13 32 1900 https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/c801fac72596ddebcaf5b8a18d17b85f.pdf 85c6fc32901b201a9186e2469f8cad45 PDF Text Text 21209_p01,02,10.qxd 1/25/2004 10:07 AM Page 1 Volume 66, Number 2 February 2004 Seafarers Mobilize For ‘Part 2’ Of Operation Iraqi Freedom READY THEN READY NOW Photos by Al Grillo Eglinton, Corgey Named to Key Posts Pages 3, 5 Health Plan Implements Pharmacy Agreement SIU-crewed military support ships are being mobilized for the next phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom—and Seafarers are embracing their mission. In two photos at left, the SIU-crewed TOTE vessel Westward Venture loads military cargo in Anchorage, Alaska. Directly above, the USNS Regulus is one of the vessels recently activated for OIF2. Page 3. CIVMARS Crew Up USS Coronado Page 4 Inoculation Information Page 6 Still Time to Apply For Scholarships Page 14 Members of the SIU’s Government Services Division recently welcomed new shipboard jobs as the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) accepted transfer of the USS Coronado (above) from the U.S. Navy. SIU Government Services Division Representative Chester Wheeler (above left photo) confers with MSC Representatives Bob Rosemeyer (center) and Jessie Ruth after completing the final habitability inspection aboard the vessel. Seafarer Fred Pryor (in photo above right) makes a point during a meeting with Wheeler in San Diego. Page 4. TAX TIPS FOR MARINERS Pages 12-13 �21209_p01,02,10.qxd 1/22/2004 11:12 AM Page 2 President’s Report Our Tradition Lives During the SIU’s earliest years, thousands of Seafarers played important roles in transporting troops, ammunition and other vital supplies for the Allied forces in World War II. From start to finish, Seafarers were there—in the Atlantic, the Pacific, and wherever else duty called. Nearly 2,000 SIU members lost their lives during the war, many of whom perished off the East Coast as unobstructed German U-boats sank ship after ship. As the late SIU historian John Bunker once Michael Sacco noted, “Despite this havoc, no SIU ship was held up for lack of a crew. Many crews steamed out to meet almost certain death.” Fast forward to today, and it’s apparent that much has changed for the better. From shipboard technology to crew accommodations, from underway protection to post-war recognition, the modern merchant marine has come a long way. What hasn’t changed is our total commitment to serving as the nation’s Fourth Arm of Defense—a hard-earned title born of our performance and patriotism in World War II. Seafarers have demonstrated their loyalty and reliability again and again—in Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and in many other military support missions. Now, we’re delivering the goods in another key sealift mobilization—the second phase of Iraqi Freedom. As outlined by the U.S. Military Sealift Command, OIF2 promises to be a massive maneuver. It is projected to last through the first half of this year, and MSC has described it as the biggest sealift effort since World War II. While OIF2 thankfully doesn’t carry the danger of many previous campaigns, it’s obviously still an important mission, to say the least, and not completely without risk. Our members are ready. Across the country, Seafarers are shipping out and answering the nation’s call. Their attitude is the same as ever: Just give us the cargo, and we’ll deliver. The U.S. Merchant Marine was justifiably praised at the highest levels of government after the all-out combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. More than 2,000 brave SIU brothers and sisters sailed into harm’s way during that stage of the campaign to liberate the Iraqi people. All of them did a fantastic job. As we transition to the next chapter, America can count on the SIU to support our troops, wherever and whenever needed. Political Action Delivering materiel in times of conflict isn’t the only important SIU tradition that’s on the front burner these days. In this federal election year, political action remains one of our most essential tools. As you probably know, along with the presidential election, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and a third of those in the U.S. Senate are on the line in 2004. Important state and local elections are scheduled as well. For Seafarers and the entire U.S.-flag fleet, political action is crucial. Because our industry is so heavily regulated, we must remain extremely active in promoting the U.S. Merchant Marine—not just in Washington, but throughout the nation. In the months ahead, I encourage Seafarers to study the issues most important to our union and our industry. Participate in grassroots activities. Support pro-maritime candidates. And please continue your participation in SPAD, the union’s voluntary political action fund. SPAD certainly can’t guarantee that we’ll always get what we want, but it helps give us opportunities to present our issues. It’s a proven, effective winner when it comes to making our voices heard. Without your support of the fund, that job would be virtually impossible. Seafarers always have had a great understanding of how important political action is for their union and for the job security of our membership. Let’s make sure every one of us translates that knowledge into action and continued support this year and in the future. Volume 66, Number 2 February 2004 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. 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 © 2004 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Maersk Line, Limited Honors U.S. Mariners SIU-contracted Maersk Line, Limited is presenting more than 700 U.S. Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals to American mariners, including hundreds of Seafarers. These awards honor mariners who sailed aboard Maersk Line, Limited-operated vessels directly supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They are given in conjunction with the U.S. Maritime Administration, which first authorized the medal for mariners who sailed during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Much of the military cargo used for Operation Iraqi Freedom moved with the help of civilian mariners. Seafarers aboard vessels in Maersk Line, Limited’s LMSR and prepositioning fleets, as well as the Maersk Constellation and SSG Edward A. Carter transported military equipment, ammunition, and other goods while guarding the safety of their vessels and the cargo on board. Maersk Line, Limited has a large, diverse fleet of U.S.-flag vessels that continue to operate in Seafarers, officers and Maersk officials are pictured aboard the USNS Dahl. support of the war effort. “We are extraordinarily proud of these individuals,” said John Reinhart, CEO of Maersk Line, Limited. “Their dedication to their work and their country is evident in their performance during a challenging time. It is an honor to be able to present them with this award.” The first 19 medals and certificates were presented Nov. 13 at the company’s annual Masters and Chiefs Conference in Norfolk, Va. Additional awards were delivered through the end of last year. The company is headquartered in Norfolk and provides global shipowning and management service, transportation and logistics solutions, and information technology development and implementation services to U.S. government and commercial customers. Overall, more than 2,000 SIU members sailed during the buildup to and all-out combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. They crewed more than 100 U.S.-flag ships. Aboard the USNS Red Cloud, Maersk Line, Ltd. CEO John Reinhart presents certificates to OS German Alvarez (left photo) and SA Wayne Shindler (right). Sen. Breaux Announces Retirement at Term’s End John Breaux, the three-term Democratic senator from Louisiana and friend of maritime, has announced his intention to retire this year at the end of his current term. “Throughout Senator Breaux’s long and distinguished career,” stated SIU President Michael Sacco upon hearing of the congressman’s retirement plans, “he has led the fight for the maritime industry, from his days in the House as a member of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee to his days in the Senate. Senator Breaux was one of the prime movers in passing legislation that has provided jobs for the Seafarers International Union and the rest of the industry. His shoes will not easily be filled.” Breaux, now 59, was the youngest member of Congress when he was elected to the House in 1972 at age 28, after graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and earning a law degree from LSU in Baton Rouge. He was elected to the Senate in 1986. “There comes a time in every career when it is time to step aside and let others step up and serve,” said Breaux in announcing his retirement, “and for my family and me, that time has arrived.” Considered a moderate Demo- crat and accomplished negotiator, Breaux consistently reached out across the aisle to the Republican Party on numerous issues, including health care, energy production, tax cuts and welfare. In fact, his willingness to work with Republicans led to an invitation to join President George W. Bush’s Cabinet, which he declined. In 2001, along with Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.), Breaux authored a letter to President Bush urging the administration to “maintain and grow the U.S.-flag merchant marine and U.S. shipbuilding industry.” Even before the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Breaux was working to address security deficiencies in the nation’s seaports. After the tragic events of that day, he used his chairmanship of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee to lead port inspections. As a result of these on-site investigations of ports nationwide, he introduced the Ship, Seafarer, Container Security Act in 2002, which coordinates the Coast Guard and Customs Service with local port security officials to implement long-term solutions for seaport safety and security issues. Breaux was one of few Democrats to support oil drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Senator John Breaux Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), a position defended by the SIU. And although the Senate has failed to pass the amendments to open ANWR to oil and gas development, Breaux and Alaska’s two senators, Frank Murkowski and Ted Stevens, vowed to continue the fight. Sen. Breaux has worked to keep the Social Security fund solvent and reform Medicare, both under President Bill Clinton and President Bush. Additionally, he was one of the two Democrats allowed by Republicans to help negotiate the final version of legislation resulting in the recently passed $400 billion Medicare bill, including a prescription drug benefit. The measure included initiatives that the Louisiana senator had advocated for years. February 2004 �21209_Pg1,3_5,7,10,16.qxd 1/22/2004 8:45 AM Page 3 ‘We’re Always Ready’ Seafarers Set for ‘Part 2’ of Operation Iraqi Freedom As the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) began mobilizing civilian-crewed ships for the second phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom, SIU members expressed the same determination to deliver the goods that they demonstrated throughout the mission’s all-out combat phase. “It’s our job. This is what we do for a living,” stated David Dunklin, an unlicensed junior engineer sailing in support of military operations aboard the USNS Altair. “I was over there in the first part of the war, and it went very well. We made several trips to Kuwait and delivered a lot of A U.S. military helicopter approaches the SIU-crewed Wright (left photo), then the pilot walks aboard (below) after a safe landing directed by Seafarers. equipment. We’ll get the job done this time, too.” “We’re always ready and up to the task,” said AB Eugene Tuggle, also sailing aboard the Altair. “We have to bring equipment as needed and bring stuff back, also. We have a very good relationship with the military personnel, and that’s part of what keeps me coming back.” MSC last month announced that sealift operations for OIF2 “will occur at several U.S. and overseas ports over the next few months as approximately 240,000 U.S. military personnel rotate into and out of the Middle East. An estimated 23 million square feet of cargo will be moved by sea to support those troops over the next four and one-half months. That amount of cargo equates to more than 243,000 The Seafarers-crewed Cape Edmont transports materiel to Kuwait during the first phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. sport utility vehicles, which, if placed end-to-end would equal 710 miles, approximately the distance from Washington, D.C., to St. Louis. Roughly 21 million square feet of cargo was delivered to U.S. forces ashore in support of OIF from Jan. 1 to May 1, 2003.” Continued on page 5 Paul Hall Center’s Eglinton Reappointed to MERPAC Jones Act Vessels Support U.S. Troops At least two SIU-crewed ships that normally sail in the Jones Act trades recently were deployed in support of the second phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Westward Venture and the Northern Lights, operated by SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE), are overseas as part of the mission. The Northern Lights also was chartered by the U.S. Military Sealift Command in February 2003 for wartime sealift operations. Both the Westward Venture and the Northern Lights are Ponce Class ships that sail in the Alaska trade. The Jones Act, a pillar of the U.S.-flag fleet, requires that cargo moving from one domestic port to another be carried aboard U.S.crewed, U.S.-built, U.S.-owned vessels. In promoting the Jones Act, the Maritime Cabotage Task Force (a coalition of 400 companies and other organizations across the nation, including the SIU) notes, “The arguments in support of the Jones Act are compelling ones: jobs, safety, environmental protection, efficiency, and national security, all provided at no expense to the U.S. taxpayer and without a dime of subsidy from the federal government.” Photo by Al Grillo The SIU-crewed Westward Venture loads military cargo in Anchorage, Alaska for the second phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This is believed to have been the first time that MSC cargo was transported from Alaska. February 2004 sive experience in domestic and international forums pertaining to the training and certification of mariners. “This appointment is an honor,” Eglinton said. “MERPAC’s work is important to the U.S. Merchant Marine, and I look forward to working closely with the other committee members and the Coast Guard.” According to MERPAC’s web site, the committee “has been a valuable resource to the Coast Guard and its marine safety programs. Some of its many and varied accomplishments are: „ Developing recommended Basic Safety Training performance measures which contain a listing and description of tasks which must be successfully demonstrated before an individual can obtain a certificate attesting compliance with Basic Safety Training requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended (STCW). „ Developing performance measurement guidelines in 19 different categories for evaluating merchant mariner competence. These guidelines will be very important toward implementing STCW in the United States. This daunting task included every MERPAC member and more than 100 maritime industry volunteers who served on MERPAC work groups established to draft specific performance measures for specific competencies. „ Developing recommended standards for applicants wishing to serve as a qualified instructor and/or designated examiner who will train merchant mariners and assess their compeLetter from U.S. Department of Homeland tency. Security Secretary Tom Ridge notes Bill „ Recommending Eglinton’s reappointment to MERPAC. Bill Eglinton, director of training at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, has been reappointed to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) for a term ending Jan. 31, 2006. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge affirmed the appointment in a Dec. 12 letter to Eglinton. “You will serve as one of three members representing marine educators from other maritime training institutions,” Ridge noted. “I greatly appreciate your willingness to serve on the Committee and am confident the Department will benefit from your ideas and experience.” MERPAC is composed of unlicensed and licensed mariners, shipping company officials, Coast Guard representatives, maritime training specialists and others from the industry. Collectively, the group advises the Secretary of Homeland Security (via the Coast Guard commandant) on matters concerning the training, qualification, licensing, certification and fitness of U.S. mariners. Eglinton once served as chairman of MERPAC. He has exten- Paul Hall Center Director of Training Bill Eglinton previously served as MERPAC chairman. an amendment to federal regulations which would require a practical demonstration of skills to augment written examinations or completion of approved courses to obtain a Coast Guard license „ Providing the Coast Guard with quick and timely feedback and a formal recommendation supporting the Coast Guard’s objection to solo watchkeeping during the hours of darkness. MERPAC’s recommendation was part of the U.S.’s official position presented at IMO, and the U.S. position carried the day. „ Providing the Coast Guard with quick and timely feedback and formal recommendations concerning regulations governing Tankerman-Person-in-Charge of Dangerous Liquid and Liquefied Gas Transfers. Many of these recommendations were incorporated into the Coast Guard’s final rule and the accompanying policy guidance. „ Providing the USCG National Maritime Center with valuable feedback and recommendations to its Licensing ReEngineering Team (LRT) Report developed to streamline the Coast Guard’s merchant marine licensing and documentation process and improve customer service.” Seafarers LOG 3 �21209_Pg1,3_5,7,10,16.qxd 1/22/2004 8:46 AM Page 4 So Far, So Good for Pharmacy Agreement The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan’s new agreement with Prescription Solutions took effect as scheduled Jan. 1. According to Plan officials, the transfer of all pertinent data from the Plan to the pharmacy management company went smoothly. Individual identification cards already have been mailed to all eligible participants, while informational packages were sent to all ports. Initial reaction to the cards was very positive, according to port officials. As reported earlier in the Seafarers LOG, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan in December entered into the agreement with Prescription Solutions to provide pharmacy benefits to all eligible participants. Under the agreement, the cost of prescribed drugs will be greatly reduced, resulting in a savings to the Plan and to participants. Eligible members and dependents participating at Plan Level G will pay only small co-payments for certain prescribed name-brand drugs. In addition, maintenance drugs will be available through a mail order arrangement. The program provides coverage for new as well as refill prescriptions filled at participating retail pharmacies and through the Prescription Solutions Mail Services Pharmacy. To use the program, members need only present their Prescription Solutions ID cards at any participating pharmacy. When participants fill or refill prescriptions at participating pharmacies, pharmacy workers will enter members’ ID numbers and other pertinent information into their computer system. This information automatically will be sent to Prescription Solutions, which will verify coverage and instruct the pharmacy to collect applicable co-payments from those having prescriptions filled. No additional claim forms or paperwork will be required. Maintenance medications (required for prolonged or indefinite periods) are available through the Mail Service Pharmacy. Members’ out-of-pocket costs will be less and/or the supply of medication will be greater if they choose to receive their covered medications through Prescription Solutions’ Mail Service Pharmacy. Also, medications—generally up to a 90-day supply with lower copay—will be sent directly to participants’ homes. Additional information on using the mail service pharmacy is available by calling Prescription Solutions’ Mail Service Customer Service at 1-800-562-6223. Utilization of the network will eliminate any out-of-pocket costs for participants unless a namebrand drug is requested when a generic is available. If a participant chooses a name-brand drug over the generic equivalent, then a co-payment of $20 is required at a retail outlet and a co-payment of Prescription Services for Seafarers Health And Benefits Brand Copayment Brand Copayment Generic Copayment (If generic isn’t available) (When generic is available) Retail Service (pharmacy) $0 $0 $20 Mail Service (maintenance drugs) $0 Minimum 90-day supply $0 Minimum 90-day supply $10 $30 for minimum for 90-day supply Maintenance Drugs filled at Pharmacy $15 for 30-day supply $15 for 30-day supply $30 for 30-day supply Beginning with 4th month of retail purchase, copayments go into effect. Beginning with 4th month of retail purchase, copayments go into effect Beginning with 4th month of retail purchase, copayments go into effect Visit the Prescription Solutions log-in page by starting at: http://www.seafarers.org/members/rxlog.xml $10 monthly, or $30 for a 90-day supply, will be required from the mail-order service. If a participant continues to use a retail outlet for a maintenance type drug—a drug that will be taken for an indefinite period of time as in the case of blood pressure medication and blood thinners—then, beginning with the fourth month of retail, the co-payment will be $30 for name brand drugs, and $15 for generic drugs and for name-brand drugs when a generic is not available. Although the new program is operating, the Plan will continue to honor pharmacy claims submit- ted for reimbursement from nonparticipating pharmacies for a three-month grace period. During this grace period, Prescription Solutions will attempt to enroll the non-participating pharmacy in their network. Should they be unsuccessful, however, reimbursements would be made in accordance with the network payment schedule if participants continue to use non-participating pharmacies after the grace period expires. Prescription Solutions has more than 55,000 participating pharmacies in their network. Included in this list are: Carr’s, Navy Ship Transfers to CIVMAR Fleet Members of the SIU’s Government Services Division on Nov. 14 welcomed new jobs for civilian mariners as the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) accepted transfer of the USS Coronado—a command vessel—from the U.S. Navy. Some 115 new jobs became available for Seafarers as a result of the historic move, which was made possible through a pilot program designed to integrate civilian mariners into the Navy’s military function. The vessel transfer marks the first time that merchant mariners will crew a U.S. Navy combatant vessel under the command of an active duty flag officer. “These are exciting times for both the merchant marine and the military,” said SIU Government Services Division Representative Chester Wheeler. “Our people will be working side by side with active duty sailors on military vessels and sharing their respective areas of expertise. I’m certain the military will benefit as will SIU members.” The USS Coronado was built by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in Seattle. Its keel was laid May 3, 1965, and the ship was launched July 30, 1966. It was commissioned May 23, 1970. The Coronado was designed as an Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD), built to transport Marines and their equipment to the scene of an amphibious assault and move them ashore by landing craft and helicopters. The ship is one of seven fitted with additional superstructure for command ship duties. First assigned to the U.S. Atlantic Fleet in the 1970s, the Coronado conducted extensive operations and deployed on numerous occasions to Northern Europe and the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas. In 1980, the vessel was redesignated an AGF (Miscellaneous Command Ship). Its first assignment was to relieve the USS La Salle (AGF 3) as the command ship for the Commander, U.S. Middle East Force, stationed in the Persian Gulf. Reassigned in October 1985, the Coronado relieved the USS Puget Sound (AD 38) as the command ship of Commander, Sixth Fleet. During its 10-month tour with the Sixth Fleet, it operated out of Gaeta, Italy, participating in operations in the Gulf of Sidra and strikes against Libyan terrorist support facilities. In July 1986, the Coronado was relieved as the Sixth Fleet command ship and ordered to The Coronado signals new jobs for members of the union’s Government Services Division. 4 Seafarers LOG Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to become the command ship for Commander, Third Fleet. Subsequently, the Coronado was relieved as the Third Fleet command ship and deployed to the Arabian Gulf to assume duties as the command ship for Commander, Middle East Force in January of 1988. Upon its return to Pearl Harbor in November 1988, the Coronado again assumed its duties as command ship for the Third Fleet. The ship remained home-ported in Hawaii until August 1991, when it and the Third Fleet changed homeports to Naval Air Station North Island, in its namesake city of Coronado, Calif. On Nov. 14, the Coronado was transferred to the Military Sealift Command, becoming the first Command Ship ever to be assigned to MSC. The vessel subsequently was converted to accommodate civilian mariners. Afterwards, it returned to the fleet and resumed duties as the flagship of the Third Fleet. Since its redesignation from LPD to AGF, it has undergone numerous modifications and today is the flagship of the Third Fleet. Additional details about the habitability negotiations and the memorandum of understanding covering the Coronado will be published in an upcoming issue of the Seafarers LOG. CVS, Eckerd, Rite-Aid, Safeway, Kroger, Publix, Giant and Walgreen’s. Those with questions about this new prescription drug plan, or needing assistance in locating a participating pharmacy, may call Prescription Solutions Customer Service at 1-800-7979797, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Pacific Standard Time. The chart above shows the copay rates that will apply to all eligible members and dependents when using participating pharmacies. Coronado at a Glance Keel Laid: May 3, 1965 Launched: July 30, 1966 Commissioned: May 23, 1970 Decommissioned: Nov.14, 2003 MSC “in service”: Nov.14, 2003 Builder: Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company, Seattle Propulsion system: 2 boilers, geared turbines Propellers: 2 Length: 567.5 feet Beam: 84 feet Draft: 23.6 feet Displacement: 17,000 tons full load Speed: 20+ knots Armament: 2 20mm Phalanx CIWS, machine gun mounts Aircraft: 2 light heliopters New Rule Impacts MMD Renewal The U.S. Coast Guard on Jan. 6, aiming to ensure the issuance of merchant mariner documents (MMDs) only to eligible seafarers, published an interim rule changing the application procedures for the Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation program. The SIU is preparing a formal reply to the interim regulation. A major change is that mariners seeking to renew current documents now must appear in person at a Regional Examination Center (REC) for fingerprinting during the renewal process. All applicants will undergo criminal and security checks, and new tamper-resistant documents will be issued. The rule went into effect immediately. Another change stipulates that a mariner must report (in writing) a lost document, including the circumstances surrounding the loss. Under the new rule, and according to The Federal Register, the Coast Guard will verify information provided on mariners’ original MMD applications and conduct record reviews and safety and security checks of applicants in accordance with applicable law. The agency may reject an application for an MMD if the record review and safety and security check leads officials to determine that the applicant’s criminal record or “character and habits of life” demonstrate that the applicant is not a “safe and suitable” person. A safe and suitable person eligible for an MMD is defined in The Federal Register as one who, as determined by the appropriate Coast Guard official, possesses the character and habits of life to warrant the belief that their presence aboard vessels of the United States is not adverse to the securi- ty of the United States. In instances where an application is disapproved, the applicant will be notified in writing of the reason(s) for disapproval, unless the Coast Guard determines that such disclosure of information is prohibited by law, regulation, or agency policy, in which case the reason(s) will not be disclosed. No MMD transactions will be performed pending a decision on an appeal. Although the new regulations immediately took effect, comments are being accepted until April 5, 2004. The text of the interim rule may be viewed at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su _docs/fedreg/a040106c.html and at http://dms.dot.gov. At the latter address, click “simple search” and punch in the docket number (2003-14500). February 2004 �21209_Pg1,3_5,7,10,16.qxd 1/22/2004 8:46 AM Page 5 ‘High Threat’ Alert Issued MarAd Advises Caution in Wake of Homeland Security Announcement The U.S. Maritime Administration on Dec. 21 issued an advisory (MarAd Advisory 0306) in reaction to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) raising of the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) from elevated (yellow) to threat condition high (orange). The HSAS later was changed back to an elevated (yellow) threat condition. Directed to operators of U.S.flag and other maritime interests, the advisory outlined steps that affected entities and agencies should take in response to the heightened threat levels. Threat condition high denotes an imminent risk of terrorist attack. According to the advisory, the DHS has received a substantial increase in the volume of threatrelated intelligence reports that are possibly greater now than at any time since September 11. The alert stated that the U.S. intelligence community believes Al-Qaida continues to develop plans to use aircraft as a weapon in suicide attacks in the United States and continues to study countries to determine those that have the least stringent aviation security measures. In addition, the acquisition, production or theft of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materials and subsequent dissemination is a top Al-Qaida objective, the correspondence said. Under the advisory, public and private owners of maritime vessels and facilities were encouraged to take the following actions: „ review all vessel security plans, „ monitor restricted areas, Operation Iraqi Freedom — Part 2 Continued from page 3 The agency added that much of the cargo in OIF2 is needed to help stabilize and reconstruct Iraq. “Obviously it means jobs, and that’s always a good thing,” noted QMED-Electrician Taylor Clear. “We’re going to get the job done, regardless of whatever it takes—whether we have to do it all at once, or three or four ships a month.” AB Jim Romeo described the new mission as “mandatory. It’s important. I was in the Marine Corps at the end of Vietnam, so I appreciate the need to get supplies and personnel over there. People don’t always think of logistics, but without it, we’d be in trouble. “You do whatever you’ve got to do,” he added. “We’ve got enough guys to crew up all the ships.” Unlicensed Junior Engineer Woodrow Smith said the opportunity to continue supporting U.S. troops “is good for the membership. To me, it’s a good thing we’re out there together with the armed forces.” Dunklin mentioned that his father sailed during World War II and that, because of U.S. Mariners’ high casualty rate during that war, “I can’t equate what I’m doing with what my father did.” But SIU New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd said that Dunklin and other Seafarers who expressed similar sentiments “are being modest, which says a lot about the membership. They’re every bit as much the nation’s fourth arm of defense today as during earlier times. The only difference is we have much greater security today.” During the first phase of OIF, more than 2,000 SIU members crewed 100-plus vessels in support of U.S. troops. U.S. Maritime Administrator Captain William Schubert described OIF as the most efficient sealift operation in history. „ control access to the vessel, „ monitor deck areas and areas surrounding the vessel, „ implement security lookouts and/or security patrols to ensure continuous monitoring, „ perform waterside boat patrols to ensure continuous monitoring, „ use divers to inspect the underwater pier structures associated with vessel berthing and loading/unloading operations, including piers and docks, prior to vessel arrival and upon arrival, and in other situations where deemed appropriate, „ control the embarkation of persons and their effects, and „ supervise the handling of cargo, vessel stores, and bunkers. The advisory urged maritime industry operators to maintain high levels of security and implement appropriate protective measures that correspond to threat condition orange under the HSAS. Recipients of the advisory were encouraged by the DHS to report information concerning suspicious or criminal activity to local law enforcement, local FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force or the Homeland Security Operations SIU VP Corgey Appointed To Key Labor Position On Maritime Security Group SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey has been appointed as the primary voting labor representative to the Houston-Galveston Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC), a group ultimately directed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Corgey has worked with the AMSC for the past two years. He accepted the four-year appointment as primary voting labor representative late last year. “It’s exciting to serve on the committee, and we’ve managed, through a lot of hard work and teamwork by all the stakeholders, to figure out ways to make our port more secure while maintaining the flow of commerce,” Corgey stated. “It’s also important to recognize that this appointment already has helped the SIU membership, because we were successful at the KinderMorgan Marine Terminal negotiating crew changes and shore leave for mariners for the first time since before September 11 (2001).” Among other stipulations, the Kinder-Morgan agreement requires that a vessel captain or agent provide 24-hour written notice of crew change; identify crew members and approved visitors; and supervise the crew change. The agreement took effect this year. U.S. Coast Guard Captain Richard M. Kaser, Federal Maritime Security Coordinator, congratulated Corgey in a letter dated Nov. 25, 2003. “I have been extremely pleased with the steady progress the committee has made on numerous fronts over the last two years. Your contributions in this effort have been critical to the committee’s success,” Kaser wrote. “In fact, the AMSC’s accomplishments and initiatives have served as a model for other ports throughout the United States.” Kaser described the AMSC’s work as “an aggressive port security planning agenda that has undoubtedly enhanced the area’s overall security. The committee has cultivated private and public sector relationships and initiated extensive dialogue that have led to numerous security-related work products.... The AMSC, as Federation Aims to Boost Grocery Workers The American Federation of LaborCongress of Industrial Organizations (AFLCIO) is stepping in to manage the national strategy for the ongoing California supermarket strike and lockout. Reports say the umbrella organization of 64 national and international unions (including the SIU) on Jan.20 assigned two of its veterans—AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka and Ron Judd, a regional director for the federation—to boost the workers’ campaign. Trumka played a crucial role in resolving the West Coast port lockout while Judd orchestrated federation protests at the tumultuous World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle. As reported earlier in the Seafarers LOG, about 70,000 grocery clerks from Kroger Co.’s Ralphs, Safeway Inc.’s Vons and Albertsons Inc. have been locked out or on strike since early October over contract differences, particularly the cost and scope of health care benefits for current employees and future hires. The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) walked out at Vons and Pavilions Oct. 11. The next day, workers were locked out of Ralphs and Albertsons stores. The supermarket chains have one con- February 2004 Center (HSOC). The HSOC may be contacted at (202) 282-8101. The transportation industry also can report information concerning suspicious activity to their local FBI office through the FBI website http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm or to the National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC) at its website at: http://www.nipc.gov/incident/cirr.htm The alert said U.S. merchant vessels and cruise ships should be on a heightened state of security and closely monitor the national geospatial intelligence agency’s (NGA) broadcast warnings and should review the emergency communication procedures for assistance in NGA Publication 117. tract with the union, and they have been negotiating as a bloc. The stores have been operating with scabs since the strike commenced. The federation hopes a new series of events will attract public support and drum up pressure on the grocery chains after official negotiations stalled in December and informal, secret talks broke off earlier in the month. The plan is to pressure the supermarket companies by hounding executives and directors with phone calls and visits, staging demonstrations across the country—including a “pray-in” outside the Northern California home of the chief executive of Safeway Inc.—and persuading major grocery-company shareholders, such as pension funds, to take stands in the union’s favor. Assistance from the federation comes after two recent, laudable attempts by the UFCW to get contract talks back on track. In mid-December, the UFCW offered what union officials described as substantial concessions on health-care benefits. The companies dismissed the proposal as inadequate. In early January, national and local UFCW officials met secretly in San Francisco with midlevel managers from the supermarket chains. Union participants said four days of meetings brought them no closer to a resolution. Top AFL-CIO officials and representatives of 40 national labor unions on Jan. 17 discussed strategy and plans for fundraising during a conference call. More than $600,000 was pledged, Trumka said. In addition, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union revealed during a Jan. 20 a news conference that it plans to raise more than $1 million for health benefits for the picketing grocery workers; the longshoremen’s union will ask its members to pay an extra $25 a month in dues for six months. In another development, thousands of the striking grocery workers became ineligible for medical benefits Jan. 1 and must pay if they want insurance through March. Most lost their eligibility because they did not work sufficient hours in October and November as required by the health care trust fund rules, union officials said. Workers have been given a one-time option to buy family coverage through March for $365. Some employees, who work a smaller number of weekly hours, did qualify because of the low number of hours required under the plan. Other employees qualified because they secured part-time jobs at other union stores, including Gelson’s and Stater Brothers. But coverage is not guaranteed even for SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey the port security planning committee for the ports of Houston, Galveston, Texas City, and Freeport, has an overarching goal of hardening the ports through comprehensive security planning while striving to maintain economic viability. In this effort, I look to you (Corgey) to continue your invaluable committee work....” Corgey also serves as a vice president of the Texas AFL-CIO; as secretary-treasurer of the West Gulf Ports Council of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department; and on the executive board of the Harris County (Texas) AFL-CIO. those who opt to pay because the supermarket chains have not made full payments into the fund since the strike and lockout began. The union filed federal lawsuits last October against the three chains to keep them contributing to the health care fund. The lawsuit went to arbitration and a decision was expected late last month. Elsewhere, two civil suits on Jan. 2 and Jan. 5 were filed by the union against Ralphs that allege the company is falsifying employment records to retain locked out workers in some stores. The lawsuit filed Jan. 5 is a federal suit that charges Ralphs falsely reported to the trustees of the clerks’ health and pension benefits funds how many hours were worked by union members during the strike and lockout and how much money the grocer owed to the funds because UFCW members worked those hours. The reports were sent by mail, which the suit says constitutes mail fraud. The UFCW on Jan. 2 filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging the Ralphs supermarket chain has been secretly hiring back selected workers under false names and Social Security numbers. According to union spokeswomen Ellen Anreder and Barbara Maynard, the union had evidence from 50 to 100 striking workers who had secretly been hired back and then told to use fictitious names and Social Security numbers or those of their minor children. Seafarers LOG 5 �21209_P06,08,15.qxd 1/21/2004 12:57 AM Page 6 What You Need to Know About Anthrax Vaccine Editor’s note: This information is reprinted (with permission) from a brochure distributed by the U.S. military to armed forces personnel. U.S. mariners sailing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom are required to receive the same vaccines. Anthrax Vaccine is Safe and Effective U.S. anthrax vaccine has been FDA-licensed since 1970. The National Academy of Sciences and six panels of civilian scientists confirm that anthrax vaccine works and is safe. (See www.nap.edu/catalog/10310.html) The Threat from Anthrax is Deadly and Real Anthrax is a top choice for use as a biological-warfare agent. The most deadly form of anthrax, inhalational anthrax, is the form most expected on the battlefield. You can be infected with anthrax and not know it, until it’s too late. Frequently Asked Questions Who should not get the anthrax vaccine? Some people should not get anthrax vaccine or should wait if the following apply: Serious reaction to a prior dose raising concerns about safety of next dose Pregnancy HIV and immunosuppressed individuals Recovered from cutaneous skin anthrax You can request an evaluation for a medical exemption from your provider. If you or your provider need assistance with medical exemption questions, the Walter Reed Vaccine Healthcare Center (VHC) is available for consultation services or referral for a second opinion. What side effects can I expect? A burning sensation often occurs immediately after getting anthrax vaccine and can last about a minute. Like other vaccines, anthrax vaccine may cause soreness, redness, itching and swelling at the injection site. Up to 30% of men and 60% of women report local reactions, but these reactions usually last only a few days. A lump at the site occurs commonly, up to 50% of the time, lasting for a few weeks. Larger reactions occur in about 1-4% of vaccinees. Beyond the injection site, 5% to 35% may notice such symptoms as muscle or joint aches, headaches, rashes, chills, low-grade fever or nausea. These symptoms usually go away in less than a week. Any vaccine, like all prescription drugs, can cause serious reactions including those requiring hospitalization or medical care. Severe allergic reactions occur less than once per 100,000 doses. How many shots will I get? The FDA-licensed schedule for anthrax vaccine is six doses given over 18 months: 0-2-4 weeks, 6-1218 months, plus annual boosters. It is important to stay on schedule and not to get a dose earlier than your due date. It is also important to continue the series once you start, even when returning from deployment. Is this vaccine safe and effective? Yes. Study after study shows people vaccinated against anthrax are as healthy as unvaccinated people. However, like all drugs, anthrax vaccine may rarely cause adverse reactions resulting in illness where a medical exemption is indicated. 6 Seafarers LOG America’s best scientists, serving on a committee of the National Academy of Sciences, said that anthrax vaccine, “as licensed, is an effective vaccine for the protection of humans against anthrax, including inhalational anthrax, caused by all known or plausible engineered strains of B. anthracis.” What about long-term side effects? This vaccine has been used for over 30 years. Like other vaccines, death or serious illness have rarely been reported after vaccination. Each case is carefully reviewed by CDC, FDA, and DoD, to make vaccinations as safe as possible. If I have a health problem or adverse event after vaccination, what do I do? First, if a health problem occurs following any vaccine, seek med- ical care to take care of your immediate health problem! If your symptoms persist, you or your provider may contact the Walter Reed Vaccine Healthcare Center at (202) 782-0411. Then follow the information below to file a report with the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). When do we file a VAERS report? Adverse events after vaccination are reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). VAERS forms are available at www.vaers.org or call (800) 822-7967. Health care workers and vaccine recipients are encouraged to report via the VAERS system any severe events that require medical treatment and/or interfere with work or recreation. VAERS reporting is required with reactions that cause hospitalization or loss of work for 24 hours or more. You or any healthcare provider (civilian or military) treating you may contact the Walter Reed Vaccine Healthcare Center (VHC) for assistance with preparing and submitting a VAERS report or vaccine adverse event consultation. If I started anthrax vaccinations, but had doses delayed, do I have to restart the series? No, you will not have to restart the series. You will simply pick up where you left off. This is consistent with national guidelines from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The protection of each additional dose builds on the immune response to earlier doses and delays in timing do not interfere with the response. This is like climbing steps on a ladder towards full protection. What if I’m pregnant, breast-feeding or I’m planning on having children? Good medical practice defers vaccination during pregnancy, unless clearly needed…. A study at Fort Stewart found that vaccinated women get pregnant and give birth at the same rate as unvaccinated women. Outcomes of pregnancies are comparable in vaccinated and unvaccinated women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that vaccines are safe both for nursing mothers and their breast-fed infants. There is no medical reason for vaccinated women or partners of vaccinated men to delay child bearing. What You Need to Know About Smallpox Editor’s note: This information is reprinted (with permission) from a brochure distributed by the U.S. military to armed forces personnel. U.S. mariners sailing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom are required to receive the same vaccines. What is smallpox? Smallpox is a very serious disease; it is contagious and sometimes fatal. Smallpox is an infection caused by a germ called variola virus. About three out of 10 people infected with smallpox will die. Survivors are often scarred and, in rare cases, may be blinded. Smallpox spreads slowly, usually by face-toface contact for an hour or more with a contagious person. People with smallpox become contagious just before a rash begins and just after their temperature goes over 101°F (38.3°C). They stay contagious until all scabs from their rash fall off. The symptoms of smallpox begin with high fever, head and body aches, and sometimes vomiting. A rash follows that spreads and progresses to raised bumps that crust, scab and fall off after about three weeks, leaving pitted scars. Smallpox can be spread by contact with inanimate objects (such as clothing, towels, linens), but this would be uncommon. Smallpox can be prevented through the use of smallpox vaccine. What is the smallpox vaccine? Smallpox vaccine contains live vaccinia virus (not smallpox virus) to protect against smallpox. This same vaccine was given to millions of Americans, including Service Members during World War I, World War II, and until the 1980s. FDA recently licensed a supply of smallpox vaccine made by Wyeth Laboratories called Dryvax®. Vaccine used for Service Members passes all tests required by the FDA. The World Health Organization (WHO) used smallpox vaccine to eradicate natural smallpox from the planet. After a single smallpox vaccination, about 95% of people develop protection within 10 days. Many people have never been vaccinated against smallpox. Other people probably have little immunity left from vaccinations given years ago. Who should not get smallpox vaccine? Except in an outbreak situation, some people should not get smallpox vaccine, including: People whose immune system is not working fully (due to disease, medication, or radiation), such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, transplant, immune deficiency. People diagnosed with eczema or atopic dermatitis, now or earlier in life. People with current skin conditions, such as burns, impetigo, contact dermatitis, chickenpox, shingles, psoriasis, or uncontrolled acne, until the condition clears up. Pregnant women. People with a household contact who meets any of the conditions above. People with serious heart or vessel conditions (such as angina, heart attack, artery disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, other cardiac problem). People with three cardiac risk factors (smoking, high blood pressure or cholesterol, diabetes, family history). People taking steroid eye drops or ointment. Breastfeeding mothers. Anyone who had problems after previous doses or is allergic to the vaccine or any component. Also please note: Women should avoid getting pregnant for 4 weeks after smallpox vaccination. People directly exposed to smallpox virus should get vaccinated regardless of health status (unless extremely immune suppressed). What should I expect at the vaccination site? If vaccination is successful, a red and itchy bump forms at the vaccination site in 2 to 4 days. Over the next few days, the bump becomes a blister and fills with pus. During the second week, the blister dries up and a scab forms. The scab falls off after 2 to 4 weeks, leaving a scar. People vaccinated for the first time may have a larger reaction than those being revaccinated. Anyone who does not get the expected reaction needs to be revaccinated. If you have a question or concern about the smallpox vaccination site, contact your primary-care manager or healthcare provider. Virus is present on the skin at the vaccination site until the scab falls off. Be careful not to touch it, so you don’t spread virus elsewhere, especially to the eyes, nose, mouth or genitalia. Wash your hands frequently. Alcohol-based cleansers or soap and water are both effective. If you develop chest pain, become short of breath, or have other symptoms within 2 weeks after vaccination, seek medical care. If you need medical care in the month after your vaccination, tell your provider you just got a smallpox vaccination. Tell any civilian employers, too. What side effects should I expect? Most people have reactions, usually mild, such as itching, swollen lymph nodes, sore arm, fever, headache, body ache, mild rash or fatigue. These symptoms may peak 3 to 12 days after vaccination. In the past, about 1,000 out of every 1,000,000 vaccinated people experienced reactions that were serious, but not life-threatening. Most involved spreading vaccinia virus elsewhere on the body. In the past, between 14 and 52 people out of 1,000,000 vaccinated for the first time experienced potentially life-threatening reactions, including skin reactions and encephalitis (inflammation of brain). From past experience, 1 or 2 people in 1,000,000 who receive smallpox vaccine may die as a result. After the first 500,000 military smallpox vaccinations thru December 2003, few serious reactions occurred. Some first-time vaccinees had chest pain due to myo-pericarditis (inflammation in or around the heart). These cases ranged from mild to serious. One case of lupus-like illness may have been triggered by vaccination. A few heart attacks, some fatal, have been reported. At this time, they are not believed to be caused by vaccine. DoD medically exempts people with heart conditions. Further investigation is underway. We try to reduce the risk of side effects by exempting people who should not receive this vaccine. What can I do to prevent spreading the vaccine virus (vaccinia) to my household pets? There is no evidence that vaccinia virus can infect cats, dogs, or other household pets, nor that pets can spread the virus to other people in the household. Take the usual protective steps (e.g., sleeves, bandages, hand washing) to keep vaccinia virus from reaching your pet. How should I care for the vaccination site? Three Key Points: 1. Don’t touch your vaccination site. 2. If you touch it by accident, wash your hands right away. 3. Don’t let others touch your vaccination site or materials that touched it. Vaccine virus (vaccinia) is present at the vaccination site for about 14 to 28 days, until the scab falls off. This means other people can get infected if they come in contact with vaccinia virus from your arm. Minimize close contact with infants until the scab falls off. Or have someone else handle the infant. Most vaccination sites can be left unbandaged, when not in contact with other people. Use an absorbent bandage as a touch-resistant barrier. When near others, wear sleeves to cover the site and prevent scratching. Dispose of bandages in sealed or double plastic bags. You may carefully add a little bleach to the bag, to kill the virus. Keep the site dry. Air will speed healing. Do not use creams or ointments; they will delay healing and can spread the virus. Wear longsleeve clothing to protect the site. Launder clothing and linens that touch the site in hot water with soap or bleach. Normal bathing can continue, but don’t touch or scrub the vaccination site. Dry the site last, with something disposable, so a towel does not rub or spread virus elsewhere. Don’t allow others to use that towel until laundered. Don’t use public towels, unless laundry workers know you were vaccinated. Use a waterproof bandage if you exercise enough to cause sweat to drip. Avoid swimming and hot tubs. Don’t let your guard down at home! Take good care of your vaccination site. Keep this sheet. Read it again later. Be sure to ask questions. For more information: 877-GET-VACC www.smallpox.mil www.anthrax.mil vaccines@amedd.army.mil www.seafarersorg/members February 2004 �21209_Pg1,3_5,7,10,16.qxd 1/22/2004 8:47 AM Page 7 Revamped FOWT Course Preps Students For Endorsements, STCW Certification The new U.S. Coast Guardapproved Fireman/Watertender and Oiler (FOWT) program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education prepares candidates to earn both the Fireman/WT and Oiler rating endorsements as well as STCW certification as a Rating Forming Part of the Engineering Watch. This eight-week program consists of three course modules: Basic Auxiliary Plant Operations (four weeks), Basic Motor Plant Operations (two weeks), and Basic Steam Plant Operations (two weeks). Students are assessed via written examinations with a primary emphasis on practical marine engineering plant operations while in a support role, as well as a practical demonstration of job-related skills. Students are required to perform those tasks associated with the performance of their job duties as a watchstander, including routine maintenance performed while on watch. The updated program makes extensive use of engineering plant simulators. “The new program is not only designed to provide members the necessary training for Coast Guard rating endorsements and STCW certification, but also provides an excellent foundation for continued growth and development as a professional mariner working in the engine room,” said Bill Eglinton, director of training at the Piney Point, Md. school. The following is an overview of each module and its contents: Instructor Eric Malzkuhn points out some of the engine simulator functions to Brandy White and other students in the FOWT class. Basic Auxiliary Plant Operations Module fixed and semi-portable dry chemical systems, fixed and semi-portable foam systems, and fire main and sprinkler systems. The miscellaneous systems segment covers the layout, arrangement and operation of bilge and ballast systems, central priming systems, general service sea water and low temperature fresh water cooling systems, potable water and engine room fresh water service systems, sanitary flushing and sanitary drain systems, lube oil filling and transfer systems, and fuel oil filling and transfer systems. Topics in auxiliary plant operations include the layout, arrangement, principles, operation and monitoring of distilling plants, oily water separators, sewage treatment plants, hydraulic power plants, electro-hydraulic steering Consists of instruction and practical training in basic marine engineering, fire protection systems and emergency response procedures, miscellaneous systems, and auxiliary plant operations. Topics in basic marine engineering include basic machines and mechanical energy transformations, thermal energy and combustion principles, fluid power using both hydraulic and pneumatic mediums, electrical energy and basic electricity, basic metallurgy and engineering materials, and piping system hardware. Subjects in fire protection systems and emergency response procedures include the layout, arrangement, use and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, fixed CO2 flooding systems, Corey Hann monitors a simulator screen on the second day of his FOWT course. The class blends practical training with classroom instruction. Seafarers Rescue 3 The Seafarers-crewed Lykes Discoverer recently rescued three people on the high seas near Bermuda. At 2040 hours on Dec. 22, the Discoverer was contacted by a U.S. Coast Guard aircraft and advised that the agency had located what they believed to be the fishing vessel Sea Gypsy, a boat that was overdue on a voyage from Newfoundland to Bermuda with three persons aboard. At the time of the communication, the Discoverer was located some 25 miles away from the Sea Gypsy’s position. After instructing his crew to establish continuous communications with the Coast Guard aircraft and prepare the vessel to take persons on board, Discoverer Capt. Scott Putty set course for the Sea Gypsy. At about 2210 hours, crew members from the Discoverer had the smaller boat in sight and Putty began maneuvering his vessel into position to take her alongside. February 2004 gear, lube oil purification plants, fuel oil treatment plants, compressed air plants, auxiliary boilers, motor vessel steam plants, refrigeration plants, air conditioning plants, and electricity generating plants. Auxiliary plant simulations consist of stand-alone plant simulations as well as those integrated with diesel propulsion plant and steam propulsion plant simulations. Basic Motor Plant Operations Module Consists of instruction and practical training in power transmission systems, diesel engines, diesel engine support systems, plant automation, reduction gears, propulsion shafting and associated bearings, and propellers. Topics in power transmission systems include the layout and arrangement of gear, chain and belt drives; solid and flexible couplings; brakes and clutches; and principles of lubrication, lubricants and bearings. Topics in diesel engines include the layout, arrangement, construction, principles, operation and monitoring of slow and medium speed propulsion diesel engines, medium speed generator diesel engines, high speed auxiliary and emergency generator diesel engines, and diesel-electric drives. Subjects in diesel engine support systems include the layout, arrangement, operation and monitoring of starting systems, fuel oil service systems and fuel injection equipment, charge air and exhaust systems, fresh water and sea water cooling systems, lubricating oil systems and crankcase Some 40 minutes later, after safely securing the Sea Gypsy, Discoverer crew members passed out lifejackets to the three distressed mariners aboard the boat. They later were brought aboard the Discoverer and their boat was abandoned. Rescued from the Sea Gypsy were Capt. Whitfield J. Brathwaite and his two-person crew— Joseph A. Brathwaite and Alphonse A. Barrow. All three had credentials from Barbados. Once aboard the Discoverer, Capt. Brathwaite informed his liberators that he and his shipmates had been adrift for four days. Their vessel lost power and they were unsuccessful in their repeated attempts to restart any generators, the captain said. They had been without food for several days. All were fed, given shelter and afforded phone calls to their families. Putty commended the work of Bosun Matthew Sagay and that of the other crew members during the rescue. ventilation systems. Issues covered during plant automation include the layout, arrangement and operation of engine operating controls, diesel engine governors, process control systems, automation sequencing, self-protection and alarms. Topics in reduction gears include the layout, arrangement, operation and monitoring of reversing and non-reversing reduction gears and propulsion clutches. Course material in propulsion shafting includes the layout, arrangement, operation and monitoring of propulsion shafting, thrust bearings, line shaft or spring bearings, stern tube bearings and strut bearings. Subjects in propellers include the layout, arrangement, operation and monitoring of fixed pitch and controllable pitch propellers and controllable pitch propeller servos. Motor plant simulations consist of stand-alone plant simulations as well as those integrated with auxiliary plant and electricity generating plant simulations. Both slow speed and medium speed diesel propulsion plants are modeled. Additionally, the motor plant simulation program offers a complete mockup of an engine control room including propulsion plant, auxiliary plant, and electricity generating plant prime mover operating consoles as well as a main switchboard. Basic Steam Plant Operations Module Consists of instruction and practical training in the steam and water cycle, marine power boilers, turbines, condensers, air removal equipment, condensate and feed heating equipment, steam plant systems, plant automation, reduction gears and propulsion shafting, and casualty control. Topics in the steam and water cycle include steam generation, steam expansion, steam condensation, the preparation and introduction of feed and the thermodynamic properties of steam. Matters addressed in marine power boilers include the layout, arrangement, construction, principles, operation and monitoring of single and divided furnace boilers, controlled and uncontrolled superheat boilers, nonautomated and automated boilers, and steam-to-steam generators. Subjects in turbines include the layout, arrangement, con- struction, principles, operation and monitoring of main and auxiliary turbines, and condensing and non-condensing turbines. Material covered in condensers includes the layout, arrangement, construction, principles, operation and monitoring of main and auxiliary condensers. Topics in air removal equipment include the layout, arrangement, principles, operation and monitoring of main and auxiliary air ejectors, vacuum pumps, and de-arating feed tanks. The condensate and feed heating equipment segment covers the layout, arrangement, operation and monitoring of low pressure and high pressure feed heaters, air ejector and gland exhaust condensers, and boiler economizers. The steam plant systems section includes the layout, arrangement, operation and monitoring of steam systems, condensate systems, condensate drain systems, feed systems, sea water circulating cooling systems, fuel oil service systems, forced draft and exhaust systems and lubricating oil systems. Plant automation addresses the layout, arrangement and operation of boiler and turbine operating controls, turbine governors, process control systems, automation sequencing, self-protection and alarms. Course content in reduction gears and propulsion shafting includes the layout, arrangement, operation and monitoring of reduction gears and propulsion shafting, thrust bearings, line shaft or spring bearings, stern tube bearings, strut bearings and propellers. Subjects in casualty control include the appropriate corrective reaction to boiler low, high and out-of-sight unknown boiler water level casualties as well as a boiler economizer fire casualty. Steam plant simulations consist of stand-alone plant simulations as well as those integrated with auxiliary plant and electricity generating plant simulations. In all phases of instruction, proper watchstanding techniques are emphasized. Proper relieving of the watch, conducting of machinery space rounds, taking log readings, using operating plant guides, consulting engineering watch supervisors, seeking clarification when in doubt, using and updating machinery status boards, communicating effectively, and handing over of the watch are all emphasized and are an integral part of the assessment process. Safety awareness and the proper response to engineering plant and shipboard emergencies are strongly emphasized. Richard Rowland (left) and Terrance Colbert familiarize themselves with the simulator. Seafarers LOG 7 �21209_P06,08,15.qxd 1/22/2004 5:24 PM Page 8 Seafarer Shepard’s Tales Are No Bull “What’s the difference between a sea story and a fairytale?” asks author and SIU member Earl G. (Bullet) Shepard. “A fairytale starts out with Once Upon a Time, and a sea story starts out with This Ain’t No Sh*t!” In his new book, aptly titled “This Ain’t No Sh*t!,” Shepard offers a collection of satiric stories about his life as a merchant mariner. Shepard has sailed for 31 years and began writing his life experiences “a couple years ago.” His book is a collection of humorous stories intended “to bring smiles and evoke laughter.” In describing the book, Shepard notes, “A variety of nautical tales has emerged. From Roscoe the monkey who almost took my ears off as I waited for a date, to an abusive so-called captain being blown off a toilet seat, these stories may make you laugh until your sides hurt. Others will make you wonder why these men go to sea!” The book begins when Shepard is 18 years old, following his father’s footsteps into a seafaring career, and takes readers up to the present. Shepard sails as an AB/tankerman and dedicates this book to his daughter, Dawn. The 498-page book is published by 1st Books Library. It is available on the web at www.1stbooks.com for $18.25 in paperback and for $5.95 in electronic format. Shepard is the son of the late Earl “Bull” Shepard, one of the SIU’s founders. SIU member Earl G. (Bullet) Shepard’s book is a collection of humorous stories about his life as a merchant mariner. Former SIU Member Writes Volume About Life in the Merchant Marine Tell someone you are a schoolteacher, and you will hear, “That’s a noble profession. What grade do you teach?” But tell someone you are in the merchant marine, and you will get the deer-in-the-headlights look. “I thought the merchant marine went away in World War II.” Michael Rawlins knows. After leaving the world of broadcasting for a life on the water, he joined the SIU in 1990, graduating from trainee class 465. He continues today as an officer in the AMO, currently aboard a ship in Iraq. According to Rawlins, “Most people are not quite sure what the merchant marine is, so they try to relate to it on the only level they know—old swashbuckling books and movies. I wanted to give a perspective of someone with years on the water—to combine history with some good ol’ sea stories.” And that he does. This book is the story of a young man leaving the rural Midwest for a life at sea and a world of travel, and has a cast of colorful, eccentric characters. But more than just wild sea stories, “The Last American Sailors” (subtitled “A Wild Ride in the Modern Merchant Marine”) looks at the historical events that have brought about the change in a once glorious industry. What kind of hold does the ocean have on these men and women who keep heading back out to sea? Is there really a girl in every port? Do you go to lots of exotic ports? Aren’t you afraid of falling overboard? “The Last American Sailors” answers these questions and more. Rawlins reminisces about his Michael Rawlins writes about what he knows best—life in the U.S. Merchant Marine. days as a trainee. “I’ll never forget marching around the school at dawn on those bone-chilling Piney Point winter mornings,” he states. And although he currently holds a second mate’s license, he says he will always remember his roots. Michael Rawlins combines history with some good old sea stories in this book, due out in the spring. Memorial for Brother Smith 8 Seafarers LOG “In fact, originally the book was titled “The Last American Sailor,” singular. This seemed too much about the author, too much like a bio, so I added the ‘s.’ The real stars of the book are the people I sailed with—the Brotherhood of the Sea.” The book, which has been designated “Editor’s Choice” by the publisher, iuniverse, and will be featured in the winter edition of the Copperfield Literary Review, is due out in the spring in San Francisco, Rawlins’ home port for many years. He will then embark on a book signing tour to Nevada, Utah, Illinois, Missouri and Maryland. When not at sea, Rawlins makes his home in the Southwest desert. Colorful Book Spotlights Inland Tugboat Industry “Tugboats ‘n Towlines: The Men and Women Who Give Them Life” by Warren Salinger focuses on the American tugboat industry. It offers insights on the roles these vessels and their crews play in the world and its global economy. The 128-page book features tugs of varying sizes, and describes the many fascinating aspects of the tugboat industry. It represents the culmination of visits made by Salinger to 30 United States seaports on all three coasts and Lake Michigan. Included are eight of the United States’ top 20 seaports in terms of tonnage handled. The work—while containing some 200 full color photos of tugs—really is about the men and women who work on the vessels rather than the boats themselves. It contains the insights of some 80 individuals who granted interviews Great Lakes Towing is one of the SIUto shed light on the contracted companies whose crews and American tugboat commu- boats are featured in the book. nity. Additionally, the work offers a great deal of data about the boats, ports and river systems Brent Dibner, editor of Tugbitts, the newsletter of the Tugboat Enthusiasts Society of America, calls “Tugboats ‘n Towlines: The Men and Women Who Give Them Life” “the best-written treatment of the American tugboat industry I have ever seen and a great addition to maritime literature.” The book is available directly from the publisher (Twin Lights Publishers, Inc.) at info@twinlightspub.com, telephone (978) 5467398, web site www.twinlightspub.com. Seafarers who want to purchase a copy of the work may do so at a 20 percent discount off its retail price. To take advantage of this offer, members must call the publisher at the above number and identify themselves as SIU members when placing their orders. SIU Pensioner Francis “Bert” Smith, 70, was remembered by family and friends last month during a memorial service (right) at the Seafarers Haven cemetery, located near the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Brother Smith (pictured at left, in the Philadelphia hall) passed away Oct. 15, 2003. The Philadelphia native sailed with the SIU from 1966 until his retirement in 1995. Brother Smith served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. With the SIU, he sailed in the deep sea and inland divisions, working in the engine and deck departments. A number of family members and friends, including several SIU officials, attended the memorial service Jan. 5. February 2004 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:04 PM Page 9 DOT Announces ‘E-Seal’ Test Results The U.S. Department of Transportation last month reported that electronic seal technology is maturing and may be applied to container security, according to a study released Jan. 7 by the Cargo Handling Cooperative Program (CHCP). Electronic seals, or e-seals, have been proposed as a way to improve security and track cargo movements worldwide. However, e-seals would likely have to be standardized in order to be widely used, and the study did not find any one type suitable for use as a standard. The CHCP, a partnership between the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration and private industry, compared five electronic security seals proposed for use on inter- modal freight containers. The study found that the technology will continue to improve, and that it is critical to allow for growth in performance in application to the industry “There’s an urgent need for effective technology in this area,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta. “By testing e-seals in the laboratory, at terminal gates, on the road, and in a simulated rail environment, we are making significant steps toward ensuring the safety of cargo containers throughout the nation.” The seals tested were All Seal by All Set Tracking, DataSeal by Hi-G-Tek, eSeal by eLogicity, MacSema + Navalink by CGM, and SmartSeal by Savi The e-seals have container information and can show if the seal has been subjected to tampering. The tested seals can be “read” by direct contact or on a specific radio frequency, which varies with the type of seal. For a system using e-seals to be efficient, seals would likely have to be “read” by one kind of reader, using one standard radio frequency. “For e-seals to be useful, there will have to be an accepted international standard,” said Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert. “Any reallife solution must also provide real improvements in security and efficiency without unduly burdening operators. These results show that the intermodal freight community needs to take into consideration design and operations issues before any sin- Letters to the Editor Editor’s note: The Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer’s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis. Good Calls My wife and I simply want to say “thank you” for the many years of pleasurable service the union has given us, especially the friendly help on the telephone. Captain Richard J. Conner Boyertown, Penn. Many Thanks I am 85 years old and wish to thank the Seafarers Plans and all Seafarers who’ve helped me and my family over the years. I sailed from July 30, 1946 to December 6, 1981. I sailed on 50 ships, plus or minus, and went to that many countries, too. I walked the strike lines in 1946 and I made two round-the-world trips. I never can thank the SIU enough for all they have done for me. Lester J. Moore Livingston, Texas ‘If You Don’t Like It…’ How many of you who work for a paycheck have run into a situation like this or know someone who has? „ You need a day off to take an aging and infirm parent to the doctor, but your boss says no. „ The boss tells you to go punch out so he won’t be responsible for overtime pay, but says you have to come back and finish a job. „ You train a new employee and that person immediately gets the higher paying position that you are qualified for. In all of the above cases, or in any other arbitrary or unfair work situation, you may be told that “if you don’t like it, you can go work someplace else” These scenarios are not farfetched. Communication, energy, hotel and retail corporations have committed these and many other unfair labor practices. What’s worse, they’ve gotten away with them for years. The one thing they all have in common: unorganized workers! Employees who don’t have February 2004 union representation often give their company’s management a docile, pliable and, in many cases, fearful work force. Each employee can be dealt with as management sees fit. Favoritism, harassment, arbitrary policy changes and indiscriminate layoffs or firings are all common tools of management when labor lies down. However, when workers unite and organize, these conditions change. Unfortunately, the reality is that in today’s work environment, many companies will fight viciously to keep their employees from organizing. The question is: Why? What does management have to fear from organized labor? The average American corporate CEO makes 117 times the salary of an hourly worker employed by the company. Corporate board members get similar salaries. Along with the inflated executive salaries come perks that include large stock options, “golden parachute” retirement and severance packages that pay even if the company fails, homes and “loans” that never have to be paid back. Investors and major stockholders want 15-20 percent shortterm returns on their money. All of this is paid out of the corporation’s profits. Organized workers help ensure, through collective bargaining, that a fair share of the profit goes to those whose labor produces the goods or services that generate the earnings. Management’s fear is sharing the wealth. In their view, treating their work force with dignity and giving them a greater share of the profits through higher wages, benefits and job security amounts to “bad business.” It’s no secret that workers who decide to organize face an uphill battle. Many companies spend millions of dollars on union busters. These “union avoidance consultants” train front line supervisors in how to identify and harass organizing leaders. On their advice, management will hold mandatory meetings, in order to force-feed employees many myths, half-truths and outright lies about unions. Nevertheless, committed and educated union activists can overcome these obstacles. Here are some of the union “urban legends” management will put out and the truth behind them. 1. “Unions are dinosaurs. They aren’t necessary anymore.” Anyone who believes this has never heard of Enron, Global Crossing or K-mart. A contract with any of these giants could have put union officials in a position to keep the company honest. Even if they couldn’t prevent the failures, they could have seen to it that those who lost their jobs got the severance pay and benefits they deserved before the board members ran off with the company treasury. 2. “Our company treats employees like family. We don’t need a ‘third party’ to interfere.” All of the companies mentioned above made a point of telling employees that they were part of a “family.” Unions are not “third-parties.” Unions are you, the employees, standing together and acting collectively. 3. “Unions are corrupt, and they only want your dues.” Human beings run unions. For every individual guilty of corruption in any union, there are many thousands of decent, hard-working people in unions advancing the cause of work with dignity and living wages. Also, dues are needed to pay operating costs and salaries. Elected committees monitor costs and set salaries. Unions are democratic organizations that can be changed from within. Any eligible member can aspire to any union office and work to help ensure the union remains true to its membership. If union negotiators get you a contract that raises your annual salary, provides for paid overtime, includes health and life insurance, creates a pension plan and pro- Capt. William G. Schubert U.S. Maritime Administrator Norman Y. Mineta U.S. Secretary of Transportation gle e-seal solution can be standardized.” The work of the cooperative was supported by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center of San Diego, California, and the Center for Commercial Deployment of Transportation Technologies (CCDoTT) at the California State University, Long Beach. The report is available online at www.marad.dot.gov. vides job security, then doesn’t paying dues make sense? The list goes on but the picture of what organized labor can do for a company and community is very different from what management often would have you believe. Workers who have secure jobs with good wages, benefits and job security are happy, more productive and help the company improve its product or service. They can be as active in helping cut costs and making an operation more efficient as any corporate bean counter if given the opportunity. Communities that support organized labor benefit as well. Workers who earn more buy homes and shop for higher-end consumer goods. This drives local economies and creates more jobs. Higher wages and home ownership increase tax bases, allowing local governments to provide better service and build better schools. Secure, living-wage jobs benefit everyone in a community, not just company employees. So the next time you hear the “If you don’t like it, leave” refrain, don’t leave. Remember that dignity and respect in the workplace are worthwhile goals that can be achieved through solidarity and perseverance. Organize, unionize and change your company and community for the better! help secure “just compensation” for those of us surviving. After much discussion with Congressman Filner and his staff, we have modified the bill completely, from title to contents. Here are the major changes:] „ Title has been changed to Combat Merchant Mariners Adjustment Act of 2004. „ Eligibility has been modified to any service “in harm’s way,” in the period from Dec. 5, 1941 through Dec. 31, 1946 (the same period as all other G.I. bills of World War II). „ Compensation has been modified to $1,000 per month, tax-free. „ Widows will be recognized. Any surviving wife of a qualified veteran shall be eligible to receive the same benefit as the veteran…. We will advise when the bill is introduced and a number has been assigned. What you can do then to help ensure passage of the Combat Merchant Mariners Adjustment Act of 2004 is, write telephone, fax or email your representative and the senators from your state, and send a copy of the correspondence to Congressman Filner to show your support. Write an extra letter or two to the editor of your local newspaper. Get the bill mentioned on your local television or radio station. Ask your congressmen to not only support our bill, but to become a cosponsor. We will have a senator introduce the bill in the Senate at the same time, as a companion bill…. AB Billy Bushey Aboard the USNS Kilauea New Bill For WWII Mariners We have found a U.S. Congressman, Bob Filner of the California 51st Congressional District, who has recognized the efforts of our committee to secure recognition for World War II merchant marine veterans and will Ian T. Allison, Santa Rosa, Calif. and Henry Van Gemert, Palmetto, Fla. Co-Chairmen, Just Compensation Committee Editor’s note: The committee consists of representatives from the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV). IMPORTANT NOTICE SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN — COBRA NOTICE HEALTH CARE CONTINUATION Under federal law, a participant and his or her dependents have the right to elect to continue their Plan coverage in the event that they lose their eligibility. This right is granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as “COBRA.” The COBRA law allows a participant and his or her dependents to temporarily extend their benefits at group rates in certain circumstances where coverage under the Plan would otherwise end. A participant and his or her dependents have a right to choose this continuation coverage if they lose their Plan coverage because the participant failed to meet the Plan’s seatime requirements. In addition, a participant and his or her dependents may have the right to choose continuation coverage if the participant becomes a pensioner ineligible for medical benefits. The participant’s dependents may also elect continuation coverage if they lose coverage under the Plan as the result of the participant’s (1) death; (2) divorce; or (3) Medicare eligibility. A child can also elect COBRA if as the result of his or her age, he or she is no longer a dependent under the Plan rules. If a member and his or her dependents feel that they may qualify, or if they would like more information concerning these rights, they should contact the Plan office at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Since there are important deadlines that apply to COBRA, please contact the Plan as soon as possible to receive a full explanation of the participant’s rights and his or her dependents’ rights. Seafarers LOG 9 �21209_p01,02,10.qxd 1/22/2004 10:05 AM Page 10 Labor Briefs Working on the Great Lakes BLE Merges with Teamsters The 140-year-old Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) formally merged with the Teamsters on Jan. 1, after BLE members approved the merger by an 81 to 19 percent margin on Dec. 5, the union said. BLE-Canada members also voted to merge with Teamsters Canada, by a 62 percent - 38 percent tally. “The merger will strengthen our efforts to ensure members maintain a strong political voice at the national level ... and continued aggressive representation at the local level,” BLE President James Hahs and Teamsters President James Hoffa said in a joint statement. Exporting Jobs from Mexico? Faced with their jobs being sent from Mexico to China, the 10,000 union workers at Volkswagen’s Mexican plant plan a worldwide meeting—and possible strike—of VW workers, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) said. The Toledo Union Journal reports Kaptur told United Auto Workers retirees in mid-December that many Mexican auto workers who got jobs due to the so-called North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are paid $25 daily “but they’re scared their companies will downsize them because they’re getting paid too much.” Chinese workers with similar jobs earn 20 cents an hour. The Mexican VW union, which is independent, wants a worldwide meeting of VW workers to plan their next moves to counter the trend of moving to lowest-cost nations. Now Hear This: CWA Wins A federal district court judge in New Jersey has thrown out a lawsuit by Verizon Wireless against the Communications Workers of America. Verizon Wireless argued that CWA’s parody of the company’s “Can you hear me now?” slogan during the union’s effort to win a fair contract in 2002 violated trademark laws. In television, radio and newspaper ads, workers raised questions about Verizon’s labor policies and asked, “Verizon: Can you hear us now?” On Dec. 11, Judge Mary Cooper found trademark laws don’t apply to the type of labor speech involved in the CWA campaign and dismissed the company’s suit. NY Retail Workers’ Wages Still Dropping New York retail workers’ wages have been on a 3-year downward slide, and since 1998 have been below those of their Chicago counterparts, a new report says. New York economist Moshe Adler discloses, however, that Chicago retail workers’ wages slid for the last three years, too. They’re above New York’s, however. Retail is New York’s greatest employer of workers without college degrees. According to the report, in 1996 the average real wage for a New York retail worker, after inflation, was $9.95 per hour, 70 cents ahead of Chicago’s hourly wage. The New York retail wage reached an hourly peak of $11.55 in 2000, before the recession hit, but by then the average hourly retail wage in Chicago was $12.84. Since then, the New York wage has fallen to $10.53, compared to $10.93 in Chicago. Adler advocated “unionization ... as social policy” as a way to raise retail workers’ wages. Levi’s Closes Last 2 Sewing Plants More than 2 million U.S. manufacturing jobs have been lost in recent years. The effects of NAFTA and other so-called free trade agreements have been to send jobs to other countries where labor is cheaper and environmental regulations less stringent. The latest casualty in this trade war is Levi Strauss & Co., the manufacturer of the world-known symbol of American apparel—Levi’s blue jeans. The 150-year-old company closed its remaining two U.S. sewing plants in San Antonio last month, leaving 800 workers without jobs. The last three company-owned plants in Canada will shut down in the spring. Most of the production work will now be done in China and other countries with a cheaper work force. Harold Rodrigues, the yard man at Great Lakes Towing, ties up the tug Colorado in South Chicago. Bosun Mike Keogh runs the hatch crane aboard American Steamship Corp.’s John J. Boland in Grand Haven, Mich. Perfoming some maintenance work on the tug Daryl C. Hannah in Lemont Ill. is William Polk. A great lunch prepared by Cook Steven Tanis in Lemont, Ill. awaits crew members aboard the tug Daryl C. Hannah. Attention: Seafarers IT TAKES A FOUR-LETTER WORD . . . TO BE HEARD Manufacturing Workers to D.C. More than 3,500 manufacturing workers are expected in Washington, D.C. Feb. 3 for the Industrial Union Council legislative conference. The union members will hear from congressional leaders and lobby their elected officials to support the Employee Free Choice Act and laws to provide incentives for investment in domestic manufacturing. Textile Jobs Threatened U.S. textile and apparel workers are “on the verge of a catastrophe,” said an official from the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees (UNITE). Mark Levinson, UNITE’s policy director, addressed a National Research Council committee Jan. 7. The forum examined the impact of international trade on local communities, and Levinson warned that if current quotas on the importation of foreign textiles and apparel are allowed to expire in January 2005, U.S. textile job losses will accelerate. A 1994 World Trade Organization agreement calls for the end of the quotas next year. 10 Seafarers LOG February 2004 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:05 PM Page 11 Celebrating With the SIU SIU members, officials and pensioners and their families enjoyed a holiday meal at the Philadelphia hall. Left: U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) was treated to lunch recently when he visited the USNS Victorious in Pearl Harbor. Among those posing with the congressman are EU Jeremy Vaughan, Chief Engineer Mohammad Islam, EU Thomas Swayne Jr., Chief Mate Stephen Reynolds, MDR Thomas Kingsbury, Capt. John Robbins, Abercrombie, MSCO Cdr. Vivar and MSC Rep Bill Homer. Robbins, who used to sail as an AB on the USNS Wilkes, earned his third mate license in 1994. When the tug Coastal Reliance and its accompanying barge 550-4 were christened late last year in Long Beach, Calif., SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (standing second from left) and SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone (standing fourth from left) joined in the celebration. With them are crew members Captain Dale Wilson, Chief Engineer Paul Joiner, AB Utility Robert Tierney Jr., Chief Mate Chris Valley, Utility Karen Fensel, AB/Tankerman Brian McLarnon, 2nd Mate Bob Mills and AB/Tankerman Lewis Findley. Right: Also pictured with Abercrombie are, from left, EU Thomas Swayne, EU Jeremy Vaughan, Abercrombie, 1st Asst. Engineer Robert Tombari and Chief Engineer Mohammad Islam. Christmas in Norfolk AB Mark Davis and his son SIU Norfolk Port Agent Georg Kenny, Secretary Ethel Brooks and SIU Rep Sam Spain Guest Larry Alexander, SIU Rep Sam Spain, Guest Connie Shocklock and SIU VP Government Services Kermett Mangram Left: Former NMU Port Agent Melvin McCray and his wife, Lettie Right: Chief Steward James Cameron Above: Chief Steward James Cameron, Chief Cook Rachel Cutler, Chief Cook William ‘Fats’ Belcher, Steward/Baker Ralph Edmunds and his wife, Sisi, and QMED Hugh ‘Woody’ Woods AB Laurentis Colbert and his wife, Bernadette February 2004 Left: SA Avis Hawkins and her granddaughter, Trinity, MSC/SIU Rep Maurice Cokes and Alicia Moore MSC/SIU Rep Maurice Cokes, Chief Cook Helen Mitchell and SIU VP Government Services Kermett Mangram Seafarers LOG 11 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd D 1/22/2004 A 11:19 AM 1 Page 12 2 S Presented on these two pages of the Seafarers LOG are handy tax tips—some of which are intended specifically for mariners. Included are the new deduction amounts for 2003 as well as where to get additional information. T T P R Step 1. Get all records together. ‹ Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099. ‹ Itemized deductions and tax credits. ‹ Medical and dental payment records. ‹ Real estate and personal property tax receipts. ‹ Interest payment records for items such as a home mortgage or home equity loan. ‹ Records of payments for child care so an individual could work. Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications necessary to assist in filing the return. IRS Publication 17 entitled “Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals” is the most comprehensive guide the agency has issued this year. Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed to provide individuals with information on correctly filing tax returns. Also, you may access the IRS web site at www.irs.ustreas.gov for forms, instructions and publications. Step 3. Fill in the return. Step 4. Check the return to make sure it is correct. Step 5. Sign and date the return. Form 1040 is not considered a valid return unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint return. Step 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. Attach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099R to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040 along with Form 1040-V (original only). Write name, address, phone number, Social Security number and form number on your check or money order. Payment also can be made by credit card. You may use American Express, Discover or Master cards. To pay by credit card, call the tollfree number 1-800-272-9829 or 1-888255-8299. There is a fee charged based on the amount you are paying. Rounding Off to Whole Dollars: Cents may be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax return and schedules. To do so, raise amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 becomes $1 and $2.50 becomes $3. Fast Refund: Taxpayers are able to request direct deposit of their tax refunds by filling out lines 71b, 71c and 71d on their Form 1040. Line 71b is for the bank’s routing number. Line 71c indicates the type of account, and line 71d is the taxpayer’s account number at the bank. When tax returns are filed electronically, a refund will be received in about 3 weeks, or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directly into a savings or checking account. For a charge, many professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If an individual prepared his or her own return, a preparer or transmitter in their area can file the return electronically. For a list of who can file a tax return electronically in any given area, call the IRS toll-free number, 1-800-829-1040, and ask for the Electronic Filing Office. A C A C Personal Exemption Amount: The deduction for each exemption—for the individual, his or her spouse and dependents has increased to $3,050 per person. In 2003, the exemption deduction for high income taxpayers may be reduced or eliminated if their adjusted gross income exceeds certain threshold amounts. A child cannot claim an exemption on his or her return or qualify for a higher education credit if the child’s parents claim a dependency exemption for their child. Standard Deduction Has Increased: The standard deduction, or dollar amount that reduces the amount that is taxed, has increased for most people (see box on this page). Because of this increase, it may be to an individual’s benefit to take the standard deduction this year even if that person has itemized deductions in the past. Personal Interest Deductions: For 2003, personal interest cannot be deducted. Personal interest includes interest on car loans, credit cards, personal loans and tax deficiencies. Interest on Secured Loans Deductible: Interest paid on mortgages or investments is 100 percent deductible. Union Dues Deduction: Union dues, including working dues, are deductible only if they exceed 2 percent of adjusted gross income. If they do, only the portion over the 2 percent is deductible. SPAD contributions have never been deductible. Club Dues Deduction: No deduction is permitted for club dues; however, dues paid to professional or public service organizations are deductible for business reasons. D This is the standard deduction chart for most people. If a taxpayer is 65 or older or blind, there are additional standard deductions ($900 for a married couple or $1,150 for an unmarried person). Note that the personal exemption deduction is $3,000. Filing Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Deduction Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,750 Married filing joint return or qualifying widow(er) with dependent children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 Married filing separate return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,750 Head of household . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 12 Seafarers LOG Deductions Subject to 2% of Adjusted Gross Income: These include investment advisory fees, trustee’s administrative fees, legal expenses that are paid to produce taxable income, safe deposit box rental and tax preparation fees. Deducting Work-Related Expenses: Expenses associated with a seaman’s work may be considered tax deductible. However, no expense can be deducted for which a seaman has been reimbursed by the employer. Travel to the union hall to register or travel to the union’s designated medical facility to take the required physical and drug tests are examples of expenses which are work-related but not reimbursed by the company. Members of the galley crew may deduct the costs of knives and other equipment they personally own but use when on a ship performing their work duties. The purchase of work-related clothing and other gear, as long as it is truly for work and not paid for by the employer, are likely to be considered tax-deductible. Deducting Work-Related Car Expenses: Use of a personally-owned automobile in work-related travel can result in deductible expenses. Two methods can be used to compute automobile expenses— either listing a standard mileage rate or determining actual cost. On the tax return due April 15 of this year, the IRS is accepting a standard mileage rate of 36 cents per mile for all miles driven in 2003. Parking fees and tolls can be added when using the standard mileage rate. If using actual expenses, information must be available on all operating-related costs for the vehicle, including interest, insurance, taxes, licenses, maintenance, repairs, depreciation, gas, oil, tolls and parking. In either the standard mileage rate or the actual cost method of determining car expenses, accurate records should be kept. The IRS recommends keeping a log book or diary listing all expenses related to travel. Only work-related expenses not reimbursed by an employer can be claimed. Deducting Work-Related Meals When Traveling: Workers in transportation are allowed a special rate on the meal allowance of $38 per day in the continental U.S. and $42 per day outside the continental U.S. Otherwise the IRS standard meal allowance is generally $34. In some locations it is $42, and in Hawaii and Alaska it is computed differently. Travel expenses, including meals, can only be deducted if directly related to one’s work and if they have not been reimbursed from any other source. There has been a recent tax court case (Johnson v. Comm. 115 TC210[2000]) where a merchant seaman was denied a full deduction for the full M & IE rates. The court ruled that in situations where meals are provided at no cost, the incidental expense rate allowable as an itemized deduction is limited to $2 (in the continental U.S.) and rates ranging from $1 to $53 in other areas. In lieu of these rates, to the extent you have receipts, a higher deduction amount may be allowed. Limit on Itemized Deductions: In 2003, itemized deductions may be limited for individuals earning more than $139,500 of federal adjusted gross income (or $69,750 if married and filing separately). Here are some of the changes that will take effect in 2003 and 2004 from the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief and Reconciliation Act of 2003 and the Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003: TAX RATE REDUCTION — Individual income tax rates will be reduced. For 2003, the tax rates will be 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33% and 35%. For supplemental wage payments, such as bonuses, the flat withholding rate is now 25%. These rates remain in effect for 2004 and 2005. CHILD TAX CREDIT — For tax years 2003 and 2004, the child tax credit will increase to $1,000 per child under 17. Most eligible taxpayers received a rebate in the mail of $400 per child during 2003. This rebate will need to be accounted for on your 2003 income tax return. ADOPTION CREDIT — The current maximum adoption credit for qualified adoption expenses which can be claimed for an eligible child is $10,160 for any child including special needs children. The credit is phased out for parents with an adjusted gross income over $192,390. (The credit is per adoption, not per child.) CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE CREDIT — The credit has been increased to a maximum of $1,050 for one person and $2,100 for 2 or more qualifying persons for expenses and for their care. NEW MAXIMUM 15% TAX RATE FOR QUALIFYING DIVIDENDS & LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS AFTER MAY 5, 2003 — Most dividend income received by a taxpayer will be taxed at a maximum rate of 15% through 2008. For lower income individuals, a 5% rate applies through 2007 and a 0% rate applies for 2008. For sales after May 6, 2003, the maximum tax rate for most long-term capital gains will be 15% through 2008. MARRIAGE PENALTY RELIEF — The basic standard deduction has increased for joint filers and is now double that of a single filer. In addition, the 15% tax bracket has been expanded for a large income range. EXTENDED DEADLINES — Civilian personnel involved in support activities in combat zone areas have been granted additional time to file income tax returns, estate and gift tax returns, to file Tax Court Petitions and other matters. CAUTION: Only deadlines arising on or after the date an individual enters the combat zone are postponed. EDUCATION IRAs — The current annual contribution that can be made for a designated beneficiary in 2003 is $1,000. Qualified expenditures, which can be paid tax free from an education IRA, will now include those from elementary and secondary public (including kindergarten), private or religious school Earned Income Credit: A refundable earned income credit (EIC) is available to certain individuals who have earned income and meet certain adjusted gross income thresholds. For tax year 2003, an individual does not have to have a qualifying child to be eligible for this credit if certain conditions are met. Different credit percentages and phase-out percentages are provided based on the taxpayer’s income level and the number of qualifying children eligible, if any. The maximum credit allowed is as follows: Taxpayers with income less than $11,230 and no qualifying children—$376 maximum credit; taxpayers with income less than $29,201 and with 1 qualifying child—$2,506 maximum credit; taxpayers with income less than $33,692 and with 2 or more qualifying children— $4,140 maximum credit. If the earned income credit reduces the income tax liability below zero, a refund will be granted by the IRS. Taxpayers should use form 1040, schedule EIC to see if they are eligible for the credit. Dependent’s Social Security Number: Each dependent must have a Social Security number (SSN). Individuals may tu in b 2 if w U s P p fo e w in re lo p m — p le — $ e a c a a ti m u R in w c s d get an SSN for their de Form SS-5 with their lo Administration office Administration at 1-800 ally takes about two w SSN. Dependent Child Cre payers who have a quali a U.S. citizen and for w may claim a dependen who is less than 17 yea to the child tax credit. T credit is $1,000 per begins to phase out Adjusted Gross Incom $110,000 for joint filers gle taxpayers or $55,00 payers filing separately Credit for Higher Ed Individuals may be “HOPE” credit for tu expenses paid for on dependents to enroll at ble educational instituti graduate school or vo The HOPE credit prov allowable credit of $1,5 each of the first two ondary education. For q T G General Information: 1-800-829-1040 may be called for general information. IRS staff answer questions 24 hours a day. Publications: Call 1-800-829-3676 to order current and prior year forms, instructions and publications. Walk-In Help: IRS representatives are available in many IRS offices around the country to help with tax questions that cannot be answered easily by telephone. To find the location of an IRS office, look in the phone book under “United States Government, Internal Revenue Service.” Telephone Help: The IRS is prepared to answer questions by phone. Through the agency’s taxpayer information service, publications covering all aspects of tax-filing can be ordered. The federal Tele-Tax system has recorded tax information covering about 150 topics. 1-800-829-4477 is the IRS’s automated Tele-Tax system. When calling from a touch tone phone, the letter “R” or number “7” will repeat the topic and February 2004 I th t f r 1 P t a ti a o e D S d I �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:05 PM Page 13 Individual Retirement Accounts: N d t l %, n e t d r n n s ) t d r G Y e e s r d f d n o t at . l tuition and expenses. In 2003, joint filers with adjusted gross income below $190,000 can make a full contribution and those below $222,000 can make a partial contribution. Beginning in 2002, contributions can be made to an education IRA and a qualified tuition program in the same year for the same beneficiary without a penalty. QUALIFIED TUITION (Section 529) PROGRAMS — Under the new law, distributions made after 2001 from qualified state tuition plans will be fully excluded from gross income. Private educational institutions will also be able to establish prepaid educational services accounts and sell credits or certificates for the payment at a future date of qualified higher education expenses. Beginning in 2004, qualifying distributions from those will be excluded from gross income. STUDENT LOAN INTEREST — The 60-month limit on interest paid for qualified education after Dec. 31, 2001, is repealed. Taxpayers may deduct up to $2,500 annually for student loan interest without regard to the 60-month limit. The deduction phaseout range for single taxpayers is $50,000 to $65,000; for married couples filing jointly, it is $100,000 to $130,000. EMPLOYER-PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE — After Dec. 31, 2001, the annual exclusion of up to $5,250, is permanently extended to cover both undergraduate and graduate level courses. DEDUCTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES — Eligible taxpayers will be able to claim a deduction for up to $3,000 in 2003 ($4,000 in 2004) of qualified higher education expenses. This deduction is also adjusted to gross income and is available even if you do not itemize your deductions. IRA CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITS — The maximum annual contribution limits for both traditional and Roth IRAs will remain at $3,000 for 2003 through 2004. Also, taxpayers who have attained age 50 by the end of the year will be able to make additional catch-up contributions of $500 for 2002 through 2005. The maximum annual contribution for those taxpayers will be $3,500 until 2006. TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT DEFERRALS — Continuing in 2003, joint filers with adjusted gross income below $50,000, single filers and married filing separately with adjusted gross income below $25,000, can qualify for a tax credit of up to $1,000, for contributions or deferrals to retirement savings plans. The maximum credit is 50% of the contribution or deferral (up to $2,000). ‹ Education IRAs—Taxpayers can contribute up to $3,000 each year to an Education IRA for a person under age 18. The contribution is not deductible. Earnings on the contribution will be distributed tax-free provided that they are used to pay the beneficiary’s postsecondary education expenses. However, the exclusion is not available for any year in which the HOPE credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit is claimed. ‹ Roth IRAs—The maximum total yearly contribution that can be made by an individual to a Roth IRA is $3,000. Roth IRAs are subject to income limits. The maximum yearly contribution is phased out for single taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) between $95,000 and $110,000, for joint filers with an AGI between $150,000 and $160,000, and for married filing separately with an AGI between $0 and $10,000. Although the contributions are not deductible, the distributions may be tax-free depending on when and why they are made. ‹ Penalty-Free IRA Distributions —The additional 10 percent tax penalty on an early distribution from an IRA may not apply if you pay higher education expenses for yourself, spouse or your children or grandchildren. The tax penalty also may not apply if you pay expenses related to the purchase of a home by a first-time homebuyer. Only $10,000 during the individual’s lifetime may be withdrawn without a penalty for this purpose. Also, the tax penalty does not apply to distributions for an individual’s disability, medical care, or to a beneficiary after death of the individual. T eir dependent by filing eir local Social Security office or calling the 1-800-772-1213. It usuwo weeks to receive an Credit: In 2003, taxqualifying child who is for whom the taxpayer ndency exemption and 7 years old, are entitled edit. The amount of the per child. The credit out when modified ncome (AGI) reaches filers, $75,000 for sin55,000 for married taxrately. er Education Tuition: be able to take the or tuition and related or oneself, spouse or oll at or attend an eligistitution (i.e., college or or vocational training). provides a maximum f $1,500 per student for two years of postsecFor qualified expenses paid after January 1, 2002, taxpayers can take the “Lifetime Learning Credit,” that is a credit of 20 percent of qualified tuition expenses paid by the taxpayer for any year (after that date) the HOPE credit is not claimed. This credit is not limited to the first two years of postsecondary education. Also, no credits are available for expenses of a student in any year that tax-free distributions from an education IRA are used to pay the student’s expenses. These credits are subject to income limitations. The phaseout of the credits begins for most taxpayers when modified AGI reaches $41,000, and completely phase out when modified AGI reaches $51,000. For joint filers, the phaseout range is $82,000 to $102,000. The HOPE and Lifetime Learning Credit are not available to taxpayers married filing separately. In 2003, the Lifetime Learning Credit will be $2,000. Student Loan Interest: Taxpayers may be able to deduct up to $2,500 of interest paid after December 31, 1997 for qualified education expenses for oneself, spouse or dependents. The deduction is allowed in figuring adjusted gross income. I n. r the letter “C” or number “2” will cancel the message. To listen to a directory of topics after the introductory message finishes, dial 123. You can also check the status of your refund. This telephone service is available from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. (local time). e. - Personal Computer: Access the IRS’s internet web site at www.irs.ustreas.gov to: download forms, instructions and publications; see answers to frequently asked tax questions; search publications on-line by topic or keyword; figure your withholding allowances using their W-4 calculator, send them comments or requests for help via e-mail; and sign up to receive the latest tax issues and news by e-mail from the IRS Digital Dispatch. s e d Send IRS Written Questions: Written questions regarding the tax returns can be sent directly to an IRS District Director (listed on the tax form). Include a Social Security number with the letter. s e S s February 2004 Private Delivery Services: Tax returns and extensions can be mailed through private delivery services such as Airborne Express, DHL Worldwide Express, Federal Express and United Parcel Service. Forms of Payments: One can pay the Internal Revenue Service through credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, cash, bank check or money order. R K Keep records of income (such as receipts), deductions (for example, canceled checks) and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any worksheets used to figure them, until the statute of limitations runs out for that return, usually 3 years from the date the return was due or filed, or 2 years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is recommended that all records be kept for about 6 years. Change of Address: If an individual has changed his or her address from the one listed on that person’s last tax return, IRS Form 8822 should be filled out and filed with the agency. Death of a Taxpayer: If a taxpayer died before filing a required return for 2002, the taxpayer’s personal representative (and spouse, in the case of a joint return) must file and sign the return for that person. A personal representative can be an executor, administrator or anyone who is in charge of the taxpayer’s property. I R In addition to wages, salaries, tips, unemployment compensation, capital gains, dividend payments and other income listed on the federal tax return, the following kinds of income must be reported: ‹ Jones Act settlements for lost wages. ‹ Amounts received in place of wages from accident and health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if employer paid for the policy. ‹ Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. ‹ Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. ‹ Endowments. ‹ Original Issue Discount. ‹ Distributions from self-employed plans. ‹ Bartering income (fair-market value of goods or services received in return for services). ‹ Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act. ‹ Lump-sum distributions. ‹ Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property (capital gains). ‹ Accumulation distributions from trusts. ‹ Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gambling winnings). ‹ Earned income from sources outside the United States. ‹ Director’s fees. ‹ Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. ‹ Embezzled or other illegal income. I B R N The following kinds of income do not need to be reported on the federal tax return: ‹ Benefits from government welfare programs. ‹ Jones Act settlements for injuries, pain, suffering, medical costs. ‹ Maintenance and Cure. ‹ Workers’ compensation benefits, insurance, damages, etc. for injury or sickness. ‹ Disability retirement payments (and other benefits) paid by the Veterans’ Administration. ‹ Child support. ‹ Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. ‹ Dividends on veterans’ life insurance. ‹ Life insurance proceeds received because of a person’s death. ‹ Amounts received from insurance because of loss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of normal expenses while living in the home. ‹ Certain amounts received as a scholarship. A E IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for S A T Should Seafarers find themselves overseas and seeking IRS forms or assistance, U.S. embassies and consulates are equipped to provide some taxpayer-related services. At a minimum, IRS forms are available at all U.S. embassies and consulates located in: Berlin, Germany; Caracas, Venezuela; London, England; Mexico City, Mexico; Nassau, Bahamas; Ottawa, Canada; Paris, France; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Rome, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sydney, Australia; Tokyo, Japan. a four-month extension to file IRS Form 1040A. An individual requesting an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. Filing of the form gives an individual until August 16, 2004 to file his or her 2003 federal tax return. The IRS will contact the individual directly only if the request for an extension is denied. To extend the period of time in which one can file a tax return, that individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due. If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four-month extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as “Application for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.” Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is necessary. An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. Copies of Form 4868 are available by calling the agency’s toll-free number which is dedicated to tax form requests (800) 829-3676. Also, the form is available from all main IRS branch offices and from the IRS web site at www.irs.ustreas.gov. And if a Seafarer finds himself or herself overseas, he or she can obtain the form from any U.S. embassy or consulate. It is important to bear in mind that the filing of Form 4868 requesting an extension does not get one off the hook from having to pay any taxes due. Form 4868, when sent in, must be accompanied by all tax monies due the U.S. government from the individual filing the extension. M I T P T Federal law prohibits employers from withholding state and local taxes from the wages of mariners working aboard U.S.-flag ships. Specifically, the law [46 USCA 11108(11) ] provides that “no part of the wages due or accruing to a master, officer or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel engaged in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, interstate or non-contiguous trade shall be withheld pursuant to the provisions of the tax laws of any state, territory, possession or commonwealth, or a subdivision of any of them, but nothing in this section shall prohibit any such withholding of the wages of any seaman who is employed in the coastwise trade between ports in the same state if such withholding is pursuant to a voluntary agreement between such seaman and his employer.” The law, however, does not exempt seamen from paying state and local taxes. Mariners, just like any other citizens of any given state, must meet their obligations to the government of the area in which they live. Each state has a set of criteria to determine whether an individual is a resident of that state. A seaman should check with a state tax office if he or she is unsure about residency status. For example, in California during the early 1970s, a case before the California State Board of Equalization stated that a merchant seaman—despite the fact that he was on a ship for 210 days of the year—was a resident of the state for tax purposes. The board took into consideration the fact that the seaman owned a home in California and maintained a bank account in a California-based bank. Additionally, each state has established conditions under which non-residents of that state must pay a portion of state tax if such an individual earned income from a source based in that state. Many states allow a credit in the amount an individual must pay the state if that person has already paid taxes in another state. In 2000, President Clinton 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, which took effect Nov. 9, 2000, 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. If any questions arise regarding residency and state tax issues, mariners should telephone the taxpayer assistance office in the state in which they reside. Seafarers LOG 13 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:05 PM Page 14 Restored Victory Ship Is Back at Sea After more than four years of restoration and reactivation work involving nearly 80,000 hours of donated volunteer labor and in excess of $3.8 million in cash, material and equipment, the SS American Victory is sailing once again. One of only a handful of the more than 2,700 Americanflagged merchant cargo vessels built between 1939 and 1946 that are still afloat, the American Victory on Sept. 20 slid from its berth in Tampa, Fla. and set sail for its first “shakedown” cruise. The Victory class merchant cargo vessel was built in May 1945 and served during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars carrying military cargo, ammunition and supplies to the U.S. military serving in those conflicts. Following World War II, it carried food, clothing and manufacturing machinery to the war-torn countries of Europe under the Marshall Plan. It then served in the James River Reserve Fleet for 30 years and in September 1999 was towed to Tampa for restoration and reactivation as a mariner’s museum and cruise ship. “The shakedown cruise was truly a momentous waypoint for us,” said Capt. John C Timmel, president and founder of the nonprofit group that has been restoring the ship. “The support of [the Tampa-based petroleum carrier] Maritrans, the general public, the maritime community, merchant marine veterans and our dedicated volunteers got us underway.” Passengers on the vessel’s first cruise enjoyed a continental breakfast upon boarding, a hearty barbecue lunch and an afternoon snack, along with tremendous views of Tampa Bay from the ship’s decks, an unscheduled passing with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Pea Island near the Sunshine Skyway, a narrated tour of the port of Tampa and tours of the engine room and other areas of the ship. After passing under the Sunshine Skyway, the ship’s engines were stopped according to maritime tradition for a wreath-laying ceremony. The crew of the SS City of Rayville, one of the first American merchant cargo vessels lost during World War II, was honored, as were the crews of the three Victory class ships sunk in 1945 during kamikaze attacks off Okinawa—the SS Canada Victory, the SS Logan Victory and the SS Hobbs Victory. Following the sounding of eight bells, five former American Victory crewmen placed the memorial wreath in Tampa Bay to commemorate their fallen shipmates. There were onboard activities for “junior mariners,” including marlinspike skill demonstrations, a shipboard safety challenge, signal flag deciphering and maritime history quizzes. But perhaps the highlight of the cruise was a roaring flyover by a World War II vintage Navy AT-28. Passengers were treated to a number of passes, including a “low and slow” pass for photographers. The ship’s radio officer, “Sparks,” sent Morse Code messages from passengers through the airwaves SS American Victory photo Filled with passengers, the SS American Victory slides away from its berth in Tampa after more than four years of restoration work. SS American Victory photo Passengers on the ship’s shakedown cruise gravitate to the ship’s flying bridge prior to sailing to get a better view of undocking operations. to friends and relatives on land— one message even got a response while the ship was at sea. “We are proud of the maritime experience we provided to our SS American Victory photo Passengers pause to honor U.S. merchant mariners and ships lost during World War II. Following the sounding of eight bells, former American Victory crewmen placed a memorial wreath in Tampa Bay to commemorate their fallen shipmates. SS American Victory photo One of the highlights of the cruise was when a restored Navy T-28 swooped alongside the American Victory’s port side during a “low and slow” photo pass. passengers,” noted Timmel, “and will do even better on our next cruise.” The SS American Victory was re-christened last month with a ceremony including the traditional breaking of a champagne bottle on its hull. That was followed by the order “bring the ship to life,” at which time all its operating systems were energized and the crew “manned the rails.” A re-christening cruise, which traversed Lower Tampa Bay to the Sunshine Skyway, took place the next day from Berth 271. Regular “ReLive History” cruises are scheduled to help the public experience what life was like aboard a ship of America’s old merchant fleet. For additional information about the SS American Victory and its cruise schedule, visit their website at: www.americanvictory.org. Hurry to Take Advantage of SIU’s Scholarship Program —Application Deadline Is April 15— P lease send me the 2004 SIU Scholarship Program booklet 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: † Self † Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 14 Seafarers LOG College tuition costs never seem to stop rising. And just when you think you can afford to continue your education, they rise yet again. Well, for Seafarers, their spouses and dependent children who plan to attend college next fall, there is no reason to panic because in 2004, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is again offering eight scholarships. Three of the scholarships for 2004 are reserved for SIU members. One of those is in the amount of $20,000 for study at a four-year college or university. The other two are for $6,000 each and are intended as two-year awards for study at a post-secondary community college or vocational school. The other five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $20,000 each to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. In addition to the scholarship application form, a number of other items must be submitted at the same time. These include: „ Autobiographical Statement „ Photograph of Applicant „ Certified Copy of Birth Certificate „ High School Transcript and Certification of Graduation „ Official Copy of High School Equivalency Scores „ Letters of Reference „ SAT or ACT Results This may seem like a lot of work. But, don’t panic. There is plenty of time if you start the process now. April 15, 2004 is the last day in which applications are being accepted for this year’s scholarship program. If you haven’t received a copy of the 2004 SIU scholarship program booklet (which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form), use the coupon at left and send for it now. February 2004 �21209_P06,08,15.qxd 1/22/2004 9:43 AM Page 15 Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea DECEMBER 16, 2003 — JANUARY 15, 2004 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 3 3 9 19 33 0 11 15 14 14 3 8 9 11 2 29 15 198 0 1 1 0 16 15 1 3 7 14 5 3 1 0 2 3 21 12 105 2 1 0 5 21 30 0 11 13 11 7 3 2 4 16 3 19 14 162 0 7 1 8 13 21 0 2 8 10 5 5 3 7 12 1 9 10 122 1 2 3 9 6 22 1 7 9 6 7 2 2 2 10 4 11 10 114 1 0 1 2 7 6 0 1 7 9 2 0 2 0 1 2 5 5 51 0 2 2 8 8 12 0 8 5 3 4 3 2 1 10 0 7 4 79 0 4 1 14 17 19 0 6 8 14 7 4 1 1 25 1 18 27 167 0 5 2 7 3 16 0 4 7 5 9 0 3 2 5 0 5 3 76 0 0 0 2 4 5 0 2 1 2 3 0 1 1 3 0 3 2 29 0 2 1 11 8 10 0 3 6 10 4 1 1 0 20 0 14 18 109 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 10 4 0 0 2 3 5 0 0 0 3 6 0 6 0 39 4 1 2 7 18 10 1 8 11 14 10 1 11 6 14 1 16 11 146 1 3 2 7 17 19 0 2 7 21 10 0 18 0 8 1 18 17 151 0 0 0 6 4 2 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 22 4 0 2 5 9 9 0 5 2 9 6 0 7 0 7 0 16 3 84 Totals All Departments 553 534 336 372 373 Port 2 4 4 7 9 27 1 8 5 6 11 3 4 11 9 1 21 14 147 0 2 1 0 8 9 1 4 11 5 2 0 1 1 3 2 13 5 68 0 4 2 1 12 16 0 2 4 8 2 0 1 3 7 1 20 16 99 3 9 2 16 48 63 0 15 39 49 21 8 1 16 46 1 55 43 435 1 8 6 10 25 44 1 16 22 31 25 5 6 12 16 3 40 32 303 2 1 2 1 34 27 1 4 19 29 9 5 2 2 2 4 27 22 193 0 1 1 4 4 7 0 3 2 6 1 1 0 3 6 0 6 5 50 2 10 0 7 21 42 0 14 13 20 13 3 4 11 18 1 20 13 212 1 7 4 11 15 37 1 8 17 15 16 4 4 3 7 3 22 13 188 1 0 1 3 15 14 1 2 9 16 4 0 4 0 3 2 7 8 90 Piney Point .............Monday: March 8, April 5 0 1 4 7 7 21 0 2 9 9 4 0 1 4 8 1 9 5 92 0 1 0 5 4 7 0 5 3 5 8 0 1 0 4 0 12 11 66 0 4 1 20 29 31 0 10 19 24 15 7 4 3 37 2 36 39 281 0 4 3 10 5 25 1 6 8 12 14 0 3 2 7 0 6 4 110 0 0 1 3 3 7 0 2 4 11 3 0 2 1 2 0 7 2 48 0 0 1 2 9 9 0 3 8 3 6 0 12 0 3 0 13 2 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 5 4 0 2 3 8 0 0 0 4 8 0 9 4 62 2 4 2 16 22 20 2 12 17 41 17 3 8 9 19 1 27 19 241 1 7 1 21 34 29 0 2 9 64 21 1 22 2 11 4 28 32 289 185 215 990 842 620 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 2 4 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 4 3 24 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 1 2 2 4 6 0 4 6 5 4 1 4 2 1 1 4 3 50 0 0 0 1 3 5 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 1 1 0 2 3 22 Algonac ..................Friday: March 12, April 9 Baltimore ................Thursday: March 11, April 8 Boston.....................Friday: March 12, April 9 Duluth .....................Wednesday: March 17, April 14 Guam ......................Thursday: March 25, April 22 Honolulu .................Friday: March 19, April 16 Houston ..................Monday: March 15, April 12 Jacksonville ............Thursday: March 11, April 8 Joliet .......................Thursday: March 18, April 15 Mobile ....................Wednesday: March 17, April 14 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 1 4 0 12 23 33 0 7 22 19 11 4 0 7 24 2 33 23 225 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs March & April 2004 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters ENTRY DEPARTMENT New Bedford ..........Tuesday: March 23, April 20 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: March 16, April 13 New York................Tuesday: March 9, April 6 Norfolk ...................Thursday: March 11, April 8 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: March 10, April 7 Port Everglades.......Thursday: March 18, April 15 San Francisco .........Thursday: March 18, April 15 San Juan..................Thursday: March 11, April 8 St. Louis..................Friday: March 19, April 16 Tacoma ...................Friday: March 26, April 23 Wilmington ...............Monday: March 22, April 19 Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. SEAFARERS BENEFIT PLANS NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS Keep the Plan Informed of your Address Changes It is important that all participants remember to keep the Plan informed of any change of address. Update your Beneficiary Designations Keep your beneficiary designations up to date. In the event that your beneficiary predeceases you, you must submit a substitute designation. Inform the Plan of your Divorce In order for your spouse to be eligible to receive continuation coverage (under COBRA) from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, you or your spouse must inform the Plan at the time of your divorce. Please submit a copy of the divorce decree to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Full-time College Students If your dependent child is a full-time college student, you must submit a letter of attendance every semester in order for your child to be covered by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan P.O. Box 380 Piney Point, MD 20674 *“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. February 2004 Seafarers LOG 15 �21209_Pg1,3_5,7,10,16.qxd 1/22/2004 8:47 AM Seafarers International Union Directory Page 16 NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report DECEMBER 16, 2003 — JANUARY 15, 2004 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 10 5 16 1 0 9 44 0 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 9 0 11 8 2 3 0 0 0 24 Port Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 3 7 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 5 4 9 3 2 11 1 1 3 34 0 15 20 13 47 1 11 22 129 0 3 6 4 8 0 4 3 28 0 13 10 15 3 0 1 2 44 0 4 2 1 5 0 0 1 13 0 6 8 9 17 1 3 10 54 0 4 7 2 4 0 2 7 26 0 13 14 8 5 0 2 0 42 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 6 0 6 5 9 14 4 2 11 51 1 2 1 3 7 0 3 5 22 0 5 7 5 2 0 1 2 22 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 2 5 4 5 0 0 5 21 0 3 0 2 4 0 0 1 10 0 7 3 1 0 0 0 0 11 Port Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 15 5 2 20 2 0 5 49 0 9 2 3 8 0 0 2 24 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 3 2 6 1 0 4 19 0 1 0 1 5 0 2 3 12 0 3 2 1 3 0 0 1 10 Port 0 2 2 0 6 3 0 2 15 0 0 0 0 6 0 2 4 12 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 Totals All Departments 84 31 45 88 26 10 56 234 76 111 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 Port Seafarers LOG PICS-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the LOG by Charles D. Hayward Jr. of Everett, Wash. They were taken aboard the Glory of the Sea, a West Coast C-2 en route to Vietnam, July 23, 1968. Bosun Alfred is on the right and Hayward, the 4-8 quartermaster, is on the left in the near photo, as the two rig up preventers fore and aft. Hayward notes that they made fabulous overtime in those days but that conditions weren’t always as comfortable as today. Their air conditioning system was a scoop out the port holes. If there was no wind or sea breeze, there was no air. At the far right is the Glory of the Sea alongside the loading dock in Tacoma, Wash. Hayward, a full-blooded native Alaskan, misses the seafaring life and his 46 years of sailing with the SUP, NMU and SIU. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. February 2004 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:10 PM Page 17 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. DEEP SEA ROBERT CALDWELL, 57, launched his career with the Seafarers in 1967. Brother Caldwell first went to sea aboard the York. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Caldwell was a frequent upgrader at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. He attended the school on nine separate occasions following his entry level training there in 1967. Brother Caldwell last worked aboard the Cape Wrath and makes his home in his native state. DOMINGO CONTRERAS, 61 embarked on his seafaring career in 1967 in New Orleans. His first ship was Corsair Transport Corp.’s Kent. Born in Mexico, Brother Contreras worked in the deck department. He upgraded his skills in 2001 at the Paul Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Brother Contreras last went to sea on Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Atlantic Forest. New Orleans is his home. VALENTINE MARTINEZ, 61, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. Born in Vecino De Cardenas, Cuba, he initially went to sea aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Martinez worked in the engine department and enhanced his Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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 February 2004 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 skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1974 and 2001. He last sailed on the Horizon Discovery and makes his home in Philadelphia. KENNETH STRATTON, 48, began his career with the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Piney Point, Md. His first voyage was aboard the Brooklyn, a Bay Tankers Inc. vessel. Born in Boston, Brother Stratton worked in the engine department. He enhanced his skills on five occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Stratton last sailed on 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 N.P.R. Inc.’s Humacao. He is a resident of Bunnell, Fla. INLAND RODNEY JEZIOROWSKI, 61, joined the SIU in 1976 in Toledo, Ohio after serving in the U.S. Navy. The Ohio-born mariner shipped in the deck department. Boatman Jeziorowski lives in his native state. GREAT LAKES LESTER MORR, 58, started his career with the Seafarers in 1971 in Frankfort, Mich. Brother Morr is a native of Midland, Mich. He 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 Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG. 1956 With the 50-50 law under heavy fire from agricultural interests and foreign lobbyists, the House Merchant Marine Committee this week warned Congress that any undermining of 50-50 would have “tragic consequences” for the U.S. Merchant Marine. The committee’s warning was amplified by the SIU in a communication to every member of the U.S. Senate. The SIU took the position, “the scuttling of 50-50 will sap whatever strength remains in the already badly battered U.S. Merchant Marine in a critical point in international relations when we should be building our merchant marine.” At their mid-winter meeting, the executive board of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO called for the development of a national cargo policy that would assure the American fleet a substantial share of U.S. car- Editor’s Note: The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, went on pension effective the dates indicated. Name (last, first) Age EDP DaCruz, Pedro DiSanto, Caesar Erdt, Edmund Fisher, Irving Ortiz, Ruben Sabo, Anneliese Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Oct. 1 Nov. 1 Dec. 1 Dec. 1 55 73 65 62 75 75 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. goes in all the trade routes of the world. In their list of maritime legislative goals, the 43union group called a cargo policy “the foremost priority for the maritime industry.” The meeting, chaired by SIU President Paul Hall, who is also president of the MTD, was held Feb. 17-18 in Bal Harbour, Fla. This Month In SIU History 1977 shipped in the deck department and upgraded his skills in 2001 in Piney Point, Md. Boatman Morr resides in Sanford, Mich. 1988 The SIU has appealed directly to Secretary of State George Schultz in an effort to rescind a crewing waiver for 11 reflagged former Kuwaiti tankers. Also, five maritime unions filed suit in federal court seeking to have the crewing waiver overturned. The ships have been a continuing source of controversy since they were reflagged last year but were not required to carry American crew members, except for the captain and radio officer. In January, Congress passed, and President Reagan signed a bill which required American crewmen on all U.S. ships. But under the claim of “national security,” those crewing requirements were waived by the U.S. government. Seafarers LOG 17 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:06 PM Page 18 Final Departures DEEP SEA FRANK BALASIA Pensioner Frank Balasia, 80, died Nov. 12. Brother Balasia joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Navy. He initially sailed aboard Ore Navigation’s Oremar. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Brother Balasia sailed in the deck department, last working on the Santa Barbara, a Delta Steamship vessel. The Luzerne, Pa. resident started receiving his pension in 1981. BILLY JOE BALL Pensioner Billy Joe Ball, 72, passed away Sept. 1. He began his SIU career in 1965 in the port of Houston. Brother Ball’s first ship was the Transhatteras, a Hudson Waterways Corp. vessel. The Texas-born mariner shipped in the engine department. He made his home in South Houston and began receiving his pension in 1995. MADELINE BARRETT Pensioner Madeline Barrett, 72, died Aug. 10. Sister Barrett embarked on her career with the Seafarers in 1980, first sailing aboard the Oceanic Independence. Sister Barrett sailed in the steward department. She resided in Waianae, Hawaii and began receiving her pension in 1998. WILLIAM BLACK Pensioner William Black, 84, passed away Sept. 4. He launched his profession with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1953 in San Francisco after serving in the U.S. Army. Brother Black worked aboard vessels operated by American President Lines, Matson Navigation and Delta Steamship Co. Born in Ireland, the steward department member started collecting retirement stipends in 1981. He lived in Petaluma, Calif. CHARLES BREAUX Pensioner Charles Breaux, 88, passed away Nov. 7. Born in Lafourche Crossing, La., he joined the SIU as a charter member in 1938 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Breaux was a veteran of the U.S. Army. The steward department member began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1977. He last sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Jefferson Davis. Brother Breaux lived in New Orleans. JOSEPH CHATMAN Pensioner Joseph Chatman, 89, died Nov. 5. Brother Chatman embarked on his MC&S career in 1958 in San Francisco. Born in Alabama, the steward department member first sailed on Matson Navigation’s Hawaiian Citizen and last worked aboard the President Fillmore. He lived in Pittsburg, Calif. and began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1980. 18 Seafarers LOG JOSEPH CORNWELL Brother Joseph Cornwell, 57, passed away Nov. 6. He joined the Seafarers in 1991 and first went to sea aboard Liberty Maritime’s Liberty Sun. A native of Mt. Vernon, Ind., Brother Cornwell sailed in the deck department as a bosun. His last ship was the 1st. Lt. Alex Bonnyman. Brother Cornwell resided in Jefferson, La. PEDRO CORTES Pensioner Pedro Cortes, 80, died Aug. 14. Brother Cortes embarked on his seafaring career with the SIU in 1960 in Seattle. His first ship was the Montego Sky, an Eagle Shipping vessel. Brother Cortes worked in both the steward and engine departments and last sailed on the Cleveland. He lived in Seattle and began receiving his pension in 1987. HOWARD DAVIS Puerto Rico, he sailed in the engine department, last working aboard Pacific Gulf Marine’s Equality State. A resident of Houston, he went on pension in 2002. THOMAS GLENN Pensioner Thomas Glenn, 76, died Oct. 19. He joined the SIU ranks in 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. after serving in the U.S. Army. Born in Rowan, N.C. Brother Glenn shipped in the deck department, last sailing aboard Puerto Rico Marine Management’s Carolina. The Crescent, Ga. resident started receiving his retirement compensation in 1992. RAUL GUERRA Pensioner Howard Davis, 81, died Dec. 6. Brother Davis joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He first worked aboard the Morning Light, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. Born in Missouri, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Davis last went to sea on the Bellatrix. The Alabama resident started collecting retirement stipends in 1994. Pensioner Raul Guerra, 72, passed away Nov. 25. Brother Guerra began his seafaring career in 1955 in the port of Houston after serving in the U.S. Marines. His initial voyage was aboard the Genevieve Peterkin, a Bloomfield Steamship Co. vessel. The engine department member was a resident of Galveston, Texas and last worked on the OMI Champion. Brother Guerra started receiving his pension in 1995. MANUEL DOMINGOS JOHN LEONARD Pensioner Manuel Domingos, 72, passed away Aug. 10. Brother Domingos joined the SIU in 1961 in San Francisco after serving in the U.S. Air Force. The California-born mariner worked in both the steward and engine departments. He last sailed on the SS Independence and began collecting his pension in 2002. Brother Domingos resided in Sacramento, Calif. Pensioner John Leonard, 72, passed away Sept. 25. Brother Leonard started his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Army. A deck department member, Brother Leonard initially went to sea aboard the Robert E. Lee. The Marrero, La. resident started receiving his pension in 1997. He last worked aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Sam Houston. ROY EDWARDS Pensioner Roy Edwards, 82, died Nov. 23. Brother Edwards began his career with the MC&S in San Francisco after serving in the U.S. Army. A steward department member, the San Francisco resident began receiving his pension in 1974. WILLIAM FAGAN Pensioner William Fagan, 87, died Nov. 12. Brother Fagan began his seafaring career in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Fagan worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions, first sailing aboard a Boston Towing Boat Co. vessel. The Terre Haute, Ind. native shipped in the engine department and began receiving retirement pay in 1984. He lived in Port Orange, Fla. EUSEBIO FIGUEROA Pensioner Eusebio Figueroa, 67, passed away Nov. 21. Brother Figueroa joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Seatrain Texas. Born in JOSEPH MARINELLO Brother Joseph Marinello, 54, died Aug. 28. He joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Sea-Land Gallaway. Brother Marinello sailed in the deck department as a bosun. He made his home in Hazlet, N.J. HILMER PARSONS Pensioner Hilmer Parsons, 85, was found deceased Aug. 21. Brother Parsons embarked on his seafaring career in 1945 in Galveston, Texas. Born in Connecticut, the engine department member last went to sea on Puerto Rico Marine Management’s Borinquen. Brother Parsons started collecting stipends for his retirement in 1982. He lived in Brooklyn, N.Y. LOUIS PION Pensioner Louis Pion, 71, died Aug. 21. He began his seafaring career in 1960 in the port of New York. Before joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Pion worked in all three divisions, initially sailing on the Mt. Whitney. The steward department member made his home in Coral Springs, Fla., and last worked aboard the Sea-Land Achiever. He began receiving his pension in 1991. ISMAEL RIVERA Brother Ismael Rivera, 47, passed away Aug. 2. Brother Rivera joined the SIU in 1977 in the port of New York. He shipped in the deck department as a bosun, last working on the Horizon Crusader. Brother Rivera lived in Santurce, P.R. EDWARD WEBB Pensioner Edward Webb, 77, died Nov. 6. Brother Webb joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile, Ala. His first ship was the Alcoa Pilgrim. The Alabama native sailed in the steward department. Brother Webb started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1975. He resided in his native state. ALI SALEH EDWARD WEBER Pensioner Ali Saleh, 65, died Sept. 16. Brother Saleh embarked on his career with the SIU in 1966 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Yemen, he sailed aboard a variety of vessels including some operated by Calmar, Rye Marine and Columbia Steamship. He worked in both the engine and steward departments and began collecting stipends for his retirement in 2001. Brother Saleh resided in San Francisco. Pensioner Edward Weber, 89, passed away Sept. 18. He began his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Brother Weber began receiving retirement compensation in 1974. He made his home in Nevada, Mo. JOHN SAMSON Pensioner John Samson, 79, passed away Aug. 9. He joined the MC&S in 1952 in San Francisco. Brother Samson’s first voyage was aboard Delta Steamship’s Santa Mariana. The California-born mariner sailed in the steward department, last working aboard the Santa Mercedes. Brother Samson was a resident of Santa Rosa, Calif. and started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1987. RICARDO SIDDONS Pensioner Ricardo Siddons, 87, died Sept. 19. Brother Siddons joined the MC&S in 1966. Born in the Philippines, he shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother Siddons worked on a number of vessels during his career, including the President Polk. He lived in Pelham, N.Y. and began receiving retirement stipends in 1979. JAKE TIPTON Pensioner Jake Tipton, 89, passed away Sept. 20. He began his seafaring career in 1951 in the port of Baltimore. The North Carolina-born mariner worked in the engine department. Brother Tipton called Erwin, Texas home and started receiving his pension in 1979. JAMES VENABLES Brother James Venables, 48, passed away Aug. 29. He joined the Seafarers in 1986 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Venables’ first voyage was aboard the American Cormorant, a Pacific Gulf Marine vessel. Born in Seattle, he worked in the steward department. Brother Venables last went to sea on the Cape Horn. He made his home in his native state. ZYGMUND WYDRA Pensioner Zygmund Wydra, 83, died Nov. 14. Brother Wydra joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Army. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Wydra shipped in the steward department, last working aboard the Sea-Land Galveston. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1979. Brother Wydra lived in San Francisco. DROSALIO YBARRO Brother Drosalio Ybarro, 65, passed away Aug. 4. He joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Houston. His first voyage was aboard the Wang Trader, a Rockland Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Ybarro worked in the steward department. He made his home in Galveston, Texas. INLAND WILLIAM BARNES Pensioner William Barnes, 86, died Nov. 21. Boatman Barnes began his seafaring career in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Pennsylvania, he sailed in the engine department and worked primarily aboard Moran Towing Co. vessels. Boatman Barnes began collecting retirement compensation in 1980. He lived in Philadelphia. RUMILDO COLON Pensioner Rumildo Colon, 81, passed away Nov. 15. He began his SIU career in 1976 in his native Puerto Rico. Boatman Colon sailed in the deck department, most recently as a captain. He lived in his native commonwealth and began receiving retirement stipends in 1988. CHARLES DAIL Boatman Charles Dail, 47, died Sept. 8. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1997 and was a member of the engine department. Continued on page 20 February 2004 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:06 PM Page 19 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 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. COAST RANGE (Intrepid Ship Mgmt.), Nov. 29—Chairman Marvin P. Zimbro, Secretary Donna M. DeCesare, Educational Director Candido Castro, Deck Delegate Donnie W. Collins, Engine Delegate Pedro A. Ocampo, Steward Delegate Lemuel E. Robinson. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 1 in Garyville, La. He advised everyone to read President’s Report in Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members reminded that Tampa port regs include wearing of glasses, steeltoed shoes and hard hats. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. DILIGENCE (Maritrans), Nov. 26 —Chairman Ronald L. Paradise, Secretary Mary Lou Smith, Educational Director Terry T. Smith, Deck Delegate Dennis B. Spriggs, Steward Delegate Audry Flemings. Chairman stated official report for tours of duty are not less than 80 days and not more than 120 days. Pay increases not yet received. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep public areas clean. He said ship in need of vacation and medical forms. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Treasurer noted $80 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to change name of “vacation” check to “supplemental” pay. Steward department thanked for good job. Next port: Lakes Charles, La. DISCOVERY (Horizon Lines), Nov. 16—Chairman Patrick C. Ray Jr., Secretary Gwendolyn Shinholster, Educational Director Christopher M. Devonish. Chairman announced payoff Nov. 17 in Jacksonville, Fla. He reminded crew to take care on deck and gangway. Secretary noted everything running smoothly aboard ship. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Piney Point and make sure all shipping documents are up to date. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. Questions arose regarding change in overtime. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.R. EL MORRO (IUM), Nov. 30— Chairman Robert T. Grubbs, Secretary Michael M. Amador, Educational Director Scott S. Fuller, Deck Delegate Nathaniel Lamb, Steward Delegate Theodore E. Quammie. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 1 in San Juan, P.R. Vessel then heading to Jacksonville, Fla. Secretary asked that everyone leave crew mess and hallways clean. Educational director encouraged crew members to check all documents for expiration dates. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into reducing age requirements and seatime needed to retire. EL YUNQUE (IUM), Nov. 30— Chairman Luis J. Ramirez, Secretary Francis E. Ostendarp Jr., Educational Director John J. Walsh, Engine Delegate Edgar Young, Steward Delegate Rafael February 2004 Pagan. Chairman advised crew members to keep track of expiration dates on required documentation for shipping. Updating STCW documentation may take longer than usual. Secretary asked that everyone help keep public spaces clean. Educational director recommended everybody take time to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made that full pension be awarded to spouse upon death of SIU member. Next port: San Juan, P.R. ENDURANCE (USSM), Nov. 17 —Chairman Romeo L. Lugtu, Secretary Rolando M. Lopez, Educational Director Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Deck Delegate Gerry A. Gianan, Engine Delegate Teddie H. Carter, Steward Delegate Thurman C. Johnson. Chairman said trip was pleasant and wished everyone happy holidays. Secretary added his greetings and noted that captain ordered special holiday meals for crew. Educational director emphasized importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $888 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. HORIZON CONSUMER (Horizon Lines), Nov. 30—Chairman Mauro G. Gutierrez, Secretary Terry L. Allen, Educational Director Donnell C. Tagart Jr., Deck Delegate John T. Emrich, Engine Delegate Eric L. Campbell, Steward Delegate Thomas E. Kleine. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 3 in Oakland, Calif. He asked crew members to have books ready to be checked by boarding patrolman. He also thanked everyone for safe and happy voyage. Secretary requested crew make sure rooms are ready for next person before leaving ship. He thanked all hands for helping keep house clean. Educational director suggested everyone check expiration dates on shipping documents and not wait until last minute to renew. With new security measures, renewal of some documents takes longer than usual. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on number of days needed to earn day off. Vote of thanks given to steward department for excellent Thanksgiving Day spread. Next ports: Oakland and Los Angeles, Calif.; Honolulu. INNOVATOR (USSM), Nov. 23—Chairman Stephen R. Kastel, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Educational Director Christopher L. Earhart, Deck Delegate Todd J. Homer, Engine Delegate Mohamed S. Mohamed, Steward Delegate Mostafa Loumrhari. Chairman announced that after seven days in dry dock in Nantong, China, vessel heading to Los Angeles. Crew members enjoyed port time. Secretary thanked hard working bosun, two day workers and all ABs, QMED and wiper for jobs well done and thanked chief electrician for troubleshooting electrical problems inside galley. Educational director encouraged crew members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and reminded everyone to carry all necessary documentation when joining ship. Treasurer stated $840 in movie fund, which is kept by captain. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to raise pension benefit. ITB BALTIMORE (USS Transport), Nov. 28—Chairman Jeffrey H. Kass, Secretary Dien Short, Educational Director Geoffrey Jones. Chairman led discussion about items from President’s Report in Seafarers LOG pertaining to new cruise ships, MSP renewal, AMO affiliation with SIUNA and especially about rising health care costs. That last issue has recently become more important during negotiations than wages. Educational director noted receipt of new movies and thanked captain for recent purchase of new DVD/VCR players. Treasurer noted $200 available for next month’s video/DVD purchases. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to Charles Freeman for keeping laundry room clean. “Not enough accolades in the English language to properly thank the steward department—Steward Short and ACU Elsayed Amasha for an absolutely incredible Thanksgiving meal. Very happy crew indeed!” JOHN P. BOBO (Amsea), Nov. 19—Chairman William J. Stokes, Secretary Richard J. Gray, Educational Director Scott A. Lucero, Deck Delegate Mike Shay, Engine Delegate Scott Lucero, Steward Delegate Kenneth L. Crouse Jr. Chairman announced ship arriving Nov. 25 in Jacksonville, Fla. for payoff and to sign off foreign articles. Those departing must wait until vessel has cleared customs and payoff completed. Educational director urged everyone take advantage of Piney Point facility to upgrade skills. Treasurer stated $2,000 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested regarding foreign national riding gang on board. “The crew members of the Bobo can be proud of the fact that the ship has made four trips to Kuwait transporting equipment for the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. There’s been a lot of seatime and very little port time. The crew has handled it extremely well.” LAWRENCE GIANELLA (Ocean Ships, Inc.), Nov. 5—Chairman Bernardino R. Eda, Secretary Christopher B. Amigable, Educational Director Richard A. King. Chairman announced ship heading to Diego Garcia, Singapore, Guam, Japan, South Korea and then into the shipyard in May 2004. Educational director suggested crew members keep up to date on SIU and maritime news by reading monthly LOG and by upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for new DVD player, shower curtains and shower mats and for increase in dental coverage. Clarification requested on medical coverage for families living abroad. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), Nov. 30—Chairman Ronald Charles, Secretary Thomas D. Kreis, Educational Director Lamar A. Parker, Deck Delegate DeIsrael Williams, Engine Delegate Aniba O. Vega, Steward Delegate William Simmons. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 6 in New Orleans. Chief mate thanked deck department for good job cleaning tanks. Secretary asked those getting off to clean room for next person. Old clothes to be collected for needy in foreign ports. Educational director urged crew members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chief engineer said ice machine to be fixed in port. New dryer for crew laundry, new TV for crew lounge and new pillows will be ordered next trip. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into retiring at any age with 20 years seatime. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Haifa, Israel. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), Nov. 9—Chairman David N. Martz, Secretary Lito G. Acosta, Educational Director John C. Orr, Deck Delegate Ron Owens, Engine Delegate Kareem Abdul Joseph, Steward Delegate Hamil, Deck Delegate Edwin Ortega, Engine Delegate Ali S. Mohsin, Steward Delegate Joel A. Molinos. Chairman informed crew members that Coast Guard no longer prints discharges; therefore, discharges have no serial numbers. Secretary asked that anyone who observes needed repairs or who is in need of new mattress or other items, please note on repair list provided. Educational director encouraged Seafarers to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. “It’s your future.” Beef raised in steward department; no disputed OT reported. Lounge chairs received in Houston in July and AB received refrigerator in Christmas at Sea Aboard the Ewa Tom Stapleton, captain aboard the Ewa, sent the LOG this photo of the ship’s “fantastic steward department.” Christmas Day breakfast, lunch and dinner were superb, “even better than Thanksgiving, and the SIU should be very proud to have such outstanding members and shipmates,” he wrote in a note accompanying the photo. From the left are Assistant Cook Phil Dessett, Chief Cook Steve Bowmer, Steward/Baker Robert Miller and OBR Utility Kasem Ali. Wilfred Lambey. Bosun thanked everyone for smooth sailing and asked crew to read shipping agreement and Seafarers LOG. Secretary requested those members getting off turn in dirty linen and leave room clean for next person. Clean linen issued at 1500 hours the day before arrival. Treasurer stated $250 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department, especially GSU Alejandro Fiores for keeping mess hall clean. Also, outstanding jobs done by Unlicensed Apprentices Greg Scott and David Guthrie. MIDNIGHT SUN (IUM), Nov. 30—Chairman Fadel N. Saleh, Secretary Scott A. Opsahl, Educational Director Christopher W. Cunningham, Deck Delegate Mark E. Hoffman, Steward Delegate Abdullah M. Falah. Chairman announced payoff at sea. He asked that everyone be careful of ice on deck and ramp and stated lifelines to be moved back from edge of ramp opening. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep mess hall and lounge clean. He reminded crew to wash hands often, especially with flu season upon us, and asked crew to refrain from eating in serving line. Educational director reminded Seafarers to upgrade skills at Piney Point and keep shipping papers current. “Give yourself extra time to take care of seamen’s documents and STCW.” He also stressed importance of contributing to SPAD and of updating beneficiary information. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done, especially Thanksgiving Day spread. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Anchorage, Alaska. PERFORMANCE (USSM), Nov. 14—Chairman Jimmie L. Scheck, Secretary Charles B. Collins, Educational Director Robert J. October. New washing machine and drinking fountain to be installed soon. Clarification requested as to how vacation days are credited toward pension. Vote of thanks to steward department for great job. Next ports: Newark, N.J.; Charleston, S.C.; Miami, Fla.; Houston, Texas. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN (Ocean Ships, Inc.), Nov. 11— Chairman Dana Naze, Secretary Raymond L. Jones, Educational Director Ian Hemba, Deck Delegate Thomas Gagnon. Chairman announced vessel going into shipyard in Mobile, Ala. Crew asked to make sure rooms are emptied of all personal gear and trash. Educational director spoke about opportunities for upgrading at Piney Point and of need for more QMED courses. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendations made for contracts department to improve medical and dental benefits and have union send information on new ID cards. Suggestion also made to increase vacation days. Vote of thanks given to all three departments for jobs well done. VOYAGER (USSM), Nov. 16— Chairman Glenn R. Christianson, Secretary William P. McGee, Educational Director Morris A. Jeff, Steward Delegate Ruben Padilla. Chairman thanked everyone for safe trip. Educational director encouraged crew members to upgrade skills as often as possible at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $500 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made for company to provide safety shoes for deck personnel and for retirement to be possible when age and seatime total at least 65. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good food and service. Next ports: Newark, N.J.; Norfolk, Va.; Charleston, S.C. Seafarers LOG 19 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:06 PM Page 20 Final Departures Continued from page 18 Boatman Dail worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Allied Towing. He made his home in Belvidere, N.C. DWAIN DORSETT Pensioner Dwain Dorsett, 66, passed away Aug. 30. Boatman Dorsett began his career with the SIU in 1978 in the port of Houston after serving in the U.S. Navy. The Childress, Texas native was a member of the engine department and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by G&H Towing. He made his home in Livingston, Texas and started receiving retirement compensation in 1999. GEORGE GRITZ Pensioner George Gritz, 81, died Nov. 18. Boatman Gritz joined the union in 1964. The Oklahomaborn mariner sailed in the deck department. He started receiving stipends for his retirement in1976 and called Stonewall, N.C. home. CHARLES HAMLIN Pensioner Charles Hamlin, 87, died Sept. 20. He launched his seafaring career in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Virginia, Boatman Hamlin shipped in the engine department. He started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1982. Boatman Hamlin made his home in Surray, Va. Pensioner Richard Repsch, 79, died Aug. 12. He began his seafaring career in 1961 as a member of the engine department. Boatman Repsch worked primarily aboard Moran Towing of Philadelphia vessels and went on pension in 1987. Born in Philadelphia, he called Galloway, N.J. home. MICHAEL HUNT WAYNE R. WOODRING EDWARD FIKE Pensioner Michael Hunt, 71, passed away Dec. 5. Boatman Hunt started his career with the Seafarers in 1961. He was born in Philadelphia and shipped as a member of the deck department. Boatman Hunt made his home in Pennsylvania and began receiving his pension in 1993. Boatman Wayne R. Woodring, 53, passed away Sept. 8. Born in Pennsylvania, he joined the SIU in 1972 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Woodring shipped as a member of the deck department. He resided in Jacksonville, Fla. Pensioner Edward Fike, 66, passed away Nov. 26. He began his career with the SIU in 1961 in Cleveland. Brother Fike was born in Ohio and sailed as a member of the deck department. He made his home in Parma, Ohio. Brother Fike started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1999. DOMINIC PIAZZA Pensioner Dominic Piazza, 77, passed away Nov. 14. Boatman Piazza joined the Seafarers in 1965 in New Orleans. The Louisiana-born mariner shipped in the deck depart- ROLAND DETOUCHE REUBEN HARMOND Pensioner Roland DeTouche, 88, passed away Dec.11. Brother DeTouche began his career with the NMU in 1972. His first voyage originated out of the port of New York aboard the Periwill. Born in Panama, he worked in both the deck and engine departments. Brother Detouche started receiving retirement stipends in 1982. Pensioner Reuben Harmond, 84, passed away Nov. 4. He joined the NMU in 1951. Brother Harmond’s first ship was the Pan American. Born in McIntosh County, Ga., he worked in the engine department. Brother Harmond began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1982. He last shipped on the Womack Sea. Pensioner Donald Diaz, 83, died Dec. 11. Brother Diaz first sailed from the port of New Orleans aboard the Howell Lykes. Born in Louisiana, he worked in the steward department. Brother Diaz last sailed on the Ruth Lykes and began receiving his pension in 1991. JUAN MARTINEZ Pensioner Juan Martinez, 74, died Dec. 1. Brother Martinez embarked on his career with the NMU in 1960. He initially sailed out of the port of New York while working aboard the Francis R. Hart. Born in Honduras, Brother Martinez shipped as a member of the steward department. He started receiving his pension in 1985 and last sailed on the Gulf Supreme. 20 Seafarers LOG DONALD G. BORDERS Pensioner Donald G. Borders, 67, died Nov. 23. Brother Borders joined the SIU in 1970 in Alpena, Mich. after serving in the U.S Army. Born in Fulton, Ky., he worked in the engine department. Brother Borders last worked on the American Republic and began receiving his pension in 1994. He was a resident of Warren, Mich. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: DONALD DIAZ ment and worked mainly aboard vessels operated by Dravo Basic Materials Co. Boatman Piazza began receiving his pension in 1989. He lived in Houma, La. GEORGE PEARSON Pensioner George Pearson, 76, passed away Dec. 24. He began his NMU career in 1944. Brother Pearson’s first ship, the Mariposa, originated from Boston. Born in Minneapolis, Minn., he worked in the deck department. Brother Pearson last sailed on the Mormac Lake. He went on pension in 1970. ROBERT REIDLINGER Pensioner Robert Reidlinger, 76, died Nov. 19. Brother Reidlinger joined the NMU in 1944. Sailing from the port of New York, his first ship was the Robert Battey. The Pennsylvaniaborn mariner worked in the engine department, last sailing aboard the Lyons Creek. Brother Reidlinger began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1965. JUAN ROUBERT Pensioner Juan Roubert, 77, passed away Dec. 8. Born in Ponce, P.R., he joined the NMU ranks in 1946. The steward department member RICHARD REPSCH GREAT LAKES ROYAL BOOKER Pensioner Royal Booker, 70, died Nov. 7. He joined the Seafarers in 1960 in Detroit. Born in Hamberg, Iowa, Brother Booker sailed in the engine department, working primarily aboard vessels operated by American Steamship Co. Brother Booker made his home in Chestnut Mound, Tenn. and started receiving his pension in 1998. initially went to sea from the port of New York. His first vessel was the Henry D. Lindsley. Brother Roubert began collecting stipends for his retirement in 1979. He last sailed on the Santa Rosa. LUIS STOWHAS Pensioner Luis Stowhas, 86, passed away Oct. 12. Brother Stowhas commenced his NMU career in 1946, first sailing aboard a Sinclair Oil vessel. Born in Chile, he worked in the deck department. Brother Stowhas started receiving retirement compensation in 1967. He last worked on the Santa Luisa. HELIODORO THACHER Pensioner Heliodoro Thacher, 85, passed away Oct. 1.He launched his NMU career in the port of New York. Brother Thacher’s first ship was the SS Argentina. Born in Panama, he worked in the steward department. His last ship was the Export Builder. Brother Thacher began receiving his pension in 1985. OSCAR TURNER Pensioner Oscar Turner, 82, died Dec. 8. Brother Turner started his career with the NMU in 1954 and was previously a RICHARD HARTFORD Pensioner Richard Hartford, 79, died Sept. 29. Brother Hartford joined the Seafarers in 1962 in Toledo, Ohio after serving in the U.S. Army. He sailed in the Great Lakes as well as member of the Marine Cooks & Stewards. His first voyage was aboard the President Taft. Born in Louisiana, Brother Turner shipped in the steward department. He started receiving retirement compensation in 1988. inland divisions as a deck department member. Brother Hartford began receiving retirement stipends in 1986 and resided in Oregon, Ohio. CHRISTIAN IVERSON Pensioner Christian Iverson, 76, died Dec. 11. He joined the SIU in 1970 in Frankfort, Mich. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Brother Iverson worked in the Great Lakes as well as inland divisions. The steward department member initially worked aboard American Steamship’s J.S. Young and last sailed aboard a Bob-Lo Island vessel. He began collecting retirement stipends in 1992. Brother Iverson made his home in Pleasanton, Mich. RAILROAD MARINE THOMAS MARTIN Pensioner Thomas Martin, 90, passed away Sept. 21. Brother Martin commenced his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. A member of the deck department, Brother Martin was last employed on a Penn Central Transportation Co. vessel. He lived in Colnia, N.J. and went on pension in 1974. In addition to the foregoing individuals, the following NMU brothers, all of whom were pensioners, passed away on the dates indicated. NAME (Last, first) AGE DOD Barrett, Ellworthy 82 Dec. 1 Bergeron, Joseph 80 Nov. 21 Blake, John 76 Nov. 28 Bryant, Rufus 86 Nov. 10 Coffin, Martin 74 Dec. 6 Daniels, Jasper 82 Oct. 31 De Silva, Charles 79 July 11 Florence, James 70 Sept. 1 Fontenot, Joseph 72 Nov. 24 Ganter, John 77 Nov. 21 Grant, Edward 75 Nov. 9 Guerrero, Feliciano 68 Nov. 24 EARL WHITE Gundersen, Sigfred 92 Dec. 14 Pensioner Earl White, 80, passed away Sept. 27. He started his career with the NMU in 1954. Brother White worked in both the deck and engine departments. A native of Philadelphia, he worked primarily aboard the tug Brandyne. Brother White started receiving his pension in 1981. Jensen, Einer 74 Nov. 23 Jordon, Tommie 89 Dec. 17 Kennedy, Amos 83 Nov. 27 Lewis, Roy 69 Nov. 21 Mapp, Ian 87 Dec. 6 McLarty, Alfred 80 Nov. 9 Mietla, Walter 92 Dec. 10 Montalvo, Elias 80 Dec. 4 Oellano, Rosario 89 Dec. 14 Petersen, Arthur 93 Oct. 15 Quinones, Luis 77 Dec. 8 Richardson, Sam 79 Dec. 6 Robinson, Elario 76 Dec. 26 Ruiz, Jose 79 Nov. 13 Smith, Cephus 78 Dec. 8 Tejeda, Pedro 94 Dec. 2 Vlachos, Peter 79 Aug. 26 Walden, Lavergn 81 Nov. 15 AUGUSTUS WHITE Pensioner Augustus White, 74, died Sept. 27. Brother White joined the NMU in 1953 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Rocky Mount, N.C., he worked in both the steward and engine departments and upgraded his skills often. Brother White sailed on many vessels including the USNS Sappa Creek. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1994. KEOW P. WONG Pensioner Keow P. Wong, 84, died Nov. 18. Brother Wong’s first voyage originated from the port of New York aboard the Robert Howe. Born in China, he worked in the steward department. Brother Wong became a pensioner in 1969. February 2004 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:06 PM Page 21 SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgrading Courses Start Date Date of Completion Engine Utility (EU) March 22 May 17 April 16 June 11 Marine Electrician May 10 July 2 Refrigeration April 12 May 21 Welding February 2 March 29 February 20 April 16 Course The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. through the middle of 2004. 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. Safety Specialty Courses Start Date Date of Completion February 23 April 19 March 5 April 30 Basic Safety Training (BST) February 9 February 16 March 15 March 29 April 19 May 10 May 24 February 13 February 20 March 19 April 2 April 23 May 14 May 28 Course Deck Upgrading Courses Advanced Fire Fighting* Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman March 1 April 12 May 24 March 26 May 7 June 18 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids * (ARPA) (*must have radar unlimited) February 9 March 8 February 13 March 12 Celestial Navigation March 29 April 23 GMDSS (Simulator) March 1 March 12 Fast Rescue Boat May 3 June 7 May 7 June 11 Lifeboatman/Water Survival February 16 March 29 May 10 February 27 April 9 May 21 Government Vessels Navigation Fundamentals February 9 April 26 February 20 May 7 February 23 March 22 April 5 May 17 June 28 February 27 March 26 April 9 May 21 July 2 Radar February 23 May 10 March 5 May 21 Medical Care Provider February 9 April 5 May 31 February 20 April 16 June 11 February 9 March 8 February 13 March 12 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* February 9 March 29 May 17 February 20 April 9 May 28 March 15 March 19 Course Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) (*must have basic fire fighting) (*must have basic fire fighting) Steward Upgrading Courses Tankerman (PIC) Barge* Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning January 19, 2004. (*must have basic fire fighting) Academic Department Courses Recertification Steward February 9 March 8 Bosun (to be announced) 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 Junior Engineer, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be selfstudy. � UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Deep Sea Member † Lakes Member Date of Birth ______________________ † Inland Waters Member † If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ U.S. Citizen: Yes † No † Home Port _____________________________ 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _____________________________________ LAST VESSEL: _____________________________________ Rating: ___________ _____________________________________________________________________ Date On: ___________________________ Date Off: ________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? † Yes † No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? † Yes † No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? † Yes † No Firefighting: † Yes † No CPR: † Yes † No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ February 2004 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 2/04 Seafarers LOG 21 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:07 PM Page 22 Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 645 — Graduating from the water survival class are unlicensed apprentices from class 645 (in alphabetical order) Shane Avila, Mark Beck, Christopher Chever, Lloyd Clark, John Crawford, Nicholas Doffoh, Neftali Erausquin, Jor-el Holmberg, Darrion Ingram, Gilbert Johnson, Taneisha Johnson, Nathaniel Leachman, Jomar Rodriguez Diaz, Gary Santos, Damian Spedale, Ronald Tucker II, Clifton Wiggins, Trevor Wood and Robert York. Oiler — Completing the oiler course Dec. 12 are (in alphabetical order) Steven Benavides, Trevor Cohn, Jonathan Duncan, Paul Gross, Stephen Johnson, Reynaldo Lacayo, Nat Lamb, Christian Rosado and John Watson. Their instructor, Eric Malzkuhn, is in the back at left. Able Seaman — Receiving certificates for completion of the AB class ending Dec. 5 are upgrading students (in alphabetical order) Robyn Adamosky, Abdoulla Alssoudi, Milton Flynn, Abdul Hasan, James Jasman, Roy Logan, Jeffrey McPherson, Darriel Porchea, Jared Smith and Selina Sobers. Not pictured are James Reece and Paul Riley. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at far right. Engine Utility— Unlicensed apprentices in phase III of their training completed the engine utility course Dec. 12. They are (in alphabetical order) Damien Bautista, Kyle Byron, Gregory Davis, Si Hughes, Joshua Kilbourn, Felix Osorio, Carlos Perez, Annie Walker, Robert Walter, Matthew Whitmore and upgrading Seafarers Luis Ramirez, Luis Roebuck, David Simpson and Jerome Torrence. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Lifeboatman/ Water Survival — Successfully completing the water survival course Nov. 21 are (in alphabetical order) Liane Alicuben, Vanity Braley, Nelly Calamayan, Dean Ekman, Brian Kane, Evodio Lucero-Alcaide, Micahlah Shults, Natalie Tremblay and Sheila Venable. Lifeboatman/Water Survival — With instructor Stan Beck (standing left) are Nov. 21 graduates of the water survival class. They are (in alphabetical order) Angelie Avila, David Correa, Rickey Hoshino, Crystal Leyba, Jarret Rogerson and Janifer Salvacion. Academic Classes and Computer Lab In photo at left, instructor Rich Prucha (left) congratulates Seafarers Joseph Butasek (center) and Brandon Maeda for completing the full curriculum for college math. Butasek (in the photo at right) also received a certificate of achievement for completion of History 102: The United States from 1877. With him is his history instructor, Peggy Densford. In the photo at far right is Ronald Celious and instructor Rich Prucha. Celious graduated from the Computer Basics course Dec. 19. 22 Seafarers LOG February 2004 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/16/2004 4:07 PM Page 23 Paul Hall Center Classes Specially Trained OS — Alaskan fishermen completing the STOS course Dec. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — Dec. 12 graduates of the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course are (in alphabetical order) Dirk Adams, Colin Campbell, Ronald Celious, Kenneth Cooper, Maximino Dagoldol, Michael Gallagher, Stephen Gardner, Mariano Lino, Maximo Lugtu, Philip Perry, Darriel Porchea, Juan Sanchez, David Seeman, Jared Smith and Peter Williams. 12 are (in alphabetical order) Rolando Balmes, Michael Bell, James Dennis, Forrest Hosier, Lanny Pihlman, David Simpson, Joshua Stukey, Richard Summers and Harriet Wadley, Their instructor, Stacey Harris, is at far left. Lifeboatman/Water Survival — Under the instruction of Stan Beck (standing) are Dec. 5 graduates of the water survival course. They are (in no particular order) Cortney Bond, Adrienne Zucker, Brian Kuntzmann, David Martinez, Jennifer Reid, Merrinnage Costa, Francisco Reyes, Daniel Menck, Ashley Dheel, Derek Jodenschwager, Calvin Lester, Lauryn Heckel, Desiree Carlbom, Jennifer Kissee, Noel Destura and Shane Depee. Specially Trained OS — Upgrading Seafarers who completed the STOS course Dec. 12 are (from left) Oscar Swangin, David Black, Eugene Perez, Brad Wheeler (instructor), Kosar Iqbal, Edwin Pelingon, Sam Baffoe and Asad Al-Waseem. Lifeboatman/Water Survival — Flanked by instructors Stan Beck (left) and Herb Walling (right) are Dec. 12 graduates of the water survival course. They are (in no particular order) Cindy Hird, James Brzycki, Adrian Morales, Donna Rickley, Mustafa Warsame, Pamela Weedon, Robert Chin, James Conway Jr., Tanya Bradley, Owen Hatchett III, Gerald Byrd, Nate Jacobson, Jack Sonson, Eric Jensen and Lev Rosenstein. STCW — Dec. 26: Alec Berry, Rufus Byes, Henry Caudle, Ryan Clement, Jomadalyn Hilderbrand, Adam Hollis, Hoang Hung, Tony Luu, Joselito Ocampo, Roseann Remillong, Art Rolack, Jean Talus, Daniel Topolski, Jessica Voigtlander and David Waterbury. Basic Safety Training Classes STCW — Dec. 12: Celia Acacio, Jarvis Belle, Cortney Bond, Bianca Contreras, Merrinnage Costa, Gabrielle DePaulis, Shane Depee, Ashley Dheel, Stephen Dillon Jr., Elhusseiny Elnagger, Hector Escoto, Samuel Evans, Patrick Grodeska, Greg Halliday, Lauryn Heckel, Matthew Holley, Derek Jodenschweger, Andrew Jones, Brian Kuntzmann, Calvin Lester, David Martinez, Daniel Menck, Pamela Phillips, Francisco Reyes, John Trent, Richard Wiener, John Winiarski and Adrienne Zucker. Instructor Bernabe Pelingon is at far left. February 2004 STCW — Dec. 19: Tanya Bradley, James Brzycki, Gerald Byrd, Robert Chin, James Conway, Owen Hatchett III, Cindy Hird, Nate Jaconson, Eric Jensen, Donna Rickley, Lev Rosenstein, Jack Sonson, Mustafa Warsame, Andrea Lacafta, Terrie Johnson and Linda Anderson. Seafarers LOG 23 �21209_p9,11_14,17_24.qxd 1/22/2004 5:34 PM Page 24 Volume 66, Number 2 February 2004 1 D f S S 1 T — o p i f 1 a 1 The port of San Francisco continues to play an important role in merchant marine shipping. The photos appearing on this page were shot on board the SIU-crewed American Tern (Osprey Ship Management), Maui (Matson Navigation), Horizon Enterprise (Horizon Lines) and ADM Callaghan (Keystone Shipping) during their recent stops in the Bay City port. AB Ricardo Abella American Tern Chief Steward Denise Smith ADM Callaghan Left: Recertified Steward George Pino, Recertified Bosun Roger Reinke, SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone Horizon Enterprise Chief Steward Steven Parker American Tern 1st Asst. 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BREAUX ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AT TERM’S END ‘WE’RE ALWAYS READY’ SEAFARERS SET FOR ‘PART 2’ OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM PAUL HALL CENTER’S EGLINGTON REAPPOINTED TO MERPAC JONES ACT VESSELS SUPPORT U.S. TROOPS SO FAR, SO GOOD FOR PHARMACY AGREEMENT NAVY SHIP TRANSFERS TO CIVMAR FLEET NEW RULE IMPACTS MMD RENEWAL ‘HIGHT THREAT’ ALERT ISSUES MARAD ADVISES CAUTION IN WAKE OF HOMELAND SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT SIU VP CORGEY APPOINTED TO KEY LABOR POSITION ON MARITIME SECURITY GROUP FEDERATION AIMS TO BOOST GROCERY WORKERS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANTHRAX VACCINE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SMALLPOX REVAMPED FOWT COURSE PREPS STUDENTS FOR ENDORSEMENTS, STCW CERTIFICATION SEAFARER SHEPARD’S TALES ARE NO BULL FORMER SIU MEMBER WRITES VOLUME ABOUT LIFE IN MERCHANT MARINE COLORFUL BOOK SPOTLIGHTS INLAND TUGBOAT INDUSTRY DOT ANNOUNCES ‘E-SEAL’ TEST RESULTS RESTORED VICTORY SHIP IS BACK AT SEA SEAFARERS IN THE PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 02/01/2004 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. 66, No 2 2004 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/5ddc60ea1cc22c050737c5fa4add1019.pdf 73beba47b9d30b862e92a2c35587bf09 PDF Text Text Pgs1,12,20.qxd 12/20/2003 8:22 PM Page 1 Volume 66, Number 1 New Tanker ‘Floats Out’ The first of four Alaska Class double-hull oil tankers being built for BP Oil Shipping Company, USA recently was floated out at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego. The ship is scheduled to be finished dockside in preparation for delivery in June 2004. It will be named the Alaskan Frontier and operated by SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Co. Page 3. January 2004 Fourth ATB Christened Seafarers and SIU officials recently attended the christening of the tug Coastal Reliance and its companion barge 550-4 in Long Beach, Calif. The articulated tug-barge is the fourth in a series of new SIUcrewed ATBs entering service for Intrepid Ship Management. It is nearly identical to the tug Ocean Reliance and barge 550-3, pictured above. Page 3. SIU’s Year in Review Major stories were plentiful for Seafarers in 2003. The year began with SIU members crewing up Ready Reserve Force vessels that eventually sailed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (including the Cape Taylor, sailing past the Cape Texas, below). It ended with a gigantic legislative victory, as the U.S. Maritime Security Program expanded to 60 vessels and received a 10year extension. In between, the union gained numerous new shipboard job opportunities for Seafarers. Also, the U.S. Merchant Marine received ample recognition for its role during the war, as reflected by the group photo at right, which shows U.S. military and government officials joining Seafarers aboard the RRF vessel Wright in Baltimore. Page 24. Paul Hall Center Offers Marine Electrician Class Page 4 Port Security Update Page 5 Apply for Scholarship Page 6 San Francisco Hall Hosts Thanksgiving Gathering Pages 10-11 �Pg2.qxd 12/20/2003 7:22 PM Page 2 President’s Report Pictures of Success For the United States, two of the most dominant images of 2003 originated thousands of miles from home. The perfectly symbolic toppling of Saddam Hussein’s statue in Baghdad and, months later, grainy video of the ousted dictator that was taken right after his capture offered satisfying reinforcement of Operation Iraqi Freedom’s success. Those pictures undoubtedly resonated with Michael Sacco Seafarers, in part because more than 2,000 SIU members sailed in support of U.S. and allied forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Though the all-out combat phase of the war ended many months ago, the mission of course is far from finished. In fact, the sealift operation that the U.S. Military Sealift Command has dubbed “OIF 2” already is underway. This means widespread activations and mobilizations of U.S.-flag military support ships in 2004, many of them crewed by Seafarers. It means another chance to live up to our role as the nation’s Fourth Arm of Defense. Make no mistake, the SIU and the entire U.S.-flag fleet earned top marks last year during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I’ve never been more proud of this membership. From the first activations through the long, uncertain waits near Turkey, from the dangerous voyages into Kuwait through the many follow-up round trips, you answered the call. You served your country and you delivered the goods. That’s one reason why I thought it was so appropriate that President Bush approved an extended, expanded U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP) near the end of the year. Even though the efforts to pass a new MSP started long before the war, I believe that the 10-year extension is an affirmation of the U.S. Merchant Marine’s importance to our national and economic security. Certainly it’s no stretch to say that both the testimony in favor of a new MSP, along with post-war comments about U.S. mariners’ service, clearly shows that our value is understood at the highest levels of government and by the leaders of our armed forces. The war and the MSP weren’t the only big stories for this union in 2003. We added a wide range of new ships to the SIU fleet, including cable ships, tankers, military support ships, containerships, ATBs and others. We also got a glimpse of future jobs as the first new Alaska Class tanker neared its final stages of construction. We opened a new, full-service union hall in Joliet, Ill. and made extensive improvements to the Houston hall. We remained extremely active in the international forums that are so important to the future of our industry and our union. In the face of a staggering national health care crisis, we secured contracts that ensure top-of-the-line medical benefits. There were other gains, too, and with that in mind I encourage all Seafarers to read the “year in review” story on the back page of this issue. It’s an uplifting piece that accurately reflects what the SIU has accomplished. We’ve made tremendous progress, and we continue heading in the right direction. As we begin another year, I again thank you, the membership, for your skilled, reliable work and your rock-solid support of this union. And I also want to credit our officials and other staff members whose work is vital to the union’s progress. We’re all part of the same winning team, the same SIU family. And there is no doubt that, together, we will continue to accomplish great things in 2004 and beyond. Volume 66, Number 1 January 2004 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. 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 © 2004 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Nationwide Rallies Demand Freedom to Form Unions Tens of thousands of union activists and their allies took part in more than 90 events in 64 cities on Dec. 10 to mark International Human Rights Day and boost the union movement’s campaign to restore every worker’s right to a voice on the job. Through town hall meetings, rallies and candlelight vigils, they pledged to educate and mobilize union members; fight employer interference on local organizing campaigns; lobby members of Congress to support improvements to labor law; and keep workers’ rights at the center of the 2004 election efforts. Dec. 10 commemorates the anniversary of the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The declaration establishes the right of people in every nation to form unions and negotiate contracts. The U.S. government had recognized that right 13 years earlier with the National Labor Relations Act. But while workers have the legal right to form unions to negotiate for better benefits, pay, safety standards and working conditions, employers across the country routinely block their efforts with threats, coercion and intimidation. One-quarter of private sector employers fire at least one worker during a campaign to form a union, according to research conducted at Cornell University. The research also found that almost all private-sector employers—92 percent—who are involved in organizing campaigns, force employees to attend closeddoor meetings to hear anti-union propaganda. Speaking at a Washington, D.C., rally, Martha Gardon said, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said that blocking employees’ freedom to choose union representation “hurts workers and it is hurting our country.” AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Rich Trumka told supporters at a Pittsburgh rally, “Workers everywhere in the world have the right to organize.” “My co-workers want a union, but they are scared.” Gardon, a parking lot attendant and member of Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees Local 27, is helping workers at other garages form a union. “If the law protected us from threats, we’d be able to organize more quickly,” she said. “There are 45 million workers in our country who say they would join a union in an instant if they could, but they are prevented from doing that by employers and anti-worker elected leaders who have systematically stolen the freedom to organize from workers,” said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, who led thousands of New York City workers and their allies on a march from Wall Street to the New York office of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) at Federal Plaza. “This hurts workers and it is hurting our country.” Silhouettes along the demonstration route profiled some of the 14,000 workers who filed suits with the NLRB in New York state last year, describing how their employers violated their rights. In other events around the country, workers rallied with AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka and Steelworkers President Leo Gerard at Giant Eagle Supermarket in Pittsburgh in support of grocery workers trying to form a union with USWA. The workers said the company threatens and disciplines them when they refuse to sign antiunion literature. Seven workers said they were fired for trying to form a union. Minnesota activists gathered at the state capitol, where Wendell Anderson, Swedish consul emeritus and former Minnesota governor, accepted a resolution asking Continued on page 4 U.S., China Sign Maritime Pact The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) last month announced that the United States and China had signed “the most far-reaching, five-year bilateral U.S.-China maritime agreement in the history of maritime trade between the two nations during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.” The agency further described the pact as “a sweeping agreement that gives U.S. registered shipping companies the legal flexibility to perform an extensive range of new business activities in China, including logistic operations, and providing services for their own vessels and alliance partnerships…. The agreement offers U.S. companies similar privileges to those that Chinese companies already enjoy in the United States.” The agreement was signed at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. “as part of the continuing Bush administration effort to strengthen U.S.-China relations and expand trade between the two countries,” MarAd reported. U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and China’s Minister of Communications Zhang Chunxian signed the pact. Mineta said, “This new agreement strengthens the U.S. shipping industry by opening new U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert markets in China and enhancing efficiencies in overseas shipping by allowing direct market access.” He added, “It puts our shipping companies where the business is, closer to their markets and their customers. Based on free market principles, it opens significant new business opportunities for U.S. companies and their partners who do business in China.” According to MarAd, more cargo containers move between China and the United States than any other country in the world. Over 3.2 million containers transit via ship between the two countries every year. Maritime Administrator Captain William G. Schubert stated, “This agreement is expected to generate more business for American shipping and will facilitate more cargo moving across the Pacific. Positive employment benefits will result for the U.S. shipping industry and related industries associated with port operations and services, like trucking and rail.” The agreement represents a long-awaited culmination of discussions and negotiations that have taken place over the past five years between the United States and China. January 2004 �Pgs3,5,9_11.qxd 12/21/2003 7:28 PM Page 3 Seafarers Crew Up New ATB Seafarers are sailing aboard the newest articulated tug-barge (ATB) operated by Intrepid Ship Management. The tug Coastal Reliance and its accompanying barge 550-4 were christened Nov. 18 in Long Beach, Calif., although they already had been operating for some time. The ATB is the fourth in a program of new builds. The 9,280-horsepower tug Coastal Reliance and 155,000-barrel barge 550-4 were built by Bay Shipbuilding Company in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. “I’m confident that the well-trained SIU members crewing up the Coastal Reliance and 550-4 will continue to do a great job, just as their brother and The four new SIU-crewed ATBs include the Ocean Reliance and its barge 550-3. sister Seafarers have done exemplary work aboard the other new ATBs,” said SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. Also in service are the Sea Reliance/550-1, the Sound Reliance/550-2 and the Ocean Reliance/550-3. The key difference between the newly constructed ATBs and the traditional West Coast tug and barge unit is the method of attachment. The ATB tug is attached to the stern notch of the barge with an Intercon coupler system allowing the tug to push the barge at sea versus the traditional means of towing the barge at sea. The primary benefits of the ATB configuration are greater speed (12 knots versus seven to nine knots), higher fuel efficiency and greater handling capability. According to the company, the ATB tank vessel incorporates the latest advances in environmental protection and safety while providing increased efficiencies in hose handling, anchoring, mooring, discharge and loading of product. The 550-4 is double hulled and the tug is double sided. The barge, built, documented and maintained to the requirements of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) “SafeHull” standards, has an inert gas system as well as an enhanced cargo system and a fully redundant ballast system. The Coastal Reliance meets all SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and ABS criteria, and has a foam capable fire monitor; twin fuel efficient, reduced emission electronic diesel engines; a noise reduction package and other upgrades to increase crew comfort. The communication and navigation equipment is among the most technologically advanced in the industry. The tug Coastal Reliance enters the notch of the 550-4. The Alaskan Frontier is scheduled for delivery in June. Seafarers will crew the new vessel. Shipyard Floats Out First BP Tanker Pictured at the christening are Steve Collar, VP of business development for MTL; Clorinda Nothstein and Jan Chilelli of Shell Trading U.S.; and crew members of Coastal Reliance/550-4, Captain Dale Wilson, Chief Mate Chris Valley, 2nd Mate Bob Mills, Chief Engineer Paul Joiner, AB Tankerman Brian McLarnon, AB Tankerman Lewis Findley, Utility Bobby Tierney and Utility Karen Fensel. Progress Continues on Project America Ship The 2,146-passenger Pride of America was floated out of a building drydock in Bremerhaven, Germany on Nov. 1, following extensive hull work. The Pride of America will sail under Norwegian Cruise Line’s NCL America brand, with a U.S. crew. The U.S.-flag vessel is scheduled for christening July 4 in Hawaii; it will sail on seven-night inter-island cruises. A second NCL America vessel, Pride of Aloha, is slated to enter service in October 2004. It will sail on three- and four-night Hawaii cruises starting in Honolulu. No date has been announced for a third NCL America ship that also is expected to join the fleet. The Pride of America initially was part of Project America, a major effort to boost U.S. shipbuilding and the U.S.-flag cruise industry. The development was hurt by the attacks of September 11, 2001, but NCL last year committed to beginning a U.S.-flag operation in Hawaii. A fairly new federal law allows the company to complete Project America as a U.S.-flag and U.S.crewed operation. To that end, NCL purchased the partially completed first Project America ship and substantial materials and related components for the second Project America ship from Northrop January 2004 Grumman Ship Systems in September 2002. The legislative initiative was designed to recover the U.S. investment in Project America, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity and tax receipts, and creating more than 20,000 U.S. jobs. The Pride of America is 839 feet long and will be equipped with an enlarged diesel electric power system. Its amenities will be state-of-the-art. NCL last spring announced it also had purchased the S.S. United States and the S.S. Independence, with an eye toward possibly refurbishing the vessels and using them for mainland U.S. itineraries where cruises currently aren’t available. National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) recently announced it has floated out Hull 484, the first of four Alaska Class double-hull oil tankers being built for BP Oil Shipping Company, USA. The ship—which will be operated by SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Co. (ATC)—will be finished dockside in preparation for delivery in June 2004. The vessel will be named the Alaskan Frontier. The San Diego-based shipyard also held a keel-laying ceremony for Hull 485, the second doublehull oil tanker being constructed for BP. The second ship is scheduled to be delivered in November 2004, with subsequent ships to be delivered in 2005 and 2006. Those vessels will deliver Alaska North Slope crude oil to refineries on the U.S. West Coast. Delivery of the ships will satisfy the commitment BP made as part of an agreement with the state of Alaska to accelerate (by an average of one year) the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 retirement dates of non-double hull vessels in BP’s chartered Alaska fleet. Each of the new tankers will be designed to last at least 35 years to as long as 50 years. Each will be 941 feet long with a 164foot beam, a capacity of 1.3 million barrels and a design draft of 61.5 feet. BP reported that each ship is being built with redundant propulsion and steering systems which include twin diesel-electric power systems in segregated engine rooms, twin propellers and twin rudders. Use of dieselelectric propulsion systems will reduce air emissions at sea and in port while reducing maintenance “down time.” To help eliminate accidental oil leaks, the propeller shafts will be cooled and lubricated with seawater instead of lubricating oil. Cargo piping will be installed in the cargo tanks, instead of on deck, to reduce the risk of small spills. The ships will be fitted with state-of-the-art machinery and cargo control systems and an integrated navigation system. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, February 16, 2004 for the observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. The Pride of America is scheduled to begin offering cruises this summer. Seafarers LOG 3 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:13 PM Page 4 Marine Electrician Course Stresses Hands-On Training The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers a newly revamped Marine Electrician course that emphasizes practical instruction while also including classroom sessions. “It’s a very thorough course designed for students who are serious about becoming marine electricians,” noted J.C. Wiegman, assistant director of training at the Piney Point, Md. facility. “Overall, I’d describe it as challenging, worthwhile and very up-to-date.” The curriculum includes eight weeks (280 hours) of instruction and provides engine department personnel Carrying out motor resistance checks are Charles (Rus) Jones (left) and Rene Vazquez. with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to perform maintenance and repair operations on motors, generators and controllers on board ships. Successful completion of the course will entitle the students to receive the electrician’s endorsement on their merchant mariner’s document. The topics covered by the course include electrical safety (precautions and results of disregarding them); electrical fundamentals (discussion of electron theory and voltage production); batteries (description of the operation and maintenance of marine electrical batteries); direct current theory (defining Ohm’s law and basic problem-solving in series and parallel circuits); and marine electrical hardware (explanation of conduit, stuffing tubes, cables and their ratings). Additionally, the class covers electrical test equipment; practical demonstrations of the devices and wiring methods for shipboard 120 VAC systems; an explanation of the operation of the ship’s main electrical power distribution system; a description of sine wave formation and problem solving for both parallel and series AC circuits; practical operation and maintenance on AC generators; practical maintenance and overhaul techniques for AC 3 phase motors; and practical maintenance and troubleshooting techniques for AC motor controllers. Also included are an explanation of the operation and maintenance of DC generators; practical demonstration of DC motor operation and maintenance; practical demonstration of DC motor controller maintenance and troubleshooting techniques; practical demonstration reading and interpreting electrical diagrams; and practical demonstration for the repair of small appliances. A section on shipboard maintenance techniques features a description of the operation and maintenance of electric forklift trucks, elevators, cargo winches, anchor windlass, sound-powered telephone systems, engine order telegraphs, steering control systems, salinity monitoring systems, HVAC controls, auxiliary boiler flame safeguard controls, cathodic protection systems and shipboard alarms systems. The next Marine Electrician course at Piney Point is scheduled to begin May 10. Notice Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Initial Eligibility Rule Change As previously reported, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is about to enter into an agreement with Prescription Solutions to provide a quality pharmacy benefit at a savings to the Plan. In order to help eliminate implementation problems, several rule changes were suggested. The first change was to modify the eligibility requirement as it pertains to the pharmacy benefit. As reported in October, the Trustees of the Plan directed that the eligibility for the drug program be changed so that a participant with at least 90 days of covered employment prior to September 30 be covered for the prescription program from January 1 through June 30 of the following year and that an employee with at least 120 days in a calendar year be covered for the prescription benefit for the entire following year. The one-day-in-six-months requirement was eliminated for the prescription program. The Trustees of the Plan have now directed that the initial 75-day eligibility rule for new employees also be changed. Therefore, please note that effective January 1, 2004, the eligibility rule for new employees has been changed to the following: A new employee reaching his 75th day of employment on or before June 30 of a calendar year will be covered for the remainder of that calendar year. Additionally, any new employee reaching the 75th day of employment between July 1 and December 31 of any calendar year will be covered for the remainder of that calendar year as well as the entire following year. With the exception of the pharmacy benefit, coverage for all other benefits would still require one day of employment in the six month period immediately preceding the date of any claim. Further details on this change will appear in an upcoming issue of the LOG. Norman Dauphin (left) and Hugo Infante perform a motor controller voltage check. Therman Ames III (left) and Kenneth Ross (right) practice lube purifier maintenance. Lakes Seafarers Ratify Contract Seafarers sailing aboard the tug Michigan and barge Great Lakes unanimously have approved a new five-year contract that includes wage increases and other gains. The agreement, retroactive to September 1, 2003, boosts wages in each year of the pact and also increases maintenance and cure. Further, the contract provides crew members with the opportunity to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, based in Piney Point, Md. Operated by Keystone Great Lakes Inc., the Michigan and Great Lakes form an integrated tug-barge. The ITB transports oil and normally calls on ports in Charlevoix, Mich. and Whiting, Indiana—both located on Lake Michigan. Unions Campaign for Voice on the Job Continued from page 2 Sweden’s ambassador to the United Nations for help in bringing the United States into compliance with the U.N. Declaration on Human Rights. Boston union members and allies marched and rallied to support workers at Telecom USA and the Worcester, Mass., manufacturer Saint Gobain Industries. At Telecom USA last summer, 41 workers said they were fired for trying to form a union, while Saint Gobain workers voted nearly two-and-a-half years ago to form a union with UAW, but have been stonewalled since then by their employer during contract negotiations. “Here in Massachusetts and in thousands of other workplaces 4 Seafarers LOG across the country, workers are being lied to, harassed, threatened, coerced, followed, disciplined and even fired when they try to exercise their legal right to form a union,” Massachusetts AFL-CIO leaders Robert Haynes and Kathleen Casavant wrote in a Boston Globe opinion column. The newspaper also editorialized in favor of strengthening rights at work. At the Washington rally, U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy (DMass.) noted, “More and more employers today are illegally threatening, intimidating and firing workers to prevent them from gaining a stronger voice on pay and conditions in the workplace. But the laws are so poorly enforced today that in one-quarter of all union organizing drives, employers fire workers illegally with impunity. To help protect the freedom to form unions, Kennedy is co-sponsoring the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) with U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.). The proposed legislation, S. 1925 and H.R. 3619, will allow employees to freely choose whether to form unions by signing cards authorizing union representation; provide mediation and arbitration for first contract disputes; and establish stronger penalties for violation of employee rights when workers seek to form a union and during first contract negotiations. Encouraged by activists who sent more than 50,000 faxes to their elected representatives asking that they co-sponsor the landmark legislation, more than 125 members of the House and Senate are supporting EFCA. Seafarers who sail aboard the tug Michigan and barge Great Lakes unanimously approved a five-year contract with wage increases and other gains. January 2004 �Pgs3,5,9_11.qxd 12/20/2003 8:10 PM Page 5 Drop in the Ocean? U.S. Port Security Grants are Substantial, But Many Potential Expenses Unfunded Director of Homeland Security Tom Ridge on Dec. 10 announced the allocation of $179 million in port security grants to various projects in scores of locations across the nation. The funding is part of what the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) calls its commitment to enhance security at our nation’s key ports and facilities. Provided through the Port Security Grant Program, these new awards are expected to contribute to important security upgrades like new patrol boats in the harbors, surveillance equipment and the construction of new command and control facilities. Officials at U.S. ports are commending the DHS for the grants, according to reports, even though the funding covers less than onefifth of potential expenses associated with port security. The grant program, which provides resources for security planning and projects to improve dockside and perimeter security that is vital to securing our critical national seaports, represents one layer of the DHS system of defenses for our nation’s ports. Safeguards include monitoring the people, cargo and vessels entering our ports from the time they leave a foreign port to the time they arrive in the United States. “The Department of Homeland Security is committed to further securing our nation’s highways, mass transit systems, railways, waterways and pipelines, each of which is critical to ensuring the freedom of mobility and economic growth,” said Secretary Ridge. “These projects are critical to the mission of securing our ports.” The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration evaluated the Port Security Grant applications and selected the grant award recipients. The latest round of grants has been awarded to 442 projects in 326 locations to 235 applicant organizations from across the nation. “The Department is committed to improving security at our maritime facilities, and we know that our ports are not secured from Washington,” said Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security Asa Hutchinson. “The relationship between the government and the private companies that run these facilities is a crucial one that we are committed to strengthening to protect our nation’s ports.” In addition to these awards totaling $179 million, the DHS also awarded $170 million from the FY ’03 budget from the Port Security Grant Program in June and $75 million in port security grants for specific projects from the FY ’03 Supplemental Budget from the Office for Domestic Preparedness in May 2003. “We applaud TSA for providing a considerable portion of the 2004 appropriation in this round of grants to help secure America’s ports,” stated American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President Kurt Nagle. “It is vital for our nation’s security that these investments in port security be made in a timely manner.” Ports had sought funding for 1,065 security enhancement measures; 442 of the plans will be funded under this, the third round of funding. Applications totaling over $987 million had been submitted by ports across the country seeking funding assistance in order to comply with new U.S. Coast Guard security regulations that take effect next year. The grants are a combination of $104 million in FY ’02 funds and a portion of the $125 million in FY ’04 appropriations for port security. St. Louis Hosts Yearly Union Industries Show The St. Louis America’s Center is scheduled to host this year’s AFLCIO Union Industries Show April 23-26. As usual, numerous union-made goods and services will be on display, and admission is free. “The AFL-CIO Union Industries Show has everything from unionraised, union-trained seeing-eye dogs to union-made wedding cakes, motorcycles and blue jeans, all under one roof,” said Charles Mercer, president of the AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades Department, which produces and manages the event. More than 300 exhibits covering an area equal to four football fields will bring to life the show’s theme, “America at Its Best,” Mercer said. Except for a few years during World War II, the AFL-CIO Union Industries Show has visited one U.S. city each year since 1938. St. Louis last hosted the show in 1993. The event features live demonstrations, such as “high iron” construction work, silk-screening, haircutting and other crafts and trades. The public may win free prizes including new cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles, ranges and refrigerators. Students and job seekers can meet training and apprenticeship coordinators and representatives from dozens of different industries. The show features area unions and unionized employers, as well as national companies and labor organizations, to underscore their important contributions to the economic and social life of the community, Mercer explained. “We work in close collaboration with the St. Louis Central Labor Council (in which the SIU participates) and affiliated unions and employers throughout the region to make this an entertaining, as well as an educational experience for the entire family,” Mercer said. Show hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. More information about the event, including how to become an exhibitor, is available at www.unionindustriesshow.org. January 2004 Nagle says federal assistance is key to ensuring ports can address enhanced security demands. “Public ports’ financial resources pale in comparison to the enormous needs, yet America cannot afford for port security to go under-funded. While the latest round of funding is significant, it covers only about 18 percent of the costs ports identified in the security projects set forth in their recent applications.” The AAPA president said ports have already spent hundreds of millions of dollars to boost security since 9/11, and expenses continue to rise. According to U.S. Coast Guard estimates, ports will need to spend $5.4 billion on enhanced security measures over the next 10 years to comply with new federal regulations mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), with more than $1 billion of that to be invested in the first year alone. Califorinia Dispute Continues, But West Va. Grocery Strike Ends Striking Kroger supermarket workers in West Virginia on Dec. 11 ended their two-month old dispute while thousands of their United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union brothers and sisters in California remained on the picket lines. The principal issue in both strikes is the same— paying for medical benefits. The West Virginia strike, which also involved workers from a few stores in Kentucky and Ohio, commenced Oct. 13 when employees walked out over a proposed contract provision that would have capped increases in company contributions for medical benefits at 8 percent annually. Medical insurance costs have been doubling every three years or so lately, which would mean that employees under the Kroger proposal potentially would have been stuck with significant increases in premiums to avoid equally significant reductions in benefits. According accounts by The Associated Press, the new contract covering UFCW members in West Virginia—accepted by a 962-717 membership vote—provides for a 10.5 percent cap on increases in employer contributions to medical benefits. Additionally, the new agreement calls for two 25-cent hourly pay increases for full time-time workers, bringing them to a maximum pay of $11.76 an hour, and two lump-sum bonuses of up to $500 each during the term. The agreement covers 3,300 UFCW members in 44 stores in the three states. The West Virginia strike was being watched with interest in California because of its similarities to the UFCW strike against Vons, a division of Safeway. As reported earlier in the Seafarers LOG, the day after UFCW workers walked off their jobs at Vons stores Oct. 11, Ralphs and Albertson’s stores locked out their UFCW workers. Ralphs is owned by Kroger. Altogether some 70,000 took to the picket lines. In Southern California, where the medical insurance covering employees was traditionally paid for entirely by the companies, the contract they proposed asked workers to pay a token amount, $5 per week, for continued coverage. Published reports say the offer had strong public relations appeal because most people who read or heard of it in news accounts accepted the request as SIU member Jeff Parsley, left, and St. Louis SIU Port Agent Becky Sleeper, far right, joined striking workers from UFCW Local 655 on the picket lines last year. Local 655 workers, who are employed by Shop ’n Save and Schnucks in St. Louis, were on strike for the same reasons as the brothers and sisters in California and in West Virginia. The St. Louis dispute ended Oct. 31. reasonable. But an actuarial accountant retained by the union predicted that, because of details buried in the language of the proposed contract, employee contributions could reach $95 per week within three years. All three companies have said they cannot continue to bear the full cost of those benefits and remain competitive, especially with Wal-Mart slated to move into the California grocery market in the next year or so. Union spokesmen, including San Diego Local 135 President Mickey Kasparian, have said the workers are willing to consider proposals that include an employee contribution for health care, but not one that shifts a large portion of the cost burden to employees. As of press time for the Seafarers LOG, the dispute still was ongoing. Talks between the UFCW and Albertsons Inc., Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. were scheduled to resume Dec. 19. The two sides last had met for consultations Dec. 7 with the help of a federal mediator. Report Cites Net Loss Of Nearly 900,000 Jobs NAFTA Hammers U.S. Manufacturing Sector A leading trade expert at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) recently reported that since the so-called North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed in 1993, the United States has suffered a resultant net loss of 879,280 jobs—primarily in manufacturing. The EPI’s Robert Scott claimed that free-trade advocates “consistently gloss over the bottom line job loss figure by touting the jobs gained as a result of exports under NAFTA but ignoring the much larger losses caused by the rapid rise of imports under the agreement…. Ignoring imports and counting only exports is like balancing a checkbook by counting only deposits but not withdrawals.” In a thoroughly detailed “briefing paper” available on the EIP web site (http://www.epinet.org/), Scott also wrote, “The loss of these jobs is just the most visible tip of NAFTA’s impact on the U.S. economy. In fact, NAFTA has also contributed to rising income inequality, suppressed real wages for production workers, weakened workers’ collective bargaining powers and ability to organize unions, and reduced fringe benefits.” The labor movement vigorously fought against NAFTA and lost by the narrowest of margins, all the while warning of the very pitfalls that have materialized. Scott describes the trade pact as “a free trade and investment agreement that provided in- vestors with a unique set of guarantees designed to stimulate foreign direct investment in Mexico and Canada. It has facilitated the movement of factories from the United States to Canada and Mexico. Most of these jobs were high-wage positions in manufacturing industries.” Through its first nine years (1993-2002), NAFTA resulted in an increase in exports that created almost 800,000 jobs, but it displaced production that would have supported nearly 1.7 million jobs. “These NAFTA-related job losses suggest that U.S. workers have good reason to be concerned that the proposed Free Trade Agreement of the Americas will threaten jobs and communities,” Scott noted. The EPI is a self-described nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy. Seafarers LOG 5 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:13 PM Page 6 Freedom Sails Car Carrier Enters Service The Seafarers-crewed car carrier Freedom recently set sail from Baltimore, marking its first voyage under the Stars and Stripes. The newly reflagged vessel started its first U.S.-flag run in early November. “I like it. It’s the first time I’ve sailed on a car carrier,” said AB Tim Vaefaga. QMED Dean McFarland, also part of the ship’s first U.S. crew, said the mariners looked forward to sailing aboard a newly contracted vessel. The Freedom is the fifth U.S.-flag car carrier in the American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) fleet. It joins the Independence, Liberty, Resolve and Patriot, and is under the technical management of Pacific-Gulf Marine. Built in 1996, the vessel previously traded under the Norwegian flag as the Takamine. The ship is 623 feet long, 106 feet wide and has a total capacity of 5,890 cars. It is ideally suited for roll-on/roll-off, project and “heavy lift” cargoes. A sister ship to the Tanabata, the vessel is sailing in ARC’s service between the U.S. East Coast and Northern Europe. Its ports of call include Baltimore; Charleston, S.C.; Brunswick, Ga.; Radicatel, France; Antwerp, Belgium; Bremerhaven, Germany; and Southampton, U.K. The Freedom’s service speed is 19 knots. Pictured in the Freedom’s crew mess following the reflagging ceremony in Baltimore are (from left) Captain Craig Langford, Chief Steward Stephen Bird, SA Jarrod Pestana, Chief Cook Jim Kingsley and SIU Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz. Far left: QMED Dean McFarland (left) and QMED Gary McDonald were part of the Freedom’s first U.S. crew. Immediate left: AB Tim Vaefaga stands on the ship’s ramp. Right: John Grayson is the bosun on the Freedom. IMPORTANT NOTICE SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN — COBRA NOTICE HEALTH CARE CONTINUATION Under federal law, a participant and his or her dependents have the right to elect to continue their Plan coverage in the event that they lose their eligibility. This right is granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as “COBRA.” The COBRA law allows a participant and his or her dependents to temporarily extend their benefits at group rates in certain circumstances where coverage under the Plan would otherwise end. A participant and his or her dependents have a right to choose this continuation coverage if they lose their Plan coverage because the participant failed to meet the Plan’s seatime requirements. In addition, a participant and his or her dependents may have the right to choose continuation coverage if the participant becomes a pensioner ineligible for medical benefits. The participant’s dependents may also elect continuation coverage if they lose coverage under the Plan as the result of the participant’s (1) death; (2) divorce; or (3) Medicare eligibility. A child can also elect COBRA if as the result of his or her age, he or she is no longer a dependent under the Plan rules. If a member and his or her dependents feel that they may qualify, or if they would like more information concerning these rights, they should contact the Plan office at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Since there are important deadlines that apply to COBRA, please contact the Plan as soon as possible to receive a full explanation of the participant’s rights and his or her dependents’ rights. SEAFARERS BENEFIT PLANS NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS Keep the Plan Informed of your Address Changes It is important that all participants remember to keep the Plan informed of any change of address. Update your Beneficiary Designations Keep your beneficiary designations up to date. In the event that your beneficiary predeceases you, you must submit a substitute designation. Inform the Plan of your Divorce In order for your spouse to be eligible to receive continuation coverage (under COBRA) from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, you or your spouse must inform the Plan at the time of your divorce. Please submit a copy of the divorce decree to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Full-time College Students If your dependent child is a full-time college student, you must submit a letter of attendance every semester in order for your child to be covered by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan P.O. Box 380 Piney Point, MD 20674 Don’t Let the Scholarship Deadline Pass You By The deadline for receipt of applications for the Seafarers 6 Seafarers LOG Health and Benefits Plan scholarship program is April 15, 2004. That is only three months away, so if you plan to apply for one of the eight monetary awards being given, don’t put it off any longer. Three of the scholarships for 2004 are reserved for SIU members. One of those is in the amount of $20,000 for study at a four-year college or university. The other two are for $6,000 each and are intended as two-year awards for study at a post-secondary community college or vocational school. The other five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $20,000 each to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. With the April 15, 2004 deadline, that leaves three months from now in which to send away for the program booklet and start working on collecting the items needed for inclusion with the application (such as transcripts, certificates of graduation, letters of recommendation, a photograph and certified copy of birth certificate). Applicants should also arrange to take either the SAT or ACT no later than February 2004 in order to ensure the results reach the selection committee in time to be evaluated. Anyone who truly wants to continue his or her education beyond the high school level should be able to do so—and the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is trying to help. Apply now! P lease send me the 2004 SIU Scholarship Program booklet 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: Self Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 1/04 January 2004 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/21/2003 7:42 PM a p n S s hots U IS ABOARD THE SEABULK MARINER — AB Timothy Jackson paints the mast from the bosun’s chair while Recertified Bosun Ramon Castro stands by. m o fr Page 7 ABOARD THE SEABULK MARINER — Chief Cook Mariano Martinez prepares one of his specialties: shrimp fried rice. Recertified Bosun Ramon Castro sent this photo and the one at left to the LOG. e W h o t r d l d n u o Ar GUAM — SIU Guam Port Agent Jeff Turkus last November visited crew members aboard the USNS Kilauea at the naval facility at Kilo Wharf, Marianas in Guam. He met and spoke with the crew during lunch (photo directly above). In top photo, Turkus is flanked by AB Paul Kidd (right), who signed up as a new Government Services member at the meeting, and AB Tesfelt Mahari, who recruited Kidd into the union. ABOARD THE USNS WATKINS — The USNS Watkins and its crew were presented with a certificate of appreciation for outstanding support in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom from the Military Traffic Management Command, Southwest Asia. The Watkins was the first LMSR to arrive at the port of Ash Shuaiba, Kuwait and, to date, has made more port calls there than any other vessel. After receiving the certificate (inset), Bosun James K. Walker informed the captain that only one person had made all eight runs to Ash Shuaiba—AB Greg Brunson (left). Brunson joined the union in the port of Norfolk, Va. in 2001 through the veterans’ program, after serving in the Navy for 20 years. With him is Captain Kurt Kleinschmidt, an SIU hawsepiper. NEW YORK, N.Y. — At the United Seamen’s Service 2003 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards dinner last November, SIU President Michael Sacco (center) accepts an Operation Iraqi Freedom plaque on behalf of the SIU membership for their support in the war effort. Presenting the award is U.S. Air Force General John Handy (left), commander, TRANSCOM. On the right is U.S. Maritime Administrator Captain William G. Schu-bert. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — The SIU-contracted Sea Star Corporation recently held a five-year celebration at Cummer Gardens in Jacksonville. Attending were SIU Jacksonville Port Agent Anthony McQuay (left) and SIU Vice President Dean Corgey. ABOARD THE USNS ANTARES — Following a shipboard crane training course aboard the USNS Antares, some of the crew members pose for a group shot. From the left are AB Richard Hitchcock, Bosun Marc Marcus, Pete Bishop and Captain Robert Wattam. January 2004 ABOARD THE USNS CAPELLA — Crane operations training was recently held aboard the USNS Capella. From the left are Chief Mate John Hadley, OS Korron Richardson, AB Walter Holton Jr., Bosun Donald Gearhart and Cadet James Shade. Seafarers LOG 7 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:14 PM Page 8 In the Port of Norfolk . . . . . . Aboard the Gus W. Darnell . . . Aboard the Gopher State Thousands of Seafarers who sailed in Operation Iraqi Freedom have been receiving the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal at ceremonies throughout the U.S. One of those ceremonies took place recently aboard the SIU-crewed Gopher State, when it returned to the port of Norfolk, Va. Below are some of the crew members who received awards that day. For a group photo, see page 19. From left: AB Juan Machado, CPU Todd Moreland, QMED John Parkhurst, SIU Rep Sam Spain, AB Mikhail Lozlov and QMED Clarence Scott. Wiper Ryan Neathery From left: Chief Cook Soriano Grande, GSU Eduardo Urbina, Chief Steward Exxl “Primo” Ronquillo and GSU Kenneth Huddleston. AB Elmo Davis AB Mikhail Kozlov, AB William Dukes and GSU Kenneth Huddleston . . . In the Norfolk Hall From left: SA Paul Williams, SA Tony Grant, Chief Cook Wayne Webb and Chief Steward Tony Curran Bosun Kevin Montiero Secretary Maryella McKenzie (above right) learns some of the intricacies of how to work the counter from SIU Rep Sam Spain. Recertified Bosun Blair Baker Chief Steward Tony Curran Waiting for a job call are (clockwise from right) AB/Bosun Derrick Hurt and Oiler Michael Jones, OMU Donald MacBride and new SIU member SA Teresa MacMartin. OMU John Morrison 8 Seafarers LOG AB Jesse Osborne January 2004 �Pgs3,5,9_11.qxd 12/21/2003 8:07 PM Page 9 Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 16— DECEMBER 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 5 2 6 12 25 1 11 9 19 22 5 6 8 8 3 26 20 189 2 2 1 1 20 15 1 3 10 13 4 2 2 1 1 1 18 12 109 0 6 0 6 20 31 0 7 9 24 9 4 2 6 14 2 27 15 182 2 4 1 6 12 26 0 14 8 10 9 0 1 4 6 0 18 5 126 1 11 4 6 11 22 0 2 9 15 10 2 3 1 2 2 16 6 123 0 0 0 1 11 7 1 3 2 5 2 1 2 0 4 1 7 4 51 0 5 0 2 12 13 0 5 4 8 6 1 2 2 9 1 17 0 87 0 3 1 10 14 17 0 8 13 20 10 4 3 2 18 0 21 16 160 0 1 2 2 3 13 1 5 6 8 8 1 3 1 3 1 5 2 65 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 5 6 0 2 0 0 0 3 3 25 0 2 0 6 17 14 0 5 5 9 7 0 4 0 16 0 23 8 116 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 9 3 4 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 4 0 6 2 36 3 5 0 5 18 15 0 5 9 31 12 2 6 3 10 0 20 3 147 0 4 1 8 18 20 0 2 9 29 19 1 20 1 5 1 23 15 176 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 19 0 2 0 5 23 11 0 1 5 29 6 1 4 1 11 0 10 2 111 Totals All Departments 592 524 361 404 392 Port 0 4 2 6 14 14 0 8 11 19 16 1 6 5 6 5 13 13 143 1 1 1 1 13 5 0 1 6 5 4 0 1 0 3 0 13 6 61 1 3 0 3 20 20 0 10 13 20 6 4 0 7 15 4 19 14 159 4 7 2 12 52 60 0 21 35 51 22 8 1 13 41 2 47 40 418 3 11 7 10 20 44 2 13 17 29 29 6 3 14 17 2 43 34 304 3 2 4 2 38 26 1 5 29 29 9 2 2 3 3 3 28 25 214 2 6 2 11 19 38 0 22 12 19 12 3 3 6 18 0 20 11 204 0 7 6 13 17 37 0 4 22 20 13 2 5 5 7 0 22 11 191 1 0 2 2 15 12 1 4 9 12 8 0 4 0 4 1 10 10 95 Piney Point .............Monday: February 2, March 8 1 6 0 1 7 17 0 6 3 7 12 4 4 1 1 2 11 6 89 0 0 0 3 11 13 0 3 1 10 6 0 3 3 6 0 10 1 70 0 3 1 21 21 26 0 9 19 22 15 4 4 2 40 1 33 35 256 0 1 3 5 5 17 1 7 8 14 11 2 6 2 4 1 5 4 96 0 0 1 2 2 7 0 3 3 12 5 0 2 1 0 0 8 4 50 0 3 1 0 8 14 0 0 2 2 11 0 23 0 4 0 8 3 79 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 6 5 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 1 3 0 7 6 52 3 3 3 13 15 27 1 10 10 45 18 3 10 4 19 1 40 18 243 1 3 1 21 36 31 0 4 16 69 17 1 20 5 10 3 35 32 305 172 155 930 834 664 0 0 0 0 5 6 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 3 1 21 0 3 0 2 8 18 0 1 3 7 6 0 0 4 3 1 11 0 67 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 1 0 0 2 4 9 0 3 3 5 7 0 3 1 4 0 3 4 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 11 Algonac ..................Friday: February 6, March 12 Baltimore ................Thursday: February 5, March 11 Boston.....................Friday: February 6, March 12 Duluth .....................Wednesday: February 11, March 17 Guam ......................Thursday: February 19, March 25 Honolulu .................Friday: February 13, March 19 Houston ..................Monday: February 9, March 15 Jacksonville ............Thursday: February 5, March 11 Joliet .......................Thursday: February 12, March 18 Mobile ....................Wednesday: February 11, March 17 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 8 0 4 41 41 0 12 22 36 10 6 2 9 26 2 27 21 270 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs February & March 2004 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters New Bedford ..........Tuesday: February 17, March 23 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: February 10, March 16 New York................Tuesday: February 3, March 9 Norfolk ...................Thursday: February 5, March 11 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: February 4, March 10 Port Everglades.......Thursday: February 12, March 18 San Francisco .........Thursday: February 12, March 18 San Juan..................Thursday: February 5, March 11 St. Louis..................Friday: February 13, March 19 Tacoma ...................Friday: February 20, March 26 Wilmington ...............Tuesday: February 17* ................................Monday: March 22 ................................*(change created by Presidents Day holiday) ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Kudos for Ewa Galley Gang ENTRY DEPARTMENT The SIU steward department aboard Matson’s Ewa kept crew members particularly happy on Thanksgiving. “We had a great Thanksgiving meal,” noted Ewa Captain Tom Stapleton. “Our steward department also baked seven homemade pies for our great crew—consumed within 24 hours.” Pictured above (from left) are Steward/Baker Robert Miller, Assistant Cook Phil Desett, Chief Cook Steve Bowmer and OBR/Utility Kasem Ali. Below, Desett, Miller and Ali serve up delicious hors d’oeuvres. *“Total Registered” means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. **“Registered on Beach” means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. January 2004 Seafarers LOG 9 �Pgs3,5,9_11.qxd 12/20/2003 8:11 PM Page 10 . . . Aboard the Horizon Navigator . . . At the Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown was a featured speaker at the luncheon. Brown, who has served eight years as mayor, cannot run again due to term limitations. SIU President Michael Sacco (right) meets in San Francisco with some of the crew members (above) aboard the Horizon Navigator. In the photo below, he is surrounded by the vessel’s crew and members of the Horizon shoregang. M any activities took place recently around the San Francisco area. These two pages capture a little of what was going on aboard various ships and in the union hall. It was hard to top last year’s pre-Thanksgiving Day feast at the union hall on Fremont Street, but they did it again . . . and then some! The 13th annual event was, without a doubt, the best yet, according to SIU West Coast Assistant Vice President Nick Celona, who now has another 12 months to plan for next year. There was the traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings at the Nov. 25 luncheon luncheon, which was enjoyed by more than 400 Seafarers and their families as well as SIU retirees, friends, guests, dignataries and representatives from local political, legal and labor groups as well as from shipping companies and the military. Speakers included outgoing San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and mayoral candidate Gavin Newsom. (Newsom won the election in December to take over from Brown, who governed for eight years and was prevented by term limits from running again). House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, a regular at the annual celebration, also was a guest speaker. Thirty-two turkeys and 18 hams were donated for the event, and several Seafarers volunteered for additional meal preparation and presentation. Among those who lent a hand and deserve a vote of thanks were Recertified Chief Steward Louella Sproul, Chief Stewards Mose Peacock and Peter Ciddio and Chief Cooks Gloria Holmes, Manuel Guanga and Daniel Maxie. Members of the 4th Marine Division, 23rd Regiment present the colors. At far right is Bosun George Pino, carrying the U.S. Merchant Marine flag. . . . At the West Coast Regional Meeting in the San Francisco Hall SIU President Michael Sacco addresses those in attendance at the regional meeting. From the left are Executive Vice President John Fay, Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone, Sacco, West Coast Assistant Vice President Nick Celona, Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez and SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. 10 Seafarers LOG Fatima Mimms, secretary to West Coast VP Nick Marrone, is flanked by SIU President Michael Sacco (left) and Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell. Chief Steward Ka a SPAD T-shirt f Port Agent Vince C to the fund. January 2004 �Pgs3,5,9_11.qxd 12/20/2003 8:11 PM Page 11 Hundreds of guests gather at the SIU hall in San Francisco for the 13th annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Left: Gavin Newsom was a guest speaker. (The next month, he would be elected mayor to replace the outgoing mayor, Willie Brown.) Right: House MInority Leader Nancy Pelosi is a regular at the annual celebration. Enjoying the luncheon are (from left) Ret. Col. Hank Morris, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army; Eddie Powell, Exec. VP Stage Theatrical Workers; Larry Mazzola Jr., business rep for Plumber’s Local 38; Larry Mazzola Sr., senior rep for Plumber’s Local 38 and president of Airport Commission; Michael Hardeman, secretary-treasurer of Sign Display Local 510 and president, San Francisco Port Commission; and Walter Johnson, secretary-treasurer, San Francisco. Labor Council. SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone (left) and Asst. VP Nick Celona (right) present outgoing Mayor Willie Brown with a ship’s wheel for helping steer the city in the right direction. Former SIU West Coast Vice President George McCartney, San Francisco Port Agent Vince Coss, Chief Steward Peter Ciddio and SIU Assst. Vice President Nick Celona Adding cocktail sauce to the shrimp appetizers are (from left) Chief Steward Peter Ciddio, Recertified Steward Louella Sproul and Chief Cook Manuel Guanga. Horizon shoregang member George Pino (left) and Heidi McCartney, secretary in the San Francisco hall, take part in the festivities. Lending their time and talents to the 2003 event are (from left) Chief Steward Mose Peacock, Chief Cook Gloria Holmes, Chief Steward Peter Ciddio and Chief Cook Daniel Maxie. . . . At the San Francisco Port Council Meeting Aboard the Jeremiah O’Brien Posing aboard the Liberty ship Jeremiah O’Brien following a Port Council meeting are, from left, SIU Executive Vice President John Fay, SIU President Michael Sacco, Marine Firemen President H. “Whitey” Disley and Marine Firemen Vice President Robert Iwata. At right is an old file photo of the Jeremiah O’Brien sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge. d Kathy Chester receives hirt from San Francisco nce Coss for her donation January 2004 Seafarers LOG 11 �Pgs1,12,20.qxd 12/20/2003 7:51 PM Page 12 Seafarers International Union Directory NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 15, 2003 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 0 2 5 5 17 2 1 11 43 0 1 1 2 3 0 0 2 9 0 2 1 6 0 0 0 0 9 Port Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 5 2 4 9 2 0 1 27 0 22 18 12 55 4 14 18 143 0 4 4 4 9 0 6 4 31 0 7 4 15 4 0 1 3 34 1 5 5 0 3 3 0 1 18 0 7 6 9 22 1 8 10 63 0 2 8 1 6 0 4 8 29 0 11 11 9 9 0 3 0 43 1 2 2 0 3 0 0 2 10 0 6 5 9 19 4 2 10 55 1 1 2 2 9 0 4 7 26 0 3 10 4 5 0 1 2 25 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 1 10 0 1 6 19 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 6 Port Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 7 5 6 18 3 2 14 55 0 3 3 0 7 3 1 5 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 4 7 1 2 4 20 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 2 8 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 7 Port 0 2 9 4 5 1 3 1 25 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 1 6 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 Totals All Departments 82 21 22 102 13 8 62 261 86 105 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 12 Port Seafarers LOG PICS-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the LOG by Bob Kittelberger of Pittsford, N.Y. They were taken in the spring of 1946. The voyage was on Waterman Steamship’s S.S. Hastings. The crew signed on in Baltimore, sailing to ports in the Orient and the Philippines. They signed off in New York. According to Kittelberger, “we had a good captain, trip and crew.” In the near photo, crew members enjoy some shore time in Cebu, in the Phillipines. In the far photo, are (from left) Kittelberger, “Nick, Joe, the bosun and John.” If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. January 2004 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:15 PM Page 13 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. DEEP SEA GERASIMOS BALLAS, 64, was born in Greece. Brother Ballas began his career with the SIU in 1990 and initially sailed on the Sea-Land Achiever. The engine department member upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. in 2000 and 2002. Brother Ballas last worked aboard the Cape Horn. He lives in his native country. MICHAEL BRENNAN, 64, joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. The San Diego-born mariner shipped in the engine department and enhanced his skills a number of times at the Paul Hall Center. A resident of Houston, Brother Brennan last worked on the LNG Virgo. FRANK P. CAMMUSO, 64, started sailing with the SIU in 1967 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brother Cammuso sailed in the deck department and was a frequent upgrader at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. He last went to sea on the Sea-Land Liberator. Brother Cammuso makes his home in Long Beach, Calif. ROGER T. CASH, 45, joined the Seafarers in 1987 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Born in Kentucky, Brother Cash was a member of the deck department. He upgraded his skills in 1998 and 2002 when he attended training at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Cash now calls San Pedro, Calif. home. EDMUNDO D. CRUZ, 67, launched his seafaring career in 1981, joining in New Orleans. His first ship was the Costal Kansas. Born in Santiago, Chile, Brother Cruz worked in the deck department, last sailing aboard the Liberty Grace, a Liberty Maritime Corp. vessel. Brother Cruz lives in New Orleans. BENNIE FREELAND, 65, embarked on his profession with the SIU in 1990 in the port of Norfolk, Va. after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Brother January 2004 Freeland’s first voyage was on Westchester Marine’s Charleston. The Chapel Hill, N.C. native sailed in the deck department and enhanced his skills on three occasions at the Seafarers Piney Point, Md.-based training school. A resident of Mabane, N.C., Brother Freeland last worked on the Maersk Alaska. AUDLEY GREEN, 65, joined the SIU in 1980 in the port of Piney Point, Md. His first voyage was on the Cove Ranger. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Green worked in the steward department. He enhanced his skills in 1988 at the Seafarers training school. A resident of LaCeiba, Honduras, Brother Green last sailed aboard the Horizon Consumer. JERRY K. MILLER, 56, hails from Florida. Brother Miller began his seafaring career in 1968, first sailing aboard Consolidated Mariners’ Wingless Victory. An engine department member, Brother Miller upgraded his skills in 1996 and 2001 at the Paul Hall Center. He last sailed aboard the USNS Capella. Brother Miller makes his home in Jacksonville, Fla. LOTHAR G. RECK, 66, started his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in San Francisco aboard an Isthmian Lines vessel. Born in Germany, he shipped in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Reck completed the bosun recertification course in 1973 at the Seafarers training school. He last worked aboard the Horizon Pacific. Brother Reck lives in Port Orchard, Wash. GILBERTO SERRANO, 65, started his SIU career in 1961 in the port of New York. Brother Serrano first sailed aboard the Alcoa Pilgrim. Born in Puerto Rico, he worked in all three departments. Brother Serrano upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., in 2002. He was last employed on the Horizon Hawaii. Astoria, N.Y. is his home. GILBERT TEDDER, 71, was born in Daphne, Ala. He began his SIU profession in 1990 in the port of Mobile, Ala. after serving in the U.S. Navy. Brother Tedder’s first ship was the OMI Ranger. The engine department member upgraded his skills on four occasions at the Seafarers training school. Brother Tedder now resides in Grand Bay, Ala. He last sailed on the Richard G. Matthiesen. WILLIAM H. TINDALE, 73, began his seafaring career in 1979 in the port of New York. His first vessel was the Ogden Traveler. Born in Australia, Brother Tindale worked in the deck department, last working on the Sea-Land Motivator. Brother Tindale now makes his home in Miami Beach, Fla. NICHOLAOS TSIGOUNIS, 65, embarked on his SIU career in 1966 in the port of New York. Brother Tsigounis initially went to sea aboard an Isco Inc. vessel. Born in Greece, he worked in both the steward and engine departments. Brother Tsigounis’ final voyage was on the Sea-Land Pacer. He makes his home in Astoria, N.Y. FREDERICK WASHINGTON, 58, joined the SIU in 1965 in San Francisco. His initial voyage was on Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Antinous. Brother Washington shipped in the steward department and was a frequent upgrader at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. He completed steward recertification training at the Piney Point, Md.based facility in 1987. Brother Washington lives in New Orleans. He last worked on the Liberty Wave. INLAND WILLIAM COEFIELD, 59, launched his profession with the Seafarers in 1990. Born in Alabama, Boatman Coefield worked primarily aboard vessels operated by G&H Towing. A deck department member, he shipped as a master. Boatman Coefield lives in Corpus Christi, Texas. NORMAN GIFFORD, 62, embarked on his career with the SIU in 1972 in the port of Baltimore after serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. The Maryland-born mariner worked in the deck department. Boatman Gifford upgraded his skills in 2000 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. and last worked aboard a McAllister Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Gifford still lives in Maryland. EARL KIDDER, 62, joined the SIU in 1977. Born in Louisiana, Boatman Kidder sailed in the deck department, working primarily aboard vessels operated by Dravo Basic Materials. Boatman Kidder lives in his native state. RICHARD McMULLEN, 63, joined the ranks of the SIU in 1990. Born in Lansing, Mich., Boatman McMullen shipped in the deck department as a captain, workingmainly aboard vessels operated by McAllister Towing of Va. Boatman McMullen is a resident of Norfolk, Va. CLAUDE MURPHY, 57, initiated his profession with the Sea- Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG. 1942 Early on the morning of January 25, the ore carrier SS Venore was torpedoed off the Carolina coast and went down with the loss of the skipper, the radio operator and 18 SIU crew members. The 21 survivors of the Venore, after spending 38 hours in an open lifeboat, were picked up by a rescue vessel and taken to Norfolk, Va. The submarine masqueraded as a lightship and blinked a coded message for the Venore to come closer. When the unsuspecting ship got within range, the submarine fired two torpedoes and then shelled her with a deck gun. In spite of recent promises that all (Allied) ships would be armed, this ship did not even have a cap pistol aboard. She was a sitting duck. farers in 1969 in the port of Houston after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. The Texas-born mariner shipped in the deck department as a master and worked primarily on vessels operated by G&H Towing. Boatman Murphy makes his home in Buffalo, Texas. GREAT LAKES RONALD J. LAS, 62, began his seafaring career in 1963. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brother Las worked in both the Great Lakes and inland divisions. He first worked aboard a Tomlinson Fleet Corp. vessel. The engine department member was born in Illinois, where he continues to live in the city of Lynwood. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, went on pension effective the dates indicated. Name Age EDP Denson, Larry 55 Oct. 1 Mustillo, Edmundo 61 Dec. 1 Quiles, Antonio 81 Nov. 1 Schreib, Emil 72 Nov. 1 Shields, William 61 Oct. 1 Wallace, Ivan 65 Sept. 1 port of the league by all Seafarers. The new organization is a voluntary body set up to assure that maritime workers, faced with legal problems or charges threatening their personal liberties, are assured their fundamental American rights to counsel and other assistance. Robert A. Matthews, SIU vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement, has been selected chairman of the Maritime Defense League, and offices have been established on One Hanson Place in Brooklyn, N.Y. This Month In SIU History 1967 Seafarers at regular monthly meetings in all constitutional ports enthusiastically voted to endorse and support the newly formed Maritime Defense League. In approving the purposes of the new organization, the membership called for maximum publicity in sup- 1990 A prime example of SIU seamanship and attention to detail at sea was demonstrated when the crew of the union-contracted LNG Gemini rescued Taiwanese seamen whose Panamanian-flagged vessel had sunk in the South China Sea. The Gemini picked up a distress call from the Kao Hwa III and switched course to the direction of the troubled vessel…. Two lifeboats carrying 16 of the Kao Hwa III’s crew members were seen bobbing up and down in the rough seas…. The occupants were assisted aboard and members of the steward department provided blankets and hot tea. The Taiwanese seafarers were sent to the ship’s hospital and cadets’ room for hot showers while crew members washed and dried their clothes. Seafarers LOG 13 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:15 PM Page 14 Final Departures Pensioner Carlos Cornier, 80, passed away Oct. 19. Brother Cornier began his seafaring career in 1942 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Ponce, P.R., Brother Cornier sailed in the deck department. He resided in his native commonwealth and began receiving retirement stipends in 1975. away Oct. 31. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Kennedy’s first ship was Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Fair Hope. Born in Alabama, he shipped in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Kennedy’s final ocean voyage was on the Cove Trader. He lived in his native state and started receiving his retirement income in 1984. ARSENIO CORTEZ GEORGE ROWLAND Brother Arsenio Cortez, 66, died Oct. 5. The Philippine-born mariner joined the SIU’s ranks in 1989. Brother Cortez worked in the engine department and sailed chiefly aboard vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises, including the Independence. He made his home in Honolulu. Pensioner George Rowland, 77, died Oct. 15. Brother Rowland joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve. His first ship was Ore Navigation’s Marore. Born in Elbert, Ga., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Rowland last went to sea on the Sea-Land Galloway. He resided in Dunwoody, Ga. and began receiving his pension in 1982. DEEP SEA CARLOS CORNIER BRANTLEY FOWLER Pensioner Brantley Fowler, 73, passed away Oct. 12. Brother Fowler joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of Baltimore after serving in the U.S. Army. Brother Fowler’s first vessel was Alcoa Steamship’s Peter V. Daniel. Born in Durham, N.C., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Fowler last worked on the cable ship Long Lines. He lived in his native state and began receiving his retirement income in 1987. JACINTO GUILLES Pensioner Jacinto Guilles, 80, died Oct. 26. He joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of New York and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in the Philippines, Brother Guilles first sailed aboard Isco’s Steel Maker. He worked in both the steward and deck departments. Brother Guilles made his home in Warrenville, S.C. and began receiving his pension in 1988. BURT HANBACK Pensioner Burt Hanback, 74, passed away Oct. 26. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brother Hanback joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. He last worked on the Sugar Islander and began receiving his retirement income in 1989. Brother Hanback made his home in Columbia, N.C. MARCEL JETTE Pensioner Marcel Jette, 83, died Oct. 3. Brother Jette began his career with the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. The Canadianborn mariner’s first ship was the Mankato Victory. Brother Jette shipped in the deck department and last worked aboard Cities Service’s Winter Hill. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1968 and resided in his native country. JACK KENNEDY Pensioner Jack Kennedy, 81, passed 14 Seafarers LOG JAMES SMITH Pensioner James Smith, 74, died Oct. 13. He began his seafaring career in 1957 in the port of New York. Born in Suffolk, Va., he served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Brother Smith first sailed aboard A.H. Bull’s Edith. The deck department member resided in New York. He began receiving his pension in 1989. EARL YOUNG Pensioner Earl Young, 85, passed away Oct. 4. Brother Young joined the Seafarers as a charter member in 1938 in the port of Norfolk, Va. His first ship was Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Phillipp Barbara and he last sailed on the Overseas Alice. Brother Young worked in the deck department. He was born in Delaware and made his home in Mobile, Ala. Brother Young started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1982. INLAND WILLIAM ANDERSON Pensioner William Anderson, 68, passed away Oct. 20. Boatman Anderson launched his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He shipped in the deck department as a docking pilot. Boatman Anderson worked mainly aboard vessels operated by Taylor Marine Towing Co. He began receiving his pension in 1997. Boatman Anderson was born in Alden, Pa. and lived in Ocean City, Md. WALTER BEDGOOD Pensioner Walter Bedgood, 78, died Oct. 20. He joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. after serving in the U.S. Navy. Born in Mt. Vernon, Ga., Boatman Bedgood first worked for Allied Towing. The steward department member began receiving his pension in 1989. He made his home in Ocala, Fla. SOLOMON SANDERS Boatman Solomon Sanders, 29, died Oct. 20. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1992 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Boatman Sanders first worked on a Delta Queen Steamboat Co. vessel. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he shipped in the steward department. Boatman Sanders was last employed on the USNS Fisher. He made his home in New Orleans. MACON SQUIRES Pensioner Macon Squires, 68, passed away Oct. 30. Boatman Squires joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Philadelphia after serving in the U.S. Army. Boatman Squires sailed in the deck department as a captain and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Mariner Towing. A native of North Carolina, he made his home in Tampa, Fla. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1997. ALFRED D. THOMPSON Pensioner Alfred D. Thompson, 79, died Oct. 12. He joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Born in Honduras, he worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. The deck department member was last employed on a Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessel. He resided in Flomaton, Ala. and retired in 1989. THOMAS WHITE Boatman Thomas White, 44, passed away Oct. 22. Boatman White joined the Seafarers in 1978 in New Orleans. Born in Louisiana, he sailed in the deck department as a captain. Boatman White worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crescent Towing & Salvage. He resided in his native state. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN GIUSEPPE LOGRASSO Pensioner Giuseppe Lograsso, 87, passed away Oct. 17. Brother Lograsso began his seafaring career in Boston with the Atlantic Fishermen’s Union before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. Born in Italy, Brother Lograsso worked in the deck department. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1978 and lived in Gloucester, Mass. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: DOMINGO ACOSTA He last went to sea on the Cygnus and began receiving his pension in 1986. Pensioner Domingo Acosta, 80, died Sept. 9. Brother Acosta began his career with the NMU in 1944. The Cubanborn mariner initially sailed out of the port of Norfolk, Va. aboard the William S. Healther as a member of the deck department. He last worked on the Sheldon Lykes. Brother Acosta began receiving his pension in 1982. JOHN KARSANAC SALVADOR ALVAREZ HRISTOS LIKIARDOPOULOS Pensioner Salvador Alvarez, 65, passed away Oct. 14. Brother Alvarez joined the NMU in 1974 and initially sailed out of the port of New York. His first ship was the Great Republic. Born in Honduras, he began collecting stipends for his retirement in 1988. JULIAN AVILA Pensioner Julian Avila, 86, died Oct. 10. He joined the NMU in 1947. Brother Avila first sailed from the port of Baltimore aboard the Arunes Avol. Born in Ecuador, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Avila last went to sea aboard the Texaco Massachusetts. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1982. LONNIE CANTRELL Pensioner Lonnie Cantrell, 78, passed away Aug. 21. Brother Cantrell launched his profession with the NMU in 1943 in the port of Houston. His first ship was the Sweep. Born in Sunset, Texas, Brother Cantrell worked in the steward department. He began receiving retirement stipends in 1967. He last worked on the Texaco Mississippi. OTIS FERRIS Pensioner Otis Ferris, 74, died Oct. 20. Born in Louisiana, he initiated his NMU career in 1946. Brother Ferris first went to sea aboard the George M. Verity. The engine department member upgraded his skills often and began receiving his pension in 1973. Brother Ferris’ last voyage was aboard the Texaco Nebraska. ARMAND HERRERA Pensioner Armand Herrera, 79, died Oct. 13. Born in Cuba, he started his career with the NMU in 1963. Brother Herrera worked in the deck department as a bosun and initially went to sea aboard the Ruth Lykes. Pensioner John Karsanac, 90, passed away Oct. 23. Brother Karsanac embarked on his career with the NMU in 1978. Born in Philadelphia, he worked in both the deck and steward departments and sailed for more than 30 years. Brother Karsanac began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1996. Pensioner Hristos Likiardopoulos, 69, died Oct. 4. He joined the NMU in 1958. Brother Likiardopoulos first sailed from the port of New York aboard the Albatross. Born in Romania, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Likiardopoulos began receiving his pension in 1990. He last worked on the Patriot. LUIS POSSE Pensioner Luis Posse, 79, passed away Oct. 12. Brother Posse began his NMU career in 1943. His first ship was the Alexander Mitchell. The Honduras-born mariner shipped in the engine department and frequently upgraded his skills. Brother Posse started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1968. He last worked aboard the Catawba Ford. EFRAN RIVERA Pensioner Efran Rivera, 80, died Sept. 24. Brother Rivera started his career with the NMU in 1941. The engine department member’s first ship was the Abangarez. Brother Rivera last sailed on the James Lykes. A native of Puerto Rico, he began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1988. FRANCISCO SANCHEZ Pensioner Francisco Sanchez, 86, passed away Aug. 26. Brother Sanchez began his NMU career in 1945. His first vessel was the Glinpol. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Sanchez sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in 1980 and last worked on the Austral Patriot. FRANK SHAIRA Pensioner Frank Shaira, 89, died Oct. 29. Brother Shaira joined the NMU in 1941 and initially went to sea from the port of New Continued on page 16 January 2004 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:15 PM Page 15 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 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. COAST RANGE (Intrepid), Oct. 26—Chairman Terry D. Cowans Sr., Secretary Donna M. DeCesare, Educational Director Robinson A. Venezuela, Deck Delegate Moises Ramos, Steward Delegate Eduardo R. Elemento. Secretary reminded crew members to check expiration dates on merchant mariners’ documents. He noted that if STCW basic safety training has expired, halls will not register you. Educational director spoke about excellent training facilities available for upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Some disputed OT reported in deck department; no beefs or disputed OT noted in engine or steward departments. Clarification requested on contract. Suggestions made to lower retirement age and increase retirement and medical benefits. Requests also made for standard contract on all tankers, increase coffee break time to 30 minutes, renegotiate taxi fare and hotel reimbursements and have port standbys ready. Vote of thanks given to steward department for fine job. Next ports: Port Everglades, Fla.; Garyville, La. ENDURANCE (USSM), Oct. 3— Chairman Romeo L. Lugtu, Secretary Rolando M. Lopez, Educational Director Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Deck Delegate Carlos Bonilla, Engine Delegate Teddie Carter, Steward Delegate Willie Toomer. Chairman noted smooth voyage and that due to ship’s schedule, port time is short. He thanked crew for excellent cooperation. Secretary asked seafarers to turn in dirty linen when getting off vessel and to clean rooms for next person. He thanked everyone for helping keep common areas clean. Educational director encouraged crew to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and make sure all training requirements and necessary shipping documents are updated. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for contracts department to look into tax status for seamen, especially those aboard military ships. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. HORIZON CRUSADER (Horizon Lines), Oct. 28—Chairman Antonio M. Mercado, Secretary George Vorise Jr., Chairman announced payoff Oct. 30 in Jacksonville, Fla. He thanked steward department for hard work and reminded unlicensed crew to continue training at Piney Point. Educational director echoed advice about upgrading, and secretary thanked daymen for helping load stores. Some disputed OT reported by engine delegate. HORIZON ENTERPRISE (Horizon Lines), Oct. 19—Chairman Rickie N. Burgess, Secretary Franchesca D. Rose, Educational Director Michael J. Wells, Deck Delegate Robert G. Crooks, Engine Delegate Paul M. Russell, Steward Delegate Alejo A. Fabia Jr. Chairman announced arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Oct. 25. Secretary discussed upcoming sanitary inspection and noted arrival of new mattresses. He reminded those getting off to have pay vouchers available since they will be needed when filing for vacation. January 2004 Educational director urged crew members to take advantage of courses at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Urgent request made for new garbage disposal. Crew asked that during room inspection by customs in any port, representative of unlicensed crew be present. Request also made for fans in all rooms due to continuing problems with air conditioner. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great food and barbecues. Steward department, in turn, thanked deck and engine departments for their help. HORIZON TACOMA (Horizon Lines), Oct. 26—Chairman Joseph Artis, Secretary Rang V. Nguyen, Educational Director Angel M. Mercado, Deck Delegate Michael Willis, Engine Delegate Al Hansen, Steward Delegate Alan E. Hollinger. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Ship to pay off Oct. 28 in Tacoma, Wash. There will be blanket relief for crew Oct. 29. Crew members encouraged to pay dues on time and support SPAD. Secretary reminded those getting off to leave rooms clean and get new linen for next person. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vessel scheduled for shipyard at end of November. Captain to let crew know about layoffs. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. INNOVATOR (USSM), Oct. 12— Chairman Dirk W. Adams, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Educational Director James P. Meyers, Deck Delegate James D. Morgan, Engine Delegate Mohamed M. Mohamed, Steward Delegate Kristen M. Swain. Chairman thanked crew for job well done and reminded those getting off to clean rooms and leave keys before departing. He also thanked Chief Cook Swain for her super cuisine. Secretary thanked chairman, ABs, riding gang, two unlicensed apprentices and engine department for helping keep ship house clean. He also thanked everyone for making trip pleasant and enjoyable. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for yearly cost of living allowance for pensioners. Request made for new vacuum cleaner and pillows. INTEGRITY (USSM), Oct. 10— Chairman Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, Educational Director Dennis R. Baker, Deck Delegate Michael E. Thompson, Engine Delegate Carlos Bonefont. Chairman reported excellent trip with smooth sailing. He reviewed situation involving dayment standing 12-4 watch. Secretary asked crew members leaving ship to get clean linen for next person. Educational director noted problems with drains aboard vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for next contract to specify coffee break for day workers after certain period of time. Everyone asked to work safely. Crew requested more timely medical assistance. Vote of thanks given to steward depart- ment for job well done. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J.; Charleston, S.C.; Miami, Fla.; Houston. LIBERATOR (USSM), Oct. 26— Chairman Joel G. Miller, Secretary Wilfredo S. DeLeon, Educational Director Elwyn L. Ford, Deck Delegate William P. Foley, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman announced upcoming payoff in Long Beach, Calif. Coast Guard inspection to take place upon arrival. Secretary encouraged crew to take advantage of upgrading courses offered at Piney Point facility. Educational director stressed importance of contributing to SPAD and of making sure all documents are up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to crew members for keeping ship clean and safe. Thanks also given to steward department for job well done. MAERSK ARIZONA (Maersk Line, Ltd.), Oct. 6—Chairman John A. Coleman, Secretary Lloyd C. Hall, Educational Director Brian W. Monnerjahn, Deck Delegate Larry Martin, Engine Delegate Francisco Bonilla, Steward Delegate Antonio H. Hall. Chairman announced payoff Oct. 12 in Beaumont, Texas. Educational director encouraged members to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT. Clarification requested about paying dues during “unfit for duty” periods. Request made for repair or replacement of refrigerator in crew mess. Thanks given to steward department for good job and “excellent chow.” MAERSK VIRGINIA (Maersk Line, Ltd.), Oct. 31—Chairman Boyce E. Wilson, Secretary Hugh E. Wildermuth, Educational Director John A. Collins Jr., Deck Delegate Juan I. Arzu, Engine Delegate Alexandr Koroteyev. Chairman announced payoff Nov. 3 in Newark, N.J. He passed along thanks from captain to crew for job well done. Educational director reminded everyone to make sure shipping documents are up to date and to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Treasurer stated $1,800 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made for day off after trip and improved dental plan. MARINE COLUMBIA (ATC), Oct. 15—Chairman Eric A. Berry, Secretary John F. Huyett, Educational Director Winfred W. Opare, Deck Delegate Ramon T. Guimba, Engine Delegate Detricke R. Kelly, Steward Delegate Albert Sison. Chairman reported all going well. Secretary pointed out that pay vouchers are needed in addition to discharges when filing for vacation. Educational director suggested crew take advantage of Paul Hall Center facilities to upgrade skills. He noted company training videos available for anyone to watch and encouraged their use. Treasurer stated $2,512 in ship’s fund. Suggestion made to spend $215.90 from fund to purchase videos. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew computer to be moved to lounge and networked for e-mail purposes. Crew reminded that lounge is non-smoking area. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif.; Valdez, Alaska. OVERSEAS JOYCE (OSG), Oct. 6—Chairman Ayhan Unlusu, Secretary Jack A. Hart Jr., Educational Director Alex Oliva, Deck Delegate Anto Tunjic, Steward Delegate Julito C. Crodua. Chairman announced ship arriving in Portland, Ore. Oct. 10 with payoff three days later in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary expressed thanks to SIU and President Sacco for new ships and jobs. “Keep up the good work. God bless all of you and your families.” Educational director advised crew members to upgrade skills as often as possible at Piney Point school. Treasurer stated $240 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made for crew to get time off or extra pay for every 30 days worked. Request made for access to e-mail. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great cookouts and good food. Steward thanked crew for safe trip and clean ship. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (OSG), Oct. 18—Chairman members take advantage of time on the beach to upgrade skills or ratings at Paul Hall Center. No beefs reported; some disputed OT noted in engine department. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. SEABULK CHALLENGE (Seabulk Tankers), Oct. 30— Chairman Harold Sebring, Secretary Tyrell N. Thabit. Chairman announced payoff Nov. 1 in Port Everglades, Fla. He reminded those crew members getting off to have rooms ready and clean for next person. Educational director encouraged everyone to contribute to SPAD and attend Gratitude Shown to the Gopher State Crew When the Gopher State recently returned to Norfolk, Va. from the Middle East, its crew members were awarded Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals and certificates of appreciation. They join thousands of other Seafarers who served aboard U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving American and allied military forces. See additional photos from the Gopher State on page 8. Thomas R. Temple, Secretary Jonathan White, Educational Director John E. Trent, Steward Delegate Antonio Martinez. Chairman announced ship heading to Corpus Christi, Texas. He urged crew members to enroll in upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center and make sure z-cards are not due to expire soon. He further advised mariners not to wear short pants when ashore. Educational director encouraged members to attend Piney Point courses and read Seafarers LOG. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. Suggestion made for crew members to have access to direct deposit. Thanks to steward department for good job. PETERSBURG (IUM), Oct. 15—Chairman James T. Martin, Secretary Wendy G. Fearing, Educational Director Jeffrey T. Fields, Deck Delegate David M. Pratt, Steward Delegate Christopher M. Green. Chairman stated SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone visited ship in Guam and updated crew members on possibility of new cruise ships. Secretary asked that all dishes be returned to mess hall and not left in lounge. Educational director talked about upgrading opportunities at Piney Point and reminded everyone to keep documents current. He also stressed importance of contributing to SPAD. Treasurer stated $383 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made to improve dental benefits and lower requirements for pension. Next port: Guam. QUALITY (USSM), Oct. 31— Chairman Eddy E Stwaeard, Secretary Franklyn J. Cordero, Educational Director Richard G. Williams, Deck Delegate Simeon Rivas. Chairman thanked all departments for safe trip. Secretary added thanks to all departments for helping keep house clean. Educational director suggested crew upgrading classes at Piney Point. No beefs reported; some disputed OT noted in deck department. Steward department praised for good job. USNS LOYAL (Maersk Line), Oct. 5—Chairman Christopher E. Brady, Secretary Robert C. Langdon, Deck Delegate Allen Faulks. Chairman reminded crew members to be cautious at payoff with receipts and other paperwork from company and union as these may be needed for vacation applications. Secretary requested those getting off clean rooms and provide fresh linen for relief person. Educational director advised crew to take advantage of all possible opportunities available at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNS PAUL BUCK (OSI), Nov. 2—Chairman Donley R. Johnson, Secretary Kevin Marchand, Educational Director Peter E. Joseph, Deck Delegate Albert K. Wambach, Engine Delegate Orlando V. Pajarillo Jr. Chairman announced payoff Nov. 3 in Charleston, S.C. Stores will be taken then; shoregang and crane will be standing by. Secretary led discussion on results of SPAD donations. He asked everyone to help keep mess halls and lounges clean and talked about changes in prescription drug benefits. He noted that security checkpoints may soon be in place and that vessel may lose its gym to make room for security office. He also asked that crew keep TV volume down during meal times. Educational director spoke about upgrading courses available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New TV, DVD player and 135 DVDs recently purchased. Everyone asked to keep movies in order. Sign-out for movies is between 1500 and 1700 hours daily on bridge. Steward department given vote of thanks for great meals. Seafarers LOG 15 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:16 PM Page 16 Letters to the Editor Know Your Rights (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.) In Search of Identity Of SOS Paper Notes I belong to a group which collects military related coins and paper money. We have been trying for many years to identify a series of paper notes which were printed for a group called the Seamen's Overseas Service (SOS). They were printed by the American Banknote Company, are of excellent quality, and virtually nothing is known about the notes or the SOS organization. I've attached a scan of one of these notes [above right] from a book about World War II, in the hope that someone in your organization may be able to shed some light on this mystery. These notes are somewhat similiar to the military payment certificates used by the U.S. military from 1946 until 1972. Thanks for any information you may be able to provide about the SOS. Can anyone identify these notes or the SOS organization? Thankful Retiree I am 85 years old and wish to thank the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan for helping me and my family over the years. I sailed from July 1946 to December 1981 on more than 50 ships and to more than 50 countries. I walked the strike lines in 1946 and made two round-the-world trips. I never can say enough thanks to the SIU for all they’ve done for me. Lester J. Moore Livingston, Texas Retiree Lester J. Moore celebrated his 85th birthday last summer. Inset: Moore as a serviceman in 1942. David Klinger CAPT USN, Ret. 2klinger@cox.net Final Departures Continued from page 14 York. The Leechburg, Pa. native worked in the deck department and upgraded his skills in 1943. Brother Shaira retired in 1968. EDWARD SHERMAN Pensioner Edward Sherman, 75, passed away Sept. 29. Brother Sherman embarked on his profession with the NMU in 1945. His first ship was the Martha E. Allen. Born in St. Louis, Brother Sherman worked in the deck department. He began collecting retirement stipends in 1965. Oct. 7. Brother Steward was a charter member of the NMU, joining the union at its inception. A native of Highlands, N.C., he first sailed aboard the Thomas Tracy. Brother Stewart shipped in the deck department and began receiving his pension in 1976. NAME (Last, first) AGE DOD Bell, Joseph 71 Nov. 21 Butler, Kenneth 65 Nov. 23 Canada, Victor 75 Nov. 19 Feliciano, John 83 Oct. 24 Flowers, Linberg 76 Nov. 17 Gordon, Arthur 85 Sept. 15 Karsanac, John 90 Oct. 23 Marketos, Kostas, 79 Oct. 13 Morano, Alejandro 92 Feb. 6 Perry, Sylvester 82 Oct, 21 In addition to the foregoing individuals, the following NMU brothers, all of whom were pensioners, passed away on the dates indicated. Petrie, Robert 77 Oct. 28 Prosser, Victor 77 Nov. 1 Renteria, Bernardo 73 Oct. 3 EDWARD STEWART NAME (Last, first) AGE DOD Shockley, David 76 Nov. 6 Pensioner Edward Stewart, 92, died Atkociunas, Joseph Wolf, Ingram 77 Oct. 26 87 Oct. 25 Are You Receiving All Your Important Mail? In order to help ensure that each active SIU member and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG every month—as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and health insurance checks and bulletins or notices—a correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel that you are not getting your union mail, please use the form on this page to update your home address. Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official union documents will be mailed (unless otherwise specified). 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 out the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Dept. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 or e-mail corrections to kclements@seafarers.org HOME ADDRESS FORM (Please Print) Name: ___________________________________________________________________ ( ) Phone No.: ________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Social Security No.: ________ / ________ / ________ Book No.: ________________ Active SIU Pensioner Other ____________________________________ 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. 16 Seafarers LOG 1/04 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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, 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. January 2004 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:16 PM Page 17 SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgrading Courses The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. for the first few months of the new year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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. Course Start Date Date of Completion Engine Utility (EU) January 26 March 22 May 17 February 20 April 16 June 11 FOWT January 19 March 12 Marine Electrician May 10 July 2 QMED - Jr. Engineer January 12 April 2 Refrigeration April 12 May 21 Welding January 5 February 2 March 29 January 23 February 20 April 16 Deck Upgrading Courses Safety Specialty Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Course Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman January 19 March 1 April 12 May 24 February 13 March 26 May 7 June 18 Advanced Fire Fighting* January 26 February 23 April 19 February 6 March 5 April 30 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids * (ARPA) (*must have radar unlimited) February 9 March 8 February 13 March 12 Basic Safety Training (BST) Celestial Navigation January 12 March 29 February 5 April 23 GMDSS (Simulator) January 5 March 1 January 16 March 12 January 5 February 9 February 16 March 15 March 29 April 19 May 10 May 24 January 9 February 13 February 20 March 19 April 2 April 23 May 14 May 28 Lifeboatman/Water Survival January 5 February 16 March 29 May 10 January 16 February 27 April 9 May 21 Fast Rescue Boat May 3 June 7 May 7 June 11 Government Vessels Navigation Fundamentals February 9 April 26 February 20 May 7 Radar February 23 May 10 March 5 May 21 February 23 March 22 April 5 May 17 June 28 February 27 March 26 April 9 May 21 July 2 Medical Care Provider Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) February 9 April 5 May 31 February 20 April 16 June 11 February 9 March 8 February 13 March 12 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* February 9 March 29 May 17 February 20 April 9 May 28 January 12 March 15 January 16 March 19 (*must have basic fire fighting) Steward Upgrading Courses (*must have basic fire fighting) Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning December 22, 2003. Tankerman (PIC) Barge* (*must have basic fire fighting) Recertification Academic Department Courses Steward February 9 Bosun (to be announced) 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 Junior Engineer, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. March 8 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Date of Birth ______________________ 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ U.S. Citizen: ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Deep Sea Member Lakes Member Inland Waters Member If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Yes No 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? Yes No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? Yes No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Yes No Firefighting: Yes No CPR: Yes No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ January 2004 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 1/04 Seafarers LOG 17 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:17 PM Page 18 Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 644 — Graduating from the water survival class are unlicensed apprentices from class 644 (in alphabetical order) Hakim Christian, Jess Cooper, Jerome Culbreth Jr., Jason Evora, Owen Gallagher, Kevin Goode, Julius Fenwick, Jacob Harlow, Phillip Maxfield, Stacy Murphy, Alexander Rhodes, Henry Sanchez Jr. and Alexie Vazquez. Advanced Fire Fighting — Earning their advanced fire fighting endorsements Nov. 7 are (in alphabetical order) Albert Bharrat, Leo Bonser, Caesar Delgreco, James Diamond, Gregory Dixon, Alexander Fyodorovykh, Karl Mayhew, Micah Miller, Robert Murray Jr., Dasril Panko, Philip Perry, Sherman Sakatani and David Steinberg. Their instructor, Tom Cessna, is at far left. Tankerman (PIC) Barge — Successfully completing the tankerman (PIC) barge course Nov. 21 are (in alphabetical order) James Diamond, James Enah, David Harris, Paul Halmeta, John Lamprecht, Charles Pomraning, Nicholas Serritella, Joseph Stephens, Craig Waldo and their instructor, Mitch Oakley. Government Vessels— Upgrading Seafarers graduating Nov. 7 from the government vessels course are (in no particular order) Miles Souders, Richard Cannady, Julio Alvarez, Donna Taylor, Walter Wise, Jason Simon, Eric Kjellberg, John Kissanis, Joseph Slater, Kosar Iqbal, Tawrence Abrams, DeCarlo Harris, Scott Bowmer, Stephen Hammelman, Leportre Jasper, Roy Lopez, Abel Vazquez, Juan Hernandez, Aleksandr Stadnik, Milan Taigan, Agustin Arriaga, Larry Whitmore and Sam Baffoe. STOS — Junior Engineer — Graduating Dec. 12 from the junior engineer course are (in alphabetical order) Therman Ames, Philip Ayotte, Norman Dauphin, George Deasy, Michael Drost, Hugo Infante, Charles Jones, Kevin Nattoo, Andrew Peprah, Rolando Romanillos, Kenneth Ross, Wade Rudolph, Rene Vazquez and Emanuel Washington. Completing the STOS course Nov. 21 are Alaska fishermen (in alphabetical order) Peter Angasan, Francis Burke, Jon Henson, Jeffrey Leman, Jeffery Martin, Jim Moore, Cary Pitcher, Stephen Riedel, John Scudero, Justin Stahl and Maryellen Titus. Their instructor, Tom Gilliland, stands second from right. Computer Lab Classes Oct. 31 graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center include (in no specific order) Agustin Arriaga, Saul Suarez, Lamont Robinson, Milan Taigan, Eric Kjellberg, Abelu Vazquez, Stephen Hammelman, Karl Mayhew, Julio Alvarez, Jason Simon and Rudy Lopez. Instructor Rick Prucha is at far left. 18 Seafarers LOG Above, left and right: Instructor Rick Prucha stands behind computer course graduates Jose Clotter and Trevor Robinson and Capt. Jake Joyce. At right are (front row) Rene Hallasgo, Emily Soriano, Walter Wise, (back row) Prucha, John Kissanis and James Diamond. January 2004 �Pgs4,6_8,13_19.qxd 12/20/2003 7:18 PM Page 19 Paul Hall Center Classes Any student who has registered for a class and finds— for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may Welding — Certificates of graduation for completion of the welding course were given Dec. 5 to (in alphabetical order) Alex Caneda, Edward Douville, Christian Hernandez, Noel Magbitang, Michael Papaioannou, Trevor Robinson and George Velez. Their instructor, Buzzy Andrews, is in the back row. ARPA — Under the instruction of Mike Smith (far left) are Seafarers who completed the ARPA course Oct. 31. They are (in alphabetical order) Alexander Fyodorovykh, Tom Grose, Glen McCullough, Michael Moore, Sherman Sakatani, Jennifer Senner and William Sholley. take that place. Oil Spill Containment — Boatmen from Penn Maritime and Inland Lakes Management successfully completed the oil spill containment course Nov. 14. They are (in no specific order) Kevin David, Capt. Patrick David, Glenn Staub, Michael O’Brien, D. Hunter Reed, Kenneth Johnson, Etienne Vidal, Lonnie Warren, Trevor Robinson, Perry Keene, Ernest Walsh Jr., Donald Walsh, Austin Reed and John Stegeman. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at right. Basic Safety Training Classes Oil Spill Containment — Seated from the left are Nov. 21 graduates of the oil spill containment course. The Penn Maritime boatmen are Robert Leija, Stephan Rusin, Richard Herrington, Bartley Lane and Virgil Walls. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is standing at left. STCW — Nov. 7: With instructor Tom Gilliland (right) are Stephen Ackley, Peter STCW — Oct. 31: Aaron Anderson, Janine Averka, Mary Bado, Dionisio Bermudez, Scott Bowmer, Jonathan Buffington, Richard Cannady, Shawn Deloach, Jonathan Duncan, Howard Gibbs, Louis Green Jr., Paul Gross, Vicki Haggerty, DeCarlo Harris, George Jodry, Stephen Johnson, Brian Jones, Edgard Martinez, Gerard McGovern, Jeff McPherson, James Osborn, Stephen Roseberry, Joseph Slater, Miles Souders, Jose Telles and Hezekiah Williams. Angasan, Leonard Benton, Francis Burke, Edward Dandy, Richard Cruz, Jon Henson, Erik Ivey, Jeffrey Leman, James Macklin, Jeffery Martin, Marshall McCumsey, Jim Moore, Kenneth Nash, Cary Pitcher, Stephen Reidel, John Scudero, David Simpson, Justin Stahl, Maryellen Titus and Denis Villalobos. STCW — Nov. 14: Angelie Avila, David Correa, Rickey Hoshino, Crystal Leyba, Jarret Rogerson, Jennifer Salcacion and SIU member Saul Lopez. At far right is Shawn Lopes, environmental officer at NCL. STCW — Nov. 21: Diego Hatch, Joshua Mensah, William Tanksley, Walter Wise, Shawn Lopes and instructor Tom Cessna (second from right). Not pictured is Kenneth Nash. January 2004 Seafarers LOG 19 �Pgs1,12,20.qxd 12/21/2003 8:28 PM Page 20 Volume 66, Number 1 January 2004 S d f r o s i A p 6f a 1 2 i The Year in Review New Jobs, Support of U.S. Troops, MSP Expansion Highlight 2003 Patriotic shipboard service in support of U.S. troops, numerous new job opportunities and a major legislative victory highlighted the year 2003 for the SIU. The year started with Seafarers crewing up more than two dozen U.S. Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels and mobilizing a number of prepositioning ships for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). By late March, more than 2,000 Seafarers were sailing aboard military support ships involved in the war. That included 46 ships from the RRF and 47 vessels that compose part of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet, plus at least 10 ships from the Government Services Division. Included in the latter group was the hospital ship USNS Comfort, which treated 650 patients during the war. As OIF transitioned from allout combat to the uncertain process of establishing a new government in Iraq, the performance of the U.S. Merchant Marine as America’s “Fourth Arm of Defense” was unquestioned. At least 3,000 civilian mariners had mobilized for OIF, with Seafarers crewing more than 100 vessels that delivered the troops, tanks, fuel and other materiel that helped coalition forces achieve swift and decisive victory. Their efforts were appreciated. For instance, U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. Bill Schubert called it the most efficient sealift operation in history. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) made exceptional efforts to recognize mariners who sailed in support of OIF. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and MarAd hosted shipboard and pier-side ceremonies for dozens of U.S.-flag ships that sailed during the war. Crew members were presented with Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals and certificates. SIU President Michael Sacco was a guest speaker at several of those ceremonies. He credited Seafarers for their safe, reliable and dedicated service. He also cited the excellent cooperation across all segments of the industry for helping ensure the sealift mission's success. A sampling of other comments on the merchant marine’s service: “The role of the U.S. Merchant Marine once again proved critical to victory in 2003.” — DOT Secretary Norman Y. Mineta “A strong U.S.-flag fleet was essential to support Operation Iraqi Freedom.” — U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao. “Merchant mariners have risked their lives for democracy and for our country. The unsung heroes of the merchant marine are not just a part of history. They're a vital part of our joint force today.” — Gen. Richard B. Myers, USAF, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “Victory was made possible by America's dedicated merchant mariners.” — Gen. John W. Handy, USAF commander, U.S. Transportation Command. “The U.S. Merchant Mariner has played a vital role in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.” — Vice Adm. David Brewer, commander, MSC. MSP Extended, Expanded In light of such well-earned accolades, it seemed fitting that as the year ended, President Bush signed a Defense bill that included a 10-year extension of the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). The original MSP, enacted in 1996, has bolstered U.S. sealift capabilities in many ways—chief among them, helping maintain a manpower pool of well-trained, dedicated U.S. seafarers and a fleet of militarily useful U.S.-flag commercial ships. The new MSP begins as the Unlike in some prior conflicts, the key role of the U.S. Merchant Marine in Operation Iraqi Freedom was readily and enthusiastically acknowledged. Pictured at a ceremony aboard the Cape Washington are (from left) SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, Bosun Rick James, SIU President Mike Sacco, Transportation Deputy Secretary Michael P. Jackson and Electrician Randy Clark. Inset shows the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal, awarded to those who serve on U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving American and allied military forces. current one expires in 2005, and it also increases the MSP fleet to 60 ships (from the current 47). New Jobs Throughout OIF, the SIU unfailingly upheld its obligations in the commercial sector. The union also aggressively secured new shipboard job opportunities for Seafarers. In 2003, the SIU made no fewer than 20 additions to its contracted fleet. The list of new vessels included the cable ships Tyco Dependable and Tyco Decisive; trailerships Midnight Sun and North Star; prepositioning ships USNS Benavidez and USNS Roy Wheat; car carrier Freedom; Great Lakes vessel George A. Stinson; containership Manukai; ATBs Ocean Reliance/550-3 and Coastal Reliance 550-4; tanker Delaware Trader; missile range instrumentation vessel Observation Island; and passenger ferries Freedom, Admiral Richard E. Bennis, Bayonne, Governor Thomas H. Kean, Congressman Robert A. Roe and Jersey City. The possibility of even more new jobs surfaced as Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) unveiled plans to start a U.S.-flag cruise division. The union’s Government Services Division also expanded its fleet, adding the former Navy vessels Oscar E. Sette and USNS Rainier. Additionally, cooperation and hard work between the Government Services Division and MSC yielded an historic decision that benefits CIVMARS and the agency. On March 31, the Federal Labor Relations Authority issued a decision and order granting the union's and MSC’s joint petition requesting consolidation of the east and west coast CIVMAR units. The union also requested and was granted recognition at the MSC headquarters level. Progress in Piney Point The SIU’s affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education made history as the union, school and Secretary Chao developed and approved the first ever National Apprenticeship Standards for the maritime industry. The SIU, the Paul Hall Center and the administration of Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski teamed up to recruit and train dislocated workers from Alaska for careers in the U.S. Merchant Marine. Also, the Paul Hall Center added three courses and opened a new facility next to its fire fighting and safety school in Piney Point, Md. MSC approved the school's small arms range along with two new curriculums— MSC Initial Small Arms Instruction and Qualification, and MSC Annual Small Arms Instruction and ReQualification. The U.S. Coast Guard approved the school’s new White House photo by Paul Morse President George W. Bush signed the National Defense Authorization Act at the Pentagon late last year. 70-hour Navigation Fundamentals course. Health Care, Contracts, Plans The nation's health care crisis manifested itself with nearly 80,000 trade unionists striking over employers’ unfair demands on medical benefits. The strikes covered five states, and some were ongoing through last month. Despite the health insurance woes, SIU officials and rank-andfile Seafarers teamed up at Hannah Marine, Higman, and Crowley Towing and Transportation to negotiate new (respective) contracts that either secured or maintained top-of-the-line medical benefits while increasing wages. Near the end of the year, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) was finalizing an agreement with a medical company to provide pharmacy benefits to all eligible participants. The pact is expected to save money for participants and for the Plan. The SHBP also made it easier for Seafarers to qualify for prescription benefits. And, the Plan announced that six scholarships had been awarded. One Seafarer and five dependents of SIU members received grants worth a total of $120,000. Early in the year, the Seafarers Pension Plan announced the Plan's Board of Trustees approved an increase of $100 in the basic Deep Sea Pension benefit, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2002. Internationally Active As usual, the SIU stayed active in the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) fight against runaway-flag shipping. SIU ITF inspectors assisted crews from several so-called flag-of-convenience ships, securing hundreds of thousands of dollars in back pay for mariners from the White Seal, the Ousto and Regal Voyager. The SIU also remained active in international and domestic forums pertaining to mariners’ rights, shipboard security and port security, including participation in meetings at the International Labor Organization and International Maritime Organization, and in submitting detailed comments to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. SIU ITF inspectors participated in an ITF seminar March 11-15 in Limassol, Cyprus. And, the union played a role in the International Bargaining Forum's securing a new global agreement covering wages and working conditions of more than 50,000 mariners. Many More Gains The union’s ranks expanded as mariners at Starlight Marine in San Francisco and Buffalo Industrial Diving Company voted to join the SIU. The SIU opened a new union hall at 10 East Clinton Street in Joliet, Ill., while the Houston hall was given a facelift. The Department of Labor inducted the late SIU President Paul Hall into its Labor Hall of Fame. The Seafarers International Union of North America welcomed the American Maritime Officers as its newest autonomous affiliate. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department continued to stand up for the MSP, the Jones Act and other maritime programs vital to the U.S.-flag fleet. Rescues, Recognition SIU crews upheld the finest traditions of the Brotherhood of the Sea. The American Mariner crew rescued four fishermen; the Horizon Hawaii crew rescued three people in the Atlantic; and the LNG Libra crew rescued two Filipino fishermen in the Celebes Sea. SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Company reached several safety milestones, including one year without any of ATC’s ships spilling any oil to sea. SIU crews from the Faust, Mokihana, Northern Lights and USNS Concord were honored at the annual Admiral of the Ocean Seas ceremony for rescues performed in the previous year. Three Seafarers Government Services Division ships earned safety awards: the USNS Leroy Grumman, USNS San Jose and USNS Navajo. Other News SIU ferry crews helped transport commuters from New York City during the Aug. 14 power failure which forced the evacuation of office buildings and stranded thousands of commuters. Hurricane Isabel caused damage at the Paul Hall Center, knocked out electricity at SIU headquarters for several days and also caused power outages at SIU halls in Baltimore, Brooklyn and Boston. Finally, the union mourned the passing of retired officials Joe Goren, Roy “Buck” Mercer and Steve Troy. � 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 January 2004 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NATIONWIDE RALLIES DEMAND FREEDOM TO FORM UNIONS U.S., CHINA SIGN MARITIME PACT SEAFARERS CREW UP NEW ATB SHIPYARD FLOATS OUT FIRST BP TANKER PROGRESS CONTINUES ON PROJECT AMERICA SHIP MARINE ELECTRICIAN COURSE STRESSES HANDS-ON TRAINIG LAKES SEAFARERS RATIFY CONTRACT U.S. PORT SECURITY GRANTS ARE SUBSTANTIAL, BUT MANY POTENTIAL EXPENSES UNFUNDED CALIFORNIA DISPUTE CONTINUES, BUT WEST VA. GROCERY STRIKE ENDS ST. LOUIS HOSTS YEARLY UNION INDUSTRIES SHOW REPORT CITES NET LOSS OF NEARLY 900,000 JOBS FREEDOM SAILS CAR CARRIER ENTERS SERVICE WITH THE SIU ON THE WEST COAST NEW JOBS, SUPPORT OF U.S. TROOPS, MSP EXPANSION HIGHLIGHT 2003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 01/01/2004 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. 66, No. 1 2004 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/55e6c9218a6edaa68e2e0f543b0d0306.pdf 543110f8fa9ffeba71f11f656902c0c2 PDF Text Text 20528_p01_4,6,10.qxd 11/25/2003 3:08 PM Page 1 New MSP Delivered! ________________________________________Page 3 Volume 65, Number 12 December 2003 SEASON’S GREETINGS Beck Notice ________Page 6 More New Jobs _________Pages 3,4 �20528_p01_4,6,10.qxd 12/1/2003 7:33 AM Page 2 President’s Report Special Delivery Just in time for the holidays, our union and our industry got some of the best news we could imagine. On November 24, President Bush signed the Defense Department Appropriations bill which, among many other provisions, contains a 10year extension and substantial expansion of the U.S. Maritime Security Program, better known as the MSP. That means lots of new shipboard job opportunities for Seafarers. I won’t describe it as an early Christmas Michael Sacco present, because too many people worked too hard for the MSP’s passage to call it a gift. But the timing certainly makes for a more enjoyable holiday season, a period when we typically count our blessings. That’s because the reauthorized MSP is a tremendous victory—not just for the U.S. Merchant Marine, but truly for the entire nation. The new program is a significant boost to the U.S.-flag fleet and seagoing labor. It increases the MSP fleet from 47 ships to 60 commercial vessels that are capable of supporting military sealift operations. It also offers greater incentives for ship operators to apply for enrollment in the program. It’s worth noting that both the existing program and the reauthorized MSP have received overwhelming support from the highest levels of government and industry, including the White House, the House and Senate, the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation, among others. The MSP’s backers understand that a competitive, privately owned commercial fleet will help ensure that our country continues to have trained U.S. mariners and other assets available to support military sealift. Without question, the new MSP stands to help America improve the nation’s commercial sealift capabilities and provide jobs for our dedicated, well-trained U.S. mariners. That is a winning formula, one that helps improve national security. From the SIU’s perspective, of course, the most important thing about the new MSP is that it represents an opportunity for additional shipboard jobs and continued job security for the membership. And on that note, I must say to my fellow Seafarers that your consistent, outstanding work on the vessels helped make the new MSP possible. Your courage and reliability during Operation Iraqi Freedom also helped deliver the new program for the president’s signature, although efforts to pass a reauthorized MSP started long before the war. As often happens at moments like this one, it’s practically impossible to acknowledge everyone who supported the expanded MSP. But I do want to thank President Bush, Congressmen Duncan Hunter and Ike Skelton and U.S. General John Handy (commander of TRANSCOM) for expressing their solid backing of both the MSP and the U.S. Merchant Marine in general. I also thank our rank-and-file Seafarers for understanding the importance of political action, for continuing their voluntary support of SPAD, and for living up to the tradition of the nation’s “Fourth Arm of Defense.” Now, we look forward to moving on to the new MSP and expanding job opportunities for our members on new, modern U.S.-flag ships. Season’s Greetings To all SIU members and retirees and their families, I extend my warmest wishes this holiday season and throughout the New Year. I know it has been said before, but the SIU really is one big family, and this is a time of year when spending time with loved ones is extra meaningful. When it comes to the SIU family, I’m proud to be a part of it and I’m truly grateful for your solid support. I also offer my respect and prayers to our armed forces still serving in Iraq, as well as to the Seafarers who continue sailing in support of U.S. military operations around the world. May you all return home safe and sound. Happy holidays! Volume 65, Number 12 SIUNA Welcomes AMO As Autonomous Affiliate The Seafarers International Union of North America last month issued a charter to its newest affiliate, the American Maritime Officers (AMO). This affiliation returns the AMO to its roots—it was originally chartered in 1949 under the direction of former SIU President Paul Hall as the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, then an SIUNA affiliate. Like the 12 other SIUNA affiliates, the AMO will remain an autonomous union that elects its own officials, negotiates its own contracts and participates in its own pension and medical plans. Additionally, it will continue to operate under its own constitution and bylaws, shipping rules and job dispatch system. In accordance with the SIUNA constitution, the AMO will have one vice president on the SIUNA executive board. “The affiliation of the American Maritime Officers with the SIUNA is good news for the entire U.S. Merchant Marine and for all of America’s working families,” said SIUNA President Michael Sacco, who also serves as a vice president of the AFL-CIO executive council. “This affiliation lets U.S. mariners speak with a more unified voice and helps ensure that our organizations can work together to make the U.S.-flag fleet stronger. It also strengthens the ranks of the AFL-CIO—the greatest ally of the American worker.” AMO President Michael McKay pointed out that the affiliation “benefits not only our membership, but America’s national and economic security. As we saw most recently during Operation Iraqi Freedom, our country’s interests are best-served by a strong U.S. fleet. This affiliation will help in the ongoing fight to revitalize the U.S. Merchant Marine and, by extension, help boost national security.” McKay noted that AMO’s 10year effort to rejoin the AFL-CIO has now been realized. The union lost its link to the AFL-CIO when it withdrew from another organization in 1994. It has sought to regain standing in the labor feder- ation ever since. The SIUNA provides protection under the AFL-CIO charter from being raided by other unions, by being involved in political and legislative activities and by offering policy input to the AFL-CIO. Under this system, each affiliate represents its members directly. The affiliation agreement “represents a real advance toward the ideal of one union representing all licensed and unlicensed U.S. merchant mariners,” stated McKay. “It also establishes a formal connection between the most powerful licensed and unlicensed seagoing unions, strengthening a friendship that has endured for generations.” Chartered in 1938 by the AFL, the SIUNA is now the parent organization of 13 different unions, each one autonomous. These unions represent a combined 84,000 members in such varied occupations as mariners, government employees, manufacturers, daycare workers and more. Maritime unions under the banner of the SIUNA include the Seafarers International Union-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/ National Maritime Union; the American Maritime Officers; the Marine Firemen’s Union; the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific; the Seafarers International Union of Canada; and the Seafarers International Union of Puerto Rico, Caribe and Latin America. Crowley Pact Approved Contract Maintains Benefits, Boosts Wages Numerous gains highlight a new four-year contract that last month was approved by Seafarers employed by Crowley Towing and Transportation. According to SIU Assistant Vice President of Contracts George Tricker, the new pact maintains the highest levels for medical benefits, prescription drug coverage for members and dependents and pension and death benefits. The contract also calls for wage increases in the second, third and fourth years. Retroactive to July 1, 2003, the contract covers members who work at Crowley operations in Jacksonville, Fla; Lake Charles, La.; Philadelphia; San Diego; and Wilmington, Calif. “This is a good contract for all parties concerned,” said Nicholas Conway, a member of the SIU negotiating committee. “Overall, I’d say that we (SIU members) are winners all the way around because we did not lose anything, especially in terms of health benefits or pensions. “When you consider the fact that health care costs are escalating all over the country and that it’s a key issue at every bargaining table these days,” he continued, “we did extremely well. I can’t say enough about the job members of the negotiating team did during the negotiations, especially George (Tricker) and the port agents. There were quite a few tough issues that we had to deal with and they hung in there with us every step of the way. Every Seafarer who works for Crowley owes them a debt of gratitude.” Also representing the SIU during the bargaining meetings at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., and at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. were Seafarers Robert Bergman, Wayne Barry, Steven Mitchell, Todd Smith, Michael Stein, Roger Stewart and Gary Hallenback. Joining them were Tricker, Philadelphia Port Agent Jim Malone, New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd, Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McQuay, and Wilmington Port Agent John Cox. Crowley provides diversified transportation services in domestic and international markets by means of four operating lines of business: liner services; ship assist and escort services; oil and chemical distribution and transportation services; and energy and marine services. Crowley’s land-based facilities and equipment include terminals, warehouses, tank farms, office buildings, trucks, trailers, containers, chassis, cranes and other specialized vehicles. NY Port Council Honors 3 December 2003 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. 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 © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG The Maritime Port Council of Greater New York & Vicinity hosted its annual awards dinner Oct. 18 in New York City. More than 500 people attended the event, during which the port council presented awards to individuals and entities for their respective contributions to the U.S. maritime industry. This year’s honorees are Ernie Whalen, business manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 25; U.S. Senator Jon Corzine (D-N.J.); and Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard. Pictured from the left are SIU President Mike Sacco; John Graykowski, senior VP and general counsel of Kvaerner Philadelphia; Joseph Soresi, president of the port council and SIU Atlantic Coast VP; and Whalen. Pictured at right is SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, who presented an award to Graykowski. December 2003 �20528_p01_4,6,10.qxd 11/25/2003 3:30 PM Page 3 President Signs New MSP Defense Bill Includes 10-Year Extension, Expands Fleet A 10-year extension of the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP), included in the FY 2004 National Defense Authorization Act, was signed into law Nov. 24. President Bush put his signature on the Defense bill during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The reauthorized MSP will cial assistance to construct five begin immediately as the cur- newly built tankers in the United rent program expires, in 2005. States that are capable of carrying The U.S. Senate last month voted military petroleum products dur95-3 to adopt the conference ing a war; establishes a 30-month report on the National Defense period to replace older ships with Authorization Act; the U.S. newer Defense DepartmentHouse of Representatives earlier approved and militarily useful in the month cleared the confer- ships; and increases the annual ence report by a vote of 362-40. payment to ship operators from “This is a tremendous victory $2.1 million per year to $2.6 milfor our entire industry, and it is a lion for the first three years of the major step toward continued job program, increasing to $2.9 milsecurity for Seafarers. It’s also lion in FY 2009, and increasing to quite clearly a great boost to $3.1 million for the remaining America’s national security,” stat- four years of the program. The ed SIU President Michael Sacco, new program begins on October who had testified before Congress 1, 2005 and ends on September in favor of the extended MSP and 30, 2015. who personally thanked President The MSP has been a key eleBush at the signing ceremony. ment of America’s economic and “The people who supported defense security since its enactthe expanded MSP all deserve ment in 1996. The original 10credit, from President Bush to the year program provides limited House and Senate, from maritime funding for 47 U.S.-flag commerlabor to the military,” Sacco con- cial vessels, particularly containtinued. “There is no way to over- erships and roll-on/roll-off vesstate the importance and effec- sels, which are available to the tiveness of this program.” Department of Defense in times The new MSP increases the of war or national emergency. number of participants from 47 A cost-effective program, the ships to 60 ships; provides finan- MSP delivers many benefits to SIU Lakes Fleet Gets Big Addition The newest SIUcrewed addition to the Great Lakes fleet isn’t hard to spot. More than 1,000 feet long, the George A. Stinson signifies new shipboard job opportunities for Seafarers. The vessel last month entered service under the banner of American Steamship Company. Seafarers crewed up the George Stinson last “This is additional month. tonnage and we’ve worked very hard on SIU members crewed up the bringing the ship under the Great Stinson Nov. 9 in Superior, Wis. Lakes standard contract,” said The ship sailed the next day for SIU Vice President Great Lakes Two Harbors, Minn., where it Tommy Orzechowski. “I’m very loaded iron ore to be delivered to proud of the entire staff on the Conneaut, Ohio. Great Lakes, and the company is The ship mainly will transport completely satisfied with the SIU iron ore for steel production, norshipboard personnel who crewed mally loading in Two Harbors the ship on short notice, in less and unloading in Detroit. than 24 hours. The Stinson expands American “This represents a bold move Steamship’s SIU-crewed fleet to for the SIU moving into the year 11 vessels. The ship has a beam 2004—more new jobs, and the of 105 feet and a capacity of first major piece of equipment 59,700 tons. It is equipped with a that has been delivered under the 260-foot self-unloading boom standard agreement on the Lakes and diesel engines with 16,000 in many years.” BPH. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004 for the observance of the New Year’s Day holiday (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. December 2003 SIU President Michael Sacco (left) presents a joint statement to Congress on behalf of four U.S. maritime unions. Joining him last year at a hearing before the House Special Oversight Panel on the Merchant Marine are (from left) MEBA President Ron Davis, MM&P Executive Assistant Mike Rodriguez and AMO President Michael McKay. The statement urged an extension of the U.S. Maritime Security Program and an expansion of the MSP fleet. our nation. It helps maintain a pool of skilled American mariners who are needed to crew not only the MSP ships, but also the U.S. government-owned strategic sealift and Ready Reserve Force vessels, both in peace and war. The MSP helps our nation maintain a presence in interna- tional commerce—keeping the U.S. flag on the high seas. And, ultimately, the program gives the Defense Department access to program participants’ infrastructure, terminals, communications networks and more. Support for the program has been widespread, including from the top levels of government and the military. In October 2000, President Bush noted, “In time of war or national emergency, the U.S. military depends on shipping and seafarers drawn from the U.S.-flag commercial fleet to deploy our military overseas and, once deployed, to transport the supplies necessary for them to fight, and win anywhere in the world…. Programs . . . that guarantee intermodal cargo lift and management services when needed in times of crisis or conflict, such as the Maritime Security Program, should be maintained.” U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (RCalif.), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, conducted hearings on the reauthorized MSP through the committee’s Merchant Marine Panel. In April 2001, he stated, “The MSP has proved very successful. Today, 47 U.S.-flagged commercial vessels, crewed by U.S. citizens, participate in the MSP program. These vessels are engaged in the foreign commerce of the Continued on page 10 Car Carrier Reflags U.S. Seafarers welcomed new job opportunities with the renaming and reflagging of the car carrier Freedom at a ceremony Oct. 30 in Baltimore. SIU President Michael Sacco served as keynote speaker. Also addressing the crowd of more than 200 industry representatives were Lieutenant General Gary H. Hughey, deputy commander, U.S. Transportation Command; U.S. Maritime Administrator Captain William Schubert; Kathleen Broadwater, deputy director of the Maryland Port Administration; Raymond Ebeling, chairman and CEO of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC); and retired Congresswoman and Federal Maritime Commission Chairperson Helen Bentley. “Our security is enhanced by building a manpower pool of qualified seafarers,” Sacco stated. “Many of these same crew members who are crewing the Freedom as it enters the U.S. fleet may someday use their skills to deliver vital cargo to U.S. troops overseas. A lot of the training and skills that they need to operate the Freedom also can be used on other RO/ROs and on tankers and containerships and crane ships.” Schubert noted, “The additional roll-on/roll-off capacity the Freedom brings to the U.S.-flag fleet is important in increasing our commercial presence in the international trades and the military utility of roll-on/roll-off vessels was certainly proven during Operation Iraqi Freedom.” Hughey called the reflagging “a significant event for ARC, our merchant marine and this great nation. America’s dedicated merchant mariners are sailing on U.S.-flag ships to ensure victory in the global war on terrorism.” He also cited the merchant Pictured near the newly reflagged Freedom are Lt. General Gary H. Hughey, deputy commander of TRANSCOM (in uniform); U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. Bill Schubert (fourth from left); SIU President Michael Sacco (to Hughey’s immediate right); SIU Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz (far right); Randy Senatore of the Paul Hall Center (second from right); and unlicensed apprentices from the Paul Hall Center. marine’s role in Operation Iraqi freedom as further proof of the merchant marine’s importance. “The legacy of the U.S.-flag fleet in Iraqi operations cannot be overstated,” Hughey asserted. “A steel bridge of vessels was maintained by our mariners, who sail into harm’s way and stand ready to repeat that Herculean accomplishment.” Ebeling stressed the significance of maintaining and strengthening policies that boost the U.S. fleet, including cargo preference. Ebeling, Hughey and Schubert also warmly acknowledged the dozen unlicensed apprentices from the Paul Hall Center in attendance, calling them the industry’s future. Aboard ship, spirits were high as Seafarers prepared for the Freedom’s first voyage under the Stars and Stripes, which was to include stops in Charleston, S.C. and Savannah, Ga. Chief Steward Stephen Bird said the Freedom is “an excellent vessel. It’s nice and clean, with good accommodations. The crew seems very upbeat.” “So far, so good, from what I’ve seen,” added QMED Gary McDonald. “We’re ready to go.” Bosun John Grayson said the car carrier “is a nice ship and we’re all learning. I also sailed on the double eagles (tankers) when they were new, and when you’re a Seafarer, you can do the job aboard any ship. Some of the job details may be a little different, but it’s basically the same.” Additional photos of the Freedom and crew will be published in an upcoming issue of the Seafarers LOG. Seafarers LOG 3 �20528_p01_4,6,10.qxd 11/24/2003 7:34 PM Page 4 NY Waterway Christens New Ferry NY Waterway’s fleet of passenger ferries keeps growing. The SIU-contracted company on Oct. 29 christened the Admiral Richard E. Bennis, a 79-foot, bow-loading catamaran built in Alaska. The highspeed boat can carry 149 passengers. NY Waterway also christened two more ferries, the Bayonne and the Jersey City, this past summer. “NY Waterway’s commitment to safety is an important component of their success and expansion, and the SIU of course is pleased with the delivery of more new jobs aboard the ferries,” said SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. The Bennis honors the former Coast Guard captain of the port of New York/New Jersey who directed the waterborne evacuation of Manhattan after the attacks of September 11, 2001. The ferry also pays tribute to all the men and women of the Coast Guard. “Our NY Waterway crews are on the water with these dedicated (Coast Guard) people every day, and we were honored to work with them on September 11, a day which was both our darkest moment and our finest hour,” said NY Waterway President Arthur Imperatore Jr. September 11 wasn’t the only time that Seafarers on NY Waterway vessels assisted passengers in an emergency. Most recently, Seafarers who crew NY Waterway passenger ferries provided transportation for commuters in the New York region during the Aug. 14 power failure which forced the evacuation of office buildings, stranded thousands of commuters and inundated some hospitals with people who fell victim to the heat. NY Waterway had 50 vessels in service immediately following the blackout. Captains and crews worked extended hours to accommodate as many commuters as possible. Despite the fact that many would-be passengers waited in line for more than two hours—a result of sheer volume—NY Waterway vessels and crews still got the job done. In the end, 200,000 people were ferried off the island, 40,000 more than the company accommodated during September 11. SIU-crewed NY Waterway ferries provide more than 60,000 passenger trips per day—16 million trips per year—on 21 routes between New Jersey and Manhattan, and between Rockland and Westchester counties. The company also offers a variety of leisure and sightseeing cruises in the New York area. Prescription Plan Will Reduce Costs The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is about to enter into an agreement with Prescription Solutions, a national pharmacy management company, to provide pharmacy benefits to all eligible participants. Under this agreement, the cost of prescribed drugs will be greatly reduced, resulting in a savings to the Plan and to participants. According to Seafarers Plans Administrator Lou Delma, eligible members and dependents participating at Plan Level G will pay only small co-payments for certain prescribed name brand drugs. In addition, maintenance drugs will be available through a mail order arrangement. The program will provide coverage for new as well as refill prescriptions filled at participating retail pharmacies and through the Prescription Solutions Mail Services Pharmacy beginning Jan. 1, 2004. To use the program, members need only present their Prescription Solutions ID cards—which will be provided by the Plan—to any participating pharmacy. Using Participating Pharmacies When filling or refilling prescriptions at participating pharmacies, pharmacy workers will enter members’ ID numbers and other pertinent information into their computer system. This information automatically will be sent to Prescription Solutions, which will verify coverage and instruct the pharmacy to collect applicable copayments from those having prescriptions filled. No additional claim forms or paperwork will be required. Mail Service Pharmacy For those who elect not to have their prescriptions filled at participating pharmacies in their areas, Prescription Solutions offers the Mail Service Pharmacy. Members’ out-of-pocket costs will be less and/or the supply of medication will be greater if they chose to receive their covered medications through Prescription Solutions’ Mail Service Pharmacy. What’s more, medications—generally up to a 90-day supply with lower co-pay—will be sent directly to participants’ homes. As an added service, pharmacists at the mail service facility will check each medication for possible drug interactions and duplicate therapies just as pharmacists at local pharmacies do. Additional information on using the 4 Seafarers LOG mail service pharmacy is available by calling Prescription Solutions’ Mail Service Customer Service at 1-800-562-6223. Cost of Medications The cost of prescribed drugs will be greatly reduced under this new program with Prescription Solutions. The end result will be savings to the Plan and to the participants. As of Jan. 1, 2004, the following co-pay rates will apply to all eligible members and dependents when using participating pharmacies: Retail Service—for generic or brand when generic is not available, members will have a $.00 co-payment. For brand when generic is available, the co-payment amount will be $20. Mail Service (minimum 90day supply)—for generic or brand when generic is not available, members will have a $.00 co-payment. For brand when generic is available, the co-payment amount will be $10. Maintenance drugs (for example, blood pressure or diabetes medications)—the fourth time a prescription is presented at retail pharmacy for a 30-day supply, the following will apply: for generic medications, members will have a $15 co-payment. For brand, the copayment amount will be $30. Those with questions about this new prescription drug plan, or needing assistance in locating a participating pharmacy, may call Prescription Solutions Customer Service at 1-800-797-9791, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Pacific Standard Time. About the Company Prescription Solutions is a comprehensive pharmacy and medical management company that provides pharmacy management services to managed care organizations, employer groups, union trust funds, Medicare and Medicaid populations. The company currently serves approximately 5 million members and administers more than 2,100 plan benefit designs. Prescription Solutions manages over 68 million annual prescription claims, 3.3 million annual mail service claims and $2.1 billion in annual prescriptions drug expenditures. The business dispenses prescription drugs to members through a network of more than 55,000 retail pharmacies and through its own state-of-the-art mail service facility. Deckhands Mike Leon (left) and Mohamed Gouda are among the first Seafarers to crew up NY Waterway’s newest ferry, the Admiral Richard E. Bennis. The Bayonne and the Jersey City joined the fleet earlier this year. Top Medical Benefits Highlight Higman Pact The preservation of medical plan benefits at the highest level (Plan G) for SIU members and their dependents is among the main features of a newly ratified three-year contract with Higman Barge. According to SIU Assistant Vice President Gulf Coast Jim McGee, members and their dependents will continue to enjoy the Capt. Grayson Skaggs (left) same levels of medical coverage they were entitled to under the pre- and SIU Asst. VP Gulf Coast vious agreement. The new accord also calls for the maintenance of Jim McGee served on the SIU pension contribution by the company as well as pay hikes in each negotiating committee. year of the contract, McGee said. The union was represented by Seafarers Capt. Grayson Skaggs and Tankerman Fred Forsythe during the contract negotiations. They were joined by SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and McGee. “In my view, negotiations went very well this time around,” said Skaggs, who donned the SIU colors some eight year ago. “Although a number of tough issues came to the forefront during our talks,” he continued, “both sides exhibited flexibility…and that was good because we did not have to go down to the last hour before hammering out an agreement which addressed the concerns of both sides. Crew members aboard the Marrero “I can’t say enough about the role which the union leaders congratulate Capt. Grayson Skaggs, in this region (Corgey and McGee) played in the negotiation left, on a job well done. From the left process,” Skaggs concluded. “They were with us all the way are Utility Tankerman Leon Morvant, Relief Captain John Primeaux and and fought hard to get this new agreement through.” The new contract—retroactive to Oct. 30—will remain in Pilot Mickey Killian. force through Oct. 30, 2006. Capt. Grayson Skaggs, left, joins Seafarers in the galley of the Miss Cynthia. With Skaggs, are, from the left, Relief Captain Walter Evans, Utility Tankerman William West and Capt. James Campbell. Pictured on board the George Thomas are, from the left, Pilot David Keill, Tankerman Juan De Los Santos, Utility Tankerman Brad DeRouen, Capt. Calvin Hatfield and Capt. Grayson Skaggs. Aboard the Mark Flynn are, from the left, Capt. Darrell Daigle, Utility Tankerman John E. Webb, and Capt. Grayson Skaggs. Pleased with the new contract aboard the Capt. Jack Higman are, from the left, Utility Tankerman Fred Forsythe, Utility Tankerman Glynn Whittington, Pilot Michael Campbell, Relief Captain Ross Burton and Capt. Roy Golden. Port of New Orleans Safety Director Chris Westbrook congratulates Capt. Chris Spivey on the new contract. Giving the thumbs up sign aboard the Jesse B. Gunstream Jr. for the new contract are, from the left, Utility Tankerman Albert Shelton, Capt. Grayson Skaggs and Pilot Perry Robottom. December 2003 �20528_P5,7,11_14,16,20.qxd 11/24/2003 7:38 PM Page 5 IBF Announces ‘Win-Win’ Global Pact for Mariners A new global agreement covering the wages and working conditions of more than 50,000 mariners was concluded Nov. 13 in San Francisco by the International Bargaining Forum (IBF). The IBF consists of the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) representing global shipowners and ship managers, and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) representing mariners. The agreement, which now goes for final endorsement by the policymaking bodies of both groups, follows a year of intensive negotiations in different parts of the world. “This is excellent news for crews who sail on flag-of-convenience (FOC) ships covered by ITF agreements,” noted SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, who serves as vice chairman of the federation’s Seafarers’ Section and who participated in the negotiations. “The new agreement means better wages and benefits and more flexibility.” The package moves away from the single “benchmark” for an AB’s wages, which for many years has marked the minimum standards set by the ITF for FOC ships, to a wider set of wage and social benefits—including important improvements in compensation for disability or death. It also gives greater flexibility for national negotiations within a global set and verified framework. Based on a “model ship” with 23 crew members, the new agreement provides an increase in the minimum levels of the existing ITF Total Crew Cost (TCC) agreement of $2,173 a month— equivalent to two extra days’ leave and subsistence. There also will be a further increase of $1,247 related to the cost of improvements in medical and sickness benefits and death and disability compensation. The agreement further provides new provisions ensuring that mariners will not face pressure to carry out cargo handling or other work normally done in port by skilled and qualified dockworkers. The agreement provides a number of concrete benefits for IBF members that will not be available to other companies covered by ITF acceptable agreements, let alone for those without any such agreements. The maximum percentage of the total wage package that can, by local agreement, be allocated to social educational or training benefits for seafarers is increased from 10 to 15 percent; a new shipboard disputes procedure to resolve problems that arise for IBF members’ ships has been established; and the ITF will issue a “Green Certificate” to IBF members and will ensure that its worldwide network of inspectors concentrate most of their attention on nonIBF ships. The ITF also has agreed that 5 percent of the contributions made by IBF members to its Seafarers’ International Welfare Assistance and Protection Fund will be paid Participating in the negotiations are (from left) Paddy Crumlin, president of the Maritime Union of Australia; Brian Orrell, chairman of the ITF Seafarers’ Section; Stephen Cotton, secretary general of the ITF Special Seafarers’ Department; David Heindel, vice chairman of the Seafarers’ Section and secretary-treasurer of the SIU; and David Cockroft, ITF general secretary. into a special account jointly administered by the ITF and the JNG and that will be used exclusively for mariners employed on the ships covered by the IBF agreement to provide benefits such as on-board welfare facilities, crew communications and assistance or for crew members’ families. “This is a unique step forward SIU Crew Members Honored During AOTOS Ceremony Four SIU crews are recent recipients of United Seamen’s Service (USS) “Honored Seafarers Awards.” The honors were bestowed on the mariners Nov. 7 during the 34th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) in New York. More than 800 industry leaders, including SIU President Michael Sacco, attended the outing that has been dubbed the maritime industry’s most prestigious honor. The event took the form of a dinner and dance and held at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. Receiving recognition were SIU members who on specific dates were aboard Pacific Marine’s Faust, Matson’s Mokihana, Interocean Ugland Management’s Northern Lights and the Military Sealift Command’s USNS Concord. The crews from the Faust, Mokihana and Concord were recognized for heroism during rescues at sea while those aboard the Northern Lights garnered laurels for bravery in the performance of their duties during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Faust on Dec. 7, 2002 saved five passengers, including a 15-year-old boy, who were aboard a 54-foot fishing boat off the coast of Hampton, Va. On July 19, 2002, the crew and officers on the Mokihana rescued six Japanese fishermen off Wake Island in the Pacific Ocean. The crew and officers from the Northern Lights, from March 2022, were on a Military Sealift Command charter in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the port of Kuwait. The vessel’s crew included 26 civilian mariners plus a 12-man security detachment of U.S. Marines. Secured in an area at high risk for terrorist and SCUD-NBC missile attacks with an ammonia plant and a chlorine plant at either end of the terminal, the crew and port workers and Marines were subject to 12 SCUD alerts and one SCUD attack that December 2003 occurred without warning. The impact of this attack rocked the ship at its moorings. On several occasions, SCUD alerts came while crew members were performing duties that could not be immediately abandoned without risk of damage to the ship. At these times the crew continued with the work at hand until the vessel was secure, despite the obvious risk to their personal safety. Through the entire ordeal no one complained of fatigue or danger. The ship also provided shelter, food and hospitality for hundreds of military personnel in the area. The crew and officers from the combat stores ship Concord on June 24 rescued 27 mariners from the Egyptian-flagged cargo ship Green Glory off the coast of Oman. The Green Glory was half submerged and rolling heavily from side to side—the result of an engine fire—when the Concord arrived at its location. In addition to the foregoing honors for mariners, several other awards were presented. The USS 2003 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award was given to Chuck Raymond, chairman, president and CEO of SIU-contracted Horizon Lines, the largest American-flag liner service ocean carrier and Jones Act trade transportation provider. Horizon is the renamed CSX Lines, which descended from Sea-Land Service. A Special AOTOS award was presented to the U.S. Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC) for its extraordinary role in the nation’s ability to project and sustain combat power that enabled freedom for the Iraqi people. Much of the success of the operations, in both Iraq and Afghanistan, has been attributed to the bonds that MTMC has forged with the industry. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ann Dunwoody, MTMC commander, accepted the award on behalf of MTMC. AOTOS award recipients U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ann Dunwoody, MTMC commander, and Chuck Raymond, chairman, president and CEO of SIU-contracted Horizon Lines, are flanked by U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. Bill Schubert (left) and U.S. Gen. John W. Handy, commander, U.S. Transportation Command. in establishing minimum conditions in what has become the world’s first global industry,” said ITF General Secretary David Cockroft. “Following long and intense negotiations, the result is a win-win situation. The seafarers covered by the agreement will have better social and health benefits as well as better wages, and the national ITF affiliates will have more flexibility to negotiate conditions which match local circumstances.” Seafarers’ Section Chair Brian Orrell, who led the ITF negotiating team, said “We have achieved a major change in the way this industry operates. For the companies which are members of the IBF, there is an atmosphere of trust and confidence which allows us to concentrate the attention of our inspectors on bad ship operators who make money by employing seafarers under substandard conditions and often then abandoning them.” The JNG, which includes the International Maritime Employers’ Committee and the International Mariners Management Committee of Japan also welcomed the result. Houston Hall Gets an Overhaul Over the past couple months, the SIU hall in Houston has been given a face lift. The interior of the facility has been scrubbed clean and given a fresh coat of paint. New, comfortable seating has been installed with a partitioned section for those wishing to watch TV. Additionally a new, large counter has been put in place to more efficiently help the membership interact with the port officials. Seafarers LOG 5 �20528_p01_4,6,10.qxd 11/24/2003 7:34 PM Page 6 Getting Out on the Great Lakes Wiper Ronald Hackensmith Presque Isle, in Gary, Ind. DEU Mike LaFoille stands on the deck of American Steamship Co.’s Buffalo at the CSX dock in Toledo, Ohio. AB John Stolberg J.A.W. Iglehart Steward Daniel Dillabough Paul H. Townsend BECK NOTICE Seafarers LOG Justin Vonsprecken J.A.W. Iglehart Algonac Port Agent Todd Brdak (right) reviews the crew list of the Mackinac Express as Captain Paul Allers pilots the vessel. Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act The Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU assists employees by representing them in all aspects of their 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/NMU 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/NMU. 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/NMU is the right to attend union meetings, the right to vote for candidates for union office and the right to run for union office. Members also have the right to participate in the development of contract 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 $400.00 (four hundred dollars) per year or $100.00 (one hundred dollars) per quarter. Working dues amount to 5 percent of the gross amount an employee receives for vacation benefits and are paid when the member files a vacation application. 3. Agency fee payors — Employees who choose not to become union members may become agency fee payors. As a condition of employment, in states which permit such arrange- 6 AB Trevor Robinson Paul H. Townsend Left: Oiler Eugene Hayes J.A.W. Iglehart Bosun Herbert Schiller J.A.W. Iglehart 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 2002 calendar year, the fee cost associated with this representation amounts to 69.71 percent of the dues amount. This means that the agency fee based upon the dues would be $278.84 (two hundred seventy-eight dollars and eighty-four cents) for the applicable year. An appropriate reduction also will be calculated for working dues. This amount applies to the 2004 calendar year. This means that any individual who wishes to elect to pay agency fees and submits a letter between December 1, 2003 and November 30, 2004 will have this calculation applied to their 2004 dues payments which may still be owed to the union. As noted below, however, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction effective January 2005, your objection must be received by December 1, 2004. A report which delineates chargeable and non-chargeable expenses is available to you free of charge. You may receive a copy of this report by writing to: Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. This report is based upon an audited financial report of the union’s expenses during 2002. 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/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 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 2003 �20528_P5,7,11_14,16,20.qxd 11/24/2003 7:38 PM Page 7 ‘We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants’ Recertification Course Proves Worthwhile for Bosuns Six seasoned Seafarers last month became the union’s newest recertified bosuns, following their completion of the month-long class at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Addressing fellow members and SIU officials at last month’s membership meeting in Piney Point, the bosuns offered strong support for their union—along with even stronger encouragement to the unlicensed apprentices at the school. Graduating from the Paul Hall Center’s top deck-department curriculum were Tony Beasley, Jim Bishop, Samuel Duah, Richard Lewis, Ken Steiner and Norman Tourtellot. The course itself, like most others at the Paul Hall Center, blends practical training with classroom instruction. The bosuns completed fire fighting and other safety and health training; utilized the school’s stateof-the-art crane simulator; and helped apprentices with handson training aboard the Osprey. They also extensively reviewed the mechanics of contracts, met with SIU headquarters staff to brush up on the workings of the union’s communications department and those of the Seafarers Plans, and examined various international maritime conventions. Norman Tourtellot said he found the recertification course very worthwhile. Pictured after last month’s membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. are (from left) Seafarers Plans Deputy Administrator Ambrose Cucinotta, SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, Seafarers Plans Administrator Lou Delma, Recertified Bosuns Jim Bishop, Norman Tourtellot, Tony Beasley and Samuel Duah, SIU President Mike Sacco, Recertified Bosun Richard Lewis, SIU Assistant VP Contracts George Tricker, Recertified Bosun Ken Steiner and SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. Among other activities, the Seafarers also completed computer training and reviewed various policies and procedures associated with the manpower, recruiting and admissions offices, respectively. “This course will help us greatly on the ships,” said Steiner, a 1979 graduate of the trainee program and a frequent upgrader. He noted the school’s progress and urged the apprentices to be good shipmates and also participate in union activities. Steiner, a third-generation union member, also took note of the SIU’s history. “We all stand on the shoulders of giants—the men and women who came before us and led the way to better shipboard conditions, wages and benefits,” he stated. “We owe them a lot. The SIU is the greatest maritime union in the world and will only get better.” Like Steiner, Beasley, whose son is an unlicensed apprentice, also graduated from the entry program in 1979. He found the computer training particularly helpful during the recertification class and credited all of the instructors “always getting better and doing a wonderful job, with patience and commitment.” Beasley added that the SIU Several Seafarers including Jim Bishop (sitting) cited computer training as a highlight of the class. Instructor Rich Prucha (standing) offers guidance. December 2003 “changed my life by offering school programs for advancement in a field that I really enjoy. I will never give it up!” He encouraged the apprentices to “work together as a team and do not delay asking questions. Stay involved with ship operations, safety meetings and current events with the SIU.” Yet another 1979 Piney Point graduate, Bishop said he “found the information about union procedures and rules very useful. The trips we made to headquarters and the talks we had with SIU leadership were very enlightening. This is an important side of our union that some members never see, so I am going to do my best to pass along what I have learned.” Duah, who joined the union in 1992 in New Orleans, said that this was his first time upgrading—but it won’t be his last. “I hope everyone comes to the Paul Hall Center and experiences it,” he said. I love this place and I recommend it. The instructors are the best—friendly and good people.” With a nod toward the apprentices, he noted, “There are a lot of opportunities in our organization where you can advance, but you must be willing to apply yourself.” The longest-tenured Seafarer, Lewis, who joined in 1969 in New Orleans, said the union “helped me when I needed help. There were times when I was young that I had no job and no prospect of getting a job. The SIU was a godsend to me. It still is.” Speaking from experience—he has upgraded more than a dozen times—Lewis told the apprentices, “The school is here for you, so take advantage of it. The SIU and Piney Point offer a real chance at a real life. Upgrade as often as you can. There is no limit to how far you can go with the SIU.” He also advised, “If you have a problem on board the ship, take care of it down below. Stay out of the mate’s room. If you can’t take care of it on the ship, contact headquarters and they will take care of it. It’s their job. They do it well.” Tourtellot, who signed on with the SIU in 1990 in San Francisco, said he enjoyed “learning how the union works at the highest levels. I will pass what I learned along to my fellow seamen.” He also commended the school’s staff and instructors for helping him get the most out of his time in Piney Point. Richard Lewis (at wheel) and Ken Steiner hone their skills aboard the Osprey. Samuel Duah said that upgrading at the Paul Hall Center is a smart move for all Seafarers. Seafarers LOG 7 �20528_P8,9,15,17_19,21_23.qxd 11/24/2003 7:43 PM Page 8 Chemical Pioneer Crew Upgrades at Piney Point Thirteen Seafarers who most recently sailed aboard the Chemical Pioneer completed safety courses last month at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. For most of the mariners, it marked their first trip to the school. “It’s outstanding,” remarked AB Vladimir Filip. “It’s a beautiful school with nice people and great facilities. Everybody tries to help you. It’s everything we need.” The group’s curriculums included fire fighting, hazardous materials training, tanker safety, first aid, CPR and other safety training. The mariners also met with SIU officials and with company representatives from U.S. Ship Management, which operates the Chemical Pioneer. Filip—who, like many of his classmates, belonged to the old NMU before that union merged with the SIU’s Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District—said that experiencing the school and meeting with SIU officials reinforced his belief Above: SIU President Mike Sacco (center) and SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (left) discuss some of the key issues affecting the U.S. fleet with crew members from the Chemical Pioneer. that the merger was a smart move. “I think it should have been done 20 years ago,” he stated. “We’re a better union now and much stronger. We have unbelievable leadership under SIU, very truthful and very forward.” Joining Filip in completing the safety training at the Paul Hall Center were Grant Bazile, Claudell Blakely, Kelvin Cherington, Francis Dover, Edward Fore, Joseph Holloman, Kevin Jones, Donald Melonson, Carl Motley, Leonel Rivas, Joseph Sam and Larry Sambo. Seafarers from the Chemical Pioneer who completed safety training last month at the Paul Hall Center included (in alphabetical order) Grant Bazile, Claudell Blakely, Kelvin Cherington, Francis Dover, Vladimir Filip, Edward Fore, Joseph Holloman, Kevin Jones, Donald Melonson, Carl Motley, Leonel Rivas, Joseph Sam and Larry Sambo. Monthly Membership Meetings Keep Seafarers Informed Attending monthly membership meetings, which are held in each SIU hall around the country, is one way to keep track of all the news affecting the lives and livelihoods of Seafarers. The meetings are a forum to keep SIU members abreast of any and all issues of importance to them. Below is the schedule of meetings for 2004. Each issue of the Seafarers LOG also lists the dates for the next two meetings scheduled in each port. Above and at right: Training at the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School, students benefit from hands-on instruction. Membership Meetings in 2004 Port Traditional Date January February March April May June July August Piney Point Monday after first Sunday 5 2 8 5 3 7 6* 2 7* 4 8 6 New York Tuesday after first Sunday 6 3 9 6 4 8 6 3 7 5 9 7 Wednesday after first Sunday 7 4 10 7 5 9 7 4 8 6 10 8 Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 8 5 11 8 6 10 8 5 9 7 12* 9 Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 8 5 11 8 6 10 8 5 9 7 12* 9 Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 8 5 11 8 6 10 8 5 9 7 12* 9 San Juan Thursday after first Sunday 8 5 11 8 6 10 8 5 9 7 12* 9 Algonac Friday after first Sunday 9 6 12 9 7 11 9 6 10 8 12 10 Boston Friday after first Sunday 9 6 12 9 7 11 9 6 10 8 12 10 Houston Monday after second Sunday 12 9 15 12 10 14 12 9 13 11 15 13 New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 13 10 16 13 11 15 13 10 14 12 16 14 Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 14 11 17 14 12 16 14 11 15 13 17 15 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 14 11 17 14 12 16 14 11 15 13 17 15 Thursday after second Sunday 15 12 18 15 13 17 15 12 16 14 18 16 Port Everglades Thursday after second Sunday 15 12 18 15 13 17 15 12 16 14 18 16 Joliet Thursday after second Sunday 15 12 18 15 13 17 15 12 16 14 18 16 St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 16 13 19 16 14 18 16 13 17 15 19 17 Honolulu Friday after second Sunday 16 13 19 16 14 18 26 13 17 15 19 17 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 20* 17* 22 19 17 21 19 17* 20 18 22 20 New Bedford Tuesday after third Sunday 20 17 23 20 18 22 20 17 21 19 23 21 Guam Thursday after third Sunday 22 19 25 22 20 24 22 19 23 21 26* 23 Friday after third Sunday 23 20 26 23 21 25 23 20 24 22 26 24 Philadelphia San Francisco Tacoma September October November December *Piney Point changes created by Independence Day and Labor Day holidays; Baltimore, Norfolk, Jacksonville and San Juan changes created by Veterans’ Day holiday; Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King’s birthday, Presidents Day and Paul Hall’s birthday holidays; and Guam change created by Thanksgiving Day holiday. 8 Seafarers LOG December 2003 �20528_P8,9,15,17_19,21_23.qxd 11/24/2003 7:44 PM Page 9 Seafarers at Sea and Ashore . . . Realizing the importance of a solid education, Unlicensed Apprentice Matthew Whitmore (center) studied for his GED at the Paul Hall Center, and his hard work paid off. At the November monthly membership meeting in Piney Point, Md., Whitmore is congratulated by SIU President Michael Sacco (left) and VP Contracts Augie Tellez for completing his studies. Carrying on a proud family tradition is Tony Beasley Jr. (left), who is in phase 1 of the unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center. He recently was present at the school when his father, Tony Sr., graduated from the bosun recertification training course. This was voyage 001 for Matson’s newly christened Manukai, and members of the steward department are thrilled to work in a brand new galley with shining equipment. From the left are Chief Cook Richard Walker, Recertified Steward Carl Poggioli and Assistant Cook Mary Lou Lopez. Left: Recertified Bosun Dirk W. Adams takes time to teach two SIU unlicensed apprentices from class #642 how to splice an eye on a mooring line aboard the Sealand Innovator. From the left are Adams, UA John Selman, UA Will Tuer and AB Nasir Isa. Ian T. Allison (left), a retired Seafarer and CEO of the North Bay Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, recently met with Congressman Bob Filner (D-Calif.) to discuss the Merchant Marine’s “Just Compensation” bill. Cong. Filner is currently the second-ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs—and pledged to help the merchant marine veterans in obtaining compensation for the equal opportunities denied to them for many years. . . . and Aboard the Great Land The RO/RO Great Land has been chartered by Matson Navigation Co. to speed up the flow of vehicles from the West Coast to Hawaii. With a capacity of 950 automobiles and 100 containers on chassis, the vessel runs a regular triangle between Oakland, Calif. and the Hawaiian ports of Honolulu and Kahului. OMU James Donohue checks the compressor. Sougeeing the console is Wiper Omar Almaklani. Right: Ali Monassar is an SA aboard the Great Land. Left: SIU Rep Archie Ware (right) meets with Tim Fitzgerald, the Great Land’s bosun. AB Peter Bean stands gangway watch. In the Great Land’s engine department are Electrian Azeem Modak and 3rd A/E Michael Okley. December 2003 Bosun Tim Fitzgerald (left) and his chief mate inventory paint aboard the RO/RO ship. It’s breakfast time aboard the Great Land. Above, Chief Cook Mose Peacock flips some pancakes while, at right, Steward/Baker Jill Prescott scrambles up the eggs. Seafarers LOG 9 �20528_p01_4,6,10.qxd 11/24/2003 7:35 PM Page 10 CIVMAR News Flexible Spending Accounts A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a new benefit that allows federal workers to set aside pre-tax money from their paychecks to pay for certain eligible expenses—namely, nonreimbursable health care costs or dependent care. There are two types of FSAs. One is a Health Care Flexible Spending Account, and it covers eligible health care expenses not reimbursed by any medical, dental or vision care plan the employee or his dependents may visit. The other FSA is known as a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. It covers eligible dependent care expenses incurred so an employee can work (such as child care); or if the employee is married, so the worker and spouse can work; or an employee’s spouse can look for work or attend school fulltime. Eligible employees may participate in either, or both, of the FSAs. The most that may be earmarked for non-insured health costs is $3,000, while the maximum for dependent care is $5,000—or half that amount for a married worker who files a sep- Notice 75-Day Rule Change New participants in the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan who have acquired 75 days’ covered employment between January 1 and June 30 of a calendar year will be eligible for medical and prescription coverage during July 1 through December 31 of that year. New participants acquiring their 75 days after July 1, but before December 31 during that calendar year, will be eligible for medical and prescription benefits for the remainder of that calendar year plus the following year. With the exception of prescriptions, all new participants covered under the 75-day rule will need 1 day in the last six months prior to the date of any claim in order to receive medical benefits in the following year. arate tax return. Much more information is available online at: www.fsafeds.com or by calling toll-free at 877FSA-FEDS. ‘Open Season’ Mariners working for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Army Corp of Engineers and the Military Sealift Command (MSC) have a chance to review their health benefit coverage and change to a new provider. The “open season” runs through Dec. 8, 2003. The effective date of the open season change is the first day of the first full pay period in January 2004. According to some estimates, health insurance premiums will increase by an average of 10.6 percent next year for federal workers and retirees. Retirees also face an increase of 13.5 percent for their Medicare “Part B” premium, which covers doctor services, outpatient care and medical equipment. The Office of Personnel Management web site contains a great deal of information to help make this very important decision. It can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/insure/04/in dex.asp TSP Update The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings plan both for civilians employed by the U.S. government and for members of the uniformed services. In 2004, federal workers in the Federal Employees Retirement System may contribute as much as 14 percent of their base pay, while those in the Civil Service Retirement System may put in as much as 9 percent. Also, the tax-deferral limit increases next year to $13,000 (a $1,000 increase). Extension of MSP Included in Defense Bill Continued from page 3 United States and are enrolled in DOD’s Emergency Preparedness Program to ensure that such vessels and associated worldwide intermodal transportation and management assets are incorporated into DOD sealift plans and programs, and are immediately available to meet military sealift requirements. Without the MSP the cost to DOD would be substantial—approximately $800 million annually would be required by DOD to provide similar sealift and related system capacity on its own for the rapid and sustained deployment IMPORTANT NOTICE SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN — COBRA NOTICE HEALTH CARE CONTINUATION Under federal law, a participant and his or her dependents have the right to elect to continue their Plan coverage in the event that they lose their eligibility. This right is granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as “COBRA.” The COBRA law allows a participant and his or her dependents to temporarily extend their benefits at group rates in certain circumstances where coverage under the Plan would otherwise end. A participant and his or her dependents have a right to choose this continuation coverage if they lose their Plan coverage because the participant failed to meet the Plan’s seatime requirements. In addition, a participant and his or her dependents may have the right to choose continuation coverage if the participant becomes a pensioner ineligible for medical benefits. The participant’s dependents may also elect continuation coverage if they lose coverage under the Plan as the result of the participant’s (1) death; (2) divorce; or (3) Medicare eligibility. A child can also elect COBRA if as the result of his or her age, he or she is no longer a dependent under the Plan rules. If a member and his or her dependents feel that they may qualify, or if they would like more information concerning these rights, they should contact the Plan office at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Since there are important deadlines that apply to COBRA, please contact the Plan as soon as possible to receive a full explanation of the participant’s rights and his or her dependents’ rights. of military vehicles, ammunition and other equipment and material.” A year ago, the head of the United States Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) urged Congress to reauthorize the MSP. U.S. Gen. John W. Handy told Congress, “I wholeheartedly support reauthorization of MSP beyond expiration of the current authority on September 30, 2005. The MSP is a vital element of our military’s strategic sealift and global response capability. As we look at operations on multiple fronts in support of the war on terrorism, it is clear that our limited defense resources will increasingly rely on partnerships with industry to maintain the needed capability and capacity to meet our most demanding wartime scenarios. That makes MSP reauthorization even more important as we look toward the future.” The need to maintain a strong U.S Merchant Marine —a goal greatly aided by the MSP—again was evident during the combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom, when U.S. crews sailed into harm’s way to deliver vital materiel to American and allied troops. At least 3,000 civilian mariners— including more than 2,000 SIU members—mobilized for the war. SIU members crewed more than 100 vessels that delivered the troops, tanks, fuel and other materiel that helped coalition forces achieve swift and decisive victory in removing Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s regime. Vice Admiral David Brewer, commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) and another proponent of the MSP, stated, “The U.S. Merchant Mariner has played a vital role in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Most of the tanks, Army helicopters, trucks and vital ground equipment were delivered via ships manned by these great Americans. Operation Iraqi Freedom would not have happened without them.” Another strong supporter of the MSP, U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert, described the merchant marine’s performance in Operation Iraqi Freedom as “the most impressive sealift in history. The men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine have performed superbly and have once again made us proud.” Apply Now for College Scholarship; Deadline Is April 15, 2004 P lease send me the 2004 SIU Scholarship Program booklet 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: Self Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 12/03 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 10 Seafarers LOG Tuition costs at the nation’s public colleges rose more rapidly last year than at any time in the past three decades, according to a report recently issued by the College Board. Add room and board to that figure, and the average student now pays $10,636 to attend a public university in his or her own state—and about $26,854 to attend a private university. What’s a student to do? Financial aid is not easy to get, and any loans secured must be paid back, often with interest. As in past years, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is offering eight scholarships to Seafarers, their spouses and dependent children to offset some of the costs. Three of the scholarships for 2004 are reserved for SIU members. One of those 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 postsecondary community college or voca- tional school. The other five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $20,000 each to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. The deadline for submitting the application and other required paperwork is April 15, 2004. That leaves four months from now in which to send away for the program booklet and start working on collecting the items needed for inclusion with the application (such as transcripts, certificates of graduation, letters of recommendation, a photograph and certified copy of birth certificate). Applicants should also arrange to take either the SAT or ACT no later than February 2004 in order to ensure the results reach the selection committee in time to be evaluated. Anyone who truly wants to continue his or her education beyond the high school level should be able to do so—and the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is trying to help. Apply now! December 2003 �20528_P5,7,11_14,16,20.qxd 11/24/2003 7:39 PM Page 11 Paul Hall Center School Supplement This handy version of the Paul Hall Center’s catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep it for reference. Note: Prerequisites for all upgrading courses in the SHLSS catalog include being 18 years old, holding a U.S. Merchant Marine Document, passing a physical exam, and English language proficiency in accordance with 46 CFR. 2004 Paul Hall Center Course Guide S ince opening in 1967, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education constantly has been progressive, forward-thinking – and busy. On average, about 4,000 students take courses at the Piney Point, Md. facility each year. From 1972 through October of 2003, some 123,551 people trained at the Paul Hall Center. The year 2004 promises to be typically full of activity for the school, which is a leading provider of vocational training for U.S. Merchant Mariners. The Paul Hall Center also offers academic support, including degree programs and college-credit recommendations. In short, the Paul Hall Center’s training tools, staff and environment are second-tonone. Students should note that courses and class dates may change due to the manpower needs of SIU-contracted companies. Therefore, Seafarers should check the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG for the most upto-date class listings. Schedules also are available on the web site www.seafarers.org, in the Paul Hall Center section. 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. Some courses have other specific requirements. 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) 994-0010. DECK Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch/Able Seaman Applicants completing our Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch/Able Seaman program satisfy: (1) the training, sea-going service, and assessment requirements of 46 CFR 12.053(c) and Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code, Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Certification of Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch;—AND—(2) if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, the written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.05-9 for the “Deck General & Navigation General” and “Deck Safety & Rules of the Road” exam modules for any Able Seaman endorsement and the practical (knot tying) examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.05-9 for any Able Seaman endorsement PROVIDED that all other requirements of 46 CFR Subpart 12.05, including sea service, are also met. The course consists of hands-on training and classroom work covering deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinespike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, anchoring, and mooring, and aids to navigation. Prerequisites: Sea service, Water Survival (Lifeboatman), STOS Special: 12 months’ service on deck, 2 months’ sea service under the supervision of the Master, the OIC of the navigational watch, or a qualified rating (STCW) Limited: 18 months’ service on deck, 2 months’ sea service under the supervision of the Master, OIC, or qualified ratings Unlimited: 3 years’ deck , 2 months’ sea service under the supervision of the Master or OIC Bridge Resource Management Applicants completing our 30-hour Bridge Resource Management course satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(o) and the requirements of Section BVIII/ 2, Part 3-1 of December 2003 tons (domestic); OR (2) Any license restricted to service upon inland or Great Lakes waters; OR (3) Any Able Seaman endorsement PROVIDED that the applicant has at least 6 months of actual sea service that can be credited toward an Able Seaman endorsement. Prerequisites: 120 days of sea time as an AB Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) the STCW Code. Bridge Resource Management-Unlimited is designed for persons with significant shipping experience who hold or are seeking a U.S. Coast Guard license. This course fulfills the training requirements of effective bridge teamwork as set forth in STCW 95, A-II/1, A-II/2, and B-VIII/2 and 46 CFR 10.25 and 10.209. Prerequisites: Radar Unlimited, ARPA, License of 200 Gross Tons or greater OR seeking an original third mate or limited license Bridge Resource Management (1600 Tons or less) Applicants completing our 26-hour Bridge Resource Management (1600 Tons) course satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(o) and the requirements of Section B-VIII/2, Part 3-1 of the STCW Code. THIS APPROVAL IS LIMITED TO SERVICE UPON VESSELS OF NOT MORE THAN 1600 GROSS TONS (DOMESTIC). Prerequisites: Radar Unlimited, ARPA, License of 200 gross tones or greater OR in the process of getting license Celestial Navigation Applicants completing our 126-hour Celestial Navigation course with a passing grade of at least 80% satisfy the Celestial Navigation training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). In conjunction with this course, any approved instructor is authorized to sign-off for a successful demonstration on the students’ “Control Sheets” for the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code: OICNW-11A; OICNW-1-1B; OICNW-1-1C; OICNW-11D; OICNW-1-1E and OICNW-1-1F. The 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 amplitude and azimuth, star identification, and care and use of the sextant. Prerequisites: ARPA. Radar Observer, Scientific calculator skill, time/speed/distance formula Crisis Management & Human Behavior Applicants completing our 7-hour Crisis Management & Human Behavior course satisfy: (1) the Crisis Management & Human Behavior training requirements of Table A-V/2 and Paragraph 5 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Ships;—AND—(2) the Passenger Safety training requirements of Paragraph 4 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than RO/RO Passenger Ships. This course is designed for any person responsible for the safety of passengers in an emergency on passenger ships. The training includes organizing the safe movement of passengers when embarking and disembarking, organizing shipboard emergency procedures, optimizing the use of resources, controlling responses to emergencies, controlling passengers and other personnel during emergency situations, and establishing and maintaining effec- tive communications. Prerequisites: No additional Crowd Management Applicants completing our 4-hour Crowd Management course satisfy: (1) the Crowd Management training requirements of Paragraph 1 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels;—AND—(2) the Safety Training requirements of Paragraph 3 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than RO/RO Passenger Vessels. This course profiles the required knowledge and applicable skills for crowd management including controlling a crowd in an emergency, locating safety and emergency equipment on board a vessel, complying with ships’ emergency procedures, effective communications during an emergency, and demonstrating of the use of personal life-saving devices. Prerequisites: No additional Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS) Applicants completing our 35-hour Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS) course are considered to have successfully demonstrated the competencies “Plan and Conduct a Passage and Determine Position: Thorough Knowledge of and Ability to Use ECDIS” of Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code AND “Determine Position and the Accuracy of Resultant Position Fix: Position Determination Using ECDIS With Specific Knowledge of its Operating Principles, Limitations, Sources of Error, Detection of Misrepresentation of information and Methods of Correction to Obtain Accurate Position Fixing” of Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code. The course provides training in the basic theory and use of electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) for those who will be in charge of a navigational watch on vessels equipped with ECDIS. Students learn to use, update, and verify electronic chart information. The training comprises all safety-relevant aspects and aims beyond the use of operational controls. All theoretical aspects and major characteristics of ECDIS data, such as data contents, system integration, information layers, and data updating, are covered in depth. Prerequisites: General Admission requirements; ARPA certificate; Radar certificate; Terrestrial Navigation training for license preparation; USCG-approved STCW Basic Safety Training course Fast Rescue Boat Applicants completing our 30-hour Fast Rescue Boat course satisfy the requirements of Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code, Specification of the Minimum Standard of Competence in Fast Rescue Boats. Prerequisites: Basic Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than fast rescue boats Fundamental Concepts of Navigation Applicants completing our 70-hour Fundamental Concepts of Navigation course and who presents our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN 5 YEARS of the completion of training, receive 20 days’ sea service credit that may be used—ONLY—for the following: (1) Any license restricted to service upon vessels of not more than 200 gross Applicants completing our 70-hour Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) course with a passing grade of at least 75% satisfy the GMDSS training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(n) and Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code. Applicants for this 70-hour course must hold a 200-ton or great license, or show a current U.S. Coast Guard approval letter indicating they are eligible to sit for a license greater than 200 tons. The class is designed to meet the requirements set forth in Table A-IV/2 of the amended STCW convention. Topics include principles of the global marine distress and safety system communications, distress alerting and operational procedures for VHF DSC, INMARST-C, MF/HF, NAVTEX, EPIRB, SART, and VHF (SCT). The course blends classroom instruction and practical exercises. Prerequisites: 1 year experience as a member of navigational watch on the bridge of an ocean going vessel OR licensed radio officer or engineer Government Vessels This 3-week class is open to Seafarers sailing in any department. The course is structured as three 1-week, 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.) Prerequisites: No additional Radar Observer (Unlimited) Applicants completing our 5-day Radar Observer (Unlimited) course, including successful demonstration of all practical assessments, satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.480 for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited) and the radar training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). In conjunction with this course, any approved instructor is authorized to sign-off for a successful demonstration on the students’ “Control Sheets” for the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code: OICNW-1-2B; OICNW-1-2C; OICNW-3-1A; OICNW-3-1B; OICNW-3-1C; OICNW-3-1D; OICNW-3-1E; OICNW-3-1F; OICNW-3-1G; OICNW-3-1H; OICNW-3-1I; OICNW-3-1J; and OICNW-3-1K. This 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. Prerequisites: (Navigation exercises assume background in chart work and coastal navigation) Radar Observer Recertification Applicants completing our 1-Day Radar Observer Recertification course satisfy the Continued on next page Seafarers LOG 11 �20528_P5,7,11_14,16,20.qxd 11/24/2003 7:39 PM Course Guide Continued from page 11 requirements of 46 CFR 10.480(d) for renewal of any Radar Observer endorsement. This course does not satisfy any training or assessment requirements of the STCW Convention and STCW Code. (Navigation exercises assume background in chart work and coastal navigation.) Prerequisites: No additional Radar Observer Refresher Applicants completing our 3-Day Radar Observer Refresher course satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.480(d) for renewal of any Radar Observer endorsement. This course does not satisfy any training or assessment requirements of the STCW Convention and STCW Code. (Navigation exercises assume background in chart work and coastal navigation.) Prerequisites: Radar Observer ARPA Applicants completing our 32-hour Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) course, including successful demonstration of all practical assessments, satisfy the ARPA training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) and of 46 CFR 10.205(m)(1). The practical assessments conducted in this course are equivalent to the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code: OICNW-3-2A; OICNW-3-2B; OICNW-3-2C; OICNW-3-2D; OICNW-3-2E; OICNW-3-2F; OICNW- 3-2G; OICNW-3-2H; OICNW-3-2I; OICNW-3-2J; OICNW-3-2K; OICNW-3-2L; and OICNW-32M. (Navigation exercises assume background in chart work and coastal navigation.) This course of instruction incorporates the use of ARPA simulation equipment to operate, observe, and use the radar plotting aids. Students gain an understanding of the limitations of the aids as well as their performance factors, sensor inputs and malfunctions and gain knowledge of tracking capabilities, processing, operational warnings, and target acquisition. Prerequisites: Radar Observer Medical Care Provider Applicants completing our 21-hour Medical Care Provider course satisfy the Medical First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 12.13-1. This course is designed for mariners who are employed or may be employed on U.S.-flag ships. It meets STCW requirements. Students successfully completing this course must take a refresher course within 5 years or provide information to the U.S. Coast Guard documenting maintenance of medical skills. Cardiopulmonary (CPR) certification must be renewed annually. Training as a Medical First Aid Provider is the second level of medical training required by STCW. Topics include a review of cardiac and airway management, rescuer safety, body structure, examining trauma victims and medical patients, treating head and spinal injuries, burns, musculoskeletal injuries, rescued persons. Also included are obtaining radio medical advice, administering medication, and sterilization techniques. Prerequisite: Candidates for the course must possess current certification from the American Red Cross for CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent certification issued through a similar authorizing agency Prerequisites: CPR for the Professional Rescuer Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (Including Sea Service) Applicants completing our entire Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Program, INCLUDING the 360 days of seagoing service: (1) receive 720 days’ sea service credit toward a license as Third Mate of Ocean or Near Coastal Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons. Applicants must present evidence of not less than 1 year of qualifying seagoing service obtained AFTER enrollment in the OICNW program, including at least six months performing bridge watch-keeping duties under the supervision of the master or a qualified officer. Applicants must have previously completed our entire “Unlicensed Apprentice Program,” and sea service awarded for completion of the “Unlicensed Apprentice Program” may NOT be used to meet the service requirements for OICNW and Third Mate;—AND—(2) Satisfy the training and assessment requirements of 46 CFR 10.910 and Section AII/ 1 and Table A-II/1 12 Seafarers LOG Page 12 of the STCW Code, Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence for Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch on Ships of 500 Gross Tonnage or More, PROVIDED that they have also completed the following Coast Guard approved courses within five years of completion of the OICNW program: a) Basic Safety Training; b) Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting; c) Medical Care Provider; d) Proficiency in Survival Craft; e) Tank Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids); f) Celestial Navigation (STCW); g) Radar Observer (Unlimited); h) Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA); i) Bridge Resource Management; j) Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS); and k) Visual Communications. Prerequisites: ARPA, Basic/Adv. Fire Fighting, BRM, Celestial Nav. First Aid, GMDSS, Medical First aid Provider, Proficiency in Survival Craft or Water Survival, Radar Observer, Tanker Familiarization, Visual Communication, BST, sea time for 3rd Mate and OICNW Oil Spill Prevention and Containment This 1-week course consists of classroom and practical training exercises. Topics include oil types and petroleum products’ behavior on water; pollution prevention regulations; hazardous materials training; spill prevention; absorbents, suction equipment, skimmers, and their proper use; and small boat operations. Students also receive instruction in spill containment booms, boom towing configurations, and anchoring operations. Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites Hazmat Recertification This 1-day class includes a regulatory overview of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements, 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. Prerequisite: 24- or 40-hour Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) courses Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities Applicants completing our 4-hour Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(l)(4) and Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code. Prerequisites: No additional Personal Survival Techniques Applicants completing our 12-hour Personal Survival Techniques course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the Personal Survival training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table AVI/1-1 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(1). Prerequisites: No additional Proficiency in Survival Craft/ Personal Survival Techniques (Lifeboatman) Applicants completing our 37-hour Proficiency in Survival Craft/Personal Survival Techniques course satisfy: (1) the Survival Craft training requirements of Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code;— AND—(2) the training requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-3(a)(6) for any endorsement as Lifeboatman, PROVIDED that sea service requirements are also met;—AND—(2) if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, the written and practical examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-5 for a Lifeboatman endorsement (exam module 481xx) and the written “Survival Craft” examination requirements for service on vessels not equipped with lifeboats (exam module 441xx or 706xx),—AND—(3) the Personal Survival Techniques training requirements of Section AVI/1 and Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(1). This course helps students develop the required knowledge and application skills for water survival including launch, use and recovery of survival craft, and the proper use of survival equipment. Additionally, students learn the procedures necessary to take charge and maintain a survival craft and protect embarked personnel while on board. Prerequisites: No additional Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) Applicants completing our 70-hour Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the training requirements for service as a Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman AND the training and assessment requirements of Table A-II/4 of the STCW Code, “Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence for Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch,” and 46 CFR 12.05- 3(c) PROVIDED they also present evidence of at least 6 months sea-going service performing navigational watchkeeping functions under the supervision of the Master or officer in charge of the navigational watch. If the applicant does not present evidence of 6 months of this service, he or she satisfies the training and assessment requirements for certification as Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch RESTRICTED to lookout duties only. This certification is valid for 1 year and may not be renewed. This course is designed for deck trainees who need a fast track to Ratings Forming Part of the Navigational Watch. It meets the requirements of 46 CFR 12.05.3(c) and STCW Table A-II/4. Topics covered in the course include: anchoring, mooring, knot-tying, gyro and magnetic compass, wheel watch, error chain analysis and pilot interactions, helm control, rules of the road, IALA buoy systems, shipboard communication, helm watch relief and lookout watch. Prerequisites: UA Program Phases 1 and 2 Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids Applicants completing our 38-hour Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids Course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.309 for an endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge). Prerequisites: Present evidence of service in accordance with 46 CFR 13.303. Fire Fighting may be taken simultaneously with the course Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids Applicants completing our 5-day Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids course satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d) (1) (ii) (A), 13.115 (b) (1), 13.209, 13.309, 13.409 or 13.509 for any dangerous liquids tankerman endorsement. Prerequisites: 3 months’ seagoing service on tankers (DL) OR completion of a Tank Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids) (SHLSS “Tanker Assistant” course) to cover STCW Code Section A-V/1 para. 2-8. Fire fighting course in accordance with 47 CFR 13.121 Table 13.121(g) OR SHLSS Basic Fire Fighting, U.S.C.G.-approved STCW Basic Safety Training course Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids (Simulator) Applicants completing our 53-hour Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids (Simulator) course satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d)(1)(ii)(A), 13.115 (b)(1), 13.209, 13.309, 13.409 or 13.509 for any dangerous liquids tankerman endorsement;—AND—receive credit for: (1) two loadings and two discharges which may be applied toward satisfying the requirements of 46 CFR 13.203(b)(1);— AND—(2) one commencement of loading and one completion of loading which may be applied toward satisfying the requirements in 46 CFR 13.203(b)(2);—AND—(3) one commencement of discharge and one completion of discharge which may be applied toward satisfying the requirements in 46 CFR 13.203(b)(3). Prerequisites: 3 months’ seagoing service on tankers (DL) OR completion of a Tank Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids) (SHLSS “Tanker Assistant” course) to cover STCW Code Section A-V/1 para. 2-8. Fire fighting course in accordance with 47 CFR 13.121 Table 13.121(g) OR SHLSS Basic Fire Fighting, U.S.C.G.-approved STCW Basic Safety Training course Tank Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids) Applicants completing our 63-hour Tank Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids) course satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.409 for an original endorsement as Tankerman-Assistant DL. This course meets the Code of Federal Regulation requirements for personnel not having the required sea service. The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct operations on tankships. Topics include the 16hour worker health and safety (HAZWOPER) First Responder/Operations Level, Ship Design and Operation, Cargo Characteristics, Enclosed Space Entry, Cargo Transfer and Shipment, and Pollution Prevention, and Emergency Operations and Response. Prerequisites: Fire Fighting Tank Ship Familiarization (Liquefied Gases) Applicants completing our 30-hour Tank Ship Familiarization (Liquefied Gases) course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy: (1) the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.409 for an original endorsement as Tankerman- Assistant (LG);— AND—(2) the tanker familiarization training requirements of paragraphs 1-7 of Section AV/1 of the STCW Code. This 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 fire fighting, confined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, LNG ship operations, personal safety, LNG safety, hazardous material, LNG cargo tank (level indicators, temperature), LNG cargo pump (Carter pump construction and ops), inert gas generator (general flow system), nitrogen gas system, LNG vapor compressor, warm-up heater and boil-off heater. Prerequisites: Advanced Fire Fighting Visual Communications (Flashing Light) Applicants completing our 1-day Visual Communications course with a minimum score of 80% will: (1) Satisfy the practical signaling examination requirements (flashing light) of 46 CFR 10.401(h) IF presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training;—AND—(2) Be considered to have successfully demonstrated the competence “Transmit and Receive Information by Visual Signaling” of Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code. Prerequisites: No additional ENGINE Many engine department courses have prerequisites. For example, to be accepted for Advanced Refrigeration/Containers, students must have successfully completed Basic Marine Electrician and Refrigeration System Maintenance and Operations. FOWT Applicants completing both QMED Motor and QMED Basic Steam Plant Operations will meet the requirements for endorsement as FOWT. Prerequisite: No additional QMED – Motor Applicants completing BOTH our 140-hour Engine Utility and 203-hour Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED), Oiler/Motor courses, and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, will: a) Satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-7 (b)(2) and receive credit for one half of the sea service needed for a QMED Oiler endorsement provided they also present evidence of acquiring at least 90 days’ engine room service required during the interval between these two courses; AND; b) Satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-3(e) and Section A-III/4 and Table A-III/4 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence for Ratings Forming Part an Engineering Watch, for service on vessels without propulsion steam boilers, AND, c) If presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9 for the General Safety (80XXX) and Oiler (87XXX) examination modules. Prerequisites: Engine Utility Basic Steam Plant Operations Applicants completing our 70-hour Basic Steam Plant Operations course and who presents our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9 for the General Safety (80XXX), Fireman-Watertender (86XXX), and Oiler (87XXX) examination modules, PROVIDED they have also completed our 140-hour Basic Auxiliary Plant Operations course. Applicants who have successfully completed our course need not present individually completed “Control Sheets” for the assessments in application for STCW certification. Successful completion of this course is equivalent to the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-III/4 of the STCW Code: RFPEW-1-1S, RFPEW-1-1T, RFPEW-1-1U, RFPEW-1-5A, RFPEW-2-1A, RFPEW-2-1B, RFPEW-2-1C, RFPEW-2-1D, and RFPEW-2-1E. Prerequisites: Same as FOWT program and Basic Auxiliary Plant Operations Continued on next page December 2003 �20528_P5,7,11_14,16,20.qxd 11/24/2003 7:39 PM Course Guide Continued from page 12 203-Hour Auxiliary Plant Maintenance Applicants completing our 70-hour Basic Propulsion Systems Maintenance, 70-hour Basic Refrigeration & HVAC, 70-hour Basic Electricity, and 203-hour Auxiliary Plant Maintenance courses, and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9, if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, for the General Safety (80XXX), Junior Engineer (81XXX), and Deck Engineer (87XXX) examination modules, provided they also present evidence of acquiring at least 90 days engine room service while endorsed as a QMED Oiler prior to commencing the above training. Prerequisites: Basic Safety, Recommendation, Tankerman Assistant (DL), QMEDOiler/Motor, Total USCG-approved sea and equivalent sea service in engine room of vessels for at least 6 months, Fireman/WT or Oiler rating Basic Auxiliary Plant Operation Applicants completing our 140-hour Basic Auxiliary Plant Operations course and who present our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9 for the General Safety (80XXX) examination module, PROVIDED they have also completed either our 63-hour Basic Motor Plant Operations course and/or our 70-hour Basic Steam Plant Operations course. Applicants who have successfully completed our course need not present individually completed “Control Sheets” for the assessments in application for STCW certification. Successful completion of this course is the equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-III/4 of the STCW Code: RFPEW-1-1A, RFPEW-1-1B, RFPEW 1-1C, RFPEW-1-1D, RFPEW-1-1E, RFPEW-1- 1F, RFPEW-1-1G RFPEW-1-1H, RFPEW-1-1I, RFPEW-1-1J, RFPEW-1-1K, RFPEW-1-1L, RFPEW-1-1M, RFPEW-1-1P, RFPEW-1-1R, RFPEW-1-1V, RFPEW-1-3A, RFPEW1-4A, RFPEW-1-5A, RFPEW-3-1A, RFPEW-3-2A, and RFPEW-3-2B. Prerequisites: Same as FOWT program Basic Electricity Applicants completing our 70-hour Basic Propulsion Systems Maintenance, 70-hour Basic Refrigeration & HVAC, 70-hour Basic Electricity, and 203-hour Auxiliary Plant Maintenance courses, and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9, if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, for the General Safety (80XXX), Junior Engineer (81XXX), and Deck Engineer (87XXX) examination modules, provided they also present evidence of acquiring at least 90 days engine room service while endorsed as a QMED Oiler prior to commencing the above training. Prerequisites: Basic Safety, Recommendation, Tankerman Assistant (DL), QMED-Oiler/ Motor, Total USCG-approved sea and equivalent sea service in engine room of vessels for at least 6 months, Fireman/WT or Oiler rating Basic Motor Plant Operations Applicants completing our 63-hour Basic Motor Plant Operations course and who presents our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9 for the General Safety (80XXX) and Oiler (87XXX) examination modules, PROVIDED they have also completed our 140-hour Basic Auxiliary Plant Operations course. Applicants who have successfully completed our course need not present individually completed “Control Sheets” for the assessments in application for STCW certification. Successful completion of this course is equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-III/4 of the STCW Code: RFPEW-1-1A, RFPEW-1-1B, RFPEW-1-1D, RFPEW-1-1U, RFPEW-1-2B, and RFPEW-1-5A. Prerequisites: Same as FOWT and Basic Auxiliary Plant Operation Basic Propulsion Systems Maintenance Applicants completing our 70-hour Basic Propulsion Systems Maintenance, 70-hour Basic Refrigeration & HVAC, 70-hour Basic Electricity, and 203-hour Auxiliary Plant December 2003 Page 13 Maintenance courses, and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9, if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, for the General Safety (80XXX), Junior Engineer (81XXX), and Deck Engineer (87XXX) examination modules, provided they also present evidence of acquiring at least 90 days engine room service while endorsed as a QMED Oiler prior to commencing the above training. Prerequisites: Basic Safety, Recommendation, Tankerman Assistant (DL), QMEDOiler/Motor, Total USCG-approved sea and equivalent sea service in engine room of vessels for at least 6 months, Fireman/WT or Oiler rating Basic Refrigeration & HVAC Applicants completing our 70-hour Basic Propulsion Systems Maintenance, 70-hour Basic Refrigeration & HVAC, 70-hour Basic Electricity, and 203-hour Auxiliary Plant Maintenance courses, and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9, if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, for the General Safety (80XXX), Junior Engineer (81XXX), and Deck Engineer (87XXX) examination modules, provided they also present evidence of acquiring at least 90 days engine room service while endorsed as a QMED Oiler prior to commencing the above training. Prerequisites: Basic Safety, Recommendation, Tankerman Assistant (DL), QMED-Oiler/ Motor, Total USCG-approved sea and equivalent sea service in engine room of vessels for at least 6 months, Fireman/WT or Oiler rating Engine Utility Applicants completing BOTH our 140-hour Engine Utility and 203-hour Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED), Oiler/Motor courses, and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, will: (1) Satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-7 (b)(2) and receive credit for one half of the sea service needed for a QMED Oiler endorsement PROVIDED they also present evidence of acquiring at least 90 days engine room service required during the interval between these two courses;—AND—(2) Satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-3(e) and Section A-III/4 and Table AIII/4 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence for Ratings Forming Part an Engineering Watch, for service on vessels without propulsion steam boilers,—AND—(3) If presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9 for the General Safety (80XXX) and Oiler (87XXX) examination modules. Prerequisites: UA program, Tankerman Assistant (LD), Unlicensed apprentice sea voyage performance evaluations within the Engineering Department as completed by the First Assistant Engineer of at least satisfactory or better Junior Engineer Applicants completing our 70-hour Basic Propulsion Systems Maintenance, 70-hour Basic Refrigeration & HVAC, 70-hour Basic Electricity, and 203-hour Auxiliary Plant Maintenance courses, and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9, if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, for the General Safety (80XXX), Junior Engineer (81XXX), and Deck Engineer (87XXX) examination modules, provided they also present evidence of acquiring at least 90 days engine room service while endorsed as a QMED Oiler prior to commencing the above training. Prerequisites: Basic Safety, Recommendation, Tankerman Assistant (DL), QMED-Oiler/ Motor, Total USCG-approved sea and equivalent sea service in engine room of vessels for at least 6 months, Fireman/WT or Oiler rating Machinist Applicants completing our 102-hour Machinist course, and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15- 9, if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, for the Machinist (85XXX) examination module, provided they also present evidence of completing the requirements to be endorsed with a Junior Engineer rating endorsement prior to commencing the above training. Prerequisites: STCW certification in all areas of basic safety training, USCG physical standards for QMED OR hold the USCG Oiler Rating endorsement, STCW certificate as a RFPEW, completed QMED Jr. Eng training program, and USCG Jr. Engineer rating. Marine Electrician Applicants completing our 280-hour Marine Electrician course, and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9, if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training, for the Electrician (85XXX) examination module, provided they also present evidence of acquiring at least 90 days engine room service while endorsed as a QMED – Junior Engineer prior to commencing the above training. Prerequisites: 6 months QMED Diesel Engine Technology This 4-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of classroom instruction and hands-on training. Topics of instruction include diesel engine theory; twoand 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. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating or equivalent inland experience. Automated Cargo Ops This course of instruction in the pumpman career track includes classroom and simulator training in all facets of liquid cargo loading and discharge. 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. Prerequisite: QMED-Any Rating Class 3 or QMED Junior Engineer/Pumpman Class 3 Recommended: Basic and Intermediate Math and Computer Basic. *Advanced plant maintenance must be completed for advancement to QMED Class 2. Refrigeration System Maintenance & Operations Now an elective, this 6-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, and 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 is also 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. Prerequisites: QMED-Any rating, OR Refrigeration Engineer and Electrician OR equivalent inland experience Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance This 4-week course leads to certification in refrigerated containers maintenance and consists of 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, and maintenance procedures. Prerequisites: 6-months sea time as Wiper, 6 additional months’ sea time in any Engineering Department rating. Must hold a QMED any rating endorsement, or endorsements as Refrigeration Engineer and Electrician, or possess equivalent inland experience. Hydraulics The curriculum in the 4-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 variety of other shipboard systems. Prerequisite: QMED-Any Rating Welding Classroom instruction and on-the-job training compose this 4-week course, which features practical training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Prerequisites: No additional SAFETY Basic Safety Training - STCW Applicants completing our 40-hour Basic Safety Training course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy: (1) the Personal Survival training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-1 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(1);—AND—(2) the Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);— AND—(3) the Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table AVI/1-3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(3);—AND—(4) the Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(4). Prerequisites: No additional First Aid & CPR (21-Hour) Applicants completing our 21-hour First Aid & CPR course satisfy: (1) the Basic Safety Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table AVI/ 1-3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(3);— AND—(2)—IF— presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the date of training, the First Aid & CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(h)(1)(ii) and 10.205(h)(2)(iii) for original issuance of a license. Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. Successful students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Prerequisites: No additional First Aid (8-Hour) Applicants completing our 8-hour Elementary First Aid course and presenting our Certificate of Training at the Regional Exam Center (REC) satisfy: (1) the First Aid training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(h)(1)(ii) for original issuance of a license;—AND—(2) the Basic Safety - Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table AVI/1- 3 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(3). Prerequisites: No additional Advanced Fire Fighting Applicants completing our 37-hour Advanced Fire Fighting course satisfy the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);— AND—the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license. During this course, students learn to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for fire fighting. The class covers effective communication between crew members and land-based fire units, leadership roles and responsibilities, documentation of crew training, and emergency squad training. Students also learn to inspect and service personal shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting drills. Prerequisites: Basic Fire Fighting Basic Fire Fighting (16-Hour) Applicants completing our 16-hour Basic Fire Fighting course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy: (1) the Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);—AND—(2) the Basic Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license;— Continued on next page Seafarers LOG 13 �20528_P5,7,11_14,16,20.qxd 11/24/2003 7:39 PM Page 14 SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. for the first few months of the new year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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. Engine Upgrading Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Engine Utility (EU) January 26 March 22 May 17 February 20 April 16 June 11 FOWT January 19 March 12 Marine Electrician May 10 July 2 QMED - Jr. Engineer January 12 April 2 Refrigeration April 12 May 21 Welding January 5 February 2 March 29 January 23 February 20 April 16 Deck Upgrading Courses Safety Specialty Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Course Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman January 19 March 1 April 12 May 24 February 13 March 26 May 7 June 18 Advanced Fire Fighting* January 26 February 23 April 19 February 6 March 5 April 30 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids * (ARPA) (*must have radar unlimited) February 9 March 8 February 13 March 12 Basic Safety Training (BST) Celestial Navigation January 12 March 29 February 5 April 23 GMDSS (Simulator) January 5 March 1 January 16 March 12 January 5 February 9 February 16 March 15 March 29 April 19 May 10 May 24 January 9 February 13 February 20 March 19 April 2 April 23 May 14 May 28 Lifeboatman/Water Survival January 5 February 16 March 29 May 10 January 16 February 27 April 9 May 21 Fast Rescue Boat May 3 June 7 May 7 June 11 Government Vessels Navigation Fundamentals February 9 April 26 February 20 May 7 February 23 March 22 April 5 May 17 March 12 April 9 April 23 June 4 Radar February 23 May 10 March 5 May 21 Medical Care Provider February 9 March 8 February 13 March 12 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) February 9 April 5 May 31 February 20 April 16 June 11 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* February 9 March 29 May 17 February 20 April 9 May 28 January 12 March 15 January 16 March 19 (*must have basic fire fighting) (*must have basic fire fighting) Steward Upgrading Courses Tankerman (PIC) Barge* Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning December 8, 2003. Academic Department Courses Recertification Steward February 9 Bosun (to be announced) Course Guide Continued from page 13 AND—(3) the Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d)(2)(i)(A), 13.113(e)(1)(i)(A) or (B), 13.201(e), 13.301(e), 13.401(d) or 13.501(e) for any tankerman endorsement. Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites Basic Fire Fighting (30-Hour) Applicants completing our 30-hour Basic Fire Fighting course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy: (1) the Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);— AND—(2) the Basic Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license;—AND—(3) the Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d)(2)(i)(A), 13.113(e)(1)(i)(A) or (B), 13.201(e), 13.301(e), 13.401(d) or 13.501(e) for any tankerman endorsement. Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites Combined Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting Applicants completing our 32-hour Advanced Fire Fighting course satisfy: (1) the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table AVI/ 3 of the 14 Seafarers LOG (*must have basic fire fighting) March 8 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 Junior Engineer, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);— AND—(2) the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license. Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites CULINARY Galley Operations The course consists of two, 2-week modules (totaling 4 weeks). Each module is 35 hours with additional time participating in the school’s galley operations. Prerequisites: SHLSS UA Program and 240 days’ sea time OR 365 days’ sea time as an SA. Certified Chief Cook This course consists of six, 2-week standalone modules totaling 12 weeks. This structure allows eligible upgraders to enroll at the start of any module. Prerequisites: Galley Operations and 180 days’ sea time Advanced Galley Operations This course consists of four 1-week modules (totaling 4 weeks). Prerequisites: SHLSS Certified Chief Cook and 180 days’ sea time Chief Steward This is a 12-week class. Prerequisites: SHLSS Advanced Galley Operations and 180 days’ sea time. December 2003 �20528_P8,9,15,17_19,21_23.qxd 11/24/2003 7:45 PM Page 15 Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 16— NOVEMBER 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 6 2 7 19 31 0 12 14 28 13 2 3 9 21 1 35 27 231 3 9 5 7 22 25 2 10 15 18 15 3 2 11 11 1 22 29 210 1 1 1 0 19 15 0 3 19 19 5 1 1 2 3 3 18 7 118 2 5 3 3 13 21 1 7 12 12 14 3 10 4 9 0 18 11 148 0 2 1 1 6 10 0 1 4 7 4 1 2 0 0 5 9 1 54 0 4 0 1 13 21 0 5 12 14 6 0 1 6 6 1 16 11 117 1 7 2 14 40 61 0 18 31 44 24 7 3 12 37 4 55 36 396 2 10 7 10 24 41 1 14 25 36 26 2 4 18 17 4 32 38 311 3 1 4 2 36 20 0 5 29 27 10 3 2 2 8 4 32 25 213 0 8 2 9 23 25 0 15 11 20 13 6 4 5 21 1 21 9 193 0 3 3 10 19 38 0 10 20 16 17 4 6 5 8 2 22 12 195 1 1 2 2 18 12 0 2 10 11 6 1 11 0 1 2 6 11 97 0 0 0 1 10 3 0 2 5 9 6 0 1 2 6 1 10 8 64 0 4 1 19 22 27 0 6 15 15 15 3 6 0 41 1 39 32 246 1 1 2 6 7 16 0 6 7 14 14 1 10 2 6 1 3 6 103 0 0 1 3 1 7 0 2 3 11 5 0 0 1 1 1 8 2 46 0 3 0 4 11 18 0 7 3 11 8 0 6 2 19 1 11 4 108 0 2 2 3 10 29 0 6 10 9 12 3 2 4 5 0 14 7 118 0 0 1 0 5 10 0 1 5 8 3 0 8 0 0 1 5 3 50 0 0 0 8 11 14 0 3 4 9 10 0 2 0 19 1 29 16 126 1 3 1 6 5 17 0 5 3 9 9 0 6 2 4 0 4 5 80 1 1 1 3 1 6 0 0 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 2 27 0 5 0 3 7 22 0 1 6 9 6 0 4 2 10 1 11 3 90 1 2 0 3 1 17 0 2 3 5 8 3 2 0 7 2 9 4 69 0 1 1 1 1 5 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 19 0 2 0 2 2 9 0 0 6 6 6 1 1 3 9 0 7 2 56 0 1 0 3 13 12 0 1 6 16 7 1 2 0 17 1 12 15 107 0 0 0 6 3 4 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 22 0 2 2 12 14 14 1 7 7 27 10 2 5 2 11 0 27 12 155 0 2 1 12 17 20 0 3 6 29 14 0 24 2 7 2 12 15 166 0 0 0 4 4 2 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 3 0 2 1 22 1 2 1 9 6 17 0 5 6 10 10 0 12 0 6 0 9 6 100 0 2 0 4 3 10 0 2 0 5 1 1 15 0 4 0 6 2 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 4 5 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 1 2 0 6 5 41 1 1 4 18 28 25 1 6 10 53 12 2 9 4 23 1 43 17 258 2 3 1 16 38 39 0 4 16 55 20 0 24 4 14 2 31 29 298 487 563 361 381 368 139 237 876 867 654 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Totals All Departments 0 2 1 3 16 19 0 8 13 23 12 5 1 3 13 0 23 20 162 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs 0 3 0 4 1 8 0 6 1 4 8 0 5 1 2 0 3 5 51 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 11 Piney Point .............Monday: January 5, February 2 Algonac ..................Friday: January 9, February 6 Baltimore ................Thursday: January 8, February 5 Boston.....................Friday: January 9, February 6 Duluth .....................Wednesday: January 14, February 11 Guam ......................Thursday: January 22, February 19 Honolulu .................Friday: January 16, February 13 Houston ..................Monday: January 12, February 9 Jacksonville ............Thursday: January 8, February 5 Joliet .......................Thursday: January 15, February 12 Mobile ....................Wednesday: January 14, February 11 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: January 20, February 17 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: January 13, February 10 New York................Tuesday: January 6, February 3 Norfolk ...................Thursday: January 8, February 5 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: January 7, February 4 Port Everglades.......Thursday: January 15, February 12 San Francisco .........Thursday: January 15, February 12 San Juan..................Thursday: January 8, February 5 St. Louis..................Friday: January 16, February 13 Tacoma ...................Friday: January 23, February 20 ENTRY DEPARTMENT *“Total Registered” means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. December 2003 January & February 2004 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Wilmington ...............Tuesday: January 20*, February 17* ................................*(changes created by Martin Luther King’s ............................................ birthday and Presidents Day holidays) ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals REX O’CONNOR Please contact Dolores Marcell at 2362 Crotona Ave., Bronx, NY 10458; or telephone (718) 367-3435. FILMMAKER SEEKS WOMEN SAILORS Documentary filmmaker Maria Brooks is trying to locate women who worked on ships before World War II and in the years directly after the war. She would like to talk with these seafarers about their work and experiences at sea. She also is seeking An unidentified steward, 1928 photographs of women working on ships in the last 60 years. Brooks’ company, Waterfront Soundings Productions, is producing a 60-minute television documentary about the little-known history of women and seafaring in America. The program is called “Shipping Out.” When completed, it will be distributed to PBS television stations. Brooks is the producer of “The Men Who Sailed the Liberty Ships.” If you know any seasoned female seafarers, or you are one yourself, please contact Brooks at Waterfront Soundings Productions at 3252 Kempton Ave., Oakland, CA 94611; or telephone (510) 451-9226. Additionally, you may e-mail her at ReindeerQ@aol.com. Seafarers LOG 15 �20528_P5,7,11_14,16,20.qxd 11/24/2003 7:40 PM Seafarers International Union Directory Page 16 NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2003 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 6 4 2 18 3 1 4 38 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 4 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 12 3 2 12 3 2 9 43 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 3 1 1 10 1 1 3 21 0 23 18 15 55 3 15 21 150 0 4 5 3 11 0 10 9 42 0 11 4 11 6 0 5 3 40 1 1 3 1 2 0 0 1 9 0 10 7 8 20 2 9 9 65 0 2 6 1 6 0 6 8 29 0 15 16 7 13 0 3 1 55 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 11 8 20 5 2 9 62 1 2 1 3 8 0 5 4 24 0 5 10 3 8 0 1 2 29 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 1 1 3 2 0 0 3 10 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 4 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 Port Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs 0 7 6 1 2 2 1 4 23 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 2 3 1 4 2 0 3 15 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Port 0 4 1 2 6 2 0 7 22 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 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 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 Totals All Departments 63 27 6 88 18 4 31 277 95 124 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Seafarers LOG PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the LOG by Vince Patterson of Nashville, Tenn. It is of officers and crew members aboard the SIU-contracted James E. Howard, a Liberty ship, taken in Cairo, Egypt in June 1943. The ship was carrying supplies for the invasion of Sicily. Patterson said the crew members signed articles May 12, 1943 in New Orleans and sailed to Cuba, Trinidad and Capetown, South Africa. Then they sailed up the east coast of Africa to Aden, Yemen and Suez, Egypt, where they unloaded. The ship proceeded through the Suez Canal to Port Said, Sinai and Alexandria and through the Mediterranean Sea, signing off in New York in October of the same year. Patterson, who joined the SIU in 1942, is the one wearing the tie (second row, center). He sailed in the engine department as a fireman, oiler, deck engineer and engine maintenance. He says, in a note accompanying the photo, that while he loved going to sea, he retired in 1951 to be nearer his wife and children. He worked in the wholesale food business, from which he retired about 12 years ago. He is a member of the Mid South Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans In Hendersonville, Tenn. In the back row at left is Al Clement, who retired from the SIU, also a member of the engine department. Next to him is Ed Allain, who became an engineer with MEBA. Both are still living in New Orleans, and they and Patterson stay in touch with each other. He has lost track of the other mariners, including deck department member Jimmy Mason (second row, second from left)—“a great guitar player.” If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. December 2003 �20528_P8,9,15,17_19,21_23.qxd 11/24/2003 7:45 PM Page 17 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. DEEP SEA JIM ABELLANO, 55, hails from the Philippines. He started working with the SIU in 1966 in the port of New York. Brother Abellano’s first ship was the Steel Artisan. A member of the steward department, he last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Patriot. Brother Abellano resides in Daly City, Calif. RALPH BAKER, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Baker first went to sea aboard the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. The Pennsylvania-born mariner shipped in the engine department and upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Brother Baker is a resident of Uniontown, Pa. He last worked on the Maersk Tennessee. ROBERT R. WINDER, 52, began his seafaring career in 1972 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Winder’s first voyage was aboard the National Defender, a National Transport, Inc. vessel. Born in Mt. Vernon, Ill., he shipped in the deck department. Brother Winder now lives in San Francisco. He last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Liberator. ANDRES LAXAMANA, 65, joined the SIU in 1979 in Honolulu. The steward department member’s first voyage was aboard Delta Steamship Lines’ Santa Maria. Born in the Philippines, he now resides in San Francisco. Brother Laxamana last went to sea on the Chief Gadao, a Matson Navigation vessel. INLAND WILLIAM BOLUK, 62, launched his career with the SIU in 1973 in the port of Philadelphia after serving in the U.S. Navy. Boatman Boluk initially worked aboard an Interstate Oil Transport Co. vessel. A captain, he enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1997. Boatman Boluk was last employed on a Mariner Towing vessel. He was born in New York and now makes his home in Sebastian, Fla. HERBERT HERBERT, 62, hails from Louisiana. He began December 2003 his career with the Seafarers in 1979 in New Orleans. Boatman Herbert sailed in the deck department and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crescent Towing and Salvage. The Louisiana native lives in his home state. JOHN LeBLEU, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman LeBleu worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Hvide Marine during his career. Born in Louisiana, he sailed in the engine department. Boatman LeBleu lives in his native state. JERRY McGEE, 64, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Houston. Boatman McGee first worked aboard a Coyle Lines Inc. vessel. The Texas-born mariner shipped in the deck department as a captain. He is a resident of Houston and last worked on a G&H Towing vessel. JAMES H. NEUNER, 63, started his seafaring career in 1993 in St. Louis. Boatman Neuner worked primarily aboard vessels operated by the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., including the American Queen and Mississippi Queen. The steward department member upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 2002 and lives in Paducah, Ky. JAMES PRUITT, 61, was born in Virginia. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Pruitt first worked aboard a Steuart Transportation Co. vessel. He sailed in the deck department as a captain. Boatman Pruitt was a frequent upgrader at the Paul Hall Center. A resident of Crisfield, Md., Boatman Pruitt last worked aboard an Express Marine operated vessel. DONNIE WILLIAMS, 61, started his SIU career in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Williams initially worked aboard a Virginia Pilot Corp. vessel. Born in North Carolina, he shipped in the deck department. Boatman Williams last worked aboard an Allied Towing vessel. He resides in his native state. GREAT LAKES LAWRENCE R. KNOPP, 61, joined the SIU ranks in 1970 in Detroit. Brother Knopp worked in both the Great Lakes and inland divisions, first sailing on an H&M Lake Transport vessel. Born in Wisconsin, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Knopp makes his home in Marinette, Wis. He last worked aboard a Luedtke Engineering Co. vessel. JOHN A. SHASKI JR., 57, began working with the SIU in 1967 in Detroit after serving in the U.S. Navy. Brother Shaski first sailed aboard the Lemmerhirt, a Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. vessel. A native of Michigan, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Shaski last worked on a Luedtke Engineering Co. vessel. He lives in Sault Ste Marie, Mich. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN MICHAEL CALAMO, 62, began his career with the Atlantic Fishermen’s Union in Gloucester, Mass. in 1976. Boatman Calamo shipped in the deck department. He is a resident of Gloucester. Editor’s Note: The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, went on pension effective the dates indicated. Name Age Baker, Robert Barker, Richard Benitez, Enrique Boudebza, Richard Branham, Ambler Butler, Jesse Canales, Esequiel Cruz, Antonio Demickis, John Elias, Jose Figueroa, Ramon Gage, Linwood Gilbert, David Goebel, Henry Goossens, Leonard Harrison, Charline Jones, Leo Kelly, Emma Kramer Samuel Kuntze, Berna Lawrence, William Lockhart, William Mathews, Joseph Micciolo, Carmen Richardson, William Robinson, James Ryan, Lucille Sanchez, Francisco Sari, Earl Scarafone, Dominic Silva, Arthur Simons, Charles Swasey, Selvin Tinsley, Cornelius Valle, Manson Witt, Edward Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG. 1950 The SIU Atlantic and Gulf District became the first seamen’s union to negotiate a company-financed Welfare Plan for its members. This was established in an agreement signed with nine contracted steamship companies on December 28. Although the companies will make all the contributions to the welfare fund, the agreement provides for joint administration by a committee representing the union and the steamship companies. Under the terms of the contract each company will contribute into a common fund, the sum of 25 cents per day for each man employed aboard its vessels. 65 62 76 71 95 80 81 71 90 79 78 77 51 81 86 71 63 72 65 78 85 66 92 76 72 71 68 71 76 74 74 92 73 80 71 75 EDP Nov. 1 Oct. 1 Sept. 1 April 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 April 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Nov. 1, 2002 Sept. 1 Oct. 1 April 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Oct. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Oct. 1 April 1 Oct. 1 Feb. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Oct. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 an “appreciative well done” from the MSC, and the letter stated that the maneuver “contributed significantly to ongoing Indian Ocean Operations.” 1985 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 during two separate rescues. The Baltimore, an integrated tug/barge, was a day out of St. Croix and headed for New York when the first word of a sailboat’s distress was received from the Coast Guard. A 42-foot sailboat, Taxi Dancer, had capsized in the 80-knot winds and 30-foot waves generated by Hurricane Kate. Despite the weather, the Baltimore saved the five crew members from the sailboat. While that rescue 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 reached the site in less than two hours and the rescue took about 80 minutes to complete in the hurricane conditions. This Month In SIU History 1975 The SIU-contracted Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) has been commended by the Military Sealift Command for the “responsiveness and expeditious 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 Seafarers LOG 17 �20528_P8,9,15,17_19,21_23.qxd 11/25/2003 3:21 PM Page 18 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 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.. ENDURANCE (Maersk Lines), Sept. 14—Chairman Abdulla R. Alwaseem, Secretary Daniel Maxie, Educational Director Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Steward Delegate Willie Toomer. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 17 in Long Beach, Calif. He thanked crew members for jobs well done and advised them to read Seafarers LOG to keep up with latest union and industry news. Secretary urged Seafarers to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. and stressed importance of contributing to SPAD. He thanked everyone for cooperation in keeping ship clean. Educational director reiterated advice about taking advantage of upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center and reminded crew to make sure z-cards and other documents are kept current. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to steward department for great job, especially Labor Day cookout. EXPLORER (USSM), Sept. 29— Chairman George B. Khan, Secretary Michael R. Fields, Educational Director Mario G. Paquiz, Engine Delegate Fadel A. Mohamad, Steward Delegate Fernando C. Onativia. Vessel en route to Los Angeles for payoff Oct. 1. It will then sail to Oakland, Calif. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. Educational director reminded crew members about opportunities for upgrading maritime skills at Piney Point facility and noted new hotel has single room accommodations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made for suggestion box to be instituted for menu suggestions. Steward proposed writing menu suggestions on board in mess hall. HORIZON CRUSADER (Horizon Lines), Sept. 15—Chairman Antonio M. Mercado, Secretary Joseph P. Emidy, Educational Director Kevin M. Cooper. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 18 in Jacksonville, Fla. Educational director advised everyone to verify accuracy of vacation pay checks. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into increasing vacation and pension pay and enabling Seafarers to retire at any age with 20 years’ seatime. Request made to fix computer. Vote of thanks given to steward department. HORIZON ENTERPRISE (Horizon Lines), Sept. 14—Chairman Roger J. Reinke, Secretary Franchesca R. Rose, Educational Director Michael J. Wells, Deck Delegate Erowin C. Udan, Engine Delegate Charles E. Johnson, Steward Delegate Alejo A. Fabia Jr. Chairman said ship expected to arrive Sept. 20 at 8 a.m in Tacoma, Wash. Payoff to take place after clearing customs and immigration. Everyone asked to remain aboard ship until then. Vessel took on fuel in Kao Hsuing, Taiwan, so there will be no bunkers this trip. Secretary stated captain’s room inspection to take place Sept. 17 at 10:20 a.m. New pillows will be issued upon completion of inspection. Everyone asked to return 18 Seafarers LOG VCDs and movies to appropriate lockers before arrival in port. Educational director reminded crew members to check dates on shipping documents, including STCW and z-cards, and make sure all are current. He also suggested Seafarers read upgrading course schedule in LOG and keep payoff slips, which are needed to apply for vacation checks. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made to repair or replace garbage disposal unit. Thanks given to steward department for great meals and keeping inside house clean. Thanks also given to shoregangs of Tacoma and Oakland, Calif. for relieving crew members for their monthly days off and for going out of their way to help. Next ports: Oakland, Honolulu and Guam. HORIZON NAVIGATOR (Horizon Lines), Sept. 14—Chairman Werner H. Becher, Secretary Vainuu L. Sili, Educational Director Benny A. Orosco, Deck Delegate Mauro G. Gutierrez, Steward Delegate Glenn A. Taan. Chairman announced arrival Sept. 17 in Oakland, Calif., with payoff the following day. He stressed need to be alert in port due to terrorist threats. He thanked crew for helping keep crew lounge clean and separating plastic items from regular trash. Chairman asked those members getting off to clean cabin and get fresh linen for next person. Secretary noted everything running smoothly. Educational director mentioned potential for new jobs on Hawaiian cruise ships. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department given vote of thanks for well prepared meals. After Oakland, ship heading to Long Beach, Calif. INTEGRITY (USSM), Sept. 7— Chairman Tecumseh L. Williams, Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, Educational Director Dennis R. Baker, Deck Delegate Alexander Nicholson, Engine Delegate Carlos Bonefont, Steward Delegate German Solar. Chairman reported payoff Sept. 18 in Elizabeth, N.J. Secretary asked departing crew members to leave rooms clean and and with fresh linen for next person. Vessel going to dry dock next trip. Educational director informed crew members about discount on prescription drugs available at Eckerd pharmacy chain. He also reminded them about submitting original pay vouchers along with Coast Guard discharges when applying for vacation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into increasing pension and dental benefits. Vote of thanks given to steward department “for keeping the cookie jar and bellies full.” Next ports: Elizabeth; Charleston, S.C.; Miami; Houston. LIBERATOR (USSM), Sept. 24— Chairman Joel G. Miller, Secretary Wilfredo S. DeLeon, Educational Director Elwyn L. Ford, Deck Delegate William P. Foley, Engine Delegate Fateh F. Saleh, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 26 in Long Beach, Calif. He advised crew members to renew z-cards and STCW. He also reminded them that original pay vouchers are required for vacation applications. Secretary asked anyone getting off to clean room for relief member. Educational director stressed importance of keeping STCW and shipping documents current, of contributing to SPAD, and of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department and all hands given vote of thanks for good work. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), Sept. 22—Chairman Thomas P. Banks, Secretary Lito G. Acosta, Educational Director John C. Orr, Deck Delegate Ronald Owens, Engine Delegate Kareen Abdul Joseph, Steward Delegate Wilfred E. Lambey. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 25 in Galveston. Secretary asked crew members to clean rooms and get fresh linen for next person. Treasurer stated $250 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter from headquarters read regarding termination of emergency shipping rules. Discussion held about new procedure for collecting vacation checks and about wearing safety gear. Suggestion made to reposition washing machine to operate aboard rolling ship. Vote of thanks given to steward department and unlicensed apprentices. They did an outstanding job. Next port: Haifa, Israel. MAERSK RHODE ISLAND (Maersk Lines), Sept. 28—Chairman Joseph G. Humphrey, Secretary Waymond H. Watson III, Engine Delegate Craig S Croft, Steward Delegate Gloria M. Baker. Chairman spoke about possible contract with MSC and announced A-plus on last month’s Coast Guard inspection. Secretary announced new movie library in place with more than 140 titles. Working on getting information about installing satellite TV. Mail service to crew still slow due to lack of regular ports of call. Educational director advised crew members to keep abreast of changing endorsements needed for new jobs in shipping. He also encouraged them to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. Treasurer stated $100 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew informed of installation of new washers and dryers. Confirmation requested on pay in lieu of day off and about working on watch. Request made for new juice machine in crew mess. Thanks given to engine department for helping keep house decks clean; vote of thanks also given to steward department for exceptional meals. Vessel heading to Rota, Spain and then to Greece. NEW YORK (ATC), Sept. 24— Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Secretary Nancy S. Heyden, Educational Director Edward H. Self, Engine Delegate Victor L. Bermudez, Steward Delegate Elmo Malacas. Chairman announced arrival Sept. 27 in Valdez, Alaska. He stated that Tacoma port agent explained new process for filling prescriptions at last call in Cherry Point. Members will be issued ID cards, which will be honored by pharmacies, and members will then be on a co-pay system, paying anywhere from $5 to $10 per prescription. Union is examining possibilities of recertification programs for QMEDs and pumpmen. Training has started for potential new cruise ships in Hawaii. It is expected to be completed by December. If anyone has friends looking to join union, working on one of these new ships would be good way to start. Vessel will arrive in Los Angeles Oct. 6 and will discharge cargo at berths 121 and 78. Bosun discussed ATC’s alcohol policy. Starting next tour, crew members must sign statement agreeing to abide by ATC’s drug and alcohol policy. Secretary re- quested all delegates sign copies of minutes before they are sent to headquarters. Educational director urged everyone to support union and be sure to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Report from headquarters read regarding process for applying for extra vacation day. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into better dental plan (including periodontal work). Bosun spoke with captain about letting steward leave leftovers out after dinner, and suggestions for night lunch were proposed. Thanks given to DEU Qasam Saeed for helping clean house. Delegate Thomas B. Schroeder, Engine Delegate James B. Long, Steward Delegate William E. Bryley. Chairman announced vessel payoff Oct. 14 on arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Blanket relief for crew following day. He asked crew to check with boarding patrolman and pay dues on time to maintain benefits. Educational director advised Seafarers to keep current on required shipping documents and endorsements. Treasurer stated $50 remaining in ship’s fund after purchase of $215 for satellite radio. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications read and posted regarding return to regular shipping Delivering the Goods Bosun Bennie Freeland poses by the machine gun aboard the Maersk Alaska. The containership, which was under charter to the MSC, recently returned from Kuwait, where this photo was taken. SEABULK POWER (Seabulk Tankers), Sept. 30—Chairman Bradley L. Seibel, Secretary Steven R. Wagner, Educational Director Candido Molina, Deck Delegate Randy W. Powell, Steward Delegate Harry Galdeira. Chairman announced payoff Oct. 3 in Tampa and noted Coast Guard inspection Oct. 7 in Lake Charles. ARS inspection was completed and ship has 2-year safety certificates. Chairman reminded crew members to check expiration dates on all shipping documents. He asked that everyone continue to separate plastic items from regular trash. Secretary requested crew pay attention at safety meetings and watch for hazards when taking on stores. Extra workers will be on board from Lake Charles to Tampa. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point facility. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications read from headquarters regarding termination of emergency shipping rules; standard shipping rules now restored. Vote of thanks given to steward department. WESTWARD VENTURE (Interocean Management), Sept. 7—Chairman Michael G. Watson, Secretary Paula S. Kaleikini, Educational Director Glenn A. Snow, Deck Delegate Timothy L. Smith, Engine Delegate Dennis S. Adjetey, Steward Delegate Patrick L. Durnin. Chairman announced payoff this trip in Tacoma, Wash. Vessel to go into layup shortly thereafter. Secretary asked Seafarers to strip bunks, take dirty linen to bags and clean rooms before disembarking. Educational director urged everyone to increase knowledge and skills by attending upgrading classes at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on how much money company puts into money purchase pension plan. Vote of thanks to OMU Gordon L. Hiltbruner for job well done on picnic tables for barbecues. HORIZON KODIAK (Horizon Lines), Oct. 12—Chairman Garry D. Walker, Secretary Melvin E. Morgan, Educational Director Alfonso D. Bombita, Deck rules. Special vote of thanks given to Second Engineer Larry Brown for sharing fresh-caught silver salmon and to Chief Steward Melvin Morgan for fresh king crab picked up at Dutch Harbor. Next ports: Anchorage and Kodiak, Alaska. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), Oct. 5—Chairman Emanuel A. Gazzier Jr., Secretary Fausto D. Aranda. Chairman led discussion on importance of reading Seafarers LOG for current information on union and industry matters and to know your rights. Educational director talked about upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. He stressed importance of safety on board vessel at all times and asked that any safety problems be reported to department delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Memorandum read to crew regarding TRBs. Question raised about health insurance coverage for family members living overseas. Crew members reminded of no smoking policy in lounge and of leaving rooms clean for next person. Steward department given special thanks for good food and service. Next ports: New Orleans; Haifa, Israel. USNS FRED W. STOCKHAM (Amsea), Oct. 1—Chairman Andrew B. Barrows, Secretary Stephen M. Avallone, Educational Director Joseph J. Jenkins Jr., Deck Delegate Robert Butler, Steward Delegate Alan Van Buren. Bosun issued Bravo Zulu for job well done to all crew for cargo onand off-loading in Kuwait and stateside. All departments performed jobs well. Educational director reminded everyone to renew documents early; begin process ASAP to avoid overworked Coast Guard facilities. He also advised crew to keep up with STCW standards, as they change frequently. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter from VP Contracts Augie Tellez read regarding 401(k) plan and improved benefits tier. Bosun addressed continuing converns of privacy issues with regard to company database being used on Amsea vessels. Issue has been brought to company’s attention. December 2003 �20528_P8,9,15,17_19,21_23.qxd 11/25/2003 3:22 PM Page 19 Letters to the Editor (Editor’s note: The Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer’s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Producer Crew Shows Generosity On Nov. 7, Andrew Tlalka joined the crew of the Horizon Producer in the port of New York as a relief AB. None of the crew members had sailed with him before. On his fifth day aboard ship, The crew aboard the Horizon Producer. he received an emergency message that his wife had passed away following a long-term health condition. He was emotionally overwhelmed and was told by Bosun Joel Lechel to go to his quarters for some private SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION TRUST This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Pension, Trust EIN 136100329, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, 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 $39,207,359. These expenses included $7,006,405 in administrative expenses and $32,200,954 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 16,333 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 $584,834,167 as of December 31, 2002, compared to $595,246,250 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $10,412,083. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $28,795,276 including employer contributions of $4,235,692, realized losses of $(5,549,423) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $27,191,890, unrealized appreciation of assets of $2,913,882 and other income of $3,235. 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 the plan assets; 4) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and 5) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Pension Trust, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $7.80 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. time. Tlalka was concerned about leaving his watch; the bosun insisted. Bosun Lechel then informed the crew of the tragedy, and the crew immediately took up a collection to assist Tlalka to pay for his trip to Warsaw, Poland to attend to his family’s needs. Captain William Boyce arranged for a bereavement airfare for him to return to Poland and also contributed $500 from the ship’s fund to help defray the cost. It speaks very highly of the ship’s crew, both licensed and unlicensed, for their generosity in helping a shipmate in his time of need. The amount collected was more than $1,400. There truly is a Brotherhood of the Sea. William Bunch Chief Steward, Horizon Producer AMMV Dedicates WWII Memorial On October 4, 2003, the Three Rivers Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans dedicated a memorial in Riverside Park, Sewickley, Pa. The memorial is in memory of U.S. Merchant Mariners, Navy Armed Guard and the Seabees. There is an anchor and bronze plaque that reads: This memorial is dedicated to THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINES UNITED STATES NAVY ARMED GUARD AND SEABEES and Those who survived During World War II and especially Those who made the SUPREME SACRIFICE Leo Bebout President, Three Rivers Chapter, AMMV SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACATION FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, EIN 13-5602047, Plan No. 503, for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $15,571,521 as of December 31, 2002, compared to $15,419,286 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $152,235. 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 $44,178,353 including employer contributions of $42,732,418, realized loss of $(41,529) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $900,477, and unrealized appreciation of assets of $586,987. Plan expenses were $44,026,118. These expenses included $5,517,288 in administrative expenses and $38,508,830 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: December 2003 1) 2) 3) 4) An accountant’s report; Assets held for investment; Transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.60 for the full annual report, or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU makes specific 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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, 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. Seafarers LOG 19 �20528_P5,7,11_14,16,20.qxd 11/25/2003 3:12 PM Page 20 Final Departures DEEP SEA MANOR ABDULLAH Pensioner Manor Abdullah, 73, passed away July 14. Brother Abdullah joined the Seafarers in 1969. Born in Singapore, he worked in the engine department and made his home in San Francisco. Brother Abdullah last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Pacer and started receiving his pension in 1995. EDDIE ARNOLD Brother Eddie Arnold, 58, died Sept. 3. He joined the SIU in 1966 in New Orleans. The Alabama-born mariner’s first voyage was aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Arnold shipped as a member of the steward department and last worked on the Sea-Land Performance. He resided in Mobile, Ala. Honolulu and began receiving her pension in 2001. ELVIE L. COOPER Pensioner Elvie L. Cooper, 95, passed away Sept. 11. Brother Cooper started his career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. The Marlin, Texas native worked in the steward department and lived in Fort Worth, Texas. Brother Cooper began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1974. AUDREY FAIRBURN Pensioner Audrey Fairburn, 87, died Aug. 6. Sister Fairburn launched her career with the MC&S in San Francisco. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., she worked in the steward department. Sister Fairburn began receiving retirement stipends in 1978. She made her home in North Bend, Ore. CHARLES HOLLIDAY Brother Rogers Bankston, 53, passed away July 26. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in New Orleans. A Louisiana native, Brother Bankston’s first ship was the Long Lines. The engine department member last sailed aboard the Liberty Wave, a Liberty Maritime Corp. vessel. Brother Bankston lived in New Orleans. Pensioner Charles Holliday, 94, passed away June 13. Brother Holliday embarked on his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The Aberdeen, Miss.-born mariner worked in the steward department and began receiving his pension in 1970. Brother Holliday called Chicago home. JIMMIE BEEM HUBERT HOUSE Pensioner Jimmie Beem, 86, died Sept. 29. Brother Beem began his SIU career in 1951 in San Francisco. Born in Avon, S.D., he initially went to sea on a Delta Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Beem worked in the engine department. He was a resident of Nevada, Iowa and started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1983. Pensioner Hubert House, 74, died Sept. 2. Brother House joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. after serving in the U.S. Army. Born in Alabama, Brother House worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions. He initially went to sea aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. The deck department member last worked on a Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. vessel. Brother House lived in Mobile and started receiving retirement compensation in 1987. ROGERS BANKSTON LESLIE BLANCHARD Pensioner Leslie Blanchard, 81, passed away Sept. 27. He launched his profession with the SIU in 1944 in New Orleans. Born in Louisiana, Brother Blanchard sailed in the steward department and first worked aboard a Delta Steamship Co. vessel. His final voyage was aboard the Overseas Ohio. Brother Blanchard made his home in Houston and started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1985. MARIANA CARPINTEYRO Pensioner Mariana Carpinteyro, 73, died Aug. 27. Sister Carpinteyro joined the Seafarers in 1991 and initially went to sea aboard the SS Independence. Born in Mexico, she worked in the steward department. Sister Carpinteyro last went to sea aboard the Industrial Challenger, a Pacific Gulf Marine vessel. She lived in 20 Seafarers LOG BILLY RAY JARVIS Pensioner Billy Ray Jarvis, 73, passed away Sept. 12. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he commenced his SIU career in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Jarvis first worked aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Walter Tyler Page. Born in Alabama, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Jarvis last worked on the Stonewall Jackson and began receiving his pension in 1992. He resided in Bay Minette, Ala. MELVIN LAYNER Pensioner Melvin Layner, 55, died Oct. 10. Brother Layner began his SIU career in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. after serving in the U.S. Navy. His first voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Pacer. A native of Wood County, W.Va., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Layner last went to sea on the Sea-Land Patriot, a U.S. Ship Management vessel. He was a resident of Parkersburg, W.Va. and started receiving his pension earlier this year. ALTHA MANNIX Pensioner Altha Mannix, 88, passed away May 28. Brother Mannix commenced his profession with the MC&S in San Francisco. He worked in the steward department and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1973. Brother Mannix made his home in Lake Forest, Calif. MIGUEL MEDINA Pensioner Miguel Medina, 89, died Aug. 20. He joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Medina first worked aboard Alcoa Steamship’s Alcoa Polaris. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Medina’s last ship was the L. Hall, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. He began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1975 and called Charlotte, N.C. home. MICHAEL MILLER Brother Michael Miller, 50, passed away July 20. He launched his SIU career in 1978 in the port of New York. Brother Miller worked in both the deep sea and Great Lakes divisions. His first ship was the Point Margo. The Columbus, Ohio-born mariner worked in the deck and engine departments and last shipped on the Adam E. Cornelius. Brother Miller made his home in Irvin, Ohio. GUADALUPE MOLINA Pensioner Guadalupe Molina, 89, died Aug. 12. Brother Molina initiated his occupation with the Seafarers in 1952 in Houston. He first sailed aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.’s William Graham. A native of Sinton, Texas, Brother Molina shipped in the steward department. His final voyage was on the Overseas Valdez. The Texas City, Texas resident began receiving his pension in 1979. ALFONSO OLGUIN Brother Alfonso Olguin, 78, passed away May 20. He began his seafaring career in 1991 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His first voyage was on the USNS Capella, a Bay Ship Management vessel. The Californiaborn mariner worked in the steward department and last sailed on an American Ship Management vessel. Brother Olguin resided in his home state. CIPRIANO PANGANIBAN Brother Cipriano Panganiban, 58, died Oct. 9. Brother Panganiban joined the SIU in 1994 in the port of Honolulu. He initially went to sea aboard the SS Independence. Born in the Philippines, Brother Panganiban worked in the engine department. His final voyage was on the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez. Brother Panganiban called Daly City, Calif. home. EARL PATTEE Pensioner Earl Pattee, 80, passed away July 28. Brother Pattee joined the Seafarers Union in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia. His first voyage was on a Sprogue Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Louisville, Ky., he was a member of the deck department. Brother Pattee’s final trip to sea was aboard the Sea-Land Portland. The Buckley, Wash. resident began receiving his pension in 1984. DARIO RIOS Pensioner Dario Rios, 82, died Aug. 13. He started his seafaring career in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Rios was born in Puerto Rico and sailed in the steward department. His last voyage was aboard the San Juan, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. Brother Rios began receiving retirement compensation in 1986 and lived in his native commonwealth. WINLEY ROBINSON Pensioner Winley Robinson, 101, passed away Sept. 29. Brother Robinson commenced his career with the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Born in Barbados, he worked in the steward department. Brother Robinson sailed on a number of vessels, including the Steel Design. He started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1967 and made his home in Queens, N.Y. NELSON RODRIGUEZ Brother Nelson Rodriguez, 51, died Aug. 20. He initiated his profession with the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of New York. Brother Rodriguez worked in both the deep sea and Great Lakes divisions during his career, first sailing on the Long Lines. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native shipped in the deck department and made his home in Bethlehem. Pa. Brother Rodriguez last worked aboard the Dodge Island, a NATCO/Great Lakes Dredge & Dock vessel. JORGE SANTANA Pensioner Jorge Santana, 57, passed away Aug. 27. Brother Santana joined the SIU ranks in 1970 in the port of Piney Point, Md. His first voyage was on the Mayaguez. Born in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Santana last worked aboard the Horizon Crusader and resided in his native commonwealth. He began receiving his pension in 2002. VICTOR SANTOS Pensioner Victor Santos, 72, died Sept. 5. He joined the union in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Santos initially went to sea aboard Ore Navigation’s Santore. Born in Santurce, P.R., he shipped in the engine department. Brother Santos last sailed on the Sea-Land Crusader and started collecting stipends for his retirement in 1995. He lived in his native commonwealth. CHARLES SCOFIELD Pensioner Charles Scofield, 80, passed away Sept. 29. Brother Scofield joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York. The New York-born mariner worked in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in 1967. Brother Scofield resided in Brooklyn, N.Y. CLAIBORNE SPEARS Brother Claiborne Spears, 55, passed away July 28. He launched his profession with the Seafarers in 1968 in New Orleans after serving in the U.S. Army. His initial voyage was aboard the Wingless, a Consolidated Mariners Inc. vessel. Born in Alabama, Brother Spears shipped in the engine department. He last worked on the Cape Catoche and started receiving his pension in 1991. Brother Spears lived in Mobile, Ala. CARLOS SPINA Pensioner Carlos Spina, 64, died Oct. 14. Brother Spina began his seafaring career in 1960 in New Orleans. His first voyage was aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Progreso, Honduras, he worked in the deck department as a bosun. He last went to sea on the USNS Regulus. Brother Spina began receiving his retirement pay in 1996 and lived in New Orleans. MARK STEVENS Brother Mark Stevens, 41, was found deceased on June 14. He joined the SIU in 1981 in the port of Piney Point, Md. His initial trip to sea was aboard Delta Steamship Lines’ Santa Adela. A member of the deck department, Brother Stevens was born in Long Beach, Calif. He last worked on the Sea-Land Liberator. Brother Stevens lived in Seattle. JOHN STILES Pensioner John Stiles, 81, passed away Aug. 13. Brother Stiles launched his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. The Philadelphia-born mariner Continued on page 21 December 2003 �20528_P8,9,15,17_19,21_23.qxd 11/25/2003 3:24 PM Page 21 Final Departures Continued from page 20 sailed in the deck department and last worked on the Overseas Marilyn. Brother Stiles called Green Creek, N.J. home. He began receiving his pension in 1983. KVETOSLAV SVOBODA Pensioner Kvetoslav Svoboda, 81, died June 10. Brother Svoboda began his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New York. His initial voyage was aboard an Oceanic Ore Carriers Inc. vessel. Born in Czechoslovakia, Brother Svoboda worked in both the engine and steward departments. He last went to sea aboard the OMI Ranger. Brother Svoboda began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1987. He lived in his native country. RONALD VOSS Pensioner Ronald Voss, 79, passed away July 18. He joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Navy. His first ship was the Del Monte, a Delta Steamship Co. vessel. The St. Petersburg, Fla.-born mariner sailed in the engine department and last worked aboard the Sea-Land Consumer. Brother Voss called Roundrock, Texas home. He began receiving his retirement pay in 1988. STEPHEN WAGERIK Pensioner Stephen Wagerik, 75, died Aug. 15. Brother Wagerik commenced his career with the SIU in 1953 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Army. Brother Wagerik worked in the deck department and initially went to sea aboard Isco’s Steel Artisan. He last sailed on the Sea-Land Quality and began receiving his pension in 1988. A native of Hopelawn, N.J., Brother Wagerik made his home in Houston. DONALD WAGNER Pensioner Donald Wagner, 74, passed away Sept. 14. Brother Wagner joined the Seafarers in 1945 in San Francisco. His first voyage was aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he sailed in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Wagner last went to sea on the Senator, a Crowley American Transport, Inc. vessel. The Palm Coast, Fla. resident began receiving retirement compensation in 1995. GLEN WELLS Pensioner Glen Wells, 80, died June 18. He joined the SIU in 1962. Brother Wells’ first ship was Victory Transport’s Hudson. A native of Dallas, he sailed in the deck department. His final trip to sea was on the Sugar Islander. Brother Wells began receiving his pension in 1989 and made his home in Sierra Vista, Ariz. December 2003 RUSSELL WILLIAMS JOHN SCOTT Brother Russell Williams, 58, passed away June 30. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Before joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Army. A native of Florida, he initially sailed aboard Hudson Waterways Corp.’s Transhudson. Brother Williams shipped in the steward department and last worked on the Sea-Land Express. He called Jacksonville home. Pensioner John Scott, 71, passed away June 29. Boatman Scott joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Philadelphia after serving in the U.S. Navy. He first worked aboard a Steuart Transport Co. vessel. The Virginia-born mariner sailed in the engine department and last worked for Mariner Towing. Boatman Scott started receiving retirement compensation in 1994. He lived in Onancock, Va. INLAND LARRY FULCHER Boatman Larry Fulcher, 57, passed away April 6. He launched his career with the SIU in 1967. A captain, Boatman Fulcher sailed in the deck department. He was last employed on a Maritrans Operating Co. vessel. He made his home in Williston, N.C. HUGH HASTINGS Pensioner Hugh Hastings, 84, died June 16. Boatman Hastings joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A captain, Boatman Hastings last sailed on an Allied Towing vessel. He was born in Ocean City, Md. and made his home in Bavon, Va. Boatman Hastings began collecting retirement stipends in 1983. HAROLD HOWARD Pensioner Harold Howard, 89, passed away Sept. 17. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Howard sailed as a captain. He lived in Pennsauken, N.J. and began receiving his pension in 1976. RONALD HURD Pensioner Ronald Hurd, 70, died Oct. 3. Boatman Hurd joined the Seafarers in 1961. The Texas-born mariner worked as a captain. He sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by Moran Towing Co. Boatman Hurd lived in Port Arthur, Texas and began receiving his pension in 1995. RALEIGH PAUL Pensioner Raleigh Paul, 79, passed away July 16. Boatman Paul began his SIU career in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. after serving in the U.S. Air Force. The North Carolina-born mariner worked in the deck department and began collecting retirement stipends in 1979. He resided in his home state. JAMES PRITCHARD Pensioner James Pritchard, 80, died Sept. 30. He launched his profession with the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Pritchard first worked aboard a Moore Towing Lines vessel. Born in Cambden County, N.C., he shipped as a captain. His final job was at the helm of a McAllister Towing of Virginia vessel. Boatman Pritchard was a resident of Orange Park, Fla. He started receiving his pension in 1988. CECIL TERRY Pensioner Cecil Terry, 74, died Aug. 25. He initiated his career with the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Terry worked in both the inland and deep sea divisions. His first ship was Sinclair Oil’s Rob Shrew. Born in Norfolk, Va., he shipped in the deck department. Boatman Terry last worked aboard a Mariner Towing vessel and lived in Whitten, N.C. He began collecting his pension in 1988. GREAT LAKES RICHARD FORGAYS Pensioner Richard Forgays, 77, died June 23. Brother Forgays joined the SIU in 1952 in Detroit. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Army. Born in Michigan and a steward department member, Brother Forgays lived in his native state. He last worked on the Charles E. Wilson, an American Steamship Co. vessel. He began collecting payments for his retirement in 1994. RICHARD GLOWACKI Pensioner Richard Glowacki, 78, passed away June 26. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Brother Glowacki began his SIU career in 1963 in Detroit. The engine department member was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by American Steamship Co., including the Adam E. Cornelius and the Buffalo. Brother Glowacki started receiving his pension in 1990 and made his home in West Seneca, N.Y. FRANK NIEZURAWSKI Pensioner Frank Niezurawski, 83, died Oct. 8. He commenced his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in Detroit after serving in the U.S. Army. Brother Niezurawski worked in both the Great Lakes and deep sea divisions, first sailing aboard a Great Lakes Towing Co. vessel. Born in Michigan, he shipped in the deck department and began collecting retirement stipends 1982. He last sailed on a Michigan Tankers vessel. Brother Niezurawski resided in Lake Worth, Fla. ROBERT SMITH Pensioner Robert Smith, 68, died Sept. 11. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in Detroit after serving in the U.S. Army. Brother Smith worked primarily aboard vessels operated by the American Steamship Co., including the Adam E. Cornelius, the Richard J. Reiss and the American Mariner. Born in Mueller Township, Mich., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Smith began receiving retirement pay in 1992 and lived in his native state. EGIL SORENSEN Pensioner Egil Sorensen, 73, passed away Aug. 13. Brother Sorensen began his profession with the Seafarers in 1966 in Detroit. His first ship was American Steamship Co.’s American Seaocean. Born in Oslo, Norway, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Sorensen last worked on the Buffalo and was a resident of Monroe, Maine. He began receiving his retirement compensation in 1995. HAMOUD ZAWKARI Pensioner Hamoud Zawkari, 77, died July 8. Brother Zawkari began working with the Seafarers in 1966 in Buffalo, N.Y. Born in Yemen, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Zawkari sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by Great Lakes Associates, including the Henry Steinbrenner and the Kinsman Enterprise. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991 and lived in Dearborn, Mich. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: ENNIS ALLEN JULIUS MURPHY Pensioner Ennis Allen, 80, passed away Dec. 29, 2002. Brother Allen embarked on his career with the NMU in 1947. Born in Town Creek, Ala., he initially went to sea aboard the J.C. Campbell. Brother Allen worked in the steward department and upgraded his skills on several occasions. His final voyage was aboard the Texaco Wisconsin. Brother Allen began receiving his pension in 1985. Pensioner Julius Murphy, 92, passed away May 15. Brother Murphy commenced his career with the NMU in 1946. His initial voyage was out of the port of New York. Born in Chile, he worked in the engine department. Brother Murray started receiving his pension in 1967. He last went to sea aboard the United States. MICHAEL GOLDEN Pensioner Michael Golden, 67, passed away Jan. 14. He joined the NMU in 1964. Brother Golden first sailed aboard the William Lykes. The Alabamaborn mariner worked in the deck department and last sailed on the Howell Lykes. Brother Golden began receiving payments for his pension in1992. MIKE S. MATIS Pensioner Mike S. Matis, 85, passed away May 15. Brother Matis joined the NMU in 1986. Born in the Philippines, he shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother Matis sailed on many vessels including the American Eagle. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1986. WILLIAM MALLOY Pensioner William Malloy, 75, died March 28. Brother Malloy launched his NMU career in 1952. His initial ocean voyage was from the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Malloy enhanced his skills often and last worked on the San Diego. He started receiving his pension in 1985. In addition to the individuals listed above, the following NMU brothers, all of whom were pensioners, passed away on the dates indicated. NAME AGE DOD Badley, Clarence Blood, Charles 79 84 Brown, Louis Chisholm, Timothy Connell, Allan Conway, John Czarniak, Anthony Davis, Franklin Delgado, Miguel Dishman, Melvin Dooner, Lawrence Ebanks, George 66 70 84 75 86 80 75 60 77 71 Feliciano, John Fell, Quigley Ferrer, Lorenzo Figueroa, Victor Goodman, H.G. Gordon, Arthur Groves, Edgar Higgins, James Horbarger, Jesse Kyser, Edward Lecaros, Andres Little, James Moore, Cecil Morgan, Leo Murphy, Henry Overstreet, Layton Petrie, Robert Pitre, Leroy Radetzky, Bernard Sanchez, Luis Schallenberg, Everhard Soterales, John Stowhas, Luis Swartz, Samuel Vestarhis, Leonidas White, Robert Wolf, Ingram Zanieski, Felix 83 89 86 77 86 85 79 74 85 67 87 79 83 74 74 80 77 84 83 83 Oct. 3 Dec. 28, 2002 Sept. 29 Sept. 26 Oct. 9 Oct. 5 Oct. 3 Oct. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Dec. 11, 2002 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 7 Oct. 1 Sept. 24 Sept. 15 July 31 Oct. 16 Sept. 17 Oct. 6 Sept. 27 Oct. 2 Sept. 4 Oct. 9 Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 28 Oct. 7 Sept. 21 June 29 89 93 85 89 87 81 77 91 Sept. 23 Sept. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 3 Sept. 23 Oct. 8 Oct. 26 Oct. 15 Seafarers LOG 21 �20528_P8,9,15,17_19,21_23.qxd 11/24/2003 7:46 PM Page 22 Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 643 — Graduating from the water survival class are unlicensed apprentices from class 643 (in alphabetical order) Malcolm Adams Jr., Connie Clemons, Alfred Drake, Quentin Dedeaux, Johnathan Fosle, Christopher Goneau, Raymond Hotchkiss, Donald Moss, Christopher Newbern, Angel Perez, James Perkins, Jesse Sailors III, Joseph Stone and Reginald Jackson. Lifeboatman/Water Survival — Earning their lifeboatman/water survival endorsements Oct. 31 are (in no specific order) Gregory Ball, Rene Hallasgo, Juanito Dansalan, James Reece, Abdul Hasan, Abdoulla Alssoudi, Milton Flynn, John Neal, Seller Brooks and Nicholas Murgolo. Able Seaman — Welding — Certificates of graduation for completion of the welding course were given Oct. 24 to (in alphabetical order) Mark Ciciulla, Juanito Dansalan, Charles Fuqua, Galen Gouzoulis and Rene Hallasgo. Their instructor, Buzzy Andrews, is at far left in the back row. Upgrading Seafarers earning their AB endorsements Oct. 24 are (in alphabetical order) Gregory Alexander, Julio Alvarez, Agustin Arriaga, Warren Barney, Scott Bowmer, Stephen Gardner, Stephen Hammelman, DeCarlo Harris, Eric Kjellberg, Roy Logan, Tavell Love, David Martinez, John Murray, Joshua Phillips, Morgan Piper, Antonio Reed, Christopher Rosado, Daniel Samson, Jason Simon, Joseph Slater, William Smalls, Adrian Surillo, Milan Taigan, Abel Vazquez and Joseph Whitmore. Medical Care Provider — Graduating recently from the medical care provider course under the instruction of Jennifer Langford (left) are Tzvetan Ovalov (center) and Leonard Lambert. Oiler — Computer Lab Classes Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates of achievement for completing the Computer Basics/Windows Operating System course. They are (seated in left photo) Jose Alvado and (seated in right photo) Thomas M. Swayne Jr. Their instructor, Rich Prucha, is standing in both pictures. Completing the oiler course Oct. 17 are (in alphabetical order) Aaron Anderson, Shawn Deloach, Edward Douville, Raul Duarosan, Douglas Foley, Jeffrey Hawkins, Christian Hernandez, Derek Ivory, George Jodry, Clay Kiichli, Jose Medrano, Lon Molnar, Nicholas Murgolo, James Osborn, Lamont Robinson, Stephen Roseberry, Louis Simmons, Jonathan Stratton, Patrick Sullivan, Thomas Swayne, George Velez, Neil Warren, Michael Watkins, Brent Williams, Demond Williams and Hezekiah Williams. Any student who has registered for a class and finds—for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. 22 Seafarers LOG December 2003 �20528_P8,9,15,17_19,21_23.qxd 11/24/2003 7:47 PM Page 23 Paul Hall Center Classes Academics Taking advantage of the academic program at the Paul Hall Center is Charles C. Walker (center). He recently was awarded certificates of achievement from Instructor Peggy Densford (left) for completion of Political Science 101, and from Instructor Rick Prucha for satisfying the requirements for completion of Math 101. Radar — Graduating from the radar class Oct. 22 are (from left) Mike Smith (instructor), Glen McCullough, Darryl Alexander, Jennifer Senner, William Sholley and Ovidio Santos. Engine Utility — Lifeboatman/ Water Survival — Alaskan fisher- men who completed the lifeboatman/water survival course Oct. 31 are (in alphabetical order) Peter Angasan, Frank Burke, Jon Henson, Mark Leman, Jeffery Martin, Jim Moore, Cary Pitcher, Stephen Riedel, John Scudero Jr., Justin Stahl and Maryellen Titus. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at far left. Successfully completing the engine utility course Oct. 11 are (in no particular order) José Quiñones, Michael Sanchez, Louis Gattuso, Pedro Barbosa, Curtis Tobey, Tawrence Abrams, Douglas Lowry, Pedro Ocampo, Scott Martin, Clarence Pearson and Carl Williams. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far left. Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL) — Upgrading Seafarers and Alaskan fishermen completing the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course Oct. 10 are (in alphabetical order) Christopher Boyd, Christen Christensen, Brack George, Melvin Gruelle, John Harper, David Hays, Jimmy Orr, Erin O’Toole, Jeffery Perez, Seth Rockwell and Christopher Rosado. Basic Safety Training Class Specially Trained OS — Upgrading Seafarer Isaac Colwell (left) joined a group of unlicensed apprentices in completing the STOS course Oct. 10. They are (in alphabetical order) Miguel Baerga, William Boardman, Edward Boyd, Raul Colon, Dorian Edwards, Tess Flickiner, Kevin Koch, Michael Merrell, Anthony Mohler, Jay Pierce, Richard Reynolds, Steven Richards, Ramiro Rubio, Hector Serrano, Marc Simpson, Nicholas Smithling and Edward Tanaka. Specially Trained OS — Graduating Oct. 24 from the STOS course are (in no specific order) Wilfredo Rodriguez, Brian Kimbrough, Dionisio Bermudez, Brian Manion, John Leahy, Miles Souders, Steven Dalton, Richard Cannady, Moises Ortiz, Saul Suarez, Gregory Ball and Ruben Gonzalez. Their instructor, Stan Beck, is at far right. Not pictured is Carlos Nuñez-Avila. STCW — Oct. 17: Marcos Almazan, Don Capers, Franklin Crim, Michael Hammock and John Neal. December 2003 Seafarers LOG 23 �20528_P024.qxd 11/24/2003 7:11 PM Page 1 Maersk Line, Limited salutes the bravery, dedication and skill of our U.S. Merchant Mariners. 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Title A name given to the resource December 2003 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIUNA WELCOMES AMO AS AUTONOMOUS AFFILIATE CROWLEY PACT APPROVED PRESIDENT SIGNS NEW MSP DEFENSE BILL INCLUDES 10-YEAR EXTENSION, EXPANDS FLEET CAR CARRIER REFLAGS U.S. SIU LAKES FLEET GETS BIG ADDITION NY WATERWAY CHRISTENS NEW FERRY PRESCRIPTION PLAN WILL REDUCE COSTS TOP MEDICAL BENEFITS HIGHLIGHT HIGMAN PACT IBF ANNOUNCES ‘WIN-WIN’ GLOBAL PACT FOR MARINERS SIU CREW MEMBERS HONORED DURING AOTOS CEREMONY ‘WE STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS’ RECERTIFICATION COURSE PROVES WORTHWHILE FOR BOSUNS CHEMICAL PIONEER CREW UPGRADES AT PINEY POINT 2004 PAUL HALL CENTER COURSE GUIDE Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 12/01/2003 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. 65, No. 12 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log 2003 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/578c49fef504ff886dc9e21e4d8b8178.pdf 93c2d43e79591277250823ebfe369c75 PDF Text Text 20117_P1,2,4,6,18.qxd 10/26/2003 3:27 PM Page 1 Volume 65, Number 11 November 2003 Car Carrier, Prepositioning Ship Signal New SIU Jobs The newly reflagged car carrier Freedom (below) and the refurbished prepositioning ship USNS Roy Wheat (right) last month joined the Seafarers-contracted fleet. Page 3. Matson Ship Arrives in Hawaii Paul Hall Honored by DOL SIUNA’s 2nd President Enters Hall of Fame The new Matson vessel Manukai arrived last month in Honolulu on its inaugural voyage. Page 7. The U.S. Department of Labor on Oct. 1 inducted the late SIUNA President Paul Hall into its Hall of Fame, along with two other individuals. U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao (second row, center) chaired the ceremony, while SIU President Michael Sacco (standing to Chao’s immediate left) spoke on behalf of Hall and the union. SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel (standing to Chao’s immediate right) and Paul Hall Center VP Don Nolan (directly behind Heindel) were among many other union and school officials in attendance. Students from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education provided the color guard. Page 3. Strikes Driven By Health Care Page 2 LNG Libra Crew Rescues 2 Page 4 ITF Progresses In FOC Campaign Page 24 �20117_P1,2,4,6,18.qxd 10/23/2003 7:52 PM Page 2 President’s Report Taking a Stand In the ongoing debate over U.S. health care, so many statistics are reported in the media, it can be tough sometimes to see the forest for the trees. But if the general public and our representatives remember only one figure, here’s a revealing one: 80,000. That’s the approximate number of union members across the country who were on strike late last month—on strike mainly because of health care issues. It’s also a number that speaks volumes about how serious and widespread America’s health care crisis has become. Michael Sacco The average person who’s never been in a union probably can’t appreciate just how serious and difficult it is for workers to go on strike. Make no mistake, it is an absolute last resort—a powerful and occasionally needed tool, but also one that’s very rarely used. Most union members go through their whole careers without a strike. Usually, it’s an agonizing decision, and it comes with no guarantee of success. Without question, the right to withhold one’s labor is a basic human right that should exist all over the world. Equally without question, it’s not something that workers do on a whim. That’s why the respective job actions involving our brothers and sisters from the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and the Amalgamated Transit Union drive home the desperation being felt by patients all across the nation. The striking (and locked out) union members and their families have reached the point where the sacrifices and uncertainty of hitting the bricks appear less painful than accepting the unfair burden of costlier or reduced health benefits. In many cases, they previously have given up wage increases to maintain their benefits. Now, those benefits are threatened anyway. So, in essence the workers have said, “Enough!” And who can blame them? Who in this country hasn’t been affected by health care costs that are out of control? Who isn’t concerned about getting or maintaining affordable, decent coverage? Just last month, several new studies shed even more light on this situation. Amid the sea of statistics, a few jumped out. If you’ve followed this issue, you probably know that almost 44 million Americans have no health insurance. What may come as a surprise is that the average yearly out-of-pocket costs for employees of large companies have more than doubled during the past five years. The average employer contribution has dropped to 70 percent from 75 during that same period. In just the past three years, the average amount that workers pay toward their premiums for family coverage increased by almost 50 percent. During that same time, employees’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs jumped by as much as 71 percent. One figure that particularly surprised me is that only about four percent of large employers still pay 100 percent of the premiums for family coverage. That’s a giant drop from what workers enjoyed a decade ago. So that I don’t fall into that forest-for-the-trees trap, I’ll repeat the most revealing statistic: 80,000. That’s 80,000 union members who are taking a stand for every worker, whether or not they belong to a union. It’s also 80,000 families who are on those picket lines— spouses, children, parents. And it’s 80,000 people who are experiencing the fastest-growing trend in contract negotiations. In many contract talks, health care has become the number one issue, ahead of wages and everything else. That’s the case for the UFCW and ATU workers, as it was for the United Auto Workers members who last month approved a contract in which health benefits played a dominant role. The same was true for union workers at General Electric who went on strike earlier this year because of health care issues. I believe it’s no exaggeration to say that health care very well may be the top issue in next year’s national elections. At the very least, it’ll be up there with the war on terrorism, the overall economy and employment. Ten years ago, the need for viable and affordable health care was front-page news, inspiring a long, heated debate. National leaders put a bandage on this problem and hoped it would go away. Today, the bandage has fallen off. We no longer have a scab, but an infected wound. Today, America needs more than a bandage. Let’s hope that the national debate over health care that takes place between now and the elections provides not a bandage, but real treatment and cures for all Americans. The courageous actions of our brothers and sisters who are on strike may be the wake-up call that starts righting the ship. Volume 65, Number 11 November 2003 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. 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 © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Health Care Costs Drive Transit, Grocery Strikes Nearly 80,000 trade unionists —most of them members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)—either were on strike or were locked out in several states as this issue of the LOG went to press. An estimated 70,000 UFCW members were walking picket lines in California, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. In Southern California, roughly 2,200 mechanics who are members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) were on strike, while some 6,000 drivers and train operators in that region who also are ATU members walked off the job in solidarity. Also, some Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies reportedly engaged in “sick-outs” in a show of unity with the ATU and to protest burgeoning health care costs. In fact, out-of-control health care costs are at the heart of the disputes. “Our nation is facing a health care crisis of colossal proportions. The tens of thousands of workers who are on strike for quality, affordable health care are taking a stand for all American working families who are being squeezed beyond their limits by our broken and inadequate health care system,” stated AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. “We commend the grocery store workers and Los Angeles transit workers who are exercising their unified voice on this issue through their respective unions and insisting that they will not sacrifice affordable health care.” Although the details vary from contract to contract, the dilemma faced by Kroger workers in Charleston, W. Va. is representative of the problems caused by continually growing health care costs. There, workers are striking in part because of a company proposal that either would cut their health benefits or cost them up to $100 more per week—per worker —to maintain their current coverage. The story is similar at other grocery stores where workers are on strike or are locked out, including Kroger Company’s Ralphs, Safeway Inc.’s Vons, Albertsons, Shop ’n Save, Schnucks, and Dierbergs. In San Diego, for example, the Albertsons chain pays $3.78 into the workers’ insurance fund for each hour an employee is on the job. UFCW members there turned down a proposal to reduce contributions for new hires to $1.35 an hour—a reduction that the union noted would weaken the overall fund to 50 percent of its current value. “Nearly every major labor action this year has been the result of runaway health care costs and employers’ attempts to foist those skyrocketing costs onto workers,” Sweeney noted. The federation president pointed out that between the years 2000 and 2002, the premiums paid by workers for family health insurance in the most widely used type of health plan soared by 20 percent, while employers have been cutting the benefits families get from their health plans. SIU St. Louis Port Agent Becky Sleeper (far right in photo above, second from right in bottom photo) delivers water to appreciative members of UFCW Local 655, who are on strike. Nearly 44 million Americans were uninsured in 2002, an increase of 3.7 million over 2000. Many of those who have lost health care still have jobs—80 percent of the uninsured live in working households—but can’t afford the employer-provided coverage. “When employers shift costs to workers, entire communities suffer because they are expected to pick up the tab for the increased public health care costs,” Sweeney said. “Both employers and workers need relief from high costs. “The legislation recently enacted in California to develop strategies to do this is a welcome start and other states, as well as the federal government, would be welladvised to follow California’s lead in finding long-term solu- tions to moderating health costs. In the meantime, pushing the bill for increasing health costs off on workers is no solution.” Health care costs are hurting workers in other ways. Ron Blackwell, the federation’s director of corporate affairs, recently told the Associated Press, “In some cases, workers could have probably gotten higher wages (in their contracts) had they not had to bargain for health benefits.” On average, employees nationwide pay approximately 16 percent of the cost of single coverage and 27 percent of the cost of family coverage. According to news reports, the University of California next year will charge employees who cover two-adult households double the premium paid by single-employee households. Notice Documentation of STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) As previously reported, because STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) is renewable via sea service, the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center recently announced that STCW certificates no longer will indicate the dates when mariners complete BST. SIU members who hold STCW certificates that don’t list BST expiration dates should carry documentation verifying their most recent 12 months’ sea time. This is vital because when renewing BST via sea service, the renewal date is a “running calendar” in which credit for competency in BST extends for five years beyond the date at which the mariner has completed one year of sea service. For instance, if on October 1, 2003, you count backward and determine the mariner completed one year of sea service on June 1, 2002, then the mariner is considered to be competent in the four elements of BST through May 31, 2007. The mariner’s documented sea time is proof of that competency. Members who carry STCW certificates with BST expiration dates should carry documentation of their most recent year’s sea time once the expiration date is reached. The union is developing a computer program for the registration/shipping system that will automatically calculate sea time and issue a verification letter. Once developed, the union will submit a proposal to the NMC for approval. November 2003 �20117_P3,5,7,15,16,17.qxd 10/23/2003 8:28 PM Page 3 SIU Gains Car Carrier, MSC Ship October brought more new job opportunities for Seafarers, as the union welcomed the reflagged car carrier Freedom and the prepositioning vessel USNS Roy Wheat. The Freedom is the fifth ship in American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier’s (ARC) fleet of U.S.-flag car carriers. It previously traded as the Takamine and was scheduled to reflag American Oct. 30 during a ceremony in Baltimore. Pacific-Gulf Marine (PGM) is managing and operating the Freedom, built in 1997. The 623foot ship has a total capacity of 5,890 cars (or 803 trucks) and is ideally suited for roll-on/roll-off, project and “heavylift” cargoes. A sister ship to the Tanabata, the vessel will be deployed in ARC’s service between the U.S. East Coast and Northern Europe. “This is great news for the union, and we look forward to providing the unlicensed crews for the Freedom and the USNS Wheat,” noted Seafarers Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. “The reflagging of the car carrier and the addition of the prepositioning ship also signals good news for national security, because it helps maintain a strong pool of trained, loyal U.S. mariners.” PGM Chief Executive Officer Todd B. Johnson stated, “We are looking forward to performing the ongoing management and operation of the Freedom. This is an exciting project for PGM and a welcome addition to the U.S.-flag fleet.” Earlier in the month, the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) conducted a naming ceremony for the 864-foot USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat, a new addition to the agency’s afloat prepositioning fleet. U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor (DMiss.), a strong supporter of the U.S. Merchant Marine; Lt. Gen. Martin R. Berndt, USMC, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Atlantic; and Vice Adm. David L. Brewer III, USN, Commander, MSC, delivered remarks at the Oct. 7 ceremony at Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Fla. “Our civilian mariners are essential to our nation’s strength and the readiness of our armed forces,” Brewer noted. “They have served in every conflict, car- The prepositioning ship USNS Wheat has a total cargo capacity of 200,000 square feet and can sustain speeds of more than 20 knots. Renamed the Freedom and reflagged under the Stars and Stripes, the newest SIU-contracted car carrier offers new job opportunities for Seafarers. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003 for the observance of the Christmas day holiday (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. November 2003 Vice Adm. David L. Brewer III, USN, said the prepositioning ship USNS Wheat will improve our nation’s combat readiness. U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) thanks the Wheat family for Roy Wheat’s heroism. Lt. Gen. Martin R. Berndt, USMC, said the USNS Wheat’s crew “will take Wheat’s name around the world in defense of freedom.” rying combat gear and supplies for America’s war fighters.” Lance Cpl. Wheat was the only Mississippian to receive the nation’s highest military honor during the Vietnam War. He died in combat on Aug. 11, 1967 after diving on an exploding anti-personnel mine in order to protect fellow Marines. Wheat posthu- mously was awarded the Medal of Honor. Operated by Keystone Shipping, the vessel named in Wheat’s memory will preposition materiel for the U.S. Marine Corps, enabling quick transport to trouble spots as Marines sail or are flown into theater. The USNS Wheat is one of about three dozen MSC prepositioning ships, most of which are located in the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Ocean and in the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy purchased the Ukrainian-built former Soviet auxiliary ship in 1997. The vessel originally was 746 feet long, but gained an additional 118 feet through refurbishment. Labor Department Inducts Paul Hall into Hall of Fame The Seafarers International Union received a tremendous honor Oct. 1 when the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) inducted the late SIU President Paul Hall into its Hall of Fame. Active and retired Seafarers, as well as members of Paul Hall’s family, attended the induction ceremony at the DOL offices in Washington, D.C. “Paul Hall fought for good pay and benefits for American mariners, and he also fought for their education,” noted U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. “It’s fitting that the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education today is instrumental in ensuring that young people have the opportunity to pursue careers at sea.” SIU President Michael Sacco addressed the audience of approximately 200 people, which also included past and present SIU officials and students from the Paul Hall Center—the SIU’s affiliated school in Piney Point, Md. “Today, we honor the memory of a man who was totally committed to the rank-and-file Seafarer,” Sacco stated. “I think it’s worth noting that through his unwavering support of the U.S. Merchant Marine, he also was dedicated to the national and economic security of the United States. Not only that, he was also a great champion of many, many other workers throughout the trade union movement.” Two other individuals were inducted: Steve Young, former national president of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP); and Milton Hershey, founder of Hershey Foods Corporation as well as the M.S. Hershey Foundation. “The leaders we honor today were visionaries of courage, conviction, and service. Their ideals made a positive and lasting impact in improving the lives of working Americans,” said Chao. In announcing the selections, the DOL noted that the Labor Hall of Fame was founded in 1989 to honor posthumously those Americans whose distinctive contributions enhanced the quality of life for America’s workers. Open to the public, the hall itself is composed of kiosks of memorabilia and is located in the North Plaza of the Department of Labor on Constitution Avenue. Paul Hall served as the second president of the Seafarers International Union of North This painting of Paul Hall America. He contribis part of his display in the uted significant and farreaching aid to the U.S. U.S. Labor Hall of Fame. SIU President Michael Sacco recalls some of Paul Hall’s many accomplishments as U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao enjoys the remarks. U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao says it is fitting that the Paul Hall Center keeps alive the memory of the SIUNA’s second president. maritime industry. Hall was known by several U.S. Congressmen as the “father of the American Merchant Marine” for his role in the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. “I worked with Paul for many years,” Sacco told the crowd. “He was tough and demanding and not always easy to work for. But he was 100 percent devoted to improving the lives of Seafarers and all workers, and he would accept nothing less than a 100 percent commitment from everyone around him. Paul was a man who wouldn’t ask you do to anything that he wouldn’t do himself. Ultimately, that’s a big reason why people worked so hard for him.” He added, “What really set Paul apart was his foresight. Though he came from poverty and didn’t complete much schooling, he was a true visionary and was very much ahead of his time.” Among Hall’s proudest accomplishments were securing good benefits for Seafarers and their families, and founding the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1967. The main campus was renamed in Hall’s memory in 1991. He died of cancer in 1980, at age 65. Seafarers LOG 3 �20117_P1,2,4,6,18.qxd 10/26/2003 3:32 PM Page 4 LNG Crew Rescues Filipino Fishermen Filipino fishermen Marcelo Corrales and Ronnie Natinga owe their lives to the captain and crew of the Seafarers-contracted LNG Libra. The vessel on Aug. 20 saved the duo from certain doom some 85 nautical miles north northeast of Kandi Sulawesi in the Celebes Sea. According to AB Eduardo Morre, who regularly sails on the vessel, the Libra lookout spotted two fishermen drifting in their 13-foot fishing boats and signaling that they were in distress. The word was passed to Libra Captain Thomas S. Laird who altered his course and maneuvered into position to render assistance. The Libra at the time was on course to Bontang, Indonesia. Once in position, Libra crew members extracted the fishermen from their boats. Aside from being hungry, thirsty and tired following their rescue, Natinga and Corrales were in relatively good medical condition. They were clothed, fed and questioned about how they had managed to get themselves into such a precarious situation. The duo revealed that they, along with fishermen in three other small vessels, had departed Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines during the early morning hours of Aug. 16. Once in the open sea, however, they lost contact with their comrades and drifted some 200 miles south of their original location. Having exhausted all means for requesting assistance from the Philippine Coast Guard/Indonesian Search and Rescue authorities over the next four days, they were left at the mercy of the sea. At the time of their rescue, Natinga and Corrales had no food or water remaining on their boats. ‘The example of professionalism, teamwork and generosity speaks highly of the crew . . .’ —Thomas S. Laird Captain, LNG Libra Following the rescue, Libra crew members set the fishermen’s vessels adrift, and the captain resumed his course. Meanwhile, Natinga and Corrales rested for two nights and three days. After arriving in Bontang, Captain Laird made arrangements to repatriate the two fishermen back to their country. The captain also thanked everyone for their efforts in the successful rescue. “The example of professionalism, teamwork and generosity speaks highly of the crew of the LNG Libra on voyage 481,” Laird said. “I know that Mercelo, Ronnie, and their families and loves ones will always be very grateful for the kindness and compassion that was shown by all. “Being good shipmates and watching out for one another do not apply only on board our vessel,” the captain concluded. “Aug. 20 showed that it applies to everyone at sea as well.” Seafarers aboard the Libra at the time of the rescue were: Bosun Frank Hedge, ABs David W. Collins, Eddie R. Ponteres, Richard T. Spence, Pedro Ramos, Rodolfo C. Antonio and Osmond Raji; QMEDs Richard E. Wilson, Jose A. Quinones and Leonides B. Bacal; GUDE Julian L. Lacuesta; Chief Steward Abraham M. Martinez; Chief Cook Paul F. Diesner, and Steward Assistants Monty E. Smith, Carlos D. Boiser Jr. and Roserlina A. Commager. Those involved in the actual rescue included Bosun Hedge; ABs Ponteres, Antonio and Raji, GUDE Lacuesta Jr.; and SAs Boiser and Commager. The LNG Libra maneuvers alongside the small boats of Marcelo Corrales and Ronnie Natinga to commence rescue operations. Members of the LNG crew join the rescued fishermen for a lighthearted moment. From left to right are AB Rodolfo Antonio, AB Eddie Ponteres, Third Mate Don Bridenstine Jr., rescued fisherman Ronnie Natinga, SA Roserlina Commager, Capt. Thomas S. Laird, rescued fisherman Marcelo Corrales, Bosun Frank Hedge, and AB Osmond Raji. Crowley Tug Crew Does ‘Excellent Job’ Towing Car Carrier The SIU-crewed Crowley tug Sea Cloud on Sept. 13 came to the aid of the Sunbelt Dixie, a car carrier that was stranded some 190 miles offshore from the port of Long Beach/Los Angles, according to Jim Penny, Crowley vessel operations manager. “We got a call that the Sunbelt Dixie was broken down as a result of some maintenance problems,” Penny said. “The car carrier had left San Diego and was en route to some place in the Far East … Japan, I believe. We were asked to get a crew together and get out to her Contract Department News The union’s contracts department is reporting wage increases and other gains for members at a number of SIU-contracted companies. Seafarers employed by Dyn Marine will receive a three percent increase in total labor costs (wages, vacation benefits, etc.), retroactive to Sept. 17, 2003. Seafarers sailing aboard the Maersk Rhode Island also will receive a three percent increase in 4 Seafarers LOG total labor costs, retroactive to Sept. 1, 2003. Members employed on Maritrans tankers will receive a three percent increase in total labor costs, retroactive to June 1, 2003. And, SIU members employed aboard Sealift, Inc.’s Bennett and Merlin are scheduled to receive a three percent increase in total labor costs retroactive to Oct. 1, 2003. The Crowley tug Sea Cloud tows the Sunbelt Dixie, a car carrier, toward port after the latter vessel broke down about 190 miles offshore near the port of Long Beach/Los Angeles. as quickly as possible.” Not long after receiving the call, a crew had been assembled and the tug Sea Cloud departed port. “The tug and its crew got under way at 1430 hours on Aug. 13,” said Penny. “They went out to the location of the Sunbelt Dixie, fitted her with an emergency tow bar and then brought her home. The Sea Cloud returned at 1700 hours on Aug. 16.” Those aboard the Sea Cloud during the towing operations were Captain Wayne Byrd, Chief Mate Ed Brady, Second Mate Benny Guillot, Engineer Bob Bouton, and ABs Mike Restivo and George Siegel. “The crew did an excellent job in dealing with this quick response situation,’ said Penny. “They were very efficient as well as professional in their approach and actions. The customer was very happy.” Flu Shots Offered at Tacoma Hall As offered in the past, the Tacoma union hall will have an on-site nurse from the port clinic giving out flu shots to eligible members and dependents. The shots will be available Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. To find out if you or your dependents are eligible for this benefit, please contact the Seafarers Health & Benefits Plan at (800) 252-4674. Massachusetts WWII Mariners Eligible for $300 Veterans Bonus All U.S. veterans received a $300 bonus (as well as other benefits) at the end of World War II—all, that is, except for members of the U.S. Merchant Marine. In 1988—42 years after the war, most merchant mariners were given official status as veterans. Ten years after that, another victory was secured when the mariners’ cutoff date for veterans’ status was changed to match the date used by the armed forces. Now, 57 years from the end of the war, the question of the $300 bonus is being addressed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Anyone who sailed in the U.S. Merchant Marine at any time from Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946 and who lived in Massachusetts for six months before entering the Merchant Marine is eligible for the $300 bonus. Applications must be for those veterans still alive, not their heirs. For application information, call the Massachusetts treasurer’s office at (617) 367-3900, ext. 543, and ask about the Massachusetts veterans bonus. No fewer than 6,795 merchant mariners were killed during the war; more than 460 of them were from Massachusetts. November 2003 �20117_P3,5,7,15,16,17.qxd 10/26/2003 3:24 PM Page 5 Union Presidents Stand Up for Jones Act Maritime Cabotage Task Force Also Reiterates Support The presidents of five maritime unions recently wrote to U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) to convey their unified, strong opposition to legislation that would gut the Jones Act. SIU President Mike Sacco; Masters, Mates & Pilots President Tim Brown; Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association President Ron Davis; American Maritime Officers President Mike McKay; and International Longshore & Warehouse Union President James Spinosa in early October urged Young—the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure—to join them in opposing bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Ed Case (DHawaii) that would repeal the application of the Jones Act to the carriage of cargo in the U.S. noncontiguous domestic trades. The legislation (H.R. 2845, H.R. 2846 and H.R. 2847) would allow foreign-built and foreignflag vessels that are owned by subsidiaries of foreign corporations to operate between American ports. “We recognize that the proposed legislation would require that American citizens be employed aboard the foreign-flag vessels that are given a coastwise endorsement to operate in the domestic trades,” the letter states. “In fact, we believe that one of the important lessons learned from Operation Iraqi Freedom is that our country must have a sufficient number of trained American citizen maritime personnel to crew the government-owned and -chartered and private commercial vessels called into service during time of war or other emergency. “However, notwithstanding this clear recognition of the important role that American sea- faring personnel play in our nation’s commercial sealift capability planning, it is contrary to the overall defense policy of our nation to allow foreign-owned and foreign-flag vessels to capture control of America’s domestic trades.” Under Case’s legislation, U.S. citizens working aboard these foreign-flag ships would be robbed of the protections of American labor laws and other regulations covering U.S. crews on American-flag ships. Additionally, the letter notes, “Equally important, by allowing foreign-flag vessels to operate between the mainland U.S. and Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska without having to comply with all U.S. standards and without having to pay U.S. taxes, existing U.S. vessel operations in these trades will be severely threatened and the investments made by these companies in U.S.-built, U.S.-flag ships will be lost. “Notwithstanding what the opponents of America’s cabotage laws contend, the implications for our national security are great if America loses American-owned domestic shipping companies. If this occurs, the U.S. will be forced to rely instead on the good will of foreign companies to make their foreign-flag vessels available to provide the sealift sustainment capability needed by the Department of Defense to supply American forces overseas.” Meanwhile, the Maritime Cabotage Task Force (MCTF), a broad-based coalition to which the SIU is affiliated, recently wrote to Case detailing the numerous economic and security benefits of the Jones Act, which requires that cargo moving between U.S. ports be carried on U.S.-flag, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built vessels. “The Jones Act is widely recognized as an important component of U.S. national security,” states the MCTF letter. “The Jones Act has been supported by all modern Commanders in Chief, from President Carter to President George W. Bush. Similarly, the Jones Act has been supported by the U.S. military’s top transportation officials. For example, the November 2003 The following year, Pfeiffer began his long association with Matson and its parent company, Alexander & Baldwin. He became vice president and general manager of Matson Terminals, Inc. in 1960, where he was instrumental in helping negotiate an historic labor agreement that made containerization of cargo the standard method of shipping, thereby transforming the maritime industry. Two years later, he was elected president of Matson Terminals, and he continued to rise through the ranks, eventually being named CEO and chairman of the board at Alexander & Baldwin. He retired in 1999 and served as chairman emeritus, continuing to attend meetings and keeping regular office hours at Matson headquarters in San Francisco until shortly before his death. Pfeiffer was widely respected by both labor and management, and he earned many accolades over the years, including three honorary doctorates. One measure of respect shown to him while he was still living was the naming of a Matson ship in his honor. The SIU-crewed R.J. Pfeiffer went provided vital support to military operations,” the MCTF letter continues. “This support included use by the Defense Department of a Jones Act roll-on/roll-off vessel from the Alaska trade to transport military equipment to the Persian Gulf, as well as the efforts of hundreds of American civilian seafarers to crew the 40 ships activated from the U.S. Government’s Ready Reserve Fleet to aid in the sealift effort.” Seafarers Back Maersk Application Thousands of Seafarers last month submitted letters to the Department of Transportation (DOT) supporting a request by SIU-contracted Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) to directly operate their vessels that are enrolled in the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). At SIU membership meetings across the country, Seafarers eagerly signed the letters after reading and hearing about the issue. The letters were mailed to the DOT docket clerk ahead of the Oct. 24 deadline for public comments. “Our members deserve credit for understanding the issue and supporting the position that benefits not only their job security, but also U.S. national security,” said SIU President Michael Sacco. “Seafarers realize that Maersk’s application is consistent with existing law. Congress also is positioned to approve MSP reauthorization legislation that would allow the exact same arrangement as proposed by Maersk Line, Limited.” A letter detailing the issue was signed by Sacco; Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association President Ron Davis; and Masters, Mates & Pilots President Tim Brown on Oct. 3 and then circulated among the respective memberships. In part, the letter pointed out that MLL is based in Norfolk, Va. and was incorporated in the United States in 1947. The company is independently controlled by a board of directors composed entirely of U.S. citizens including two retired Admirals from the U.S. Navy. MLL also is the largest sealift contractor with the U.S. Department of Defense. “Our duty to our respective members dictates that we preserve your jobs,” the union presidents noted. “Accordingly, we ask that you not be tricked into believing that you will lose your jobs or be looked upon as un-American (if you support MLL’s position). Instead, know with certainty that when MLL takes over direct control of the MSP vessels you will keep your job, be sailing on an Americanflag vessel as a U.S. Merchant Mariner and be working for a U.S. company.” The presidents also pointed out that the DOT’s Maritime Administration “has already ruled that MLL is an eligible transferee of the MSP Operating Agreements should MLL desire to become the MSP contractor.” The letters signed by Seafarers read in part, “It is important to U.S.-flag shipping, national security, and the stability and reliability of defense sealift for the Maritime Administration to approve the MLL’s request…. Transferring the vessel operating agreements to MLL provides the long-term certainty about crewing and the future of the vessels in the program that are critical to the U.S.-flag Merchant Marine and national defense sealift. “MLL is a respected commercial operator that provides vital assets and systems needed to meet defense sealift requirements, including employment opportunities for seafarers. The SIU is proud to provide unlicensed crew to many Maersk ships performing defense missions, not just those in MSP. Allowing Maersk to directly operate these ships, instead of through a middle-man like USSM, is the best way to ensure our jobs and the future of the program.” Study: Unions’ Gains Benefit All Workers Former Matson Chairman/CEO Robert J. Pfeiffer Dies at 83 Robert J. “Bobby” Pfeiffer, a well-respected leader in the maritime community and chairman and CEO of Seafarers-contracted Matson Navigation Co. and its corporate parent, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., succumbed to cancer Sept. 26, 2003 at his home in Orinda, Calif. He was 83. Pfeiffer, who was born in Fiji in 1920 and grew up in Hawaii, came from a long line of sea captains. When he was 12, he began working summers as a deckhand on a harbor tug. Within four years, he had a master’s license for small vessels and later served as a captain on interisland ships, working full-time for Inter-Island Steam Navigation after his graduation from high school. He served in the Navy during World War II and remained in the Naval Reserve until 1965, retiring with the rank of commander. He returned to InterIsland Steam Navigation, where by 1950 he had risen to the position of executive vice president. He then moved to Alhambra, Calif. in 1955 to become vice president and general manager of Pacific Cut Stone and Granite Co. former heads of the Defense Department’s U.S. Transportation Command, General Walter Kross, USA, and General Charles T. Robertson, USAF, each characterized the Jones Act as ‘a proven performer that supports both our nation’s military security and economic soundness.’ “During Operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S.-flag domestic operators, shipyards, and American seafarers from Jones Act ships Robert J. “Bobby” Pfeiffer into service in 1992. The only commercial vessel built in a U.S. shipyard since 1984, it was the last containership built for the Hawaiian trade in the 20th century and the last new build to enter the Matson fleet. (Since then, the SIU-crewed Manukai has joined the Matson fleet, to be followed in mid-2004 by the Maunawili.) His leadership skills also extended to charitable and community causes. Pfeiffer’s wife, Mary, whom he met in the Navy, died in 2002 after 57 years of marriage. He is survived by three daughters, a son, and nine grandchildren. Memorial services were held Oct. 16 in San Francisco. A new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) details the benefits unions provide for both unionized and unrepresented workers. Titled “How unions help all workers,” the report notes that employees with collective bargaining agreements have a substantial advantage over nonunion workers, as union wages are approximately 20 percent higher. Overall union compensation (wages and benefits) is about 28 percent higher. Unionized workers also are more likely to receive paid leave. They are up to 28 percent more likely to have employer-provided health insurance and up to 54 percent more likely to participate in an employer-provided pension plan, according to the study. “Unions are instrumental in establishing and enforcing an extensive array of labor laws, including protections that give workers unemployment insurance, Social Security, safety and health standards in the workplace, and extra pay for overtime,” the EPI noted when announcing the report. “Unions educate their members on their rights and protections under the law, and encourage them to exercise their rights and participate in programs that are open to them. When union members exercise their rights, unions act to limit employer reprisals, correct disinformation, provide resources to make a claim, and negotiate solutions to disputes on behalf of workers.” The EPI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research group based in Washington, D.C. The study points out that in unionized industries or regions, the better pay and benefits that unions have won for their members raises the standard that nonunion employers frequently follow. According to the report, “Generally, unions have set norms and established practices, like fringe benefits and grievance procedures, which have become widely accepted practice, thereby improving pay and working conditions for the entire workforce.” “The research evidence clearly shows that the labor protections enjoyed by America’s entire workforce can be attributed in large part to unions,” said EPI President Lawrence Mishel. Seafarers LOG 5 �20117_P1,2,4,6,18.qxd 10/23/2003 7:52 PM Page 6 SOCP Tackles ‘Short Sea Shipping’ The Short Sea Shipping initiative (SSS) and how it potentially will be impacted by ongoing maritime security practices took center stage of the agenda Oct. 7-8 during the Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) Conference at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Principal speakers during the program’s packed slate included U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert; Rear Adm. Thomas H. Gilmour, assistant commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental Protection, U.S. Coast Guard; and Raymond Barberesi of the U.S. Maritime Administration. SIU President Michael Sacco also was featured on the agenda. On day one of the program, he welcomed conference attendees to the Paul Hall Center on the occasion of their 10th anniversary meeting and congratulated the entire SOCP for its success in U.S. Coast Guard Captain Ernie Fink addresses the audience. promoting a strong U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. “As the name of your organization indicates,” President Sacco said, “cooperation throughout our industry is key. We’re all in this together.” Speaking specifically about the conference site and providing some background about its reputation, Sacco noted, “The Paul Hall Center is recognized as a model of labor-management cooperation. It (the school) is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when we work together…a great place for people to begin their careers as merchant mariners.” In addition to providing entrylevel training for merchant mariners, Sacco told conference attendees that the school is a hub where mariners can return to hone and expand their skills. “The school also is designed for continued vocational training, so students can come back and advance all the way from the entry ratings to becoming officers,” Sacco pointed out. “And we offer academic support, too. Students can earn a GED here at Piney Point…and receive college credits for many of our vocational classes, which are part of our degree-granting status for an Associate of Arts degree in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering.” Barberesi provided a detailed explanation on current and future cooperative efforts involving SSS, which aims to encourage cargo movements by water. After noting that the initiative became a SOCP is a private/public partnership formed 10 years ago to share resources and the application of technology to improve ship safety, training and other aspects of the maritime industry. ` Lakes Boatmen Get the Job Done SIU Port Agent Don Thornton recently met with SIU boatmen employed by Great Lakes Towing, including AB William Hermes (top photo) and Deckhand Steve Rodziczak (at left) aboard the tug Indiana in Green Bay, Wis. 6 Seafarers LOG SIU President Michael Sacco welcomes SOCP attendees for their conference in Piney Point, Md. focal point after Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta assumed his post, Barberesi told those in attendance that the SSS, which will increase water transportation while also easing truck highway congestion, also will: „ Result in lower surface transportation improvements and maintenance costs, „ Reduce the amount of hazardous materials moving on the nation’s surface system, „ Improve the overall security and safety of the nation’s transportation system and „ Create industry opportunities through the Jones Act and cabotage laws. Barberesi also stressed the importance of international cooperation, noting the necessity of working closely with the Canadian, Mexican and European communities. During a question and answer session following his presentation, Barberesi was asked how new and possibly confusing and/or conflicting SSS licensing requirements and federal regulations will be handled. His response was that he was not ex- pecting anything different from what we currently do. “I don’t think short sea shipping will necessitate the need for any new licensing or regulations.” On this issue of whether or not the trucking industry is opposing SSS, Barberesi said dialogue is the key. He noted that the more discussion that takes place, the more concerned parties would realize that the initiative would complement truckers’ interests. Admiral Gilmour addressed the impact of maritime security on SSS during his remarks and noted that “Safety and security are two sides of the same coin.” The admiral said numerous situations have presented themselves since 9/11 in which the Coast Guard had to make determinations whether issues were related to possible terrorist activities or safety concerns. “Ports and maritime are both valuable and vulnerable to terrorists attack,” he said while emphasizing that maritime security must be a global effort. Gilmour said it was critical that the Coast Guard continue its practices of dual inspections, which address both safety and security. “The task is daunting; failure is not an option,” he said. The admiral concluded his presentation by highlighting efforts to combat marine invasive species as well as current work on ballast water standards. Captain Schubert reaffirmed his commitment to the continued success of the SCOP and making SSS a reality. “While the Department of Transportation serves the nation as an advocate of safety and pioneers in transportation,” he said, “the SCOP plays an integral role in assisting DOT to improve the competitiveness of U.S. vessel operation. This in turn, leads to a more productive transportation network overall.” Schubert emphasized the importance of educating the nation’s youth about the vital role the maritime industry plays in the U.S. and outlined programs which his agency—along with the Departments of Labor and Education— are developing that are geared toward initiating merchant marine vocational training programs. “Within the Maritime Administration, with help from the U.S. Coast Guard, other federal agencies and the industry, I see programs developing that show much promise for serving the maritime community,” he said. At the top of the list, Schubert said, are workforce development and the Maritime Career initiatives that are either currently in the works or have been implemented over the past few years. Alaska Tanker Company President Anil Mathur (standing) discusses shipboard safety on the first day of the SOCP meetings. Pictured from the left at the table are Captain Tom Tomasovic, Captain Tom Bushy and Todd Ripley of MarAd. AFL-CIO Study Documents Wal-Mart’s ‘Race to the Bottom’ on Health Coverage Wal-Mart exemplifies the harmful trend among America’s large employers to shirk health insurance responsibilities at the cost of their workers and the community, according to a new report by the AFLCIO. With reduced coverage and increased workers’ premium fees, Wal-Mart—the largest private employer in the U.S.—sets a troubling standard, according to the federation. Fewer than half of WalMart workers are insured under the company plan (46 percent). This rate is dramatically lower than the 66 percent of workers at large private firms who are insured under their companies’ plans, according to a new Commonwealth Fund study released Oct. 21, which documents the growing trend among large employers to drop health insurance for their workers. Wal-Mart’s workers also pay an exceptionally large proportion of health plan coverage, the AFLCIO pointed out. The typical employee at large companies pays 16-25 percent of total health plan premiums, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation report. The AFL-CIO’s study reports that Wal-Mart requires its workers to make unusually large contributions to health care costs—42 percent of the total cost of the plan. “As 70,000 grocery store workers are on strike to keep affordable health care, Wal-Mart’s role as the force driving the race to the bottom in health care benefits has risen to center stage,” the federation said in a news release announcing the study. “The grocery store workers striking with the UFCW are taking a stand for all American working families who are being squeezed beyond their limits by our broken and inadequate health care system,” said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. “As WalMart continues to leech off communities, forcing taxpayers and workers to pick up health care costs, it does tremendous damage as it drives other companies to do the same.” While historically providing good health benefits to their employees, the supermarkets now argue that they must shift greater costs onto workers in order to counter the cutthroat competition they face from Wal-Mart. Workers who do not receive health coverage on the job and cannot afford the rising cost of private plans seek out health care from the public system, or go without, according to both studies. “This downward spiral translates into even greater demands on public health care programs, and ultimately our nation must find a policy and legislative solution to take this burden off working families and communities,” said Gerald Shea, the AFL-CIO’s director of governmental affairs. Shea pointed out that the state of California recently passed a health care bill that mandates employers to cover their employees. “This policy attempts to end the cost shifting onto its public health care system by employers. Federal policy to moderate rising costs of private health care is also needed,” Shea said. November 2003 �20117_P3,5,7,15,16,17.qxd 10/23/2003 8:29 PM Page 7 New Matson Ship Arrives in Hawaii The Seafarers-crewed containership Manukai arrived last month in Honolulu on its inaugural voyage. Matson Navigation Company’s new 712-foot vessel is the first new containership built for Hawaii in the 21st century and is the first new build to enter the Matson fleet since the R.J. Pfeiffer in 1992. The ship has the capacity to carry 2,600 containers and will be deployed in the company’s Hawaii service between Long Beach, Calif. and Honolulu. The Manukai is the first of two new Matson containerships being built at Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. The second vessel, the Maunawili, is scheduled to be delivered in mid-2004. Bosun Mike Wittenberg sailed on the Manukai when it was brought out of the yard. “We just took it down the Delaware River, up and down the East Coast. Went as far south as mouth of Chesapeake, as far north as north Jersey,” he noted. “It’s brand new, of course, so it’s nice and clean, with beautiful staterooms.” Wittenberg pointed out that because of the ship’s newness, crew members had a very full schedule in preparing it to sail. “First, we had to prove to the Coast Guard that we could handle any situation—fire drills, things like that,” the bosun stated. “All that equipment was new, so we had to get everything organized —fire fighting gear, oxygen tanks. They were still in the original boxes. We had to get everything out and test it. We had to put up a lot signs, too. “The cargo holds had to be painted, and the Coast Guard spent a lot of time with me testing the anchors,” he continued. “Top to bottom, it was a lot of work. The crew was very cooperative.” The vessel is equipped with enough generator capacity to support the refrigerated container requirements of the Hawaii trade. Other features include a fuel-efficient diesel engine, modern shipboard technology and a number of environmentally friendly design elements. Crew members sailing aboard the Manukai during sea trials included (from left) AB Troy Mack, Chief Cook Hazel Johnson, SA Ali Alnassiry, Chief Steward Kris Hopkins, AB Daniel Cruz, Bosun Mike Wittenberg, SA Erik Marlowe and SA Wilson Peniston. With Seafarers on the Atlantic Forest Pictured below are SIU members who were part of the first crew that sailed Waterman’s Atlantic Forest from Russia to the U.S. after the ship reflagged American. The Atlantic Forest is a LASH vessel. Kvaerner Philadelphia is building a second new ship for Matson, due in mid-2004. CC Gerardo Frederick AB Armando Medina QMED Robert Scrivens CE Frank Quebedeaux Bosun Burlin Pinion and AB Finn Jacobson GUDE Wayne Watts BREC Eugene Grantham 2 More RRF Ships Complete Exercise U.S. Maritime Administrator Captain William Schubert in late September announced that two Seafarers-crewed Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships successfully completed readiness activation exercises. The two activated ships were the Flickertail State and the Cornhusker State, both berthed in Newport News, Va. and operated by Interocean Ugland Management. Schubert said, “Readiness exercises such as these keep our ships in shape to provide the support our armed forces need. Forty ships of the RRF provided sealift for the Iraqi conflict, and they had an operational reliability record of 98 percent. Success like that comes with practice.” “Turbo Activations,” sponsored and monitored by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the U.S. A 22-year member of the SIU, Bosun Mike Wittenberg helped bring the new vessel out of the shipyard. Transportation Command, are made without notice. During an exercise, RRF ships are directed to shift from a reduced operating status to a fully crewed status, with the quarters made habitable and cargo gear ready, within four or five days. Activations are often followed immediately by a sea trial. The Flickertail State and the Cornhusker State were successfully prepared for delivery to the U.S. Military Sealift Command well within their readiness time frames. They were supposed to be ready in five days but in fact were ready in four days, 23 hours and 50 minutes, according to MarAd. The two vessels are auxiliary crane ships used to carry cargo. In addition, they can be used to load and unload other ships anywhere in the world and are particularly useful when port facilities have been damaged. MarAd maintains the RRF, which is a fleet of 68 militarily useful ships. This fleet, located throughout the country, is maintained in a reserve status in the event that the Department of Defense needs these ships to support the rapid, massive movement of military supplies and troops for a military exercise or large-scale conflict. The Flickertail State (right) and Cornhusker State (left) are part of the RRF—a civilian-crewed fleet that helped supply U.S. troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom. November 2003 Seafarers LOG 7 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:25 AM Page 8 Phase 2: An Invaluable Experience With assistance from Chief Steward James Willey (left), Unlicensed Apprentice Michael Henry learns how to retrieve recipes from the computer and prepare a menu. The Unlicensed Apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. is based on the philosophy that every new person coming into the maritime industry needs certain basic skills and knowledge. It consists of three phases of instruction. The first is a 12-week vocational curriculum focusing on maritime organization, basic seamanship, emergency action and social responsibility. Phase 2 involves 12 weeks of actual training aboard ship, serving in each department (deck, engine and steward) for four weeks. The apprentice then returns to the Paul Hall Center for the third phase, which consists of specific training based on the student’s choice of departments. Take Michael Henry, for example. A graduate of unlicensed apprentice class 641, Henry recently completed his Phase 2 training aboard the Overseas Joyce. The photos on this page show Henry during his rotation in the steward department—learning the ropes by studying, listening and on-the job training with help from more seasoned crew members. . . . checking the proper temperature of a pork roast. . . . practicing his stir-fry technique. . . . cleaning a shower under the watchful eyes of GSU Hernan Sanga. After watching Chief Cook Julito Crodua make pizza dough (above), Michael Henry tries his hand at it (below). Left: In his spare time, Michael Henry takes time to study a cookbook about spices, seasonings and cooking terms. Decorated birthday cakes are a great morale builder aboard ship. Here, Michael Henry gets pointers from Chief Steward James Willey on frosting a cake. Left: GSU Hernan Sanga (right) observes the young trainee as he perfects his hospital corners. Eating Well on the Overseas Joyce Chief Steward James Willey is famous for his decorated birthday cakes which he recently presented to celebrants (from left) AB Anton Tunjic, AB Anthony Antonio and Electrician Anton Popescu. 8 Seafarers LOG Steward/Baker Jack Hart shows off one of his specialities—baked flounder stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat. November 2003 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:26 AM Page 9 ABOARD THE RHODE ISLAND: (from left) AB John Carr and the crew of the tanker Rhode Island take lifeboat drills very seriously; Readying the stern lines in Sicily are AB John Mensah, AB John Carr and 3rd Mate Kelvin Eagleton; Chief Cook Gloria Baker and Chief Steward W. H. Watson III make final preparations for dinner aboard ship. Seafarers at Sea and Ashore SIU member Rafael Alvarez (below) writes a column reviewing books about the sea for Professional Mariner magazine. Anyone with suggestions on books to be reviewed—classics or brand new, fiction or non-fiction—is welcome to contact Brother Alvarez at (410) 327-5254 or through r@alvarezfiction.com Newly retired Seafarer Jake Joyce (center) picked up his first pension check during the October membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. Joyce joined the union in 1960 in Philadelphia and spent his whole career sailing in the inland division, most recently as a tugboat captain for McAllister. He also served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. A frequent upgrader who was one of the first Seafarers to earn a license through the Paul Hall Center, Joyce lives in Philadelphia. He was greeted at the membership meeting by (from left) SIU Executive VP John Fay, SIU President Mike Sacco, SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez and SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. Seafarers aboard the USSM vessel Developer helped the vessel earn U.S. Ship Management’s “Best in Fleet” award for 2003. AB Kadir Amat (third from left, with other Seafarers) sent this photo to the LOG. The deck department gang on the Major Stephen W. Pless pose on deck for a group photo. Standing (from left) are AB Harold Dome, AB Ed Huntley, AB Ed Sosa, AB Paul Laborde and AB Alton Glapion. Seated (from left) are Bosun Robert “Red” Hagood and AB Curtis Newman. Steward department members aboard the Capt. Steven L. Bennett put out some great food. They include SA Charlie Drumm, Chief Steward Gary Favalora and Chief Cook Curtis Pollard. Seafarers were busy when the Gus Darnell pulled into the port of Norfolk. From the left are AB Adolofo Majica, AB Joe Merriweather, Recertified Bosun Stanley Daranda, QEP Todd Moreland and AB William Dukes. Steward department members on the Gus Darnell include (from left) SA Eddie Urbina, SA Rafael Borja and Steward/Baker Exxl Ronquillo. Right: After earning the chief steward’s position aboard the Rhode Island, W.H. Watson III was presented with a certificate of excellence by Captain R. Cook (left) and Chief Mate S. Marchant. November 2003 The Major Stephen W. Pless recently held a payoff at the Atlantic Marine Shipyard in Mobile, Ala. Those responsible for some of the great meals and service aboard ship include (from left) Steward Mike Pabon, SA Robert Weeks, Chief Cook Linda McPhetridge, Third Cook Fred Gilbert and BR Phillip Parisi. Seafarers LOG 9 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:26 AM Page 10 Snapshots from The Great Lakes AB Charles Lamb hoses down the cargo hold of the Adam E. Cornelius at the Ajax Stone Dock in River Rouge, Mich. Abdul Said is the gateman on the American Mariner, which was in Essexville, Mich. when this photo was taken. Left: Operating the boom on the American Mariner is AB Art Beauchamp. Second Cook Carolene Vitek (left) and Bosun Charles Neigebauer complete paperwork during a servicing visit to the St. Clair at the DTE energy plant in St. Clair, Mich. DEU Christopher Mermuys rows the workboat to shore to pick up Algonac Port Agent Todd Brdak and Patrolman Chad Partridge so they can board and service the Adam E. Cornelius in River Rouge, Mich. Filling out some forms in the galley of the Adam E. Cornelius are Second Cook Marine Lawrence (left) and SA Steve Lukowski. Bosun Al Brzezinski operates the hatch crane aboard the American Mariner. Crane Training Aboard Regulus Seafarers and members of the American Maritime Officers recently completed crane operations training aboard the USNS Regulus in Norfolk, Va. Paul Hall Center instructor Greg Thompson conducted the course Oct. 68 aboard the fast sealift ship. Crew members from the USNS Denebola (operated by AMSEA, as is the Regulus) also completed the training. The following mariners (most are pictured above, on the Regulus) finished the course: Bosun Larry Ambrous, Bosun Francisco Bravo, AB Josephus Willis, AB Rafael Clemente, OS Gary White, OS J. Smith, Electrician Ken Ennenga, Second Engineer Rick Pritchard and Third Engineer George Eldemire. 10 Seafarers LOG November 2003 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:27 AM Page 11 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR MCS SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, EIN 51-6097856, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, 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 $1,227,712. These expenses included $218,684 in administrative expenses and $1,009,028 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,078 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 $8,507,070 as of December 31, 2002, compared to $9,758,591 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $1,251,521. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had a negative income of $(23,809) including realized loss of $(184,274) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $384,856 and unrealized depreciation of assets of $(224,391). 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 the plan assets; 4) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and 5) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call Board of Trustees of MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $6.00 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, EIN 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $11,397,458 as of December 31, 2002, compared to $19,670,283 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year the plan experienced an decrease in its net assets of $8,272,825. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $59,500,353 including employer contributions of $58,023,561, realized gain of $75,076 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $968,768, other income of $72,530, and unrealized appreciation of assets of $360,418. Plan expenses were $67,773,178. These expenses included $5,982,176 in administrative expenses and $61,791,002 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 Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.15 for the full annual report, or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Request to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. 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, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, 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 $627,910. These expenses included $217,944 in administrative expenses and $409,966 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 10,810 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 $16,163,494, as of December 31, 2002, compared to $13,723,415 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $2,440,079. 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 assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $3,067,989 including employer contributions of $3,807,803, employee contributions of $59,744, earnings from investments of $325,870 and unrealized (depreciation) of assets of $(1,125,428). Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual November 2003 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 $2.25 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan, EIN 13-1953878, Plan No. 003, for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, 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 $1,433,580. These expenses included $231,267 in administrative expenses and $1,202,313 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 264 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 $22,634,736, as of December 31, 2002, compared to $24,217,068 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $(1,582,332). This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had a negative income of $(148,752) including employer contributions of $140,740, realized losses of $(808,854) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $921,050, unrealized depreciation of assets of $(401,688). 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 the plan assets; 4) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and 5) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call Board of Trustees of Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $4.20 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. Apply Now for Scholarship Students are facing doubledigit tuition increases at some colleges and universities this fall, and those figures are expected to continue to rise in the coming years. Financial aid is not easy to get, and many students who are able to secure a loan must eventually repay the sum. As in past years, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is offering eight scholarships to Seafarers and their spouses and dependent children to help offset the rising tuition rates. Three of the scholarships for 2004 are reserved for SIU members. One of those is in the amount of $20,000 for study at a four-year college or university. The other two are for $6,000 each and are intended as two-year awards for study at a post-secondary community college or vocational school. The other five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $20,000 each to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. The deadline for submitting the application and other required paperwork is April 15, 2004. That leaves five months from now in which to send away for the program booklet and start working on collecting the items needed for inclusion with the application (such as transcripts, certificates of graduation, letters of recommendation, a photograph and certified copy of birth certificate). Applicants should also arrange to take either the SAT or ACT no later than February 2004 in order to ensure the results reach the selection committee in time to be evaluated. Anyone who truly wants to continue his or her education beyond the high school level should be able to do so—and the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is trying to help. Apply now! P lease send me the 2004 SIU Scholarship Program booklet 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: † Self † Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 11/03 Seafarers LOG 11 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/27/2003 10:48 AM Page 12 ` Jobs, J S SIU Fleet Makes A R I D s 2003 nears its end, the SIU steadily keeps adding to its fleet of contracted vessels. That has been the case throughout the year, although the union’s progress in securing work aboard new and newly contracted ships was justifiably overshadowed by the role Seafarers played in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Still, SIU members say they’ve noticed the gains. Since January, the union has welcomed no fewer than 15 new vessels, including a passenger ferry. Some are outright additions to the Seafarers-contracted fleet, while others signify renewed or extended contracts or replacement tonnage. But the most important common attribute among the new ships is that they represent job opportunities for SIU members. “It’s wonderful,” said AB Arnaldo Avila at the SIU hall in New Orleans. “The union has a job for each member, and I know the officials are looking out for us. They’ve done an excellent job.” At the union hall in Tacoma, Wash., QMED Jason Powell pointed out an additional benefit to the newer vessels. “I took the Midnight Sun out of the yard, and I’d say the newer ships offer a better atmosphere, better accommodations,” he said. “People were happy to be on a new ship, learning new things.” AB/Oiler James Buckowski, speaking in the Norfolk, Va. hall, observed, “We’re gaining a lot of jobs and a lot of ships. It’s awesome. Mr. (Mike) Sacco and all the other leaders of the union are doing a damn good job. “I also think that the gains show SPAD works,” Buckowski added, referring to the union’s voluntary political action fund. In January, Seafarers and SIU officials in c Honolulu took part in a ceremony tended a strong year for the union comed Transoceanic Cable Ship built Tyco Dependable, a 495-foo based in Hawaii. A new sister ship, the Tyco De entered service a few months late Also early in the year, the SIU Government Services Division g when the National Oceanic and A Administration (NOAA) commis former U.S. Navy ship Oscar E. Honolulu. The ship will help ass tect the region’s fisheries and liv resources for NOAA. Even as thousands of Seafarer U.S. mariners sailed in support o who ultimately toppled Saddam regime, the union also upheld its to protect the jobs and job securi membership as well as fulfill its cial sector. Before spring arrived aboard TOTE’s new trailership M Keystone’s newly added tanker D Additionally, Alaska Tanker C ing for the Alaskan Frontier, the tankers being built for ATC on th Interesting possibilities for job sector surfaced with Norwegian in April that it had purchased the S.S. Independence—the latter cre Seafarers. The company said it p to a state-of-the-art cruise ship an U.S.-flag fleet. The potential add a fifth vessel in NCL’s U.S.-flag by the company. Summertime sa TOTE christened t sister ship to the M new ships is 840 fe capable of carrying 53 feet in length. T marine technologie Tacoma to Anchor New vessels we boatmen at Starligh voted to join the un Buffalo Industrial D The Delaware R second SIU-contra RiverLink service Camden, N.J. The McGovern Marine crew and needs six ries its maximum n It is more modern a J P 12 Seafarers LOG November 2003 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/27/2003 10:48 AM Page 13 Jobs, Jobs! R s Great Gains in 2003 mony that porunion. They welShip Co.’s newly 95-foot vessel F co Decisive, hs later. e SIU’s ion gained jobs and Atmospheric mmissioned the ar E. Sette in p assess and prond living marine afarers and other port of U.S. troops dam Hussein’s ld its commitment ecurity of the ll its obligations in the commerrived, Seafarers were sailing hip Midnight Sun and on nker Delaware Trader. ker Co. announced the keel layr, the first of four double-hull on the West Coast. or job opportunities in the cruise gian Cruise Line’s announcement d the S.S. United States and the er crewed for many years by d it plans to convert “The Big U” hip and add her to its planned l addition of the Independence as -flag operation is being evaluated ny. me saw continued good news as ned the new RO/RO North Star, the Midnight Sun. Each of the two 840 feet long, 118 feet wide and rrying highway trailers as large as gth. They employ the latest in ologies and sail in TOTE’s chorage service. ls weren’t the only additions, as arlight Marine in San Francisco the union, as did mariners at trial Diving Company. are River Port Authority added a ontracted passenger ferry to its vice between Philadelphia and The Freedom ferry, operated by arine, has a minimum four-man ds six crew members when it carmum number of passengers (600). dern and better equipped than its D predecessor. Also during the summer months, Matson christened the containership Manukai at Kvaerner Philadelphia. The Manukai is 712 feet long and can carry 2,600 containers. It’s part of a two-ship contract between the company and the shipyard. The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) accepted delivery of the USNS Benavidez, part of the Bob Hope class of LMSRs which proved so valuable during the war. Built at Avondale Shipyard, the Benavidez is 950 feet long. Seafarers also gained or maintained jobs on the Observation Island, MSC’s lone missile range instrumentation ship; the MV Virginian, a 480-foot freighter; and the 688-foot Chemical Pioneer, which features 48 cargo tanks. There has been no letup in the fall. The Government Services Division again welcomed new jobs recently as the USS Rainier transferred to MSC from the Navy. It’s the third of four Navy supply class fast combat support ships to leave commissioned service “for an even more active role” with MSC. The new double-hulled barge 550-3, companion to Intrepid’s tug Ocean Reliance, was christened in Washington. IUM’s long-term charter of the Great Land in Hawaii signaled an extension for the Ponce-class vessel and continued employment for Seafarers. E S At the end of last month, Seafarers and SIU officials participated in the christening of the new car carrier Freedom in Baltimore. S B November 2003 Seafarers LOG 13 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:27 AM Page 14 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR WELFARE FUND OF THE NMU PENSION AND WELFARE PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the Welfare Fund of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, EIN 13-6700827, Plan No. 501, for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) Insurance Information The plan has contracts with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company to pay medical claims incurred under the terms of the plan. The total premiums paid for the plan year ending December 31, 2002 were $481,186. Because they are so-called “experience-rated” contracts, the premium costs are affected by, among other things, the number and size of claims. Of the total insurance premiums paid for the plan year ending December 31, 2002, the premiums paid under such “experience-rated” contracts were $470,798 and the total of all benefit claims paid under these “experience-rated” contracts during the plan year was $315,440. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $13,512,967 as of December 31, 2002, compared to $21,694,222 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $8,181,255. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $7,461,514 including employer contributions of $6,126,687, realized gains of $274,725 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,056,570. Plan expenses were $11,145,172. These expenses included $1,636,979 in administrative expenses and $9,508,193 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, SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR NMU PENSION TRUST OF THE NMU PENSION AND WELFARE PLAN or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. an accountant’s report; 2. financial information and information on payments to service providers; 3. assets held for investment; 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; and 5. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write the office of the administrator: Mr. William Dennis, Board of Trustees of Welfare Fund of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001; or telephone (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.80 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 Welfare Fund of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR NMU PENSION PLAN AND ANNUITY PLAN 401K PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the NMU Pension Plan and Annuity Plan 401K Plan, EIN 13-6592643, Plan No. 002, for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through insurance and through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $266,525. These expenses included $266,525 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,063 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 $2,331,419 as of December 31, 2002, compared to $2,571,889 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $240,470. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $26,055 including employee contributions of $358,070 and earnings from investments of $(348,175). 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. financial information; 3. assets held for investment; 4. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers; and 5. information regarding any common or collective trusts, pooled separate accounts, master trusts or 103-12 investment entities in which the plan participates. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write the office of the administrator: Mr. William Dennis, Board of Trustees of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plans, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001; or telephone (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.90 for the full annual report, or 10 cents per page for any part thereof. You also 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 NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. NMU SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS 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. financial information and information on payments to service providers; 3. assets held for investment; 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; 5. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers; 6. information regarding any common or collective trusts, pooled separate accounts, master trusts or 103-12 investment entities in which the plan participates; and 7. actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write the office of the administrator: Mr. William Dennis, Board of Trustees of NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001; or telephone (212) 3374900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $8.30 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 NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. This is a summary of the annual report of the NMU Vacation Plan, EIN 13-6700828, Plan No. 501, for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 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 $2,103,859 as of December 31, 2002, compared to $1,463,692 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $640,167. 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 $6,826,332 including employee contributions of $6,771,349 and earnings from investments of $54,983. Plan expenses were $6,186,165. These expenses included $707,553 in administrative expenses and $5,478,612 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. financial information and information on payments to HEALTH CARE CONTINUATION Under federal law, a participant and his or her dependents have the right to elect to continue their Plan coverage in the event that they lose their eligibility. This right is granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as “COBRA.” The COBRA law allows a participant and his or her dependents to temporarily extend their benefits at group rates in certain circumstances where coverage under the Plan would otherwise end. A participant and his or her dependents have a right to choose this continuation coverage if they lose their Plan coverage because the participant failed to meet the Plan’s seatime requirements. In addition, a participant and his or her dependents may have the right to choose continuation coverage if the participant becomes a pensioner ineligible for medical benefits. The participant’s dependents may also elect continuation coverage if they lose coverage under the Plan as the result of the participant’s (1) death; (2) divorce; or (3) Medicare eligibility. A child can also elect COBRA if as the result of his or her age, he or she is no longer a dependent under the Plan rules. If a member and his or her dependents feel that they may qualify, or if they would like more information concerning these rights, they should contact the Plan office at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Since there are important deadlines that apply to COBRA, please contact the Plan as soon as possible to receive a full explanation of the participant’s rights and his or her dependents’ rights. Seafarers LOG Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $34,693,050. These expenses included $2,574,251 in administrative expenses and $32,118,799 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 9,728 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 $322,332,229 as of December 31, 2002, compared to $357,980,940 as of January 1, 2002. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $35,648,711. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $(955,661) including employer contributions of $938,959, realized losses of $10,728,719 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $7,982.189. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR NMU VACATION PLAN IMPORTANT NOTICE SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN — COBRA NOTICE 14 This is a summary of the annual report for the NMU Pension Trust of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, EIN 13-6592643, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) service providers; 3. assets held for investment; 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write the office of the administrator: Mr. William Dennis, Board of Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001; or telephone (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.20 for the full annual report, or 10 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SEAFARERS BENEFIT PLANS NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS Keep the Plan Informed of your Address Changes It is important that all participants remember to keep the Plan informed of any change of address. Update your Beneficiary Designations Keep your beneficiary designations up to date. In the event that your beneficiary predeceases you, you must submit a substitute designation. Inform the Plan of your Divorce In order for your spouse to be eligible to receive continuation coverage (under COBRA) from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, you or your spouse must inform the Plan at the time of your divorce. Please submit a copy of the divorce decree to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Full-time College Students If your dependent child is a full-time college student, you must submit a letter of attendance every semester in order for your child to be covered by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan P.O. Box 380 Piney Point, MD 20674 November 2003 �20117_P3,5,7,15,16,17.qxd 10/23/2003 8:30 PM Page 15 Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 4 0 10 31 29 11 15 25 13 7 0 7 15 0 26 20 214 2 4 3 6 19 32 7 16 20 16 2 12 6 9 7 23 12 196 1 3 4 1 19 10 2 10 12 10 0 7 1 1 4 12 12 109 3 9 1 6 23 24 10 10 20 5 2 1 7 16 0 20 18 175 1 2 2 5 15 17 5 7 12 11 1 8 4 4 6 16 10 126 0 4 1 0 5 4 2 2 2 3 0 2 2 2 2 9 5 45 1 3 0 3 7 13 5 1 6 3 0 0 5 5 1 12 8 73 1 3 1 14 45 56 17 36 48 26 11 2 10 37 4 55 32 398 2 7 6 11 19 43 14 28 37 29 2 13 16 19 3 32 33 314 3 3 5 4 30 24 5 21 24 11 4 7 1 6 7 30 28 213 1 2 0 4 1 5 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 6 2 10 2 39 0 12 2 10 23 32 10 17 21 12 7 2 5 18 1 25 9 206 1 3 1 13 13 30 6 15 14 18 6 7 1 13 6 24 15 186 2 3 2 3 18 14 2 8 12 5 1 3 1 3 1 8 11 97 0 0 0 3 4 7 0 2 5 2 1 0 1 6 0 7 5 43 1 5 1 15 28 25 7 18 26 14 4 6 0 47 1 26 32 256 0 1 2 8 7 8 9 5 9 14 1 10 1 7 1 4 8 95 0 0 0 2 3 4 2 3 7 9 0 1 0 1 1 7 2 42 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 8 1 7 14 24 8 7 11 4 5 3 5 7 3 13 8 128 2 1 0 8 5 14 5 10 9 8 2 5 1 8 2 11 10 101 1 2 2 2 7 5 1 3 4 5 0 2 2 2 1 3 6 48 1 2 0 14 17 10 6 9 13 5 2 3 0 26 0 21 18 147 0 1 0 4 2 8 7 3 5 10 2 5 1 4 0 1 5 58 0 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 5 5 0 2 0 0 0 4 2 26 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs 0 3 0 6 10 14 6 3 4 4 3 3 2 4 3 13 6 84 1 3 1 4 2 10 6 4 8 10 0 0 0 5 1 8 7 70 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 1 0 12 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 2 1 8 10 12 2 5 12 8 2 2 0 13 2 17 13 109 0 1 0 0 0 6 3 3 1 11 1 0 2 4 0 2 2 36 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 3 5 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 19 Piney Point .............Monday: December 8, January 5 Algonac ..................Friday: December 12, January 9 Baltimore ................Thursday: December 11, January 8 Boston.....................Friday: December 12, January 9 Duluth .....................Wednesday: December 17, January 14 Guam ......................Friday: December 26* ................................Thursday: January 22 ................................*(change created by Christmas holiday) Honolulu .................Friday: December 19, January 16 Houston ..................Monday: December 15, January 12 Jacksonville ............Thursday: December 11, January 8 Joliet .......................Thursday: December 18, January 15 Mobile ....................Wednesday: December 17, January 14 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: December 23, January 20 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: December 16, January 13 New York................Tuesday: December 9, January 6 Norfolk ...................Thursday: December 11, January 8 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: December 10, January 7 Port Everglades.......Thursday: December 18, January 15 San Francisco .........Thursday: December 18, January 15 San Juan..................Thursday: December 11, January 8 St. Louis..................Friday: December 19, January 16 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 10 4 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 4 0 9 3 37 0 0 2 6 19 24 1 6 30 9 0 13 1 10 1 23 10 155 1 3 1 6 15 20 2 4 25 4 0 28 3 7 1 17 12 149 0 0 0 3 3 4 1 1 6 0 0 0 3 4 0 5 1 31 0 0 1 4 10 13 2 6 17 7 0 4 2 3 1 12 3 85 0 1 1 4 1 11 0 2 6 4 1 17 1 5 0 3 1 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 4 3 0 1 4 1 1 0 1 5 0 8 6 46 2 1 3 22 29 37 5 10 45 11 1 18 4 23 1 31 17 260 3 3 1 13 37 39 4 15 55 10 1 17 2 12 2 37 26 277 Totals All Departments 526 510 332 399 317 134 155 906 855 629 *“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. November 2003 December 2003 & January 2004 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Tacoma ...................Friday: December 26, January 23 Wilmington ...............Monday: December 22 ................................Tuesday: January 20* ................................*(change created by Martin Luther King holiday) ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH BETTY SMITH Betty Smith, who recently retired from the Paul Hall Center, would like keep in touch with the membership. Anyone wishing to write her may send their letters to Betty Smith, P.O. Box 314, Piney Point, MD 20674. LOUIS MASTROTOTARO JR. Please contact Louis Sr. at (702) 658-9983. Todd and the Teddy Bear Eric Manley and his wife, Noime, are the proud parents of their first born son, Todd Eric (who is about the same size as his teddy bear). Born Aug. 20 in Silverdale, Wash., Todd weighed in at 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 21 inches long. Manley is working as chief steward on board the Green Mountain State. Seafarers LOG 15 �20117_P3,5,7,15,16,17.qxd 10/23/2003 8:30 PM Seafarers International Union Directory Page 16 NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15, 2003 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 0 5 3 7 10 1 1 7 34 0 1 3 2 1 0 1 3 11 0 2 2 5 0 0 0 5 14 Port Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 2 3 1 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 5 0 7 8 2 13 0 0 3 33 0 28 17 17 47 3 17 22 151 0 4 3 2 11 0 10 7 37 0 14 6 12 11 0 9 3 55 0 1 1 0 5 1 0 0 8 0 14 11 7 19 3 10 9 73 0 4 6 1 8 0 7 4 30 0 23 15 9 15 0 3 0 65 1 3 1 0 3 0 0 1 9 0 7 9 9 17 5 2 9 58 1 3 1 4 8 0 5 4 26 0 7 10 4 10 0 1 2 34 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 2 3 4 2 1 2 5 19 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 0 1 6 2 0 0 0 1 10 Port Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 4 4 7 11 3 3 10 42 0 3 2 5 6 0 2 2 20 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 3 2 4 3 1 4 17 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 7 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 5 Port 0 3 2 3 8 0 0 2 18 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 Boston Houston Jacksonville New Orleans New York Norfolk Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 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 1 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 3 0 3 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 Totals All Departments 70 22 32 80 19 9 52 282 93 157 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 Port Seafarers LOG PICS-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the LOG by Lloyd “Doug” Richardson, 82, the oldest active Seafarer in the SIU. He is registered for employment in the port of Norfolk, Va. The photos were taken in 1948 aboard the Anna Dickinson, which was en route to Korea. Richardson has been sailing for 67 years, having begun his career at 15 aboard tugs and barges hauling coal along the East Coast. His deep sea career commenced when he was 22 years old, sailing as an OS aboard the Alexander G. Bell. His last tour of duty was as an AB aboard the SPC5 Eric G. Gibson. When asked what prompted him to go to sea, Richardson replied, “I love the water.” When asked why he continues to sail, he said, “It’s all I know.” If anyone has a vintage unionrelated photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. November 2003 �20117_P3,5,7,15,16,17.qxd 10/23/2003 8:31 PM Page 17 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. DEEP SEA MOHAMED ABOBAKER, 65, began his career with the Seafarers in 1979. His first ship was the Cape Mohican. Brother Abobaker sailed in the engine department and enhanced his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1986. He last went to sea on the Sea-Land Producer. Brother Abobaker makes his home in Malla Aden, Yemen. SAIF AZOOKARI, 64, hails from Yemen. He started his SIU career in 1966 in Detroit. A member of the deck department, Brother Azookari worked in the deep sea as well as Great Lakes divisions. His final vessel was the Kinsman Enterprise. Brother Azookari lives in his native country. SEBASTIAN BERMUDEZ, 65, joined the SIU in 1967 in New Orleans. His initial trip was aboard the Transhudson. Brother Bermudez worked in the deck department and last sailed on the Liberty Wave. New Orleans is his home. JOHN G. BRIGGS, 65, initiated his SIU career in 1970 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Virginia, Brother Briggs shipped in the steward department. He enhanced his skills in 1983 at the Seafarers training school. Brother Briggs’ last ship was the USNS Prevail. He calls Clinton, N.C. home. ARMANDO BUSTAMANTE, 66, began his career with the SIU in 1990 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Bustamante’s first ship was the S.S. Independence. Born in the Philippines, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Bustamante lives in San Leandro, Calif. He last went to sea on the Maersk Arizona. SALVADOR CORDERO, 65, was born in Puerto Rico. Brother Cordero joined the ranks of the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. He first worked aboard the American Pride. The deck department member enhanced his skills in 1975 and 1976 at the Seafarers training school. Brother Cordero makes his home in Rome, N.Y. He last worked aboard the Pride of Texas. ROBERT CASTILLO, 59, joined the SIU in 1978 in the port November 2003 of New York. His first voyage was aboard the Cantigny, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. Born in Chile, Brother Castillo sailed in the steward department. He upgraded his skills often at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., including in 1993 when he completed steward recertification training. Brother Castillo makes his home in San Francisco. He last went to sea aboard the SeaLand Developer. ROBERTO FELICIANO, 57, joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. He first sailed aboard Mayflower Steamship Corp’s Mayflower. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Feliciano sailed in the deck department. He upgraded his skills in 2000 at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Brother Feliciano resides in his native commonwealth. He last sailed on the Horizon Discovery. NORMAN J. FOX JR., 64, commenced his career with the SIU in 1960 in Detroit. Brother Fox worked in both the deep sea and Great Lakes divisions during his career. He initially went to sea aboard A.H Bull’s Edith. Born in Ohio, he worked in the engine department. Brother Fox last sailed aboard the J.J. Boland. EDWARD GOOCH, 64, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in Seattle. Brother Gooch was born in the Philippines and worked in the deck department. A resident of Seattle, he last worked on the Northern Lights. BLANTON JACKSON, 64, hails from Marion, S.C. He started his career with the SIU in 1963 in the port of Baltimore. His first ship was the Fanwood, a Waterman Steamship vessel. The Knoxville, Tenn. resident sailed as a member of the engine department. Brother Jackson last went to sea on Westchester Marine’s Ultramax. LINDMORE KUBECKA, 65, began his career with the Seafarers in 1954 in the port of New York. The Baltimore-born mariner initially sailed on the Santore, an Ore Navigation Corp. vessel. Brother Kubecka sailed in the engine department and makes his home in Baltimore. THEODORE KUBECKA, 65, started his SIU career in 1954 in the port of New York. Brother Kubecka first sailed on the President Taylor. Born in Baltimore, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Kubecka makes his home in Baltimore. MELVIN LAYNER, 55, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. after serving in the U.S. Navy. Brother Layner’s first ship was the Sea-Land Pacer. Born in Parkersburg, W.Va., he shipped in the engine department. He upgraded his skills on four separate occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Layner last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Patriot. He resides in his native state. JAMES M. NOLAN, 57, began his SIU career in 1974 in San Francisco. Brother Nolan first went to sea on the Santa Magdalena, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. He worked in the steward department and enhanced his skills on four separate occa- sions at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Nolan calls Tacoma, Wash. home. He last worked on the Kauai, a Matson Navigation Co. vessel. THOMAS SCHROEDER, 70, joined the SIU in 1982 in the port of Honolulu after serving in the U.S. Army. Brother Schroeder’s first ship was the S.S. Independence. He worked in the engine as well as deck departments during his career and last went to sea aboard the Horizon Kodiak. Born in Hawaii, Brother Schroeder now calls Tacoma, Wash. home. GARY D. SMITH, 64, started his seafaring career in 1967 in San Francisco after serving in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard. The deck department member makes his home in Paradise, Calif. He last went to sea aboard the Horizon Navigator. INLAND KENNETH ALBAUGH, 62, launched his career with the SIU in 1968 in the port of Philadelphia after serving in the U.S. Army. The Pennsylvania-born mariner sailed in the deck department. Boatman Albaugh is a resident of Cherry Hill, N.J. FLOYD BERTRAND, 62, began his SIU career in 1996 in the port of Houston. Boatman Bertrand worked primarily aboard Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG. 1951 After many months of building preparations, the SIU moved into its new headquarters over the weekend of November 17. The building at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, was acquired over a year ago and was made necessary by the fact that SIU outgrew the old headquarters building at 51 Beaver Street in downtown New York. The move was made by the headquarters staff, and the office staff, with many rank-and-file members assisting…. It is only a little more than seven years since the move from the small and dingy office at 2 Stone Street near South Ferry in downtown New York which used to house the headquarters of the union. vessels operated by Higman Barge Lines. The Louisiana-born mariner shipped in the deck department as a captain. He makes his home in Lake Arthur, La. RICHARD L. BLOODSWORTH, 49, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Philadelphia. The deck department member upgraded his skills on three occasions at the Piney Point, Md. training facility. Boatman Bloodsworth is a resident of Princess Anne, Md. IVEY BROWN, 63, was born in Panama City, Fla. He commenced his SIU vocation in 1975 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Boatman Brown worked in the inland as well as deep sea divisions during his career, first working on Delta Steamship Lines’ Del Monte. The deck department member upgraded his skills on six occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Boatman Brown last worked on a Maritrans operated vessel. He lives in Youngstown, Fla. GREAT LAKES JAMES FISHER, 61, hails from Toledo, Ohio. He joined the SIU in 1979 in the Port of Algonac, Mich. after serving in the U.S. Army. The deck department member honed his skills in 1995 when he upgraded at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Fisher still liqves in Ohio and was last employed aboard a Higman Barge Lines vessel. of the steward department recertification program. Five veteran stewards are enrolled in the first class. The program, developed over the past couple years, is the result of a recommendation by a committee of rank-and-file members of the steward department. It features both classroom and practical work to upgrade the steward and teach him the skills necessary for a chief steward’s rating. This Month In SIU History 1962 The latest in a series of important advances to assure all Seafarers the best possible food and food service aboard ship is now under way at SIU headquarters with the launching of a new refresher school for SIU chief stewards as part 1989 Four officials of the independent trade union Solidarity (Solidarnosc in Polish) looked to the SIU and the Lundeberg School for ideas that can be adapted in Poland. The Polish trade unionists were brought to the United States last month as guests of the AFL-CIO, the federation of national and international unions in the United States. In a meeting with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, the four union activists discussed how a trade union can protect its members’ job security. Of particular interest to the Solidarity officials was the concept of the hiring hall. Seafarers LOG 17 �20117_P1,2,4,6,18.qxd 10/23/2003 7:53 PM Page 18 Final Departures DEEP SEA PERCIVAL BELGRAVE Pensioner Percival Belgrave, 87, died Aug. 24. Brother Belgrave started his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. Born in Panama, he worked in the steward department. Brother Belgrave made his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1973. TERRY COWAN Brother Terry Cowan, 57, passed away July 1. He joined the SIU in 1969 in Seattle after serving in the U.S. Army. Brother Cowan’s first ship was the Vantage Progress. Born in Ronan, Mont., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Cowan lived in Dixon, Mo. He last worked aboard the Sea-Land Voyager. HENRY CROCKERHAM Brother Henry Crockerham, 54, died Jan. 27. The New Orleans-born mariner began his SIU career in 1966 in Seattle. The deck department member last worked on the Sea-Land Commerce. Brother Crockerham resided in the Philippines. VIRGE DIXON Pensioner Virge Dixon, 76, passed away Dec. 29, 2002. Brother Dixon started his career with the MC&S in 1959 in San Francisco. Born in Texas, Brother Dixon shipped in the steward department. He worked primarily aboard American President Lines’ vessels, including the President Grant and the President Cleveland. A resident of San Francisco, he began receiving payments for his retirement in 1989. JOSEPH DONOVAN Pensioner Joseph Donovan, 82, died June 3. Brother Donovan joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New York. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he first sailed aboard the Ft. Hoskins. The Boston native worked in the deck department as a bosun and made his home in Massachusetts. Brother Donovan started receiving retirement compensation in 1986 and last sailed on the Sea-Land Pioneer. REGALADO FIGUERA Pensioner Regalado Figuera, 78, passed away July 23. Brother Figuera began his seafaring career in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His first ship was the USNS Maury. Born in the Philippines, Brother Figuera worked in all three shipboard departments. The Delano, Calif. resident last sailed on the SeaLand Pacific. Brother Figuera started receiving his pension in 1993. his pension in 1991 and resided in Lenoir, N.C. JOHN GENTRY Pensioner John Gentry, 87, died July 1. Brother Gentry started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Born in Arizona, he worked in the steward department. Brother Gentry began receiving his pension in 1977. He lived in Pleasanton, Calif. GILBERT GONZALES Pensioner Gilbert Gonzales, 72, passed away July 15. Brother Gonzales joined the Seafarers in 1951. A native of San Antonio, Texas, he worked in the steward department. Brother Gonzales last worked on the Sea-Land Performance. He began receiving his pension in 1989 and made his home in Texas. SIMON GUTIERREZ Pensioner Simon Gutierrez, 82, died Aug. 12. Brother Gutierrez launched his career with the Seafarers in 1951. His first ship was the Cantigny. Born in Texas, Brother Gutierrez sailed in the steward department and last worked aboard the OMI Charger. He started receiving pension payments in 1984. He made his home in Houston CLARENCE HEMBY Pensioner Clarence Hemby, 77, died July 9. Brother Hemby joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Army. The engine department member last went to sea aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Stonewall Jackson. Brother Hemby lived in Melbourne, Fla. and began receiving his pension in 1990. AH HO Pensioner Ah Ho, 89, passed away Aug. 1. Brother Ho started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Born in China, he worked in the steward department. The San Francisco resident started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1970. JULIUS FRANCUM JEFFREY MATEER Pensioner Julius Francum, 73, died July 17. Brother Francum joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Baltimore after serving in the U.S. Army. The Caldwell, N.C. native worked in the deck department and shipped in both the deep sea and inland divisions. He last sailed on the OMI Missouri. Brother Francum began receiving Brother Jeffrey Mateer, 45, died July 10. He started his seafaring career in 1990 in Seattle. Brother Mateer initially went to sea aboard the USNS Pollux. The Texas native shipped in the deck department and last sailed on the Horizon Trader. Brother Mateer made his home in Tahoe Pines, Calif. 18 Seafarers LOG CHARLES J. MILES Pensioner Charles J. Miles, 75, passed away July 8. Brother Miles embarked on his SIU career in 1964 after serving in the U.S. Army. Brother Miles’ first voyage was on the Fair Port. A native of Mobile, Ala., he worked in the steward department. Brother Miles started receiving his pension in 1994. He last shipped aboard the Charles L. Brown and made his home in Alabama. JAMES O’MARA Pensioner James O’Mara, 67, died July 30. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., he started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Army. The deck department member lived in Tacoma, Wash. and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1996. ROBERT SULLIVAN Pensioner Robert Sullivan, 80, passed away July 28. Brother Sullivan joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Born in Mounds, Ill., Brother Sullivan shipped in the engine department. He last sailed on the Maine. He began receiving retirement stipends in 1985. Brother Sullivan lived in Illinois. STEWART SWORDS Pensioner Steward Swords, 91, passed away July 6. Brother Swords was a charter member of the SIU, having joined in 1939 in the port of Savannah, Ga. Born in Tift, Ga., he sailed on many vessels including the Robin Gray, the Ponce and the Alcoa Master. The engine department member made his home in Thunderbolt, Ga. and started receiving his pension in 1971. Seafarers in 1961 in Houston after serving in the U.S. Army. Boatman Allemond worked primarily aboard vessels operated by National Marine Service. Born in Plaquemine, La., he shipped in the deck department as a pilot. He began receiving his pension in 1984 and resided in the city of his birth. Pensioner Thomas Blackmon Sr., 73, died June 22. He embarked on his seafaring career in 1967 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Blackmon shipped in the engine department and worked primarily aboard Dravo Basic Materials Co. vessels. The Range, Ala. native and resident began receiving his pension in 1992. WOODROW BURNHAM ALFREDO MORALES THOMAS BLACKMON SR. Pensioner Woodrow Burnham, 89, passed away June 21. Boatman Burnham joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He shipped as a member of the engine department. Born in Walton County, Fla., he was a resident of Freeport, Fla. Boatman Burnham started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1979. WILLARD GRIFFITH Pensioner Willard Griffith, 88, died July 30. Boatman Griffith began his SIU career in 1956 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Born in Alabama, the deck department member lived in his native state. He started receiving his pension in 1979. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN FRANCESCO LOGRASSO Pensioner Francesco Lograsso, 84, passed away July 31. He started his career with the Atlantic Fisherman’s Union in 1967 in Gloucester, Mass. Brother Lograsso, who was born in Italy, shipped in the deck department. He began receiving pension payments in 1981 and made his home in Gloucester. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: LOUIS T. BROWN Pensioner Ralph Trotman, 80, died July 4. He joined the SIU in 1968. Brother Trotman first sailed aboard the Western Comet. Born in St. Michaels, Barbados, he shipped in the steward department. The Brooklyn, N.Y. resident last sailed on the Long Lines. He began collecting stipends for his retirement in 1992. Pensioner Louis T. Brown, 66, passed away Sept. 29. Brother Brown started his career with the NMU in 1963. Born in Missouri, he worked in the engine department as an electrician. Brother Brown began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1994. INLAND Pensioner Lionel Joubert, 61, died Sept. 21. Brother Joubert joined the NMU in 1961. Born in Louisiana, he first sailed from the port of Baltimore aboard the General Heart Vandinburg. Brother Joubert worked in the steward and engine depart- Pensioner Antoine Allemond, 79, passed away Aug. 28. Boatman Allemond launched his career with the ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ Pensioner Alejandro Martinez, 85, passed away Sept. 15. Brother Martinez began his NMU career in the port of New York. He first went to sea in 1955. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Martinez last worked aboard the American Trader and began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1981. RALPH TROTMAN ANTOINE ALLEMOND ments and began receiving his pension in 1997. LIONEL JOUBERT Pensioner Alfredo Morales, 88, died Sept. 3. Brother Morales embarked on his NMU career in the port of New York. His first voyage was aboard the America. The engine department member started collecting retirement stipends in 1980. In addition to the foregoing individuals, the following NMU brothers and sisters, all of whom were pensioners, passed away on the dates indicated. Name Age Bennett, Tom 78 Carbajal, Nicolas 90 Dancy, Austin 87 Diaz, Emiliano 76 Ebanks, Lester 84 Fugate, Gene 75 Giddings, John 87 Gray, Ovid 93 Hall, Joseph, Jr. 83 Hilton,Thomas 79 Idoyaga, Isadoro 79 Jackson, James 76 James, Charles 76 Lee, Mose 90 Little, Mack 78 Maynard, Edward 84 Millet, Davis 90 Myatt, Hilary 78 Neamonitos, Demetrios 77 Nommik, Johannes 82 Pack, Walter 79 Perpall, Rupert 86 Sanchez, Evangelista 90 Sanchez, Luciano 90 Sanchez, Roberto 82 Santinac, Warren 61 Schumate, Clarence 94 Skriba, John 87 Swaby, Hedley 98 Winton, Clifford 77 DOD Aug. 30 July 1 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Aug. 26 Aug. 30 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 10 Aug. 29 Sept. 14 Aug. 13 Sept.4 Sept. 13 July 7 Sept. 8 Aug. 27 Sept. 2 Sept. 10 Aug. 25 Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Aug. 23 Sept. 3 Sept. 13 Aug. 27 Sept. 20 Sept. 8 Sept. 2 Sept. 27 NMU’s Oldest Retiree, William McPherson, Dies On October 2, 2003 a memorial celebration service was held for William G. “Mac” McPherson at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Harlem, N.Y. McPherson was the NMU Pension Plan’s oldest pensioner; he would have been 106 years old this November. He died in New York on Aug. 14. For those who knew him, the length of his life was no more remarkable than the dignity and strength of his character. He was a highly competent seafarer and good shipmate. He first sailed in 1928 and joined the NMU in 1941. He served in the steward department, rising to the position of headwaiter and chief steward, primarily on Moore McCormack vessels. He retired in 1969. His last vessel was the S.S.Independence. In the autumn of 1997, McPherson addressed NMU members at the New York hiring hall, where a 100th birthday celebration was held in his honor. He gave a spirited talk expressing his great devotion to strong trade unionism, the Merchant Marine and civil rights. Throughout his 30-plus years as an NMU pensioner, he contributed monthly to the union’s political action group. The major theme emerging from McPherson’s memorial service was of a man who was universally respected and who gave respect to everyone he met. William Mc Pherson is survived by his daughter, Barbara Shelton of Las Vegas; two nieces; and two nephews. November 2003 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:27 AM Page 19 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 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. GREAT LAND (IUM), Aug. 24— Chairman Benedict B. Born, Secretary Antoinette M. Spangler, Educational Director Azeem A. Modak. Chairman announced vessel heading for shipyard Sept. 3. He advised everyone to carry shipping documents at all times and wear hardhats and reflective vests while walking in TOTE terminal areas. He also spoke of possible check for contraband and noted no visitors allowed on board and no walking or biking allowed in discharge area. He asked that passageways be kept quiet. Those leaving ship asked to clean rooms for next person. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Treasurer noted purchase of additional refrigerators for unlicensed personnel rooms. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman led discussion on rising medical costs and how that might affect next contract. Request made for plugs and cables for individual rooms as well as ice machine for crew and mattress for electrician. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done. GREEN POINT (Central Gulf Lines), Aug. 24—Chairman Michael R. Hester, Secretary Victor J. Wolf, Educational Director Rodolfo M. Menchaca, Deck Delegate Norman Hancock, Steward Delegate Robert Harris. Chairman thanked deck department for hard work and cooperation during difficult voyage due to missing man. “Hats off” to VP Contracts Augie Tellez and his office for resolving question of missing man wages. Secretary reminded crew members to fill out official SIU ship’s crew list for headquarters. Educational director advised mariners to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. He thanked everyone for helping keep ship’s library squared away and noted that Green Point’s book-of-the-month selection is Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea.” Treasurer discussed purpose and uses of ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked crew for compliments and support. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Port Hueneme, Calif. HORIZON HAWAII (Horizon Lines), Aug. 24—Chairman Billy G. Hill, Secretary Edward P. Herrera, Educational Director Roy Waiting for Payoff Bosun Michael Sinclair and SA Ingra Maddox pose on deck prior to the shipboard meeting aboard the SP5 Eric G. Gibson. November 2003 S. Frett Jr., Deck Delegate Macario Torre, Engine Delegate Therman Ames, Steward Delegate Vincent Igneri. Chairman announced upcoming payoff in Jacksonville, Fla. and noted return of Capt. G.L. Gimble. He stated safety is first priority aboard ship and reminded crew of no smoking rule on deck due to nature of HAZMAT cargo. Educational director encouraged crew members to take advantage of upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center, donate to SPAD, make sure shipping documents are current and bring discharges and pay vouchers when filing for vacation. Crew members asked to help keep laundry room clean. Some disputed OT reported in all three departments. Discussions held about rotary shipping, burial fees for spouses and children and extra day on vacation check for safety work. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great job. INDEPENDENCE (USSM), Aug. 10—Chairman Teodulfo A. Alanano, Secretary Thomas W. Milovich, Educational Director Randall C. Firestine. Chairman announced ship is still on 70-day payoff cycle with one day off for 60. Smooth sailing reported to ports in Kuwait and Oman but weather extremely hot and humid. Secretary advised crew to make sure necessary shipping documents and training requirements are up to date. He warned everyone to be aware of effects of heat and keep hydrated at all times. Educational director spoke about training and upgrading skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman and secretary to start ship’s fund for purchase of movies, etc. Clarification requested on day off and imposed curfews in port. Requests made for cool water on board ship for drinking and showers, and as per posted heat caution, light-colored work uniforms. INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGER (PGM), Aug. 8—Chairman Kyle F. Schultz, Secretary Norman S. Bush, Educational Director Glenn A. O’Leary, Steward Delegate Clarence Robinson. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 12 in Houston. He requested patrolman meet with company reps on issues not covered in agreement and clarification of STCW issues. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. He also spoke of benefit allowing Seafarers and families to spend up to two weeks summer vacation at that facility. He advised everyone to keep all shipping documents up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into better benefit package as well as reduce seatime needed for retirement to 20 years, regardless of age. Requests also made for deepfat fryer and drinking fountain. ITB GROTON (USS Transport), Aug. 8—Chairman Sidney L. Wallace, Secretary Brenda C. Grays, Educational Director Pedro J. Santiago. Chairman spoke about importance of contributing to SPAD and commented on goals of ITF. Secretary stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point school. Treasurer noted $200 available each month for purchase of movies. Anyone going ashore can buy videos for ship. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made that tank cleaning, a dirty and potentially hazardous job, should be compensated for. Clarification requested in writing regarding portion of shipping rules. Request made for new microwave oven. Thanks given to Bomarico Hinayon for good job filling in for steward. Crew also welcomed Brenda Grays to ship. ITB NEW YORK (USS Transport), Aug. 31—Chairman Nathaniel Leary, Secretary Robert E. Wilcox Jr., Educational Director Ronald Miller, Deck Delegate Ronald Webb, Engine Delegate Anthony Sanchez and Steward Delegate Breon Lucas. Chairman announced arrival Sept. 3 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Patrolman expected to address disputed OT issues at that time. Secretary asked crew to help keep laundry area clean when DEU stands cargo watch and is unable to do his regular sanitary work. Educational director reminded everyone of upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center and to check expiration dates on all shipping documents. No beefs or disputed OT reported in Engine and steward departments; some disputed OT noted by deck delegate. LYKES MOTIVATOR (Marine Transport), Aug. 10—Chairman Raynaldo G. Ramirez, Secretary Margie L. Leite, Deck Delegate Charles V. Sneed, Engine Delegate William Vargas, Steward Delegate Henry Richardson. Educational director spoke about applying for upgrading courses at Piney Point and of making sure STCW and other shipping documents are kept current. Ship’s fund contains $2,697. Suggestion made to obtain satellite dish. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for curtains in rooms and mess hall be cleaned or replaced and for clarification of shipping rules regarding vacation. Chief cook asked to be excused after muster has been taken. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. MAERSK ARIZONA (Maersk Lines), Aug. 19—Chairman John A. Coleman Jr., Secretary Lloyd C. Hall Sr., Educational Director Walter S. Filleman Jr., Engine Delegate Carlos Castillo. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 24 in Houston. Secretary thanked crew members for helping keep ship clean and noted thank-you letter received from SIU President Michael Sacco for good job. Educational director encouraged Seafarers to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley to get new freezer; ice machine now in galley will be moved and installed on main deck. Fumigation needed aboard ship to exterminate insects (due to carrying grain). Requests also made for new washer and dryer for crew laundry, fans in each state room and repair of elevator. MAERSK CAROLINA (Maersk Lines), Aug. 26—Chairman Thomas W. Grosskurth, Secretary John G. Reid, Educational Director Donald D. Williams Jr., Deck Delegate Reuben M. Brown, Steward Delegate Victor M. Acevedo. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 1 in Newark, N.J. He thanked everyone for good, safe trip and asked those getting off to clean rooms for next person. He also requested everyone’s help in keeping ship clean and reminded them to renew expiring z-cards early. Educational director urged mariners to upgrade skills and work safely. Beef reported in engine department with clarification requested on rotary shipping. Requests made for repair of VCR and purchase of heavy-duty ice machine and coolers of potable water for use especially when in hot climates. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. SEALAND ACHIEVER (USSM), Aug. 10—Chairman Herbert Charles, Secretary Ekow Doffoh, Educational Director Seller T. Brooks, Deck Delegate Frank L. Thompson. Secretary thanked everyone for helping keep crew lounge and mess hall neat and clean. Educational director advised members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center both for personal advancement and to keep union strong. No beefs or disputed OT reported. On behalf of crew, chairman thanked steward department for job well done in providing tasty food. Next ports: Charleston, S.C.; Houston. reported. New furniture requested for crew lounge. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food. HORIZON CONSUMER (Horizon Lines), Sept. 7—Chairman Lawrence L. Kunc, Secretary Donald F. Dwyer, Deck Delegate John T. Emrich, Engine Delegate Gregorio Abalos, Steward Delegate Abdulla M. Baabbad. Chairman announced ship out of yard and back on “pineapple run”—Los Angeles to Honolulu to Oakland. Payoff to take place Sept. 9 in Oakland. Secretary noted new washer installed and everything running smoothly. All’s Well on the Eric G. Gibson When the SP5 Eric G. Gibson arrived in the port of San Francisco recently, crew members indicated the voyage was a good one. From the left are AB Bill Powell and AB Robert “Mango” Hinkley. The Gibson, A RO/RO vessel, is operated by Osprey Ship Management, Inc. USNS IMPECCABLE (Maersk Lines), Aug. 16—Chairman James Gregory, Secretary Grady C. Ingram III, Educational Director Kanin T. Bennett, Deck Delegate Luqman A. Ali, Engine Delegate Leportre L. Jasper. Chairman requested clarification of time obligations of both licensed and unlicensed crew. Secretary suggested company reserve crane and get stevedore assistance during extremely difficult on-loading of provisions for overseas missions. He also would like company to provide second SA during underway periods to help with galley workload. Educational director asked for new books, magazines, games and for satellite TV and phone access. Next ports: Key West, Fla.; San Diego, Calif. USNS SUMNER (Dyn Marine Services), Aug. 9—Chairman Samuel Duah, Secretary Eriberto B. Bulalacao, Educational Director Charles G. Sadler, Deck Delegate William Joquin, Engine Delegate Jun Labrilla, Steward Delegate Brenda Jackson. Chairman announced arrival in Hawaii Sept. 11. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point; applications available on board ship. Movies received monthly aboard Sumner; magazines, every two months. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun Duah apprised unlicensed crew of change in overtime to 3 hours per day (21 hours per week). CLEVELAND (Sealift Inc.), Sept. 16—Chairman Fareed A. Khan, Secretary Miguel E. Vinca, Deck Delegate Cliff Lattish, Engine Delegate Marco Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Ruben Ong. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 20 in New Orleans and thanked everyone for good job cleaning cargo hold. He reminded crew to make safety top priority. Secretary informed crew members of room inspection by chief mate before payoff. He thanked them for helping keep mess hall clean and asked that they return all movies, clean room for next person and turn in key. Educational director encouraged Seafarers to check LOG for schedule of upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT Educational director urged crew members to utilize Piney Point facility for upgrading skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for great food and barbecues. HORIZON SPIRIT (Horizon Lines), Sept. 3—Chairman Howard W. Gibbs, Secretary Rang V. Nguyen, Educational Director Prescilo P. Zuniga, Deck Delegate David Smolen, Engine Delegate Randolph Clans, Steward Delegate Dana Washington. Chairman reported smooth trip with payoff Sept. 6 in Tacoma, Wash. Blanket relief available for crew that day. He stated $25 in ship’s fund. Chairman thanked everyone for donations to purchase fresh tuna in Guam. Secretary asked those leaving ship to clean room and leave fresh linen for next person. He thanked members for helping keep ship clean. Educational director urged Seafarers to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. INNOVATOR (USSM), Sept. 7— Chairman Dirk W. Adams, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Educational Director Jim Meyers, Deck Delegate James D. Morgan, Engine Delegate Mohamed M. Mohamed, Steward Delegate Kristen M. Swain. Chairman thanked all departments for maintaining safety and cleanliness of ship, both inside and outside house. He announced payoff Sept. 10 in Los Angeles. Ship will then dry dock next trip in Nantong, China. He reminded crew to lock quarters at all times when in dry dock. He also stressed importance of contributing to SPAD. Secretary thanked hard-working bosun, all ABs, engine department, unlicensed apprentice and riding gang for help in keeping all areas clean, especially dining halls. He thanked Chief Cook Swain for super cooking. Educational director advised seafarers to upgrade skills at Piney Point for better jobs and more pay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into increase in living allowance in pension benefits during retirement. Thanks given to steward department for good food. Seafarers LOG 19 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:38 AM Page 20 Letters to the Editor (Editor’s note: The Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer’s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Need for Single-P Payer Universal Health System I read the August issue of the Seafarers LOG on the U.S. health care situation with interest. It just reinforced my belief that our system, in which benefits are dependent upon an individual having a job that provides coverage (employment-based), is ineffective and morally wrong. The statistics you quoted are incredible. I believe we need to implement a single-payer, universal health coverage system. Even though I have good coverage as an SIU member, I believe the unions must work for what is best for all of us. And the fact that only about 13 percent of U.S. workers are in unions shows that we must organize together with others who lack or have poor medical coverage. Our benefits are imperiled in the current system. The biggest objections to a single payer system are that it is too expensive and that the government is inefficient. But how can we afford NOT to invest wisely in our best resource, the American people? As for inefficiency, our current system takes the cake in that regard! We should be debating how generous we can be with our benefits and ways to maintain vigilance so that a single-payer system is run effectively. But the solution itself is a no-brainer to me. Mark S. Lance Chico, Calif. Irish Mariner Warns Seafarers To Protect Union and Jobs I am writing as a retired seafarer of 42 years. I remember starting on 60-year-old rat-infested tramp steamers. Since starting, I was always a member of the Seafarers Union of Ireland. I decided to take a trip down memory lane recently to re-visit Rotterdam Holland. I stayed at the Maritime Hotel Seamen’s Club. The facilities were excellent. The reason I am writing this is to say that while the club was full, there was not, to my knowledge, one member of a union there. In my days, a majority of the seamen, no matter what nationality, were all union members. Unfortunately, the Irish merchant marine has disappeared due to very negligent management, despite a strong fight put up by the union. My best wishes to all American seamen. I am familiar with the seafaring scene, thanks to regularly receiving the Seafarers LOG. I would advise all your members to be ever vigilant to protect their union—and their jobs. 20 Seafarers LOG Walter Karlak Woodside, N.Y. 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. Frank Gaughan County Dublin, Ireland Thanks to Paul Hall Center For Aid During Hurricane The clients and staff of the Seafarers Addiction Rehabilitation Center sincerely thank Don Nolan, vice president of the Paul Hall Center; Howard Thompson, hotel manager; and the entire staff at the TRC for their outstanding services and accommodations to us during our recent stay with them due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Isabel. Their efforts had significant positive impact on the recovery process of our clients and allowed for uninterrupted therapeutic service to our membership. We can be proud of their aid, efforts and contributions to our fellow Seafarers in this time of hardship. Once again, thank you for your hospitality and a job well done. John M. Gallagher Director, Seafarers Addiction Rehabilitation Center Saving the Plans Money On Prescription Drugs After reading the article in the September issue of the LOG concerning medical costs, I’d like to write of my experiences with prescriptions drugs. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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 Also, I have my prescriptions filled at Eckerd (Genovese). Recently, I read the results of a survey taken of pharmacists in the New York area and the prices being charged. Genovese turned out to be the least expensive. Other SIU members may wish to adopt these two cost-saving measures. I have needed to use prescription drugs over the past 17 years for many medical conditions. Often, I will get a prescription filled, only to go back for my next visit and have the prescription changed. I get angry since I still have so many pills left. What I am doing now is asking the doctor to prescribe half the amount, if possible. Otherwise, it’s a waste of the Plan’s money. 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 November 2003 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:28 AM Page 21 SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. through the end of the year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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 Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman November 10 December 5 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman December 1 December 12 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler November 3 December 12 Welding November 3 November 21 Engine Utility (EU) November 17 December 12 Safety Specialty Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Fire Fighting* – (5-day course) November 3 November 7 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW November 3 November 10 November 17 December 1 December 8 November 7 November 14 November 21 December 5 December 12 Government Vessels November 3 November 7 Tanker Familiarization December 1 December 12 Tankerman (PIC) Barge* November 17 November 21 (*must have basic fire fighting) (STOS) (*must have basic fire fighting) Steward Upgrading Courses Academic Department Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning October 27. 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 Junior Engineer, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be selfstudy. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. � UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Deep Sea Member † Lakes Member Date of Birth ______________________ † Inland Waters Member † If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ U.S. Citizen: Yes † No † Home Port _____________________________ 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _____________________________________ LAST VESSEL: _____________________________________ Rating: ___________ _____________________________________________________________________ Date On: ___________________________ Date Off: ________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? † Yes † No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? † Yes † No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? † Yes † No Firefighting: † Yes † No CPR: † Yes † No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ November 2003 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 11/03 Seafarers LOG 21 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:28 AM Page 22 Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 642 — Graduating from the water survival class are unlicensed apprentices from class 642 (in alphabetical order) Brannon Adams, Tranell Bordley, Richard Caceres, Jaime Diaz, David Guthrie, Christopher Hodder, Ramsey Ingram, Ryan Krom, Joe Legree, Joseph Lynch, Lance McFarland, Robert Patterson, Xavier Rivera-Valentin, Henry Sanchez Jr., Gregory Scott, John Selman Jr. and William Tuer. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Advanced Fire Fighting — Completing the advanced fire fighting course Sept. 12 are (in alphabetical order) Ehtesham Ahmed, Eric Bridges, Johnie Chavis, Theodore Cooke, Armando Evangelista, Frank Guido, Robert Leija, Anthony Lowman, Jeffrey Mangler, Glen McCullough, Robert Minor, Thomas Minton, Carl Montoya, James Morris, Oscar Palacios, Jawaid Pardesi, Charles Pomraning, Ovidio Santos, Ron Schexnayder, Charles Walker and William Yore Jr. Welding — Certificates of graduation for completion of the welding course were given Sept. 26 to (front row, from left) Daniel Rhodes, Christopher Zaucha and Floyd Ellis. Their instructor, Buzzy Andrews, is in the back row. Government Vessels — Upgrading Seafarers and unlicensed apprentices who took part in the government vessels course ending Sept. 26 include (in no specific order) Michael Sanchez, Dorian Edwards, William Boardman III, Douglas Lowry, Richard Reynolds, Jose Quinones, Marc Simpson, Kevin Koch, Pedro Ocampo, Rubio Ramiro, Tess Flickinger, Miguel Baerga, Raul Colon, Jector Serrano, Jay Pierce, Anthony Mohler, Michael Merrell Jr., Edward Tanaka, Carl Williams, Curtis Tobey, Steven Richards, Edward Boyd, Raymond Searles II, Scott Martin, Prescillano Gamboa, Karen Laycock, Donald Cooper, Ron Schexnayder, Carlos Grillasca, Nicholas Smithing, Daniel Caballero and Munassar Ahmed. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Fast Rescue Boat— Oct. 3 was graduation day for members of instructor Stan Beck’s recent fast rescue boat course. They are (front row, from left) Robert Bakeman, Basil D’Souza, (second row) Stan Beck (instructor) and Jennifer Senner. Computer Lab Classes Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates of achievement. In photo at left, graduating Oct. 3 are (seated, from left) Alejandro Mejia and Floyd Ellis, who both completed the Computer Basics/Windows Operating System course. Instructor Rich Prucha is standing in both photos. In photo at right are Christopher Bosado (left) and Virgilio Rosales, who received their certificates Sept. 26. 22 Seafarers LOG Lifeboatman/Water Survival — Earning their lifeboatman/water survial endorsements Sept. 26 are (in alphabetical order) Julio Alvarez, Agustin Arriaga, Jose Blanco, William Born, Scott Bowmer, Theodore Cooke, Armando Evangelista, Mariano Guerrero, Stephen Hammelman, DeCarlo Harris, Eric Kjellberg, Rudy Lopez, David Miller, Jose Reyes, Jason Simon, Joseph Slater, Milan Taigan, Patrick Tucker, Abel Vazquez and Delmar Webster. Any student who has registered for a class and finds—for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. November 2003 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:29 AM Page 23 Paul Hall Center Classes ARPA — ARPA — Graduating from the ARPA class Sept. 12 are (from left) Mike Smith (instructor), Jose Boza, Michael McErlean, Ian Ferguson, James O’Meara, John Mullen, David Flatter, Kendall Diehl and John Gilston. Allied Towing mariners who upgraded their deck skills in the ARPA class, which ended Oct. 3, are (from left) Lance Riggs, Neil Johnson and George Urban III and their instructor, Mike Smith. Medical Care Provider — Graduating Sept. 19 from the medical care provider course are (front row, from left) Jawaid Pardesi, James Bond, Carlos Grillasca, Ron Schexnayder, (second row) Frank Guido, Barry Freeman, Jonathan Eitz, Johnie Chavis, Jennifer Langford (instructor), Anthony Lowman and Carl Montoya. GMDSS — Completing the GMDSS course Sept. 26 are (from left) Ian Ferguson, Robert Minor, Emiddio Massa, James O’Meara and Michael Moore. Their instructor, Brad Wheeler, is at far right. Specially Trained OS — Alaskan fishermen who completed the STOS course Sept. 26 are (front row, from left) Erin O’Toole, Brack George, Melvin Gruelle, John Harper, (second row) Roy Nathan, William Farmer, Christen Christensen, Jeffery Perez, Christopher Boyd and David Hays. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at far right. Basic Safety Training Classes STCW — Social Responsibility Class: King Scott, Sam Baffoe, Celso Ordonez, James Coleman, Michael Lawson, Gilberto Padilla and Daluz Celestino. STCW — Sept. 19: John Barrett, Donald Cooper, Robert Davis, Roert Easley, Vernon Edwards, Michael Fay, Greg Lynch, Terry Murley, Lorance Pence, Charles Pomraning, Mark Poor, Micah Sanders, Ramond Searles, Edward Tennyson, Michael Valencia, Sven Vilborg and Steven Westfall. (Note: Not all are pictured.) STCW — Sept. 5: Christopher Boyd, Chris Christensen, William Farmer, Brack George, Mel Gruelle, John Harper, David Hays, Roy Nathan, Erin O’Toole, Jeff Perez and Carlos Majao. November 2003 STCW — Oct. 3: Roosevelt Allen, Charles Archie, John Bumgarner, Henry Cook, Jerome Davis, Steven Hynes, Kenneth Kramlich, Margie Leite, Brian Murgotten, Gregory Noble, Virgilio Rasales, and Wallace William. Seafarers LOG 23 �20117_P8_14,19-24.qxd 10/24/2003 7:29 AM Page 24 Volume 65, Number 11 November 2003 A S P R P M L S P &D T H P P &B P P P 1 F &A R P o t i F N P 4 &W P N P &W P P T N V 1 N o t P P N F Federation Secures Back Wages, Contracts for Many Crews Runaway-Flag Registries The following 28 countries have been declared flag-ofconvenience registries by the ITF’s Fair Practices Committee (a joint committee of ITF seafarers’ and dockers’ unions), which runs the ITF campaign against FOCs: Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Burma/Myanmar Cambodia Cayman Islands Comoros Cyprus Equatorial Guinea German International Ship Register Gibraltar Honduras Jamaica Lebanon Liberia Malta Marshall Islands Mauritius Netherlands Antilles Panama São Tomé and Príncipe St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sri Lanka Tonga Vanuatu T he International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in late September issued a 50-page report packed with details about its ongoing campaign against flag-of-convenience shipping, also known as runaway flags. The SIU, an ITF affiliate, strongly supports the fight against runaway flags. “We may be closer to seeing fundamental changes to the flag-of-convenience system than at any time in the last 50 years,” stated ITF General Secretary David Cockroft and Special Seafarers’ Department Secretary Stephen Cotton in the report’s co-authored introduction. “Governments are being forced by the events of September 11, 2001 to pay much greater attention to the lack of transparency in world shipping and the ease with which flags of convenience can be used not just by bad employers but also criminals and even terrorists. The lack of effective control in shipping was demonstrated once again by the sinking of the oil tanker Prestige off the coast of Spain in November 2002.” The report later notes that the Prestige flew the Bahamian flag, was Greek-owned through a shell company based in Liberia, chartered by a Russian/Swiss company and classified by an American entity. “It took skilled researchers several weeks to uncover this information,” the federation reported. Based in London, the ITF ITF Contracts Prove Key In Fight vs. Runaway Flags One of the main goals of the ITF’s Seafarers’ Section—of which SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel is vice chairman—is ending the scandal of runaway-flag shipping. With that in mind, ITF inspectors across the globe help crews of such ships and work to ensure that the shipowners are held accountable. Because the federation realizes that eliminating runaways won’t happen overnight, one of its immediate goals is bringing such ships under ITF contract. That part of the campaign has been particularly successful, as more than 6,500 vessels are covered by ITF agreements. By signing on with the ITF, crews of runaway-flag ships have some recourse against the shipowners. They are protected by a written contract that establishes wage rates meeting international standards; provides for overtime and holiday pay and manning according to ITF policy; and includes clauses covering medical attention, sick pay, death benefits, disability insurance and other benefits. The federation doesn’t limit its work to flags of convenience. The ITF assists as many crews as possible that need help, whether or not their vessels are runaway-flag ships. Mariners on the Liberian-flag tanker Merlin were among those assisted by the ITF in 2002. SIU ITF Inspector Enrico Esopa (seated at left in group photo) obtained $105,000 in back wages for the Filipino crew of the runaway-flag ship. comprises more than 600 unions representing a combined 5 million workers. Among the many notable items reported by the ITF in its yearly report: „ Federation inspectors (including those from the SIU) recovered $32.4 million in unpaid wages for crews in 2002. „ Approximately 6,500 runaway-flag ships are covered by ITF contract or other agreements which the federation deems acceptable. „ There are 137 ITF inspectors and coordinators in 123 ports in 43 countries. They made 8,886 reported inspections last year, of which 7,375 were on FOC vessels. (The ITF’s Seafarers Support Team handles cases in ports lacking a permanent federation presence.) „ As of the end of last year, 28 registers were formally designated FOCs by the ITF’s Fair Practices Committee. Three countries were added to the list in 2002 (Comoros, Jamaica and Tonga), while four were removed (Aruba, the Canary Islands, the Cook Islands and Tuvalu). „ Through joint negotiating forums, the ITF continues to illustrate that its campaign “builds good relationships with good employers. It targets bad ones to isolate them politically and to get their signatures on agreements covering working terms and conditions.” „ Citing the Prestige disaster and other incidents, the federation pointed out that some ship officers unfairly are being made scapegoats in pollution cases. The Prestige’s captain was held for four months—and released only after ITF intervention. “Seafarers continue to face criminal proceedings when unseaworthy ships founder or run aground on uncharted rocks,” the report notes. “By contrast, there are few, if any, instances of the arrest of an owner or charterer who places seafarers in danger by putting a substandard ship to sea.” In Denmark, the work of an ITF inspector led to a Russian shipowner getting a six-month prison sentence and a $4,000 fine, after he had directed thugs to attack mariners who had complained about unpaid wages. Cockroft and Cotton also noted, “Even if FOCs were to be eliminated entirely, it wouldn’t guarantee that seafarers were well treated everywhere. Bad shipowners will always try to exploit seafarers, and there will still be a need for the global network of union solidarity represented by the ITF.” FOCs at a Glance A flag-of-convenience ship is one that flies the flag of a country other than the country of ownership. More than 50 years ago, U.S. maritime unions dubbed them runaway registers, or runaway flags, because of their use as a device for shipowners to pay a nominal fee to the government of a non-maritime nation seeking to raise revenue. The shipowners then escape from a maritime nation’s safety regulations, procedures and inspections, tax laws and higher wages. Their avoidance often is further insulated with dishonest managers and registries, making it difficult for authorities to hold the shipowners accountable for mistreating crews and operating unsafe ships. When such conditions are discovered, it’s usually quite difficult to pinpoint who is responsible—even for lawyers, government agencies and other professionals who have the resources to investigate such matters. The ITF believes there should be a genuine link between the real owner of a vessel and the flag the vessel flies, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). There is no genuine link in the case of FOC registries. Some of these registers have poor safety and training standards, and place no restriction on the nationality of the crew. Sometimes, because of language differences, seafarers are not able to communicate effectively with each other, putting safety and the efficient operation of the ship at risk. � 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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Joining the SIU fleet are the USNS Benavidez (left), the USNS Rainier (directly below) and the barge 550-3 (below, left), part of an ATB. Page 3. Hurricane Isabel Takes its Toll Labor Department To Honor Paul Hall Union’s 2nd President Named To U.S. Labor Hall of Fame (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia) Hurricane Isabel caused fatalities and widespread damage on the East Coast when it struck beginning Sept. 18. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (right) sustained major damage to marinas and piers, among other difficulties. In photo at left, a passerby looks at a large navigation buoy that was beached by the winds and surf near Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach, Va. Page 4. The U.S. Department of Labor is scheduled to induct the late SIU President Paul Hall to its Labor Hall of Fame on Oct. 1 in Washington, D.C. Page 2. Seafarers Rally with Steelworkers Seafarers joined Steelworkers and other supporters Sept. 23 in Washington, D.C. for a rally aimed at maintaining tariffs that have benefited the industry since last year. Page 9. Boatmen Approve 5-Year Contract SIU Snapshots ANWR Update U.S. Mariners Deliver for Troops Page 3 Page 7 Page 11 Page 24 �Pgs1_5,8,11,16,24.qxd 9/28/2003 3:47 PM Page 2 President’s Report Politics—Why We Participate For more than a dozen years, it has been very rare that a month goes by without this newspaper reporting on significant gains for SIU members, whether it’s a new ship, a better contract, improved training opportunities or some other progress. As I’ve said many times, the consistently safe, reliable shipboard work performed by Seafarers is a foundation of every advancement we achieve. Another key part of that foundation is political action—and that’s something no Seafarer should ever forget. Michael Sacco Without an ongoing strong commitment to grassroots politics, our whole industry would go down the tubes. It’s as simple as that. I’m grateful that so many of you understand the reality and importance of that message. Your support of SPAD and your willingness to donate time to back pro-maritime, pro-worker candidates are commendable. And your support is never taken for granted. This is an area where we cannot afford to let up. A quick look at two vital maritime laws shows why. First the Jones Act, which requires that cargo moving from one domestic port to another be carried aboard U.S.-crewed, U.S.-flag, U.S.-built ships. It’s a sensible law that helps protect our national and economic security. Many other industrialized countries have laws that basically spell out the same requirements for their mariners and shipbuilders. Yet, the Jones Act is consistently is under attack by shippers and foreignflag interests. We fight back against those attacks through political action —educating congressmen and senators and other officials about the importance of our nation’s freight cabotage law. The SIU and our allies have been successful in this battle, and as a result, the Jones Act currently enjoys solid support from Congress and the administration. Another example is the U.S. Maritime Security Program, enacted in 1996. The MSP and its related Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement are among the key measures keeping the U.S. flag flying on deep sea commercial vessels. It took several years of lobbying to secure the original MSP, and similar efforts have put us on the verge of a 10-year reauthorization of the program. Here again, without political action—without your support along with cooperative work throughout our industry—there would be no MSP. Those aren’t the only laws that are important to the U.S. Merchant Marine, but they illustrate why we must elect officials who understand and support our industry. And they underscore the fact that our fight never ends. On a larger scale, our brothers and sisters throughout the trade union movement understand, as we do, that grassroots political action is our greatest resource. During the year 2000 elections, business outspent labor by 15 to 1. Then, in the 2002 off-year elections, corporations spent more than $700 million, compared to about $62 million from working families. That gap probably won’t change anytime soon. But, by mobilizing and taking advantage of strength in numbers, the labor movement is making progress in the political arena. For instance, union households represented 26 percent of the vote in 2000, up from 19 percent in 1992. That jump is a direct result of a commitment by the AFL-CIO and its member unions to increase voter registration, education and mobilization. Support of voluntary political action funds remains an important part of that commitment. When it comes to the elections themselves, our approach never changes. You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: We support those who support the U.S. Merchant Marine, regardless of political party. Our mission is “jobs, jobs, jobs” for you. And when the elections end, we don’t take shortcuts in educating the new representatives at all levels of government about our issues and industry. Paul Hall, our union’s second president, summed up the importance of political action with the saying “Politics is pork chops.” The message is simple but essential. By supporting SPAD and volunteering to assist pro-maritime candidates, you help preserve your jobs. More recently, rank-and-file Seafarers came up with a new saying to deliver the same point: “SPAD—It takes a four-letter word to be heard!” No matter how it’s phrased, the bottom line is that politics is fundamental to the SIU. And with your continued strong support, I’m confident that we’ll have no shortage of good news to report in the months and years ahead. Volume 65, Number 10 October 2003 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. 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 © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG New Study: Health Care Premiums Skyrocket The health care crisis in this country is not an isolated trend. Newly published surveys indicate employer-sponsored health care premiums already have risen by nearly 14 percent in 2003—the third consecutive year of doubledigit increases. Coupled with a sagging economy and many workers out of a job, these statistics are troublesome, making health care insurance an almost unaffordable luxury item for some. While the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is doing everything it can to help its membership maintain its comprehensive health care package, the continuing escalation of costs for health care premiums is making it increasingly difficult each time a contract is negotiated. The Plan is watching while governmental agencies, the private sector and other unions and companies ask their employees to pay a share of their health insurance premiums, a greater percentage of the final bill or require larger deductibles. In Madison, Wis., for example, the city is for the first time asking its employees in the four major labor unions to pay a share of their health insurance premiums and also is seeking a reduction in the compensation payments made to workers injured on the job. But the city of Madison is not alone. In fact, a new study indicates that in order to continue maintaining health care benefits at some level, 65 percent of employers increased the amount that employees pay for health insurance this year, 47 percent raised employees’ payments for prescription drugs, 34 percent increased deductibles and 34 percent raised co-payments for doctor visits. Deductibles and copayments, which were uncommon only a few years ago, have recently been adopted by many plans. The cost of prescription drugs is one of the chief reasons for the soaring health care rates. The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is aware of this fact and is trying to implement a prescription drug network in order to keep the costs in check (see the notice on this page). The Seafarers LOG will continue to keep the readership informed about ways the health and benefits plan is trying to keep costs down. Notice A Message from the Seafarers Plans Over the past few months, we have been reporting that the cost of health care has been rising at unprecedented rates. One of the most serious areas of concern is prescription drugs. Knowing that the cost of prescription drugs must be controlled, the Trustees of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan are considering implementing a prescription drug network as a two-year pilot program. Therefore, discussions with various Pharmacy Benefit Managers have begun. During these discussions, it became apparent that in order for a prescription drug program to work, we would need to review the eligibility requirement for the prescription drug benefit. Therefore, in order to proceed with these ongoing discussions, the Trustees of the Plan have instructed the Administrator to amend the eligibility requirement for the prescription drug benefit only. We repeat: The eligibility requirement for t he p rescription drug benefit only is being changed as follows: Once a participant accumulates 120 days of covered employment in a calendar year, then that participant and their eligible dependents will be entitled to participate in the prescription drug network for the entire following year. Additionally, if a participant accumulates at least 90 days of covered employment by September 30th of any year, then that participant and their eligible dependents would be covered from January 1st through June 30th of the following year. EXAMPLES: z Seaman Jones works from March 1 through May 31 (92 days) and from October 5 through December 15 (72 days) for a total of 164 days. Since he has more than 120 days employment in the calendar year, then he would have eligibility for prescription drugs the entire following year. z Seaman Smith works from March 1 through May 31 (92 days) however; he does not get any additional employment before the year ends. Since he has at least 90 days employment by September 30, then he would have eligibility for prescription drugs the first six months of the following year. z Seaman Johnson works from August 2 through December 3 (124 days). Since he has at least 120 days in the calendar year then he would have eligibility for prescription drugs for the entire following year. z Seaman Moore works from September 17 through December 20 (95 days). Although he has 90 days, those days were not accumulated prior to September 30 therefore he would need 120 days. Since he does not have 120 days he would not be covered for benefits. Once again, this change will affect eligibility for the prescription drug program only and is required so that in most cases the Plan will be able to forward eligibility lists on a timely basis to any pharmacy benefit manager. We realize that there will always be exceptions, which will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Also, please note that the initial eligibility rule of 75 days of covered employment for new participants will not change and therefore a new participant need only accumulate 75 days of employment in order to be covered for benefits. We hope that we might be able to contract with a Pharmacy Benefit Manager before the end of the year. We will keep you informed on the progress of these meetings and any other changes that will be required. Labor Dept. to Honor Paul Hall Paul Hall understood the importance of political activity and the difference it makes in the lives of Seafarers. Top photo: Hall welcomes President Richard Nixon to the SIUNA convention in the early 1970s. Below: Hall participates in a meeting with President Jimmy Carter in 1977. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is scheduled to induct the late SIU President Paul Hall to its Labor Hall of Fame on Oct. 1 in Washington, D.C. According to the DOL, “The Labor Hall of Fame honors posthumously those Americans whose distinctive contributions to the field of labor have enhanced the quality of life of millions yesterday, today, and for generations to come.” SIU President Michael Sacco will deliver the keynote remarks for Hall’s induction. “Obviously, this is a tremendous and welldeserved honor for Paul and for the SIU,” Sacco said. “I worked with Paul for many years, and it’s safe to say he was totally committed not only to improving the lives of Seafarers, but all working families. “It was under Paul Hall’s leadership that the SIU gained our reputation for assisting fellow trade unionists,” Sacco added. “He used to have a saying when people asked for our help: ‘We’ll be there— money, marbles and chalk.’ He literally helped thousands of working families, in organizing drives, on picket lines and however else he was needed.” The Labor Hall of Fame honorees include 26 individuals and the rescue workers from September 11 (inducted last year as one entity). Among the members are Samuel Gompers, the first president of the American Federation of Labor; George Meany, first president of the merged AFL-CIO; Cesar Continued on page 4 October 2003 �Pgs1_5,8,11,16,24.qxd 9/26/2003 5:57 AM Page 3 New Barge Christened for Intrepid Ocean Reliance Gets Counterpart in Double-Hulled ‘550-3’ Seafarers and SIU officials last month attended the christening of the double-hulled barge 550-3, the companion piece to Intrepid Ship Management’s tug Ocean Reliance. The ceremony took place Sept. 9 in Bellingham, Wash. Together, the SIU-contracted 9,280-hp Ocean Reliance and 155,000-barrel 550-3 form a state-of-the-art articulated tugbarge (ATB). The barge has an inert gas system as well as an enhanced cargo system and a fully redundant ballast system. SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, SIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone and SIU Tacoma, Wash. Port Agent Bryan Powell represented the union at the christening. The ATB was built by The Manitowoc (Wis.) Company, Inc. It has a hinged connection system between the tug and barge, allowing movement in one plane in the critical area of fore and aft pitch. As previously reported, the new ATB tank vessel incorporates the latest advances in environmental protection and safety while addressing increased efficiencies in hose handling, anchoring, mooring, discharge and loading of product. The Ocean Reliance meets all SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and American Bureau of Shipping criteria, and has a foam-capable fire monitor; twin fuel-efficient reduced emission electronic diesel engines; a noise reduction package and other upgrades to increase crew comfort. The communication and navigation equipment is among the most technologically advanced in the industry today. CIVMAR Fleet Gains ‘Supply Class’ Vessel The tug Ocean Reliance and barge 550-3 form an ATB that is state-ofthe-art. Hannah Tugboat Pact Boosts Health Coverage Seafarers employed by OLS Transport (parent company of Hannah Marine) recently approved a new five-year contract that improves health care coverage and also raises wages in each year of the agreement. The contract was overwhelmingly approved in August by crew members who sail aboard the company’s 10 tug-barge units, which operate on the Great Lakes, Inland Rivers and in the Gulf Coast region. Approximately 50 Seafarers are covered by the agreement, which calls for an increase to “Plan G” health benefits—the top level offered through the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Other gains include the addition of five holidays, increased travel reimbursement, and better pension benefits. The boatmen transport asphalt, oil and cement, plus other cargoes. Members of the SIU’s Government Services Division welcomed new job opportunities as the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) last month accepted transfer of the USS Rainier in Bremerton, Wash. The Rainier is the third of four U.S. Navy “supply class” fast combat support ships to leave commissioned service “for an even more active role” with MSC, according to the agency. The vessel joins more than 30 civil service-crewed ships providing combat logistics services to the Navy fleets worldwide. MSC also noted that the Rainier’s crew will be accompanied by approximately 60 Navy personnel for communication support and supply coordination as well as supporting helicopter operations. “The transfer of Rainier and her sister ships, USNS Arctic and USNS Supply, and the future transfer of the fourth ship in the The USNS Rainier’s crew will consist of CIVMARS and Navy personnel. class, USS Bridge, in June of next year are part of the Navy’s continuing transformation to a more efficient and cost effective fighting force for the 21st century,” MSC noted in a news release. “According to a May 1998 Center for Naval Analysis study, the Navy will save a projected $76 million annually with the change. “The transfers also free up a total of 108 active duty Navy officers and 1,996 enlisted Sailors to return to war-fighting roles for which they were trained….” The Rainier is 754 feet long and has a top speed of greater than 25 knots. Newest LMSR Delivered The USNS Benavidez was delivered to the U. S. Navy Sept. 10 in New Orleans, signaling new steward department jobs for Seafarers. The Benavidez is the nineteenth large, medium-speed, rollon/roll-off ship (LMSR) built or converted at U.S. shipyards since the mid-1990s to transport and preposition U.S. combat equipment. The massive ships with their stern ramps, interior ramps and cavernous interiors are ideal for rapid loading and off-loading of tanks, trucks, humvees and other wheeled or tracked vehicles needed by U.S. military personnel. They are part of the U.S. Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) fleet. According to MSC, LMSRs are the Navy’s largest and most modern cargo ships. At more than 900 feet long, each ship is capable of carrying more than 300,000 square feet—the equivalent of nearly six football fields—of containerized cargo, wheeled, and tracked vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense. The Navy’s 18 other LMSRs —all crewed by SIU members— played key logistical roles in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom by transporting millions of square feet of combat equipment to and from the Middle East. More than 2,000 SIU members, including mariners from the union’s Government Services Division, sailed during the war. Upon completion of the ship’s post-construction shipyard period in early December, the Benavidez will be placed in a reduced operating status in Corpus Christi, Texas, until it is activated to Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003 for the observance of Veterans Day and Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003 for the observance of Thanksgiving Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. October 2003 The Benavidez is practically identical to the USNS Bob Hope, pictured at left. transport cargo in support of U.S. forces, the agency noted. Like most other LMSRs, the Benavidez is named in honor of a U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient. The ship’s namesake, Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez, USA, of Cuero, Texas, was awarded the nation’s highest honor for his heroic actions on May 2, 1968, in the Republic of Vietnam. During an intense period of combat, then Staff Sgt. Benavidez overcame withering enemy fire and several severe injuries to help evacuate and save the lives of the soldiers pinned down by an overwhelming enemy force. MSC, the ocean transportation provider for the Department of Defense, normally operates more than 120 noncombatant, civiliancrewed ships, which increased to more than 210 ships during the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom in mid-March. Additional transport ships were chartered from private industry or activated from reduced operating status to carry the heavy volume of equipment for war fighters supporting OIF. From January to April, the command’s ships delivered 21 million square feet of cargo, 261 million gallons of fuel and 95,000 tons of ammunition to the Middle East. Much of this cargo belonged to the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry and 101st Airborne divisions, as well as the U.S. Marine Corps’ I and II Marine Expeditionary Forces. SS Great Land Gets Extension The union recently welcomed the news that Interocean Ugland Management is operating the SS Great Land in Hawaii. The long-term charter represents an extension for the Ponce-class vessel—and continued employment for Seafarers aboard the ship. Seafarers LOG 3 �Pgs1_5,8,11,16,24.qxd 9/26/2003 5:36 AM Page 4 Could Have Been Worse, But Isabel Still Takes Toll Late last month, people in the United States mid-Atlantic Region still were recuperating from the effects of Hurricane Isabel. The category two storm, which packed 105 mph winds and torrential rains, battered the U.S. East Coast beginning Sept. 18, leaving flooding, power outages, disruption and mass destruction in its path. At least 40 deaths have been blamed on the hurricane, 25 of them in Virginia. From coastal communities in North Carolina and Virginia, where people either evacuated their homes or buckled down with non-perishables and flashlights to wait out the storm, to Maryland and Washington, where the federal government shut down, virtually no one went unscathed. North Carolina, Vir- ginia, Maryland and Delaware were declared federal disaster areas, and President Bush visited Richmond, Va. to be briefed on the recovery efforts. Amazingly enough, the SIU headquarters and its ports, which are situated in cities along the hurricane’s path, fared unexpectedly well. Headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. closed down at noon Sept. 18 and remained closed through the weekend. Power remained off during the closure, but thanks to a back-up generator, the building opened up for managers and other essential personnel on Sept. 22. Power was fully restored around 4 p.m. Sept. 23, and headquarters returned to business as usual the following day. “Aside from the power outage, everything else was pretty much Isabel caused extensive damage to marinas and piers at the Paul Hall Center. Left: Thanks to some innovation—and a new twist on the term “headlight”—the power outage doesn’t deter Tina Corbin, who works in the port agent’s office in Piney Point, from completing her next task. intact in the aftermath of Isabel,” said Frank Eno, facility manager at SIU headquarters. “We had no structural damage to the main building or to our warehouse. We did have a lot of debris to clean up and our security gates sustained minor damage. “All in all, I think we really dodged the bullet on this one,” Eno concluded. “Things certainly could have been a lot worse.” The situation was almost identical at the port of Piney Point, Md. “We were wiped out as far as electricity is concerned,” said Piney Point Port Agent Edd Morris. “We lost power Sept 18 and did not get back on line until Sept. 24. We had no computer or fax capability here in the port office, so we relied on other departments at the school (Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training & Education) to help us out in this regard. It was kind of awkward doing business that way, but we carried on as best we could.” The ports of Baltimore, Brooklyn and Boston reported similar experiences. “Aside from the power outage, which forced us to close down early on Sept. 18 and remain closed a couple of days, nothing adverse happened to us here,” offered Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz. Gerard Dhooge in Boston stated, “We did not have anything to speak of happen to us here as a result of Isabel. We did experience heavy showers a couple of days, but that’s about it.” New York Port Agent Bob Selzer said that power was lost at the hall for a couple of hours on Sept.18, but business was affected only minimally. “We did not have much activity at the port because many of the vessels that would have came through or tied up here were diverted to other locations because of the weather,” Selzer said. “Many of the companies were closed because of the storm and as a consequence not much shipping took place.” In the port of Norfolk, no dam- Retired SIU Port Agent Steve Troy Dies at 72 Steve Zubovich Troy, a former SIU port agent, patrolman, representative and consultant, died Sept. 12 in Tucson, Ariz., following a lengthy illness. He was 72. “Steve was a union man from the word go,” said Angus “Red” Campbell, retired VP Contracts. “He always put the SIU first and never hesitated to do what was asked of him. “He and I were great friends, both coming from Pennsylvania and being Steelers and Pirates fans,” Campbell continued. “I’ll miss him a great deal as will the SIU. Steve was one of the last great old-timers and he did many wonderful things for his union.” Born in Uniontown, Pa., Brother Troy donned the SIU colors in the mid-40s in Philadelphia. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II 4 Seafarers LOG and initially sailed under the Seafarers’ banner on an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. A member of the deck department, his final trip to sea was on the Penmar, a Calmar Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Troy came ashore in 1963 and worked as a patrolman in the ports of Philadelphia and Houston. In later years, he served as port agent in both Seattle and San Francisco. Brother Troy worked as an SIU consultant from 1972 to 1984. During that same period, he served as safety director for both the Maritime Safety Program and the SIU’s West Coast Region. He retired in 1985. “Steve was a good, hard working and dedicated union official,” offered retired SIU VP West Coast George McCartney. “He never hesitated to answer Steve Troy the call to duty in whatever capacity his union and his union brothers and sisters needed him. “I met Steve in the ’50s and worked with him in New York, Philadelphia and on the West Coast,” McCartney continued. “With his death, the union has lost a dedicated official and great advocate.” His wife, Sophie; two sons, Steven and Gary; and one daughter, Anita, survive Troy. Funeral services were held in Tucson. A number of trees at the Paul Hall Center fell during the storm, including this one which landed on a classroom building. age at all was sustained in the hall, but operations were shut down Sept. 17- 19, according to SIU VP Government Services Division Kermett Mangram. “We did crew up two vessels (the Regulus and Bob Hope) and moved them out of the port for safety reasons, but that was about it,” Mangram said. “A third vessel, the Cape Johnson, was crewed up to be moved, but it remained in port.” Hardest hit by Isabel was the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. In addition to losing power, some of school’s facilities suffered significant damage. According to Don Nolan, vice president for the center, waters rose to 8 feet above normal. Marinas and piers were damaged or destroyed, and approximately 80 trees were knocked down. Remarkably, only one tree landed on a building (a classroom used for first aid and CPR instruction). Waters rose to eight feet above normal at the school in Piney Point, Md. DOL Inducts Paul Hall Into Labor Hall of Fame Continued from page 2 Chavez, president of the United Farm Workers of America; and A. Philip Randolph, founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and a pioneer in advancing racial equality within the labor movement “Elevation to the Labor Hall of Fame is arrived at by a selection panel composed the Counselor to the Secretary, the Solicitor of Labor, the Assistant Secretary for Policy and the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management,” noted the DOL. “Honorees are chosen each year, and a formal induction ceremony is conducted at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C.” The Labor Hall of Fame is located in the North Plaza of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. The most recent honorees are represented by a kiosk containing a portrait, photos and memorabilia. Paul Hall served as the SIU’s second president. His contributions to the U.S. maritime industry and the overall labor movement were numerous and farreaching. He died of cancer in When other unions needed help, Paul Hall (center) and the SIU quickly delivered. 1980, at age 65. Hall started shipping as a teenager in the early 1930s and later became a charter member of the SIU. He shipped mostly in the black gang as wiper and FOWT. He earned a second engineers license, but never sailed under it. In 1957, Hall became president of the Seafarers, a post he held until his death. In the same year, he became president of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department. Among his proudest accomplishments was the founding of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1967. The main campus was renamed in Hall’s memory in 1991. October 2003 �Pgs1_5,8,11,16,24.qxd 9/26/2003 2:39 AM Page 5 Senate Committee Examines Port Security While a great deal already has been done to protect port and maritime security since 9/11, efforts and accomplishments to date generally are seen by some as merely the first steps in the continuing war against terrorism. During a Sept. 9 hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee in Washington, D.C., several speakers and witnesses echoed this sentiment as they detailed not only what has been accomplished in the maritime security arena, but also what the future holds. Committee Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) set the tone for the hear- ing following his opening remarks when he offered, “Maritime security, because of the immense volume of trade that must move through our nation’s ports, remains a daunting task. While the administration has taken action to implement the many important requirements of the Maritime Security Act of 2002, many in the maritime community still wonder who is in charge. They are confused by what in some cases appears to be competing requirements of the various agencies claiming responsibility for maritime security.” AFL-CIO’s Top Officials Will Seek Re-Election AFL-CIO President John Sweeney last month announced that he and Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson and Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka will seek re-election at the federation’s next convention, scheduled for the summer of 2005. “Eight years ago, we ran for office calling for an AFL-CIO that focused on changing and growing the labor movement and making workers’ voices heard in their workplaces, their communities, the nation and the global economy,” Sweeny said. “We’ve achieved a lot. We have made growth the number one priority of our movement, more unions than ever are focused on organizing and we are building a movement to defend workers’ freedom to form unions. We have created a political program for the labor movement that is second to none —a model imitated across the political spectrum. We are changing the debate about trade and globalization and we’re building power for workers in the capital markets. We have created a vibrant new labor movement at the grassroots, helped unite the union movement to stand up for immigrant workers’ rights, and brought thousands of young people into our efforts through Union Summer and campus outreach.” However, he also cautioned, “We have to escalate our efforts to confront America with its own human rights crisis, the destruc- tion of American workers’ freedom to form unions, and escalate our capacity at every level to help workers form unions. We must create a new industrial policy to stop the hemorrhaging of middle class manufacturing jobs that are the backbone of this country and we must work to extend quality, affordable health care to every man, woman and child in America. The fight for good jobs, secure, defined benefit pensions, civil and workers’ rights and workers’ freedom to form unions has never been more urgent.” Sweeney was elected president of the AFL-CIO in October 1995 and has been re-elected twice since then. At the time of his election, he was serving his fourth four-year term as president of Service Employees International Union. Chavez-Thompson became the highest-ranking woman in the labor movement when she was first elected to the new position of AFL-CIO executive vice president at the federation’s 1995 convention. Previously, she was vice president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and executive director of AFSCME Council 42. The youngest secretary-treasurer in AFL-CIO history, Trumka was first elected to the post in October 1995 at the age of 46. At that time, he was serving his third term as president of the Mine Workers. Coast Guard Aims To Ease ‘Creepy’ Effects of Renewals The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC) on Aug. 26 issued a policy letter addressing the issuance of merchant mariner documents and how current procedures contribute to a phenomenon called “license creep.” Currently, mariners renewing credentials may apply for renewal up to a year before their existing papers expire. When renewal credentials are issued, the actual date of issuance is entered on the new documents and it becomes valid for a period of five years from that date. When the issuance date of the new credential is dated before the expiration date of the credential being renewed, mariners may not use the expiring credential for the full five-year-period. They lose the period of time measured from the date the new credential is issued to the expiration date of the expiring one. This period of time is commonly called license creep. Merchant mariner documents and certificates of registry also are subject to this condition. Since mariners incur user fees and other costs October 2003 Senator McCain continued, “Such confusion, not unique to the maritime industry, is compounded by the lack of agreements between the various agencies and departments responsible for transportation security. Transportation security is far too important to be placed in limbo due to needless agency turf battles.” Jeffrey Shane, Under Secretary of Transportation Policy, discussed the role of the Department of Transportation regarding security and its coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “While much of the focus since Sept. 11 has been on aviation security, the department has also been doing a great deal of work with our DHS counterparts in assessing the vulnerabilities and improving the security of our other modes of transportation,” he said. Shane pointed out that the Maritime Administration has worked closely with the U.S Coast Guard and Transportation Security Administration to evaluate security at our nation’s ports and to disseminate two rounds of port security grants facilitating $262 million in security upgrades. The Federal Transit Administration, he added, has also shared its expertise by funding $30 million in vulnerability assessments and the security training of transit operators across the country. “Additionally,” he continued, “our research and special programs administration has worked closely with TSA to ensure that the transportation of hazardous materials fulfils both safety and security requirements.” Admiral Thomas Collins, commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, discussed the agency’s strategy to reduce maritime security risks through increasing maritime domain awareness, implementing preventative measures, securing borders and protecting infrastructure, and preparing to respond quickly if necessary. “We’ve been very, very busy in this area,” he said, “enhancing our ability to move toward that end state. And we’ve established a formal intel program in our organization. We’ve improved when they are issued credentials, some have noted that they are being financially penalized because they cannot use the credential for the entire fiveyear period. They have requested that changes be instituted to correct this situation. The NMC policy letter, which encourages regional examination centers (RECs) to reduce license creep to a minimum, is the result of their request. Specifically, the dispatch encourages RECs to establish tickler files and internal procedures to govern the issuance and mailing of renewed credentials at a future date after applications are approved. To be eligible for this service, mariners must request delayed issuance at the time their applications for renewal are submitted. Under this new approach, NMC officials believe that license creep will be reduced to a minimum. In part, the agency’s recent policy letter said, “…issuance of the renewed credentials should be as close as possible to the expiration date of the renewed credentials and in no case should exceed 30 days prior to expiration of the credentials being renewed. “This will result in the mariner having the use of the expiring credential for nearly all of the five-year period of validity and to receive the renewed credential before the expiring one becomes invalid for service.” our command control and communications capability, connectivity and interoperability. We’re requiring vessels entering our ports to provide 96-hour advanced notice of arrival and tracking and screening vessel arrivals, people cargo in vessels.” Commenting on the maritime security regime, Collins said the Coast Guard is pleased with the progress in implementing the terms and conditions of the Maritime Transportation Security Act. In a parallel effort, he continued, his agency helped guide through the International Maritime Organization a brand new international security regime for ports and ships. Admiral Collins pointed out that 13 of a total 55 port security assessments have been completed. “By the end of calendar year ’04 we’ll complete those formal port security assessments through the 55 ports, and we’ve increased information sharing at the national, state and local level with industry.” The Coast Guard commandant said that the regulatory impact of MTSA on the maritime industry will be significant, affecting more than 10,000 domestic and 20,000 foreign vessels, 5,000 maritime transportation facilities in 40 offshore platforms. He pointed out that the timeline for implementing the new requirement is exceptionally short—the regulation would be fully implemented by July 1, 2004. “We estimate the cost in industry to be $1.5 billion in the first year and $7.3 billion over the next 10 years,” Collins said. In conclusion, Collins said that the Coast Guard has a solid plan for maritime security and it is being executed. “All of our efforts, again, are designed to build the necessary authorities, the necessary capability, the necessary capacity and the necessary partnerships to mitigate maritime security risks to our nation,” he said. After discussing the integration of various agencies into the new bureau, Robert Bonner, commissioner, Customs and Border Protection, turned his attention to recent initiatives to enhance cargo security. “We use risk management techniques to identify and screen the relatively few high risk cargo containers of the millions—actu- ally, if you take sea containers, almost seven million containers that come into the U.S. annually,” he said. “But that said, if we go back two years ago, only 9 percent of all rail containers were inspected when they crossed the border into the U.S. That figure is now 22.6 percent. Two years ago, we inspected only 2 percent of the sea containers coming into the U.S. We now inspect 5.2 percent. “The truck inspections have increased from 10.3 to 15.1 percent over the last two years, and overall, if you look at all containers, no matter what the mode is, entering the United States, the Customs and Border Protection is inspecting currently approximately 12.1 percent of all cargo containers entering the United States. That’s up from 7.6 percent two years ago. But we’re doing it not just on a random basis but we’re doing on a targeted basis based upon advanced information we have to identify the high risk containers, because that’s the key.” Bonner said that inspection rates have gone up because, among other things, the U.S. has been able to deploy more sophisticated detection equipment like large-scale X-ray machines. Peter Guerrero, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues, General Accounting Office, recommended that federal agencies involved in transportation security clearly define their roles and responsibilities through formal agreements. Margaret Wrightson, director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, General Accounting Office, noted that significant progress has been made in implementing the Maritime Transportation Security Act, but that five areas of concern remain: „ Only a limited number of ports are covered by the automatic identification system (AIS), „ Questions still exist about the scope and quality of port security assessments, „ Concerns exist related to foreign approval of security plans for foreign ships, „ Potential exists for duplication of maritime intelligence efforts; and „ Continuing inconsistencies with port security grant program requirements. International Solidarity SIU Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz (second from left) and SIU International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Inspector Arthur Petitpas (far right) recently welcomed labor and government officials from Australia who were in the midst of business trip that included several stops in the United States. Pictured outside the SIU hall in Baltimore on Aug. 11 are (from left) Rick Newlyn, assistant national secretary, Maritime Union of Australia; Metz; Paul Noack, industrial relations liaison officer, Government of South Australia; Alex Gallacher, branch secretary, Transport Workers Union of Australia; and Petitpas. Seafarers LOG 5 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/27/2003 9:08 PM Page 6 STCW Certificates Won’t List Basic Safety Training Dates Key Requirement Still Renewable Via Sea Service The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center recently announced that STCW certificates no longer will indicate the dates when mariners complete STCW Basic Safety Training (BST). In announcing the change, the Coast Guard noted that because BST is renewable via sea service, “the date of competency also changes and moves forward.” This situation had caused some confusion when mariners went to Coast Guard regional examination centers (RECs) to renew their certificates. BST is a key component of the amended STCW convention. As previously reported, according to National Maritime Center Policy Letter 12-01, “A mariner who has met the requirements for initial competency in BST and who is actively serving on seagoing ships will be considered as having demonstrated continuing competence in BST provided he or she completes at least one year of sea service within the past five years. This five-year period is a running calendar in which credit for competency in BST extends for five years beyond the critical date at which the mariner has completed one year of sea service. “To determine the critical date,” the letter continues, “review the mariner’s sea service starting with the current date and go backwards in time until one year of sea service is counted. The period of validity for continuing competence in BST is then five years from the date where the mariner has completed one year of sea service. For example, if on 1 October 2001, you count backward and determine the mariner completed one year of sea service on 1 June 2000, then the mariner is considered to be competent in the four elements of BST through 31 May 2005. “Using similar dates, if on 1 October 2001 a mariner completed one year of sea service on 1 June 1996, then the BST would have been valid until 31 May 2001. Because 31 May 2001 has passed (today’s date in this example is 1 October 2001), the mariner has not retained competency in BST.” The policy letter also notes that the “critical date” mentioned above will advance as a mariner continues serving on a seagoing vessel. Additionally, RECs may accept discharges or seaservice letters “prepared in accordance with current standards” as proof of sea service.” If a mariner cannot prove evidence of one year of sea service within the past five years, then he or she must complete a U. S. Coast Guard approved or accepted course “approved for revalidation of BST,” such as the STCW curriculum available at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. Thousands of Seafarers have completed STCW Basic Safety Training at the Paul Hall Center. Retired APWU President ‘Moe’ Biller Dies at 87 Moe Biller, the American Postal Workers Union’s president emeritus, died Sept. 5 in New York. He was 87. The APWU’s third national president, Morris Biller, who preferred to be called “Moe,” led the union for more than 20 years. He also was a friend of the SIU and he served with Seafarers President Michael Sacco on the AFLCIO executive board. Biller retired in 2001. “Moe was the hero of the U.S. postal workers movement,” said William Burrus, Biller’s successor. “From his first job as a parttime clerk he devoted himself to the labor movement. During his rise to the top he worked tirelessly not just for the workers he represented, but for all those who deserved economic justice.” A native of New York City, Biller began his postal career in 1937, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. In an interview with The New York Times in 1980 (after being elected APWU president), he described his first postal job as a substitute clerk. He earned 65 cents an hour and received no vacation benefits or sick pay, he said. And if he wanted to use a bathroom, he had to leave the building. However, except for war-time service in the Army’s Adjutant General Corps, during which he served in Europe, Biller contin- 6 Seafarers LOG ued his employment with the Post Office, and always worked not just at his job, but to improve the lot of those around him, according to the APWU. A unionist from the beginning, he held numerous local positions, including chairman of the Membership Committee, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Executive Vice President. He was elected president of the ManhattanBronx Postal Workers Union (now called New York Metro APWU) in 1959. He was still at the helm in 1970 when the Great Postal Strike began with Post Office employees in New York City walking off the job. The strike spread to 30 major cities and more than 200,000 workers took part. The strike culminated in the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970, in which Congress created the U.S. Postal Service and gave its workers the right to bargain with management over wages, benefits, and working conditions. Biller also served on the committee that brought about the merger in 1971 of the five postal unions that now compose the APWU. “He was a man of his times,” Burrus said. “He understood the importance of the social movements of his day. Moe was an early supporter of civil rights and a great advocate for women U.S. Coast Guard Regional Examination Centers 510 L Street, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501-1946 Phone: (907) 271-6736 40 South Gay Street Baltimore, MD 21202-4022 Phone: (410) 962-5132 455 Commercial Street Boston, MA 02109-1045 Phone: (617) 223-3040 196 Tradd Street Charleston, SC 29401-1899 Phone: (843) 724-7693 433 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96813-4909 Phone: (808) 522-8264 8876 Gulf Freeway, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77017-6595 Phone: (713) 948-3350 2760 Sherwood Lane, Suite 2A Juneau, AK 99801-8545 Phone: (907) 463-2458 1001 S. Seaside Avenue, Bldg. 20 San Pedro, CA 90731-0208 Phone: (562) 980-4485 200 Jefferson Ave., Suite 1302 Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: (901) 544-3297 51 SW 1st Ave, 6th Floor Miami, FL 33130-1608 Phone: (305) 536-6548/6874 9820 Lake Forest Blvd, Suite P New Orleans, LA 70127-3077 Phone: (504) 589-6183 Battery Park Building New York, NY 10004-8545 Phone: (212) 668-7492 6767 North Basin Avenue Portland, OR 97217-3992 Phone: (503) 240-9346 1519 Alaskan Way South Seattle, WA 98134-1192 Phone: (206) 217-6115 Bldg. 14, Rm. 109, Coast Guard Island San Francisco Bay, CA 94501-5100 Phone: (510) 437-3092 1222 Spruce Street, Suite 8.104E St. Louis, MO 63103-2835 Phone: (314) 539-3091 420 Madison Ave, Suite 700 Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone: (419) 418-6010 3 RRF Vessels Successfully Complete ‘Turbo Activation’ The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration reported in late August that three SIU-crewed Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels recently completed unannounced readiness activation exercises. The Seafarers-crewed ships activated for the successful exercises were the Green Mountain State, Gem State and Grand Canyon State. The latter two vessels are berthed in Alameda, Calif. while the Green Mountain State is berthed in Bremerton, Wash. U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert noted, “Readiness exercises such as these keep our ships in shape to provide the support our armed forces need. Forty ships of the RRF provided sealift for the Iraqi conflict, and they had an operational reliability record of 98 percent. Success like that comes with practice.” The exercises, known as turbo activations, are sponsored and monitored by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the U.S. Transportation Command. They are made without notice. During an exercise, RRF ships are directed to shift from a reduced operating status to a fully crewed status, with the quarters made habitable and cargo gear ready, within four or five days. Activations are often followed immediately by a sea trial. According the MarAd, the Grand Canyon State, Gem State and Green Mountain State were successfully delivered to the Military Sealift Command within their readiness time frames. The three ships are auxiliary crane vessels used to carry cargo. In addition, they can be used to load and unload other ships anywhere in the world and are particularly useful when port facilities have been damaged. Moe Biller workers.” “Moe was a leader—the leader—of the Great Postal Strike,” recalled APWU Vice President Cliff Guffey. “The strike began in his hometown and launched his national reputation as a crusader for economic justice.” In addition to numerous activities within the labor movement, Biller served on the boards of several charitable and civic organizations, including (among many others) the Muscular Dystrophy Association, United Way International, the National Advisory Council to the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, and the Federal Executive Committee of the Combined Federal Campaign. Survivors include two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two granddaughters. Funeral services took place Sept. 7 in New York. The Green Mountain State (above) and the Grand Canyon State fared well in the latest turbo activation, as did the Gem State. October 2003 �Pgs7,9,14,15.qxd 9/29/2003 10:14 AM Page 7 Administration: Opening ANWR Means ‘Well-Paying Jobs’ in U.S. Pointing to potential benefits that include many thousands of new jobs for Americans, the Bush administration last month repeated its support for opening the coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) “to environmentally responsible oil and gas exploration and development.” The remarks were contained in a letter from U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham to a House-Senate conference committee on energy legislation (H.R. 6). Abraham described “a small part” of the coastal plain as the nation’s best onshore prospect for oil. “We applaud the House for providing for the exploration and development of 2,000 acres in the 19 million acre ANWR using the newest available technology and toughest environmental standards ever imposed on this kind of project,” Abraham wrote. “The House bill requires all activities to halt if they produce any significant adverse effect on the fish, the wildlife or the environment of ANWR…. Opening the ANWR is not only key to increasing domestic production and reducing dependence on foreign oil, but also to creating thousands of new well-paying jobs for American workers.” ANWR covers 19 million acres, more than half of which are designated as wilderness. The refuge is located in the northeastern corner of Alaska, edged by the Arctic Ocean on the north, the Prudhoe Bay oil field on the west and Canada on the east. The northern rim of ANWR, 1.2 million acres, was segregated by Congress for resource evaluation because of the potential for crude oil deposits beneath its surface. This area is called the coastal plain. Proponents of exploring ANWR—including the SIU— point out that the U.S. imports far more than half of the nation’s petroleum. For instance, two years ago, the U.S. imported 60 percent of its petroleum needs, at a cost of more than $100 billion. According to the coalition Arctic Power, “These oil imports robbed tens of thousands of steady, high-paying jobs from American workers.” The coalition also points out that more than 20,000 foreign supertankers (most single-hulled) offloaded oil at east, west and gulf coast refineries in 2001. Studies of ANWR’s coastal plain indicate it may contain between 6 and 16 billion barrels of recoverable oil. With enhanced recovery technology, ANWR oil could provide an additional 30 to 50 years of reliable supply. Natural gas, produced with the oil, could be reinjected or added to a new gas pipeline originating in Prudhoe Bay. Early this year, during meetings of the executive board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) and Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski outlined how ANWR exploration potentially offers substantial benefits for the entire nation. “If we get ANWR, we will have, in fact, developed more merchant marine jobs than any other time in the last 25 years, ever since we built the pipeline,” stated Young, who chairs the House Resources Committee as well as the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Young said that ANWR exploration would not impact the “pristine area in Alaska. We have 147 million acres now that are still pristine and will always be pristine—and we’re talking about 2,000 acres (for potential exploration, all of it essentially and arc- tic desert). That will deliver us 1 million barrels of oil for the next hundred years. That’s the same amount of oil we’re buying from Saddam Hussein right now. And the idea that we’re thinking that we can’t drill there, yet people will say, All right, we’ll go there and take the oil from Iraq, is ridiculous.” Young added, “As our economy grows, we’ve got to have a good transportation system in place. Because without that, the economy will not grow and all those programs that everybody talks about—Social Security, prescription drugs, education—none of them can succeed because the economy shrivels.” Safe development of ANWR’s coastal plain offers many benefits for Americans, not the least of which is new jobs. On the Job in San Francisco Seafarers from the Ready Reserve Force vessel Cape Horn recently were honored in San Francisco upon returning from deployment in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The SIU crew is pictured above. Pictured at left at the ceremony are (from left) SIU Representative Archie Ware, Military Sealift Command Representative Linda Harman, MSC Pacific Representative Eugene Dawydiak and MEBA Representative John Anderson. October 2003 Clockwise from top left: QMED David Castro aboard the Eric G. Gibson; the SIU-crewed containership Eric G. Gibson; Bosun Inocencio Desaville paints the spare anchor aboard the tanker Allegiance; and SIU Representative Archie Ware (left) and Alaska Tanker Company Representative Andrew Loomis are pictured after meeting with crew members aboard the Kenai. Seafarers LOG 7 �Pgs1_5,8,11,16,24.qxd 9/28/2003 4:16 PM Page 8 Inquiring Seafarer With SIU Tug Crews . . . At ports throughout the U.S., SIU boatmen help provide vital ship-docking services as well as transporting cargoes. Their work is important to the nation’s commerce and to the security of port operations from coast to coast. Pictured here are SIU tug crews on the job in four different states. The photos were taken in September. What was your previous ship, and what do you remember about it? Asked of Seafarers in Baltimore in late August Jeff Johnson — Oiler I was on the Lt. Calvin P. Titus for four months. We took a partial load over to the Gulf and then just sat there, waiting (because of the situation involving Turkey). After a month, MSC gave orders to go load at the Kuwait naval base. Wes Abell — AB/Master The Crowley tug Patriarch, which is an oceangoing tug. We had a good crew. We towed 730-foot barges from Puerto Rico to Philadelphia. The weather was rough—you’ve got to hold on tight on those babies. Julie Dvoroznak — Chief Steward The Fidelio. We delivered tanks to northern Europe. It was a nice run, but we didn’t get enough time in port. That ship is a worker…. I guess people liked the food, because they just ate and ate and ate! John Cator — Chief Cook I was on the Yano for six months. During the war, it was smooth, no problems at all. We discharged military vehicles in Kuwait and then went back to South Carolina. Francisco Bravo — Bosun I was on the Overseas Joyce for three months. It’s a car carrier, and we went from Japan to New York and back, then to Jack- sonville, Baltimore and New York. Everything was good. We got lots of overtime, working hard, bell to bell. Terrence Carmody — AB The Tyco Decisive. It was kind of exciting, being on board a new ship when it’s christened. You can really see the progress of the SIU fleet. Before that, I was on the Algol and we made two runs to Kuwait. James Demoui — Electrician I sailed on the Gopher State—mainly in Guam, but we also went to Thailand and South Korea. It’s a crane ship and it has a lot of equipment. Captain Kerry Wright (left) stays alert aboard Crescent Towing’s tug New Orleans (right) in St. Rose, La. Top: Pictured aboard Crescent’s Angus R. Cooper are Deckhand Jason Bryan (left) and Engineer Bobby Milan. Below: Inside the boat, the same two Seafarers (this time with Milan on the left) catch up on the latest union news. Mark Canada — GUDE I’ve been on the Wright for four years, but before that I was on the Global Mariner. We put in some very long hours on that ship. With cablelaying operations, you can go a long time without seeing land. We’d lay cable off the coasts of England and New York, and then the Long Lines would come in and attach it. AB Jeff Davis opens the tug Wyoming at the Great Lakes Towing dock in Ecorse, Mich. Dante Slack — Chief Steward The USNS Prevail. It’s a T-AGOS ship and I’m not allowed to talk about it. Left: In Theodore, Ala., Seafarers gather for a photo aboard the Donald C. Hannah. Pictured from the left are OS Will Williams, AB/Utility Hillario Rochez, A/E Glenn Dome, AB Phil Lambeth and Hannah Marine Port Agent Jim Collum. CWA Settlements with Verizon Meet Key Goals The Communications Workers of America last month announced a tentative five-year collective bargaining settlement with Verizon Communications that meets the union’s key goals of protecting members’ job security rights, health care and other benefits and provides fair wage and pension improvements. The agreement, subject to member ratification, covers 60,000 workers in the company’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic operations in 12 states and the District of Columbia. A similar settlement was announced by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers representing another 18,000 Verizon employees. The two unions bargained in coordination and worked closely in member mobilization activities. Also last month, the CWA reported a tentative contract settlement for Verizon Wireless technicians who maintain the net- 8 Seafarers LOG Cook Lawrence Wilbanks reviews highlights of the new contract with OLS Transport on board the Mary E. Hannah in Whiting, Ind. work for the New York City area. The five-year agreement gives the workers seniority rights for the first time in determining the order of layoffs and job recalls, which was “one of our major goals in these talks,” said CWA District 1 Vice President Larry Mancino, who heads the union’s New York, New Jersey and New England region. Under terms of the contract covering the 60,000 members, health care premiums remain fully paid by the company for both active workers and retirees, which was another major CWA goal, the union reported. The agreement calls for some increases in deductibles and co-payments for medical care and prescription drugs, but as a percentage of Verizon’s total health care costs, employees’ contributions will be the same or slightly less by the end of the contract. Taking part in a rally for Verizon workers Aug. 13 on Staten Island, N.Y. are (left photo, from left) Seafarers Charlie DiCanio, Ed Doruth and George DiCanio and SIU VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi. Below, workers gather outside a Verizon office to demand a fair contract. October 2003 �Pgs7,9,14,15.qxd 9/28/2003 12:43 AM Page 9 Fast Rescue Boat Course Stresses Practical Training A little more than a year has passed since the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education started offering fast rescue boat training. The U.S. Coast Guard-approved course continues to be well-received by students at the Piney Point, Md. facility, who may use it to satisfy the requirements of Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code. As with nearly all other courses available at the Paul Hall Center, the fast rescue boat curriculum blends hands-on training and classroom instruction. Students receive practical assessments each day and must also pass a 50-question test. The center’s fast rescue boats are jet-driven (like those carried aboard ship), and the absence of propellers helps ensure safety during the class. The boats have rigid hulls and can stop very quickly— from 30 knots to a complete stop in one boat length. The course’s hands-on components include familiarization with the boats, pivot turns, sector searches (utilized when there’s evidence of mishap, such as a capsized boat) and expanded-square searches (embarked upon when mariners essentially are making a “best guess” about the possible location of someone in distress). Other practical training involves approaches to the training vessel Osprey, under way at 6 to 8 knots, and securing a line from the vessel that keeps the boat alongside (as may be done when transferring people). Students are required to swim two boat lengths, and each mariner takes a turn as the “man overboard.” The other members of the class then simulate different types of rescues—“direct” for an unconscious victim, indirect for one who’s conscious. The latter technique uses a rescue line. The fast rescue boat course helps students meet some of the requirements of the STCW Code. The schooling includes transferring personnel from the rescue boat to the training vessel Osprey. Hands-on training, a key feature of the fast rescue boat course, has been a staple at the Paul Hall Center since the school opened in 1967. Steelworkers Urge Continuation of Tariffs The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) last month staged a half-dozen rallies and also launched television and radio ads urging President Bush to keep his commitment to workers and the steel industry by maintaining tariffs that have benefited the industry since last year. Seafarers participated in the USWA’s rally Sept. 23 in Washington, D.C. Three days earlier, the Steelworkers conducted demonstrations in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota and Alabama. The tariffs are supposed to run through 2005, but the International Trade Commission’s mid-session review (due late last month) may recommend an earlier end to the program. USWA President Leo Gerard said the program has led to billions of dollars in new investments, productivity gains and innovative labormanagement partnerships that have brought new health to the industry. In recent years, steel has battled unfair foreign competition that has cost more than 50,000 jobs, forced dozens of steel firms into bankruptcy and cost 200,000 retirees their health care coverage. “Our message to the Bush administration is clear,” said Gerard. “Our union and the integrated steel companies have kept our pledge to streamline the industry. We’ve negotiated breakthrough agreements to make that consolidation possible. Now the president needs to stand his Seafarers march in support of their brother and sister trade unionists from the Steelworkers. The demonstration took place last month in Washington, D.C. At the rally in D.C., U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) voices support for the domestic steel industry. October 2003 ground against the unfounded claims of our foreign competitors and hold to his original commitment by keeping the steel tariffs in place until 2005.” The ads make the case that the president’s steel program is working. Since the tariffs were put in place 18 months ago, billions have been invested, companies are consolidating and labor and management are creating innovative partnerships to secure productivity gains. Steel prices in the U.S. are among the lowest in the world and steel is readily available. This is vastly different to the situation facing this vital manufacturing industry before the president acted in early 2002. More than 30 American steel companies were forced into bankruptcy and 17 had to liquidate, wiping out nearly 50,000 manufacturing jobs, threatening tens of thousands more jobs and eliminating health care coverage for more than 200,000 steelworker retirees. While the industry has made good progress, significant work remains over the next 18 months, Gerard noted. The sweeping changes made possible by the tariffs are in the process of being implemented. More consolidation needs to occur and the industry’s financial health must be restored, he said. Ending the tariffs or scaling them back would jeopardize this manufacturing industry’s recovery just as it is getting under way. The ads feature President Bush’s message on Labor Day that “one way to make sure that the manufacturing sector does well is to send a message overseas…we expect there to be a fair playing field when it comes to trade.” The ads underscore “that’s what President Bush’s three-year steel program is all about: helping a vital manufacturing indus- Bill Klinefelter, director of USWA’s Washington legislative office, speaks to rally participants Sept. 23 outside the U.S. Department of Commerce. Boxes of petitions favoring steel tariffs are to his right. try recover from years of illegal trade,” Gerard said. The ads highlight President Bush’s statement: “See, we here in America believe we can compete with anybody, just so long as the rules are fair, and we intend to keep the rules fair.” In addition to Seafarers and USWA members and officials, the rallies drew participation from federal, state and local elected officials and steel company representatives. SOCP to Meet in Piney Point The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md., is scheduled to host the next meeting of the Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP). The meeting dates are Oct. 7-8. In announcing the conference, the SOCP noted that U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert will address the group. At press time, other confirmed speakers included (among others) SIU President Michael Sacco; Rear Admiral Thomas Gilmour, USCG, assistant commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection; Alaska Tanker Co. CEO Anil Mathur; U.S. Coast Guard Captains Ernie Fink and William Abernathy; and Captain Tom Bushy of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. A panel presentation on “short sea shipping” initiatives as well as technical presentations on Automatic Identification Systems in the barge industry, intermodal freight opportunities on the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System and SE Michigan, GPS-based cargo tracking systems and cargo container advanced 3-D scanning will round out the first day’s agenda. The second day features updates on projects such as the SOCP’s mariner administrative card (MAC), ILO/IMO mariner credentialing activities, and more. More information is available at www.socp.org SOCP is a private/public partnership formed in 1993 to share resources and the application of technology to improve profitability, ship safety, training, and quality of operations, equipment reliability, productivity and competitiveness for its members. Seafarers LOG 9 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/29/2003 5:41 AM Page 10 Around the Port of Wilmington . . . The USNS Sisler recently docked at the old Long Beach Naval Station. SIU Wilmington Port Agent John Cox and SIU Rep. Nick Rios held a shipboard meeting after the vessel cleared customs and immigration. The crew then went to work readying the vessel for unloading, after which the Maersk Line LMSR headed to the shipyard in Portland, Ore. Showing off one of the cleanest galleys around are steward department members aboard the USNS Sisler. From the left are Recertified Steward Susan Bowman, Chief Cook Adry Libra and ACU Kimberly Strate. From left, AB Dragi Okak, Mate Wayne Berry, Mate Ed Brooks, AB Herman Monigka and AB John DiMeglio operate and work aboard Crowley tugs in the port of Los Angeles. Showing off her hard-earned 3rd engineers license is Electrician Ramona Gayton. With her are (from left) Patrolman Jesse Solis, Port Agent John Cox and SIU Rep. Nick Rios. Welcoming the SIU reps aboard the Crowley tug Tioga are Mate Wayne Berry (left) and AB John DiMeglio. . . . and at the Labor Day Parade Seafarers showed their colors during the Sept. 1 Labor Day Parade in Wilmington. Marching with the SIU banner are Seafarers and their families, including Nick Rios, Tausha Cox, Jeff Turkus, Sonny (the dog), Jesse Solis, Louis Diaz, Carey Heinz, Steve Bradfute, Dominic Nonato, Varney Milner, Vince Ippolito, Robert Starcevich and John Cox. It was a great day for a parade! In photo above left, Patrolman Jeff Turkus (and dog Sonny) join SIU Rep. Nick Rios on the parade route. In photo above right, Turkus poses with Wilmington Port Agent John Cox during a pause in the day’s events. 10 Seafarers LOG Participating in the Labor Day Parade are (from left) AB Varney Milner, SA Robert Starcevich and AB Vincent Ippolito. October 2003 �Pgs1_5,8,11,16,24.qxd 9/29/2003 9:52 AM Page 11 OMU Samuel Garrett sent along these three photos, taken aboard the Liberty Sun. From the left: Bosun Greg Jenkins prepares for arrival in port; AB Eddie Ebanks, AB Mark Butler and Unlicensed Apprentice Kerri Curtin keep up on the necessary maintenance work aboard ship; DEU Anthony Burrell (far right) waits for supper from the galley gang, (from left) Chief Steward Jerry Tucker, Chief Cook Teofilo Blanco and GSU Julio Zapata. Snapshots from the Membership Right: AB Jesse Toves, who recently returned to Guam from England, stopped by the union hall to register and check out the job situation. He is planning to spend some quality time with his family before returning to work. Here, he points to the federal laws that protect him and his family. He says everyone should know their rights—the rights for which the union has fought so hard. Left: Ian Allison, a retired Seafarer and president of the North Bay Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, donates a mariner’s chart to the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. The chart, which now hangs in the Drozak Building hallway near the deck department classrooms, includes detailed information about different types of sailing vessels. David Martin, an instructor from the Paul Hall Center, recently conducted on-site training aboard the USNS Dahl in Newport News, Va. Topics covered included damage control, environmental awareness and CBR-D training. Above, crew members pose on the ship’s deck. At left, Bosun Klaus “Whitey” Tankersley patches a pipe with the help of another crew member. John Hetmanski, executive chef at the Paul Hall Center (second from left) and Romeo Lupinacci, corporate executive chef at the Paul Hall Center (third from left) attend a dinner for members of the prestigious culinary organization, the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque. With them are Robert Norgrad, the grand commander, and Phillip Bucci. Putting out some great meals aboard the Overseas Joyce are steward department members, from left, Unlicensed Apprentice Michael Henry, GSU Hernan Sanga, Chief Steward James Willey and Chief Cook Julito Crodua. Henry is the first trainee to come aboard the Overseas Joyce who would like to remain a galley gang member. October 2003 When Wilmington Safety Director Jeff Turkus (right) was at Piney Point in August for a meeting of the safety directors, he presented a plaque of appreciation to the manpower office on behalf of the port of Wilmington. Accepting the plaque are, from the left, Ginger Bagwell, Giselle Viohl, Bonnie Johnson and Janice Geisz. Tony Colon-Rios (left), chief cook aboard the Horizon Challenger, is presented with the vessel’s annual award for outstanding seamanship by Captain Donald Isler (right). Looking on is Bosun Roy Williams. The “Goodman” award is given to the person who exhibits the finest qualities of workmanship and professionalism, along with an unselfish attitude and an unwavering dedication to the welfare of everyone on board. A retirement party was held for Captain Jim Pruitt on board the tug Baltimore in the port of Philadelphia. Seated from the left are Roger Campbell, chief operating officer, Express Marine; Captain Jim Pruitt and Port Engineer Pierre Daigle. Standing from left are AB Ottis Foster, Chief Engineer Sammy Edwards and Mate Guy Pruitt. Seafarers LOG 11 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/26/2003 2:35 PM Page 12 SIU’s Progress Ev The North Star (shown in photos above and below) is one of two new Orca Class RO/ROs to join TOTE’s SIU-crewed fleet this year. The Tacoma, Wash. area is one of the busiest in the nation for Seafarers, as illustrated by a recent look at that port and its surroundings. A snapshot of the SIU in Tacoma also highlights some of the union’s recent gains. In late August, the new TOTE ship North Star arrived in Tacoma and was greeted by SIU representatives. During the ensuing shipboard meetings, members and officials discussed important current events affecting the industry. They also recognized the native Alaskans sailing aboard the new vessel and celebrated the ship’s completion and delivery. More recently, Seafarers welcomed Intrepid Ship Management’s new ATB Ocean Reliance—the fourth in a series of new builds. Christened in Bellingham, Wash. and based in Long Beach, Calif., the Ocean Reliance has an accompanying double-hulled barge. Meanwhile, Seafarers aboard Alaska Tanker Co.’s fleet continue to help set safety records. In early August, ATC tankers collectively reached four million man hours without a lost-time injury. A month earlier, company one year w anywhere During jointly pre well-recei will be pa available, where the Additio number o fresh pain The po ping term ufacturing than 28,00 jobs in W The po marine ca Alaska. SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone (left) and SIU VP Gulf Coast cuss union and maritime industry issues with crew members abo the vessel just prior to christening in Bellingham, Wash. on Sep Left Rela (left Wes Mar Sea Tons Ore Seafarers and SIU officials attending the Ocean Reliance christening included (from left) Captain Georg Coast Dean Corgey, Second Mate Peter Funk, SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell, Chief Mate Tony Brendan Sadler and VP West Coast Nick Marrone. 12 Seafarers LOG October 2003 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/26/2003 2:36 PM Page 13 vident in Tacoma any and crew members celebrated the completion of ear without any of ATC’s ships spilling any oil to sea, here. ring recent shipboard meetings, SIU and ATC officials y presented details about payroll changes that were received by Seafarers. The alterations mean ATC crews be paid more often. Electronic deposits are more readily able, and there is greater flexibility concerning how and e the crews receive their pay. ditionally, the SIU hall in Tacoma has undergone a er of modest but useful upgrades—everything from paint to décor to expansion of the administrative area. e port itself covers 2,400 acres that are used for shipterminal activity and warehouse, distributing, and manuring. Port activities reportedly account for more 28,000 jobs in Pierce County, Wash. and 101,000 n Washington State. e port also handles more than 70 percent of the ne cargo moving between the lower 48 states and ka. Chief Cook Valonder Alford prepares to serve lunch aboard the Overseas Washington. Left: SIU Representative Joe Vincenzo (right) assists AB Leroy Williamson at the service counter in Tacoma. The North Star’s crew list features several Seafarers from Alaska, including those pictured above. Standing left to right are SIU Representative Trebion Dixon, Bosun John Glenn, GUDE Eileen Lammers, AB Matel Romney and SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell. oast Dean Corgey (second from left) diss aboard the ATB Ocean Reliance aboard Sept. 9. Left: ATC Labor Relations VP Bill Cole (left) and SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone meet with Seafarers aboard the Tonsina in Portland, Ore. GUDE Eileen Lammers is one of several native Alaskans sailing aboard the North Star. Pictured with her aboard the ship are TOTE President and CEO Bob Magee (left) and SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell. OS Jose Laranjo paints aboard the Overseas Washington. eorge Sadler, VP Gulf Tony Cataldo, GUDE October 2003 The SIU and Alaska Tanker Co. recently conducted joint meetings aboard several ATC ships to implement and explain the company’s new payroll system and to review maritime issues. Pictured on the Overseas Washington are (from left) ATC Crewing Manager Jim Hall, SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell and Overseas Washington Captain David Arzt. Seafarers aboard the Tonsina have helped ATC achieve one safety milestone after another, including a current fleet-wide run of more than 4 million “man hours” without a lost-time injury. Pictured with the crew is SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone (kneeling, sixth from left). Seafarers LOG 13 �Pgs7,9,14,15.qxd 9/28/2003 12:58 AM Page 14 College Tuition Rates on the Rise Start Working on Your Scholarship Application Paying for college can be one of the largest financial investments a family will make, and many college-bound students and their parents will have to dig a lot deeper to find the money to pay tuition as well as room and board. Tuition increases have risen well past the rate of inflation and are expected to be the largest in 30 years—many in double digits. Many students secure some sort of financial aid, but much of that money is in the form of loans—which eventually must be repaid—and only puts a student deeper in debt. But this fall, six students who were awarded scholarship monies Receiving a scholarship packet at the new SIU hall in Joliet is Niky Las, from the Seafarers Health and daughter of AB/Bosun Ron Las (right). With them are SIU Vice Benefits Plan in 2003 walked President Lakes and Inland Waters Tom Orzechowski (standing left) through the doors of colleges and and SIU Joliet Port Agent Don Thornton. universities to start or, in some cases, continue their quest for education at a higher level. These received, applicants should then check the eligistudents took advantage of the unique benefit bility information and, if they are eligible, should available to them as members of the Seafarers start collecting some of the other paperwork International Union or as spouses and dependent which must be submitted along with the full children of SIU members and pensioners. application by the April 15, 2004 deadline. Eight scholarships are being offered in 2004 These items include transcripts and certificates from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. of graduation. Since schools ar often quite slow in Three of the scholarships are reserved for SIU handling transcript requests, the sooner the members. One is in the amount of $20,000 for requests are made, the better. study at a four-year college or university. The Another part of the application package other two are for $6,000 each and are intended as includes letters of recommendation solicited from two-year awards for study at a post-secondary individuals who know the applicants character, community college or vocational school. The personality and career goals. A photograph of the other five scholarships will be awarded in the applicant as well as a certified copy of his or her amount of $20,000 each to the spouses and birth certificate also need to be included. dependent children of Seafarers. The selection committee looks at the high Now is a great time to begin the application school grades of all applicants and also checks the process. The first step is sending away for the scores of either their Scholastic Aptitude Tests Seafarers Scholarship Program booklet. To (SAT) or American College Tests (ACT). receive a copy of this guide, fill out the coupon at Therefore, arrangements should be made to take right and return it to the address listed on the these exams no later than February 2004 to ensure form. Or, like Niky Las, in the photo above, pick the results reach the committee in time to be evalup a copy of the booklet at your nearest SIU hall. uated. Once the scholarship booklet has been Those Seafarers and dependents who previous- Are You Receiving All Your Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active SIU member and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG every month—as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and health insurance checks and bulletins or notices—a correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel that you are not getting your union mail, please use the form on this page to update your home address. Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official union documents will be mailed (unless otherwise specified). 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 out the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Dept. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 or via e-mail, contact: kclements@seafarers.org. HOME ADDRESS FORM 10/03 (Please Print) Name: __________________________________________________________________ Phone No:________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Social Security No.: ________ / ______ / __________ ‡ Active SIU ‡ Pensioner Book No.: ___________ ‡ Other 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. 14 Seafarers LOG ly have applied for a Seafarers scholarship and were not selected are encouraged to apply again this year, provided they still meet all the eligibility requirements. Don’t let the steadily increasing costs of a college education stop you from reach your goals. The Seafarers Scholarship Program can make a difference. Send Away for Your Program Booklet Today! P lease send me the 2004 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. 10/03 Name ________________________________________ Mariner’s Social Security Number __________________ Street Address ________________________________ City, State, Zip Code ____________________________ Telephone Number______________________________ This application is for: † Self † Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. IMPORTANT NOTICE SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN COBRA NOTICE HEALTH CARE CONTINUATION Under federal law, a participant and his or her dependents have the right to elect to continue their Plan coverage in the event that they lose their eligibility. This right is granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as “COBRA.” The COBRA law allows a participant and his or her dependents to temporarily extend their benefits at group rates in certain circumstances where coverage under the Plan would otherwise end. A participant and his or her dependents have a right to choose this continuation coverage if they lose their Plan coverage because the participant failed to meet the Plan’s seatime requirements. In addition, a participant and his or her dependents may have the right to choose continuation coverage if the participant becomes a pensioner ineligible for medical benefits. The participant’s dependents may also elect continuation coverage if they lose coverage under the Plan as the result of the participant’s (1) death; (2) divorce; or (3) Medicare eligibility. A child can also elect COBRA if as the result of his or her age, he or she is no longer a dependent under the Plan rules. If a member and his or her dependents feel that they may qualify, or if they would like more information concerning these rights, they should contact the Plan office at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Since there are important deadlines that apply to COBRA, please contact the Plan as soon as possible to receive a full explanation of the participant’s rights and his or her dependents’ rights. SEAFARERS BENEFIT PLANS NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS Keep the Plan Informed of your Address Changes It is important that all participants remember to keep the Plan informed of any change of address. Update your Beneficiary Designations Keep your beneficiary designations up to date. In the event that your beneficiary predeceases you, you must submit a substitute designation. Inform the Plan of your Divorce In order for your spouse to be eligible to receive continuation coverage (under COBRA) from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, you or your spouse must inform the Plan at the time of your divorce. Please submit a copy of the divorce decree to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Full-time College Students If your dependent child is a full-time college student, you must submit a letter of attendance every semester in order for your child to be covered by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan P.O. Box 380 Piney Point, MD 20674 October 2003 �Pgs7,9,14,15.qxd 9/28/2003 1:10 AM Page 15 Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 5 2 5 25 38 14 29 25 14 4 2 9 22 3 28 19 244 0 2 5 3 14 30 9 22 20 21 1 3 11 11 2 22 20 196 1 2 1 2 15 12 2 10 8 5 3 1 0 5 4 21 13 105 0 5 0 4 23 29 13 14 11 12 1 0 7 12 1 23 11 166 0 0 3 5 15 21 7 14 8 15 0 5 4 4 3 16 9 129 0 1 0 1 8 6 2 7 2 6 0 0 0 0 3 8 5 49 0 1 0 0 10 17 3 2 5 3 3 1 2 10 0 8 8 73 3 7 2 13 42 58 19 35 52 23 9 3 15 37 4 54 29 405 1 5 6 12 19 35 14 25 36 23 3 14 12 14 3 25 35 282 2 3 3 5 30 20 5 16 25 5 5 2 1 8 8 29 24 191 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 6 2 6 13 15 6 9 11 9 4 1 1 8 1 18 6 116 0 3 1 5 9 20 7 4 9 12 4 1 0 6 3 13 5 102 0 0 0 1 11 2 0 3 7 2 1 1 0 2 1 5 4 40 0 4 2 8 11 27 2 11 17 13 5 5 0 18 3 9 27 162 1 1 3 3 2 4 3 6 7 12 0 5 0 5 1 2 3 58 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 2 5 6 0 0 2 1 1 3 2 27 0 0 0 6 12 21 2 5 10 3 4 1 1 12 0 13 21 111 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 5 3 2 1 1 5 0 1 0 2 3 0 3 1 27 3 2 2 13 12 21 5 9 35 11 3 3 5 10 1 13 5 153 2 1 1 6 14 21 1 7 21 8 2 7 1 6 0 16 7 121 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 5 0 1 2 14 1 2 1 4 5 5 4 6 16 7 3 1 2 9 0 9 2 77 Totals All Departments 549 509 293 377 312 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs 0 5 0 5 7 25 6 9 3 3 0 0 7 7 0 7 2 86 0 2 1 0 3 13 3 3 3 12 1 0 3 6 2 8 4 64 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 0 17 0 1 0 2 1 11 1 2 3 3 0 1 4 1 0 13 1 44 0 7 2 10 23 24 8 17 20 13 6 3 2 17 1 23 8 184 0 4 3 9 12 29 10 10 17 17 4 2 0 13 5 24 14 173 1 1 2 1 21 11 1 6 12 2 2 1 0 3 1 9 8 82 0 1 0 2 2 10 2 0 5 2 0 0 2 2 0 4 8 40 0 6 2 14 25 29 4 15 29 18 3 6 0 38 3 31 37 260 1 1 2 7 6 8 7 5 8 17 0 7 3 5 1 6 5 89 0 0 0 5 5 4 0 5 7 10 0 0 2 1 2 3 2 46 Port 1 3 0 2 6 7 0 0 4 5 1 6 2 2 0 12 3 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 4 5 0 3 8 0 1 0 4 5 0 5 4 47 3 1 3 22 27 33 6 12 47 11 1 16 6 18 1 32 11 250 2 2 1 13 26 37 3 19 55 15 2 9 0 10 1 25 16 236 133 157 896 794 555 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 13 Algonac ..................Friday: November 7, December 12 Baltimore ................Thursday: November 6, December 11 Boston.....................Friday: November 7, December 12 Duluth .....................Wednesday: November 12, Dec. 17 Guam ......................Thursday: November 20 ................................Friday: December 26* ................................*(change created by Christmas holiday) Honolulu .................Friday: November 14, December 19 Houston ..................Monday: November 10, December 15 Jacksonville ............Thursday: November 6, December 11 Mobile ....................Wednesday: November 12, Dec. 17 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: November 18, December 23 New Orleans ...........Wednesday: November 12* ................................Tuesday: December 16 ................................*(change created by Veterans Day holiday) New York................Tuesday: November 4, December 9 Norfolk ...................Thursday: November 6, December 11 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: November 5, Dec. 10 Port Everglades.......Thursday: November 13, December 18 San Francisco .........Thursday: November 13, December 18 San Juan..................Thursday: November 6, December 11 ENTRY DEPARTMENT *“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. October 2003 Piney Point .............Monday: November 3, December 8 Joliet .......................Thursday: November 13, December 18 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 1 2 3 1 8 1 5 4 3 1 0 1 7 1 2 1 42 November & December 2003 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters St. Louis..................Friday: November 14, December 19 Tacoma ...................Friday: November 21, December 26 Wilmington ...............Monday: November 17, December 22 ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals SUMPTER GAULT Anyone knowing the whereabouts of former NMU member Sumpter Gault may contact his nephew Billy F. Gault by email at BillFGault@aol.com, by phone at (501) 241-1083, or by mail at 4504 Pennpointe Place, Jacksonville, AR 72076. Correction Editor’s Note: The August 2003 Welcome Ashore Column carried a retirement announcement on Brother Leon T. Jekot. That piece contained some erroneous information. It is being reprinted with the correct information. LEON T. JEKOT, 61, joined the SIU in 1960 in San Francisco. Brother Jekot first went to sea aboard the Ocean Alice, a Maritime Overseas Corp. vessel. A native of Philadelphia, he shipped in the deck department as a bosun. He upgraded his skills often at the union’s training school in Piney Point, Md. and completed the bosun receritifcation course in 1980. Brother Jekot lives in St. Augustine, Fla. He last worked on the USNS Capella. Seafarers LOG 15 �Pgs1_5,8,11,16,24.qxd 9/28/2003 4:47 PM Page 16 Seafarers International Union Directory NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report AUGUST 2003 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 7 5 5 8 2 18 1 46 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 5 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 7 7 0 14 0 31 10 11 8 20 2 32 0 83 9 1 4 7 0 20 0 41 0 7 9 6 0 0 0 22 2 3 1 3 0 9 0 18 1 5 8 13 2 14 0 43 3 1 2 14 0 40 0 60 0 3 3 10 0 0 0 16 0 1 2 1 0 8 0 12 1 5 2 4 2 11 0 25 0 0 4 8 0 8 0 20 0 1 3 11 0 0 0 15 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 1 2 5 0 7 1 18 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 3 1 2 9 0 1 0 16 1 2 0 4 1 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 3 0 3 2 2 0 11 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Port 5 0 1 2 1 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 1 3 2 3 0 2 0 11 0 1 0 3 0 7 0 11 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 3 5 0 3 0 17 3 12 4 15 0 62 0 96 19 5 0 18 0 52 0 94 4 7 8 44 0 0 0 63 Totals All Departments 86 19 12 37 3 3 78 244 215 116 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the LOG by pensioner Joseph Bertie Fruge of Sulphur, La. It was taken in December 1962 at the docks in Texas City, Texas. Fruge, who sailed in the deck department, is chatting with the chief mate. Both were working on the Cities Service Miami, seen in the background. Now 69, Fruge states: “Those were the good old days! I’m proud to say I am a member of the Seafarers International Union. It has been good to me all these years. I’m retired now, but I remember lots of good times at sea, and the men I worked with, good men!” If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOG October 2003 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/29/2003 5:42 AM Page 17 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. DEEP SEA ROYCE BARRETT, 66, began his career with the SIU in 1990 after serving in the U.S. Navy. He joined in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His first ship was Interocean Management Corp.’s Meteor. Born in Callahan County, Texas, Brother Barrett worked in both the deck and engine departments. He upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. in 2000 and 2002. The Westminster, Calif. resident last went to sea aboard the Overseas Joyce. VIRGILIO CASILDO, 65, was born in Honduras. Brother Casildo joined the Seafarers in 1991 in Houston. His first ship was the USNS Capella. Brother Casildo worked in both the engine and steward departments and enhanced his skills on two occasions at the Paul Hall Center. His last voyage was aboard the Overseas New Orleans. Brother Casildo makes his home in Houston. DONNA CLEMONS, 64, began her seafaring career in 1984 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Sister Clemons first sailed aboard the USNS Kane. Born in California, she shipped in the steward department. She was a frequent upgrader at the union’s training school in Piney Point, Md., completing the steward recertification program in 1992. She last sailed on the SL Challenger. Sister Clemons calls Las Vegas home. JOSE A. DE LOS SANTOS, 59, launched his SIU career in 1964 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother De Los Santos first worked on the Rio Grande, a Rio Grande Transport, Inc. vessel. The steward department member last sailed on the Horizon Challenger. Brother De Los Santos lives in his native commonwealth. VINCENT FLORES JR., 52, joined the Seafarer ranks in 1982 in San Francisco. His first ship was the Lurline, a Matson Navigation Co. vessel. Born in the Philippines, Brother Flores worked in all three shipboard departments. He upgraded October 2003 his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 1994 and resides in Pinole, Calif. ROBERT GARCIA, 60, began his career with the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. His first voyage was on the Steel Artisan, an Isco Inc. vessel. Born in Washington, D.C., Brother Garcia shipped in the deck department as a bosun. He upgraded his skills on nine separate occasions at the Paul Hall Center, completing the bosun recertification course in 1979. Brother Garcia last worked aboard the SL Patriot. He lives in Encinitas, Calif. JOSEPH A. OSARIO, 64, started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in New Orleans. His initial voyage was aboard the Sabine. Brother Osario shipped in the deck department as a bosun. He completed the bosun recertification course in 1989 at the Paul Hall Center. His last vessel was Interocean Management Corp.’s El Morro. Brother Osario was born in New Mexico; he now calls Toa Baja, P.R. home. ARDEN L. SELLICK, 64, embarked on his SIU career in 1963 in Seattle. Brother Sellick initially went to sea aboard an Isco Inc. vessel. The Oregon native shipped in the engine department and last sailed on the Walter Rice. Brother Sellick is a resident of Portland, Ore. KLAUS TAMMLER, 66, was born in Germany. He joined the SIU in the port of Honolulu. Brother Tammler’s first ship was the Overseas Valdez. The deck department member last worked on the SL Explorer. Brother Tammler is a resident of Carson, Calif. GREAT LAKES ERVIN EARLEY, 64, hails from North Carolina. He started his seafaring career in 1973 in Frankfort, Mich. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brother Earley’s first SIU vessel was the William Roesch. The deck department member was a frequent upgrader at the Seafarers training school, attending the Piney Point, Md.-based institution on four occasions. Brother Earley resides in Asheville, N.C. He last worked aboard American Steamship’s Indiana Harbor. The Indiana-born mariner shipped in the deck department as a captain. He makes his home in Baltimore. CLINTON D. ROSS, 62, launched his career with the Seafarers in 1975 in Duluth, Minn. Born in Wisconsin, Brother Ross worked primarily on Great Lakes Towing Co. vessels. He shipped in the deck department and upgraded his skills in 1993 and 1995 at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Ross makes his home in South Range, Wis. WILLIAM KRUGER, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in New Orleans. Born in Louisiana, Boatman Kruger is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked primarily aboard Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. vessels. Boatman Kruger shipped in the deck department and enhanced his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 1978 and 1980. He makes his home in New Orleans. INLAND DONALD E. GLASS, 65, hails from Pennsylvania. He began his career with the SIU in 1975 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Glass worked in all three divisions, initially sailing on a Maritrans vessel. The deck department member is a resident of Algonac, Mich. Boatman Glass last sailed on American Steamship’s Buffalo. STEVEN HARDIN, 56, joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Hardin worked mainly aboard McAllister Towing Co. vessels. WILLIAM LEWIS, 62, was born in Milwaukee. He joined the Seafarers in 1996 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Lewis worked primarily aboard vessels managed by Maritrans Operating Co. The deck department member calls King of Prussia, Pa. home. SALVADOR MACALUSO, 65, began his seafaring career in 1981 in New Orleans. Born in Louisiana, Boatman Macaluso shipped in both the engine and deck departments. He worked chiefly aboard vessels operated by Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. Boatman Macaluso lives in his native state in the city of Gretna. Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG 1949 An SIU-backed bill to guarantee that 50 percent of the military supplies shipped to noncommunist nations will be shipped on American vessels, manned by American seamen, was passed in Congress last week. This is the second victory for the SIU this year in the legislative arena. Earlier this session, the battle waged by the union and other maritime organizations resulted in the passage of a law requiring the government to send at least 50 percent of Marshall Plan goods on American-flag ships. To promote the bill, Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall warned the Congress that “the critical condition of the United States merchant marine” made the guarantee imperative. Unless it was enacted, he warned, the U.S. merchant fleet would continue to dwindle. ROBERT SMITH, 65, launched his SIU career in 1978 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A native of Harrisburg, Pa., he sailed in the inland as well as deep sea divisions. Boatman Smith first worked aboard the Manhattan Island, a NATCO vessel. A member of the deck department, Boatman Smith makes his home in Green Cove, Fla. Editor’s Note: The following brother, a former member of the NMU and a participant in the NMU Pension Trust, recently went on pension. GERALD NORDSTROM, 65, started his career with the NMU in 1980. Brother Nordstrom first went to sea aboard the M/V Uncatena. Born in Norwood, Mass, he shipped in the deck and steward departments. His final voyage was on the M/V Martha’s Vineyard. In addition to the member listed above, the following NMU brothers went on pension effective the dates indicated. Name Age EDP Paul Fuller 66 Aug. 1 Mariano Lacayo 65 Mar. 3 Hussain Saleh 63 Sept. 1 Organization (IMCO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Europe during the months of September and October where recommendations are being formulated on international maritime safety standards and training. The delegates to these conference sessions are working out proposals which may eventually become part of international maritime law. It is very important that the SIU participate in these forums to ensure that the unlicensed seaman’s rights and jurisdiction are not invaded or eliminated. This Month In SIU History 1975 SIU Vice President Earl Shepard, as an official U.S. representative, attended conferences of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative 1990 Seafarers aboard the 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman, a prepositioning ship stationed in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, were among the first civilian mariners to reach the Persian Gulf area as part of Operation Desert Shield. Along with the PFC James Anderson and the CPL Louis J. Hauge Jr., the Bonnyman received orders to proceed to Saudi Arabia. Docking 90 miles south of Kuwait, they were greeted by the Navy ship USS LaSalle, the command center for U.S. operations in the Persian Gulf conflict. Seafarers LOG 17 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/29/2003 7:56 AM Page 18 Final Departures DEEP SEA JAMES BOLAND Pensioner James Boland, 77, died June 26. Born in Pennsylvania, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia after serving in the U.S. Army. Brother Boland shipped in the deck department as a bosun and last worked aboard the Overseas Alice. He lived in Carson City, Nev. and began receiving his pension in 1987. LUIS CENTENO Pensioner Luis Centeno, 69, passed away May 16. Brother Centeno began his SIU career in 1959 in Puerto Rico. His first ship was the Beauregard. The Puerto Rico-born mariner worked in both the engine and deck departments and began receiving retirement stipends in 2000. San Francisco was his home. PAUL G. DAILEY Pensioner Paul G. Dailey, 78, died May 2. Brother Dailey was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Born in Pennsylvania, he joined the SIU in 1978 in San Francisco. Brother Dailey initially sailed aboard Delta Steamship Lines’ Santa Mariana. The steward department member lived in San Bernardino, Calif. and began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1990. He last went to sea on the M/V Patriot. in China, he worked in the steward department. Brother Louie started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1974. He resided in San Francisco. KAZUO MATSUDA Pensioner Kazuo Matsuda, 85, passed away June 22. Born in Hawaii, he began his career with the MC&S in 1965 in San Francisco. The steward department member was a resident of Honolulu. He began receiving his pension in 1978. WILFREDO MAURICIO Pensioner Wilfredo Mauricio, 89, died June 6. Brother Mauricio embarked on his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The Philippine-born mariner sailed in the steward department and started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1975. Brother Mauricio made his home in San Francisco. HENRY McKINNEY Pensioner Henry McKinney, 78, died June 4. Brother McKinney joined the SIU in 1945 in New Orleans after serving in the U.S. Army. His first ship was the Transatlantic. The Wauchula, La. native worked in the deck department and went on pension in 1981. Brother McKinney last sailed on Delta Steamship Lines’ Del Viento. He was a resident of Springfield, La. LESTER FREEBURN JAMES MELENDES Pensioner Lester Freeburn, 78, passed away June 3. Born in Oklahoma, he began his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. The U.S. Navy veteran first sailed aboard the Overseas Rose. Brother Freeburn was a member of the deck department and sailed as a bosun. He lived in San Bernardino, Calif. and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. Brother Freeburn last went to sea on the SL Pacific. Pensioner James Melendes, 86, passed away May 9. A member of the steward department, he joined the MC&S in San Francisco. Brother Melendes was born in Hawaii but called Santa Rosa, Calif. home. He began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1970. WAH C. GOO Pensioner Wah C. Goo, 93, passed away May 8. Born in Hawaii, he launched his profession with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. Brother Goo sailed in the steward department and began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1973. He resided in his native state. KIM O. LOUIE Pensioner Kim O. Louie, 76, passed away May 20. Brother Louie began his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Born 18 Seafarers LOG JACOB RAMELLI Pensioner Jacob Ramelli, 95, died May 21. Brother Ramelli was born in Massachusetts and commenced his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. He started receiving his pension in 1969 and lived in Santa Rosa, Calif. ANDREW REASKO Pensioner Andrew Reasko, 76, passed away June 19. Brother Reasko joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of Baltimore after serving in the U.S. Navy. Brother Reasko’s first ship was the Robin Locksley. Born in Pennsylvania, he shipped in the steward department as a recertified steward. Brother Reasko’s last ship was the SL Enterprise. He was a resident of San Francisco and began receiving his pension in 1988. ANGEL ROJAS Pensioner Angel Rojas, 79, died May 22. He joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Rojas worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. The steward department member went on pension in 1989. He resided in his native commonwealth and last shipped on a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. ROBERT SULLIVAN Pensioner Robert Sullivan, 80, passed away July 28. Brother Sullivan joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Born in Mounds, Ill., he shipped in the engine department, last sailing aboard the Maine. Brother Sullivan began receiving retirement stipends in 1985 and lived in Ullin, Ill. NICKOLAS SUSHKO Pensioner Nickolas Sushko, 86, died June 21. He joined the SIU ranks in 1944 in the port of New York. The Yonkers, N.Y.-born mariner worked in the engine department and started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1972. Brother Sushko was a resident of Forked River, N.J. ily aboard American Steamship vessels during his career, including the Sam Laud and the Adam E. Cornelius. The engine department member made his home in his native state in the city of Cottellville. JOHN KNOPF Pensioner John Knopf, 78, passed away May 27. Brother Knopf began his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in Duluth, Minn. An engine department member, Brother Knopf worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Great Lakes Associates, Inc. including the Joseph Morrow and Kinsman Enterprise. The Bayfield, Wis. resident began receiving his pension in 1992. HENRY KOZLOWSKI Pensioner Henry Kozlowski, 80, died June 7. He joined the SIU in 1960 in Detroit after serving in the U.S. Army. The Cleveland native worked in the engine department and initially sailed on the G.A. Tomlinson. Brother Kozlowski lived in Seven Hills, Ohio and last sailed on the American Republic. He started receiving his pension in 1986. INLAND JACK FARMER Pensioner Stewart Swords, 91, passed away July 6. Brother Swords was a charter member of the SIU, having joined the union in 1939 in the port of Savannah, Ga. Born in Tift, Ga., he sailed on many vessels including the Robin Gray, the Ponce and the Alcoa Master. The engine department member made his home in Thunderbolt, Ga. and started receiving his pension in 1971. Pensioner Jack Farmer, 84, died June 24. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Boatman Farmer joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. The California-born mariner shipped in the engine department. Boatman Farmer began receiving pension stipends in 1991 and made his home in Las Vegas. RALPH TROTMAN WOODROW FOSHEE Pensioner Ralph Trotman, 80, died July 4. He launched his seafaring career in 1968, first sailing aboard the Western Comet. Born in St. Michaels, Barbados, he shipped in the steward department. The Brooklyn, N.Y. resident last sailed on Tyco’s Long Lines. He began collecting stipends for his retirement in 1992. Pensioner Woodrow Foshee, 84, passed away June 22. Boatman Foshee was born in Rosepine, La. and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He started his SIU career in 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas. The engine department member started receiving pension payments in 1981 and called DeRidden, La. home. STEWART SWORDS GUM WONG Pensioner Gum Wong, 76, passed away June 5. Brother Wong joined the MC&S in San Francisco in 1957. Born in China, the steward department member lived in San Francisco. He last sailed on Matson Navigation Co.’s Mokihana and began receiving his pension in 1998. GREAT LAKES JESSE HERNANDEZ Brother Jesse Hernandez, 58, died May 17. Born in Port Huron, Mich., he joined the SIU in 2001 in Detroit. Brother Hernandez worked primar- CLAUDE NEWMAN Pensioner Claude Newman, 76, died May 5. A native of Memphis, Tenn., he launched his career with the Seafarers in 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Newman shipped in the deck department as a captain. The Lake Charles, La. resident began receiving his pension in 1988. ANTHONY VIOLANTE Pensioner Anthony Violante, 79, passed away June 9. Boatman Violante joined the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of New York and worked in the inland as well as deep sea divisions. His initial voyage was aboard the Steel Flyer, an Isco Inc. vessel. Boatman Violante shipped in the engine and deck departments. A resident of Galveston, Texas, he started collecting retirement stipends in 1987. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN PAUL HOLLORAN Pensioner Paul Holloran, 86, passed away May 11. Brother Holloran started his career with the Atlantic Fisherman’s Union, an affiliate of the SIU before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. A native of Boston and a U.S. Navy veteran, Brother Holloran sailed in the steward department. Brother Holloran lived in Gloucester, Mass. and started receiving his pension in 1981. FRANCESCO LOGRASSO Pensioner Francesco Lograsso, 84, died July 31. He started his career with the Atlantic Fisherman’s Union in 1967 in Gloucester, Mass. Born in Italy, Brother Lograsso shipped in the deck department. He began receiving pension payments in 1981 and made his home in Gloucester. JAMES REED Pensioner James Reed, 67, passed away June 10. Brother Reed embarked on his profession with the Atlantic Fisherman’s Union in 1975. A native of Gloucester, Mass., Brother Reed was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He shipped in the steward department, last sailing aboard the Cape May. Brother Reed lived in his native state and started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1997. RAILROAD MARINE JAMES LYNCH Pensioner James Lynch, 76, passed away June 6. Brother Lynch commenced his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Co. The deck department member began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1972. Brother Lynch was a resident of Parlin, N.J. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: BIENVENIDO BLANCO Pensioner Bienvenido Blanco, 77, passed away Aug. 16. He joined the NMU in 1961. Brother Blanco’s initial voyage, which departed from San Francisco, was on the Hans Isbrahdtsen. The Philippine-born mariner worked in the engine department and began receiving his pension in 1987. His last ship was the Louise Lykes. Continued on page 20 October 2003 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/29/2003 7:47 AM Page 19 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 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. ALLEGIANCE (Maritrans), July 28—Chairman Samuel L. Porchea, Secretary Samuel Raines, Deck Delegate Inocencio M. DeSaville, Engine Delegate Charles L. Jensen, Steward Delegate Sherman Harper. Chairman announced payoff that day. Educational director spoke about upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. and about importance of contributing to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about getting overtime hours. Request made for new washer and dryer to be used for good clothing. Suggestion made for 100 percent dental coverage. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. CAPE HORN (Marine Transport Lines), July 6—Chairman Winfred Itima, Secretary Clark S. Williams, Educational Director Robert Nelson, Deck Delegate Charles K. Jackson. Chairman spoke about donating to SPAD and thanked crew for job well done. Secretary encouraged Seafarers to upgrade skills at Piney Point and urged everyone to check expiration dates on shipping documents. Educational director stated crew members must remain aboard ship until properly relieved and reminded them that 120-day shipping rule has been waived during current crisis. Treasurer noted large-screen TV recently purchased along with VCR, movies and CDs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for new furniture in crew lounge and that e-mail be available to all. Suggestion made for lump sum payment on pension and establishment of 401(k) plan. DEFENDER (USSM), July 27— Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary Louis Nicoud, Educational Director Olie E. Webber, Deck Delegate Benedicto P. Miranda, Engine Delegate George Lockett, Steward Delegate Jim Saxton. Chairman stated room inspection went well and reminded those getting off to leave rooms ready for next person. He urged everyone to keep current on new requirements needed to sail aboard military vessels. Educational director reminded crew members of importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. “The school is the key to your future.” Some disputed OT reported in deck department. Steward department given vote of thanks for good job. Ship heading to Los Angeles and Oakland before sailing to Yokohama, Japan. EXPLORER (USSM), July 20— Chairman James L. Carter, Secretary William R. Burdette, Educational Director Mario G. Paquiz, Deck Delegate Milton F. Caballero, Engine Delegate Fadel A. Mohamad, Steward Delegate Fernando C. Onativa. Chairman announced arrival in Los Angeles July 23. Payoff to follow meeting with boarding officials. During SARS epidemic, crew members were restricted to ship in China. This is no longer the case. Additionally, visas are no longer needed for entry to China. Educational director talked about opportunities for upgrading available at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $661 October 2003 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to all crew members, with special kudos to steward department, for job well done this trip. Brother Caballero reminded everyone that union is looking for input regarding suggested changes to next contract. Ten members’ signatures are required on every motion for change. Next ports: Los Angeles and Oakland, Calif. EXPRESS (USSM), July 13— Chairman George H. Perry Jr., Secretary Ronald V. Lupinacci, Educational Director Lawrence A. Banks II, Steward Delegate Kenneth W. Clark. Chairman spoke about need to send STCW certificates to Piney Point for verification if training was received at schools other than Paul Hall Center. He noted fans received aboard ship but not yet issued. Disputed OT reported by deck delegate; no beefs noted. Suggestion made to include reference to carpeting in contract (regarding bridge sanitary). Recommendation made to increase current travel expense amount from ship to airport. New mattresses and pillows requested as well as U.S.-grade food. HORIZON EXPEDITION (Horizon Lines), July 20—Chairman Jeffery P. Libby, Secretary Brenda M. Kamiya, Deck Delegate Peter Koucky, Educational Director Shawn L. Clark, Engine Delegate John D. Lange, Steward Delegate Thomas M. Kelly. Chairman announced payoff July 25 in Tacoma, Wash. Clarification requested about claiming compensation for working aboard ship carrying certain types of cargo. Educational director spoke about training/upgrading opportunities at Piney Point and other locations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about rotary shipping. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. HORIZON HAWAII (Horizon Lines), July 13—Chairman David I. Murray, Secretary Edward P. Herrera, Educational Director Roy S. Frett Jr., Deck Delegate Macario I. Torre, Engine Delegate Therman E. Ames III, Steward Delegate Arturo Lopez. Chairman announced upcoming payoff in Jacksonville. Secretary reminded those crew members filing for vacation to be sure to bring discharges and pay vouchers. Educational director urged everyone to check expiration dates on shipping documents and take advantage of Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills and job ratings. No disputed OT reported. Engine delegate requested clarification of port time pay. Everyone thanked for doing good job. Special expression of gratitude given to steward department for great meals and service. HORIZON SPIRIT (Horizon Lines), July 31—Chairman Ralph W. Gibbs, Secretary Edgardo G. Ombac, Educational Director Prescilo Zuniga, Engine Delegate Randolph P. Llanes, Steward Delegate Maria S. Enriquez. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 1 in Tacoma, Wash. He thanked everyone for following safety procedures, especially wearing hard hats during ship operations. He reminded crew members to stay off deck during rough seas and advised those going ashore in any port to carry z-cards with them. Secretary noted next stores to be loaded in Oakland, Calif. Educational director recommended Seafarers upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and advised them to check that all shipping documents are current. Treasurer stated $65 remains in movie fund after purchasing new tapes last trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to steward department for good food and clean mess hall. Next ports: Tacoma; Oakland; Honolulu; Guam. ITB NEW YORK (USS Transport), July 29—Chairman Nathaniel Leary, Secretary Robert E. Wilcox Jr., Educational Director John K. Bimpong, Deck Delegate Edward Tennyson, Engine Delegate Anthony Sanchez, Steward Delegate Breon Lucas. Chairman announced payoff July 31 in Port Everglades, Fla. Steward delegate expressed appreciation to crew for cooperation in keeping mess hall and common areas clean. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about tour limits and bidding on short relief jobs. Steward department given vote of thanks for good food. MIDNIGHT SUN (IUM), July 27—Chairman Fadel N. Saleh, Secretary Scott A. Opsahl, Educational Director Christopher W. Cunningham. Chairman announced payoff July 30 in Tacoma, Wash. He thanked crew for outstanding team effort in bringing this new vessel out of shipyard. Midnight Sun to dock across from TOTE for repairs before getting back on schedule. Secretary requested crew to use proper sinks in laundry room for washing dirt and grease off hands. He asked those getting off to be sure relief has new linen and that room is clean before arrival in port. Educational director reminded crew members to keep up to date on union news by reading Seafarers LOG each month. He also encouraged them to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and keep all necessary shipping documents and beneficiary information up to date. Additionally, he stressed importance of contributing to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to adjust pension to keep up with high cost of living. Crew thanked steward department for great job. Next ports: Tacoma; Anchorage, Alaska. MOTIVATOR (USSM), July 19— Chairman Michael Brewley, Secretary Matthew Scott, Educational Director Oswald N. Bermeo, Deck Delegate Raul L. Guerra Jr., Engine Delegate David Vega. Chairman announced payoff July 20. He thanked everyone for job well done. Secretary stressed need to keep all documents up to date. He requested clarification on whether shipping rules were back in effect. Educational director spoke about upgrading opportunities available at union’s affiliated school in Piney Point and about paying union dues on time. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to raise pension and include cost of living increases. Request made for new furniture for crew lounge. SEALAND FLORIDA (USSM), July 25—Secretary Robert T. Seim. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 4 in Houston. New LOGs will be brought aboard at that time. Secretary noted ship’s fund is held by captain, who is taking suggestions from crew members on ways to spend the money. Educational director advised everyone about importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point facility. Deck delegate reported beef/disputed OT in his department. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into better dental plan for membership and that rotation be changed to six months. Vote of thanks for great teamwork by all members. USNS FRED W. STOCKHAM (Amsea), July 17—Chairman Andrew B. Barrows, Secretary July 16—Chairman Glenn P. Baker Sr., Secretary Susan K. Bowman, Educational Director Thomas P. Arthur, Deck Delegate Godofredo F. Milabo III, Engine Delegate Ronald Kitlas, Steward Delegate Adry Libra. Bosun thanked everyone for good safety record, steward department for great food—especially extra work with troops aboard—and engine and deck departments for hard work offloading in Kuwait. He informed members about the prescription discount and reminded them of importance of contributing to SPAD. Secretary asked crew to Job Well Done Aboard the USNS Gordon Following a voyage to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, crew members aboard the USNS Gordon return to Norfolk, Va. for a payoff. Members of the galley gang include, from left, Chief Cook Marie Mitchell, SA Mohamed Mohamed and Recertified Steward Roderick Bright. Stephen M. Avallone, Educational Director Charles W. Clackley Jr., Deck Delegate Robert J. Butler, Engine Delegate Alan H. Nelson, Steward Allen Van Buren. Chairman talked about upcoming schedule and ports of call. He asked everyone to remain on board until properly relieved. Educational director said shipping may slow down after Iraq war and suggested Seafarers take time to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $2,400 in ship’s fund and indicated that money should be spent in U.S. ports. Suggestions from crew include purchase of 2 VCR/DVD units, gym equipment, sewing machine, movies and books for ship’s library. No beefs or disputed OT reported. E-mail communications received and read regarding filing for vacation benefits. Recommendation made for contracts department to look into upgrading benefits during next round of contract negotiations and have alternate plan made available as retirement benefit. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next port: Wilmington, N.C. USNS LOYAL (Maersk Lines), July 6—Chairman Christopher E. Brady, Secretary Robert C. Langdon, Educational Director Richard A. Kucharski, Engine Delegate Lance K. Cutchember. Chairman talked about upcoming shipyard period and about each person’s responsibility as a member of the SIU. He explained various forms currently on board ship which members can use for vacation, upgrading, etc. He also spoke about importance of keeping U.S. Coast Guard discharges, TRBs and other union documents safe. Educational director urged Seafarers to take advantage of upgrading classes at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about recent delays and problems with mail delivery to ship which, hopefully, will be solved when ship arrives in U.S. Next ports: Norfolk, Va.; Charleston, S.C. USNS SISLER (Maersk Lines), see her if they need union information or forms. Educational director reminded everyone to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and stay abreast of new seafarers ID program. Information given out about bonus checks from MSC. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: Sasebo, Japan; San Diego, Calif. COMMITMENT (USSM), Aug. 3—Chairman Frank Lyle, Secretary Jerome Jordan, Educational Director Louisa Santiago, Deck Delegate John A. Ellias Jr., Engine Delegate Gregory T. Johns. Chairman announced Aug. 4 payoff in Houston. He thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade skills at Piney Point facility. No beefs reported; some disputed OT noted in deck department. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into retirement benefits after 20 years’ service. Request made for penalty rates when working cargo holds and meal hour. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. HORIZON CHALLENGER (Horizon Lines), Aug. 5—Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary Brandon D. Maeda, Educational Director Chester W. Preston, Engine Delegate Robert T. Norris, Steward Delegate John L. Foster. Bosun announced payoff Aug. 7 in Houston. He informed crew that reliefs are not entitled to extra day vacation pay. Secretary reported vacation applications must be submitted with original copies of company payoff vouchers and Coast Guard discharges. Educational director urged all crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made for contracts department to look into lowering age required for pension, increase retirement pay, improve dental coverage and raise vacation benefit to day for day. Minute of silence stood in memory and in honor of departed military brothers and sisters killed or wounded in Iraq war. Seafarers LOG 19 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/28/2003 4:26 PM Page 20 Letter to the Editor (Editor’s note: The Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer’s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) The following letter, written by SIU member Ricky Goodman, appeared in the Tybee Breeze, a local publication in his hometown of Tybee Island, Ga. From Tybee To Kuwait My name is Ricky Goodman. I’d like to share with you my role in Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom. I am a merchant seaman with the Seafarers International Union. I had the patriotic pleasure of assisting our troops in this adventure to oust the evil Saddam Hussein. I joined the MARAD/MSC vessel M/V Cape Wrath in Baltimore, Md. in January. I sailed as a GVA 3rd cook aboard the 697-foot Cape Wrath with 25 other merchant seamen. Our eight decks hold 295,958 sq. ft. of cargo with two fixed vehicle stern ramps permitting roll-on/rolloff operations. We loaded, wheeled and tracked vehicles in Charleston, S.C., along with three Army personnel and set sail on Valentine’s Day to Rota, Spain, where we picked up 12 Army personnel from the 4th I.D. as a security force for the rest of our voyage. It was supposed to be a nine-day trip to Turkey to offload our cargo. We learned that Turkey decided to deny the use of their ports for our operation. This forced us into a holding pattern in the Mediterranean for 23 days while we awaited orders to join a convoy through the Suez Canal. I am pleased to say that our stores of food were Final Departures Continued from page 18 Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: BIENVENIDO BLANCO Pensioner Bienvenido Blanco, 77, passed away Aug. 16. He joined the NMU in 1961. Brother Blanco’s initial voyage, which departed from San Francisco, was on the Hans Isbrahdtsen. The Philippine-born mariner worked in the engine department and began receiving his pension in 1987. His last ship was the Louise Lykes. WILLIAM McPHERSON Pensioner William McPherson, 105, died Aug. 14. Brother McPherson embarked on his profession with the NMU in 1941. His first voyage was from the port of New York aboard the Concord. Born in Henderson, N.C., Brother McPherson worked in the steward department. He began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1969. MIGUEL MELENDEZ Pensioner Miguel Melendez, 89, passed away July 26. Brother Melendez was born in San Juan. He joined the NMU in 1938 and first went to sea aboard the Mariana. The steward department member’s final voyage was on the SS United States. Brother Melendez began receiving his pension in 1970. 20 Seafarers LOG Know Your Rights sufficient to keep our crew and troops happy. We did make a stop in Souda Bay on the Isle of Crete, Greece for fresh fruits and vegetables. The passage through the Suez Canal was a welcome sight and quite an adventure. The Egyptian Army guarded the shores the entire 100 miles. There were 42 vessels in our convoy. We had air and sea support from the U.S., Spanish and Canadian navies through such places as the Strait of Gibraltar, The Strait of Hormuz and the Red and Arabian seas. We felt quite safe as we made our journey to our final destination in the port of Shuiaba, Kuwait. There is always a factor of fear when venturing into a hostile area of the world. I was able to witness a moonlit U.S. submarine firing 10 Cruise missiles from about 20 miles away at the stroke of midnight while in the Arabian Sea. That sight brought a fiery sense of reality to our missions. Our voyage took us through beautiful waters and awesome sunsets. I must say that I felt for the soldiers who were anxious to join their Company after 34 days at sea. Their spirits were high, and we gave them all of our effort to make them at home on the Cape Wrath. The ship boasts a swimming pool and sauna as well as a complete weight room. We had barbecues on the upper deck to break the monotony. We shared our full video and book library with the soldiers. Their appreciation was well shown as we said heartfelt farewells in Kuwait. I am very proud to be a part of our nation’s willingness to stand up to the tyrants of the world, wherever they may be. In all, the U.S. merchant fleet carried over 13,000,000 sq. ft. of cargo for the military’s effort to free the people of Iraq. I brought with me issues of the Tybee Breeze as well as pictures of my Tybee family. Of the 105 days at sea, 83 were spent on board without touching ground. And, after 20,000 nautical miles, I am happy to be home with all of you. Thank you for your support. The letters and care packages are what make going to sea seem normal. Ricky Goodman Tybee Island, Ga. JOSE A. MORALES Name Age DOD Pensioner Jose A. Morales, 73, died Feb. 16. Brother Morales started his NMU career in 1947. His maiden voyage was out of the port of Baltimore aboard the Fort Meigs. Born in Yauco, P.R., he shipped in the engine department. Brother Morales upgraded his skills in 1962 and started receiving his pension in 1986. He last went to sea on the Fortaleza. Acevedo, Francisco Appley, Willard Arthur, Ivan Beatty, James Bee, John Blanco, Raul Britton, Harold Broughton, Maxie Brown, William Byes, Eldridge Carney, William Chan, Chocolate Charles, Clifton Cohen, Stanley Collazo, Ferdinand Danielsson, Erik Davis, Foster DeJesus, Angel Ebanks, Laurie Farmbry, Wesley Figueroa, Jose Figueroa, Victor Gladwin, Kenneth Goodrich, Kerry Hadley, Louis Hanan, Eldon Hawkins, Stephen Hervas, Hector Horan, Joseph Howell, Mario Jackson, Alvin James, Harold Jarvis, G. Johnson, T. Jordan, Donald Judah, Franklin Kearns, John Liebe, Dorothy Lukans, Henry Malave, Luis Malm, Gordon McCollum, Lynn McCormick, John Milbrook, James Mouton, David Nakahara, Clarence Ng, Henry Oliver, Jesse Papafote, Giacomo Perez, Ricardo 81 96 78 78 77 89 65 87 75 72 87 89 83 89 74 79 69 91 83 76 91 100 79 64 74 78 77 71 76 77 73 83 91 68 80 70 80 99 59 78 65 87 80 92 88 93 82 75 94 89 Aug. 13 June 23 July 6 June 29 July 20 July 5 Feb. 12 Aug. 5 July 5 Aug. 26 July 17 July 6 July 27 July 25 Mar. 3 July 28 July 23 July 1 Apr. 13 June 29 June 7 Aug. 3 July 7 July 2 Aug. 1 Apr. 13 July 23 Mar. 26 July 20 Aug. 11 July 10 Aug. 10 July 24 July 30 June 29 Feb. 11 Aug. 2 July 17 Aug. 6 July 9 Aug. 3 June 15 June 2 Mar. 26 May 6 June 29 June 13 May 29 Jan. 12 Aug. 5 Polit, Jose Pyszka, Richard 78 75 July 12 May 28 Quest, Albert Rainey, Edward Ramirez, Romero Reyes, Raymond 80 78 81 78 July 1 July 7 Aug. 26 July 22 BERNARDO RIOS Pensioner Bernardo Rios, 87, passed away Aug. 26. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Rios joined the NMU in 1946. A member of the steward department, Brother Rios’ first trip to sea was aboard the Samuel Samuels. He started receiving retirement stipends in 1969 and last sailed aboard the SS Constitution. FRANCISCO TORRES Pensioner Francisco Torres, 78, died July 13. Born in New York, he joined the NMU in 1943. Brother Torres worked in the engine department and sailed aboard many vessels during his career, including the Baton Rouge. He upgraded his skills in 1947 and started receiving retirement compensation in 1987. In addition to the foregoing, the following NMU brothers and sisters, all of whom were pensioners, passed away on the dates indicated: FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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, 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. October 2003 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/28/2003 5:29 PM Page 21 SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. through the end of the year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler November 3 December 12 Welding October 6 November 3 October 24 November 21 Engine Utility (EU) November 17 December 12 Marine Electrical Maintenance October 20 December 12 Safety Specialty Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Fire Fighting* – (5-day course) November 3 November 7 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW October 13 October 27 November 3 November 10 November 17 December 1 December 8 October 17 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 December 5 December 12 Government Vessels October 20 November 3 October 24 November 7 Tanker Familiarization October 6 December 1 October 17 December 12 Tankerman (PIC) Barge* November 17 November 21 (*must have basic fire fighting) Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman November 10 December 5 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* October 27 October 31 Lifeboatman/Water Survival October 27 November 7 Radar October 13 October 24 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman October 13 October 24 December 1 December 12 (ARPA) (*must have radar unlimited) (STOS) (*must have basic fire fighting) Academic Department Courses Steward Upgrading Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning September 29. Recertification Bosun October 6 November 3 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 Junior Engineer, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be selfstudy. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. Any student who has registered for a class and finds—for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. � UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Deep Sea Member † Lakes Member Date of Birth ______________________ † Inland Waters Member † If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ U.S. Citizen: Yes † No † Home Port _____________________________ 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _____________________________________ LAST VESSEL: _____________________________________ Rating: ___________ _____________________________________________________________________ Date On: ___________________________ Date Off: ________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? † Yes † No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? † Yes † No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? † Yes † No Firefighting: † Yes † No CPR: † Yes † No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ October 2003 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 10/03 Seafarers LOG 21 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/26/2003 2:25 PM Page 22 Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 641 — Graduating from the water survival class are unlicensed apprentices from class 641 (in alphabetical order) Jeremy Abbott, Michael Alexander, Isaac Colwell, Clayton Coulter, Carlo Johnson, Christopher Paul, Justin Perry, Christopher Ryan, Jonathan Scurry, Damar Shaw, Leonard Simecki, Patrick Stafford, Oscar Swangin Jr., Michael Henry, Jim Farmer, Andrea Mercado, Trevon Johnson and Carlos PerezArroyo. Able Seaman — Receiving their certificates for completion of the AB class ending Sept. 12 are upgrading students (in alphabetical order) Munassar Ahmed, Erica Andrews, Justin Bowe, Donald Cooper, Douglas Hemphill, Karen Laycock, Jimmy Orr, William Ray, Nathan Rippey and Raymond Searles. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at far right. Lifeboatman/ Water Survival — Earning their lifeboatman/water survival endorsements Aug. 15 are (in alphabetical order) Warren Barney, Albert Bharrat, Donald Cooper, Douglas Hemphill, David James, Karen Laycock, Nestor Montano, Roger Nesbeth, Ron Schexnayder, Raymond Searles and William Yore. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, stands in center. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — Unlicensed apprentices graduating Aug. 1 from the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course are (in alphabetical order) Francis Dundas, Leroy Flores, Sergio Gonzalez, Gregory Grove, Todd Keith, Edward Majesky, Brian McBride, James Osborne, Henry Rivera-Rodriguez, Ryan Strick, Jared Taylor and Brett Wilson. Their instructor, Herb Walling, is at far right. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — Engine Utility— Graduating Aug. 11 from the engine utility course are (in no specific order) Ramli Sulaiman, Thomas Leong, Rigoberto Beata, Neil Warren, Sergio Gonzalez, Henry Rivera, Brett Wilson, Brian McBride, Ryan Strick, Leroy Flores and Gregory Grove. Their instructor was Ben Vernon. Upgrading Seafarers completing the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course Aug. 1 are (in alphabetical order) Charles Bennett, Clinton Cephas, Alfonza Davis, Roberto Flores, Frank Guido, Lowell Jones, George Lammers, Russell Luther, Mark Maduro, Robert Mong, Walter Ott, Richard Owusu, John Regina, Winston Restauro, Jerome Slade, Jeffry Stuart, Crescencio Suazo, David Wakeman, Neil Warren, Emmett Wattigny, Keith Williams and Nevis Williams. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. Computer Lab Classes Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates. In photo at left, graduating Aug. 22, are (front row, from left) Frank Guido, Ron Schexnayder, Tyler Laffitte, Ian Ferguson, Nestor Montano, (second row) Rick Prucha (instructor), Randy Clark, Michael Moore, Johnie Chavis and Vessislav Dyoulgerov. In photo at right are Seafarers who received their certificates of achievement Aug. 15. Seated from left are Jonathan Eitz and Cassandra Burdett. Their instructor, Rich Prucha, is standing behind them. 22 Seafarers LOG October 2003 �Pgs6,10,12,13,17_23.qxd 9/26/2003 2:26 PM Page 23 Paul Hall Center Classes Any student who has registered for a class and finds— for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Radar — Under the instruction of Mike Smith (far left) are Seafarers who completed the radar course Sept. 3. From the left are Smith, Ian Ferguson, Michael Moore, Alexander Fyodorovykh, John Gilston, Jose Boza and Anthony Simon. GMDSS — Completing the GMDSS course Aug. 15 are (in alphabetical order) Darryl Alexander, Johnie Chavis, Vessislav Dyoulgerov, Tom Grose, Frank Guido, Paul Hanley, Jerry Sobieraj and David Turinski. Their instructor, Brad Wheeler, is at far left. Tankerman (PIC) Barge — Graduating Aug. 29 from the tankerman (PIC) barge course are (front row, from left) Mitch Oaklay (instructor), Bill Yore, Bill Madden, Michael Blizzard, Sherman Sakatani, Jim O’Meara, (second row) William Charnock, Donnie Collins, John Harvard and Thomas Pelfrey. Specially Trained OS — Members of the specially trained OS class, graduating Sept. 5, are (from left) Joseph Jesnes, Greg Tojong, Carlos Grillasca, Jose Blanco Amayo and Nieves Guerrero-Mariano. Government Vessels — Upgrading Seafarers who took part in the government vessels course Aug. 48 include (in no specific order) Joseph Jesnes, Ryan Strick, Francis Dundas, John Johnson, Cassandra Burdett, John Regina, Jonathan Eitz, Roberto Flores, Richard Owusu, Eugene Evans, Russell Luther, Naomi Blount, Christy Goodfellow and Neil Warren. (Note: not all are pictured.) Fast Rescue Boat — Basic Safety Training Classes STCW — Aug. 15: Endang Abidin, Abdulhakim Aljahmi, Edward Aperto, James Barrett, Steven Biles, Angel Bruno, Randy Clark, Rodney Clark, James Crosby, Richard Dobbyn, Eugene Evans Jr, Christy Goodfellow II, Marco Guevara, Mary Hancock, Christopher Heath, Brenda Kamiya, Tyler Laffitte, Eduardo Olaes, James Roy, Paul Stinglew III, Reynaldo Telmo, Gary White, Joseph Willett, Leroy Williamson and Phil Yaros. October 2003 Aug. 25 was graduation day for members of instructor Stan Beck’s recent fast rescue boat course. They included Jonathan Eitz, Jawaid Pardesi, David Martin, Gordon Scott, Karl Mayhew and Leonard Lambert. STCW — Aug. 29: Gary Loftin, Glenn Barnes, Theodore Smith, Tran Luu, Mark Pesola, Delfino Castro, Todd Homer, Ron Schexnayder, Nestor Montano, Linnell Coleman, Dennis Riley, Ali Abdulla, Conrad Burke, Rudolph Daniels, Mark Chalmers, Robert Snow, Thomas Kelton, Natividad Zapata, Ramon Castillo, David Gardner, Ramont Jackson, Bridgett McIntosh and John Dail Jr. Seafarers LOG 23 �Pgs1_5,8,11,16,24.qxd 9/26/2003 5:59 AM Page 24 Volume 65 Number 10 October 2003 P i t t t s t a f o o e s b t S H P S p 1 R V t U b a S Fourth Arm of Defense Delivered During Iraqi Freedom S The Cape Edmont discharges military cargo in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Cape Knox is in the background. U.S. Marines land on a crane aboard the SP5 Eric G. Gibson en route to the Middle East. ealift remains a vital component in the formula that protects our country’s national security. Just as was the case during colonial times, and during our country’s periods of global crisis since then, a significant chunk of the national security responsibility proudly has been accepted and performed by the U.S. Merchant Marine. Most recently, merchant mariners answered their country’s call to duty during the just-completed combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. An estimated 5,000 merchant mariners–including more than 2,000 Seafarers who sailed aboard more than 100 SIU–crewed ships—helped transport and supply coalition forces as the U.S. and our allies removed Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq. Mariners transported a myriad of critical cargo including Apache helicopters, multiple launch rocket systems, wheeled vehicles including HUMVEES and fuel tankers, bulldozers and other combat engineer equipment, and ammunition to our forces. Without a doubt, the former cargo made a huge difference; ultimately the difference between victory and defeat. Merchant mariners justly deserved the thanks and honors which came their way at the war’s end. U.S. Department of Transportation Chief of Staff John A. Flaherty, during a May 28 U.S. Maritime Administration-sponsored ceremony in Alameda, Calif. to honor merchant mariners said, “The maritime community has served America with great distinction during every major crisis in our nation’s history, and the mariners who crew the ships are the cornerstone of this effort. From the Revolutionary War, through both World Wars, the Korean War and up to today, our mariners have willingly defended and served this nation with enthusiasm and valor.” Air Force Gen. John W. Handy, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, during a similar ceremony June 16 in Baltimore praised members of the nation’s fourth arm of defense for “the incredible job you’ve done in support of this nation. You make all the difference in the world, and I salute your dedication, patriotism and excellence. Victory was made possible by America’s dedicated merchant mariners.” Vice Admiral David L. Brewer, commander U.S. Military Sealift Command, also spoke during the June 16 event in Baltimore. In his praise to mariners Brewer noted, “We have prevailed because you answered your nation’s call. You built a steel bridge of democracy from the USA to the Coast of Kuwait.” Norman Mineta, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, summed up the valuable sealift role mariners played during the war May 22 during his National Maritime Day 2003 remarks. On that occasion, Secretary Mineta noted, “The role of the U.S. Merchant Marine once again proved critical to victory in 2003. President Bush, Vice President Cheney and the American people are indebted to every merchant mariner.” Seafarers and military personnel are pictured aboard the Wright. LMSRs such as the USNS Watkins helped sustain U.S. troops during the war. The U.S. military contingent aboard Northern Lights worked well with crew members. At times, gas masks were the norm aboard the Northern Lights while the vessel was docked in Kuwait. Seafarers in the crew mess don’t seem to mind. � 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. 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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Today, because of STCW requirements for “demonstrations of competency,” the school’s hands-on curriculums are more useful than ever. Pages 12-13. NY Waterway Crews Come Through Again Page 3 Alaska, Paul Hall Center Are Winning Combination Page 6 SIU ‘Family Photos’ Page 11 Joliet Hall Opens this Month AB Richard Campbell (left) and Bosun John Glenn helped ready the new TOTE ship North Star (below) for delivery last month. Page 3. The SIU’s newest hall is set to open in mid-September. Located in Joliet, Ill., the hall already has made favorable impressions on Seafarers and SIU officials, including (from left) SIU President Mike Sacco, AB Leo Bonser Jr. and AB John Immerfall, pictured inside the hall last month. Page 3. North Star Delivered! �President’s Report In Peace and War When the largest power outage in our nation’s history struck last month, Seafarers answered the call. In a scene that couldn’t help but bring back memories of September 11, SIU crews aboard NY Waterway passenger ferries transported 200,000 commuters from New York City on August 14. With subway and bus service as well as most other ground transportation out, Seafarers were there for their fellow citizens who desperately needed a ride toward home. Thankfully, last month’s events weren’t anyMichael Sacco where near the same tragic scale as the terrorist attacks. But, they served up another reminder that U.S. mariners answer their nation’s call—in peace and war. The blackout came on the heels of numerous ceremonies honoring U.S. crews—including thousands of SIU members—who supported our troops by sailing in Operation Iraqi Freedom and in Operation Enduring Freedom. During those ceremonies, high-ranking officials from our government and armed forces described the U.S. Merchant Marine as patriotic, dedicated and reliable. Many factors are behind that dependability and the similar steadiness shown by our ferry crews. Love of country. Devotion to duty. Upholding the tradition of the fourth arm of defense. Commitment to proper training that helps ensure safe operations. Willingness to sail into harm’s way. If you look a little further, you’ll see other important components that allow our mariners to deliver the goods. Namely, laws such as the Jones Act and the U.S. Maritime Security Program, among others, which help maintain a pool of trained, loyal crews to sail aboard American-flag ships. Put simply, the Jones Act works. Now more than ever, with our nation constantly under the threat of more attacks, common sense says it’s more than reasonable to insist that cargo (and passengers) moving from one domestic port to another be carried aboard U.S.flag, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built vessels. In my book, that’s the safest, most trustworthy combination on water. Likewise, the Maritime Security Program, up for reauthorization possibly as soon as next month, works. Operation Iraqi Freedom proved it, although, as discussed here many times, the program already had shown its worth to U.S. national and economic security. It’s too bad that it sometimes takes unwanted circumstances to remind people of the merchant marine’s importance. Yet our crews have consistently shined when they’re most needed, during wars and other emergencies and peacekeeping missions. Time after time, we deliver. Slowly but surely, more Americans are becoming aware of our critical role. During the war in Iraq, the merchant marine received at least a passable amount of media coverage—certainly far more than during Operation Desert Storm. And, just last month, Fox News Channel aired an hour-long piece on the heroism of America’s World War II mariners. The segment concluded with a very appropriate acknowledgement of today’s seafarers and their performance in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Incredibly, even as some of our mariners return home from the war while others continue post-war sealift operations, new attacks on the Jones Act have surfaced, as reported elsewhere in this issue. Those attacks are a sobering reminder that the enemies of the U.S. Merchant Marine won’t let up. But they’ll have to do more than trot out the same old weak arguments which are nothing more than thinly disguised attempts by foreign-flag interests to crush our industry. The U.S. Merchant Marine is a proven, valuable asset to this country. The administration knows it. The military knows it. So do plenty of people in Congress. And the public finally may be catching on. With that in mind, I remain very optimistic about our industry’s future. As we tackle new challenges to improve shipboard and port security, the cooperation between labor, management and government has never been better. With Operation Iraqi Freedom and the blackout as backdrops, our importance remains clear. The opportunities to strengthen our fleet have never been more critical or viable. Whether by protecting the Jones Act, or expanding the Maritime Security Program, or strengthening the fight against runaway flags, the SIU will continue to help lead the battle to maintain a strong U.S. Merchant Marine. Our members—and our nation—deserve nothing less. Volume 65, Number 9 Seafarers Can Help Plan Contain Medical Costs The Seafarers International Union, like many organizations in the United States today, is continuing its battle against the rapidly rising cost of health care for its members. As noted in last month’s Seafarers LOG, while many employers are trying to shift the skyrocketing health care costs to the employees, the SIU and other unions are meeting the challenge by fighting hard when negotiating new contracts to try and keep a high level of health care benefits with minimal responsibility on the part of the member. Plans administrators from a number of maritime unions participated in a meeting at SIU headquarters July 22 aimed at combating the continually rising health care expenses. Their goal is to work together to fight the increasing costs of providing quality medical care for their memberships. Their next meeting will take place Sept. 4 at the MM&P headquarters and will include representatives from the Seafarers, NMU, MFOW, MM&P, AMO, SUP, MEBA and ARA. In addition to the work that the union officials are undertaking, there also are ways that each individual member can help reduce the costs of their medical care. Before undergoing any medical procedure, be sure to ask the provider if the course of action is, indeed, necessary and, if so, whether they accept the Seafarer’s insurance of 100 percent “reasonable and customary.” After a procedure has been done and the insurance has covered the “reasonable and customary” portion, the Seafarer may wish to call the provider and ask them to write off the balance, since the 100 percent “reasonable and customary” has already been paid. The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan has an understanding with the Eckerd Pharmacy chain (including Genovese and Thrift drug stores), which offers a discount for prescriptions to those Seafarers and their dependents who show a Seafarers Health and Benefits ID card. This will result in an immediate reduction in any out-of-pocket monies spent to fill each prescription. Once the discount has been given, eligible members and their dependents should submit their prescription claims to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan for reimbursement. This results in a lower out-of-pocket payment by the Seafarer as well as a reduced cost to the Plan. Another way to minimize prescription costs is to ask your doctor to prescribe (or your pharmacist to fill) a generic version, whenever possible, of the prescribed drug. In some cases, the difference in price is significant. Minimizing prescription costs is one component of affordable health care. Another is checking the invoices from doctors or hospitals. When Seafarers receive a bill from a health care provider, they should look it over carefully to see if it includes charges for services not received or services billed twice. If it does, the doctor or hospital should be contacted to have the mistake corrected. Once a correction has been made, the Seafarer should contact the Health and Benefits Plan office. After verifying the correction, the Plan will pay the Seafarer a bonus which is equal to 25 percent of the amount he or she saved the Plan—up to a maximum of $500. Safety Team Explores Latest Security, Training Issues Examining a host of important issues that affect Seafarers, SIU safety directors last month met at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. The five-day session marked the fifth annual conference of the union’s safety directors. “It gave all the representatives the opportunity to compare situations in various ports, and that really helps us be in a better position to address the needs of the membership,” said Joe Mieluchowski, the union’s safety director for the port of Philadelphia. “Port security obviously is an issue of great importance, and that was one of the main topics we discussed.” The typically full agenda included tours of the school’s simulator complex, admissions office, manpower department, Crowley Marine’s Dominic LaSenna reviews key aspects of quality assurance standards. Cole Cosgrove of Crowley Marine Services discusses vessel security issues. small arms range and Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School. The safety directors also revisited STCW issues, effective communication and more. Additionally, they welcomed safety presentations from SIU-contracted Crowley Marine Services and Dyn Marine. “It was great, very informative,” stated SIU New York Safety Director Joe Baselice. “We covered so much—interaction with the companies, port security procedures, the (impending) new ID cards, STCW…. Basically, what to look out for and what’s ahead.” Archie Ware, SIU safety director in San Francisco, said the communications lessons proved especially useful, as did the meetings with SIU headquarters officials and representatives. Safety directors who participated were Mieluchowski, Baselice, Ware, Amancio Crespo (Puerto Rico), David Heindel Jr. (Houston), Steve Ruiz (Jacksonville), Samuel Spain (Norfolk), Jeff Turkus (Wilmington, Calif.), Chris Westbrook (New Orleans) and Chad Partridge (Algonac, Mich.). Company representatives who addressed the group included Cole Cosgrove and Dominic LaSenna from Crowley Marine Services and Jake Jacobs and Anthony Williams from Dyn Marine. September 2003 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. 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 © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Jake Jacobs of Dyn Marine addresses SIU safety directors at the Paul Hall Center. September 2003 �SIU Ferry Crews Come Through Again Seafarers who crew NY Waterway passenger ferries provided transportation for scores of commuters in the New York region during the Aug. 14 power failure which forced the evacuation of office buildings, stranded thousands of commuters and inundated some hospitals with people who fell victim to the oppressive heat. The outage—whose cause still is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Energy—struck abruptly at 4:11 p.m. ET and cut off electricity to millions of residents in New York City, Toronto, Ottawa, Detroit and Cleveland. Other affected cities included Buffalo, Albany and Syracuse, N.Y.; Hartford, Conn.; Lansing and many other smaller cities in Michigan; Akron and Toledo, Ohio and some counties in southeast Pennsylvania. It was the largest power failure in U.S. history and lasted upwards of 10 hours in some areas. An estimated 50 million people were without power during this period. In the New York region, virtually every mode of transportation failed except for ferries and feet. Reports say traffic jams grew to dozens of miles long, bringing buses and even emergency vehicles to a standstill. Police and hordes of self-deputized citizens tried to control the streets with handmade stop and go signs. Subway and commuter trains were paralyzed on their tracks, some in tunnels. A Long Island Railroad Train reportedly was trapped beneath the East River for almost two hours with no air conditioning. With no trains running, cabs marooned or practically nonexistent and buses moving only a few blocks an hour, people around the region tried to get home any way they could. Pedestrians for hours packed the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges as they streamed their way away from the island. Ferry lines, according to some reports, reached lengths of a third of a mile in lower Manhattan. NY Waterway had 50 vessels in service immediately following the blackout. Captains and crews worked extended hours to accommodate as many commuters as possible. Despite the fact that many would-be passengers waited in line for more than two hours—a result of sheer volume —NY Waterway vessels and crews still got the job done. In the end, 200,000 people were ferried off the island, 40,000 more than the company accommodated during September 11. SIU Capt. Tom Colomara and Joliet Hall Set to Open The SIU’s newest hall, located in Joliet, Ill., is set to open in midSeptember. “We’re tentatively planning to open on September 15, and the hall should be fully functional by the end of the month,” noted SIU Vice President Great Lakes Tommy Orzechowski. “We’re still getting our mainframe access in place as well as working out some other details, but we’ve made a lot of progress.” Seafarers may call the hall at (815) 723-8002. The hall is located at 10 East Clinton Street in downtown Joliet, occupying two stories of a corner building. Members who visited the hall last month liked what they saw. SIU Port Agent Don Thornton and Joliet secretary Nicole Mackowiak have helped ready the hall for a September opening. his crew aboard the Bayonne provided transportation for some 4,000 people during his shift. A resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., Colomara has been a Seafarer for almost two years. “We worked from about 2 p.m. until midnight on the day of the blackout,” Colomara recalled. “We were all very busy and at times it was particularly demanding dealing with the passengers. “It was very hot and most of them (the passengers) were nervous and scared because they did not know what was happening,” the captain continued. “I’m sure that many of them had flashbacks about 9/11 and that’s understandable considering the circumstances. I’m just glad that everything worked out in the end. “Altogether, we made about 25 to 30 runs during our shift and we were filled to capacity on each run,” Colomara concluded. “Everyone (the crew) did a great job in getting as many people home safely as they could. I’m delighted with their efforts.” Bob Capenegro, the SIU captain of the Lautenberg, worked his normal shift and then was called back in to man his vessel for an additional four hours on the day of the blackout. “It turned out to be a pretty exciting evening for myself and the crew,” said the SIU member of three years, who lives in Atlantic Highlands, N.J. “Normally, we provide transportation for about 1,100 people daily. On the day of the blackout though, that number more than doubled. I’d say that we ferried more than 2,000 people. When you consider that the capacity of my boat is 150 people, that’s quite a few runs.” Capenegro echoed Colomara’s description of passengers’ moods. “Most of them were nervous because they didn’t know what caused the power failure. Many thought it was another terrorist attack at first, but after we told them that it was not, they felt relieved,” Capanegro said. “A lot of others were upset because they could not get out of the city when they wanted to. Many could not leave until 10 p.m. and they were pretty irate about that, but we did our best to calm their moods and get them home as soon as possible.” “We are very proud of the job our captains and crews did in the aftermath of the blackout,” said Michael McPhillips, NY Waterway operations manager. “The performance and professionalism they exhibited during this episode was nothing less than spectacular. It was a true testament to their tremendous dedication and “It’s a welcome addition,” said AB Leo Bonser Jr. “It saves the members in this area a lot of driving time to either St. Louis or Algonac.” AB John Immerfall, who sails with Great Lakes Towing, said he’s “glad to see a hall in the Chicago area. This means the patrolmen will be at our tug facilities more often. They’re a welcome site anytime.” AB John Benjamin said the hall is “another item that continues to put the SIU on the map in our region. My compliments to (SIU President) Mike Sacco, Tommy and the rest of the SIU leadership for making this possible.” The hall, which also is open to members Checking out the electronic shipping board are of the SIU-affili- (from left) SIU VP Great Lakes Tommy ated United In- Orzechowski, SIU President Mike Sacco and dustrial Workers Seafarers John Benjamin and Frank Melgoza. and the Seafarers Other features include a secEntertainment and Allied Trades Union, is accessible by public rail ond-floor conference room and a and bus services. Plenty of park- comfortable seating area (with ing is located nearby. television) on the ground level. The interior is well-lighted and A baseball stadium—home of consists of approximately 2,500 the minor league Joliet Jacksquare feet. The hall will utilize Hammers—is located a few an electronic shipping board. blocks from the hall. The hall occupies two stories at 10 East Clinton Street. superb training. “I really was not surprised at their performance,” concluded McPhillips, who himself is a former SIU deep-sea division member. “They always rise above the occasion.” NY Waterway has the largest ferry and excursion fleet in NY Harbor. The company’s SIUcrewed vessels provide ferry service between Hoboken and Manhattan, seven days per week. Elsewhere, the blackout had a minimal lasting impact on the SIU and it operations. SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi noted that the union’s hall in Brooklyn closed early the day after the outage, since it had no operable computers or phones and the city’s transportation system largely was crippled. All was back to normal on Monday, however. SIU Vice President Great Lakes Tommy Orzechowski had a similar assessment of the power outage. Operations at the SIU hall in Algonac mostly were unaffected by the blackout. “Although the people in Detroit had a 24-hour outage, everyone remained calm and in control of the situation,” he said. “We did have a boil-water order in effect, but that was about it.” North Star Delivered to TOTE The SIU-contracted North Star was delivered Aug. 22 to Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE), signaling new shipboard job opportunities for Seafarers. The North Star is the second of two new Orcaclass trailerships built by San Diego’s NASSCO The main deck includes an enclosed bow to provide cover during rough weather. September 2003 Shipyard for TOTE’s service from Tacoma, Wash., to Anchorage, Alaska. Sister ship Midnight Sun was delivered to TOTE in April. Both ships are 840-foot-long, 118-foot-wide rollon/roll-off cargo ships capable of carrying highway trailers as large as 53 feet in length. Cargo decks total 360,000 square feet and can carry up to 600 cargo trailers and 220 autos as well as oversized freight. The ships employ the latest in marine and environmental protection technologies, including twin-screw, diesel-electric propulsion that can achieve a speed of more than 24 knots. Both vessels already have received awards for their environmentally sensitive design features. These awards include the States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force Legacy Award for 2000, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner’s 2000 Pollution Prevention Award, and the U.S. Coast Guard’s William M. Benkert Foundation 2002 Environmental Excellence Bronze Award. Pictured aboard the North Star on Aug. 15 in San Diego are (standing, from left) Bosun John Glenn, SIU Wilmington, Calif. Port Agent John Cox, AB Carmine Bova, AB Deocadio Romney, (seated) AB Saleh Alsinai and AB Fadhel Saleh. Seafarers LOG 3 �Horizon Hawaii Helps Save 3 Atlantic Rescue Takes Place in Rough Weather Merchant mariners aboard the SIU-crewed Horizon Hawaii during the mid-evening hours of May 17 came to the aid of three people in distress aboard a sailing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. While steaming on a southbound course for Puerto Rico— and located at 37 degrees 1 minute North Latitude and 72 degrees 44 minutes West Longitude—the Hawaii at about 8:55 p.m. received a distress call via radio from the Gina, a 44-foot Irwin Sloop. Three people (Kathleen O’Sullivan, Frank Grande and Captain Jay Sweet) were aboard the troubled vessel, which was located some 150 miles off the North Carolina coast and on a northbound course for Maine. Because of equipment malfunction, the Gina could not establish contact with the U.S. Coast Guard, or sail due to a broken shroud. To add to the trio’s problems, their fuel tanks were contaminated. Because their vessel’s decks were awash, however, they had no way to refuel. The craft was not taking on water yet, but it would only be a matter of time before their situation became grave. The sloop could only maneuver on a northerly course and, due to rough seas and swells, crew members feared the rolling might bring down their mast. After being briefed on all the particulars—especially the deteriorating sea conditions near the distressed vessel—and weighing his options, Hawaii Captain F. John Nicoll at about 9:15 p.m. changed course and headed for the Gina, which was located about 10 miles away and to the north. Some 40 minutes later, the Hawaii arrived on the scene and continued contact with the U.S. Coast Guard in New York who in turn relayed them to their counterparts in Portsmouth, Va. The resulting dialogue between the Hawaii and the Coast Guard led all concerned to the conclusion that it would be far too dangerous for the container ship crew to attempt to board the Gina to rescue its crew. In addition to darkness, the barometer at the time was going down, winds were northeasterly at 20-25 knots, the swell was 12-15 feet and the seas were 8 feet. The Coast Guard opted to dispatch a rescue helicopter and a C130 aircraft to the location for the rescue mission. Meanwhile the Hawaii, with its entire crew at the ready for whatever they were called upon to do, stood by with the Gina. While waiting, the Hawaii crew remained in contact with the Coast Guard, relaying messages back and forth between them and the Gina. About one hour later, the C130 joined the Hawaii at the scene. Another hour passed and the rescue helicopter arrived and began retrieving the sailboat crew. Shortly before 1 a.m., all three were safely aboard the helicopter and headed back to SIU’s Corgey, UIW’s Armstrong Elected VPs of Texas AFL-CIO An SIU official and a chief shop steward from the Seafarersaffiliated United Industrial Workers (UIW) made history in July when they were voted to key positions in the Texas AFL-CIO. SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and Mike Armstrong, chief shop steward at the UIW-contracted Crown Cork & Seal plant in Abilene, Texas, became the first two individuals affiliated with the SIU to occupy state labor federation executive board posts simultaneously in any state in the union. Corgey was re-elected vice president for District 3, Texas AFL-CIO while Armstrong was chosen as vice president for the federation’s District 15. Both were selected for their posts during the federation’s 43rd Constitutional Convention in Austin, Texas. This marks at least the seventh time that Corgey has been chosen for the vice president’s post in District 3. Armstrong, like Corgey, is no stranger to the labor movement or to the importance of grassroots political action. He currently is a four-term president of the Abilene/Big Country Central Labor Council. Armstrong also is serving his second three-year term as chief shop steward. Elsewhere at the convention, Communications Workers of America Local 6137 President Becky Moeller also made her mark in history. Moeller became the highest-ranking labor woman 4 Seafarers LOG Virginia. The Hawaii came about, increased to sea speed and resumed it course for San Juan. Seafarers aboard the Hawaii at the time of the rescue were: Bosun David Murray, ABMs Dwayne Gordon and Pat Lavin, ABWs Ricardo Quinones, Gregory Johnson, Keith Obryan and Wilfredo Cruz, QEE Roy Frett, OMU Omer Omer, GUDE Fadel Ghaleb, EU Eliester Montalvo, Oiler Pablo Albino, Chief Cook Leopoldo Ruiz, SB Joseph Gallo, UMM Arturo Lopez and UAs Sergio Gonzalez Lopez and Michael Pockat. Gina crew member Grande, who also is a captain, expressed his gratitude to everyone aboard the Hawaii in correspondence to Captain Nicoll. In part, Grande wrote: “Words cannot express my heartfelt gratitude for your assistance in my time of need. The Atlantic Ocean, far from a safe shore, is a lonely, desolate area. Hearing your response was a big factor in our safe rescue and ulti- Seafarers and officers aboard the Horizon Hawaii pose on deck for a snapshot after taking part in the rescue of three persons from a vessel in distress in the Atlantic Ocean. mate survival. To all the hands that responded and volunteered, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and present to you the ultimate gift: three lives saved. Your diligence and attention to detail, when presented with our emergency rescue, is indicative of a well-trained, coordinated crew.” Fellow Gina crew member O’Sullivan likewise was appreciative and in a letter to Captain Nicoll offered: “I can’t begin to Jersey City Mayor Hoists Merchant Marine Emblem For what is believed to be the first time in the history of Jersey City, N.J., the U.S. Merchant Marine standard flew above city hall this summer, joining the flags of the armed services. The flag was hoisted by Jersey City Mayor Glenn D. Cunningham, a former U.S. Marine, Jersey City Police captain and U.S. Marshall. Joining the mayor was his deputy, Eugene Drayton, a combat veteran of the Vietnam War and retired Hoboken, N.J. police describe the sense of relief we felt when you answered our Pan Pan…The willingness and enthusiasm of you and your crew to turn around and stand by us deserves gratitude and commendation that are beyond words. Our prayers to the Gods of the High Seas were answered in the form of a container ship called the Horizon Hawaii and its captain and crew. We are forever in your debt.” detective. The flag was a gift to the citizens of Jersey City, presented on behalf of the SIU by Recertified Steward (and former U.S. Marine) Joey Gallo Jr. Mayor Cunningham delivered an impromptu speech thanking Seafarers and all U.S. mariners for their “extraordinary contributions to our country.” He acknowledged the sacrifice of past and present mariners and wished all in theater throughout the world a safe return. Gallo thanked the mayor and deputy mayor for supporting the U.S. Merchant Marine. The mayor concluded by saying it was his pleasure “to be a brother of the Brotherhood of the Sea.” Gallo serves as a special assistant to the mayor on community, labor and port maritime issues. Mayor Cunningham hoists the flag as Deputy Mayor Drayton and Gallo observe. Dean Corgey Jersey City Mayor Glenn D. Cunningham (center) prepares to raise the U.S. Merchant Marine flag at city hall. Joining him are Deputy Mayor Eugene Drayton (left) and Recertified Steward Joey Gallo. Notice NMU WELFARE PLAN – CHANGES IN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The Plan Administrator will be notifying all Participants in the NMU Welfare Plan that benefit eligibility requirements will change effective January 1, 2004. Mike Armstrong in Texas and the first woman ever to be elected to the office of secretary-treasurer. Former secretary-treasurer and longtime labor official Emmett Sheppard was elected as the federation’s new president. Sheppard replaced Joe Gunn, who retired after holding the top office for 14 years. The revised rules will require a Participant to sail in covered employment for at least 120 days in a calendar year to be eligible for benefits in the following year. A Participant will also be required to sail one day within six calendar months before the date of a claim or sail in the month in which a claim is incurred as long as the day of employment precedes the date of the claim. Vacation days will no longer count as days of covered employment. The Plan Administrator supplied the following example of how the new rules will work. John Smith works in covered employment for 120 days in the period from January 1, to December 31, 2003. His last date of employment is December 31, 2003. He then works one day in January 2004 and one day in July 2004. Thus, he has fulfilled all of the eligibility requirements and the Plan will pay all covered medical expenses incurred in 2004. Periods of disability as a result of illness or an accident will count as covered employment as long as a Participant conforms to Plan Regulations. One half of the time spent attending courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education will also count as days of covered employment. Eligibility for each of the following years will be subject to the same requirements. Plan Participants are encouraged to review their work experience for 2003 in order to maintain their eligibility for benefits. September 2003 �SIU Stands Up for Mariners’ Rights Union Backs Most of MTSA’s New Regulations, But Stresses Need for Fair Rules for Shore Leave The enactment of effective, realistic and fair security rules to protect America’s ports and waterways from a terrorist attack continues to be a priority of the highest magnitude for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The agency on July 1 announced the publication of temporary interim rules governing the implementation of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2003 (MTSA) and solicited feedback via written comments from affected entities. As reported earlier in the Seafarers LOG, U.S. maritime unions, including the SIU, are at the forefront and remain extremely energetic in moving toward greater shipboard and port security. The SIU has met with representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, officials from numerous U.S. ports, the International Transport Workers’ Federation, the International Maritime Organization and the International Labor Organization, among others, to facilitate the identification and enactment of effective, realistic and fair security rules. In keeping with its resolve to remain active in this arena and pursue measures that best address the needs and satisfy the interests of its members, the SIU in correspondence to the U.S. Department of Transportation voiced its views on the recently published interim rules on the MTSA. Following are excerpts from the letter, which is dated July 31, signed by SIU President Michael Sacco and addressed to the Docket Management Facility, (USCG-2003-14792), U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 200590-0001: The Seafarers International Union of North America (SIU), AFL-CIO, representing thousands of American merchant mariners employed on U.S.-flag vessels in the domestic and international waterborne trades is pleased to generally comment on the temporary interim final rules published on July 1, 2003 with regard to the implementation of the Maritime Transportation Security Act, recent amendments to the International Maritime Organization’s International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS). Since our comments are general in nature and embody issues from several of the temporary interim rules, the SIU has chosen USCG-200314792, Implementation of National Maritime Security Initiatives, as the vehicle for submission of our comments. The SIU applauds the Coast Guard for its monumental effort in promulgating these extensive regulations in such a timely manner. The SIU generally endorses the precepts contained in the temporary interim rules dealing with the general implementation, vessel, port and facility security rules. However, there are select items within these rules that warrant concern and comment. The SIU will focus its comments on those issues, as follows: Access to Shore: The SIU advances that in promulgating its temporary interim final rules, the Coast Guard has failed to confront the current critical problem of seafarer access to shore. Shore leave is undoubtedly one of the most vital elements of a seafarer’s well being in terms of living and working conditions. Since seafarers live and work on a vessel for long periods of time, access to shore and access to the vessel by representatives of seafarers’ welfare and labor organizations is essential and should not be irresponsibly denied by ports and terminals. Unfortunately, widespread incidents have been reported where both U.S. and foreign merchant mariners have been denied access to shore at certain U.S. ports and terminals, even though the U.S mariner holds credentials that the Coast ITF’s Cockroft: Reexamine ‘Cozy Contract’ Between Taylor, Liberian Ship Registry The International Transport Workers’ Federation last month issued the following statement from ITF General Secretary David Cockroft. Commenting on Charles Taylor’s departure from Liberia, Cockroft said, “We’re more than glad to see the back of that villain and hope that his accomplices will also be swept from power. Any cleansing of the mire of corruption and violence that is Liberia must include the removal from their maritime posts of the justly UN condemned Benoni Urey and Agnes Taylor, and a reassessment of the cozy contract signed by [the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry] and the Liberian dictator.” He continued: “Putting aside September 2003 the joy of all decent people that Taylor is out, there are some issues about where the Liberian register goes from here that continue to concern us. These include the lack of any rule of law in Liberia and, by extension, the ships flying its flag. Compliance with international law and the rooting out of corruption must be one of the immediate tasks facing any new government, and the retention of FOC status does not bode well for that mission. “Liberia must develop sources of sustainable income generation and the $18 million provided by the flag, as well as being a drop in the ocean in terms of its reconstruction, humanitarian and developmental needs, does not meet that need.” Guard currently considers acceptable for access to waterfront facilities and port and harbor areas and the foreign-flag seafarer has been cleared by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The inconsistency of various maritime port (facility) security measures and precautions in many instances preclude a mariner’s opportunity for shore leave. It appears that every terminal and berth is interpreting its security advice in an individualistic fashion, often denying both U.S. and foreign seamen port access. Security procedures in some ports go far beyond what is currently recommended/required by federal agencies. In different parts of the country, private port facilities have required that U.S. merchant mariners remain on their vessels, denying them shore leave and port access even though these mariners hold federally issued identification documents. Often, these security precautions are not equally applied to truck drivers and contract workers from outside. Moreover, as previously noted in submissions to the docket on maritime security by various entities, current U.S. law recognizes that shore leave is necessary for a mariner’s well being and the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, as enunciated in the 1943 United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Aguilar vs. Standard Oil Company: “The assumption is hardly sound that the normal uses and purposes of shore leave are exclusively personal and have no relation to the vessel’s business. Men cannot live for long cooped up aboard ship without substantial impairment of their efficiency, if not also serious danger to discipline. Relaxation beyond the confines of the ship is necessary if the work is to go on, more so that it may move smoothly. No master would take a crew to sea if he could not grant shore leave, and no crew would be taken if it could never obtain it. Even more for the seaman than for the landsman, therefore, the superfluous is the necessary…to make life livable and to get work done. In short, shore leave is an elemental necessity in the sailing of ships, a part of the business as old as the art, not merely a personal diversion.” Denial of shore leave is patently unfair to merchant mariners and may be interpreted as a basic rejection of their human rights and a degradation of their human dignity. As noted, merchant mariners are oftentimes aboard a vessel months at a time. They look forward to shore leave in order take care of certain personal needs that many of us onshore take for granted—a phone call to family, a haircut, purchase of reading material, a visit to a church or religious seafarers’ welfare organization, or just a walk on land. The SIU believes that shore leave is a fundamental seafarers’ right—a cherished right that authorities should deny only in compelling circumstances and for compelling reasons. However, when seafarers are properly credentialed and vetted or have cleared scrutiny by Immigration and Naturalization Service, shore leave should not be arbitrarily denied. Recognizing the seriousness of this problem and possible repercussions and retaliatory possibilities, delegates to the International Maritime Organization’s Diplomatic Conference on Maritime Security in December 2002 adopted language to the ISPS Code on this urgent issue, as noted in the preamble to Part A, as follows: “Contracting governments when approving ship and port facility security plans should pay due cognizance to the fact that ship’s personnel live and work on the vessel and need shore leave and access to shore based seafarer welfare facilities, including medical care.” In our view, this phraseology implies that shore leave provisions should be addressed in ship and port facility security plans. The essentiality for crew shore leave was also emphasized in the ISPS Code mandatory Part A under the provisions for a port (facility) security plan. The port (facility) security plan “shall address procedures for facilitating shore leave for ship’s personnel or personnel changes, as well as access of visitors to the ship including representatives of seafarers’ welfare and labour organizations.” Unfortunately, the temporary interim rules issued by the Coast Guard do not reflect this ISPS requirement. Essentially, the agency has abdicated its responsibility to address the crucial shore leave problem. The temporary interim rule merely “encourages both the vessel and the facility operators to coordinate shore leave for mariners, as well as procedures for access through the facility by visitors, including port chaplains and union representatives.” The temporary interim rule places the responsibility on the vessel and facility owner/ operator to “ensure coordination of shore leave for vessel personnel or crew change-out, as well as access through the facility of visitors to the vessel, including representatives of seafarers’ welfare and labor organizations, in advance of the vessel’s arrival.” The Coast Guard does not require crew shore leave procedures to be included in the facility security plan, as stipulated in Part A of the ISPS Code. Therefore, the SIU urges the Coast Guard to include shore leave provisions as mandated in Part A of the ISPS Code as a required provision in the facility security plan final rule. Further, the SIU strongly recommends that the Coast Guard deny approval of a facility security plan if it does not include shore leave provisions and procedures. Area Maritime (Port) Security Committees: The SIU endorses the Coast Guard’s objective as articulated in the discussion of the temporary final rule with regard to area maritime security (USCG-2003-14733) that Port Security Committees established prior to the promulgation of this rule and established under the guidelines of Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 9-02 be considered Area Maritime Security (AMS) Committees. This determination provides the port and port community with a sense of continuity and further progression of the work initiated prior to the publication of a final rule. Moreover, in the discussion portion of this temporary interim rule, the Coast Guard enunciates its intent and lists specific groups that may be included in an Area Maritime Security Committee, including “…labor organizations, port managers, and vessel and facility owner/operator secuContinued on page 9 SIU Officials Discuss Maritime with Governor During last month’s meeting of the AFL-CIO executive council in Chicago, SIU President Mike Sacco (right) and SIU VP Great Lakes Tommy Orzechowski (left) chatted with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who formally addressed the executive board. The trio discussed the importance of maintaining and creating good jobs for the working families of Illinois and the crucial role that the U.S. Merchant Marine plays in America’s national and economic security. Seafarers LOG 5 �Winning Combination Alaskans, School Benefit from State’s Joint Efforts with Paul Hall Center Alaska and the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, in conjunction with the SIU and its contracted employers, continue to help provide residents of America’s northernmost state with the opportunity to start careers in the U.S. Merchant Marine. Six years ago, the union began working with Alaska’s congressional delegation, the governor’s office and local officials to offer Alaska citizens an avenue to join the unlicensed apprentice program offered at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. More recently, the union and school partnered with Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski and his administration to recruit and train dislocated workers from Alaska for jobs in the merchant marine through a Ketchikan-based nonprofit agency called SEA Link. Additionally, a separate Anchorage-based program has helped Alaskans gain employment on “riding gangs” aboard SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Company vessels taking North Slope crude to refineries on the West Coast. These efforts have been facilitated by the opening of the SIU hall in Anchorage, Alaska in May 1997. Since then, nearly 50 Alaskans have graduated from the unlicensed apprentice program, and many have returned to the Paul Hall Center to upgrade. Another 26 individuals currently are enrolled in different phases of apprentice training at the school, while three other Alaskans have Alaska native David Hammitt readies for the next hands-on exercise. completed the school’s program for military veterans. Through the program for displaced Alaska fishermen, which began only this year, 18 individuals have trained at Piney Point and subsequently shipped out aboard SIU-contracted vessels. A dozen more were ready to ship out as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press. Further, as of late August, 21 Alaskans were training at the Paul Hall Center via the SEA Link program. A dozen more were scheduled to start training this month, and 10 others are slated to begin their schooling in October. “With more work coming to Alaska through the movement of cargo and oil on U.S.-flag ships, it’s appropriate that Alaskans have the opportunity to work on these vessels,” said SIU President Michael Sacco. “Thanks to the cooperative work of the union, the school, the union’s contracted companies as well as government, these programs help give Alaskans the chance to travel to Piney Point and join others from around the country in learning what it takes to become a merchant mariner.” The apprentice program, substantially expanded in the 1990s, has been a staple of Piney Point training since the school opened in 1967. Trainees start with 12 weeks of basic seamanship schooling at the Paul Hall Center and then spend 90 days aboard a U.S.-flag ship alternately work- Eileen Lammers, the first Alaskan Indian female to graduate from the apprentice program, credits the school for encouraging and helping students. From apprentice training to upgrading, students from Alaska regularly take advantage of the vocational schooling opportunities available at the Paul Hall Center. Pictured above at the school are all the students from Alaska who were enrolled at Piney Point last month. ing in each shipboard department. Finally, they return to the school for another five weeks of safety and department-specific training. When Alaskans began entering the apprentice program in 1997, Alaska Senator Ted Stevens called it “a great opportunity for Alaskans to get the training they need for a maritime career. This program fills a void.” Harold Holten, SIU port agent in Anchorage, noted that Alaskans have flourished at the Paul Hall Center. “The individuals we’ve gotten from our recruiting efforts in Alaska have been exceptional,” he said. “They tend to be the leaders among their peers at the school.” He added, “This all started when Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska) visited a ship years ago while at port in Valdez and asked to speak to the Alaska hires. When the ship’s captain responded that there were no Alaskans on board and that he didn’t know of any crew members on other ships that were Alaskan, Congressman Young got the ball rolling with local marine businesses to sponsor schooling for Alaskans interested in seagoing jobs.” Since then, response from Alaskan students has been exceptionally positive. The remarks of Eileen Lammers, a recent graduate of the apprentice program, are very much representative of her follow Alaskans who have trained at Piney Point. “People at school want to help,” she said. “It’s tough love, but they really want us to succeed. I also was surprised by how much there is to learn. I started college when I was 17, was going into accounting but didn’t like it, and figured this (Piney Point) would be a way to figure out what I want. “I noticed a big difference right away,” she continued. “In college you’re in the books all the time. Here, if you need help, they take time out and show you how things are done. I see that with a lot of students here, including academics. In college, you’re on your own. Here, it’s more of a family organization. We help each other.” For more information about the Paul Hall Center, see pages 12-13. Gathering in the training and recreation center at Piney Point are the first displaced Alaskan fishermen to train at the Paul Hall Center. Joining them are (among others) SIU President Mike Sacco, Paul Hall Center VP Don Nolan and SIU Anchorage Representative Harold Holten. SIU of Canada President Examines Simulators SIU President Mike Sacco (left in both photos above) last month joined Roman Gralewicz (center in top photo, right in photo directly above), president of the SIU of Canada, on a tour and demonstration of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education’s state-of-the-art simulators. With the union presidents in the top photo is Deck Department Instructor Larry Malone. The school’s simulators offer comprehensive training for mariners in the deck and engine departments. Alaskan students participate in lifeboat training. 6 Seafarers LOG September 2003 �Delta Queen Crew Completes Safety Training Instructor Mike Daras (above, left) of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education recently conducted shipboard safety training for Seafarers and officers aboard the passenger vessel Delta Queen in New Orleans. From June 19-26, 104 students completed hands-on training in CPR, automated external defibrillators, blood-borne pathogens and more. Among those who participated were SIU Lead Deckhands Glen Gross (above, right) and Miles Souders (right). In cooperation with the operators, Paul Hall Center instructors regularly conduct training aboard Seafarers-crewed vessels. Daras was at it again last month, offering safety training aboard the American Queen. MCTF Opposes Efforts To Repeal Jones Act The Maritime Cabotage Task Force (MCTF), to which the SIU is affiliated, recently announced it strongly opposes efforts by U.S. Rep. Ed Case (DHawaii) to repeal the Jones Act. Bills introduced by Rep. Case in the House of Representatives on July 24 would provide Jones Act exemptions for all non-contiguous trades, including Hawaii; Hawaii alone; and Hawaii agriculture and livestock. In announcing its vigorous opposition to efforts to weaken or repeal the Jones Act, the MCTF noted that the highly competitive trade to Hawaii and other non-contiguous destinations will be further enhanced in the next year or so by the addition of new, state-of-the-art containerships and auto carriers. “The Jones Act and related cabotage laws form the cornerstone of U.S. maritime policy,” the MCTF noted. “The pacesetting Jones Act fleet supports the nation’s military and economic soundness. So efficient is the fleet that it moves 24 percent of the country’s domestic cargo for less than 2 percent of the nation’s freight bill. The national security importance of the Jones Act was demonstrated most recently during Operation Iraqi Freedom, as domestic vessels, crewed by American seafarers, provided support for U.S. troops engaged in the conflict.” The task force, founded in 1995, arguably is the most broad-based coalition the maritime industry has ever assembled. Its 400-plus members span the United States and represent maritime labor, ship and barge owners and operators, shipbuilders and repair yards, marine equipment manufacturers and vendors, trade associations, pro-defense groups and companies in other modes of domestic transportation. “These widespread but allied interests have come together for one purpose—to promote U.S. maritime cabotage laws,” the MCTF pointed out. “Nationwide, 37,000-plus vessels compete in the various Jones Act trades and annually carry more than 1 billion tons of cargo and 100 million passengers. The Jones Act fleet generates nearly 125,000 jobs, 80,000 of which are aboard vessels.” SOCP to Meet in Piney Point The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md., is scheduled to host the next meeting of the Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP). The meeting dates are Oct. 7-8. In announcing the conference, the SOCP noted that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta has been invited to address the group, and U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert is a con- firmed speaker. A panel presentation on “short sea shipping” initiatives as well as technical presentations on Automatic Identification Systems in the barge industry, intermodal freight opportunities on the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System and SE Michigan, GPS-based cargo tracking systems and cargo container advanced 3-D scanning will round out the first day’s agenda. The second day features updates on projects such as the SOCP’s mariner administrative card (MAC), ILO/IMO mariner credentialing activities, and more. More information is available at www.socp.org SOCP is a private/public partnership formed in 1993 to share resources and the application of technology to improve profitability, ship safety, training, and quality of operations, equipment reliability, productivity and competitiveness for its members. Welcome Home to a Hero UIW Member’s Son Returns from War in Iraq Life these days for Janet Thompson, a member of the SIU-affiliated United Industrial Workers (UIW), is filled with joy. It is evident not only in the genuine smile she again wears on her face, but also in her outgoing cheerfulness, which for a spell was absent. The senior pension processor, who works in the Seafarers Pensions and Death Benefits office in Camp Springs, Md., has returned to “her old self” because her son James “Jamie” Thompson is safely home and out of harm’s way. The 21-yearold U.S. Army Specialist returned to his home base at Fort Benning, Ga. July 16 following a 192-day deployment in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He spent the following week home with his wife, Melissa, his mother and younger sibling Jeffrey. “I’m just so relieved to know that he is home and safe,” said Janet, who has been in the union for more than 20 years. “Now I don’t have to worry about him and whether or not he is all right. “We’re all so thankful that he returned uninjured,” she continued. “Our prayers go out to all the other families across America September 2003 and in allied countries who still have loved ones in Iraq. Our thoughts especially are with those who lost love ones during the hostilities.” A fire support specialist (aka artilliary forward observer), Thompson is assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. His job entails going on patrol, locating enemy forces and then calling back their positions to the main element along with requests for various types of indirect fire (artillery, mortars, close air support) to dislodge them. Jamie and his comrades arrived in Kuwait Jan. 8 and made final preparations for the mission at hand while other American and allied units (and equipment) arrived in theatre and established their predetermined positions. “We stayed in camps in various locations out in the desert when we first got in country,” recalled Thompson. On April 5, while sitting in the vicinity of the Karbala Gap, Thompson—along with thousands of his other brothers and sisters in arms—received the order they had been anticipating: Advance on Baghdad. Led by the 3rd Infantry Divi- sion, American and allied Forces spent the next four days moving toward Iraq’s capital city. They encountered major as well as minor battles along the way, paying for their advances with some loss of life and scores of casualties. “This was my first experience with combat,” Thompson shared. “In a word, it was interesting, but there were still many moments of sheer terror. I belong to a Field Artillery unit, but during combat operations, my platoon and I were attached to an infantry battalion—that we fought alongside—to provide fire support. During this time, we were a part of the Headquarters Company, which consisted of over 250 personnel. “We were all expecting it (Operation Iraqi Freedom) to be short like Desert Shield and Desert Storm,” Thompson continued, “but after the first couple of days we came to the realization that we were there for the long haul. We all were expecting a real fight . . . for the Iraqis to fight tooth and nail. That’s what we were expecting, but that’s not quite what we got.” American and allied troops SPEC James “Jamie” Thompson, center, met with SIU President Mike Sacco, left, and SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez recently following his return to the United States from Operation Iraqi Freedom. Thompson, the son of UIW member Janet Thompson, served in Iraq for 192 days. entered Baghdad on April 5 and ultimately took control of the capital city on April 9 as all major resistance collapsed. Saddam Hussein’s control was broken and the Iraqi people at long last were free. “Once we were in Baghdad, it was kind of weird driving down the streets and having people cheer for you,” Thompson said. “Mothers were coming up and thanking you because their children could now grow up and live a normal life. “It felt great knowing that we actually helped the Iraqi people out of a tough situation,” he continued. “We got rid of a dictator that has been oppressing them for a long time.” Although he now is back at his home base, Thompson and his comrades likely will see duty again in Iraq. “It’s nice to be home, but I think I’ll eventually have to go back and participate in our ongoing peace-keeping mission,” Thompson said. “It’s natural for relatives back home to worry about their sons and daughters in uniform when war breaks out,” Thompson concluded, “but I look at it as doing the job that the Army has trained me to do. I’ve been in for three years now and have three more to go before my enlistment is up. At that time, I’ll probably reenlist and make the Army my career.” Seafarers LOG 7 �WWII-Era American Victory, Ready to ‘Relive History,’ Seeks Volunteer Crew The American Victory, an historic Victory class ship of the World War II, Korea and Vietnam eras, is nearly ready to sail again. Since the American Victory arrived in Tampa, Fla. in September 1999 from the James River (Va.) Reserve Fleet, thousands of volunteer hours and nearly $4 million in private money have helped to restore the vessel to a world-class seagoing maritime museum. The American Victory Mariners Memorial and Museum Ship (AVMM&MS), located on board the American Victory, honors the men and women who served the United States in times of war and peace and portrays the historical and economic significance of the maritime industry in the development of the Tampa Bay region. Volunteer crew members, many of whom served aboard the American Victory or other similar ships, will be available on the vessel to answer questions and share stories about life at sea during the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. The goal of the AVMM&MS is to provide a first-class, interactive maritime educational experience for visitors of all ages. Additionally, it plans to sail the ship one weekend each month for a “Relive History” cruise. Each of these 7-hour day cruises on Tampa Bay will provide a chance for up to 800 passengers to experience what life at sea was like on board merchant vessels of that era. The American Victory, a restored merchant vessel, will provide a complete maritime educational experience for visitors of all ages. The cruises will feature mock aircraft attacks by vintage planes, big band music, buffet style dining and memorial services honoring the men and women who lost their lives building, sailing and defending America’s merchant fleet. The ship already has undergone successful sea trials and, pending final approval from the U.S. Coast Guard, the cruises will begin sometime this fall. II, the American Victory served as a seagoing “good will ambassador” for the United States under the Marshall Plan, supplying food, vehicles and manufacturing machinery to the war-torn countries of Europe and the Near East. During the Korean War and in Vietnam, the American Victory and other merchant ships transported cargo, fuel and ammunition from all over the world. History Seeking Volunteer Crew Members Slightly longer, wider, faster and stronger than the Liberty ships, which were easy prey for submarines, a new class of vessels was commissioned in 1942. The American Victory was one of 534 Victory ships built between mid-1944 and mid-1946 to replace the Liberty class of merchant vessel. Immediately after World War One of the goals of the AVMM&MS is to staff the American Victory with volunteer crew members. Interested retired Seafarers who still are certified should call (813) 228-8766. They also may e-mail their interest to amvic@aol.com or online at www.americanvictory.org. ‘Father Matt’ Siekierski, SIU Friend, Dies at 53 The Seafarers International Union and the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education lost a good friend with the passing of Rev. Fr. Matthew Siekierski. Father Matt, as he was known, was the pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in LaPlata, Md. He died Aug. 3 after a heart attack at the age of 53. In 1996, Father Matt presided over the funeral of Joseph Sacco, the late executive vice president of the SIU. Three years later, he delivered the invocation at the dedication ceremony of the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School in Valley Lee, Md. Pastor Siekierski was born in Goodman, Wis. He attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Oneida, Wis., St. Norbert College in DePere, Wis. and St. Mary’s College in Baltimore. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 14, 1977 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in Washington, D.C. After several assignments in the Maryland area, Father Matt was named pastor at Sacred Heart in 1996. In 1989, he served a two-year term on the Priest Retirement Board; in 1999, he served three years as Dean, Charles County Deanery; and in December 2001, he was appointed Episcopal Vicar for St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert Counties. Father Matt delivers the invocation at the dedication of the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School in 1999. He also served as an adviser to Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, archbishop of Washington. Father Matt was in the news last year when he helped rally the residents of LaPlata to rebuild after a deadly tornado tore through their community. The tornado, which killed five people, leveled entire blocks in the downtown area, including Sacred Heart’s 500-student Archbishop Neal School. Pastor Siekierski, who was the school’s administrator, took part in groundbreaking ceremonies for a new facility, which is scheduled to open in January. Interment took place at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in LaPlata. Helping celebrate Father Matt’s life was Archbishop McCarrick. Survivors include his parents, Anne and Matthew Siekierski of Goodman; a brother; two sisters; five nieces and four nephews. Migrant Smuggling Scheme Involved Fake Mariner IDs A federal grand jury in Miami on July 24 returned an indictment charging five individuals with migrant smuggling and the use of fake seafarer documents. Accused of conspiracy to commit offenses or to defraud the United States, as well as encouraging or inducting an alien to come to, enter or reside in the United States—all violations of Title 18 United States Code— were Maria Machado Diaz, Larry Milton, Guillermo Vidaurre, Delber Diaz and Marvin Joseph Jr. In addition to migrant smuggling, Joseph also was charged with fraud and related activity in connection with identification docu- ments and information. Maria and Delber Diaz also were indicted for making false statements. The announcement of the indictments jointly was released by Marcos Daniel Jimenez, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Rear Adm. Harvey Johnson, commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, U.S. Coast Guard; and Jonathan Sall, special agent in charge, U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the defendants each face between five and 10 years’ imprisonment and Retired SUP Official Dooley Dies at 85 Jim Dooley, a retired official with the Seafarers-affiliated Sailors’ Union of the Pacific (SUP), passed away July 20 in Washington State. He was 85. Dooley started going to sea in 1935. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was aboard the USS Missouri from its commissioning through the Japanese surrender. After the war, he returned to the merchant marine. Dooley became a patrolman with the SUP in Seattle in 1949. He was transferred to Hawaii in 1956. During various points in the ensuing 10 years, he served as president of Honolulu’s Port Council of the Maritime Trades 8 Seafarers LOG Department and also as head of the AFL-CIO’s local committee on political education. Additionally, Dooley served as president of the local central labor council. From the mid-1960s until his retirement in 1988, Dooley worked as the SUP’s branch manager in Portland, Ore. He also served as president of the area central labor council. Dooley reportedly had been in failing health for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Maureen. Funeral services took place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Edmonds, Wash. multiple fines of $250,000 if convicted. Maria Diaz and her associates have been under scrutiny by the former agencies since October 2002. Undercover agents conducted frequent operations in which they kept tight surveillance on the subjects, purchased false mariner employment documents and obtained audio and video evidence on all of the suspects. Specifically, the indictment alleges that the defendants sent numerous letters to the U.S. government stating that certain aliens were guaranteed employment on ships docked in Miami. In each case, the aliens were not guaranteed employment on the vessels as stated by the defendants. All suspects arrested were placed in the custody of the United States Marshals. Maria Diaz is being held on a $50,000 corporate security bond. Milton and Vidaurre were both released on $50,000 personal security bonds. As of press time for the Seafarers LOG, Joseph Jr., and Delber Diaz were still fugitives. SIU President Welcomes AMMV SIU President Mike Sacco (above, left) last month addressed officials and members of the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) who visited the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. The SIU president brought AMMV members up to date on the effort to reauthorize the U.S. Maritime Security Program. Among other topics, he also discussed the latest training opportunities for mariners at the Paul Hall Center, and recapped the U.S. Merchant Marine’s performance during the combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Introducing Sacco is AMMV National President Hank Cap. Pictured below are a few of the other AMMV guests. September 2003 �Truly Special Mission ‘Warrior Foundation’ Helps Families of Fallen Patriots Occasionally, an idea comes along that is so decent, logical and humanitarian, it makes one wonder why no one thought of it sooner. That’s arguably the case when it comes to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a 23-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to providing surviving children of Special Operations Forces (SOF) with the college education their fallen parent would have wanted for them. The concept is straightforward: not only helping the families of American patriots, but also not penalizing them for being part of an extended part of a high-risk force. Because of the SIU’s role as part of the nation’s fourth arm of defense, Seafarers undoubtedly can appreciate both the importance of SOF missions as well as the risks involved. Further, in light of Operation Enduring Freedom—sometimes described by military officers as America’s first special operations war—the number of SOF personnel at risk inevitably will increase. In describing its mission, the foundation noted, “As the war on terrorism continues to unfold, Special Operations Forces will be facing new challenges all too frequently. In fact, there has never been a greater need for Special Operations Forces than right now—and Special Operations Forces will continue to be the force of choice time and time again during this tumultuous period. “Special Operations personnel are conducting more missions, in more places, and under a broader range of conditions than ever before. These missions entail high operational tempos, heavy and unpredictable deployment schedules, personal hardships and, by their very nature, inordinate casualties both in operations and training. Since the Iranian hostage rescue attempt in 1980, America’s Special Operations Forces have suffered casualties at more than 15 times the rate of conventional forces. Most of these casualties occur at an early age, at the beginning of their careers, thus leaving behind families who have yet to accumulate the resources to provide for their surviving children’s college education. “The Special Operations ‘Union Plus’ Offers Consumer Benefits Union Plus gives Seafarers and their families access to a number of cost-saving benefits programs. Union Plus (formerly Union Privilege) is a non-profit entity created in 1986 by the AFLCIO to provide union members and their families with valuable consumer benefits. Basically, the organization secures good rates for union members who are enrolled in the various programs, based on the potential collective purchasing power of all members of participating unions. In short, it’s a case of strength in numbers. The following is a list of Union Plus programs in which the SIU participates. For more information about a particular program, call the appropriate Union Plus telephone number or visit www.unionplus.org Credit Card Apply online at www.unionpluscard.com or call 1-800522-4000. Secured Credit Card Call 1-800-622-2580. Mortgage and Real Estate Call 1-800-848-6466. Life Insurance Call 1-800-899-2782. National Labor College Scholarship For more details, call 1-301431-5404. Loan Program Apply online at www.unionplusloan.com or call 1-888235-2759. Accidental Death Insurance Call 1-800-899-2782 or enroll online at www.unionplus.org. Family Savers Hotel Royal Plaza Call 1-800-248-7890. Car Rentals To find out more, visit www.unionplus.org; call Avis at 1-800-698-5685, ID# B723700 or Budget at 1800455-2848, ID# V816100. Union-Made Checks Call 1-888-864-6625. Flower Service Visit www.unionplus.org or call 1-888-667-7779 to place an order. North American Van Lines Call 1-800-524-5533. Health Savings Call 1-800-228-3523 for more details. Auto Insurance Program For comparison quotes, go to www.unionplus.org or call 1-800-294-9496 to apply. Your Credit Score For $11, you can get your credit score, credit report, and suggestions for improving your score. Visit www.unionplus.org. Education Services Vacation Tours Visit www.unionplus.org or call 1-877-881-1022. Call 1-800-590-1104 for more information. September 2003 Warrior Foundation strives to relieve Special Operations personnel of the one concern, their families, that might distract them from peak performance when they need to be—and when America needs them to be—at their very best.” Today, according to the foundation, more than 400 such deserving children exist who should not be denied the education their fallen parent would surely have wanted for them. With nearly 100 children eligible each year for college in the years 2003 through 2010, the Foundation’s estimated financial need through 2010 is $25 million. The foundation began in 1980 as the Col. Arthur D. “Bull” Simons Scholarship Fund. The Bull Simons Fund was created after the Iranian hostage rescue attempt to provide college educations for the 17 children surviving the nine men killed or incapacitated at Desert One. It was named in honor of the legendary Army Green Beret, Bull Simons, who repeatedly risked his life on rescue missions. Following creation of the United States Special Operations Command, and as casualties mounted from actions such as Operations “Urgent Fury” (Grenada), “Just Cause” (Panama), “Desert Storm” (Kuwait and Iraq), and “Restore Hope” (Somalia), the Bull Simons Fund gradually expanded its outreach program to encompass all Special Operations Forces. Thus, in 1995 the Family Liaison Action Group (established to support the families of the 53 Iranian hostages) and the Spectre (Air Force gunship) Association Scholarship Fund merged to form the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. In 1998 the Foundation extended the scholarship and financial aid counseling to also include training fatalities since the inception of the Foundation in 1980. This action immediately added 205 children who were now eligible for college funding. The forces covered by the Foundation are stationed in units throughout the United States and at overseas bases. Some of the largest concentrations of Special Operations Forces are at military bases at Fort Bragg, N.C.; Hurlburt Field, Fla.; Coronado Naval Station, Calif.; Dam Neck, Va.; MacDill AFB, Fla.; Fort Lewis, Wash.; Fort Stewart, Ga.; Fort Campbell, Kentucky.; Little Creek, Va.; Fort Carson, Col.; Royal Air Force Base Mildenhall, United Kingdom; and Kadena Air Base, Japan. To date, 48 children of fallen special operations warriors have graduated from college. Children from all military services have received or been offered Warrior Foundation scholarships, to include: 246 Army, 148 Air Force, 26 Navy, and 3 from the Marine Corps. As Fox News anchor John Wilson said in a recent commentary, “If you’re looking for a pressing need that will have real results in the future, there is no question that these children of fallen patriots deserve special help.” For more information, visit the web site www.specialops.org. U.S., China Resume Maritime Talks The United States and China on July 31 in San Francisco resumed ongoing talks on a new bilateral maritime pact. The previous such agreement between the two nations, which was finalized in 1988 and covered a 10-year period, expired in 1998. Captain William Schubert, U.S. Maritime administrator, led the U.S. delegation during the meeting, while Su Xiang, director general of the Department of Water Transport, headed the Chinese contingent. The San Francisco meeting marked the first time officials from the two nations had convened to discuss a new treaty since April. During the April summit, the two countries left several significant issues pertinent to a new agreement unresolved, but signed a memorandum of consultation that noted the progress of their previous negotiations and underscored their resolve to craft a new accord. “The resolution of all these issues in the context of a new package of commitments is the foundation of concluding a new maritime agreement,” the memorandum of consultation said in part. Among the matters unresolved that caused the U.S. concern, according to several sources, were restrictions imposed by China on carriers and nonvessel-operating common carriers (NVOCC), requirements that NVOCCs provide large financial deposits in China and the treatment of Chinese stateowned carriers under U.S. controlled carrier rules. As of press time for the Seafarers LOG, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) had not released any particulars about the latest talks. Communications officials indicated, however, that indepth information pertaining to the meeting is forthcoming. Union Plus Announces Promotion To Win Union-Made Car, Other Prizes Union members may win a new union-made vehicle from the Union Plus auto buying service. Union Plus is a non-profit entity founded by the AFL-CIO to help union families secure various services at low and discounted rates. Last month, the organization announced that it’s “Win a Union Car” promotion gives members a chance to win a new Ford Mustang, F-150 or Freestar. Additional prizes of Bose and Koss stereo equipment will also be awarded. There is no cost to enter the promotion. For more information, members may call toll-free 1-877-800-2924, or they may enter online at www.winunioncar.com. Winners will be announced on December 31, 2003. The Union Plus auto buying program is a free service designed to help members find a new or used car, van or truck. The auto buying service will even negotiate the best price for members. According to Union Plus, “The service uses an extensive, up-to-the-minute database of vehicles and a network of authorized car dealers. Plus, if members support fellow members by purchasing a new union-made car, they’ll save another $100.” The toll-free number for the auto program is the same one listed earlier: 1-877-800-2924. SIU Responds to MTSA’s Interim Rules Continued from page 5 rity representatives.” As noted, labor organizations are specifically identified as stakeholders for membership on the committee. However, Section 103.305 Composition of an Area Maritime Security (AMS) Committee does not follow suit but instead advances that members may be generally selected from among “…(5) maritime industry; (6) other port stakeholders having a special competence in maritime security….” The SIU believes that labor representation on these committees is absolutely critical to effective port security for the information and knowledge that they may impart and, therefore, recommends that Section 103.305 in the temporary interim rule be clarified to specifically articulate that seafaring labor organizations be seriously considered in the selection process for these committees. It is our view that seafaring labor organizations are in a unique position to ascertain and address the vulnerabilities of ports their vessels traverse and in which their union hiring halls and officials reside…. Crew Screening: The SIU fully supports Section 104.265 (e)(4) of USCG-2003-14749, Vessel Security. This provision basically acknowledges the sensitivity of screening and crew searches by barring other vessel personnel from performing such screening, unless security clearly requires it. The provision further requires that such screening take into account a seafarer’s human rights and basic human dignity. The SIU trusts that the basic principles articulated in this provision continue to be recognized and adhered to by company and facility operators/owners in the implementation of security measures. The SIU anticipates that the Coast Guard will give our comments due consideration as the agency moves forward to the promulgation of the final rule implementing specific provisions of the MTSA and the ISPS Code…(End of letter) Seafarers LOG 9 �At Sea And Ashore With the SIU Among those receiving medals from Vice Adm. Brewer were Chief Steward Robert Firth (left), who sailed on the William R. Butler, and Steward/Baker Shirley Adkins (below) from the USNS Soderman. Firth sails from the port of Mobile, Ala.; Adkins ships from Norfolk, Va. Vice Adm. David L. Brewer III, USN, MSC commander, praised the nearly 1,400 commercial mariners assigned to 25 of MSC’s afloat prepositioning ships for their key role during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom at a ceremony honoring these mariners held at MSC headquarters June 20. The galley gang aboard the Seabulk Arctic enjoys working together. This photo was taken when the ship arrived in Tacoma, Wash. From the left are Steward/Baker Chris Amigable, GVA Carlos Madayag and Chief Cook Evelina Barnes. Harry Wessel (right), who works as an electrician in the crane department at the Horizon terminal in San Juan, P.R., receives a safety award for his work during the first quarter of 2003. The SIU was well represented at a recent birthday party for Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii). From the left are QMED Joey Canlas, Crowley Tug Captain Ed Brooks and his wife, Alice, Sally Dietz, SIU Hawaii Port Agent Neil Dietz, Abercrombie, Chief Cook Lloyd Lawrence and Pensioner Beltran Pino. Darryl Alexander shows the medal he was awarded recently for his service during Operation Enduring Freedom. Alexander sailed as an AB aboard the USNS Charlton. He ships from the port of St. Louis. 10 Seafarers LOG The crew aboard the USNS Soderman was happy to return to Jacksonville after working hard in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. From the left are Chief Engineer Ron Vondracheck, QMED Nasser Aljahmi, Steward/Baker Shirley Adkins and Bosun Lynn Mallis. September 2003 �Future Seafarer Victor (Little Vic) Nuñez Jr. joins his father, SIU Port Agent Victor Nuñez, at the Santurce hall in Puerto Rico. On this page, we share with our readers some of the special days in the lives of Seafarers around the world. If you have a family-related photo you would like to be included in the next family photo page, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photos will be returned, if so requested. If e-mailing digital images, please send them to dhirtes@seafarers.org. The higher the resolution, the better. SIU Wilmington Port Agent John Cox and his wife, Tausha, are the proud parents of Alexis Margaret. Born March 7, 2003, Alexis weighed in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. Congratulations to SIU member Carl E. Bridges, who graduated in August from Texas Southern University, where he majored in psychology (with a minor in African American history). Bridges shipped out of the Houston hall, sailing in the deck and steward departments as bosun, AB, steward and chief cook. He hopes to pursue a degree in admiralty law. Bridges says he is a “true union member for life.” Bosun Rick Bernard’s daughter joined him aboard the Cape Inscription during welcoming ceremonies in Long Beach, Calif. as Bernard and the other crew members were presented with Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals and certificates from Captain Paul Foran and Captain Frank Johnston, western regional director of MarAd. It was wedding bells for AB George K. Marfo and his bride, Lethina, when they tied the knot July 2, 2002 in Garapan, Saipan. Marfo last sailed aboard the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez. Josh Taylor (left), 5, and his brother, Nick, 10, caught some catfish in the pond at the Paul Hall Center while vacationing there this past summer. Their mother, Donna Taylor, a graduate of the trainee program at Piney Point who now sails from San Francisco, was upgrading her steward department skills by taking the advanced galley course. September 2003 Seafarers LOG 11 �STCW Demonstration of Compe The Paul Hall Center’s unlicensed apprentice program is packed with practical training, both at the school and aboard ship (phase 2). A lot of that hands-on schooling is required by STCW 95. Among other skills, apprentices learn steering, cargo handling, and STCW Basic Safety. They train in all three shipboard departments. The school offers dozens of U.S. Coast Guard-approved upgrading courses, virtually all of which include substantial hands-on components. In addition to department-specific training, the Paul Hall Center conducts safety specialty classes open to all eligible students, including the heavily attended STCW Basic Safety Training (BST). HAN TRAIN F or all the complexities of the amended STCW convention, much of its essence boils down to requiring mariners to maintain or advance their endorsements through practical demonstrations of skills, rather than taking written tests. That marked a big overall change for the industry throughout the world. But, at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, such practical displays are nothing new. “Hands-on training and the practical demonstration of shipboard competencies—that’s what the school has been doing for 36 years,” said J.C. Wiegman, assistant director of training at the Piney Point, Md. facility. “It’s old hat to us, and that background undoubtedly helped the school as we modified our curriculums to comply with STCW requirements.” He added that, on one hand, writing and implementing the new courses, as well as modifying some existing ones, was a lot of work. At the same time, much of the critical content already was in place, simply because the school has emphasized hands-on training since day one. “The STCW competencies themselves are not new to us. They just have new titles,” Wiegman noted. STCW is part of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for mariners. The original convention was adopted in 1978. The amended convention (known as STCW 95), signed by the U.S. and 119 other nations, clearly affects the training and upgrading of mariners. It established minimum standards for masters, officers and watchkeeping 12 Seafarers LOG September 2003 �etency at the Paul Hall Center NDS NING personnel on seagoing merchant ships and aboard some smaller vessels operating in near coastal waters. For example, all mariners employed or engaged in any capacity aboard a seagoing vessel, with designated safety or pollution-prevention duties in the operation of the ship, must provide evidence of having achieved or retained (within the previous five years) the required standard of competency in personal survival techniques, fire prevention and fire fighting, elementary first aid and personal safety and social responsibility before they are assigned any shipboard duty. These standards are taught in the Paul Hall Center’s STCW Basic Safety Training course. Similarly, ratings forming part of a navigational watch are required to demonstrate competencies such as steering, knot tying and lifeboat handling, while ratings forming part of an engineering watch must show certain skills on the steam, diesel or gas turbine simulator. The Paul Hall Center’s STCW-related courses—all approved by the U.S. Coast Guard—include basic safety training, basic fire fighting, advanced fire fighting, STCW proficiency in survival craft, STCW crowd management, STCW crisis management, STCW medical care provider, AB (ratings forming part of a navigational watch), oiler (ratings forming part of an engineering watch), QMED junior engineer and many, many others. September 2003 Seafarers LOG 13 �Cable Ship Crew Memorializes Bosun Libby Recertified Steward Shawn Fujiwara submitted the following article along with accompanying photos. Bosun Libby passed away May 9, 2002. He was 74. Bosun Herb Libby spent most of his years with the SIU sailing aboard the Long Lines. Seafarers and officers aboard the cable ship Tyco Decisive remembered the late Bosun Herb Libby on May 9, the first anniversary of his passing, when they scattered his ashes to sea. It was hoped that his home of 30 years, the cable ship Long Lines, would make one final voyage (and would be utilized for the ceremony), but the vessel was retired before that was possible. Known simply as Libby to all who sailed with him, Bosun Libby joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943, at age 15, because he wanted to be part of the war effort. He sailed in the North and South Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean theaters. Libby was in two North Atlantic convoys, never losing a ship. He did see others go down, and said he was very fortunate. After the war, Libby joined the ranks of the SIU, becoming a bosun in 1951. Recertified Bosun Thor IMPORTANT NOTICE SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN COBRA NOTICE HEALTH CARE CONTINUATION Under federal law, a participant and his or her dependents have the right to elect to continue their Plan coverage in the event that they lose their eligibility. This right is granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as “COBRA.” The COBRA law allows a participant and his or her dependents to temporarily extend their benefits at group rates in certain circumstances where coverage under the Plan would otherwise end. A participant and his or her dependents have a right to choose this continuation coverage if they lose their Plan coverage because the participant failed to meet the Plan’s seatime requirements. In addition, a participant and his or her dependents may have the right to choose continuation coverage if the participant becomes a pensioner ineligible for medical benefits. The participant’s dependents may also elect continuation coverage if they lose coverage under the Plan as the result of the participant’s (1) death; (2) divorce; or (3) Medicare eligibility. A child can also elect COBRA if as the result of his or her age, he or she is no longer a dependent under the Plan rules. If a member and his or her dependents feel that they may qualify, or if they would like more information concerning these rights, they should contact the Plan office at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Since there are important deadlines that apply to COBRA, please contact the Plan as soon as possible to receive a full explanation of the participant’s rights and his or her dependents’ rights. As the flag flew at half mast, Seafarers and officers on the Tyco Decisive bid farewell to their friend and shipmate. Young recalls that when he and Libby sailed together aboard the Long Lines, “he told me that I was going to be a lifer. That was 15 years ago, and I’m still with the cable ships. Libby instilled in me pride in the union and taught me many of the practices that I still use today.” Bosun Libby and the Long Lines crew are featured in photographs at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. On Friday, May 9 at 1805 under dark clouds and setting sun, all hands gathered aboard the Tyco Decisive to pay their respects for a fallen shipmate. With the U.S. flag flying at half mast, Captain J.L. Sanders (who sailed with Bosun Libby on the Long Lines) gave last rites. Bosun Young reflected on their years of sailing with Libby, noting that he was a good shipmate and a great friend to all who knew him. All hands then joined in bidding Libby an eternal journey to the deep. With “Amazing Grace” playing, his ashes along with a small barley chain which came from the Long Lines were returned to the sea at 6 degrees 46.9N Lat 94 degrees 33.8W, followed by three short blasts of the ship’s whistle. Seafarers Are Active in Baltimore Continued from page 24 Baltimore last month was preparing for an important sea trial. Seafarers on the new cable ship Tyco Decisive were readying the 456-foot vessel for a practice run. Christened in Baltimore in June, the Decisive is a “Reliance Class” ship built and outfitted to provide outstanding undersea cable maintenance and new marine cable installations. A sister ship, the Tyco Dependable, was christened earlier this year in Honolulu. Overall, the port of Baltimore is vital to the local economy, generating an estimated $1.4 billion in annual revenue and employing nearly 126,700 Marylanders in maritime-related jobs. Pictured from left to right aboard the Tyco Decisive are (seated) AB Ruben Siclot, OMU Chris Corpuz, OMU Joselito Vicente, OMU Efren Redil, Chief Steward Dante Slack, Chief Cook Jorge Lanas, (standing) OMU Alfredo Mendoza, AB Harold Gierbolini, GUS Argelio Perez, AB Francisco Calit, SIU Port Agent Dennis Metz and OS Michael Widmark. Left: Chief Engineer Jim Varela, displaying his Piney Point class ring, says the Paul Hall Center helped him advance. AB Terrence Carmody (at wheel), Bosun Francisco Bravo USNS Denebola SEAFARERS BENEFIT PLANS NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS Keep the Plan Informed of your Address Changes It is important that all participants remember to keep the Plan informed of any change of address. Update your Beneficiary Designations Keep your beneficiary designations up to date. In the event that your beneficiary predeceases you, you must submit a substitute designation. Inform the Plan of your Divorce In order for your spouse to be eligible to receive continuation coverage (under COBRA) from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, you or your spouse must inform the Plan at the time of your divorce. Please submit a copy of the divorce decree to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Full-time College Students If your dependent child is a full-time college student, you must submit a letter of attendance every semester in order for your child to be covered by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan P.O. Box 380 Piney Point, MD 20674 14 Seafarers LOG Chief Cook John Cator signs a union report aboard the USNS Denebola as SIU Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz distributes forms to the crew. Electrician James Demoui checks gauges aboard the Wright. A view from the U S N S Denebola in Baltimore GUDE Mark Canada says the Wright and its crew remain ready to answer the nation’s call and continue fulfilling their role as part of America’s fourth arm of defense. September 2003 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea JULY 16 — AUGUST 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 3 7 0 10 30 36 12 8 25 15 6 1 8 19 1 40 17 238 2 6 4 14 15 23 9 13 21 18 4 7 10 8 3 20 24 201 1 2 2 2 16 13 6 18 14 7 2 1 2 2 5 21 10 124 2 4 0 5 25 24 9 10 21 13 4 1 4 19 1 27 18 187 0 4 0 3 15 21 8 10 6 7 3 1 2 16 0 13 3 112 0 3 2 3 8 17 3 8 7 19 2 2 1 7 3 19 13 117 1 2 0 1 8 8 2 3 6 3 0 2 2 1 1 9 2 51 0 1 0 3 14 11 5 8 8 6 2 1 3 11 1 12 9 95 1 3 4 6 9 26 4 12 16 17 4 6 7 6 3 21 20 165 0 1 1 1 8 8 4 13 6 6 2 0 1 1 3 11 2 68 0 3 1 2 17 16 9 7 11 12 4 1 2 7 1 12 15 120 4 8 0 13 49 62 22 31 45 19 8 3 14 40 2 55 26 401 2 4 5 18 22 33 16 23 35 22 2 16 5 10 5 23 26 267 4 2 2 4 34 18 9 17 26 9 2 1 1 5 9 26 27 196 0 8 0 11 19 40 12 19 15 7 3 3 7 18 2 15 8 187 0 3 3 7 10 27 7 14 12 24 2 1 3 15 4 20 15 167 3 2 2 3 16 11 3 3 8 3 2 0 2 3 4 13 7 85 0 2 0 0 5 5 3 2 9 2 0 0 1 8 0 10 11 58 0 2 0 15 32 25 7 12 25 13 4 1 2 38 2 38 37 253 1 1 2 10 5 13 6 5 6 11 2 2 4 9 1 9 3 90 1 0 1 5 4 11 2 3 4 7 0 0 0 1 1 4 2 46 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs 0 4 1 3 8 13 3 3 9 9 1 2 0 0 0 15 8 79 0 0 1 1 5 1 0 2 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 3 1 20 October & November 2003 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............Monday: October 6, November 3 Algonac ..................Friday: October 10, November 7 Baltimore ................Thursday: October 9, November 6 Boston.....................Friday: October 10, November 7 Duluth .....................Wednesday: October 15, November 12 Guam ......................Thursday: October 23, November 20 Honolulu .................Friday: October 17, November 14 Houston ..................Monday: October 13, November 10 Jacksonville ............Thursday: October 9, November 6 Joliet .......................Thursday: October 16, November 13 Mobile ....................Wednesday: October 15, November 12 0 1 0 3 7 8 1 5 7 0 1 2 0 3 0 7 3 48 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: October 21, November 18 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: October 14 ................................Wednesday: November 12* ................................*(change created by Veterans Day holiday) New York................Tuesday: October 7, November 4 Norfolk ...................Thursday: October 9, November 6 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: October 8, November 5 Port Everglades.......Thursday: October 16, November 13 San Francisco .........Thursday: October 16, November 13 San Juan..................Thursday: October 9, November 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 5 22 15 3 5 16 7 3 3 1 29 0 25 14 148 0 1 1 5 3 6 3 1 2 10 2 2 2 6 0 3 5 52 0 1 0 3 4 4 0 5 4 6 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 34 0 1 0 8 11 17 5 3 13 6 2 3 3 20 0 17 10 119 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 4 2 5 0 2 5 0 0 0 4 7 0 1 3 33 3 2 4 10 17 14 3 7 27 4 2 9 4 15 0 15 8 144 1 7 0 6 15 18 2 8 30 11 1 10 1 5 2 19 11 147 0 0 0 3 3 4 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 1 23 2 2 2 2 10 9 5 5 23 2 2 11 3 9 0 10 3 100 0 4 0 3 2 8 2 1 8 10 1 14 0 3 1 6 6 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 2 6 1 2 4 0 1 0 5 8 0 7 5 47 1 3 4 21 25 24 7 12 42 7 2 14 3 23 0 38 12 238 1 4 0 15 37 31 4 14 54 16 3 11 2 11 1 33 20 257 Totals All Departments 531 514 356 424 380 178 226 888 762 584 Port 0 2 0 2 1 7 3 0 4 6 2 1 1 2 0 0 5 36 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 3 4 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 21 St. Louis..................Friday: October 17, November 14 Tacoma ...................Friday: October 24, November 21 Wilmington ...............Monday: October 20, November 17 ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals BRETT NEWSOME (or anyone knowing his whereabouts) Michelle “Chelle” Chapman would like to get in touch with you. You may contact her at 800 West Michigan Ave., Pensacola, FL 32505; telephone (850) 438-4264. Or you may e-mail her at etherealpheonix@aol.com. ENTRY DEPARTMENT *“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. September 2003 Celebrating 50 at Sea While at sea off the coast of Guam in June, a “50th birthday barbecue bash” was held on board the Horizon Enterprise to celebrate Recertified Bosun Roger J. Reinke’s special day. Enjoying the festivities are (from left) Messman/BR Hayel Omer, Reinke (festooned with leis), Recertified Steward Franchesca Rose and Chief Cook Alejo “Jun” Fabia. Seafarers LOG 15 �Seafarers International Union Directory NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report JULY 2003 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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. 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Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOG Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 3 10 6 15 3 9 4 50 3 0 4 2 0 2 1 12 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 5 4 1 2 11 2 6 2 28 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 6 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 7 Totals All Departments 3 1 3 4 3 3 2 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 16 5 8 0 12 2 43 7 8 7 27 3 29 40 121 12 0 4 6 0 21 14 57 0 7 9 6 0 0 6 28 0 4 1 1 1 9 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 4 1 1 0 10 0 21 0 4 7 15 3 29 26 84 0 1 1 13 0 4 9 28 1 20 3 10 0 0 6 40 1 2 1 3 0 10 0 17 1 3 2 4 1 35 8 54 1 0 2 8 0 10 5 26 0 1 3 11 0 6 2 23 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 2 3 6 2 6 1 22 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III 4 0 0 1 2 8 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 5 0 4 0 7 2 18 0 3 0 8 0 14 3 28 0 4 0 5 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 7 2 4 0 3 1 17 2 10 3 15 0 132 3 219 19 6 4 19 0 66 15 129 4 5 11 43 0 11 20 94 118 50 21 50 8 14 98 478 240 185 PICS-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the LOG by pensioner Jack Curlew of Carson City, Nev. Both were taken aboard Waterman Steamship Lines’ Topa Topa in 1948. The photo (near right) was shot during the summer of that year. Curlew is in the front row on the right. The photo, he notes, “was taken during a break in the workday.” Jack Curlew, who last sailed in 1989 as a recertified bosun on the Sea-Land Patriot, is now 76. He says that “after sailing 45 years with the SIU, I retired to the high desert of Carson City, Nev. (alt. 4,620 ft.).” Below: In the winter of 1948, the deck members aboard the Topa Topa were standing by for a North Atlantic crossing. From the left are “Gus, Jack, Frenchy and Slim.” If anyone has a vintage unionrelated photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. September 2003 �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. DEEP SEA MATO ANZULOVICH, 65, started his career with the Seafarers in 1989 in Houston. Born in Yugoslavia, his first ship was the USNS Silas Bent. Brother Anzulovich worked in the deck department and upgraded his skills in 1989 and 2001 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. He last sailed on U.S. Ship Management’s Sealand Pride. Brother Anzulovich lives in Houston. HERBERT ATKINSON, 71, launched his SIU profession in 1961 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brother Atkinson first sailed aboard the Steel Rover. The engine department member was born in Florida and last worked on the USNS Capella. Brother Atkinson lives in Jacksonville. WILLIAM E. CASSEL, 65, began his career with the SIU in 1987 in the port of New York. Born in Gary, Ind., Brother Cassel is a U.S. Navy veteran. His first ship as an SIU member was the USNS Dutton. The engine department member upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 2002 and is a resident of Edwards, Miss. Brother Cassel last went to sea on the Liberty Wave. RUDOLPH GRASSIA, 45, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Grassia sailed in both the inland and deep sea divisions, first working aboard a Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessel. A frequent upgrader at the union’s training school in Piney Point, Brother Grassia shipped in the deck department. His last voyage was aboard American Hawaii Cruises’ Independence. Brother Grassia was born in Philadelphia. He now makes his home in Turnersville, N.J. RUSSELL LUTHER, 72, joined the Seafarers in 1988 in Detroit. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Luther worked in the deep sea as well as the Great Lakes divisions. His first ship was the Liberty Sea, a September 2003 Liberty Maritime Corp. vessel. The deck department member upgraded his skills on four occasions in Piney Point, Md. Brother Luther now lives in Trenton, Mich. He last went to sea aboard the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. RAMLI B. MOHAMMED, 70, started his SIU profession in 1966 in the port of New York. Brother Mohammed initially sailed on the Montpelier Victory. Born in Singapore, he worked in the deck department. Brother Mohammed’s last vessel was the LNG Taurus. He is a resident of Palmdale, Calif. MANUEL RIVAS, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1988 in Houston. Brother Rivas worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions, first sailing aboard the Sea-Land Quality. The Cuban-born mariner shipped in the deck department and enhanced his skills in 2001 at the Paul Hall Center. A resident of Houston, he last worked aboard a G&H Towing Co. vessel. ALVIN SMITH, 65, began his career with the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of Mobile, Ala. His first ship was the Cape Florida. Brother Smith worked in the steward department and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. He last went to sea aboard the SeaLand Motivator, a U.S. Ship Management vessel. Brother Smith calls Mobile home. PETER K. SCHULTZ, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1970. Brother Schultz initially went to sea aboard the J.T. Hutchinson, an American Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Germany, he worked in all three divisions and was a member of the steward department. Brother Shultz upgraded his skills often at the Paul Hall Center, completing the steward recertification course in 1989. The Oregon, Ohio resident last went to sea on the Sea-Land Developer. INLAND PETER BENOIT, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1984 in New Orleans. The Louisianaborn mariner worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crescent Towing and Salvage Co. He shipped in the deck department and makes his home in his native state. DIXIE W. DANIELS, 62, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of North Carolina, Boatman Daniels initially worked aboard a Marine Oil Services, Inc. vessel. The deck department member shipped as a captain and last worked on an Interstate Oil Transport Co. vessel. Boatman Daniels lives in Wanchese, N.C. SAMUEL J. DIXON, 58, hails from Pennsylvania. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Dixon initially worked aboard an Interstate Oil Transport Co. vessel. A resident of Philadelphia and a steward department member, he last sailed on a Maritrans Operating Co. vessel. WILLIAM C. DOUGHERTY, 63, began his career with the Seafarers in 1984 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Pennsylvania, Boatman Dougherty worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Liner Services, Inc. The former deck department member calls Glenolden, Pa. home. JOSEPH A. ENNA, 56, joined the SIU in 1966 in New Orleans. Boatman Enna worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. His initial voyage was aboard Delta Steamship Lines’ Southwest Victory. The Louisiana-born mariner shipped in the deck department and last worked on a Crescent Towing & Salvage Co., Inc. vessel. Boatman Enna resides in his native state. CARL FOSTER, 60, was born in North Carolina. He began his vocation with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A deck department member, he shipped as a captain. Boatman Foster upgraded his skills frequently at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. The Belhaven, N.C. resident last worked on an Express Marine Inc., vessel. KAIERIK HANSEN, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Hansen initially worked aboard a Marine Towing & Transportation vessel. Born in Denmark, he shipped in the deck department as a captain. Boatman Hansen enhanced his skills in 1978 and 1981 at the Paul Hall Center. He last worked aboard a McAllister Towing of Philadelphia vessel. Liverpool, Pa. is his home. JOHN J. JOYCE, 58, began his SIU career in 1963 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Pennsylvania, Boatman Joyce initially worked on a Moran Towing of Philadelphia vessel. He shipped in the deck department as a master. Boatman Joyce upgraded his skills frequently at the Seafarers training school, attending the institution seven times during his career. The Philadelphia resident last worked on a McAllister Towing vessel. WILLIAM R. McCORKLE, 63, hails from Philadelphia. Boatman McCorkle launched his career with the Seafarers in 1976. He worked in the inland as well as deep sea divisions, first sailing aboard the Overseas Aleutian. Boatman McCorkle last worked aboard a Crowley Liner Services, Inc. vessel. The deck department member now makes his home in Folcroft, Pa. CHARLES ROUGHTON, 64, launched his seafaring career in 1962 in the port of Norfolk, Va. after serving in the U.S. Air Force. A deck department mem- ber, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by McAllister Towing of Virginia. Boatman Roughton lives in Chesapeake, Va. STEPHEN STRUVE, 62, was born in Kentucky. Boatman Struve joined the SIU in 1994 and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Orgulf Transport Co. A steward department member, Boatman Struve lives in his native state in the city of Florence. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, went on pension effective the dates indicated: Name Age EDP Albert Cox 62 June 1 Marciano DeGrace 65 July 1 Linwood Franklin 72 April 1 Mohamed Hafid 61 July 1 John Jacobson 75 June 1 Reginald Juzang 57 June 1 Horace Montgomery 66 June 1 James Pope 65 June 1 Bosun Las Sails into Retirement After 41 years with the union, Bosun/AB Ron Las (left) is ready for retirement. Last month, he stopped by the SIU’s new hall in Joliet, Ill. to submit his retirement papers—and was pleasantly surprised with a greeting from SIU President Mike Sacco (right) and SIU VP Great Lakes Tom Orzechowski. Brother Las sailed in both the deep sea and Great Lakes divisions. Seafarers LOG 17 �Final Departures DEEP SEA MILTON BEASLEY Pensioner Milton Beasley, 76, died May 13. Brother Beasley joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A U.S Army veteran, he shipped in the engine department, last sailing on Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Sam Houston. The Alabama resident began receiving his pension in 1986. WILLIAM BLANKENSHIP Pensioner William Blankenship, 62, passed away April 21. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brother Blankenship joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His first voyage was aboard the De Soto, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Born in Richland, Mo., he worked in the engine department. Brother Blankenship last sailed aboard the Horizon Pacific and began receiving retirement payments earlier this year. He lived in Missouri. JOSEPH BROADUS Brother Joseph Broadus, 62, died April 19. He joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Broadus first shipped aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. An Alabama native, he worked in the deck department. Brother Broadus’ final voyage was on the OMI Columbia. He made his home in Mobile. CARLOS H. CANALES Pensioner Carlos H. Canales, 65, passed away May 15. Brother Canales launched his career with the SIU in 1955 in Seattle. Born in Galveston, Texas, his first ship was the Del Mar. Brother Canales worked in the deck department and began receiving his pension in 1995. The Jacksonville, Fla. resident last sailed on the Mayaguez. CHARLES J. CLARK Pensioner Charles J. Clark, 78, died May 24. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Clark was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of New York. The deck department member began collecting stipends for his retirement in 1986. He last went to sea on the M/V Patriot. Brother Clark was a resident of Stoney City, Md. JAMES CUNNINGHAM Brother James Cunningham, 51, passed away May 9. Brother Cunningham started his career with the SIU in 1969 in San Francisco. His initial voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Long Beach. Born in 18 Seafarers LOG Lynwood, Calif., he shipped as a member of the deck department. Brother Cunningham last worked on the Cape Johnson. He lived in Everette, Wash. DAMASS DeJESUS Pensioner Damass DeJesus, 89, died June 5. Brother DeJesus launched his career as a charter member of the SIU, having joined the union in 1939 in the port of New York. He first sailed aboard the Yaka, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. A native of Fajardo, P.R., Brother DeJesus worked in the deck department. He began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1976. Brother DeJesus lived in Keystone Heights, Fla. and last sailed aboard the SeaLand Adventurer. a Waterman Steamship vessel. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native worked in the engine department and last shipped aboard the Sea-Land Developer. Brother Howison, who lived in Seattle, Wash., started receiving his pension in 1989. GEORGE ISRAEL Pensioner George Israel, 90, died May 8. Brother Israel began his career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving his pension in 1978. He called San Francisco home. GUSS A. JANAVARIS Pensioner Arlie Dillard, 68, passed away April 12. Born in Texas, Brother Dillard joined the Seafarers in 1962 in Houston. His first voyage was aboard the Cathy, a Sea Tramp Corp. vessel. Brother Dillard worked in both the steward and engine departments and lived in Houston. His last ship was the Overseas Anchorage. Brother Dillard began collecting his pension in 1999. Pensioner Guss A. Janavaris, 85, passed away May 23. He joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Janavaris initially went to sea aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel as a member of the deck department. He last sailed on the Delaware. Brother Janavaris began receiving his pension in 1970. Born in Indiana, he made his home in Albuquerque, N.M. ALEX FRANCISCO EMMONS KIRCHHARR Pensioner Alex Francisco, 91, died May 3. Brother Francisco started his profession with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Born in the Philippines, the steward department member began collecting stipends for his retirement in 1969. Brother Francisco lived in Metairie, La. Pensioner Emmons Kirchharr, 89, died May 30. Brother Kirchharr embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions. A native of Alabama, Brother Kirchharr shipped in the steward department, last working on the Sea-Land Long Beach. He made his home in Bay Minette, Ala. and began receiving retirement stipends in 1981. ARLIE DILLARD FRANCISCO GONZALEZ Pensioner Francisco Gonzalez, 86, passed away May 14. Brother Gonzalez initiated his SIU career in 1943 in the port of New York. He first sailed for the Seafarers aboard the A.H. Bull operated Mariana. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Gonzalez shipped in the steward department and last went to sea aboard the Eagle Traveler. A former resident of New York, he started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1963. CYRIL A. HENNING Pensioner Cyril A. Henning, 72, died April 12. Brother Henning joined the Seafarers in 1952 in New Orleans. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Delta Steamship Lines. Born in Louisiana, Brother Henning worked in the engine and deck departments and began receiving his pension in 1983. He made his home in Gretna, La. JAMES HOWISON Pensioner James Howison, 75, passed away April 27. A U.S. Army veteran, Brother Howison joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. His initial voyage was aboard PHILIP LAMBIS Pensioner Philip Lambis, 62, passed away May 29. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of Baltimore. The Pennsylvania-born mariner worked in the steward department and made his home in Livingston, Texas. He last sailed aboard the Overseas Harriette and started collecting his pension in 1992. RAYMOND LEONARD Pensioner Raymond Leonard, 80, died April 29. He launched his career with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A U.S. Army veteran, Brother Leonard was born in Wake, N.C. He first sailed aboard A.H. Bull Lines’ Miscellaneo. Brother Leonard worked in the steward department and last went to sea aboard the HMI Defender. He lived in Henderson, N.C. and started receiving his pension in 1986. WILLIAM MCBRIDE Pensioner William McBride, 88, passed away May 24. Brother McBride initiated his SIU career in 1943 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Missouri, he worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. The deck department member made his home in Potosi, Mo. Brother McBride last worked aboard the Sea Coral, a Hudson Waterways Corp. vessel. He started receiving his pension in 1974. JAMES McNICHOL Pensioner James McNichol, 87, died May 26. Brother McNichol started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. A member of the steward department, Brother McNichol began receiving his pension in 1968. He was a resident of San Francisco. KING SAW NG Pensioner King Saw Ng, 77, passed away April 25. Brother Ng started his career with the MC&S in 1968 in San Francisco. His first voyage was aboard the Santa Maria, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Born in China, Brother Ng shipped in the steward department. He last sailed aboard an American President Lines vessel. Brother Ng made his home in San Francisco and began receiving his pension in 1991. ROBERT OVERTON Pensioner Robert Overton, 81, died May 10. Brother Overton launched his SIU career in 1955 in the port of New York. Born in Florida, his first voyage was aboard a Sprogue Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Overton sailed in the engine department and worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. He last shipped on the Sea-Land Venture and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1987. Brother Overton lived in Tampa, Fla. SHANE PETSCHOW Brother Shane Petschow, 34, passed away June 8. Brother Petschow joined the Seafarers in 2002 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Born in Winona, Minn. he shipped in the deck department. Brother Petschow worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Dyn Marine Services of Virginia and lived in his native state. HAROLD STEEN Pensioner Harold Steen, 69, died April 16. Brother Steen embarked on his profession with the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New York. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brother Steen was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. His first ship was the R. Semmes, a CSX Lines vessel. The deck department member made his home in Jacksonville, Fla. He last went to sea aboard the PFC Dewayne T. Williams and began receiving his pension in 1987. WILLIAM TRICE Pensioner William Trice, 83, passed away May 24. Brother Trice began his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Born in Oklahoma, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. The steward department member last went to sea on the Cove Liberty. Brother Trice started collecting retirement stipends in 1991. He resided in Big Spring, Texas. FLOYD J. VINCENT Pensioner Floyd J. Vincent, 74, died May 14. Brother Vincent launched his career with the Seafarers in 1949 in Galveston, Texas. Born in Lake Arthur, La., he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He last sailed on the Sea-Land Quality. The deck department member made his home in Gueydan, La. He began receiving payments for his retirement in 1963. THOMAS VOTSIS Brother Thomas Votsis, 54, passed away April 29. He joined the Seafarers in 1980 in the port of Norfolk. Born in Greece, Brother Votsis sailed in the deep sea and inland divisions. A recertified bosun, he sailed in the deck department and first worked aboard an Allied Towing vessel. His final voyage was on the OMI Courier. Brother Votsis lived in Norfolk, Va. MELVIN R. WARD Pensioner Melvin R. Ward, 79, died May 6. Brother Ward joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of Baltimore. His first voyage was aboard the Coeur D’Alene, a Victory Carriers Inc. vessel. Born in Kentucky, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Ward made his home in Seattle and began receiving his pension in 1986. SHERMAN WRIGHT Pensioner Sherman Wright, 81, passed away May 28. Brother Wright began his SIU career in 1951 in Galveston, Texas. Born in California, he initially worked aboard an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. Brother Wright shipped in the steward department, last sailing aboard the Sea-Land Voyager. The Whitten, Calif. resident began receiving his pension in 1986. GREAT LAKES DANIEL HULL Pensioner Daniel Hull, 73 died April 18. Born in Alpena, Mich., Brother Hull launched his SIU career in 1956. The deck department member worked primarily aboard vessels Continued on page 20 September 2003 �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 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.. ALLEGIANCE (Maritrans), June 29—Chairman Samuel L. Porchea, Secretary Samuel Raines, Deck Delegate Ray G. Johns, Engine Delegate James B. Long, Steward Delegate James E. Kelly Jr. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. He also advised everyone to check expiration dates on STCW and shipping documents. No beefs reported. Deck department requested additional OT for extra work performed, and crew asked for tank-cleaning rates onand off-watch. Clarification requested on which level medical plan crew members have. New washing machine to be used for white clothing only. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. ATLANTIC FOREST (Waterman Steamship Corp.), June 22—Chairman Mark S. Downey, Secretary Dulip Sookhiram, Deck Delegate Washington H. Williams Jr., Engine Delegate John R. Parkhurst, Steward Delegate Mohamed Abdelfattah. Chairman announced arrival June 28 in New Orleans. He reminded crew members to check expiration dates on all necessary shipping documents and upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center when possible. He asked those leaving ship in New Orleans to clean rooms for next person. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into pay raise. Request made for room fans. Steward department given vote of thanks for good meals and service. BRENTON REEF (Seabulk Tankers), June 29—Chairman Gregory A. Agren, Secretary William M. Simmons, Deck Delegate Richard W. Wittwer, Steward Delegate William M. Simmons. Chairman spoke about need for BST certificate when applying for STCW and advised everyone to make sure all papers are in order before going to Coast Guard. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to raise benefits for older pensioners to help subsidize cost of living expenses. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. EXPLORER (USSM), June 16— Chairman George B. Khan, Secretary William R. Burdette, Educational Director Jimmie M. Robles, Deck Delegate Milton F. Caballero, Engine Delegate Fadel A. Mohamed, Steward Delegate Jimmy L. Williams. Chairman stated Coast Guard not yet set up to begin processing new type of merchant mariner’s documents. Payoff to be held June 18 in Los Angeles after meeting with patrolman. Chairman advised crew to read newest information on the need for visas when going to China. Fortunately, the Explorer crew was issued shore passes in Shanghai and Kwang Yang. Educational director talked about opportunities for upgrading skills September 2003 at Paul Hall Center. He also noted that if anyone is is doubt about their STCW documentation, they should have it checked before amnesty period expires. Treasurer stated $357 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made to check with patrolman regarding recent news about USSM and Maersk and to get e-mail address for SIU headquarters. Recommendation made to get copies of current events for SIU and maritime industry in order to get better handle of changes affecting the union. Next port: Oakland, Calif. GLOBAL MARINER (Transoceanic Cableship), June 29— Chairman Tony Sivola, Secretary Robert A. Brown, Educational Director Lucian Plesa, Deck Delegate John G. Salarda Jr., Engine Delegate Arthur Marshall, Steward Delegate Virginia P. Panoncillo. Chairman stated ship in layup in Charleston, S.C. Payoff scheduled July 1. He noted everyone pleased with outcome of company’s internal audit of safety management system. Secretary encouraged crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point and to keep union dues up to date. He warned crew members to take care when coming and going from vessel in yard. Deck delegate asked that hard hats be worn on deck at all times while in yard. Information on how shipyard is to handle garbage to be discussed at later date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about invalid BST documents. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great food. INNOVATOR (USSM), June 29—Chairman Stephen R. Kastel, Secretary Mose Peacock Jr., Educational Director Christopher L. Earhart, Deck Delegate James D. Morgan, Steward Delegate Mostafa Loumrhari. Chairman announced pay raise effective July 1. Requested restriction to vessel be lifted in Shanghai since SARS now under control. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center and making sure union dues are current. Treasurer stated $1,121 in ship’s fund. Captain took $500 to purchase DVDs for crew. Request made for new DVD player for crew lounge as well. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ITB GROTON (USS Transport), June 29—Chairman Tony Carvalho, Secretary Gene Von Flotow, Educational Director Alex Koroteyev, Deck Delegate Joshua A. Mensah, Steward Delegate Romarico D. Hinayon. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 1 in Wilmington, Calif. Educational director encouraged crew members to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point facility. Fifty percent of time spent at the school will apply toward pension. Treasurer reported pay raise effective July 1. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck delegate requested clarification on pay when signing on and off vessel. Communications read regarding invalid BST certificates. Suggestion made for drug prescription card to eliminate need for paying up front. Thanks to steward department for being good feeder. Heading to ports in Washington and California. LIBERTY GRACE (Liberty Maritime), June 15—Chairman Juan Castillo, Secretary Terry J. Smith, Deck Delegate Jonathan D. Stringer III, Engine Delegate Roger D. Phillips. Chairman informed crew members of payoff June 19 in Houston and explained need for up-to-date shipping documents and STCW training certificate. Secretary posted letter from headquarters about new vacation days starting July 1. Educational director advised everyone to make use of educational opportunities available at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Requests made for new ice machine and mattresses and repair to salad bar. Everyone asked to return movies when finished with them. Vote of thanks from crew to steward department for job well done. MAERSK MISSOURI (Maersk Lines), June 27—Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary Roger G. Griswold, Educational Director James T. McParland, Deck Delegate Oliver M. Balico, Engine Delegate Adam Noor, Steward Delegate Melvin W. Hite. Discussion held about need for port reliefs, especially after long foreign voyage. RMU George Rose left on medical emergency following the death of his mother. Educational director stressed need for verification of STCW certificates earned at facilities other than Piney Point. No beefs reported; some disputed OT noted in deck department. Recommendation made to increase pension and dental benefits. Discussion held about sailing board, collective bargaining agreement and mail. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. PERFORMANCE (USSM), June 30—Chairman Jimmie L. Scheck, Secretary Charles B. Collins, Educational Director Michael C. Martykan, Deck Delegate Bart Bridges, Engine Delegate Ali S. Mohsin, Steward Delegate Monell N. Liburd. Chairman announced payoff July 1 in Houston. Five lounge chairs and VCR to be brought aboard at that time. Crew members getting off should make sure room is clean and with fresh linen. Educational director spoke about upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $75 in SIU emergency fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to steward department for job well done and for cleaning up after barbecue. Next ports: Algeciras and Cadiz, Spain. QUALITY (USSM), June 27— Chairman Tony Beasley, Secretary Franklyn J. Cordero, Educational Director Paul P. Pagano, Deck Delegate Rivas Simeon, Engine Delegate Anthony M. Lieto, Steward Delegate Anselmo A. Lopez. Chairman announced ship out of yard and things getting back to normal. He thanked crew for working safely and helping keep main house clean. Educational director advised those members who received STCW training at schools other than Piney Point send certificates for verification. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to increase dental plan benefits for members and dependents. Vote of thanks given to steward department and relief cook for job well done. CLEVELAND (Sealift Inc.), July 12—Chairman Fareed A. Khan, Secretary Miguel E. Vinca, Educational Director Thomas Koubek, Deck Delegate Cliff Lattish, Steward Delegate Ruben Ong. Chairman thanked everyone Life Aboard the USNS Pomeroy Left: ABs Chris Edyvean and Beverly Williams help apply non-skid paint to the stern section of the USNS Pomeroy. Right: Mark Coleman is the bosun aboard the Maersk Lines vessel. Left: Continuing to apply the non-skid paint are AB Tyler Laffitte and OS Rosita Livermon. Right: Steward department members recently took part in a day of survival suit training. Chief Cook Khaled Taffi and SA Beverly Stevens make it look kind of tricky. for great job cleaning cargo hold. He reminded crew members that when applying for vacation, be sure to include pay vouchers. Additionally, he advised them to keep STCW certificates up to date. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep mess hall clean and separating plastic items from regular garbage. He asked those getting off to make sure rooms are clean for next person. Educational director talked about upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center whenever possible. Beef reported in engine department; no disputed OT noted. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food, especially cookout. Next port: Houston. ENDURANCE (USSM), July 7— Chairman Romeo L. Lugtu, Secretary Jesse B. Natividad, Educational Director Grant W. Schuman, Deck Delegate Gerry A. Gianan, Engine Delegate Teddie H. Carter, Steward Delegate Thurman C. Johnson. Chairman announced smooth sailing from China on way to payoff in Los Angeles. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on certain aspects of shipping rules. 1st LT. ALEX BONNYMAN (Maersk Lines), Chairman Barry D. Hamm, Secretary Philip F. Lau, Educational Director John H. Westfall, Deck Delegate Lafe L. Fraley, Steward Delegate Marcus R. Rowe. Chairman thanked everyone for good job loading in Jacksonville and offloading in Kuwait. Secretary stressed number of issues: (1) crew members need to be sure union dues are up to date; (2) shipping documents should be renewed at least three months before expiration; (3) upgrading opportunities are available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Pay raise effective July 3. Request made that reliefs be available to those crew members whose time is up. HORIZON ENTERPRISE (Horizon Lines), July 6—Chairman Roger J. Reinke, Secretary Franchesca R. Rose, Educational Director Joseph J. Egan, Deck Delegate Erowin C. Udan, Engine Delegate Charles Johnson, Steward Delegate Alejo Fabia. Chairman announced payoff July 11 in Tacoma, Wash. No one should leave until ship has cleared customs and immigration. A barge will load small amount of bunkers at that time. Chairman also announced SARS restrictions lifted in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Crew may now go ashore in those ports. Secretary asked that pillows not be put in dirty laundry baskets. New pillows are on order. When they arrive, old ones may be tossed. Room inspections to be conducted by captain June 10. Everyone asked to return ship’s movies by arrival in Tacoma. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade skills and posted Paul Hall Center class schedule on bulletin board. He advised everyone to save pay vouchers which will be needed when applying for vacation benefits. Discussion held about new cruise ship operations in Hawaii area. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications received regarding re-routing of LOGs to Tacoma and signing of ship’s minutes by delegates and committee members. Thanks given to steward department for three big barbecues held in past month. Turnout and food was fantastic. Vote taken on what to do with old VCR player from crew lounge. It was decided it should be returned to previous bosun, Robert Wilson, who donated most dollars toward its purchase. Next ports: Oakland, Calif; Honolulu; Guam. MAERSK CAROLINA (Maersk Lines), July 10—Chairman Raymond Henderson, Secretary Thomas W. Milovich, Educational Director Donald D. Williams Jr., Deck Delegate Reuben M. Brown, Engine Delegate Frederick E. Petterson Jr., Steward Delegate Mario Clotter. Chairman read July headquarters report pertaining to new shipping rules. Secretary requested copies of both contracts. Educational director encouraged crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point and not forget to renew z-cards. Recommendations made for company to enforce no smoking policy on bridge when pilot is on board and AB is in hard steering. Suggestion also made for there to be no working on watch. Juice machine needed for duty mess hall and ice machine for galley. Deck department was thanked for hard work, and vote of thanks given to steward department for great job. Next ports: Halifax, Canada; Newark, N.J.; Norfolk, Va. Seafarers LOG 19 �Final Departures Continued from page 18 operated by Inland Lakes Management. He began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1994. Brother Hull was a resident of Maple Ridge, Mich. NILES LOVEGROVE Pensioner Niles Lovegrove, 80, passed away June 2. After joining the Seafarers, Brother Lovegrove worked in the deck department. He started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1971. Born in Tennesse, Brother Lovegrove made his home in Elberta, Mich. ROBERT RADZIESKI Pensioner Robert Radzieski, 77, died April 16. Brother Radzieski started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he first sailed aboard a Great Lakes Associates, Inc. vessel. Brother Radzieski was a native of Ohio and worked in the deck department. His final voyage was aboard the Paul H. Townsend, an Inland Lakes Management, Inc. vessel. Brother Radzieski lived in his native state and began receiving his pension in 1991. INLAND JAMES BRATCHER Pensioner James Bratcher, 77, died June 1. Born in Florida, Boatman Bratcher joined the SIU in 1960. The U.S. Navy veteran initially sailed aboard a G&H Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Bratcher worked in the inland as well as the deep sea division and shipped in the engine department. He last sailed aboard a Michigan Tankers vessel. The Houston resident began receiving his retirement pay in 1981. LARRY T. FULCHER Boatman Larry T. Fulcher, 57, passed away April 6. He joined the SIU in 1967. Boatman Fulcher was a member of the deck department and shipped as a captain. He last worked on a Maritrans Operating Co. vessel and lived in Willeston, N.C. RICHARD MOORE Pensioner Richard Moore, 81, died May 4. Brother Moore started his SIU career in 1971 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Ohio, Boatman Moore was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard Moran Towing Co. of Maryland vessels. The Baltimore resident began collecting retirement stipends in 1987. 20 Seafarers LOG EDWARD PFRANG Boatman Edward Pfrang, 56, passed away May 9. He joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of Baltimore. A U.S. Navy veteran, Boatman Pfrang shipped in the engine department. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Moran Towing Co. of Maryland. Born in Jersey City, N.J., Boatman Pfrang made his home in Owings Mills, Md. RICHARD SOUZA Pensioner Richard Souza, 70, died April 2. Boatman Souza joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of Philadelphia afte serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. The Massachusettsborn mariner shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Mariner Towing. Boatman Souza made his home in Westbrook, Maine. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1996. RAILROAD MARINE POWELL F. HUDGINS Pensioner Powell F. Hudgins, 89, died April 15. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Before joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Brother Hudgins was a member of the deck department and worked primarily aboard Pennsylvania Railroad/Norfolk vessels. He started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1970 and made his home in Matthews, Va. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN FRANK PALAZOLA Pensioner Frank Palazola, 91, passed away April 15. Brother Palazola started his career with the Atlantic Fisherman’s Union, an affiliate of the SIU before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. Born in Gloucester, Mass., the engine department member began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1976. He lived in Massachusetts. Know Your Rights Brother Demita launched his NMU profession in 1944. Sailing out of the port of New York, he initially went to sea on the Hawthorn. Brother Demita worked in both the steward and deck departments and last sailed on the Green Lake. He started collecting his retirement benefits in 1967. PHILIP ELDEMIRE Pensioner Philip Eldemire, 78, died June 6. Brother Eldemire started his vocation with the NMU in 1946. Born in the British West Indies, he initially shipped out of the port of Baltimore aboard the Carvale Victory. Brother Eldemire worked in the deck department and last went to sea on the Gulf Trader. He started receiving his pension in 1972. DAVID JOHNSON Pensioner David Johnson, 77, passed away July 15. The Hawaii-born mariner joined the NMU in 1945. Shipping out of the port of Honolulu, he initially went to sea aboard the Andree. Brother Johnson worked in the engine department and began receiving retirement pay in 1991. His final ocean voyage was on the Texaco Montana. MURVIN LANDRY Pensioner Murvin Landry, 71, died July 12. He commenced his NMU career in 1953. Brother Landry’s initial voyage was aboard the John Lykes. Born in Louisiana, he worked in the deck department. His final trip to sea was on the Marine Chemist. Brother Landry started collecting stipends for his retirement in 1984. JOHN McKELVY Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: BENNIE ARKWRIGHT Pensioner Bennie Arkwright, 80 died June 24. Brother Arkwright joined the NMU in 1966. His first ship was the American Reporter. Born in Chatham County, Ga., Brother Arkwright sailed in the deck department. His final voyage was aboard the Shirley Lykes. Brother Arkwright began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1992. RALPH DEMITA Pensioner Ralph Demita, 79, passed away July 5. Born in Boston, Pensioner John McKelvy, 76, passed away July 3. Born in Abilene, Texas, his first ship was the Massachusetts. Brother McKelvy sailed in the deck department as a bosun and last worked on the Gulf Swamp. He began receiving his pension in 1968. LUIS SIERRA Pensioner Luis Sierra, 80, died July 13. Brother Sierra launched his career with the NMU in Puerto Rico, first sailing from the port of San Juan. Brother Sierra began receiving retirement stipends in 1972. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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, 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. September 2003 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgrading Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler September 8 November 3 October 17 December 12 Welding September 8 October 6 November 3 September 26 October 24 November 21 Engine Utility (EU) September 29 November 17 October 24 December 12 QMED Junior Engineer September 22 December 12 Course The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. through the end of the year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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 Safety Specialty Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion November 3 November 7 Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Fire Fighting* – (5-day course) Able Seaman September 29 November 10 October 24 December 5 Advanced Fire Fighting – (2-week course) September 1 September 12 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (ARPA) September 8 October 27 September 12 October 31 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW GMDSS (Simulator) September 15 September 26 Lifeboatman/Water Survival September 15 October 27 September 26 November 7 Radar October 13 October 24 September 1 September 15 September 28 October 13 October 27 November 3 November 10 November 17 December 1 December 8 September 5 September 19 October 3 October 17 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 December 5 December 12 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) October 13 December 1 October 24 December 12 Government Vessels September 1 October 20 November 3 September 5 October 24 November 7 Tanker Familiarization October 6 December 1 October 17 December 12 Tankerman (PIC) Barge* November 17 November 21 Course (*must have basic fire fighting) (*must have radar unlimited) Steward Upgrading Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most (*must have basic fire fighting) recently beginning August 18. Academic Department Courses 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 Junior Engineer, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be selfstudy. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. Recertification Bosun October 6 November 3 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Date of Birth ______________________ 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ U.S. Citizen: ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Deep Sea Member Lakes Member Inland Waters Member If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Yes No 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? Yes No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? Yes No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Yes No Firefighting: Yes No CPR: Yes No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ September 2003 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 9/03 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Engine Utility — Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 640 — Graduating from the water survival class are unlicensed apprentices from class 640. They are (from left, front row) Annie Walker, Stag Rye, Timothy Ross, Erick Toledo-Colon, Keith Smith, Kyle Byron, Eduardo Cruz, (back row) Damien Bautista, Robert Walter, Ryan Dauphin, Richard Nemanic, Joshua Kilbourn, Michael Fowler, Erik Bradley, Ricky Greenwood, Joseph Dupre and Donnlee Kivi. Completing the the engine utility class July 18 are unlicensed apprentices (in alphabetical order) Michael Harris, Regis Makowski, Carus Peet, Steven Ruppert, Nathan Slack, Justin Violanti, Edward Willis and upgrading Seafarers Isaac Diaz, Roger Nesbeth and Blas Robert. Their instructor, Ben Vernon, is at far left. Advanced Fire Fighting — Earning their advanced fire fighting endorsements Aug. 1 are (in alphabetical order) William Fontaine, Duane Givens, Judson Hand, Trinity Ippolito, Dvid James, Gregory May, Cameron Peterson, William Powell and John Zabielski. STOS and Lifeboatman/Water Survival — Receiving certificates for completion of the STOS course July 3 (above) are upgrading Alaskan fishermen (in alphabetical order) Gary Bell, Elpidio Caing, Rollin Crump, Calvin Edwards, Andrew Esteban, Sam Finley, Jeffrey Jenkinson, William Jones, Angel Manlunas, Kimberly Nathan, Robert Newcomb, Armando Olde, Laurence Ramirez and Thessolonian Smith. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, stands second from right. The same group completed the lifeboatman/water survival course (below) June 20. Able Bodied Seamen — Graduating from the AB course Aug. 1 are (in alphabetical order) Xavier Alfaro, Christopher Avila, Naomi Blount, Jonathan Eitz, Nathan Elliott, Eugene Evans, Charles Goodfellow, John Johnson, Denny Manns, Zacarias Suazo and Jerry Wilder. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at far right. Computer Lab Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates. In photo at left are Roger Nesbeth (left) and Raul Napoles. Their instructor, Rich Prucha, stands behind them. In photo at right are (from left, front row) Rere Paiti, Edward Aperto, Zein Achmad, (second row) Rich Prucha (instructor), Nathan Elliott and Robert Banks. 22 Seafarers LOG Any student who has registered for a class and finds— for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. September 2003 �Paul Hall Center Classes ARPA — Under the instruction of Mike Smith (right) are upgrading Seafarers who completed the ARPA course Aug. 1. They are (in alphabetical order) Johnie Chavis, Vessislav Dyoulgerov, Ernie Hudgins, Miles Janecka, Robert Knowlton, Philip Perry, Kelly Stanford and Mark Tilly. GMDSS — Radar — Completing the radar course July 25 are (in alphabetical order) Margarete, Johnie Chavis, Miles Janecka, Robert Knowlton and Philp Perry. Their instructor, Mike Smith, is at far left. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — Completing the tanker familiarization/assistance cargo (DL) course June 13 are (in no particular order) Laurence Ramirez, Kimberly Nathan, William Jones Sr., Calvin Edwards, Kevin Russell, Robert Scrivens, Sam Finley, Gary Bell, Randolph Patterson, Chris Chikwere, Armando Olde, Elpidio Cainag Jr., Andrew Esteban, Thessolonian Smith and Robert Newcomb. With their instructor, Brad Wheeler (left), are July 11 graduates of the GMDSS course. They are (in alphabetical order) Janet Baird, Jaime Baretty, Paul Jagger, Robert Murray and Keith Williams. STOS — Receiving certificates for completion of the STOS class July 18 are (in alphabetical order) Brian Delatte, Alexander Dodoo, Andrew Eastman, Jerry Guglielmello, William Mele, Aurelian Moise, George Peters and Michael Vankuiken. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — Another June 13 graduating class from the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course June 13 are (in no particular order) Arnold Neff Jr., John Shank, Eugene Perez Jr., David Denizac, Robert Funk, Gary Mann, David Turinski, Gary Ranne, Kenneth Lewin, Arnaldo Fernandez, Jeffrey Jenkinson, Gabriel Tomsah, Gabriel Arhin and Rollin Crump. Fast Rescue Boat — Under the instruction of Stan Beck (seated, right) are Seafarers who completed the fast rescue boat course July 25. They are (in alphabetical order) Brian Bowman, James Boyce Sr., Kevin DeLaittre, Reed Sarbou, William Shelley and William Travis. Celestial Navigation — Instructor Stacy Harris (right) poses with students who completed the celestial navigation course July 25. From the left are Bradley Burkart, Robert Boudreaux, Anthony Lowman, Leonard Lambert and Norman Skipper. September 2003 STCW — July 18: Faisal Abdo, Saleh Abdulrab, Darryl Bence, Alphonzo Berry, Glen Biddle, Victor Cooper, Bryce Flader, Harry Galdeira Jr., James Harris, John Henry, Gordon Hiltburner, Marjorie Mack, Homar McField, Walter Ott, Wilfredo Palacios, Steven Reed, John Regina, Sadig Saeed, Melvin Singletary, Jerome Slade, Saleh Soofi, Dwight Wuerth and Neil Warren. Seafarers LOG 23 �Volume 65 Number 9 September 2003 UNIONS BUILD A BETTER AMERICA Union Label Week Sept. 1-6 6, 2003 With Seafarers in Charm City SIU Members Undeterred by Summer Heat Around the port of Baltimore, SIU members are active aboard many different types of vessels. Cable ships, RO/ROs and a hospital ship are among the Seafarers-crewed vessels home ported in the town nicknamed Charm City. Earlier this summer, several shipboard ceremonies took place in Baltimore as SIU crews were honored by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) and the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) for their support of American and allied troops in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships Wright and Cape Washington After sailing with the SIU for nine years, John Fichter recently signed on aboard the U S N S Denebola as third engineer. and the hospital ship USNS Comfort were among those serving as backdrops for the ceremonies. Last month, on a more routine day, a visit to Maryland’s largest city found Seafarers steadily getting the job done despite very hot temperatures. Aboard the USNS Denebola, Chief Steward Julie Dvoroznak and Chief Cook John Cator cheerfully prepared lunch for their shipmates. Dvoroznak mentioned that she recently completed the chief cook course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. “It was great—very informative, and the instructors were terrific,” she stated. Dvoroznak isn’t the only person aboard the USNS Denebola who recommends upgrading at the Paul Hall Center. Chief Engineer Jim Varela graduated from the trainee program in 1979, and returned several times for additional training. He still possesses a Piney Point class ring. “I sailed as a wiper in 1979. The LNG Gemini was my first ship,” Varela recalled. “I went from the bottom all the way to the top, and I’d advise any young Seafarers to take advantage of the opportunities at Piney Point. As you pursue your career, education is so important.” Pictured aboard the USNS Denebola are (from left) SIU Port Agent Dennis Metz, Chief Cook John Cator, Bosun Francisco Bravo, Chief Steward Julie Dvoroznak, Wiper Antonio Perez, OS Tavell Love, Wiper Brian Lusk and AB Terrence Carmody. The SIU-crewed Cape Washington (foreground) and Cape Wrath, seen from the deck of the Tyco Decisive, remain docked in Baltimore following their respective deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Supporting the Troops Bosun Francisco Bravo sailed on the USNS Denebola throughout the combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. “It was okay,” he said. “The military people, they were good fellows, very friendly. We had restrictions, but I didn’t want to go ashore anyway.” On another Baltimore-based, SIUcrewed vessel, GUDE Mark Canada recalled his experience serving aboard the Wright during the war. “We went straight through the Red Sea to the Persian Gulf,” he said. “We were close to the action, but not too close.” Canada pointed out that because of the Wright’s important role as an aviation logistics support ship, “If another war happens, we’ll be there.” During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Wright was deployed for 145 days in support of U.S. troops. Its mission included transporting a helicopter platform, a complete repair shop, and equipment for fixed-wing and rotarywing aircraft. While the Wright just finished a big mission, another SIU ship in Chief Steward Julie Dvoroznak finishes preparing a tasty lunch on the USNS Denebola. Aboard the Tyco Decisive OMU Joselito Vicente Continued on page 14 Staying Current, Paul Hall Center Instructors Take Hands-On Approach with Shipboard Gear One way that instructors at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education help ensure that students receive the most up-to-date schooling is by staying familiar with the latest shipboard equipment. At left, Paul Hall Center instructor Tom Cessna examines fire fighting gear aboard the USNS Denebola last month in Baltimore as Bosun Francisco Bravo looks on. Cessna also checked out other safety equipment on the Denebola as well as aboard the Wright and Tyco Decisive. He then shared his findings with other instructors at the Piney Point, Md.-based school. The Paul Hall Center offers dozens of U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses, including numerous STCW classes. Chief Cook Jorge Lanas Chief Steward Dante Slack OMU Chris Corpuz OMU Alfredo Mendoza � 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. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 2003 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS CAN HELP PLAN CONTAIN MEDICAL COSTS SAFETY TEAM EXPLORES LATEST SECURITY, TRAINING ISSUES SIU FERRY CREWS COME THROUGH AGAIN JOLIET HALL SET TO OPEN NORTH STAR DELIVERED TO TOTE HORIZON HAWAII HELPS SAVE 3 ATLANTIC RESCUE TAKES PLACE IN ROUGH WEATHER JERSEY CITY MAYOR HOISTS MERCHANT MARINE EMBLEM SIU’S CORGEY, UIW’S ARMSTRONG ELECTED VPS OF TEXAS AFL-CIO SIU STANDS UP FOR MARINERS’ RIGHTS UNION BACKS MOST OF MTSA’S NEW REGULATIONS, BUT STRESSES NEED FOR FAIR RULES FOR SHORE LEAVE ITF’S COCKROFT: REEXAMINE ‘COZY CONTRACT’ BETWEEN TRAYLOR, LIBERIAN SHIP REGISTRY ALASKANS, SCHOOL BENEFIT FROM STATE’S JOINT EFFORTS WITH PAUL HALL CENTER MCTF OPPOSES EFFORTS TO REPEAL JONES ACT SOCP TO MEET IN PINEY POINT WELCOME HOME TO A HERO UIW MEMBER’S SON RETURNS FROM WAR IN IRAQ WWII-ERA AMERICAN VICTORY, READY TO ‘RELIVE HISTORY,’ SEEKS VOLUNTEER CREW ‘FATHER MATT’ SIEKIERSKI, SIU FRIEND, DIES AT 53 MIGRANT SMUGGLING SCHEME INVOLVED FAKE MARINER IDS RETIRED SUP OFFICIAL DOOLEY DIES AT 85 ‘WARRIOR FOUNDATION’ HELPS FAMILIES OF FALLEN PATRIOTS U.S., CHINA RESUME MARITIME TALKS UNION PLUS ANNOUNCES PROMOTION TO WIN UNION-MADE CAR, OTHER PRIZES STCW DEMONSTRATION OF COMPETANCY AT THE PAUL HALL CENTER CABLE SHIP CREW MEMORIALIZES BOSUN LIBBY WITH SEAFARERS IN CHARM CITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/01/2003 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. 65, No. 9 2003 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/f7a4e52816c63859e7a8e90882b16ec7.pdf 07cbeb433132ba1aa77b131bfcbd51b6 PDF Text Text Volume 65, Number 8 August 2003 U.S. HEALTH CARE Costs Keep Rising, Tens of Millions Are Uninsured — and There’s No End in Sight Pages 12-13 5 More Ships Join SIU Fleet Seafarers are crewing up five additional vessels that are new to the SIU fleet, including Matson’s Manukai (above), which was christened last month in Philadelphia. Seafarers are sailing in the steward department aboard the Manukai and on the new LMSR USNS Benavidez. On the other three newly contracted ships, the SIU fills all unlicensed positions. Page 3. New Hall Opening In Joliet, Illinois The SIU is on schedule to open a new union hall in Joliet, Ill. by September at the latest. The new facility occupies two stories and approximately 2,500 square feet on the corner at 10 East Clinton Street. Page 3. Great Lakes Seafarers Rescue 3 Fishermen Page 4 3 CIVMAR Vessels Earn Safety Awards Mariners Receive Medals For Supporting U.S. Troops Pages 7, 9 ITF Inspectors Assist Crews on 2 FOC Ships Page 6 Page 24 �President’s Report Remembering Paul Hall Paul Hall, our union’s second president, had an all-consuming passion for helping Seafarers better themselves and improve their standard of living. He was so devoted to the membership and so completely committed to the SIU. But, Paul’s enthusiasm for work wasn’t his only strength. In many ways, he was a visionary—and that never was more evident than in 1966, when the SIU acquired land in southern Maryland to consolidate its training efforts. A year later, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship opened on that site. Believe me, the early days of the school in Piney Michael Sacco Point were no picnic. The property only contained old wooden military barracks, a two-story hotel and some piers. Paul Hall saw far beyond the sparse accommodations. He believed that education was vital to members bettering themselves, and he understood the potential that existed at the school. In fact, back in the 1950s he led the union in implementing training and upgrading programs at halls in New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and Houston. Piney Point represented the next logical step—a chance to not only offer training at a central location, but also to affiliate with a facility that could expand with the needs of the U.S. fleet. If Paul were alive today, I’m positive he would be pleased—but not surprised—at the success of what is now known as the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The school truly is world class, from the instructors and staff to the facilities and training equipment. It’s an absolutely comprehensive institution offering everything from entry-level training to license preparation to academic support and more. In short, it lives up to the hype. The Paul Hall Center really is a successful partnership between labor and management. It is jointly administered by boards of trustees representing, respectively, the union and our contracted operators. They do a great job of keeping the school—and its students—at least one step ahead of the constantly changing needs in our industry. On that note, I’d say it’s very fitting that the U.S. Department of Labor’s first-ever endorsement of an apprentice program for U.S. mariners arrived in time for Paul Hall’s birthday. When U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao sent the news last month, it marked another proud, historic moment for a school named after someone who always believed that SIU members were the best and deserved the best. Like the school itself, the trainee program has grown from humble beginnings. Today, the curriculum is second to none—and the importance of the program is unsurpassed. That’s because the new people entering our industry are the future of the SIU. And it’s going to be a bright future, thanks to the work of today’s Seafarers; thanks to your support of this administration; and thanks to the unrelenting and perceptive leadership of our late, great President Paul Hall. On August 18, when we observe what would have been Paul’s 89th birthday, I encourage all Seafarers to spend a quiet moment remembering him and what he did for our union. Health Care Emergency Last month, administrators from the health plans of the U.S. maritime unions met at SIU headquarters to begin investigating ways of working together to fight against the constantly increasing costs of health care. It was a positive meeting and it represented a good start as maritime labor pulls together during the national health care emergency. Other maritime unions have committed to take part in upcoming meetings as part of the group. Across the country, the rising costs of medical coverage are hurting working families. It’s a complex issue, but there are a few basic truths that stand out. For starters, there are more than 41 million Americans who don’t have health coverage—and most of them live in households with working family members. Also, according to various newspaper and magazine reports, as much as 20 percent of every dollar spent to carry health coverage represents the cost of caring for the uninsured. In other words, the people who have benefits pay for those who don’t. Union members are feeling the effects of this crisis. More and more, health care has become a main issue in collective bargaining. In many cases, it is the focal point of negotiations. As anyone who has recently served on a bargaining committee knows, it becomes harder and harder with each contract to maintain good, affordable benefits. The SIU has never been afraid of a fair fight, and we’re determined to make progress in this battle. At times, though, it seems as if America’s working families have our hands tied behind our backs in the struggle to secure and maintain decent, affordable health coverage. We will be reporting more on this topic in the coming months. I hope that all SIU members will follow this issue. Volume 65, Number 8 August 2003 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. 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 © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG A Message from Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Dear SIU Members, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to each of you for valiantly doing your part to support U.S. troops in Operation Iraqi Freedom. While the war against terrorism continues, President George W. Bush has declared the end of major combat operations in Iraq. The United States and our allies prevailed in our fight to liberate the people of Iraq and end the threat Saddam Hussein posed to world peace and security. A strong U.S.-flag fleet was crucial to the success of Operation Iraqi Freedom. More than 5,000 U.S. merchant mariners voluntarily put themselves in harm’s way to transport much-needed equipment and supplies to our troops serving in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Many of you are still at work— transporting food and machinery to feed the Iraqi people and rebuild their country. Thank you for the great sacrifice each of you makes every day to serve your country and to protect the American dream. The American dream has always been at the heart of the U.S. Merchant Marine. In fact, there was an American merchant marine before there was an American nation. The story of our merchant mariners and their contributions to our nation is one of heroism and sacrifice. Paul Hall knew that and wanted American seamen to have the very best of everything. He wanted SIU members to have an opportunity to advance. He was also concerned about the next generation of American seamen and wanted young people to have the opportunity to start a career at sea. Consistent with Paul Hall’s vision, the SIU, school leadership and I recently developed and approved the first ever National Apprenticeship Standards for the maritime industry. SIU President Mike Sacco deserves a special word of recognition for his efforts during this process. This will be a new program offered at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The program will include apprenticeship training for the occupations of Able Seaman, Firer Marine (FOWT), and Chief Cook. These apprenticeship programs range from 2,760 to 4,000 hours of on-the-job training supplemented by instruction in the classroom. The Paul Hall Center apprenticeship program will be a competency-based training program that meets U.S. Coast Guard Certification requirements. Applicants accepted and registered as apprentices must meet the following minimum qualifications: z Must be at least 18 years old (at least 17 years old with parental consent); z Must be able to comply with the physical fitness standards of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, be free of drug and alcohol issues, and be able to pass a drug SIU President Visits Command That Controls Sealift, Other Lift SIU President Michael Sacco recently visited the United States Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (TRANSCOM) at the invitation osf Gen. John W. Handy, commander. They discussed the Maritime Security Program (MSP) reauthorization, the status of the U.S. Merchant Marine, and the “pulse” of the U.S.-flag commercial sealift industry. “The command really makes a great use of sealift to save millions of dollars,” Sacco said. “Our mariners are part of a very big picture, supporting a global mission, and I know they are giving 100 percent of their expertise and professionalism when manning their ships.” The SIU president examined why TRANSCOM is the Department of Defense’s single manager for common-user lift and provides air, land and sea transportation for all of the military services, the other combatant commands, and numerous federal agencies during peace and war. He toured the Joint Mobility Operations Center—the control center for all lift—that includes Transportation Visibility, which has vital information required by a number of transportation centers; the Global Patient Movement and Requirements Center, which tracks every medical patient in the Global Transportation System; and the Joint Operations Intelligence Center, a forward element of the directorate of intelligence. Sacco also was given a tour of Air Mobility Command’s (AMC) Tanker/Airlift Control Center, also located at Scott. AMC, also commanded by Handy, is the air component of TRANSCOM and has control, through the TACC, of all air assets within TRANSCOM, to include contracted airlift support. At a recent awards ceremony conducted in Baltimore for mariners aboard the SIU-crewed RRF ship Wright, Handy praised the efforts of the U.S. Merchant Marine crewing 54 reserve ships activated in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). “To date, more than 1 million tons of materiel have been moved by sea in support of OIF and the spigot is still open; sustainment to our forces and materiel for the rebuilding of Iraq continue to Elaine L. Chao U.S. Secretary of Labor screen test; z Must have either a high school diploma (or GED equivalency) or pass a standardized test that will demonstrate the applicant’s ability to benefit from the program; and z Must be able to meet all U.S. Coast Guard established criteria for the issuance of a merchant mariner’s document and be free of convictions by any court for violations of the law that would disqualify an applicant from obtaining merchant mariners documents from the U.S. Coast Guard. The educational opportunities available at the Paul Hall Center demonstrate the Seafarers’ unsurpassed commitment to quality. Your training center has earned the admiration of government agencies and the maritime industry. The new apprenticeship program created by the cooperative efforts of the U.S. Department of Labor and the SIU will advance our shared goal of increasing the number of highly skilled American seamen. Thank you for all you are doing for this great country and smooth sailing, Elaine L. Chao U.S. Secretary of Labor flow—and in large measure thanks to the vitality, determination and commitment of merchant mariners,” he said. “Throughout history, our merchant mariners have proven themselves to be great patriots,” he went on. “They have come from all walks of life, rising to the challenge, achieving extraordinary accomplishments, and ultimately shaping our world for the better. This has been the case in every conflict abroad since the founding of our country—regardless of risk or personal convenience. Your willingness to continue to sail into harm’s way, answering the call to service stands as testament to your courage and heroism. Today, you are part of that great legacy.” Handy added, “We proudly salute the exemplary patriotism, dedication, and professionalism of the mariners...who have served in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.” (Photo by Dave Patterson) SIU President Michael Sacco (center) visits the Joint Mobility Operations Center at U.S. Transportation Command. Gen. John W. Handy (right), commander, and Col. Glen Joerger, briefer, provide the tour. August 2003 �Manukai Christening Represents Rebirth of Ship and Shipyard “Today we are celebrating the birth of a new ship for Hawaii,” said Senator Daniel K. Inouye (DHawaii) at the July 12 christening of Matson Navigation Co.’s first new ship of the 21st century, the Manukai. As the first vessel built in the newly revitalized Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard (where the ceremony took place) and the first newly constructed vessel introduced by Matson since 1992 (the last was the R.J. Pfeiffer), the containership will mean more jobs in the steward department for members of the SIU. The Manukai is the first of a two-ship, $200 million contract between Matson and Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard and is the first vessel to be built in Philadelphia in 34 years. A sister ship is presently under construction and is expected to be added to Matson’s fleet of Jones Act trade vessels next year. Joining in the celebrations were hundreds of spectators, including SIU members and officials, political leaders, industry representatives and shipyard workers and their families. “This new ship will help ensure that Matson continues to provide Hawaii with efficient, dependable ocean transportation services of superior quality and value,” noted Allen Doane, chairman of the board at Matson. “It has been designed and built specifically for our Hawaii service customers and will meet the current demands of our market.” He also stated, “As the first ship to be built here in 34 years, the Manukai marks the return of Philadelphia as a major shipbuilding center. Today’s christening not only celebrates the birth of a new ship, but also the rebirth of a shipyard.” In his remarks at the christening, Sen. Inouye added, “No state in the nation is more acutely aware of the vital role our U.S. Jones Act fleet has in serving domestic waterways. For those of us who call Hawaii home, the steady flow of cargo vessels coming to and from the state is essential.” It was fitting that Margaret Inouye, wife of the senator, christened the new vessel. In 1969 she also christened Matson’s Hawaiian Enterprise, which later was renamed the Manukai. That vessel completed more than 700 voyages and carried in excess of a million containers of cargo while it was in service—a record for the Hawaiian trade. The new high-tech, diesel-powered Manukai is more fuel efficient. With a length of 712 feet, the Manukai has the capacity to carry as many as 2,600 containers. After completing sea trials this summer, the Manukai will enter Matson’s West Coast-to-Hawaii trade route in the fall, replacing an older ship. Matson operates eight vessels in the Hawaiian trade. Gathered for the christening ceremony are (from left) Brad Mulholland, vice chairman, Matson Navigation Co.; Allen Doane, president and CEO, Alexander & Baldwin and chairman, Matson; Margaret Inouye; Senator Daniel K. Inouye; Charles M. Stockholm, chairman of Alexander & Baldwin; Jim Andrasick, president and CEO, Matson, and his wife, Ginger. Following sea trials this summer, the Manukai will enter Matson’s trade route from the West Coast to Hawaii in the fall. No Letup Here: SIU Fleet Gains 4 More Vessels The SIU recently added four more ships to its contracted fleet: a freighter, a chemical carrier, a special mission vessel and an LMSR. The newest vessel is the USNS Benavidez, part of the Bob Hope class of large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off vessels sailing in the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet. The Benavidez is expected to arrive in Corpus Christi, Texas this month. Built at Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans, the Benavidez is 950 long, 106 feet wide and can sail at 24 knots. It is named after the late Vietnam War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Roy P. Benavidez. Seafarers are sailing in the steward department aboard the new LMSR, which is operated by Patriot. On the other three newly contracted ships, the SIU fills all unlicensed positions. The Observation Island also is The Observation Island monitors compliance with strategic arms treaties and supports U.S. military weapons test programs. part of MSC’s fleet and is the agency’s lone missile range instrumentation ship. Operated by Maersk Line, Limited, the Observation Island 564 feet long, 76 feet wide and can sail at 20 knots. According to MSC, the Observation Island “operates worldwide, monitoring compliance with strategic arms treaties and supporting U.S. military weapons test programs. Observation Island carries an Air Force shipborne phased-array radar system for collecting data on missile tests. The ship is operated by MSP in Conference Senate Commerce Committee Also Passes Measure Legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP) remained in a HouseSenate conference committee as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press. The House in late May passed language providing for reauthorization of the MSP as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. The updated MSP would be extended for 10 additional years, beginning in October 2005, immediately after the current version expires. The expanded MSP also calls for increasing the number of participants from 47 ships to 60 ships. The Senate’s version of the August 2003 Defense bill (also approved in late May) didn’t include MSP language. However, in late June, the Senate Commerce Committee, chaired by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), okayed legislation that includes a 10-year MSP reauthorization. The committee’s MSP component is contained in a bill (S. 1262) that would fund the Maritime Administration for the next five years. Although it slightly differs from the House version, it, too calls for increasing the number of participants from 47 ships to 60 ships. The current MSP was signed into law in 1996. The program provides limited funding for 47 Military Sealift Command for the U.S. Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.” Also new to the Seafarers fleet is the MV Virginian, operated by Sealift Tankships. The 480-foot freighter was built in Germany in 1983. It features a diesel propulsion system that provides 16,320 hp. Finally, Seafarers are sailing aboard the Chemical Pioneer, operated by USCS Chemical Chartering LLC. The ship is 688 feet long and is equipped with 48 cargo tanks. U.S.-flag, U.S.-crewed commercial vessels which are made available to the Defense Department in times of war or national emergency. To be included in the MSP, participants also provide the military access to their infrastructure, terminals, communications network and more. The MSP has helped ensure that the United States has a pool of skilled American mariners ready to crew not only the MSP vessels, but also U.S. government-owned strategic sealift and Ready Reserve Force ships. This program has helped America maintain a U.S.-flag presence in the world’s ports. And, various high-ranking officials have pointed out that the government would have to spend 10 times as much as it does now to replicate what the MSP provides. The SIU’s newest hall occupies two stories at 10 East Clinton Street in Joliet, Ill. SIU’s Newest Hall To Open in Joliet, Ill. The SIU is on schedule to open a new union hall in Joliet, Ill. by next month (September) at the latest. The hall is located at 10 East Clinton Street in downtown Joliet. The union occupies two stories of the building, which is accessible via public transportation (rail and bus). Also, multiple parking lots and garages are located within one to two blocks of the hall, which consists of approximately 2,500 square feet. “It will be a full-service port, and I think it’s going to be a very busy hall,” said SIU Vice President Great Lakes Tommy Orzechowski. “We noticed we had increasing membership in the Chicago metropolitan area, and this gives the Great Lakes region a middle point between Algonac (Mich.) and Duluth (Minn.).” The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is working out final details of contracting with a health clinic near the hall. Joliet is the seventh-largest city in Illinois, with a population of more than 106,000. More details about the hall will be published in the next issue of the Seafarers LOG and on the union’s web site (www.seafarers.org). The Joliet hall will be a fullservice port for Seafarers. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, September 1, 2003 for the observance of Labor Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. Seafarers LOG 3 �SIU Crew Helps Rescue Lakes Fishermen Four fishermen from the Great Lakes owe a debt of gratitude to the crew of the SIU-contracted American Mariner. Seafarers aboard the American Steamship Co. vessel on July 12 helped rescue three of the four from an uncertain fate after they were spotted floating in the water wearing life jackets. Their 18foot fishing boat had sunk off the shore of Ashtabula, Ohio. The American Mariner, having departed Ashtabula after loading coal for discharge in Charlevoix, Mich., passed about four miles from shore when alert crew members including ABG Watchman Foaad Saleh caught sight of the ill-fated fishermen and their capsized craft. The following SIU members were aboard the American Mariner when the rescue took place: Bosun Albert Brzezinski, AB Wheelsman Robert Timmons, AB Wheelsman Art Beauchamp, AB Wheelsman Leon Pulley, ABG Watchman Saleh, AB Watchman Donald Hutchens, Conveyorman Kenneth Guss, Gateman Mousa Quarish, QMED James Reilly, DEU Jack Povaser, DEU Mohamed Ali, DEU Brian Green, 2nd Cook Nasser Aljalham, SA Gary Lapczynski and Unlicensed Apprentice Curtis Tobey. After spotting the fishermen and informing the U.S. Coast Guard station in Fairport, Ohio of the situation, the American Mariner altered course and moved in to pluck the trio from Lake Erie. Once aboard the American Mariner, the rescued fishermen told the crew that their vessel had gone down some four hours earlier and that the sinking had h a p - pened so suddenly that they did not have time to radio for help. Their most distressing news, however was that a fourth fisherman—a male confined to a wheelchair—also had been aboard their vessel and was in the water somewhere in the vicinity. Fortunately for him, a crew from the Coast Guard station was patrolling the area. Once on the scene, they quickly rescued the fourth fisherman who had been discharged from his wheelchair and was being kept afloat by a life jacket. The three men aboard the American Mariner later were taken to the Coast Guard vessel. All four were then transported to the Coast Guard station at Ashtabula. One of the fishermen had to be placed on a backboard during the transit due to bruises and soreness incurred during the sinking of the fishing boat. The fourth rescued individual had multiple sclerosis and was mildly hypothermic. All four were examined by emergency medical Crew members from the American Mariner carry out the rescue of three fishermen July 12 near Ashtabula, Ohio. A fourth man was saved by the Coast Guard. services personnel and released. Thomas S. Anderson, assistant vice president for American Steamship Co. Fleet Operations, praised the efforts of the Seafarers. In a memo to the captain of the American Mariner, he wrote in part: “I am writing to commend all of you for the rescue of the four fishermen in distress off of Ashtabula on July 12, 2003. The four men had been in the water since mid-day when your sharp lookout spotted the capsized boat…. I have seen the photos of the rescue and cannot tell you how proud I am of the job all of you did. Simply great, professional work and seamanship resulted in the rescue of these men. I don’t know how much longer they would have lasted in that Lake Erie water, but without your quick actions it may have not been much longer.” Seafarers aboard Alaska Tanker Company vessels have helped put together a remarkable stretch of safe operations. Alaska Tanker Company Marks Safety Milestone Spill-Free Year Is Latest Achievement Setting Wage Rates in American Samoa SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Company (ATC), at once duly proud and determined to build on its success, recently celebrated a significant safety achievement. July 5 marked the completion of one year without any of ATC’s ships spilling any oil to sea—anywhere. “This remarkable achievement complements our safety performance, where we have completed well over three million man-hours without a lost time injury,” noted ATC President and CEO Anil Mathur in a communication to ATC crews. “During this period, ATC has transported 170 million barrels of oil out of Alaska.” Mathur vowed that ATC “will continue its relentless journey of continuously improving our performance on ALL fronts. Equally, we realize that such an achievement would not be possible without your support, cooperation and guidance. Thank you for making this achievement possible.” Additionally, as previously reported, the following ATC vessels recently were recognized for operating for at least the last two years without a lost-time accident: Overseas Chicago, Overseas New York, Tonsina, Prince William Sound, Overseas Boston, Kenai and Denali. Also, the entire ATC fleet for the past several years has reduced what the company calls “recordable injury frequency” to zero or almost nothing. That includes no lost-time injuries last year into the second half of this year. ATC is building four new Alaska-class tankers on the West Coast. The first of the double-hull vessels—the Alaskan Frontier—is scheduled for delivery early next year. Notice New Health Clinic For Baltimore-Area Seafarers SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell (far right) was among six members of a committee selected by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao to review current minimum wage rates for all industries in American Samoa covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal wage and hour law. Standing in front of the American Samoan Senate building in Pago Pago after completing their work are Powell and other committee members representing public sector employers and employees. In a closed ceremony at the end of the committee’s deliberations, in a gesture of respect and gratitude, each of the off-island members of the committee was bestowed the honorary title of “High Chief of Samoa” (those wearing leis). According to Powell, this honor is very seldom bestowed upon non-Samoans. Based on its findings, the committee will recommend to the Labor Department the highest rate for each industry that will not substantially curtail employment and will not give industries in the territory a competitive advantage over similar U.S. businesses not in American Samoa. The committee hearings are conducted every two years. Powell stated, “I am honored to have served on this committee representing the interests of the working people in American Samoa and to further the objectives of the labor movement in this area.” 4 Seafarers LOG Effective July 1, 2003, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plancontracted clinic location for Baltimore has been changed. The new facility is under the direction of the Johns Hopkins Community Physicians and is located at: JHCP – Internal Medicine Wyman Park Medical Center 3100 Wyman Park Drive Baltimore, MD 21211 Phone: 410 338-3357 Fax: 410 338-3628 Baltimore-area Seafarers are asked to note this change and adjust your records accordingly. For more information, contact the SIU hall in Baltimore at 410 327-4900. August 2003 �Maritime Regulations Announced By Dept. of Homeland Security The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on July 1 announced the publication of security regulations requiring sectors of the maritime industry to implement measures to protect America’s ports and waterways from a terrorist attack. The interim final rules were to be addressed late last month at a public meeting in Washington, D.C. Written comments on the rules were being accepted through July 31. “With 95 percent of our nation’s international cargo carried by ship, port security is critical to ensuring our nation’s homeland and economic security,” Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge said. “The port security measures we are putting in place, both here at home and abroad, are about expanding our capabilities—strengthening a vitally important system with additional layers of defense. “This effort is part of a broad international effort to increase global shipping security and one of many steps we are taking to better protect our ports and the ships traveling in our waters.” As reported earlier in the Seafarers LOG, U.S. maritime unions, including the SIU, were at the forefront and have remained very active in moving toward greater shipboard and port security. The SIU has met with representatives from U.S. flag operators, the Coast Guard, officials from numerous U.S ports, the International Transport Work- U.S. Coast Guard photo by Telfair H. Brown Vice Admiral Thad Allen, Coast Guard chief of staff, and Asa Hutchinson, under secretary for Border and Transportation Security, address reporters after the Department of Homeland Security announced publication of regulations impacting the maritime industry. ers’ Federation, the International Maritime Organization and the International Labor Organization, among others, to facilitate the identification and enactment of effective, realistic and fair security rules. The union will, as appropriate, remain active in this arena and pursue measures that best address the needs and satisfy the interests of its members. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations build on a comprehensive port security strategy and range of enhancements directed by President Bush following September 11, 2001, and implement significant portions of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA). By requiring completion of security assessments, development of security plans, and implementation of security measures and procedures, according to the DHS, these regulations are aimed at reducing the risk and mitigating the exposure of U.S. ports and waterways to terrorist activity. According to the DHS, the regulations focus on those sectors of maritime industry that have a higher risk of involvement in a transportation security incident, including various tank vessels, barges, large passenger vessels, cargo vessels, towing vessels, offshore oil and gas platforms, and port facilities that handle cer- Maryland Secretary of Labor Fielder, State AFL-C CIO Officials Visit School James D. Fielder Jr. (photo, right), secretary of labor for the State of Maryland, toured the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education last month in conjunction with one of the state’s job-placement programs. The school is based in Piney Point, Md. Visiting the campus along with Fielder were Fred D. Mason Jr., president of the Maryland State and Washington, D.C. AFL-CIO (pictured in both photos below) and Donna S. Edwards, secretary-treasurer of the federation (lower left photo, inspecting a training record book). In top photo, Fielder checks out the Paul Hall Center’s engine room simulator, with input from the school’s assistant director of training, J.C. Wiegman. Below right, Mason concentrates in the shiphandling simulator, with SIU Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz nearby. tain kinds of dangerous cargo or service the vessels listed above. An estimated 10,000 vessels, 5,000 facilities, and 40 outer continental shelf facilities will be directly affected. The regulations require security measures that have three security levels. Depending on security needs, measures may include passenger, vehicle and baggage screening procedures; security patrols; establishing restricted areas; personnel identification procedures; access control measures; and/or installation of surveillance equipment. The regulations amend other sections of the Code of Federal Regulations to implement Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirements for certain vessels, as required by MTSA. AIS is a system of equipment and technologies that automatically sends detailed ship information to other ships and shore-based agencies. Installing AIS equipment on certain vessels traveling in U.S. waters is intended to allow comprehensive, virtually instantaneous vessel tracking and monitoring, increasing security and safety in shipping channels, and boosting awareness of maritime activity. The new MTSA security regulations cover vessels and facilities operating on or adjacent to waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and are split into six separate parts. Following a general section that discusses common requirements and definitions, each of the sections focuses on a specific segment of the marine industry: ports, vessels, facilities, and outer continental shelf facilities. A final regulation addresses the installation of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS). These regulations are part of the new Subchapter H of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations, except for AIS, which amends several sections of the CFR. The regulations have common elements, including: Security Officers & Training for all Personnel — requires the designation of an individual who will be responsible for the vessel or facility security program, outlines the qualifications for security officers, and requires all personnel to have training so that they are ready and able to implement the security plan. Security Assessments and Plans — requires owners and operators to assess vulnerabilities, and develop plans that may include passenger, vehicle and baggage screening procedures; security patrols; establishing restricted areas; personnel identification procedures; access control measures; and/or installation of surveillance equipment. Part 103 of the segment titled “Ports” designates the Coast Guard Captains of the Port as Federal Maritime Security Coordinators, giving them the authority to oversee and direct the necessary activities of increasing security of our ports. Also, another component establishes “Area Maritime Security Committees,” made up of representatives of federal, state and local agencies, industry groups and others, to assess the specific vulnerabilities in each of the nation’s 361 ports and develop plans for complex and diverse security requirements within the port areas. Virtually every type of vessel likely will be impacted by the new regulations, which are expected to be implemented by July 1, 2004. In its release of the interim final rules, the DHS included a segment identifying “examples of vessels most directly impacted by the new regulations.” That list includes “SOLAS-certified cargo ship carrying grain traveling from Jacksonville to New York; container vessel carrying cargo from New Orleans to San Juan; container vessel carrying cargo from Hong Kong to Los Angeles; barge carrying auto part containers traveling from Seattle to Vancouver; cruise ship on a Caribbean voyage; dinner boat on the Chesapeake Bay carrying more than 150 people; gaming boat on the Mississippi; ferries operating in Puget Sound, Wash.; barge carrying home heating oil on the Hudson River; tanker carrying liquefied natural gas; supply vessel heading to an offshore oil rig; towing vessel pushing an oil barge on the Mississippi River.” Port Agent Appointed to Safety Committee SIU Wilmington, Calif. Port Agent John Cox (left) recently was appointed for a three-year term to the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Safety Committee. Cox, pictured with Jim Rollin of the California State Department of Fish and Game’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response at the SIU official’s swearing-in ceremony May 20, will help the committee address various safety issues pertaining to the nation’s busiest sea port. The committee meets every other month, with subcommittees meeting more frequently. August 2003 Seafarers LOG 5 �Government Services Ships Earn MSC Safety Awards Three government servicescrewed ships in June were honored as winners of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Surface Ship Safety Award. MSC reported that fleet oiler USNS Leroy Grumman, combat stores ship USNS San Jose, and fleet ocean tug USNS Navajo—each crewed by members of the union’s Government Services Division—have been selected from 37 eligible vessels as the command’s leaders in safety. The award, given for the Oct. 1, 2001 to March 31, 2003 com- petitive period, recognizes the outstanding contributions of ships crewed by civil service mariners to MSC fleet readiness. The award also takes into account increased morale and the efficient use of safety resources. Ships and crews earning the award exhibit consistently excellent safety records and employ proactive accident prevention programs. In acknowledgment of their respective efforts, crews from each ship received a plaque. Each also was given authorization to display a large green “S” on its bridge bulwark signifying the Seafarers Appeals Board — Action Number 420 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. WHEREAS, by prior action the Board has recognized the need for appropriate Shipping Rule adjustments to secure and maintain an adequate supply of qualified and trained personnel aboard various U.S.-flagged fleets; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this action to amend the Shipping Rules to allow seamen with either Group One (1) or Group Two (2) NMU seniority status to have priority for jobs referred to the Seafarers Hiring Hall over applicants with Class “C” Seniority. NOW THEREFORE, the Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and various Contracted Employers hereby amends the Shipping Rules to provide for the following. In Rule 4. Business Hours and Job Calls, Subsection D. (1.)(a) Add new language to the first sentence to read. D. (1.) (a) Subject to the arrival and departure of a vessel, except as provided for herein, if a port cannot fill a job with a Class “A” or Class “B” registrant, the job shall be referred back to the Manpower Pool Coordinator, who will then refer the job to other nearby ports. If the job cannot be filled with a qualified Class “A” or Class “B” registrant in other nearby ports, the job shall be referred back to the original port, at which time seamen registered under the NMU rules possessing either Group one (1) or Group Two (2) seniority status shall be permitted, on the next job call, to bid and be shipped as per the applicable provisions of the Shipping Rules before the job is referred to “All Ports.” 2. In Rule 2. Shipping Procedure Subsection G. 17(a) amend the language by adding the following. Except as specifically provided for herein or by SAB action, seamen with Class “B” seniority ratings, or NMU Group One (1) or Group (2) seniority shipped pursuant to these Rules, may retain such jobs for one (1) round trip or one hundred eighty (180) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or on 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. Those members shipped with Group 1 or Group 2 NMU status shall be governed by the Rules set forth herein consistent with members with Group “B” seniority. This SAB action shall remain in full force and effect until modified by future SAB action. Surface Ship Safety Award. MSC also recognized three other ships, including fleet oiler USNS John Ericsson and hospital ship USNS Comfort (both crewed by Government Services Division members) as runners-up for the Surface Ship Safety Award. “These ships exemplified an aggressive safety program which actively contributed to mishap prevention. They have set the standard in MSC afloat safety for our fleet,” said Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III, MSC commander, in a message sent to all MSC ships. One winner and one runner-up are chosen from each of the following categories of MSC ships for the award: Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force oilers, NFAF cargo ships and other MSC civilservice mariner crewed ships. The USNS San Jose, the highest-rated ship overall, also earned the 2002 Department of the Navy Safety Excellence Award in the Military Sealift Command category. Express Marine Seafarers employed by Express Marine have approved a new three-year contract that calls for wage increases and other gains. The contract was ratified July 13 aboard the tug Guardian. The new pact maintains the current medical coverage of Plan level “G” and boosts the pension credit to two days for each day worked. Express Marine crews will be enrolled in the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan and are scheduled to receive pay increases in each year of the contract. Serving on the negotiating committee were Captain Riley Johnson, Mate Doug Covil, AB/Cook Stephen Jones, SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi and SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Jim Malone. Express Marine operates coal barges up and down the East Coast. Waterman Crew members employed aboard Waterman TAKX vessels Seafarers and SIU officials were on hand June 14 in San Diego for the christening of Totem Ocean Trailer Express’ North Star, a new roll-on/roll-off vessel that is sister ship to the Midnight Sun. The Orca-class trailership is 840 long, 118 feet wide and capable of carrying highway trailers as large as 53 feet in length. Pictured in front of the North Star are (from left) SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, SIU President Michael Sacco and SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone. Seafarers LOG MSC normally operates 120 civilian-crewed, noncombatant ships for a variety of missions around the world. That number expanded to about 214 in March as additional ships were activated from reduced operating status or chartered for the command’s support of U.S. forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. From January to April 2003, MSC ships delivered more than 21 million square feet of combat equipment and other cargo—the equivalent of more than 300 foot- ball fields—to the Central Command area of operations. The command’s fleet support ships also pumped more than 117 million gallons of fuel to U.S. Navy and coalition warships in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. MSC ship missions include underway replenishment of U.S. Navy ships at sea, prepositioning and transport of defense cargo and at-sea data collection for the U.S. military and other U.S. government agencies. Contract Department Briefs Welcoming the North Star 6 The USNS San Jose, recently recognized by MSC for its safe operations, also earned the 2002 Department of the Navy Safety Excellence Award. (the Pless, Obregon and Kocak) will receive a three percent increase to their wages, overtime and Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan company contribution amount, retroactive to January 1, 2003. Matson SIU steward department members aboard Matson ships received a 3.25 percent increase in wages and all wage-related items on July 1, 2004. They also are scheduled to receive a 3.25 percent increase on July 1, 2004. For the Moku Pahu only, Seafarers received a four percent increase in wages and wage-related items on July 1, 2003. They also are scheduled to receive a four percent increase on July 1, 2004. Sealift Tankers Effective July 1, 2003, the crews aboard the Cleveland and the Wilson received an acrossthe-board three percent increase. Additionally, the crews will receive three percent increases effective July 1, 2004 and July 1, 2005. Bernard Fisher The crew of the Major Bernard Fisher received a “total labor cost” increase of three percent effective July 1, 2003. Crew members will continue to enjoy Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Level G and Seafarers Vacation Plan Benefits of 14 days for each 30 days worked. Advantage, Noble Star, Virginian Effective July 1, 2003, crew members employed aboard the Advantage, Noble Star and Virginian received a three percent across-the-board increase. They will receive Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Level G benefits, Seafarers Maritime Union (SMU) vacation benefits of 15 days for each 30 days worked, and SMU Money Purchase Pension Plan benefits of 10 percent of the daily base wage. Additionally, the crews of these vessels will receive a three percent wage increase effective July 1, 2004 and again on July 1, 2005. Maersk Line, Limited Effective June 9, 2003, the crew of the Maersk Constellation received a contractually scheduled three percent total labor cost increase. This includes wages and wage-related items. Also, effective July 1, 2003, crews of the SIU-contracted Maersk ships enrolled in the U.S. Maritime Security Program received the contractually scheduled three percent Economic Price Adjustment. Those crews will continue to receive medical coverage at the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Level G. AMSEA Effective June 1, 2003, crew members employed aboard AMSEA’s fast sealift ships received a three percent increase in wages, overtime, vacation and Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan contribution amount. Southbay Barge Inc. Seafarers have approved a new three-year contract at Southbay Barge, Inc. The agreement includes wage gains, pension and vacation benefits, and the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan’s top medical coverage. The company will pay transportation costs for crew members who successfully complete a course or courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. August 2003 �More RRF Crews Honored for Roles in Iraqi Freedom More than 50 Seafarers on May 28 joined the ranks of scores of their brothers and sisters to receive medals in recognition of their service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pier 2 at Alameda Point in Alameda, Calif. provided the setting for a U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) sponsored ceremony that honored the crews of the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels Adm. Wm. Callaghan, Cape Orlando and Comet. U.S. Department of Transportation Chief of Staff John A. Flaherty delivered the keynote address and presented Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals to the crews and officers of the vessels for their support of operations involving American and allied military forces. “The maritime community has served America with great distinction during every major crisis in our nation’s history, and the mariners who crew the ships are the cornerstone of this effort,” said Flaherty. “From the Revolutionary War, through both World Wars, the Korean War and up to today, our mariners have willingly defended and served this nation with enthusiasm and valor.” Susan Clark of MarAd, at podium, leads those who attended the ceremony in the singing of the National Anthem. Other members of the event’s official party join in. Also participating in the ceremony were: Capt. Francis X. Johnson, director of Western Region, MarAd; Capt. Louis Cavaliere, USNR, fleet administrator, Keystone Shipping Co; Erny Otterspoor, president, Mormac Marine Enterprises and Commodore Juan L. Chavez, USN, commanding officer, Military Sealift Command, Pacific. Susan Clark of MarAd’s public affairs department led the National Anthem and was accompanied by the 91st Division Army Reserve Band of Camp Parks, Calif. The three roll-on/roll-off ships took materiel to American troops for Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The ships and the crews have just returned from the zone of conflict in the Middle East. Seafarers who received medals and their vessels of assignment were: From the Adm. Wm. Callaghan—Bosun Paul E. Borg, ABs Thomas E. Muncy, Ronald C. Johnson, David A. Rice, Joseph C. Smith Jr. and Wayman Sellers; Electrician Jeoffrey N. Curry; Oilers Elmer Rochez, Francis T. Yapching, Eligio M. Vela and Butch Z. Lumansoc; Wiper Glen McBride, Steward Denise J. Smith, Chief Cook Tamara A. Houston, GSUs Julia W. Smith and Edward Washington Jr. and GVA Saleh Kassim Soofi. Medal recipients from the Cape Orlando were: Bosun Carlos A. Cabezas, ABs Randy Sweitzer, Lorenzo Tifre, Ralph T. White, Michael N. Carubba and Travis R. Hosea; Oilers George R. McAnern, Mario A. Silva and Eric Nappier; Wiper Luis F. Martinez, Steward Ronnie Hadnott, Chief Cook Orlando Suazo, GSUs Americo Monteiro and Jose L. Ramos and GVA Michael M. Simpson. Comet medal awardees were: Bosun Benedict B. Born, ABs Larry A. Rawlins, Jerry Devoe, George J. Keblis, John B. Meyers, Tom Corrales and Gary A. Ferandes; Ordinary Seamen Charles R. Berry, Roger T. Martell and Stephen R. Hammelman; Electrician Lowell R. Lemm; Oilers Anthony L. Perry, Steven M. Haver and James R. Smartt; Firemen Paul D. Smith and William C. Shields; Wiper Samuel A. Norteye, Steward Romeo S. Arquines, Chief Cook Harold B. Henderson and GSTUs Pat H. Bailey and Ben Roberson. All three ships belong to the RRF, a fleet of 68 ships owned and maintained by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. A total of 40 RRF ships were assigned to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. RRF ships are crewed by civilian American merchant mariners who volunteer for this potentially hazardous duty. American merchant mariners have supported U.S. military action since colonial times, often traveling into harm’s way to transport materiel to the armed forces. More than 80 percent of the vehicles and other equipment were taken to the Iraqi conflict by merchant mariners. SIU Assistant VP West Coast Nick Celona (second from left) poses with (from left) MEBA Patrolman John Anderson, MEBA Executive VP Bud Jacque and Marine Transport Lines Director of Labor Relations Gene Albert. Above: Crew members from the Comet, along with some of their family members, enjoy food and refreshments prior to the ceremony. Left: Part of the crew from the Cape Orlando take part in the festivities. Army Thanks Steward Dept. on USNS Fisher Mariners from the Adm. Wm. Callaghan, Cape Orlando and Comet await their respective turns to receive their medals. Adm. Wm. Callaghan Chief Cook Tamara A. Houston, kneeling, poses with some of her shipmates as well as crew members from the Cape Orlando. August 2003 Chief Steward Lonnie Jones (wearing white cap in photos above and at right) and the rest of the steward department aboard the USNS Fisher took good care of their U.S. Army guests during Operation Iraqi Freedom. “We wanted to do a good job for our country and our union,” said Jones. “The rest of the crew and I gave our best, and we got along great with the Army personnel.” The Army workforce presented Jones with certificates of appreciation (one is pictured at right) listing him and the rest of the galley gang: Chief Cook Carlos Dominguez, ACU Solomon Sanders, SA David Gannoun, SA Michael Zoabi and SA Ernest Niaves, all of whom are pictured above with their Army visitors. The group certificate reads in part: “Your dedicated support and professionalism keeping our troops well fed and supplied brings great credit to the Military Sealift Command, yourself and the United States Army.” Seafarers LOG 7 �Sailing With the SIU AB/Tankerman Charles Bigham stands aboard the Maritrans Barge 252. SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and Regional Rep Robert Troy pose with the crew of the Cape Taylor on the vessel’s return to Corpus Christi, Texas. Home based in Houston, the Cape Taylor was the first ship to depart Corpus Christi during the activation for Operation Enduring Freedom. At right, Regional Rep Robert Troy and QMED Lino Remorin share the bright sunlight with the Cape Taylor in the background. The city of Corpus Christi took great pride in welcoming the vessel and crew back to the United States. OS/Cook Carl Doughtie (left) and AB/Tankerman Bobby Scheider work aboard the Maritrans tug Navigator, which is coupled with Barge 252. The tug/barge, which carries petroleum products, operates on the Gulf Coast. After 40 years in the SIU, SA Jose de los Santos retired May 21. Crew members aboard the Horizon Challenger feted him with a decorated cake (a man kicking back watching the Yankees—his favorite—on TV). Among other gifts, he also received a framed letter of appreciation from Capt. E.P. Skoropowski. Right: Victor Beata is bosun aboard the HMI Brenton Reef (recently renamed the Seabulk Courage), a double-hulled lightship tanker. Performing their jobs on Starlight Marine vessels are Mate/ Tankerman Greg Wall (above), Deckhand/Engineer Mark Carlsen (at right), and Engineer/ Tankerman Lyle Page (below). Mariners at Starlight Marine Services work aboard a conventional tug and barge that is used for bunkering and lightering operations, and also aboard two ship-assist tugboats utilized for docking and tanker escort procedures. They recently voted to join the SIU. Welcoming ceremonies took place aboard the Cape Inscription when it returned to Long Beach, Calif. from Iraq. Above, SIU Chief Electrician Donnell Tagart (right) accepts his Merchant Marine Expeditionary medal and certificate from Capt. Paul Foran (second from right) and Captain Frank Johnston, western regional director of MarAd. Right: SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone speaks to crew members on the Cape Inscription, praising them for a job well done. 8 Seafarers LOG AB Feliciano Gimutao (right) is presented with his award during ceremonies on the Cape Inscription. August 2003 �MSC Honors Crews of Fast Sealift Ships Algol, Bellatrix, Pollux Delivered for U.S. Troops Dozens of Seafarers were honored July 16 near New Orleans as the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) welcomed the crews of three fast sealift ships that supported Operation Iraqi Freedom. Crew members and officers from the USNS Algol, USNS Bellatrix and USNS Pollux were presented with U.S. Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals by Rear Admiral (Select) Deborah A. Loewer, USN, Vice Commander, MSC. The ceremony took place aboard the Bellatrix in Marrero, La. SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey was one of the featured speakers. He thanked and congratulated the crew for their dedication and patriotism. Corgey also expressed gratitude to MSC and the U.S. Maritime Administration for their strong, comprehensive efforts to ac- knowledge U.S. mariners returning from the war. “It’s our honor and privilege to serve our country. As a labor leader, it’s an honor and privilege to represent many of the mariners who delivered the goods,” Corgey said. “The U.S. Merchant Marine will be there whenever our country calls. We’re proud to serve as the nation’s fourth arm of defense.” Loewer told the crews, “You delivered the cargo. You got it there on time. You completed the mission. We’re proud of you.” Bosun Eric Leibold, who sailed on the Bellatrix during the war, said the ceremony was “incredible, very heart-moving. All the speakers were very informed and expressed their gratitude for the job done by all seafarers in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.” Like LMSRs, MSC’s fast sealift ships (including the USNS Bellatrix, above) are roll-on/roll-off vessels equipped with on-board cranes and self-contained ramps. Leibold said that his ship “literally did two round-the-world runs this year” in support of the mission. “Overall, it was a couple of very good runs. We took on four groups of military personnel, including a fast security team on both runs. Interaction with the military was outstanding. They were all just incredible men and women, and they contributed a lot—not only to the security of the ship and the upkeep of their own vehicles, but they actually wanted to help us with maintenance. I had to lock my paint locker to keep them from painting the ship.” According to MSC, the Algol, Bellatrix and Pollux “were critical elements in getting the combat equipment and supplies to U.S. war fighters in the Middle East.” Each ship can carry more than 150,000 square feet of vehicles and other out-sized cargo for the Department of Defense. The 946-foot vessels, which can reach speeds in excess of 30 knots, are part of MSC’s surge sealift program and are normally kept in reduced operating status until they are needed for contingencies like Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Algol, activated for service in November 2002 from its berth in Violet, La., transported equipment for the U.S. Army’s V Corps and 4th Infantry Division. The Pollux, also normally kept in reduced operating status in Violet, La., activated in early Pictured at the ceremony aboard the Bellatrix are (from left) Electrician Frank Quebedeaux, SIU New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd, STOS Jennifer Smith, SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, Bosun Walter Loveless and Bosun Wilfredo Rice. January 2003 to move cargo belonging to the Marine Corps I Marine Expeditionary Force and the Army’s 101st Airborne division. The Bellatrix, based in Marrero, was activated in September of 2002 and carried elements of the Marine Corps I Expeditionary Force and the Army’s 4th Infantry Division. The U.S Maritime Administration’s Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal recognizes civil service and commercial mariners who served aboard U.S.-flagged chartered or government-owned ships that supported Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The medal, which was first authorized for American merchant seamen serving in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the early 1990s, consists of a two-sided bronze medallion suspended from a red, white, blue and green ribbon. The Algol, Bellatrix and Pollux are crewed by an SIU-contracted commercial ship operating company (AMSEA) under contract to MSC, the ocean transportation provider for the Department of Defense. The command normally operates about 120 civilian-crewed, noncombatant ships for a variety of missions around the world. That number expanded to 214 in March as additional ships were activated from reduced operating status or were chartered for the command’s support of U.S. forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Around the Great Lakes AB Harold Goetz stands at the Great Lakes Towing Co. dock in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. In the background are the tugs Missouri and Oklahoma. AB James Darden readies the line on the bow of the tug Wyoming (Great Lakes Towing Co.) while docking in Detroit, Mich. August 2003 Aboard the Great Lakes Towing Co. tug Wyoming are (from left) AB Doug Ogle, Patrolman Chad Partridge, AB Jeff Davis, AB James Darden and AB Ken Horner. Bosuns from the American Steamship Company fleet gathered for their winter meetings in Buffalo, N.Y. From the left are Bosuns David Barber, Mike Keogh, Ron Bochek, Michael Schaff, SIU VP Tom Orzechowski, Bosuns Bill Mulcahy, Charles Niegebauer, Jeff Eckhart and Al Brzezinski. SIU Algonac Port Agent Don Thornton (left) meets with Bosun Michael Schaff on board the Walter J. McCarthy in St. Clair, Mich. Seafarers LOG 9 �Delaware North, Delta Queen Officials Tour School Maritime Administrator Encourages Apprentices U.S. Maritime Administrator Captain William Schubert was a special guest last month in Piney Point, Md. when a group of students graduated from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education’s unlicensed apprentice program. Schubert had dual roles at the event—addressing the graduates (above left) and also offering extra congratulations to his nephew Keith Gibney (above right), who was part of the class. Below, the graduates take their oath. Officials from SIU-contracted Delta Queen Steamboat Company and its parent Delaware North Companies (DNC) last month toured the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Pictured above (from left), DNC Risk Manager Rodney Schunk, DNC Risk Management Director Steven Prechel, Delta Queen Human Resources VP Craig Keller, Delta Queen President Rick Abramson and Delta Queen Risk Management Dept. Manager Linda Angelica review ship-specific safety manuals produced by the school. At right, Angelica takes the helm in the Paul Hall Center’s bridge simulator. Call of the Sea by Michael J. Kennedy LOG-A-RHYTHMS Nikita’s Prayer at Sea by Roslyn Nikita Brooks Dear Lord. So many times we walk through life, never caring about the other guy, still we hope that things may change. Dear Lord. Help us to see what in the world is happening to us, for we need to open our hearts and help our brother and our sister make a new start. We really need to make a change. Dear Lord. I know that you can give the world peace and harmony. We can make a difference if we try. Dear Lord. Help us to lift each other’s spirits at sea because we are all in need of so many things. Dear Lord. My heart has the desire to do the right thing aboard this vessel because I am your vessel. Dear Lord. I know that a smile and a kind word can change a person in many ways and brighten everyone’s day, and sometimes help them forget about all their worries that are left behind. After all, kindness doesn’t cost anything. Dear Lord. I thank you for watching over me and the entire crew while we are asleep. Thank you for being all that you are to me. Dear Lord. Touch our hearts in a mighty way that we may thank you for the help that you have placed at our side. Father, I thank you for the sunlight, the moon and the stars at night. Dear Lord. Protect all my brothers and sisters at sea, be it in the East Coast, West Coast, Great Lakes, Coastwise, or foreign waters and lands. Dear Lord. May we all return home to our families safely, knowing that your promises will never ever grow old. Amen. (Roslyn Nikita Brooks wrote this while serving as a chief cook on the Cape Washington.) 10 Seafarers LOG The full summer moon illuminates the great river. Distant notes of Dixieland jazz mingle with the aromas of the bustling Vieux Carré, flavoring the night’s air. My senses are now awakened, reopening a portal of memories that suddenly reel me back to a time when love was strong, yet challenged. I submit to a trace of tearful lament, torn between the beckoning spell of the sea and another woman’s love that I know I will lose to this mistress. I have surrendered my purpose to her abyss, yet she wants me all. My heart, full of emotion, awaits a time when words shall witness good intentions despite stronger Ode to the Sea by Bruce Hosmer We painted in the wind, we painted in the rain. Sometimes over grease (now that was a pain!). We painted gray and green, red, white and blue, buff ‘n’ black, believe me, ‘tis true! We painted in the morn, evening, noon and night. We painted when we couldn’t see (and next morn observed with a fright). We painted with aggregate (better known as non-skid), but each day, no matter what, into buckets our brushes ’n’ rollers slid. tides and currents. Leaving me as she found me . . . alone in her servitude, at her beck and call. I have lived on land and at sea, fitting in neither kingdom completely. My soul is of dolphins and albatrosses, which are truly free. As my dreams take me to these places that I call paradise, I am at peace again, alone at sea, serenaded by her beauty, gazing at the distant stars that accentuate her mystery. A shooting star streams down across the night’s sky and I wish that heaven will be of this night. A dolphin joined by mates now plays in our bow wake, frolicking a glance at me. Life is of magic, to be treasured as a rare gem. I am at peace with my world again, contently awaiting my inevitable fate. (Michael J. Kennedy wrote this piece in April aboard the S.S. Chilbar.) We had the bos’n involved, watch standers and deck cadet, too. Under overheads, over bulkheads and decks our brushes and rollers flew. Said the C/M, “We’ve a locker full o’ paint, lads, you’ll never git done, and when the locker’s empty I’ll order up more colors . . . and then some!!” Arr; so when y’all tuck yerselves into sleep each night, and the wind’s glowing at force three, know there’s still two out there painting; that’d be Ol’ Joe and me . . . (Working as daymen last year aboard the Green Lake [Central Gulf Lines], AB Bruce Hosmer and Joe Comean—and the rest of the deck crew—did a lot of painting aboard ship.) August 2003 �Piney Point Fixture Betty Smith Calls It a Career When Betty Smith started working at the new maritime training facility in Piney Point, Md. in 1968, she knew almost nothing about the merchant marine and had only short-term plans to stay there. “I thought a Seafarer was like Captain Hook, and I was only going to spend a few months here,” Smith recalled last month at the Paul Hall Center for Dozens of students surprised Betty Smith with a flag ceremony on her last day working at the Paul Hall Center. Clockwise, from left, Smith receives a U.S. Merchant Marine flag; fights back tears during the observance; and shares a laugh with unlicensed apprentices. Military Sailor Salutes Paul Hall Center’s Veterans’ Program ‘The School Has Everything a Student Needs to Be Successful’ Although he already has spent more than three decades at sea aboard various military vessels, Master Chief Petty Officer John Joseph Regina’s appetite for the sea—and his genuine love for sailing—remains leagues away from being satisfied. And so when he retires from the U.S. Navy later this year following more than 31 years of service, Regina plans to “become a merchant marine…join the SIU and continue sailing until I get too old to do it.” Apparently the Jacksonville, Fla. resident is very serious about his aspiration. In the last month, he has taken steps to not only bolster its fruition, but also to make the transition into it easy. From May 26 to July 27, the father of three sons (26-year-old Christopher, 17-year-old Guy, and 11-year-old Eric) was taking upgrading classes at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. A radar man by specialty, Regina was enrolled in the August 2003 school’s veterans’ program. It allows separating and retired military members in possession of U.S. Coast Guard-recognized deck or engine ratings to sit for the able-bodied seaman or fireman/oiler endorsements. Once qualified individuals successfully complete course requirements at the school and pass a Coast Guard exam, they are guaranteed a first job aboard one of the SIU’s contracted vessels. Regina was thoroughly impressed, not only with the quality of the training he received at Piney Point, but also by the state-of-the art facilities in which that instruction was given. “The AB class was great,” he said. “I had a wonderful time and learned a great deal. The materials presented were interesting as well as informative and the quality of the instructors was excellent. I was very impressed. “The quality of the training I received at the Paul Hall Center was as good—if not better in some cases—as that which I was exposed to during my Navy career,” Regina said. “And I can’t begin to tell you about the facilities here; they are remarkable. The school has everything a student needs in order to be successful and the entire staff is very dedicated to their mission of teaching mariners what they need to know.” The Brooklyn native should be a good judge of quality instruction as well as facilities because he has been enhancing his intellect at well-regarded institutions most of his adult life. After earning his high school diploma from Florida Junior College in Pensacola, Fla., he netted a bachelor’s degree in government and British history from the University of Maryland in College Park. Regina enlisted in the Navy in 1972 and completed numerous training regiments as he progressed through the enlisted ranks. He was selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Academy at Maxwell AFB, Ala. when he became a senior chief petty officer. Regina, who currently is assigned to the USS John F. Kennedy, will remain on active duty with the Navy until September. At that point, the Vietnam-era sailor—who was involved in the evacuation of Saigon and has since had tours of duty in Greece, England and Cuba—will take his oath of allegiance to the merchant marine. Thereafter he’ll still be sailing under the Stars and Stripes and most likely be performing many of the same duties as before. Maritime Training and Education. “You could say things didn’t happen that way.” In fact, she became a fixture at the school—which opened in 1967—and a friend to countless Seafarers for the next 35 years. Before retiring in late June, Smith had tackled a number of jobs through the years, but spent most of her time from the mid1970s on trainee administration and the port agent’s office. “Betty genuinely cared about the trainees and the rest of the students, and it showed in her work,” noted Don Nolan, vice president of the Paul Hall Center. “With her, going ‘above and beyond’ was the norm. She did a great job and she absolutely will be missed.” Born in nearby Valley Lee, Md., Smith said the school’s early days were challenging. In its infancy, the Paul Hall Center had only a few, modest facilities and a bare bones curriculum. For students and staff alike, rounding the campus into shape was a shared task. As the late SIU historian John Bunker once noted, the first groups of trainees “learned more about driving nails, driving trucks, shoveling dirt and laying sod than they did about tying knots and making splices.” Smith didn’t hesitate to pitch in wherever needed. “You really didn’t have one job back then. It was a case of doing whatever needed to be done, and it often meant learning as you went along,” she said. Today, she is proud of how far the school has progressed. Hailed as a model of labor-man- agement cooperation, the Paul Hall Center features world-class facilities and training equipment, plus a thoroughly comprehensive vocational curriculum as well as academic support. “It’s really amazing to see the way the school has expanded and improved,” she said. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s second to none.” The students themselves are different, too, Smith noted. “I think the kids today are more computer-minded and more likely to question things. Back then, some of the apprentices started when they were 16 years old….” Looking ahead, Smith plans to take it easy “for a couple of months,” then travel to visit family in Michigan and California. Looking back, she has powerful, fond memories. “This was my life: the membership, the trainees,” she said. “The best part was seeing kids’ eyes light up when they got a job. And then, they’d come back to the school or even call from a ship – those kinds of things meant a lot. “I’ll never regret all the small favors I did for them,” Smith continued. “I enjoy helping people, doing for people. Based on the reactions I’ve gotten from people when they find out I’m retiring, it leads me to believe I’ve done something right over the years.” She concluded, “I want to say thanks to Don Nolan and the staff, and also to (SIU President) Mike Sacco, who’s been wonderful to me. And to the membership, I will thoroughly miss you all. God bless each and every one of you.” This time around however, he’ll be doing so in distinctly different attire and under a less-stringent set of rules. “It will be a different experience to go to sea without all the military protocol involved,” said Regina who has completed CONUS assignments in Pensacola, Jacksonville and Norfolk, Va. “In a lot of ways it probably will be more enjoyable. “As far as making the transition from the Navy to the merchant marine is concerned, I don’t think it will be difficult for me at all,” Regina offered. “The two professions really are not that much different—members of both go to sea and that’s really what I enjoy doing anyway.” Although he does not yet have any merchant mariner sea time to his credit, he says he’d have no problem promoting the profession or encouraging people to pursue it as a career. “Right now, I’m recruiting my 17-yearold son,” he concluded. John Regina, pictured during lifeboat class at the Paul Hall Center, says the school’s entry program for military veterans is top notch, as are the facilities. Seafarers LOG 11 �U.S. Health Care A Serious Problem Becomes Even Worse When employees at a union health plans office in Camp Springs, Md. recently received a hospital bill for $1 million—for a serious but fairly routine case involving a single member—they quickly investigated the details while initially assuming the charges were a mistake by the health care provider. The health plan continues to dispute the bill, but one part of the answer they received from the hospital demonstrates how grave —indeed, unfathomable—the U.S. health care crisis has become. The patient was charged $430,000 for a pacemaker that should have cost a small fraction of that amount. The reason? Standard markup, according to the provider. While the nationwide crisis isn’t new, the details have become more and more staggering. Unions are very much in the crosshairs, as health care costs routinely dominate contract negotiations. For instance, earlier this summer executives at General Electric wanted union employees to increase their share of health costs from 18 percent (the old level) to 30 percent. The company claimed U.S. Health Car 1 Alliance for Health Reform; 2 Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured; 3 Famil employers with 1,000 or more workers; 6 The nonprofit insurer Blue Shield of California; 7 U Paul Ginsburg and Jon Gabel, Health Affairs, Sept. 25, 2002; 9 “The Sad History of Health Ca Urban Institute and the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured; 11 Center on Foundation; 14 America@Work, June/July 2003. its costs for insuring workers soared to $1.4 billion last year, up 45 percent from $965 million in 1999. In mid-July, two unions at Verizon Communications announced that more than 75,000 workers had voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a contract isn’t reached by Aug. 2. Health care is a factor in the negotiations. Medical benefits also are at issue in Jefferson, Wis., where 470 workers are on strike at the Tyson Foods sausage and pepperoni plant—the first strike in the facility’s 128 years. In a familiar refrain, the company wants workers to pay more for their health benefits—in addition to scaling back the coverage. Also, last month the California Public Employees’ Retirement System approved a major jump in premiums for its 900,000 members insured by health maintenance organizations. The increase is more than 18 percent, and it follows a 25 percent increase the prior year. Unfortunately, such examples seem almost limitless. New Prescription Discount Program for Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Editor’s note: Lou Delma, administrator of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, recently delivered the following news to the membership concerning a new prescription discount program: The cost of health care in this country has been rising at an unforeseen rate in the last couple of years. We in the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan have begun to battle the rising costs of health care. The first step in this process, which will be ongoing, has been to contract with the Eckerd Pharmacy chain, which includes Genovese and Thrift drug stores, in order to get some immediate relief in this ongoing struggle. With this in mind, Eckerd has offered us a discount for prescriptions for any Seafarers or their dependent that is able to show a Seafarers Health and Benefits ID card. This will result in an immediate reduction of any out-of-pocket monies spent to fill prescriptions. Once the discount has been given, eligible members and their dependents should submit their prescription claims to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan for reimbursement. This program goes into effect immediately. You may use other pharmacies, but only Eckerd, Genovese and Thrift have agreed to the discount program. This change will not affect pensioners, as they will continue to use Express Scripts. In fact, this new discount program is only an interim fix as the Plan is looking to expand on the national program that is currently in effect for pensioners which will enable participating pharmacies to bill the Plan directly for eligible active members and their dependents. In the future, you will be advised of additional changes and adjustments that will be made in this ongoing battle. 12 Seafarers LOG Maritime Unions Team Up to Tackle Costs Plans administrators from maritime unions participated in a meeting at SIU headquarters July 22 aimed at combating the seemingly perpetual rise of health care expenses. The meeting was the first in what is expected to be a regular series; more maritime unions plan to participate. Pictured at the meeting in Camp Springs, Md. are (from left) Allen Szymczak, MEBA Plans administrator; Valerie Verrechio, MM&P Plans August 2003 �e: Beyond Crisis re by the Number s ies USA; 4 The Commonwealth Fund; 5 From a December 2002 Kaiser Family Foundation survey of 435 S. Census Bureau; 8 “Tracking Health Care Costs: Growth Accelerates Again in 2001,” Bradley Strunk, Paul Cost Containment as Told in One Chart,” Drew Altman and Larry Levitt, Health Affairs, Jan. 23, 2002; 10 Budget and Policy Priorities; 12 Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured; 13 Kaiser Family Employer-B Based Health Insurance Coverage Falls Since the mid-1990s, employer coverage had been on the rise, thanks in large part to a strong economy. Now, a weaker economy coupled with doubledigit health care cost increases are threatening these fragile gains in job-based coverage. Also, not everyone benefited equally from these prosperous years. Low-income families with at least one full-time worker are only half as likely to have job-based coverage as higher income working families. Workers in small businesses (under 200 employees) also fare worse—nearly 54 percent of these workers have no health coverage as compared to employed workers as a whole. Clearly, working does not guarantee coverage—56 percent of the uninsured in the U.S. are in families where one person in the household works full time. Children and spouses are typically the first victims of a drop in coverage. Even during the recent strong economic times, family coverage was far less affordable than single coverage for the worker. In 2002, 23 percent of workers were in firms that paid the full cost of single coverage but only 9 percent were in firms that paid the full cost of family coverage, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and Educational Trust. Higher eligibility levels in state Medicaid programs and increased enrollment in state children’s health insurance programs have brought coverage to many more low income children. But adults are not eligible for these programs in most states, causing 44 percent of poor adults in the U.S. to be uninsured as compared to almost 26 percent of poor children. Source: AFL-CIO Bargaining for Medical Care administrator; Teresa Zelko, SIU administrative assistant; Ambrose Cucinotta, SIU Plans deputy administrator; Lou Delma, Seafarers Plans administrator; Michelle Chang, SUP Plans administrator; and Steve Nickerson, AMO Plans executive director. August 2003 Retaining affordable, quality health care is a top priority as workers in a wide range of industries head to the bargaining table this year. As health care costs skyrocket amid the current recession, many employers are trying to shift the rising cost of health care to employees. That means many workers who already are facing stagnating wages may also have to pay higher premiums, deductibles and co-payments. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, corporations increased workers’ monthly health insurance premiums an average 27 percent for single coverage and 16 percent for family coverage from 2001 to 2002, despite hourly wage increases of only 3.8 percent in 2001 and 2.9 percent in 2002. At the same time, health care costs for employers increased 14.7 percent this past year, according to the Labor Research Association—while profits of HMOs and health insurers rose 25 percent in 2001. Unions are meeting the challenge of rising health care costs by fighting hard in bargaining to keep workers’ responsibilities manageable and by building alliances with community groups to ensure employers who can afford to pay health care costs do not shift an unfair amount of the burden to their employees. When possible, unions also are seeking to negotiate cost-cutting measures that do not affect the quality of care. Source: AFL-CIO Seafarers LOG 13 �Retiree Machado Encourages Aspiring Mariners Arthur Machado’s reaction when asked to reflect on his 35 years in the SIU says a lot about his selfless nature. The longtime AB’s first response wasn’t about a particular voyage or even his overall experience, but instead an encouraging word for those just starting their maritime careers. “The SIU is a good place for a young person to start out,” said Machado, 62, who lives near New Orleans. “You can learn and A personal favorite from Machado’s photo album shows 22-year-old Arthur (left) with popular singer Frankie Laine in 1963 in New Orleans. earn, and get an education at the same time. Plus you get to travel. I recommend it 100 percent.” Considering his heritage, it’s no surprise that Machado chose the seafaring life. His father and grandfather also were merchant mariners. However, Machado in one sense chose a different route—his father was an NMU member. “I joined the SIU in 1968,” Machado recalled. “I was 27 years old, and I had friends who shipped SIU. They had told me, ‘You have a better chance of shipping out and seeing the world with us.’ That’s what I did.” One of his first stops was Piney Point, Md.—home to the then-new Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, much of which still was being built. “They just worked us,” Machado remembered. “We got a place to stay and eat and all that. It was something new.” During the ensuing 35 years, he often returned to Piney Point to upgrade. “Obviously, the school has come a long, long way since I first went there,” he said. “The classes, the buildings— everything is first rate. And the IMPORTANT NOTICE SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN COBRA NOTICE HEALTH CARE CONTINUATION Under federal law, a participant and his or her dependents have the right to elect to continue their Plan coverage in the event that they lose their eligibility. This right is granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as “COBRA.” The COBRA law allows a participant and his or her dependents to temporarily extend their benefits at group rates in certain circumstances where coverage under the Plan would otherwise end. A participant and his or her dependents have a right to choose this continuation coverage if they lose their Plan coverage because the participant failed to meet the Plan’s seatime requirements. In addition, a participant and his or her dependents may have the right to choose continuation coverage if the participant becomes a pensioner ineligible for medical benefits. The participant’s dependents may also elect continuation coverage if they lose coverage under the Plan as the result of the participant’s (1) death; (2) divorce; or (3) Medicare eligibility. A child can also elect COBRA if as the result of his or her age, he or she is no longer a dependent under the Plan rules. If a member and his or her dependents feel that they may qualify, or if they would like more information concerning these rights, they should contact the Plan office at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Since there are important deadlines that apply to COBRA, please contact the Plan as soon as possible to receive a full explanation of the participant’s rights and his or her dependents’ rights. SEAFARERS BENEFIT PLANS NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS Keep the Plan Informed of your Address Changes It is important that all participants remember to keep the Plan informed of any change of address. Update your Beneficiary Designations Keep your beneficiary designations up to date. In the event that your beneficiary predeceases you, you must submit a substitute designation. Inform the Plan of your Divorce In order for your spouse to be eligible to receive continuation coverage (under COBRA) from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, you or your spouse must inform the Plan at the time of your divorce. Please submit a copy of the divorce decree to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Full-time College Students If your dependent child is a full-time college student, you must submit a letter of attendance every semester in order for your child to be covered by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan P.O. Box 380 Piney Point, MD 20674 14 Seafarers LOG people really go out of their way to treat you nice.” A lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, Machado, who sailed during Vietnam and during the Persian Gulf War, said he particularly enjoyed the travel that was such an integral part of his job. He especially liked sailing to South America. “The travel really was one of the big benefits. I learned so many things,” he noted. Machado’s last ship was the Altair, on which he sailed as an AB and also served as the chief security person. Again turning his attention to the union’s newest members, he concluded, “Keep the winds to your back and full steam ahead!” SIU New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd wasn’t surprised that Machado seemed more interested in encouraging others than talking about himself. “Arthur is just a good person—the type of guy who’d give you the shirt off his back,” Judd stated. “I’ve known him for a long time, and he’s been a dedicated Seafarer all the way.” Arthur Machado SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SIU PACIFIC DISTRICT PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, 94-6061923 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, 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 $13,129,074. These expenses included $1,149,721 in administrative expenses and $11,979,353 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 4,038 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of the plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $139,693,037 as of July 31, 2002, compared to $144,818,531 as of July 31, 2001. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $5,125,494. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets that is the different 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 $8,003,580, including employer contributions of $32,929, losses of $4,770,897 from the sale of assets and earnings from investments of $12,741,548. 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 list- ed below are included in that report: 1. An auditor’s report; 2. Financial information and information on pay ments to service providers; 3. Assets held for investment; 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 the office of the administrator of the SIU Pacific District Pension Plan at 1422 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. The charge to cover copying costs will be $9.50 for the full annual report, or $0.25 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, 1422 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, and the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SIU PACIFIC DISTRICT SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS PLAN, INC. This is a summary of the annual report of the SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Plan, Inc., EIN 941431246, for the year ended July 31, 2002. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. has committed itself to pay all supplemental benefits. Basic Financial Statement The value of the plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $2,535,841 as of July 31, 2002, compared to $2,918,099 as of July 31, 2001. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $382,258. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $7,048,622, including employer contributions of $6,981,599, and earnings from investments of $67,023. Plan expenses were $7,430,880. These expenses included $452,929 in administrative expenses, and $6,977,951 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 auditor’s report; 2. Financial information and information on payments to service providers; 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 the office of SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Plan, Inc., at 1422 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 437-6832. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.25 for the full annual report, or $0.25 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 the 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 the accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs 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 1422 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. August 2003 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea JUNE 16 — JULY 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 3 1 8 27 39 10 15 29 19 6 2 11 22 2 37 14 246 0 3 4 5 14 20 12 15 20 17 2 17 4 8 3 19 20 183 0 0 1 3 25 17 7 7 12 5 2 1 1 1 5 15 7 109 0 3 3 8 16 27 12 10 20 17 4 1 8 17 0 22 16 184 1 2 0 10 7 27 4 16 11 4 3 3 7 8 1 8 7 119 2 8 2 3 6 15 5 8 14 7 3 2 3 8 3 16 5 110 1 1 4 2 12 6 0 1 3 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 4 42 1 7 1 2 5 21 6 4 5 13 2 4 7 6 1 5 5 95 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 2 3 3 6 8 19 7 17 7 19 2 4 2 9 2 14 10 134 0 0 0 1 9 13 3 9 6 2 0 1 2 1 0 11 4 62 0 0 0 3 18 26 6 10 5 6 2 0 4 6 1 26 8 121 3 9 1 10 48 58 20 36 47 21 6 3 12 44 2 50 33 403 3 2 8 11 19 46 17 24 33 22 3 15 2 9 5 27 29 275 3 1 1 4 39 20 7 12 35 11 3 0 0 4 8 23 21 192 0 5 0 12 23 35 9 20 16 6 2 4 7 15 3 16 15 188 1 6 2 7 13 28 6 14 15 19 1 1 1 11 2 22 12 161 2 1 3 3 19 6 3 5 9 5 2 0 0 3 4 13 8 86 1 2 0 4 11 9 2 5 8 1 1 1 1 10 0 8 9 73 0 5 0 19 31 31 11 13 26 14 4 1 5 39 2 36 41 278 3 2 1 6 3 14 10 7 7 11 3 2 3 4 1 7 6 90 1 0 1 2 2 16 2 2 7 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 43 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Piney Point .............Monday: September 8, October 6 DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs September & October 2003 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 3 5 1 3 3 13 4 10 9 6 5 2 3 3 2 14 1 87 0 0 1 1 1 4 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 16 Algonac ..................Friday: September 12, October 10 Baltimore ................Thursday: September 11, October 9 Boston.....................Friday: September 12, October 10 Duluth .....................Wednesday: September 17, October 15 Guam ......................Thursday: September 25, October 23 Honolulu .................Friday: September 19, October 17 Houston ..................Monday: September 15, October 13 Jacksonville ............Thursday: September 11, October 9 Mobile ....................Wednesday: September 17, October 15 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: September 23, October 21 0 4 0 2 5 11 5 0 6 4 0 1 2 5 2 7 1 55 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: September 16, October 14 New York................Tuesday: September 9, October 7 Norfolk ...................Thursday: September 11, October 9 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: September 10, October 8 Port Everglades.......Thursday: September 18, October 16 San Francisco .........Thursday: September 18, October 16 San Juan..................Thursday: September 11, October 9 St. Louis..................Friday: September 19, October 17 Tacoma ...................Friday: September 26, October 24 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 2 1 11 16 20 5 10 18 9 4 1 1 17 2 22 21 160 1 2 0 4 5 14 6 3 7 5 0 2 4 4 1 5 4 67 2 0 0 2 3 3 0 1 3 6 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 25 0 0 1 7 10 16 7 6 11 9 3 1 0 16 1 8 9 105 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 3 5 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 3 4 26 0 1 1 8 12 14 9 6 28 7 1 13 3 15 0 24 7 149 0 2 0 6 9 16 1 7 21 15 2 20 1 9 0 17 7 133 0 0 0 4 5 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 3 25 0 1 1 8 10 11 6 5 15 10 1 3 1 6 1 10 7 96 0 1 1 2 3 7 3 1 2 4 0 24 0 4 0 11 3 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 7 3 7 2 3 6 0 1 0 2 7 0 11 4 55 0 4 2 17 23 27 12 11 57 11 1 17 4 25 0 40 10 261 1 2 2 18 35 34 5 13 60 19 5 20 1 13 0 32 24 284 Totals All Departments 551 509 309 409 363 162 249 924 787 605 Port 0 0 0 3 2 10 7 1 3 6 0 1 2 5 0 3 3 46 1 0 1 2 2 2 0 1 2 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 18 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Wilmington ...............Monday: September 22, October 20 ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals SHIPMATES OF CHARLIE HAYWARD Following triple bypass heart surgery, AB/Quartermaster Charlie Hayward is no longer able to sail. The full-blooded native Alaskan, who is now 71 and lives in Everett, Wash., misses the seafaring life and his 46 years of sailing with the SUP, NMU and SIU. He would love to hear from some of his former shipmates. They may write him at 2012 96th Place, S.E., Everett, WA 98208; or telephone (425) 357-8341. Remembering Paul Hall August 20, 1914 – June 22, 1980 *“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. August 2003 Seafarers LOG 15 �Seafarers International Union Directory NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report JUNE 2003 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 4 8 4 9 3 9 5 42 2 1 2 0 0 2 3 10 0 4 3 1 0 0 0 8 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 7 9 0 12 7 49 7 10 5 24 3 29 21 99 9 0 5 4 0 21 8 47 0 7 11 5 0 0 6 29 0 7 1 2 0 10 1 21 1 1 9 6 4 29 24 74 4 0 0 3 0 4 9 20 0 1 5 7 0 0 6 19 2 3 4 1 0 10 1 21 3 1 1 2 2 35 7 51 2 0 1 2 0 10 5 20 0 1 3 5 0 6 2 17 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 1 1 3 1 6 4 18 1 0 0 0 0 5 2 8 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 7 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 2 3 1 6 1 3 0 16 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 0 1 0 5 6 1 15 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Port 0 2 0 1 1 8 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 0 4 0 7 0 7 0 18 0 3 1 4 0 14 1 23 2 4 2 5 0 0 3 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 7 0 3 0 15 2 8 3 13 0 132 2 160 19 4 4 16 0 66 13 122 4 7 13 39 0 11 20 94 Totals All Departments 93 44 32 38 8 4 106 384 209 159 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the LOG by pensioner Lawrence Ray Owens of Culver City, Calif. It was taken at the Don Hotel (Wilmington, Calif.) in 1970. From the left are Owens, manager MC&S; Tom Randall, Maritime Trades official; Joe Goren, Wilmington port agent, MC&S; Tom Pitts, labor counsel; Ed Turner, MC&S president; Frank Drozak, SIU vice president; and Joe Spinazzola, MC&S. Located in downtown Wilmington, the Don Hotel was close to all the union halls and docks. Wilmington was the gateway to Catalina, Honolulu and the South Pacific. The hotel had 125 rooms, and 25 retired seafarers paid $30 monthly to stay there. The MC&S also had a steward department trainee program in Wilmington, and 20 students lived on the hotel premises. The Don Hotel was purchased in the late ’50s and sold just before the MC&S merger into the SIU in 1978. Owens is retired with 35 years of sailing (from 1960-1995). August 2003 �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. DEEP SEA HORST BAETJER, 65, hails from Germany. Brother Baetjer began his SIU career in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His initial voyage was aboard a vessel operated by Victory Carriers. The engine department member upgraded his skills in 1980 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. A resident of Torrance, Calif., Brother Baetjer last shipped on the Sea-Land Explorer. JAMES ELLIOTT, 65, launched his career with the Seafarers in 1965. Brother Elliott’s first voyage was aboard the Steel Worker, an Isco Inc. vessel. A native of Portsmouth, Va., he shipped in the deck department. Brother Elliott last went to sea on Titan Navigation’s Jade Phoenix. He lives in Elizabeth, N.J. LEON T. JEKOT, 61, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Jekot first went to sea aboard a Sea Liberties vessel. A native of Philadelphia, he shipped in the deck department as a bosun. He upgraded his skills often at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. and completed the bosun recertification course in 1985. Brother Jekot lives in St. Augustine, Fla. He last worked on the USNS Capella. PAUL LEWIS, 43, was born in Washington, D.C. He launched his career with the SIU in 1980 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Lewis’ first voyage was aboard the San Juan, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. The deck department member shipped as a bosun. He upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center, completing the bosun recertification course in 1990. Brother Lewis last worked on the USNS Henson. He makes his home in Dover, N.H. RONALD MAKOWIECKI, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Makowiecki shipped in both the inland and deep sea divisions. The Norwich, Conn.-born mariner shipped in the deck department and upgraded his skills in Piney Point in 2001. A resident of Norfolk, he last sailed aboard the USNS Regulus. August 2003 SYLVESTER MASON, 65, began his SIU career in 1967 in San Francisco. He initially sailed on a States Steamship Co. vessel. The Browns, Ala. native shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother Mason completed steward recertification training in 1991 at the Paul Hall Center. A resident of Reno, Nevada, he last worked aboard the President Roosevelt. INLAND WILMER L. ADAMS, 62, started his career with the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Born in Meridian, Miss., Boatman Adams worked in the inland as well as the deep sea divisions. His first ship was the Globe Carrier, an Overseas Carriers, Inc. vessel. The deck department member last worked aboard a Gulf Atlantic Transport Corp. vessel. Boatman Adams makes his home in Satsuma, Ala. JOHN E. BRYAN, 62, was born in Front Royal, Va. After joining the Seafarers, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. Boatman Bryan shipped in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in 1995 and 2001. He is a resident of Orange Park, Fla. COLIN CHALMERS, 66, joined the SIU in 1979 in Tampa, Fla. Boatman Chalmers initially worked aboard a Dixie Carriers vessel. The West Indiesborn mariner sailed in both the steward and deck departments and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 2001. Boatman Chalmers last worked on a Maritrans Operating Co. vessel. He makes his home in Seffner, Fla. JOSEPH DUHON, 63, was born in Louisiana. Boatman Duhon started his SIU career in 1992 in Houston. A member of the deck department, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Higman Barge Lines. Boatman Duhon still lives in his native state in the city of Lake Arthur. JOHN ENGLEMAN, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in Detroit. Boatman Engleman initially worked aboard a Bob-Lo Islandoperated vessel. The Michigan native sailed in both the inland and Great Lakes divisions and worked in the deck as well as steward departments. His last vessel was the Southdown Challenger. Boatman Engleman lives in Caseville, Mich. THOMAS LUCAS, 61, hails from Woodbury, N.J. Boatman Lucas started his careeer in the SIU in 1970 in the port of Philadelphia. Prior to joining the Seafarers, Boatman Lucas served in the U.S. Air Force. A member of the deck department, Boatman Lucas shipped as a captain, working primarily aboard vessels operated by Interstate Oil Transport Co. He is a resident of Cape May Court House, N.J. GERALD MASON, 61, is a native of Beaufort, N.C. Boatman Mason joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Boatman Mason initially shipped aboard an Allied Towing vessel. He worked in the deck department as a master and upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 1978. Boatman Mason still resides in his native city. He last worked on a Steuart Transportation Co. vessel. VELIE THORNTON, 67, launched her career with the Seafarers in 1992 in St. Louis. Born in Trigg County, Ky., she worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Orgulf Transportation. Sister Thornton worked in both the deck and steward departments during her career. She upgraded her skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in 1999. Sister Thornton resides in Murray, Ky. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, recently went on pension. LINWOOD FRANKLIN, 72, started his career with the NMU in 1968. Born in Norfolk, Va., his initial voyage originated out of the port of New York. Brother Franklin worked in both the deck and engine departments. MARCIANO DeGRACE, 65, hails from Portugal. He began sailing with the NMU in 1966. Shipping out of San Francisco, his maiden voyage was aboard the Gopher State. Brother DeGrace worked in the Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG 1946 When the contracts which the SIU had signed with Waterman and Mississippi on July 24 were submitted to the Wage Stabilization Board for approval, the Wage Stabilization Board refused to approve them because SIU’s contract settlement did not follow the pattern established by our West Coast affiliates, even though the dollar and cents increases were identical. Since SIU companies had agreed to SIU increases, the union felt very strongly that our beef was not against the shipowners but against Washington bureaucracy. The SIU, after consultations with all unions in maritime, called the first general strike in maritime history. Every ship in every port was immobilized, whether American-flag or foreign-flag. After eight days, on orders from President Truman, the Wage Stabilization Board reversed itself and approved SIU agreements. The strike was then called off and the waterfront returned to normal. Shortly thereafter, the Wage Stabilization Board was dissolved. steward and deck departments and upgraded his skills in 1976. He last sailed aboard the Chesapeake Bay. REGINALD JUZANG, 57, was born in Mobile, Ala. Brother Juzang joined the NMU in 1977. His initial voyage was aboard the Kansas, which originated from the port of Mobile, Ala. The steward department member last went to sea on the Lykes Motivator. HORACE MONTGOMERY, 66, launched his career with the NMU in 1961. Brother Montgomery’s first voyage was aboard the Texaco Wisconsin. The Perdue Hill, Ala.-born mariner worked as a chief steward. Brother Montgomery last shipped aboard the MV Sulphur Enterprise. In addition to the members listed above, the following NMU brothers went on pension effective the dates indicated. Name Age EDP Cornelius Drayton Albert Cox Feliciano Gabino Gerard Campion Hafid Mohamed Harvey Stickney Jose Cartaya Kenneth Arthurs James Pope 71 62 64 68 60 72 71 65 64 April 1 June 1 June 1 June 1 July 1 Apr. 1, ’02 April 1 May 1 June 1 Currency Committee voted to eliminate an amendment to the Export Control Act posing a threat to the 50-50 cargo preference requirement in United States trade with Eastern Europe. The SIU emphasized that the proposed amendment “would serve as an opening wedge in a new assault on the cargo preference program, to the detriment of our balance of payments, and our dwindling merchant fleet.” The Nixon administration joined the SIU in opposition to the amendment which was supported by the major grain growers. This Month In SIU History 1969 A major victory was won by the SIU and the maritime industry when the Senate Banking and 1983 The SIU recently had a dedication ceremony for its new national headquarters building in Camp Springs, Md., which is located just a few miles outside of Washington, D.C. The move underscores an important trend: Nearly half of the unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO have moved their headquarters to the nation’s capital or to areas nearby. Lane Kirkland, president of the AFL-CIO, spoke at the dedication ceremony. Kirkland helped put the move in perspective: “To represent their members effectively,” he said, “unions today must negotiate at least as much with the various branches of government as with the employers.” Seafarers LOG 17 �Final Departures DEEP SEA PEDRO ARTEAGA Pensioner Pedro Arteaga, 84, died March 30. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Arteaga worked in the steward department, last sailing aboard the Del Mundo, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Brother Arteaga made his home in Deltona, Fla., and began receiving retirement stipends in 1981. GILBERTO BERTRAND Brother Gilberto Bertrand, 66, passed away Feb. 1. He started his SIU career in 1959 in the port of Houston. Born in Texas, Brother Bertrand was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Brother Bertrand worked in the deck department and last shipped on the Overseas Ohio. He lived in Houston. ROBERT CARRIGAN Pensioner Robert Carrigan, 76, died March 10. A native of Pennsylvania and a U.S. Army veteran, Brother Carrigan joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Baltimore. He worked in the engine department. Brother Carrigan resided in Springdale, Pa. He began collecting his pension in 1991. TAK LIM CHEW Pensioner Tak Lim Chew, 78, passed away March 19. Brother Chew started his career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1972 in San Francisco. Born in China, he initially went to sea aboard the Santa Maria. The steward department member’s last voyage was aboard the President Cleveland, an American President Lines vessel. Brother Chew started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1987 and lived in San Francisco. ANTHONY CORTES Pensioner Anthony Cortes, 73, died April 11. Brother Cortes embarked on his profession with the MC&S in 1970 in San Francisco. Born in Mexico, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Cortes worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Delta Steamship Lines, including the Santa Mariana. The late resident of San Francisco started receiving his pension in 1979. LAWRENCE CRANE Pensioner Lawrence Crane, 73, passed away March 10. Brother Crane joined the Seafarers in 1953 in Seattle. Prior to joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Army. He worked in the inland and deep sea divisions. Brother Crane shipped in the steward department and lived in Port Angeles, Wash. He began receiving his pension in 1988. March 6. The Louisiana-born mariner joined the SIU in 1963 in New Orleans. Brother Crosby’s maiden voyage was aboard the Steel Surveyor, an Isco Inc. vessel. The former deck department member last shipped aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Robert E. Lee. Brother Crosby lived in Slidell, La., and started receiving retirement disbursements in 1994. PETER E. DOLAN Pensioner Peter E. Dolan, 74, passed away April 9. Brother Dolan began his career with the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked in the deck department. Brother Dolan last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Philadelphia. The New York native made his home in Arlington, Wash., and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1988. ROBERT DUNCAN Brother Robert Duncan, 56, died March 24. Born in Louisiana, he joined the Seafarers in 1966. Brother Duncan first went to sea on the Margaret Brown, a Bloomfield Steamship Co. vessel. He sailed in the engine department and last worked on the Horizon Pacific. New Orleans was his home. MANUEL ESTRADA Pensioner Manuel Estrada, 84, passed away April 14. Brother Estrada embarked on his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The Puerto Rico-born mariner worked in the steward department. Brother Estrada called Florida home. He began collecting retirement stipends in 1975. FRANK FOSTER Pensioner Frank Foster, 73, died April 5. Brother Foster joined the SIU in 1955 in San Francisco after serving in the U.S. Army. His first ship was Waterman Steamship Corp.’s La Salle. Born in Roseville, Mich., he sailed in the engine department and resided in San Bernardino, Calif. Brother Foster last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Tacoma. He began receiving his pension in 1993. DANIEL GOMEZ Pensioner Daniel Gomez, 80, passed away March 28. Brother Gomez started his SIU career in 1952 in Houston. A Texas native, he initially sailed aboard Bloomfield Steamship Co.’s Margaret Brown. Brother Gomez shipped in the engine department and lived in Houston. His last voyage was aboard the Inger, a Sealift Bulkers, Inc. vessel. Brother Gomez began receiving his pension in 1992. PHILIP GOMEZ Pensioner Philip Gomez, 91, died April 4. He started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Born in Illinois, Brother Gomez worked in the steward department. He made his home in Sacramento, Calif. and started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1977. SAM CROSBY FELTON GREEN Pensioner Sam Crosby, 74, died Pensioner Felton Green, 85, passed 18 Seafarers LOG away March 4. Brother Green launched his career with the MC&S in 1978 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Born in Colon, Panama, he worked in the steward department. Brother Green resided in Manhattan, N.Y. and began receiving his retirement compensation in 1979. LLOYD GUNNELLS Pensioner Lloyd Gunnells, 83, died March 30. Born in Charleston, S.C., he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Gunnells first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Co. vessel. He worked in all three departments. Brother Gunnells started collecting retirement stipends in 1982. He lived in Florida. BERALDO HERNANDEZ Pensioner Beraldo Hernandez, 78, passed away March 2. Born in Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Hernandez’s maiden voyage was aboard an A.H. Bull Steamship Co. vessel as a member of the engine department. He last worked aboard a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. Brother Hernandez resided in his native commonwealth and began receiving retirement stipends in 1986. MARCUS JOHNSON Pensioner Marcus Johnson, 74, died March 2. Brother Johnson started his SIU career in 1951 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Before joining the SIU ranks, he served in the U.S. Army. A member of the engine department, he first went to sea aboard Bloomfield Steamship Co.’s Alice Brown. Brother Johnson began receiving payments for his retirement in 1996 and lived in Mobile. He last worked aboard the Overseas Washington. HENRY LYNCH Pensioner Henry Lynch, 85, passed away March 20. Brother Lynch started his career with the MC&S in 1978 in San Francisco. The U.S. Navy veteran initially sailed on Delta Steamship Lines’ Delta Peru. Born in Alabama, Brother Lynch worked in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in 1980 and last shipped on the President Kennedy. Brother Lynch was a resident of San Pedro, Calif. WILLLIAM MacARTHUR Pensioner William MacArthur, 74, died March 17. He joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of Baltimore after serving in the U.S. Navy. Brother MacArthur’s first SIU ship was the Seamar, a Bethlehem Steel Corp. vessel. The Boston native worked in the deck department and last shipped aboard the Thompson Pass. Brother MacArthur lived in Pasadena, Calif., and began collecting retirement stipends in 1987. JAMES H. MOORE Pensioner James H. Moore, 73, passed away April 14. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Brother Moore joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His first voyage was aboard the Ideal X, a Mystic Steamship Co. vessel. The deck department member began receiving his pension in 1989 and last shipped on the SeaLand Pacific. He made his home in Las Vegas. JACK OLSEN Pensioner Jack Olsen, 76, died March 3. He started his SIU career in 1950 in the port of New York after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. His first ship was the Knute Rockne, an Alcoa Steamship vessel. The Birmingham, Ala.-born mariner worked in the deck department as a bosun, last sailing on the USNS Algol. He began collecting his pension in 1987 and lived in Atlanta. PAUL SILTALA Brother Paul Siltala, 40, died March 25. He started his SIU career in 2001, first sailing on the USNS Dahl. Born in Park Rapids, Minn., he worked in the engine department. Brother Siltala’s last voyage was aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Atlantic Forest. He was a resident of Sebeka, Minn. CLARENCE WILLEY Pensioner Clarence Willey, 69, passed away April 11. Brother Willey joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia-born mariner worked in the steward department. Brother Willey lived in Norfolk and began collecting retirement stipends in 1995. INLAND CLAUDE ADAMS Pensioner Claude Adams, 73, passed away March 3. Boatman Adams launched his SIU career in 1957 in New Orleans. The deck department member shipped as a captain and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Dixie Carriers. Boatman Adams lived in Lockport, La. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. GREAT LAKES JOSEPH SAIDE Pensioner Joseph Saide, 83, passed away June 1, 2002. Brother Saide joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. His initial voyage was aboard a Bloomfield Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Little Rock, Ark., he worked in the deck department. Brother Saide last went to sea on the Maryland, a Bay Tankers Inc. vessel. A resident of Port Arthur, Texas, he started receiving his pension in 1982. FRANK SANDY Pensioner Frank Sandy, 82, died March 22. Born in West Virginia, he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New York. Brother Sandy first worked on the Robin Gray, a Moore-McCormack Lines vessel. A member of the engine department, his final voyage was on the SeaLand St. Louis. Brother Sandy called Sparks, Nev. home. He began receiving his pension in 1988. RAY SCHRUM Pensioner Ray Schrum, 74, passed away April 13. Brother Schrum started his SIU career in 1947 in Miami, Fla. A native of Lincoln County, N.C., he initially shipped aboard Moore-McCormack Lines’ Robin Gray. Brother Schrum worked in the deck department and last sailed on the Courier, an Ocean Carriers vessel. Brother Schrum lived in his native state and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1986. JEFFREY A. FRANK Brother Jeffrey A. Frank, 47, passed away March 3. Brother Frank commenced his career with the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of New York. He worked in both the deep sea and Great Lakes divisions. Brother Frank’s maiden voyage was aboard the USNS Lynch. Born in Ohio, he shipped in the deck department. He last worked aboard a Great Lakes Towing Co. vessel. Brother Frank resided in Toledo, Ohio. ATLANTIC FISHERMAN JOSEPH SPINALE Pensioner Joseph Spinale, 88, passed away March 22. Brother Spinale began his career with the Atlantic Fishermen’s Union in 1971 in Gloucester, Mass. A native of Mississippi, he shipped in the deck department. The late Watertown, Mass. resident began receiving his pension in 1981. RAILROAD MARINE JOSEPH C. CASAZZA SR. Pensioner Joseph C. Casazza Sr., 80, died April 1. Brother Casazza joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. Born in Hoboken, N.J., he was a veteran of Continued on page 20 August 2003 �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 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. EXPLORER (USSM), May 12— Chairman George B. Khan, Secretary Osvaldo J. Castagnino, Educational Director Jimmy M. Robles, Deck Delegate Abdulhamid F. Musaed, Engine Delegate Fadel A. Mohamed, Steward Delegate Jimmy L. Williams. Chairman announced payoff May 12 in Los Angeles. He asked those crew members getting off to leave rooms clean with fresh linen for next person. Educational director advised crew to take advantage of upgrading courses offered at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Information regarding new Merchant Mariners Documents required by Coast Guard will come from patrolman. Treasurer stated $400 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested about day off after 35day trip. Next ports: Los Angeles and Oakland, Calif. CLEVELAND (Sealift, Inc.), May 4—Chairman Boyce E. Wilson, Secretary Artis E. Pilgrim, Deck Delegate Dennis W. Caples. Chairman announced payoff July 3. Secretary requested that dirty linen be returned to linen locker; fresh linen to be issued for crew change May 7. Beefs reported in all three departments pertaining to restriction to vessel in Mauritania. Everyone asked to respect nosmoking rule in crew lounge. Vote of thanks given to all departments for job well done. DEFENDER (USSM), May 14— Chairman Daniel J. Teichman, Secretary Raymond S. Garcia, Educational Director Daniel P. Gibbons, Deck Delegate Joseph Humphrey. Chairman reported suspension of shipping rules due to conflict in Iraq. Educational director encouraged all hands to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. He advised them to check expiration date on z-cards since renewals may take longer than usual. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for antenna for crew TV. EXPRESS (USSM), May 29— Chairman Joseph R. Colangelo, Secretary Donald C. Spangler, Educational Director David D. Bautista. Chairman announced payoff May 31 in Newark, N.J. Educational director spoke about need to renew z-cards well in advance of expiration. “Don’t wait until the last minute.” Beefs reported in all departments, including concern about food purchased in Malaysia. Disputed OT also reported in deck department. Suggestion made regarding requirements for holding office in the union. Crew members requested input as to how recreation fund is spent. Problems noted with launch and van service providing transportation to and from ship. Next ports: Baltimore; Norfolk, Va.; Charleston, S.C. HORIZON ANCHORAGE (Horizon Lines), May 4—Chairman Dan P. Fleehearty, Secretary Amanda F. Suncin, Educational Director Mark Pinkam, Deck Delegate Basil D. Stolen, Engine Delegate Mike Kyle, Steward Delegate Nasser Ahmed. Chairman announced payoff May 6 in Tacoma, Wash. Coast Guard annu- August 2003 al inspection to take place at that time. Educational director urged seafarers to upgrade skills at Piney Point facility. He also stressed need to allow plenty of time when renewing z-cards. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications received from headquarters regarding Family Medical Leave Act and need to submit discharges and pay vouchers when applying for vacation check. Request made for new clothes dryer in crew laundry. Crew members were asked to use very little soap in washer since water on ship is very soft. Discussion held about money purchase pension plan. Next port: Anchorage, Alaska. HORIZON CONSUMER (Horizon Lines), May 10— Chairman Lawrence L. Kunc, Secretary Terry L. Allen, Educational Diretor Joseph A. Burkette, Deck Delegate Richard R. Grubbs, Engine Delegate Keeper Brown, Steward Delegate Thomas E. Kleine. Chairman announced vessel going into shipyard in Singapore next trip for about one month. Crew will be laid off. Payoff to be held shortly after May 16 arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Secretary reminded those crew members departing ship to leave rooms clean. Educational director encouraged everyone to take advantage of upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. One beef reported in deck department; no disputed OT noted. Request made for repair of antenna to crew quarters. Suggestion made to start movie fund to purchase movies and DVD player. Chief cook and rest of steward department given vote of thanks for great chow. Next ports: Tacoma; Oakland, Calif.; Honolulu. HORIZON NAVIGATOR (Horizon Lines), May 11—Chairman Werner H. Becher, Secretary Vainuu L. Sili, Educational Director Daniel F. Dean, Deck Delegate Robert J. Natividad, Engine Delegate Ricky D. Arroyo, Steward Delegate Glenn A. Taan. Chairman announced arrival May 13 in Oakland, Calif. with payoff to follow. He thanked crew for keeping ship clean and separating plastic refuse from regular trash. He advised everyone to keep doors locked in port and be alert for those who have no business aboard vessel. Secretary noted everything running smoothly. Educational director stressed importance of keeping STCW and shipping documents current. He also reminded seafarers of need for pay vouchers and discharges when applying for vacation benefits. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made that during annual physical exams, SIU clinics perform prostate specific antigen (PSA) test on male members over 50 years old. Request made for reupholstery of furniture in crew lounge. Vote of thanks given to steward department for well prepared and tasty meals. HORIZON SPIRIT (Horizon Lines), May 21—Chairman Howard W. Gibbs, Secretary Manuel V. Basas,Educational Director Roger M. Wasserman, Engine Delegate Gregory L. Howard. Chairman announced vessel’s arrival May 24 in Tacoma, Wash. After ship has cleared customs, payoff will take place. Secretary thanked unlicensed crew members for helping keep ship clean. Educational director reminded everyone that Paul Hall Center is always open for upgrading and training. Treasurer stated $120 available in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers reminded to include pay stubs when filing for vacation. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food and service. Next port: Oakland, Calif. INNOVATOR (USSM), May 25— Chairman Stephen R. Kastel, Secretary Mose Peacock Jr., Educational Director Christopher L. Earhart, Deck Delegate George E. Lusk, Engine Delegate Muthana Koraish, Steward Delegate Mostafa Loumrhari. Chairman noted World Health Organization lifted travel warning for Hong Kong, so crew should probably not be restricted to vessel in Shanghai. Awaiting clarification regarding vacation and 22-month rule. He stated two unlicensed apprentices on board doing great job. Educational director advised everyone to be sure shipping documents are up to date and suggested they take advantage of upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported.Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food and clean ship. INTEGRITY (Maritrans), May 25—Chairman Lonnie Porchea, Secretary Michael Kozak, Deck Delegate Alfred McIntyre Jr., Engine Delegate John A. Bennifield, Steward Delegate Hazel Johnson Jr.. Chairman noted washing machine was received aboard ship but not yet installed. Secretary said clarification is forthcoming on relief policy. Educational director spoke about upgrading skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to change wording of “vacation pay” to something like “supplemental pay” or “sea bonus.” INTEGRITY (USSM), May 11— Chairman Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, Educational Director Dennis R. Baker, Deck Delegate Alexander Nicholson, Engine Delegate Gregorio Blanco, Steward Delegate German Solar. Chairman thanked electrician for installing new dryer and thanked rest of crew for enjoyable trip. Secretary stated ship going into dry dock next trip and asked departing crew members to leave rooms clean and with fresh linen for next person. Educational director requested laundry room door be kept closed. He reported on new method for renewing z-cards. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into increasing pension and dental benefits. Crew members advised that original pay vouchers need to be submitted along with copies of discharges in order to receive vacation benefits. Vote of thanks given to steward department for “keeping the cookie jar and bellies full.” Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J.; Charleston, S.C.; Miami; Houston. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), May 24—Chairman Ronald Charles, Secretary Thomas D. Kreis, Educational Director Daniel J. Tapley, Engine Delegate Vicente R. Ordonez, Steward Delegate Audrey Brown. Chairman announced ship to be laid up in New Orleans for undetermined amount of time. Secretary asked that all seafarers strip bunks, take dirty linen below, unplug ice boxes and clean rooms. Four new mat- tresses will be delivered in New Orleans. Educational director urged everyone to increase knowledge and skills by attending upgrading classes at Piney Point. “It’s your future.” No beefs or disputed OT reported. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), May 25—Chairman Joseph W. Moore, Secreary Ronald J Davis, Educational Director Anwar N. Muthala, Deck Delegate Angel L. Rivera, Engine Delegate Joseph B. Dunnam, Steward Delegate Julio Guity. Chairman announced ship laying Educational Director Monroe G. Monseur, Deck Delegate Nathaniel Lamb, Engine Delegate Pedro C. Gago, Steward Delegate Leon J. Grant. Chairman announced July 1 payoff in San Juan, P.R. Secretary thanked everyone for helping take stores. He reminded those departing in port to leave clean cabin for relief person. Educational director advised crew members to continue upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center and to contribute to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications received and posted asking that those seafarers Hose Handling on the Horizon Spirit ABs aboard the Horizon Spirit recently participated in a fire hose pressure test. Handling 150 psi on a 2.5inch hose line are (from the left) Robert Bell, Mike Smolen and Jimmy Taranto. up in New Orleans. Secretary requested everyone clean rooms and give keys to captain at payoff. Educational director stressed importance of attending upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $500 in ship’s fund. Some beefs and disputed OT reported in deck and engine departments. MAERSK CAROLINA (Maersk Lines), May 16—Chairman Raymond Henderson, Educational Director Joseph C. Grandinetti, Deck Delegate Reuben M. Brown, Engine Delegate Fred Petterson, Steward Delegate John G. Reid. Bosun thanked crew for outstanding job this trip. He asked that seafarers restrict admission to house, especially in Middle East. He also reminded them not wear work boots on upper decks of house. Educational director advised crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point facility and make sure z-cards are up to date. Clarification requested by deck department on danger pay and whether watchstanders get a coffee break. Engine delegate requested job description for QRMUs. Question arose about satellite TV. Next ports: Halifax, Canada; Newark, N.J.; Norfolk, Va. AMERICAN TERN (Osprey Ship Management), June 5—Chairman Michael S. Sinclair, Secretary Steven Parker, Educational Director Ed Thompson, Deck Delegate Michael Cousin, Engine Delegate Edward Thompson, Steward Delegate Benjamin J. Advincula. Chairman reported ship returning to U.S. after successful Southeast Asian tour. Secretary thanked crew for help with stores and with re-flagging foreign ship. New galley and laundry equipment needed. Engine delegate reported beef regarding performance of assigned tasks. He also thanked OMU Kerry Edwards for being good watch partner. Discussion held about making crew lounge non-smoking area. Steward thanked Bosun Sinclair and Chief Engineer Brian Ackerman for fixing galley exhaust system. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good food. Next ports: Concord, Calif.; Charleston, S.C.; Norfolk, Va.; Thule, Greenland. EL MORRO (IUM), June 29— Chairman William J. Card, Secretary Michael M. Amador, who received basic safety training certificates from training schools other than Piney Point submit them for verification. Clarification requested on 22-month rule. Crew members wish everyone a happy Fourth of July. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. ITB NEW YORK (USS Transport), June 29—Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary Robert Wilcox, Educational Director John K. Bimpong, Deck Delegate Edward D. Tennyson, Engine Delegate Kenric L. Henry, Steward Delegate Breon A. Lucas. Chairman announced payoff July 2 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep mess decks and common areas neat and clean. Educational director reminded seafarers to check z-cards for expiration dates and apply early for renewal because of increased time required for background checks. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter posted regarding STCW basic safety certificates received from schools other than Piney Point. All should be submitted for verification. Suggestion made for contracts department to include time off or day’s pay in lieu of day off in next contract negotiation with company. Steward department given vote of thanks for tasty meals. NEW YORK (ATC), June 14— Chairman Christopher J. Kicey, Educational Director Edward H. Self, Deck Delegate Daniel P. Lovely, Engine Delegate Dennis S. Riley, Steward Delegate Harold B. Henderson. Chairman announced arrival June 15 in port of Valdez, Alaska with sailing next day. He reminded crew members to have pay vouchers on hand when applying for vacation benefits. Chairman wished good luck to unlicensed apprentice in his future with SIU. Secretary expressed thanks to union officials for diligent efforts to secure new and better contracts for membership. Educational director led discussion on STCW requirements and urged everyone not to get complacent about obtaining required skills and paperwork. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications read concerning tour bonus and new pay system. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done and to crew for helping keep house clean. Seafarers LOG 19 �Letters to the Editor (Editor’s note: The Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer’s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Returning to An Old Hobby I have been with the Coos Bay (Oregon) Seamen’s Center for the past 21 years and volunteer manager of same for 14 of those years. During the last year of WWII, the day I turned 17, I joined the USMS. After training, I sailed with the NMU out of Boston and New York as a messman on the U.S.A.T. George Washington and the S.S. Laconia Victory. Both of these were troop ships. When the war was finished in Europe, I came to California and sailed out of Richmond on the S.S. R.C. Stoner, a Standard Oil tanker. When the war was finished there, I returned to the East Coast and sailed coastwise on the collier Walter D. Noyes. I later returned to California and finished my schooling. During this time, I started collecting foreign paper money. I did not collect heavily for many years. I am now 75 and have returned to my hobby Final Departures Continued from page 18 the U.S. Army. Brother Casazza initially worked on an Erie Lackawanna Railroad Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, he last worked aboard a Pennsylvania Central Railroad and Transportation Co. vessel. Brother Casazza started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1993 and lived in Iowa. LEROY TONDU Pensioner Leroy Tondu, 77, passed away March 15. Brother Tondu embarked on his SIU career in 1964 in Frankfort, Mich. A deck department member, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Michigan Interstate Railway/Ann Arbor Railroad. Brother Tondu started collecting stipends for his retirement in 1990 and lived in Arcadia, Mich. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: ADOLPH BELL SR. Pensioner Adolph Bell Sr., 75, died May 18. He joined the NMU in 1945. Brother Bell initially shipped out of the port of Norfolk Va., aboard the Hampton. A member of the steward department, he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Bell last went to sea on the Mormac Trade. A native of Kenansville, N.C., he began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1968. ERNESTO FERRAN Pensioner Ernesto Ferran, 87, passed away March 26. Brother Ferran joined the NMU in 1938. Born in Puerto Rico, he first went to sea aboard the Orienta. Brother Ferran initially shipped in the engine department but later upgraded and sailed in the deck department as a bosun. His final voyage was on the Austral Patriot. Brother Ferran began receiving retirement stipends in 1977. 20 Seafarers LOG Know Your Rights and really enjoy it. If anyone has any foreign currency notes—old or new, from any country and in any condition—they would like to get rid of, I would welcome the donation. Buddy Hincke 66642 East Bay Road, #50 North Bend, OR 97459 Giving Back by Donating to SPAD In every issue of the LOG, I read about more ships coming into the SIU. This is no accident. And I would like the members to know that now it’s “giveback time,” meaning donating to SPAD. Thanks to SPAD, members have more jobs and job security. Indirectly, they are paying my pension. Since 1986 without fail, my pension check is at the bank when it’s supposed to be. It’s a terrific feeling knowing it’s there. As the economy worsens and thousands are out of work, I know I made the right decision in sailing as an SIU member. Walter Karlak Woodside, N.Y. ANTHONY GAROFALO DEMAS ROSAS Pensioner Anthony Garofalo, 93, died June 17. Brother Garofalo launched his NMU career in 1947. Born in New York, he initially went to sea aboard the Marine Perch. Brother Garofalo worked in the deck department and last shipped on the American Challenger. He started receiving his retirement pay in 1980. Pensioner Demas Rosas, 78, died May 23. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Rosas began his career with the NMU in the port of New York. His initial trip was aboard the Whittier Hills. The engine department member last worked aboard the Argonaut. Brother Rosas started collecting retirement compensation in 1986. JERE MRVICA In addition to the foregoing, the following NMU brothers, all of whom were pensioners, passed away on the dates indicated: Pensioner Jere Mrvica, 89, passed away June 16. Born in Croatia, he joined the NMU ranks in 1934. Brother Mrvica initially shipped out of the port of Philadelphia working in the steward department as a quartermaster. Brother Mrvica began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1966. Name Age DOD Andreassen, Ingvald 81 Feb. 12 Baptista, Jose 92 May 19 Barfield, Edward 78 June 3 Bell, Adolph 74 May 18 Blake, Gilbert 74 June 13 Brooks, William 79 June 16 Carrafiello, William 83 June 16 EVAN MURPHY Ciceron, Voltaire 87 May 17 Pensioner Evan Murphy, 86, died May 8. Brother Murphy started his NMU career in 1944, first sailing aboard the Malang. The Bessismer, Ala. native worked in the engine department. His last ship was the Mississippi. Brother Murphy started receiving stipends for his pension in 1979. Correa, Salvador 75 March 10 Cruz, Julio 88 June 1 Cuebas, Jaime 77 June 1 Tilman, Futch 75 May 31 Gagne, William 76 March12 Gamble, Evelyn 74 June 1 Gresham, Robert 66 May 6 Guillen, Bernabe 92 May 26 MICHAEL RAMOS Pensioner Michael Ramos, 80, passed away June 16. The Massachusettsborn mariner joined the NMU in 1962 in the port of New York. Brother Ramos was a member of the steward department. He began collecting payments for his retirement in 1979. Gulli, Nicolo 82 May 31 Hines, Albert 77 May 4 Honore, Leon 79 June 6 Howell, Henry Jr. 81 May 30 James, Robert 67 May 19 Krummi, Richard 78 June 13 Lattimer, Dwain 74 May 24 Manalo, Aquilino 98 June 24 Mehr, Frederick 76 Feb. 18 Pacheco, Luis 79 Jan. 28 Padilla, Pedro 78 May 14 Polidore, Alvin 80 June 26 Reyes, Manuel 88 May 11 Rodriguez, Hipolito 79 May 17 Rosas, Dimas 78 May 23 Sigai, Thomas 69 June 19 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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, 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. August 2003 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. through the end of the year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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 Able Seaman Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (ARPA) Arrival Date Date of Completion August 18 September 29 November 10 September 12 October 24 December 5 September 8 September 12 Recertification Bosun October 6 November 3 Engine Upgrading Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler September 8 November 3 October 17 December 12 Welding September 8 October 6 November 3 September 26 October 24 November 21 Engine Utility (EU) August 11 September 29 November 17 September 5 October 24 December 12 QMED Junior Engineer September 22 December 12 Course Safety Specialty Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Fire Fighting* – (5-day course) November 3 November 7 Advanced Fire Fighting – (2-week course) September 1 September 12 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW August 11 August 25 September 15 October 27 August 15 August 29 September 19 October 31 Government Vessels September 1 October 20 November 3 September 5 October 24 November 7 Tankerman (PIC) Barge* August 25 August 29 (*must have basic fire fighting) (*must have radar unlimited) GMDSS (Simulator) August 4 September 15 August 15 September 26 Lifeboatman/Water Survival August 4 September 15 October 27 August 15 September 26 November 7 Radar August 25 September 5 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) August 25 October 13 December 1 September 5 October 24 December 12 (*must have basic fire fighting) Navigation Fundamentals August 4 August 15 Academic Department Courses Steward Upgrading Courses General education and college courses are available as needed. In addition, Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. basic vocational support program courses are offered throughout the year, one Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most week prior to the AB, QMED Junior Engineer, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker recently beginning July 21. Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. � UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Deep Sea Member † Lakes Member Date of Birth ______________________ † Inland Waters Member † If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ U.S. Citizen: Yes † No † Home Port _____________________________ 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _____________________________________ LAST VESSEL: _____________________________________ Rating: ___________ _____________________________________________________________________ Date On: ___________________________ Date Off: ________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? † Yes † No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? † Yes † No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? † Yes † No Firefighting: † Yes † No CPR: † Yes † No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ August 2003 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 8/03 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Able Seaman — Upgrading graduates of the able seaman course ending June 20 are (in alphabetical order) Albert Abramson, Robert Abramson, Christopher Bartholmey, Caleb Buckley, David Frank, Shane Hayes, John Regina, Otis Reynolds, Kenneth Shaw, Loren Wolfe and Daniel Zapata. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at right in the front row. QMED-Junior Engineer — Graduating from the QMED-junior engineer class July 18 are (in alphabetical order) Pompey Alegado, Clinton Cephas, Christopher Cummings, Sherrod Frazier, Cornell Knox, Andrew Linares, Mark Mosher and Christopher Zaucha. Oiler — Completing the oiler course June 13 are (in alphabetical order) Maurice Brodie, Beato Diaz, Brandon Harold, Wilbert Hinton, Carlos Lewis, Aaron Matuszny, Robert Mong, John Stewart and Jeffery Thomas. STOS — Receiving certificates for completion of the STOS course May 16 are upgrading Seafarers (in no particular order) Kenric Henry, James Jasman, Melvin Kennedy, Joshua Kirk, Carlos Lucas, Jamie Parker, Selina Sobers, James Trotter and Shaun Liles. Express Marine/Deck and Galley— Express Marine boatmen who successfully completed deck and galley department courses May 9 are (in no particular order) Otis Foster, Guy Pruitt Sr., James Pruitt, Tom Crockett, William Carter, Steve Jones and Mike Daniels. In the back row are Donald Ivins (management), Herb Walling (instructor) and Keith Kirkeide (management). Navigational Fundamentals — Under the instruction of Stacy Harris (far right) are graduates of the navigational fundamentals class which ended June 20. They are (in alphabetical order) Jaime Baretty, Benjamin Barnes, John Gilston, Daniel Hanback, Paul Jagger, Richard West and Jerome Wong. Computer Lab Showing off their certificates of achievement for computer courses taken at the school are (front row, from left) Roger Abrahamson, Kenneth Shaw, (back row) Rick Prucha (instructor), Robert Scrivens and Brian Gross. 22 Seafarers LOG Academics — OS Karen Domerego (center) holds two college course certificates she earned at the Paul Hall Center (math and American government). With her are instructors Rick Prucha (left) and Peggy Densford. Fast Rescue Boat — With instructor Stan Beck (wearing cap and glasses) are June 20 graduates of the fast rescue boat course (from left) Robert Scrivens, Steve Parrish and Kenneth Lewin. August 2003 �Paul Hall Center Classes Welding — These upgrading Seafarers successfully completed the welding course June 27. They are (in alphabetical order) Kenny Abrahamson, Joseph Carrillo, Richard Johnson, Michael McErlean, Anwar Muthala, Robert Vales and Charles Walker. Their instructor, Buzzy Adams, stands second from right in the back row. ARPA — Graduating from the ARPA course June 27 are (from left) Janet Baird, Philip Corl, Robert Murray Jr. and Mark Shockey. At far right is their instructor, Mike Smith. Any student who has registered for a class and finds— for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admis- Bridge Resource Management — With their instructor, Herb Walling (back row, left), are April 18 graduates of the Bridge Resource Management course. From the left (front row) are Jerome Wong, Vincent Lucante, Kevin Buselmeier, (back) Walling, William Snyder Jr. and Theodore Terzakos. sions department so that another student may take that place. ARPA — Completing the ARPA course April 11 are (from left) Philip Reynolds, Charlene Edwards, Jerome Wong, David Somers, Michael Thomas, Robert Arble Jr. and Stephen Pollock (U.S. Coast Guard). Engine Utility — Upgrading Seafarers as well as unlicensed apprentices in the third phase of their training completed the engine utility course April 11. They are (in no particular order) UAs Joseph Romine, Aaron Morton Jr., Bryan Fletcher, Tirso Cruz, Kevin Jacobs, Clinton Betties, Christian Rosado, Nat Lamb, and upgraders Abdellatif Benjouhra, Corey Hann, Reynaldo Lacayo, Michael Jones and Ronald Hackensmith. Express Marine/Engine — Graduating from engine department classes May 9 are Express Marine boatmen (in no particular order) Albert Diggs, Gary Mason, Kenneth Whitehurst, Greg Cherry, Jerry Meekins, Stuart Murray, Donald Stutzbach, Willie Midget Jr., Bill Edwards, Russell Cowell and Roger Voliva Jr. August 2003 Express Marine/Deck — May 23 was graduation day for Express Marine boatmen taking deck department courses at the Piney Point school. They included (in no particular order) Carl Wilson, William Hudnell, James Kruger, Mark Faust, James Dixon and Dennis Gaskill. In the back row are company representatives Keith Kirkeide and Croft Register as well as Herb Walling (instructor). STCW Training, June 27 — Michael Anderson, Elsayed Amasha, Travis Austin, Michael Birke, Alfonso Bombita Jr., Maurice Brodie, Lonnie Carter, Frank Cottongin III, Brian Delatte, Kent Doctor, David Frank, Rubildo Garcia, William Johnson, Cesar Macias-Ortiz, Alvin Major, Gerald Mena, Ronald Mena, Robert Mong, Philip Paquette, Thomas Stead, John Stephen, Isaac Vega-Mercado, Jonathan Wendland, Gregory Williams and Loren Wolfe. Seafarers LOG 23 �Volume 65, Number 8 August 2003 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS SIU Pacific District Pension Plan and SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. — page 14 ITF Secures Aid for Crews of FOC Vessels $34,846 and Plane Tickets For Russian Crew $140,000 in Back Pay For Cruise-Ship Crew Happy with the results of the ITF intervention on behalf of the Ousto’s crew members are (from left) ITF Inspector Shwe Tun Aung, Fr. Sinclair Oubre, Capt. Vladimir V. Dovzhenko, an AB and an oiler. Constantly on the lookout for flag of convenience vessels that are fraught with danger, poor working conditions and lack of pay, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) once again came to the aid of crew members aboard such a vessel. ITF Inspector Shwe Tun Aung, who works out of Houston, was alerted to conditions aboard the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Ousto several months ago after receiving a phone call from Father Sinclair Oubre (SIU member as well as Diocesan Director for the Apostleship of the Sea and Executive Director of the Port Arthur International Seamen’s Center). The seamen’s center had visited the ship and brought the crew to its facilities. However, the crew members only used the recreational services, since they had no money for shopping or use of the communication services. While there, one of the mariners asked a volunteer if she could help them. Aung and Fr. Sinclair met in Port Arthur with the all-Russian crew, who complained about not getting paid, not enough food aboard ship and no cash advance money. Their requests to the shipping agent had gone unanswered. Since the vessel (formerly the American-flagged S.S. Houston) is going to scrap in India, crew members were concerned as to what would happen to them then. Aung called the shipping company, warning them that if money was not Capt. Vladimir V. Dovzhenko counts received within three days, the ship out some of the money received from would be seized. the shipping agent to pay the crew. Several days later, $29,713 was sent, followed the next week by an additional $5,133, for a total of $34,846. Additionally, nine airplane tickets were delivered for those members wishing to return home. The others would help sail the ship to India and be repatriated from there. The SIU is affiliated with the ITF, a London-based federation of 570 unions. Crew members from the Regal Voyager received their back pay, thanks to intervention by the ITF. It took two weeks of often round-the-clock efforts, but SIU ITF inspectors Scott Brady and Tony Sacco recently secured $140,000 in back pay for mariners aboard the runaway-flag cruise ship Regal Voyager in Charleston, S.C. Crew members telephoned Brady from the vessel in Trinidad and informed him they hadn’t been paid in three months. The Bahamian-flag vessel sailed to Charleston, where Brady and Sacco immediately met with the mariners and confirmed their claims. “Negotiations between the ITF and the company (Miami-based St. Thomas Cruise Line) began, but our demands weren’t properly addressed,” Brady reported. “We gave the company a deadline which they failed to meet, so we arrested the vessel.” Shortly thereafter, negotiations resumed—and the crew received all of their back wages, plus additional wages in line with the ITF contract already in place between the federation and the company. The company also assumed all financial responsibility to end the ship’s arrest and repatriated three crew members. According to Brady, the ship remains in Charleston undergoing repairs and is expected to resume its charter this fall. “Tony and I worked day and night for about two weeks on this vessel to meet all of the crew’s just demands,” Brady said. “It was a tough but successful case and we were glad to help, as always.” Defining Runaway Flags A runaway-flag or flag-of-convenience (FOC) ship is one that flies the flag of a country other than the country of ownership. Cheap registration fees, low or no taxes and freedom to employ cheap labor are the motivating factors behind a shipowner’s decision to “flag out.” The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated, takes into account the degree to which foreign-owned vessels are registered and fly the country flag, as well as the following additional criteria, when declaring a register an FOC: The ability and willingness of the flag state to enforce international minimum social standards on its vessels, including respect for basic human and trade union rights, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining with bona fide trade unions. The social record as determined by the degree of ratification and enforcement of ILO conventions and recommendations. The safety and environmental record as revealed by the ratification and enforcement of IMO Conventions and revealed by port state control inspections, deficiencies and detentions. Campaign Goals Once an American-flagged vessel, the now rusting Panamanian-flagged Ousto sits at a pier in Port Arthur, Texas before sailing to India to be scrapped. It was here, in Port Arthur, that the unpaid crew sought help from the ITF. For than half a century, the aims of the FOC Campaign have been: The elimination of the FOC system and the establishment of a regulatory framework for the shipping industry; To attack sub-standard shipping and seek ITF acceptable standards on all ships irrespective of flag, using all the political, industrial and legal means at the ITF’s disposal; To protect and enhance the conditions of employment of maritime workers and to ensure that all maritime workers, regardless of color, nationality, sex, race or creed, are protected from exploitation by their employers and those acting on their behalf; To individually strengthen affiliated unions, in all aspects, so as to ensure the provision and delivery of a greater degree of solidarity in the campaign. 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Title A name given to the resource August 2003 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES A MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY OF LABOR ELAINE L. CHAO SIU PRESIDENT VISITS COMMAND THAT CONTROLS SEALIFT, OTHER LIFT MANUKAI CHRISTENING REPRESENTS REBIRTH OF SHIP AND SHIPYARD NO LETUP HERE: SIU FLEET GAINS 4 MORE VESSELS SIU’S NEWEST HALL TO OPEN IN JOLIET, ILL. MSP IN CONFERENCE SIU CREW HELPS RESCUE LAKES FISHERMAN ALASKA TANKER COMPANY MARKS SAFETY MILESTONE MARITIME REGULATIONS ANNOUNCED BY DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY MARYLAND SECRETARY OF LABOR FIELDER, STATE AFL-CIO OFFICIALS VISIT SCHOOL GOVERNMENT SERVICES SHIPS EARN MSC SAFETY AWARDS SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD ACTION NUMBER 420 MORE RRF CREWS HONORED FOR ROLES IN IRAQI FREEDOM MSC HONORS CREWS OF FAST SEALIFT SHIPS ALGOL, BELLATRIX, POLLUX DELIVERED FOR U.S. TROOPS PINEY POINT FIXTURE BETTY SMITH CALLS IT A CAREER MILITARY SAILOR SALUTES PAUL HALL CENTER’S VETERAN’S PROGRAM NEW PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN RETIREE MACHADO ENCOURAGES ASPIRING MARINERS ITF SECURES AID FOR CREWS OF FOC VESSELS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 08/01/2003 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. 65, No. 8 2003 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/fbba596b41269b1c1abdb573a1f51ab6.pdf 4037d74135ed0a227471a0d6e7ad35e0 PDF Text Text 18230_p1,3,5,9,10,14,21a.qxd 6/29/2003 1:27 PM Page 1 Volume 65, Number 7 July 2003 More New Jobs! Cable Ship, RO/RO, 3 Ferries Christened ABOVE & RIGHT: SIU-contracted NY Waterway recently christened two new passenger ferries, including the Congressman Robert A. Roe (top), while the Delaware River Port Authority has added another SIU-crewed passenger ferry (the Freedom, right) to its service between Philadelphia and Camden, N.J. Page 3. ABOVE: The cable ship Tyco Decisive was christened May 30 in Baltimore. Page 4. RIGHT: Christened June 14 in San Diego, the North Star, operated by SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE), will join the company’s Tacoma, Wash. to Anchorage, Alaska service. Page 3. SIU Crews Honored for War Service U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta presents AB Karen Domerego with the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal during National Maritime Day ceremonies in Washington, D.C. Pages 12-13. ABOVE, LEFT: Seafarers aboard the RRF vessel Wright received a hero’s welcome June 16 in Baltimore as the U.S. Maritime Administration conducted a shipboard ceremony honoring their service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Among those acknowledging the crew were General John W. Handy, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (dark uniform and flight cap, seventh from left); Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III, commander, U.S. Military Sealift Command (second from left); U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Michael P. Jackson (right); U.S. Maritime Administrator Captain William Schubert (front, fifth from right); and SIU President Michael Sacco (to Schubert’s right). Page 2. Mariners at 2 Companies Vote SIU Crews at two companies recently voted to join the SIU. In San Francisco, boatmen employed by Starlight Marine Services unanimously chose the Seafarers. One of their tugs, the Royal Melbourne, is pictured at right. Also signing on with the SIU are mariners at Buffalo Industrial Diving Company (BIDCO), including DEU Richie Bowermaster (left). Page 3. �18230_p2.qxd 6/26/2003 7:57 PM Page 2 President’s Report Internationally Active For anyone entering a new line of work, there’s usually a lot to learn. I’d say that’s especially true for U.S. mariners, given all the rules and regulations we face at the national and international levels. All of us know how important it is for the union to have a strong presence in Washington. That’s why we appreciate your solid support for SPAD. But, it’s also important that all Seafarers—newcomers and old salts alike—take at least a little bit of time to understand the SIU’s international activiMichael Sacco ties. That’s because our work with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) is crucial to the livelihoods of Seafarers. Let’s start with the ITF. The ITF is a worldwide federation of transport-related unions, including the SIU. In some ways, it’s like a global version of the AFL-CIO, which is the coalition of U.S. trade unions. More than 600 unions in 137 countries are affiliated through the ITF. Together, those unions represent about 5 million members. Headquartered in London, the ITF probably is best-known for its campaign against runaway-flag shipping—an important fight in which the SIU also remains extremely active. But, there’s a lot more to the ITF than just that one campaign. Overall, the federation promotes the interests of transport workers on a global level. The ITF also is very active in organizing, whether it’s aboard ship, in port, on the roads, along the railways or in the skies. The ILO and the IMO also are significant to Seafarers, which is why we regularly take part in their respective forums, usually overseas. The ILO is a United Nations agency which, in its own words, “seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights.” Labor, management and government are represented at the ILO, based in Geneva. To understand how the ILO impacts the maritime industry, look no further than last month’s conference in which ILO delegates approved the basic elements of a new, universal ID for mariners. That agreement will be taken back to the signatory nations, who in turn will be tasked with implementing its terms. The bottom line is that many Seafarers eventually will be required to possess the universal ID—and that’s why we’re making sure the SIU’s voice is heard, not just at the ILO but also here at home with the Coast Guard. Finally, the IMO has similar roots through the UN, though of course it is specifically devoted to maritime issues. Today, the IMO has 162 member states or nations, and its effect on maritime can be summarized in four letters: STCW. Both the original and amended STCW conventions were ratified through the IMO. Basically, the IMO, based in London, functions along the same lines as the ILO. Whatever topic is formally addressed—security, identification, safety—a conference or series of meetings takes place. Participants debate the issues, an agreement usually is reached, and new regulations are put into place in the signatory nations. These descriptions are extremely basic, but I hope they’ll help give you at least a snapshot of the organizations and why they’re important. It takes a lot of time and effort for the SIU to stay active in the ITF, ILO and IMO—but we remain committed to representing Seafarers’ interests internationally. What a Run! These are exciting times for the SIU. From mid-May to mid-June, our shipboard job opportunities grew as we welcomed a new RO/RO, a new cable ship, and three new passenger ferries. Our ranks also grew, as mariners at two companies voted to join the SIU. Congratulations all the way around, and welcome to our newest members, at BIDCO and Starlight Marine. Additionally, Seafarers who sailed during Operation Iraqi Freedom received more accolades during ceremonies conducted by the U.S. Maritime Administration and the U.S. Military Sealift Command. I encourage you to read about them throughout this issue of the LOG. As I mentioned at some of the most recent ceremonies, the SIU certainly doesn’t take the recognition for granted. But, beyond that, I want to thank our friends at MarAd and at MSC for truly going all-out in their efforts to acknowledge the U.S. crews who sailed during the war. I know how much work goes into these events, and I’m positive that our crews will never forget the generous thanks they’ve received. Most of all, I again join in thanking the Seafarers whose patriotism, commitment, reliability and skill helped make victory possible. Volume 65, Number 7 July 2003 Gen. Handy Lauds U.S. Crews for ‘Dedication, Patriotism, Excellence’ MarAd Ceremony for Wright Brings Powerful Praise In a proud scene for the SIU and the rest of the U.S. Merchant Marine, Seafarers were honored June 16 aboard the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel Wright in Baltimore, during a ceremony hosted by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd). General John W. Handy, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, presented crew members and officers with Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals for their support of U.S. forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. General Handy delivered the keynote address. He praised the mariners for “the incredible job you’ve done in support of this nation. You make all the difference in the world, and I salute your dedication, patriotism and excellence. Victory was made possible by America’s dedicated merchant mariners.” He also said, “There is no doubt you stand ready again, anytime, anywhere. You have proven yourselves to be great patriots time and time again. You are seagoing warriors.” Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III, commander, U.S. Military Sealift Command, credited the Wright along with the thousands of other merchant mariners who sailed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. “We have prevailed because you answered your nation’s call,” Brewer stated. “You built a steel bridge of democracy from the USA to the coast of Kuwait.” SIU President Michael Sacco was a guest speaker during the noontime ceremony. He commended the crew and also noted the outstanding cooperation between all parties involved in mobilizing America’s sealift capabilities. “We were all in it together, and that’s how we got the job done,” Sacco noted. Also delivering remarks were U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Michael P. Jackson; U.S. Maritime Administrator Captain William Schu- Recertified Steward James Kidd (holding medal) is congratulated by (from left) General Handy, Deputy Transportation Secretary Jackson and Maritime Administrator Schubert. bert; U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Chris Joyce; and American Overseas Marine Corporation (AMSEA) President Leland Bishop. An aviation logistics support ship operated by AMSEA, the Wright was deployed for 145 days in support of U.S. troops. It provided rapid and dedicated sealift for deployment of U.S. Marine Corps aviation intermediate maintenance activity. The mission included transporting a helicopter platform, a complete repair shop, and equipment for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. More than 300 Marine Corps personnel operated from the ship during the deployment, providing service and repair in support of the Marine Aviation Combat Element. Seafarers Recall Voyage “We did 139 helo drops,” said Recertified Steward James Kidd. “There were many days and weeks when it was 100 degrees or more (inside the ship), but we had a good crew. Everything went well between us and the military personnel.” Repair teams aboard the RRF ship fixed an estimated 2,000 parts for their fellow armed forces personnel. Those pieces ‘Stormed the Gangways’ SIU President Michael Sacco U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Chris Joyce MSC Commander Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III AMSEA President Leland Bishop 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. 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 © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG were transported to and from the Wright via helicopter. “The mood was good, considering we went four months with no shore time at all,” said Recertified Steward Ed Tulley, who sailed as a chief cook aboard the Wright. “Everyone kept their head up. The Marines were nice —all about business, but I made some friends.” Tulley’s wife, Amber, attended the ceremony and offered another perspective. “It was very scary when I found out about the mines in the water (in the war zone). But I just tried to keep a positive attitude.” Bosun Tom Moore stated, “Everyone worked together and showed real teamwork. The Marines and crew worked together as much as possible. It was a good effort.” AB Larry Justin served in the Marine Corps during Vietnam. He noted the contrast between returning home after that war and this one. “After Vietnam, we had a crowd of people, but they were carrying protest signs,” he recalled. “It’s much nicer today.” OS Seth Rockwell joined the union through a fairly new program that assists displaced Alaskan fishermen. His first trip was aboard the Wright. “It was a chance to meet a lot of people,” said Rockwell, who lives in Seward, Alaska. “I think the contact between the Marines and the crew was pretty good. We got a lot of overtime and kept pretty busy.” The ceremony, one of dozens conducted by MarAd for returning RRF vessels, yielded some of the strongest praise yet for the merchant marine. Handy noted that despite potential dangers faced by U.S. crews, “there was no shortage of volunteers. Quite the contrary, you stormed the gangways and enabled us to achieve victory in record time…. Once again, you’re among the first to fight and the last to come home. The nation is grateful for your service.” Schubert described the Wright’s civilian mariners as “great Americans.” He said the rapid transport of materiel aboard U.S.-flag ships for American forces in Operation Iraqi Continued on page 10 July 2003 �18230_p1,3,5,9,10,14,21a.qxd 6/26/2003 9:07 AM Page 3 TOTE Christens New RO/RO North Star A red, white and blue celebration took place June 14 at San Diego’s NASSCO shipyard—and not just because it was Flag Day. For the SIU, the bigger occasion was the christening of Totem Ocean Trailer Express’ (TOTE’s) North Star, a new roll-on/roll-off vessel that is sister ship to the Midnight Sun. Each of the new SIU-contracted Orca-class trailerships is 840 feet long, 118 feet wide and capable of carrying highway trailers as large as 53 feet in length. Cargo decks are 360,000 square feet apiece and can handle up to 600 cargo trailers and 220 autos as well as oversized freight. The ships employ the latest in marine technologies, including twinscrew, diesel-electric propulsion that can achieve a speed of more than 24 knots. The North Star will join the Midnight Sun in TOTE’s Tacoma, Wash. to Anchorage, Alaska service. “The North Star means new jobs for Seafarers, and I’m confident the SIU men and women who crew this ship will do an excellent job,” stated SIU President Michael Sacco. “But we should not overlook the fact that the North Star also will benefit U.S. national security. “As we again were reminded during Operation Iraqi Freedom, commercial ships are needed to U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) delivers the keynote address at the christening in San Diego. Crews at Starlight Marine, BIDCO Vote for Seafarers Mariners at two companies recently voted to join the Seafarers International Union. In San Francisco, boatmen employed by Starlight Marine Services unanimously chose the SIU. They work aboard a conventional tug and barge that is used for bunkering and lightering operations, and also aboard two shipassist tugboats utilized for docking and tanker escort procedures. SIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone said that the SIU competed with three other maritime unions during the organizing campaign. “Everyone from the SIU who participated in the campaign did a good job,” Marrone said. “I extend a warm welcome to our newest members, and I congratulate them for choosing the SIU.” The Starlight Marine mariners NY Waterway Fleet Expands support our troops during war,” he continued. “Both the North Star and the Midnight Sun will help maintain the pool of qualified shipboard manpower that’s needed to meet American sealift requirements in times of conflict.” Lu Young, wife of U.S. Rep. Don Young (R- Alaska), and Marie Magee, wife of Robert P. Magee Jr., president and CEO of TOTE, were the ship’s sponsors. Congressman Young, a strong supporter of the U.S. Merchant Marine who is serving in his 16th term in the House of Representatives, was the keynote speaker at the event. “We are pleased with the performance of the Midnight Sun and look forward to placing the North Star into service,” said Magee. “Our multimillion-dollar investment in these ships will contribute immeasurably to the growth and vitality of the Alaskan economy.” The Midnight Sun and North Star have received several prestigious awards for their environmentally sensitive features. These awards include the States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force Legacy Award for 2000, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner’s 2000 Pollution Prevention Award, and the U.S. Coast Guard’s William M. Benkert Foundation 2002 Environmental Excellence Bronze Award. are covered by a five-year contract that stipulates wage increases, pension benefits, top medical coverage and other benefits. Also signing on with the Seafarers are mariners at Buffalo Industrial Diving Company (BIDCO). They crew a 110-foot former survey boat which now tends diving platforms and also delivers construction material. BIDCO’s parent company is involved in marine construction projects including underwater pipeline installation, harbor dredging, underwater repairs and much more. BIDCO assisted in some of the salvage efforts in New York following the attacks of September 11. Crew members at BIDCO now are covered by a three-year contract that calls for wage increases each year of the agreement, plus top pension benefits and the union’s best medical plan, among other benefits. The North Star will join its sister ship, the Midnight Sun, in TOTE’s service between Tacoma, Wash. and Anchorage, Alaska. Photo courtesy of NASSCO Marie Magee (left), with her husband, Robert P. Magee Jr., president and CEO of TOTE, and Lu Young, with her husband, U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), prepare to christen the North Star. Right: The Seafarers-crewed Pipeline Surveyor carries a crew of five. Starlight Marine boatmen welcome SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone (second from right). Pictured from left to right are Mate/Tankerman Greg Wall, Engineer/Tankerman Lyle Page, Marrone and Deckhand/ Engineer Mark Carlsen. New ‘Freedom Ferry’ Means More SIU Jobs SIU-contracted NY Waterway recently added two more passenger ferries to its steadily expanding fleet. Christened at the Port Imperial Ferry Terminal in Weehawken, N.J. were the Governor Thomas H. Kean (above, left) on May 20 and the Congressman Robert A. Roe May 17. Pictured aboard the Thomas Kean are (above right, from left) Deckhand Tony Moyet, SIU Patrolman Joe Baselice and Deckhand Nestor Martinez. NY Waterway is the largest privately owned commuter ferry service in the nation. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, August 18, 2003 for the observance of Paul Hall’s birthday (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. July 2003 Seafarer James Anderson mans the new ferry. The Delaware River Port Authority has added a second SIU-contracted passenger ferry to its RiverLink service between Philadelphia and Camden, N.J. The Freedom ferry, operated by McGovern Marine, is a fine addition in more ways than one, said SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Jim Malone. “The other boat has a maximum crew of three, whereas the Freedom has a minimum crew of four,” Malone noted. “The Freedom will need a crew of six when it carries its maximum number of passengers, which is 600.” The Freedom is designed after the style used in that region in the 1920s. It is equipped with two decks, a steel canopy, an insulated cabin and dual wheelhouses (one at each end). The Freedom also is quieter than its predecessor and is outfitted with restrooms. McGovern Marine President Jerry McGovern pointed out, “Our (passenger) capacity per hour has improved dramatically. We’ve gone from being able to transport 2,700 people per hour, one way, to 3,600 per hour. Once the docks catch up to the capacity of the vessels, we’ll be able to transport even more passengers.” He added that the old boat may be overhauled or replaced. The Freedom, meanwhile, fits the same ferry slip as its counterpart. Seafarers LOG 3 �18230_p4,15_18,24.qxd 6/26/2003 7:00 PM Page 4 SIU Welcomes New Cable Ship Shipboard opportunities for Seafarers increased last month with the christening of the Tyco Decisive, a new SIU-crewed cable ship. The ceremony took place in Baltimore on the same pier where two other SIU-crewed cable ships, the Global Link and Global Mariner, are tied up. The Tyco Decisive is a sister ship to the Tyco Dependable, which was christened earlier in the year in Honolulu. Both are 456 feet long and 68 feet wide with a registered gross tonnage of 12,184 and a service speed of 14 knots. The Tyco Decisive is the fifth of six new Reliance Class cable ships specifically designed, constructed and outfitted to provide high quality marine services for both undersea cable maintenance and new cable installations. The Reliance Class vessels feature state-of-theart technology that enables them to operate more efficiently and with improved fuel economy. Joining in the christening day festivities are (from left) SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, AMO President Michael R. McKay, SIU President Michael Sacco and SIU SecretaryTreasurer David Heindel. Recertified Steward Shawn Fujiwara (foreground) and Chief Cook Jorge Lanas enjoy working in a brand new galley. Following a blessing, the guests watch as the champagne bottle is broken against the ship’s hull (inset). Left: Crew members check out the news in the Seafarers LOG. From the left are STOS Michael Widmark and OMU Wade Rudolph. At the gangway are (from left) Chief Electrician Frank Coburn, Bosun Thor Young and Bosun’s Mate Lovell Smith. SIU Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz (center) brings copies of the latest LOG to the ship. With him are AB James Gasca (left) and AB Augustus Udan. Bosun’s Mate Lovell Smith and AB Terrence Carmody meet in the crew mess. USNS Comfort Comes Home During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the hospital ship USNS Comfort—crewed by members of the SIU’s Government Services Division—treated more than 650 patients, including about 200 Iraqi prisoners of war and Iraqi civilians. More than 600 surgeries were performed aboard the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessel, and nearly 600 units of blood were transfused. Last month, the Comfort’s crew and medical personnel finally got their turn for a little TLC as the vessel returned to Baltimore. “Short and sweet,” Bosun Gerald Butch said of the fivemonth deployment, comparing it to the nine months he spent aboard the Comfort during the Persian Gulf War. “It was a successful trip.” Electrician John Morgan noted, “Although we stopped at the fewest amount of ports and had the least amount of liberty, it was the most rewarding trip.” Morgan added that once during the mission he wanted to return home, but after talking with some of the patients, he believed he could best serve his country by remaining on board. MSC conducted a ceremony for the crew and military-medical personnel immediately upon the ship’s arrival in Baltimore June 13. “We showed the world the United States cares about the world,” said Vice Admiral James L. Brewer III, commander of MSC. “We couldn’t have done it without you. Welcome home, shipmates.” The USNS Comfort arrives June 13 in Baltimore as family and friends wait on shore with signs like the one inset. 4 Seafarers LOG Brewer presented each of the mariners with the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal, awarded to those who serve on U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving American and allied armed forces. SIU President Michael Sacco also addressed the gathering. “Both in the war against terrorism and in the war to liberate the Iraqi people, America has been reminded of the importance of our merchant marine,” he said. “Whether they’re CIVMARS or they’re employed in the private-sector fleet, U.S. mariners have answered the call—just as we’ve done throughout our nation’s history.” At its peak during the war, the 894-foot Comfort carried approximately 60 CIVMARS and 1,000 medical specialists. Many of the medical personnel are from the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. The vessel is equipped with 1,000 hospital beds and 12 operating rooms. In addition to assisting in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the ship helped with Haitian migrant operations in the Caribbean in 1994. The vessel also has participated in various multinational military and humanitarian exercises, according to MSC. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, the Comfort was activated and directed to New York City. The ship’s crew and the med- On hand to greet the mariners are (from left) SIU Assistant VP Contracts George Tricker, MSC Commander Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III, SIU President Michael Sacco and Admiral Donald Arthur, commander of the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. ical staff provided sleeping quarters, meals, laundry services and medical treatment to relief workers. MSC normally operates about 120 civilian-crewed, noncombatant ships for a variety of missions around the world. That number expanded to 214 in March as additional ships were activated from reduced operating status or were chartered for the command’s support of U.S. forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Above: SIU President Michael Sacco (left) and SIU Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz (right) congratulate EU Arthur James for his service during the war. Left: The expeditionary medals are ready to be awarded during the ceremony held on the deck of the returning hospital ship. July 2003 �18230_p1,3,5,9,10,14,21a.qxd 6/26/2003 9:15 AM Page 5 ILO Delegates Approve Universal Mariner ID The development of a universal identification document for an estimated 1.2 million merchant mariners worldwide took a major step forward last month when delegates to the International Labor Organization’s (ILO’s) 91st annual convention approved the key components of such credentials. By a vote of 392-0 (with 20 abstentions), delegates to the ILO forum in Geneva adopted a new agreement for mariner IDs. The new ILO Convention on Seafarers’ Identity Documents replaces ILO Convention No. 108, adopted in 1958. SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel participated in the convention, which ended on June 19. He also serves as vice chair of the Seafarers’ Section of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). “With the security concerns around the world that came into focus after September 11, it’s simply a fact that the new universal IDs for mariners are coming,” Heindel said. “Overall, I believe the basic guidelines adopted at the International Labor Organization Conference are reasonable. The SIU will continue working with the ILO, the ITF, MARAD, the U.S. Coast Guard and other involved parties in assuring adoption of the new convention and to ensure mariners’ rights are protected and its implementation is fair and sensible.” The ITF reacted similarly. Jon Whitlow, secretary of the federation’s Seafarers’ Section and secretary of the Workers’ Group at the ILO during the conference, stated, “A sensitive and fundamental balance has been achieved today. Both human rights and nations’ need for security have been respected.” He added, “This decision demonstrates the ILO’s continuing relevance as the forum where these issues must be decided. The urgent requirement now is for speedy ratification (by the ILO’s 176 member states, including the U.S.).” According to the ILO, the pact on mariner identification “establishes a more rigorous identity regime for seafarers with the aim of developing effective security from terrorism and ensuring that the world’s 1.2 million seafarers will be given the freedom of movement necessary for their well-being and for their profes- Reminder: New Policy Regarding Vacation Applications Effective immediately, original payroll vouchers must be submitted to verify employment—in addition to any Coast Guard discharges— for all vacation applications. These original documents will be returned to the applicant along with the vacation check. Failure to submit original pay vouchers could delay the processing of vacation benefits. Sid Smith Dies at 77 Buffalo Native Owned Erie Sand & Gravel Sidney E. “Sid” Smith Jr., retired owner and president of SIU-contracted Erie Sand & Gravel, passed away April 22 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo after a long illness. He was 77. “Through business practice and personal reputation, Sid was always known as a solid individual with deep concerns for the preservation of the maritime industry on the Great Lakes,” noted SIU Vice President Great Lakes Thomas Orzechowski. Smith’s son, Sandy Smith, remembered his father as “a great friend of (SIU President) Mike Sacco, (retired SIU VP Great Lakes) Byron Kelley and the union. My father always felt that more involvement and understanding by management of the day-to-day life of sailors would produce a better ship for the sailor and the owner.” As a teenager, Sid Smith worked part-time moving the storage grain ships outside Buffalo harbor during the winter, after the elevators’ inventories were depleted, Sandy noted. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, throughout the Pacific theater, and subsequently sailed aboard July 2003 Sid Smith sailed aboard Lakes vessels and later owned SIUcontracted Erie Sand & Gravel. Great Lakes ships as a watchman, wheelsman and mate. A native of Buffalo, Smith was a member of the Propeller Club in his home city. The chapter once recognized him as its man of the year. He also was appointed to the Great Lakes Commission and held a master’s license (unlimited tonnage) for merchant ships. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Peg” Smith, in 1993. Memorials may be made to the Erie Humane Society, 418 W. 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508; St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1070 W. Dutch Road, Fairview, PA 16415; or the charity of the donor’s choice. sional activities and, in general, to facilitate international commerce. The Convention sets out the basic parameters and allows the details in its annexes, like the precise form of the identity document, to be easily adapted subsequently to keep up with technological developments.” A key feature of the new ID will be a “biometric template” based on a fingerprint. A resolution accompanying the pact requests the ILO director-general to take urgent measures for the development of “a global interoperable standard for the biometric, particularly in cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).” It also makes provision for the facilitation of shore leave and transit and transfer of seafarers, including the exemption from holding a visa for seafarers taking shore leave. The ILO further noted, “To avoid the risk of an ID being issued to the wrong person, the Convention also requires ratifying member states to maintain a IMO Examines Safety, Security, Verification The Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 77th session May 28 to June 6 in London. Among other actions, the committee formulated three working groups to discuss maritime security, bulk carrier safety and IMO “model audit schemes.” Bill Eglinton, director of training at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., attended the meeting as a member of the United States delegation. He participated in the maritime security working group, which considered a number of issues relating to the unhindered implementation of the security measures adopted by the 2002 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) treaty. The measures —which will affect all U.S. ports as well as vessels—are scheduled to go into full force July 1, 2004. According to Eglinton, the new international requirements will consist of several amendments to the SOLAS Convention and a new International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The domestic adaptation of these new regulations will be contained in the interim final rule of the Maritime Transportation Security Act, Eglinton pointed out. He added that the International Labor Organization (ILO) currently is studying mariner identification documents and that the Transportation Security Administration hopes to produce a transportation worker proper database available for international consultation by authorized officials and to have and observe adequate procedures for the issuance of IDs. Those procedures, which cover not only the security aspects but also the necessary safeguards for individual rights, including data protection, will be subject to transparent procedures for international oversight.” The text of the full convention can be viewed at: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/r elm/ilc/ilc91/records.htm. Look under provisional record 20 for the Committee report and under 20A for the text of the final agreement. identification card (TWIC) in the near future. In the meantime, Eglinton noted that all U.S.-flag vessels must have the following requirements/capabilities in place by July 1, 2004: Ship security assessments Ship security plans Installation of automatic identification systems (AIS) and ship security alert systems aboard all SOLAS vessels Permanent marking of ship identification number on external surfaces of all SOLAS vessels Vessel recordkeeping (continuous synopsis records) Company security officer Ship security officer Security training, drills and exercises aboard all vessels International ship security certificate Concerning guidelines for U.S. ports, Eglinton said their requirements would virtually mirror those of shipping companies. Rep. Saxton: U.S. Mariners Are ‘A National Treasure’ U.S. Rep. Jim Saxton (R-N.J.) recently commended the work of U.S. mariners who have sailed in Operations Enduring/Iraqi Freedom, describing them as “a national treasure.” In remarks June 4 in the House, Saxton said that on the heels of passing a Congressional resolution recognizing the armed forces, “I also want to recognize a particular group of truly unsung yet most deserving heroes—our U.S. Merchant Mariners. “Once again, our country has turned to its mariners to take the fight to the enemy, to project our force half a world away, to secure the precious freedom that now spreads to an Iraqi people free to choose their own destiny, to raise their families as they choose, and to renew the glories of one of the world’s greatest civilizations,” Saxton stated. “Our liberating force was decisive and it moved on the brawn, ingenuity, and dedication of our merchant marine. Not in 12 years have we moved such a force by sea, and we have done it better, against greater challenge than ever before.” Saxton serves on the House Armed Services Committee, which recently passed legislation that includes a reauthorized Maritime Security Program. More of his remarks from June 4 about the U.S. Merchant Marine follow: “We recently saw a line of ships spread from our East Coast U.S. Rep. Jim Saxton (R-N.J.) through the Straights of Gibraltar, through the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, and into the Gulf of Oman—a ‘steel bridge’ of resolve. A bridge as strong as those mariners who crew our enormous ships and who go on in harm’s way to deliver our force anyplace, anytime they are called. “Since the beginning of the war on terrorism, over 6,800 U.S. Merchant Mariners and civil servant mariners have served and provided support to our global military operations. Currently serving on 211 vessels, our U.S. mariners face many of the same hazards confronting our uniformed military as they regularly transit and operate within potential targeted areas of chemical and biological weapons, waterborne mines, and terrorist activi- ties. Truly, our country’s merchant mariners have answered the call selflessly and brilliantly. “Our mariners activated and crewed 40 vessels of our Ready Reserve Force, essential to the early movement of ammunition, tanks, aircraft, and military vehicles. These U.S. mariners crewed our vital prepositioned ships and our fast response surge sealift vessels, providing time-critical war fighting equipment and supplies to the battlefield. Over 4,000 civil servant mariners manned and supported the continuous worldwide operations of our ships supporting U.S. naval and coalition forces at sea. Around the clock, every day, across the globe, our mariners make it happen. “At this crucial time in history, our U.S. mariners stepped forward with skill, bravery, and an unrivaled legacy of service. They made all the difference. Our nation continues to rely on these warriors, and their impact is profound. Long after the fighting stops, our mariners will still be on the watch, returning the troops, sustaining the force, and providing for the needy as we renew a proud but shattered land. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of our Congress and a grateful nation, it is my humble honor to say thank you to all our U.S. Merchant Mariners. We wish them Godspeed and a safe return. They are indeed a national treasure— long may they serve.” Seafarers LOG 5 �18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/23/2003 11:39 AM Page 6 SEAFARERS HELP IN WAR EFFORT aboard the cape Edmont The SIU-crewed Cape Edmont departed Jan. 25 from its berth in Charleston, S.C. for Kuwait and other ports in the Middle East, stopping along the way at ports in Crete, Turkey, Spain and Germany, before returning to Charleston on May 21. As part of the Military Sealift command’s Ready Reserve Force (RRF) fleet, the Cape Edmont is a roll-on/rolloff (RO/RO)vessel specifically designed to carry wheeled and tracked vehicles as all or most of its cargo. Vehicles are driven on and off the ship via ramps which must be angled at no greater than 15 degrees. The ship is 652 feet long, 94 feet wide and can travel at a speed of 15.7 knots. Left: In the port of Charleston, S.C., the empty deck of the Cape Edmont will soon be filled with military equipment. Above: Everything has been carefully checked and inspected aboard ship, including the port life boat. ABs Jim Wilby (left), Fred Hayston (center) and Ray Oglesby are three of the many unlicensed crew members aboard the Cape Edmont who returned to Charleston from the four-month trip to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and were awarded Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals and certificates for their service. Military vehicles wait at the Charleston dock for loading onto the RRF ship. Military vehicles of all kinds are secured on deck. There are many interesting sights to take in while transiting the Suez Canal. This particular one happened to be a U.S. submarine. Below: It was comforting to know the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) was present aboard ship, especially while entering hostile territories. Seas are heavy in the Mediterranean as the Cape Edmont sails toward the Middle East with a full load of equipment. 6 Seafarers LOG The Cape Edmont is tied up at a Kuwaiti pier next to the Cape Knox, another RO/RO vessel in the RRF fleet. July 2003 �18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/23/2003 11:40 AM Page 7 SEAFARERS HELP IN WAR EFFORT aboard the USNS ANTARES The SIU-crewed fast sealift ship USNS Antares needed some tweaking along the way, but overall the 31-year-old vessel had a smooth voyage while delivering materiel to Kuwait for U.S. forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. “It was fantastic—the best ship I’ve sailed on, without a doubt,” said OS Dave Frank, who joined the SIU five years ago. “It was just high morale all the way around. Then, when the Marines came aboard, those guys Between the dozen Marines aboard the Antares and the alert crew, security was a strong point throughout the voyage. Pictured, with military counterparts, are (above) OS Dave Frank, (above, right) Chief Steward Carlos Diaz and (below) OS John Murray. The Antares is a roll-on/rolloff ship equipped with onboard cranes. The vessel is 946 feet long. Below: The Marine Corps mechanized unit that boarded the fast sealift ship “made things even better,” said OS Frank. “Those guys were awesome.” made things even better.” Frank, who is upgrading to AB, said the crew endured only one scary moment in Kuwait, following an unofficial report of an Iraqi missile attack. “Everybody stuck close to the gas masks, but it turned out [the missile] wasn’t anywhere near us,” he recalled. Operated by AMSEA, the Antares was deployed for three months. It sailed from San Diego to Singapore, where it underwent minor repairs, and then proceeded to Kuwait. On the return trip, the Antares docked in Malta for additional light repairs. “With the older ships, you have to sometimes expect that they’ll need a little extra maintenance,” observed Frank, who provided the photos on this page. “We carried a lot of different materiel,” added Frank. “Tanks, humvees, bridge layers, all kinds of big trucks…. Some were enclosed armored tracked vehicles, some were trucks with the canvas covers on the back. Plus we carried equipment that was like a backhoe and front-end loader in one.” The Antares also was deployed a dozen years ago for Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The vessel stopped in Singapore (above) for minor repairs en route to Kuwait, then underwent more light maintenance in Malta (below) before returning to the U.S. Another ship in the fast sealift fleet, the USNS Pollux, is pictured near the Antares as both vessels head to Kuwait. Fast sealift ships are specially suited to transport heavy or bulky unit equipment such as tanks, large wheeled vehicles and helicopters. July 2003 Seafarers LOG 7 �18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/23/2003 11:46 AM Page 8 seafarers help in war effort aboard the cape washington The Cape Washington delivers its cargo in Kuwait earlier this year. The Cape Washington, part of the Ready Reserve Force, spent some unscheduled time near Turkey during the combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Eventually, the ship diverted to Kuwait, where it discharged tanks and other materiel for coalition forces. “We had an experienced crew, and everybody understood we had a mission to accomplish,” noted Electrician Randy Clark, who provided the photos for this page. “We didn’t have a single argument.” During their 95-day deployment, Cape Washington crew members sometimes wore helmets and flak vests, in response to nearby missile attacks (in Kuwait) and reports of possible sniper attacks (in the Suez Canal). They also unfailingly followed orders to restrict communications and periodically put the ship in a blackout for the sake of operational security. Still, Clark said the most remarkable part of the journey was seeing the military staging area in Kuwait. “I couldn’t believe the amount of cargo we moved,” said the longtime Seafarer. “I drove through an area for an hour-and-a-half, and the entire time there were (military) vehicles as far as the eye could see.” Electrician Randy Clark, pictured aboard the Cape Washington in the Suez Canal, says crew members “were committed to their role as part of the nation’s Fourth Arm of Defense.” Bosun Rick James (right) and a member of the military security force are pictured on the deck of the RRF ship. ABs Richard Owusu (left) and Henry Gable man the anchor watch aboard the Cape Washington. Right: The ship received warnings of possible sniper attacks in the Suez Canal. Entry points are visible in the water (nearly horizontal line in center of photo) as the security force conducts target practice. The massive staging area reflects some of the estimated 21 million square feet of cargo delivered by the U.S. Merchant Marine. 8 Seafarers LOG July 2003 �18230_p1,3,5,9,10,14,21.qxd 6/24/2003 6:31 PM Page 9 Alaska Tanker Company Earns More Safety Awards 1st of 4 New Builds Progressing Nicely Whether looking back or ahead, it seems that lately it’s all good news for SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Company (ATC). Seven Seafarers-crewed ATC ships recently received vessel safety awards at an annual industry gathering in New Orleans. Additionally, construction of the Alaskan Frontier—the first of four new double-hull tankers being built for ATC in San Diego—is progressing quite well, while a “first cut” ceremony recently took place for the second new build, noted Captain John Ripperger, the company’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “The recognition for the crews is well-deserved, but the real reward of course is their safety and the protection of the environment,” Ripperger stated. “Our commitment to safe operations is stronger than ever.” At the Jones F. Devlin and Ship Safety Achievement Awards ceremony May 29, the following ATC The Denali is one of seven SIU-crewed ATC ships recently recognized for its consistently safe operations. vessels were recognized for operating for at least the last two years without a lost-time accident: Overseas Chicago, Overseas New York, Tonsina, Prince William Sound, Overseas Boston, Kenai and Denali. In fact, the entire ATC fleet for the past several years has reduced what the company calls “recordable injury frequency” to zero or almost nothing. That includes no lost-time injuries last year through the first half of this year. Additionally, ATC ships carried 157 million barrels of crude oil in 2002—and spilled a total of less than one quart. Not a single drop has been spilled in 2003. Others have noticed the safe, smooth operations. A year ago, ATC received formal congratulations from the Alaska state legislature for its outstanding safety and environmental record. Those accolades were followed by ATC earning the State of Washington Department of Ecology’s prestigious Exceptional Compliance Program (ECOPRO) Award for excellence in marine safety and environmental stewardship. Further, ATC is the first U.S.-flag seagoing company to achieve the ISO 14001 certification. Overall, ATC’s efforts have helped achieve continuous improvements in its health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance rating, an important grading system for operators in the Alaskan North Slope trade route. That bodes well for a future that is scheduled to include the four new Alaska-class tankers. The ships have staggered deliver dates (starting early next year and ending in 2006) and will help offset the government-ordered scrapping dates for some of ATC’s current fleet. Each of the new tankers will be 941 feet long, with a capacity for 1.3 million barrels and a design life of 35-50 years. In addition to ATC, the following SIU-contracted companies were honored at the Devlin Awards ceremony: Crescent Towing, Interocean Ugland Management, Horizon Lines, Keystone, Moran Towing, Ocean Ships, and Seabulk International. In the five photos above and below, the Alaskan Frontier takes shape. The double-hull vessel is scheduled for delivery early next year. Notice to Seafarers: STCW Certification Editor’s note: The following notice was posted to the union’s web site (www.seafarers.org) on June 6. An earlier, related notice was posted on May 30. In response to the recent discovery of the existence of questionable or invalid STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) certificates possessed by what appears to be a relatively small number of SIU members, a more secure certificate verification program has been jointly adopted by the union and the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. It applies to both STCW certificates as well as documentation for STCW Basic Safety Training (BST). The new system is not burdensome on the Seafarer. However, the union and the Paul Hall Center believe the new process, properly followed, promises to be secure, accurate and verifiable. For the most part, the only Seafarers impacted by the updated structure are (a) mariners with prior SIU seatime (or NMU seatime) who do not have an STCW certificate on file with the Paul Hall Center and who have a BST certificate issued from a school other than the Paul Hall Center; and (b) mariners with no prior SIU or NMU seatime. Details are available at all SIU halls. If members are concerned that they may be in possession of invalid BST certification, those members may take advantage of a grace or amnesty period—beginning immediately and lasting through September 2003—during which the bad certificates may be submitted at the halls or the Paul Hall Center. Members then may enroll for BST training at the Paul Hall Center (or at any other Coast Guard certified school). However, once the grace period ends (Sept. 30, 2003), any members found in possession of fraudulent certificates will have SAB charges brought against them. Further, the amnesty is only for SAB action and doesn’t preclude action by other (outside) organizations. As most recently demonstrated by our quick response to this situation, both the SIU and the Paul Hall Center remain committed to helping ensure the correct documentation of Seafarers. On the whole, our training and certification database already is considered one of the most accurate private maritime records in the nation. We intend to make it even more precise. Penn Maritime Crews Approve Contract Seafarers employed by Penn Maritime Inc. recently approved a new five-year contract that includes numerous gains. The agreement covers approximately 120 Seafarers and calls for wage increases in each year of the contract. It also moves Penn boatmen into the union’s top medical plan; increases their pension benefits; and improves working conditions. Joining SIU VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi and SIU Rep Jack Sheehan on the union’s bargaining committee were (from left) Deckhand Warren Wirth, Tankerman Teddy Crockett and Mate Jeff Rydza. Penn Maritime owns and operates 13 tugboats and 21 barges. July 2003 Seafarers LOG 9 �18230_p1,3,5,9,10,14,21.qxd 6/24/2003 6:38 PM Page 10 Pedal Power AB Sands Enjoys Challenges, Benefits of Cycling AB Carl Sands is pictured at an elevation of roughly 3,300 feet near Genoa, Italy. Uphill climbs, whether literal or metaphorical, usually are unwelcome. But for AB Carl Sands, an avid cyclist, the base of the mountain is where the fun starts. “I really like the climbing,” says Sands, who joined the union 26 years ago in Houston. “A lot of it is mental. If you have it in your mind that it’s too tough to make it up that hill, you won’t make it.” The Seafarer has no such uncertainty. He has pedaled uphill for “15 miles in one shot” and has climbed for long stretches without a break. “You definitely get your exercise,” says Sands, 55, who lives in Guatemala. “It seems to be a very healthy sport for me—very relaxing.” He stumbled onto the sport a few years ago, while working aboard Crowley’s Prudhoe Bay. “I took it up in my old age. They happened to have cycles on board, and anyone could use them. It was early fall, the weather was beautiful….” Since then—schedule permitting— his trips ashore often have involved cycling to areas near the ports. On those journeys, Sands normally carries two spare tires, wrenches and water. Ironically, Sands finds the rigors of uphill cycling preferable to the typically more congested trips through port towns. “The toughest trips are local,” he notes. During some time off from the SeaLand Atlantic, Sands stands with the city of Palmi, Italy visible to his right. Left: Boats in Malta provide the backdrop during a recent trip ashore. Right: On this trip, Sands approaches the 13th-century castle in the town of Castellar, Spain. MarAd Ceremony Held Aboard Wright Continued from page 2 Freedom “was the most successful sealift in U.S. history, in terms of speed and cooperation—especially with our (contracted) labor unions.” Bishop said the Wright’s performance “demonstrates of the RRF program as a national asset.” Marine Corps Colonel Chris Joyce said the mariners “did a magnificent job. The Wright is one of two ships that enable Marine aviation to deploy. Without you, the success of our air campaign wouldn’t have been nearly as great.” Brewer highlighted the overall sealift effort of the U.S. fleet during the war. He noted that the merchant marine moved more than 20 million square feet of vital cargo—enough to fill more than 350 football fields. Jackson stated, “This was a partnership. When the president began to contemplate the task of sending people into harm’s way, he knew we’d win or lose by virtue of our ability to move (cargo). And there was no more superb team than the one General John Handy brought to the table.” ‘Union Plus’ Offers Consumer Benefits Union Plus gives Seafarers and their families access to a number of cost-saving benefits programs. Union Plus (formerly Union Privilege) is a non-profit entity created in 1986 by the AFL-CIO to provide union members and their families with valuable consumer benefits. Basically, the organization secures good rates for union members who are enrolled in the various programs, based on the potential collective purchasing power of all members of participating unions. In short, it’s a case of strength in numbers. The following is a list of Union Plus programs in which the SIU participates. For more information about a particular program, call the appropriate Union Plus telephone number or visit www.unionplus.org Credit Card SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (right) chats with Seafarers before the ceremony. Apply online at www.unionpluscard.com or call 1-800-5224000. Secured Credit Card Call 1-800-622-2580. Mortgage and Real Estate Call 1-800-848-6466. Life Insurance Call 1-800-899-2782. Health Savings Call 1-800-228-3523 for more details. Auto Insurance Program For comparison quotes, go to www.unionplus.org or call 1-800294-9496 to apply. ABs Larry Justin (left) and Phil Yaros help bring aboard some of the gear for the observance. 10 Seafarers LOG General Handy greets OS Seth Rockwell during the June 16 ceremony aboard the Wright in Baltimore. National Labor College Scholarship For more details, call 1-301431-5404. Loan Program Apply online at www.unionplusloan.com or call 1-888-2352759. Accidental Death Insurance Call 1-800-899-2782 or enroll online at www.unionplus.org. Family Savers Hotel Royal Plaza Call 1-800-248-7890. Car Rentals To find out more, visit www.unionplus.org; call Avis at 1800-6985685, ID# B723700 or Budget at 1-800-455-2848, ID# V816100. Union-Made Checks Call 1-888-864-6625. Flower Service Visit www.unionplus.org or call 1-888-667-7779 to place an order. North American Van Lines Call 1-800-524-5533. Your Credit Score For $11, you can get your credit score, credit report, and suggestions for improving your score. Visit www.unionplus.org. Education Services Vacation Tours Visit www.unionplus.org or call 1-877-881-1022. Call 1-800-590-1104 for more information. July 2003 �A 18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/23/2003 11:47 AM Page 11 i h t w t k h r e o S W IU t Many SIU members were involved in crewing the ships that provided vital military equipment to the troops in the Middle East. Many more continued sailing aboard other SIU-crewed merchant ships, attending meetings in their respective ports or at sea, or working on shore. Bosun Wilfredo Rice (kneeling center) returns from Operation Enduring Freedom aboard the USNS Pollux with members of the Puerto Rican National Guard. Below: Darryl White sailed to Kuwait as a QMED aboard the Motivator. At right, a Persian Gulf pilot climbs the ship’s ladder to guide the USSM vessel through the harbor. Members of the crane department at Horizon Lines in San Juan try to adjust the crane spreader. From the left are CME Carlos Parrilla, ILA welder José Fonseca, CME Ray Prim, MEBA Engineer Robert Tower and MEBA Senior Engineer Tom Chiacchia. From Billy Bushey, chairman aboard the USNS Flint, come these shots taken at a recent shipboard meeting (top photo). Bushey says it was the most heavily attended union meeting he has ever seen on an MSC vessel. Five new members were signed up at the meeting as well (bottom photo). The newest Government Services Division members are (from left) AB James Idoni, SU Annaliza Hughes, AB Sam Kuelver, Ref. Eng. George De Leon and OS Victor Omagap. It’s coffee time aboard the Liberty Sun. From the left are Bosun Joseph “Smoky” Moore, GUDE Joe Dunham, AB Spencer Lyle and AB John Grayson. Participating in a fire and boat drill as well as safety training aboard the Liberty Sun are (clockwise from top right) GUDE Louis Simmons, QMED Anwar Muthala, and Bosun Joseph “Smoky” Moore and Chief Steward Ron Davis. OS A. Sarpong (kneeling left) and AB M. Smith (kneeling right) took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom sailing aboard the Buffalo Soldier. Here they pose on deck in Kuwait with members of the 2nd Battalion of the 6th Marine Division, who went along for the ride. July 2003 Seafarers LOG 11 �18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/23/2003 11:48 AM Page 12 NATIONAL MARIT Merchant Marine’s Wartime Efforts Past and Present Garner Strong Praise With U.S. troops serving overseas in the next phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom, this year’s National Maritime Day ceremonies in Washington, D.C. seemingly carried extra significance. Throughout the stirring events hosted by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) and the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), respectively, some of the nation’s most respected officials offered compelling words of praise for U.S. crews past and present. U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta served as keynote speakers at the MarAd ceremony, while General Richard B. Myers, USAF, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered the main address at MSC’s observance. Additionally, President Bush issued a National Maritime Day proclamation in which he cited the merchant marine’s contributions to U.S. national and economic security. The SIU as usual brought a large group to each event—and delivered a rousing cheer for one of their own, AB Karen Domerego, who received the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal from Mineta. Domerego was honored by MarAd at the Navy Memorial along with other mariners who sailed during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The mariners were symbolic of all U.S. crews who served. “I’m very proud to be a part of the whole thing—proud to stand up for everybody who worked,” said Domerego, who sailed aboard the Cape John for four months. The vessel delivered bombs and other ammunition for coalition forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. MarAd also honored five shippers and freight forwarders for supporting the U.S. Merchant Marine. World War II-era shipyard workers and crews also were remembered. Mineta detailed the history of the U.S. fleet and noted the reliability of American crews. “Merchant mariners have long been the quiet heroes in our armed conflicts,” he stated. “Each time our nation’s military deployed to protect U.S. interests, the lives of America’s men and women were placed at risk. And in each one of those deployments, their logistical lifelines—merchant mariners —were right alongside, or close behind, with the tools to get the job done and return home safely.” Commenting on the merchant marine’s role in Operation Iraqi Freedom—a war in which more than 2,000 SIU members helped deliver materiel for U.S. troops—Mineta observed, “U.S.-flag ships transported a myriad of critical cargo including Apache helicopters, multiple launch rocket systems, a multitude of wheeled vehicles including HUMVEES and fuel tankers, bulldozers and other combat engineer equipment; and ammunition to our forces. The role of the U.S. Merchant Marine once again proved crucial to victory in 2003.” Chao reminded that audience that “merchant mariners have served in all of America’s wars.” She called particular attention to World War II, when U.S. mariners suffered a per capita casualty rate second only to the Marine Corps. “The numbers speak for themselves: 733 U.S. cargo ships lost to enemy action; more than 6,000 American seafarers killed; and nearly 600 captured as prisoners of war,” Chao said. “But through it all, the U.S. Merchant Marine persevered. They were the crucial lifeline that kept our allies free by delivering crucial supplies and munitions U.S. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION Deputy Maritime Administrator John Jamian credits U.S. mariners with delivering the goods in Operation Iraqi Freedom. ABOVE: Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III (left), commander of MSC, and SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez listen to remarks honoring World War II-era shipyard workers. LEFT: AB Karen Domerego receives the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta (right) and a certificate from U.S. Maritime Administrator Captain William Schubert (left). Domerego and other mariners honored at the ceremony were symbolic of all U.S. crews who served. Seafarers LOG National M By the President of th A PROC Audience members at the Navy Memorial watch a MarAd-produced videotape highlighting the work of RRF crews. 12 during the darkest days of the war. “Today, that proud tradition is still with us,” she added. “A strong U.S.-flag fleet was essential to support Operation Iraqi Freedom…. These steadfast mariners are still at work, transporting food and machinery to feed the Iraqi people and rebuild their country.” She concluded that America benefits from maintaining a strong U.S. fleet. “We don’t know where the next frontline will be in the war against terrorism. But we do know that most of the supplies for our troops will probably move by sea. Once more, our armed forces will rely upon the U.S.-flag Merchant Marine to stand behind them while they stand up for us.” During MSC’s ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III, USN, commander of MSC, commended the efforts of merchant mariners throughout history. “We at MSC are proud of our civilian mariners, so it is fitting that today is set aside to acknowledge the great debt of gratitude we owe to the dedicated men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine,” he said before introducing General Myers. Myers enthusiastically complimented the civilian crews, and also mentioned that his uncle sailed as a merchant mariner during World War II. “What you have done for our country in Operation Iraqi Freedom is absolutely unparalleled,” Myers told the mariners in attendance. “You’re some of the nation’s often unsung heroes, but you are heroes.” He noted that U.S. mariners “throughout history have been important to our military and economic strength.” The general also offered these words to the students from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education who attended the ceremony: “Thank you in advance for what you’re going to do for your nation.” Today, as in the past, America depends on our perity, and advance the universal hope of freedom. mariners and also recognize their important contrib For generations, merchant marines and comme recently, more than 5,000 merchant mariners suppo ing aboard 157 ships moving essential supplies to war on terror, their mission continues to be dangero peace. We also remember the vital role the Merchant M mariners lost their lives during World War II, and m United States declared war, merchant mariners we plies. President Franklin Roosevelt, the first Preside of their role during wartime: “They have delivered t and across every ocean in the biggest, the most dif are grateful for the contributions and sacrifices of A Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and around the w In addition to their efforts to support our troops, produce around the United States and throughout t country, and strengthens our economy. By operatin our homeland. In recognition of the importance of the U.S. Mer May 20, 1933, as amended, has designated May 2 and requested that the President issue an annual p NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, Pr 22, 2003, as National Maritime Day. I call upon the display the flag of the United States at their homes under the American flag dress ship on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set m thousand three, and of the Independence of the Un July 2003 �18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/23/2003 11:49 AM Page 13 ITIME DAY 2003 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT MARAD & MSC CEREMONIES h s i l o - “The role of the U.S. “Like the military veterans we honor on Merchant Marine once Memorial Day, the story of our mer- again proved critical to chant mariners and their contributions victory in 2003. to our nation is one of heroism and sac- m t e t d t y President Bush, Vice rifice. Their tradition is as old as our President Cheney and country.” the American people —U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao are indebted to every merchant mariner.” e l f t C e t l —U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta “Merchant mariners have risked their lives for democracy and for our country. The unsung heroes of the merchant marine are not just a part of history. They’re a vital part of our joint force today.” —General Richard B. Myers, USAF, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND e s g r s e e e t y o r o n r Acknowledged by General Myers, students from the Paul Hall Center observe MSC’s event at the Washington Navy Yard. l Maritime Day 2003 of the United States of America CLAMATION n our maritime services to help ensure our security, promote our prosedom. We honor the service and proud history of our merchant ontributions in strengthening our economy. ommercial sailors have assisted in the defense of our Nation. Most supported Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom by serves to our troops. As they continue to support our troops in the ongoing angerous and difficult, and remains vital to our efforts to defend the hant Marine has played in past conflicts. More than 6,000 merchant and more than 700 U.S. merchant ships were lost. Even before the rs were making perilous runs to Europe with desperately needed supresident to issue a proclamation honoring merchant mariners, wrote ered the goods when and where needed in every theater of operations ost difficult and dangerous transportation job ever undertaken.” We s of America’s merchant mariners before and after World War II, in the world today. oops, merchant marines play a vital role in moving the goods that we hout the world. Their work provides jobs and economic benefits to our erating as the eyes and ears of America at sea, they also help protect S. Merchant Marine, the Congress, by joint resolution approved on May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day,” and has authorized nual proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. H, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May n the people of the United States to celebrate this observance and to omes and in their communities. I also request that all ships sailing y. set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two he United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh. GEORGE W. BUSH July 2003 Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III, commander of MSC, expresses pride in the jobs done by U.S. crews during the war. RIGHT: One of the final moments during MSC’s annual Maritime Day observance is a wreath-tossing ceremony, neatly handled this year by General Myers and Admiral Brewer. Seafarers LOG 13 �18230_p1,3,5,9,10,14,21.qxd 6/24/2003 6:44 PM Page 14 New California Monument Honors Mariners from WWII A monument paying tribute to the contributions of American Merchant Mariners to our nation since 1775 has been unveiled. The new memorial was dedicated May 22—National Maritime Day—during ceremonies at the Marin County Veteran Memorial site in San Rafael, Calif. Rear Adm. Thomas J. Patterson, U.S. Maritime Service, (retired), served as the event’s keynote speaker. SIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone attended the dedication on behalf of the union. The Jeremiah O’Brien Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans sponsored the dedication program. Chapter members took part in the ceremonies, as did a host of other dignitaries including staff associates from the offices of Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and California Governor Gray Davis. Situated on the Avenue of the Flags at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael, the new six-footplus engraved granite monument memorializes the 8,380 merchant seamen who were killed during World War II or who perished from war-related causes. It is embossed with the merchant marine insignia and contains a Remembering Merchant Marine Heroes likeness of the Liberty ship Jeremiah O’Brien in bronze. One of two surviving Liberty ships preserved in the United States, the Jeremiah O’Brien is the last unaltered Liberty. The ship is a product of an emergency shipbuilding program of World War II that resulted in the construction of more than 2,700 Liberty ships. Designed as cheap and quickly built simple cargo steamers, the Liberty ships formed the backbone of a massive sealift of troops, arms, materiel and ordnance to every theater of the war. The Jeremiah O’Brien made wartime voyages between the East Coast, Canada and the United Kingdom, to South America, Australia, and the Philippines. From June until December 1944, the O’Brien made 11 trips between the United Kingdom and Normandy in support of the D-Day invasion, including a trip from Belfast, Ireland, to Normandy with troops from Patton’s Fifth Division. SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone, right, greets Rear Adm. Thomas J. Patterson, U.S. Maritime Service, (retired) in front of the new merchant marine memorial shortly after it was unveiled and dedicated in San Rafael, Calif. Deck Department Seafarer George Pino proudly displayed the U.S. Merchant Marine flag en route to the monument dedication ceremonies. Working on the Great Lakes SIU San Francisco Port Agent Vince Coss (top photo) presents a memorial wreath for the annual National Maritime Day ceremony (below) aboard the historic Liberty ship Jeremiah O’Brien. During the observance, speakers praised the U.S. Merchant Marine’s reliability and sacrifices throughout the nation’s history. The Southdown Challenger is a familiar sight on the Great Lakes Oilers John Cull (left) and Andy Egressey prepare to pull the head on cylinder #2 of the main engine on the Southdown Challenger. IMPORTANT NOTICE SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN COBRA NOTICE Right: DEU Dave Mathes cleans the cylinder on the Southdown Challenger’s main engine. HEALTH CARE CONTINUATION Under federal law, a participant and his or her dependents have the right to elect to continue their Plan coverage in the event that they lose their eligibility. This right is granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as “COBRA.” The COBRA law allows a participant and his or her dependents to temporarily extend their benefits at group rates in certain circumstances where coverage under the Plan would otherwise end. A participant and his or her dependents have a right to choose this continuation coverage if they lose their Plan coverage because the participant failed to meet the Plan’s seatime requirements. In addition, a participant and his or her dependents may have the right to choose continuation coverage if the participant becomes a pensioner ineligible for medical benefits. The participant’s dependents may also elect continuation coverage if they lose coverage under the Plan as the result of the participant’s (1) death; (2) divorce; or (3) Medicare eligibility. A child can also elect COBRA if as the result of his or her age, he or she is no longer a dependent under the Plan rules. If a member and his or her dependents feel that they may qualify, or if they would like more information concerning these rights, they should contact the Plan office at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Since there are important deadlines that apply to COBRA, please contact the Plan as soon as possible to receive a full explanation of the participant’s rights and his or her dependents’ rights. 14 Seafarers LOG Conveyorman Ron Bujnovski (left) and UA Kevin Koch install crosshead bearings in the main engine on the Southdown Challenger. Larry Curnow (left) is the bosun aboard the Joseph H. Frantz (above). The Frantz was formerly the Kinsman Independent. July 2003 �18230_p4,15_18,24.qxd 6/24/2003 1:28 AM Page 15 Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea MAY 16 — JUNE 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 3 1 9 28 30 16 25 33 15 4 3 5 25 1 26 23 248 2 3 3 12 10 36 6 18 18 18 2 7 6 9 7 27 17 201 4 1 1 2 19 13 4 11 13 8 1 2 1 4 3 16 15 118 0 4 1 10 21 23 13 13 21 14 6 2 3 8 1 25 13 178 1 12 0 4 14 22 10 5 10 9 0 5 2 8 4 12 12 130 1 3 1 9 9 21 2 9 8 15 4 3 3 6 0 15 6 115 1 0 0 1 3 3 1 4 3 3 1 0 0 1 3 10 3 37 1 7 0 4 8 14 6 2 9 3 1 2 4 9 2 11 3 86 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 4 0 5 9 19 8 9 8 13 2 8 2 7 5 25 8 132 2 2 2 1 9 8 2 10 4 4 2 2 2 1 0 6 4 61 0 0 0 3 18 26 6 10 5 6 2 0 4 6 1 26 8 121 2 10 3 10 43 54 27 35 49 23 5 3 13 41 0 37 41 396 5 2 8 12 15 50 12 30 26 24 3 3 11 15 4 23 21 264 4 1 0 2 32 17 5 21 41 14 1 3 3 4 3 36 23 210 0 9 1 7 22 31 12 12 16 15 3 7 4 15 3 15 17 189 2 3 1 9 14 34 9 18 11 22 6 1 5 9 1 28 11 184 2 0 0 3 11 7 2 9 13 7 3 0 0 1 4 14 8 84 1 2 0 4 11 9 2 5 8 1 1 1 1 10 0 8 9 73 0 3 0 18 27 32 14 12 28 16 3 2 4 40 1 27 38 265 1 1 1 7 2 14 11 6 5 14 3 3 2 7 0 5 8 90 0 0 2 5 6 18 3 2 7 2 0 0 1 2 0 4 5 57 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 4 0 4 2 15 6 1 11 9 2 2 0 4 0 8 3 71 0 1 0 0 1 4 1 1 4 2 0 0 1 2 1 5 1 24 Algonac ..................Friday: August 8, September 12 Baltimore ................Thursday: August 7, September 11 Boston.....................Friday: August 8, September 12 Duluth .....................Wednesday: August 13, September 17 Guam ......................Thursday: August 21, September 25 Honolulu .................Friday: August 15, September 19 Houston ..................Monday: August 11, September 15 Jacksonville ............Thursday: August 7, September 11 Mobile ....................Wednesday: August 13, September 17 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: August 19, September 23 0 4 0 2 5 11 5 0 6 4 0 1 2 5 2 7 1 55 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: August 12, September 16 New York ...............Tuesday: August 5, September 9 Norfolk ...................Thursday: August 7, September 11 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: August 6, September 10 Port Everglades ......Thursday: August 14, September 18 San Francisco .........Thursday: August 14, September 18 San Juan..................Thursday: August 7, September 11 St. Louis .................Friday: August 15, September 19 Tacoma ...................Friday: August 22, September 26 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 10 14 20 8 7 16 12 2 0 3 25 1 20 25 166 0 1 1 4 0 9 4 4 5 9 2 2 1 3 0 4 2 51 0 0 1 2 1 11 3 1 3 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 28 0 3 0 9 11 15 2 6 16 5 0 2 0 19 0 16 15 119 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 1 0 4 1 3 2 1 6 0 1 0 1 2 0 10 1 34 0 4 3 12 19 15 8 7 21 9 1 19 3 12 1 20 11 165 0 7 2 10 18 18 5 4 25 6 1 25 1 7 0 22 11 162 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 1 0 7 1 21 0 3 0 7 13 2 6 5 18 8 0 11 0 12 0 19 8 112 1 8 1 1 1 11 0 2 5 6 1 23 1 4 0 8 4 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 9 4 7 2 2 10 0 1 0 2 9 0 8 3 59 1 5 5 24 27 28 10 13 56 20 2 9 5 25 1 30 13 274 2 1 3 21 34 32` 10 13 50 15 4 35 3 15 0 41 25 304 Totals All Departments 578 532 345 404 357 172 249 909 812 655 Port 0 2 1 2 1 6 1 6 4 4 0 3 1 2 1 2 6 42 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 1 1 13 ENTRY DEPARTMENT *“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. July 2003 Piney Point .............Monday: August 4, September 8 DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs August & September 2003 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Wilmington ...............Tuesday: August 19* ................................Monday, September 22 ................................*change created by Paul Hall’s birthday holiday ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Correction On page 2 of the June LOG, scholarship winner Janet L. Ostendarp was incorrectly identified. She is the wife of deep sea member Francis Ostendarp Jr. No Fish Tale Retired Seafarer Ian Allison, who sailed with the SIU during World War II, says that when it comes to fishing, “Some guys come back with stories. I like to come back with pictures.” This photo shows Allison with a 10-foot-4, 275pound blue marlin that he recently caught 15 miles off the coast of Mexico. It took 30 minutes to land the fish, noted Allison, who serves as president of the North Bay Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans. Seafarers LOG 15 �18230_p4,15_18,24.qxd 6/29/2003 2:07 PM Page 16 Seafarers International Union Directory NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report MAY 2003 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 5 12 7 14 5 19 4 66 2 0 1 3 0 9 2 17 0 5 1 1 0 0 1 8 4 9 2 4 1 15 2 37 3 1 1 1 0 0 2 8 0 3 2 4 0 0 0 9 Totals All Departments 6 2 2 4 2 6 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 5 2 12 4 17 0 11 1 47 5 7 6 11 4 27 33 93 10 10 5 10 0 40 14 89 0 51 9 23 0 0 6 89 3 1 2 1 0 2 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 1 9 0 11 2 29 1 5 6 16 5 42 21 96 3 4 0 9 0 48 7 71 0 24 5 18 0 0 6 53 2 3 4 4 0 3 0 16 1 6 2 12 2 60 7 90 2 1 1 6 0 32 4 46 0 15 3 10 0 6 2 36 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 4 1 2 1 14 0 24 0 1 1 1 0 4 0 7 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 6 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III 2 2 1 1 1 5 0 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 3 0 5 0 8 0 18 2 2 3 2 0 8 1 18 1 8 3 9 0 0 1 22 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 5 1 5 0 7 0 13 0 26 2 3 5 34 0 34 2 80 19 29 3 50 0 10 12 123 2 55 15 105 0 0 17 194 145 50 45 48 2 16 118 359 329 372 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the LOG by Dean R. Wooster of Palm Coast, Fla. It was taken aboard the SS Vantage Progress in February 1967 while on the Vietnam run. Pictured “left to right are Oiler Mack, Engineer Dave and F.W.T. Dean R. Wooster.” Wooster notes that one can tell the vessel is a West Coast C-2 because it has Foster Wheeler boilers whereas an East Coast C-2 has Babcox and Willcox boilers. Wooster, now 65, has just filed for his SIU pension (see write-up on next page). If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. July 2003 �18230_p4,15_18,24.qxd 6/24/2003 6:08 PM Page 17 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. DEEP SEA ELIZABETH A. COSS, 72, joined the SIU in 1996 in San Francisco. Born in Seneca, Ill., Sister Coss worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Dyn Marine Services of Virginia. Sister Coss shipped in the steward department and still lives in her native state. LUIS GONZALEZ, 66, launched his career with the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of New York. Brother Gonzalez first went to sea aboard the Warrior, a Sea-Land Service vessel. The steward department member upgraded his skills often at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Born in Puerto Rico, he last shipped on the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez. Brother Gonzalez is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. ARTHUR MACHADO, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in New Orleans. A veteran of the U.S. Army, the Louisiana-born mariner worked in the deck department and frequently upgraded his skills in Piney Point. Brother Machado last went to sea on the USNS Altair. He calls Belle Chase, La. home. SAID A. MAJID, 65, hails from Yemen. Brother Majid started his career with the SIU in 1990 in Honolulu. He first worked aboard American Hawaii Cruises’ Independence. A steward department member, Brother Majid upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 1996. His final voyage was aboard the Cpl Louis J. Hauge Jr. Brother Majid resides in Dearborn, Mich. EDWARD O’BRIEN, 76, joined the SIU in 1967. The New Yorkborn mariner initially went to sea aboard the Eagle Traveler. Brother O’Brien worked in the deck department and last shipped on the Sea-Land Explorer. He makes his home in Riverside, Calif. JESUS PILARE, 65, began his career with the Seafarers in 1991 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Pilare first sailed on the Overseas Alaska. Born in the Philippines, he worked in the engine depart- July 2003 ment. Brother Pilare attended the Seafarers training school on a number of occasions. The Daly City, Calif., resident last went to sea on the Sea-Land Independence. upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 2002. A resident of Bronx, N.Y. he last went to sea on the Seabulk Challenge. TOMMIE SANFORD, 64, was born in Alabama. Before joining the SIU in 1958, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Brother Sanford initially sailed for the Seafarers aboard the La Salle. A deck department member, he shipped as a bosun. Brother Sanford completed the bosun recertification course in 1975 at the Paul Hall Center. His final voyage was on the Overseas Ohio. Brother Sanford lives in Colmesneil, Texas. ABDUL YAZIDI, 65, was born in Arabia. Brother Yazidi joined the Seafarers in 1967 in San Francisco. A member of the deck department, Brother Yazidi enhanced his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 1979. He last went to sea on the Cpl Louis J. Hauge Jr. Brother Yazidi is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. LEON SCOTT, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in San Francisco. Brother Scott’s first ship was the Santa Mariana. The Louisiana-born mariner shipped in the steward department and enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1989. Brother Scott last worked on the President Roosevelt. Oakland, Calif. is his home. PAUL SU, 66, hails from China. Brother Su began his seafaring career in 1989 in the port of Honolulu. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises, including the Independence. The engine department member was a frequent upgrader at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Brother Su makes his home in Honolulu. RAY E. TODD, 67, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1961. Prior to joining the SIU, Brother Todd served in the U.S. Army. Born in Mississippi, he first went to sea aboard the Morning Light. Brother Todd sailed in the deck department as a bosun. He last sailed aboard the Ultramax. Brother Todd is a resident of Collins, Miss. DEAN WOOSTER, 64, began his SIU career in 1960 in New York. Before becoming a Seafarer, Brother Wooster served in the U.S. Navy. His first SIU ship was on the Oremar, an Ore Navigation vessel. A member of both the deck and engine departments, the Pennsylvania native last shipped on the Golden Monarch. Brother Wooster makes his home in Palm Coast, Fla. MOHSIN YAFAI, 61, launched his career with the Seafarers in 1967. His initial voyage was aboard the John C. The Arabian-born mariner worked in both the engine and steward departments. Brother Yafai INLAND ALFORD CROWDER, 62 began his career with the SIU in 1977 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Little Rock, Ark., he served in the U.S. Navy and first worked for the SIU aboard a McAllister Towing of Virginia vessel. A member of the deck department, Boatman Crowder shipped as a captain. He upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. He is a resident of Virginia Beach. VERNON ELBURN, 63, hails from Maryland. Boatman Elburn joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Baltimore. The deck department member shipped as a captain and enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1998. Boatman Elburn last sailed on an Interstate Oil Transport Co. vessel. He makes his home in Clayton, Del. RALPH D. GARDNER JR., 64, started his SIU career in 1967 in the port of Philadelphia. The Flint, Mich. native worked in the inland as well as deep sea divisions. Boatman Gardner’s first ship was the Battle Creek. The deck department member sailed as a captain and last worked on a vessel operated by Mariner Towing. Boatman Gardner is a resident of Wareham, Mass. DONNIE MARTIN, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1962. He first worked aboard a Dravo Basic Materials Co. vessel. Born in Florida, he shipped in the deck department, most recently on a Martin Marietta vessel. Boatman Martin now calls Mobile, Ala. home. JOSEPH SHUBERT, 62, was born in Gastonia, N.C. Prior to joining the Seafarers in 1968, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Boatman Shubert sailed in the deck department as a captain. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by National Marine Service. Boatman Shubert lives in Orlando, Fla. STERLING SPENCER, 55, joined the Seafarers in 1974. The Louisiana native shipped in the deck department, working primarily aboard vessels operated by Crescent Towing & Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG 1945 Loss of 1,554 United States-flag merchant ships of 6,277,077 deadweight tons from war causes and marine casualties largely due to war conditions was announced last week by Vice Admiral Emory S. Land, chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission and administrator of the War Shipping Administration. The losses occurred during the period from September 1, 1939 to May 8, 1945. The bulk of the tonnage was accounted for by the 570 ships lost from direct war causes. The balance of 984 was lost in marine casualties resulting from convoy operations, reduced aids to navigation, blackouts, etc…. The destruction of ships by the enemy has, of course, been accompanied by heavy loss of life. The latest merchant marine casualty list reports 5,579 merchant seamen dead and missing, and 487 prisoners of war—a total of 6,066 as of May 1. Salvage Co. Boatman Spencer lives in his native state in the city of Harvey. JOSEPH TUCKER, 68, hails from Alabama. Boatman Tucker worked in the inland as well as deep sea divisions during his career. He first sailed on the Alcoa Roamer. The deck department member shipped as a captain, most recently on a Crescent Towing vessel. Boatman Tucker is a resident of Chickasaw, Ala. Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, recently went on pension. WILLIE DAVIS SR., 70, launched his career with the NMU in 1962. Born in Houston, his initial ocean voyage was aboard the P.C. Spencer, a Sinclair Refining Co. vessel. Brother Davis worked in the steward department and last shipped on the Cape Victory. JUAN J. CANALES, 65, joined the NMU in 1968. Brother Canales first went to sea aboard the Gulf Jaguar. Born in Santurce, P.R., he worked in the steward department. HERMAN WILLIS, 70, started his NMU career in 1969. His first trip to sea was aboard a Lykes Brothers vessel. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Brother Willis worked in the deck department. His last ocean voyage was aboard the Lykes Discoverer. during the regular July membership meeting at headquarters, President Paul Hall told the members that facilities for the training and upgrading of seamen were being expanded. In addition to local training sites in New York and other outports, the SIU has recently purchased a 28-acre site at Piney Point, Md. to train young men for entrylevel jobs aboard American-flag ships. This will be in addition to upgrading training to enable working seamen to qualify for promotions after specialized training. This Month In SIU History 1967 In a report to the Atlantic and Gulf membership 1990 As the demand increased for vessels to supply the stepped-up military operations in the Persian Gulf, the Seafarers International Union instituted a manpower alert to assure that all manning assignments within the union’s responsibility would be met. In issuing the alert, SIU President Michael Sacco called on all union members to participate fully. He urged all Seafarers who currently are on the beach to immediately contact the nearest union hall or the SIU’s manpower center to register for employment. In addition, Sacco extended the same call to all physically fit pensioners, as well as to inactive SIU members. Seafarers LOG 17 �18230_p4,15_18,24.qxd 6/24/2003 6:16 PM Page 18 Final Departures DEEP SEA WALDO BANKS Pensioner Waldo Banks, 86, passed away Oct. 26, 2002. Brother Banks joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. A native of the West Indies, he worked in the inland as well as deep sea divisions. A deck department member, his last voyage was aboard a Michigan Tankers Inc. vessel. A former resident of Jacksonville, Fla., Brother Banks had been a pensioner since 1976. JUAN COLLAZO Pensioner Juan Collazo, 84, died Feb. 1. A native of Puerto Rico, he embarked on his profession with the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of New York. The steward department member lived in his native commonwealth and started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1967. JOSEPH CURRY Brother Joseph Curry, 78, passed away Feb. 7. Brother Curry started his SIU career in 1956 in Houston. Before becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Army. The Pennsylvania native first went to sea aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Curry worked in the deck department, last sailing on the Sea-Land Defender. Middlesex, N.J. was his home. PATRICK DURNIN worked in the steward department and lived in Sacramento, Calif. Her last voyage was aboard the Lurline, a Matson Navigation vessel. She began receiving her pension in 1985. MICKIE FREDERICK Pensioner Mickie Frederick, 70, passed away Jan 1. Sister Frederick launched her career with the Seafarers in 1987 in Honolulu. Born in Idaho, she shipped in the steward department. Sister Frederick worked primarily aboard vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises during her career, including the S.S. Independence and ms Patriot. She started receiving compensation for her retirement in 2001 and lived in Chandler, Ariz. CHARLES HENKING ORA HIGBY SHIGERU MURAMOTO ALBERT DYKES RALPH JAMES Pensioner Nathan Eldridge, 76, passed away Jan 13. Born in Florida, Brother Eldridge joined the Seafarers in 1944. He worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. A member of the deck department, Brother Eldridge called Mobile, Ala. home. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1971. BETTY EVERETT Pensioner Betty Everett, 78, died Jan 18. Sister Everette began her career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1966 in San Francisco. Born in Indiana, Sister Everett 18 Seafarers LOG Brother David Maze, 62, passed away Feb. 18. He joined the SIU in 1976 in Port Arthur, Texas. Brother Maze initially went to sea aboard the Eagle Voyage. The Abbyville, La. native worked in the deck department and last shipped on the USNS Stalwart. Brother Maze was a resident of Houston. DELL McNEELY Pensioner Ora Higby, 95, passed away Jan. 11. Brother Higby began his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Born in Ohio, the steward department member was a resident of Bodfish, Calif. He began collecting retirement stipends in 1973. NATHAN ELDRIDGE DAVID MAZE Pensioner Charles Henking, 66, passed away Jan. 16. He started his seafaring career with the MC&S in 1971 in San Francisco. Prior to joining the MC&S, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Henking first shipped on the Santa Mariana and last sailed on the Overseas Alaska. The steward department member lived in San Francisco and began receiving his pension in 1994. Pensioner Patrick Durnin, 76, passed away Jan 1. Brother Durnin began his SIU career in 1968 in San Francisco. His first ship was the President Eisenhower. The Oregonborn mariner worked in the steward department and began receiving his pension in 1998. Brother Durnin last sailed on the Great Land. Gig Harbor, Wash. was his home. Pensioner Albert Dykes, 76, died Feb. 7. Brother Dykes joined the SIU in 1956 in Lake Charles, La. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was born in Arkansas. Brother Dykes worked in the engine department, last sailing on the Maine. He started collecting stipends for his retirement in 1991. Brother Dykes resided in Houston. died Feb. 28. Brother Marston joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. The Maine-born mariner first sailed on the Cantigny. Brother Marston worked in the deck department as a bosun. He last went to sea on the San Juan, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. Brother Marston lived in Carlisle, Pa., and started collecting retirement stipends in 1990. Pensioner Ralph James, 80, died Feb. 11. A native of the Virgin Islands, he embarked on his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Brother James worked in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in 1978 and called Pacifica, Calif. home. SIMON KENDALL Pensioner Simon Kendall, 82, died Feb. 23. He initiated his SIU career in 1956. The Indiana-born mariner first sailed on the Battle Rock. Brother Kendall worked in the steward department, last sailing on the Sea-Land Warrior. A resident of French Lick, Ind., he began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1990. DEREK KURCH Brother Derek Kurch, 38, passed away Dec.16, 2002. Born in Hawaii, he joined the Seafarers in 1982 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Kurch worked primarily aboard vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises. A steward department member, he made his home in Honolulu. KENNETH MARSTON Pensioner Kenneth Marston, 77, Brother Dell McNeely, 50, died Feb. 13. He joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother McNeely first went to sea on the Cornell Victory. The Louisiana-born mariner worked in the deck department and last shipped on the Sam Houston. Brother McNeely called New Orleans home. Pensioner Shigeru Muramoto, 85, passed away Feb. 17. Brother Muramoto commenced his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. He worked in the steward department and began collecting retirement pay in 1974. Hawaii was his home. HOWARD RUBY Pensioner Howard Ruby, 88, passed away Jan. 13. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he began his SIU career in 1960 in the port of New York. The Ohio-born steward department member was a resident of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and last shipped on Matson Navigation’s Lurline. Brother Ruby started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1991. ELVEN STAPLES Pensioner Elven Staples, 80, died Jan. 18. He began his career with the MC&S in 1959 in San Francisco. Before joining the MC&S, Brother Staples served in the U.S. Army. Born in Arkansas, he first worked on Matson’s Maui. The steward department member last went to sea on the Lihue. Brother Staples started receiving his pension in 1985 and called Oak Ridge, Tenn. home. INLAND HARVEY GALLOP Pensioner Harvey Gallop, 65, died Feb. 3. Boatman Gallop started his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Norfolk, Va. after having served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Boatman Gallop first worked aboard a Steuart Transportation Co. vessel. The engine department member was a resident of Powells Point, N.C. Boatman Gallop began receiving his pension in 2001. born mariner commenced his SIU career in 1993. Boatman Rittenhouse shipped in the deck department as a captain and worked primarily aboard Allied Towing vessels. He lived in his native state in the city of Reedville. OSVALDO MALDONADO Boatman Osvaldo Maldonado, 92, passed away Feb. 2. Born in Puerto Rico, he launched his SIU career in 1976. Boatman Maldonado shipped in the engine department and worked primarily aboard Crowley Towing & Transportation vessels during his career. He resided in his native commonwealth. RICHARD MATLAGA Boatman Richard Matlaga, 43, died Jan. 15. He joined the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Matlaga shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Maritrans Operating Co. Born in New Jersey, he made his home in Riverview, Fla. ALFRED RITTENHOUSE Boatman Alfred Rittenhouse, 54, passed away Jan. 13. The VirginiaEditor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: HERMAN ALTICE JR. Pensioner Herman Altice Jr., 86, passed away April 30. Brother Altice joined the NMU in 1944. The Mobile, Ala. native worked in the steward department as a chief cook, last sailing on the John Lykes. Brother Altice began receiving his pension in 1979. JOSE DOMINGOS Pensioner Jose Domingos, 87, passed away May 9. Brother Domingos began his career with the NMU in 1962. His first voyage was on the Texaco Wisconsin. Born in Portugal, he worked in the engine department. Brother Domingos last sailed aboard the Mormac Wave. He started collecting retirement stipends in 1979. GREAT LAKES GERALD DOERING Pensioner Gerald Doering, 80, died Feb. 2. He joined the Seafarers in 1968 in Buffalo, N.Y. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Brother Doering was born in New York and worked in both the deck and engine departments. He last sailed aboard Erie Sand & Gravel’s Lakewood. Brother Doering lived in Athens, Ga., and began collecting his pension in 1988. HENRY HANRATTY Pensioner Henry Hanratty, 87, died Feb. 18. Born in New York, he joined the Seafarers in 1961. Brother Hanratty’s first voyage was aboard the Lemmerhirt. The deck department member made his home in Depew, N.Y. He began receiving his pension in 1982. Mlakar worked in the deck department and last shipped aboard the Mormac Pride. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1968. CALIXTO VASQUEZ Pensioner Calixto Vasquez, 89, died April 3. Brother Vasquez joined the NMU in 1947 and first sailed aboard the Towanda Victory. Born in Puerto Rico, he worked in the engine department. His final trip was on the Brasil. Brother Vasquez began receiving his pension in 1970. In addition to the foregoing, the following NMU brothers, all of whom were pensioners, passed away on the dates indicated: NAME AGE DOD Lloyd Albright 89 May 12 Jose Arriola 83 May 6 Juan Cardona 82 April 20 Voltaire Ciceron 87 May 17 SANFORD KRAMER Salvador Correa 75 April 4 Pensioner Sanford Kramer, 77, died April 13. Brother Kramer began his career with the NMU in 1943. He first went to sea aboard the Louis Henipen. The Providence, R.I.-born mariner shipped in the engine department and last sailed on the Ruth Lykes. He started receiving his pension in 1969. William Gagne 76 April 12 Robert Gresham 66 May 6 Bernabe Guillen 92 May 26 Albert Hines 77 May 4 Robert James 67 May 19 Kenneth Keene 75 April 29 Dwain Lattimer 74 May 24 Carlton Marshall 82 April 30 Angelo Martinez 74 April 29 Manuel Neves 80 April 16 Luis Pacheco 79 Jan 28 Pedro Padilla 78 May 14 Armando Pita 87 May 20 JOSEPH MLAKAR Manuel Reyes 88 May 11 Pensioner Joseph Mlakar, 85, passed away April 12. Born in Aurora, Minn., Brother Mlakar launched his career with the NMU in 1942. He initially went to sea aboard the Cartago. Brother Hipolito Rodriguez 79 May 14 Juan Rodriguez 87 Feb. 6 Thomas Stanfield 88 March 25 Lucas Torres 99 April 25 Jose Zaporta 79 April 22 July 2003 �18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/23/2003 11:51 AM Page 19 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 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.. EL MORRO (IUM), April 27— Chairman Robert T. Grubbs, Secretary Donald Ganung, Educational Director Fredrick W. Dougherty Jr., Engine Delegate Pedro Gago, Steward Delegate Theodore E. Quammie. Chairman announced payoff April 29 in Puerto Rico. He advised crew members to read Seafarers LOG, especially president’s report. Notice about renewing mariners’ documents located on bulletin board. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to lower seatime requirements for pension benefits. HORIZON KODIAK (Horizon Lines), April 27—Chairman Garry D. Walker, Secretary Melvin E. Morgan, Educational Director Alfonso D. Bombita, Steward Delegate Ahmed O. Sharif. Chairman announced payoff April 29 on arrival in Tacoma, Wash. He reminded crew that emergency shipping rules are still in effect and advised them to pay dues on time. Z-cards will be checked when returning to ship from shore. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Those getting off were asked to clean rooms and leave fresh linen and soap for replacement. Vote of thanks given to steward department as well as to Vern Poulsen and the Tacoma shoregang. Next ports: Anchorage and Kodiak, Alaska. HORIZON SPIRIT (Horizon Lines), April 15—Chairman Howard Gibbs, Secretary Edgardo G. Ombac, Educational Director Roger M. Wasserman, Engine Delegate Gregory L. Howard. Chairman thanked everyone for safe voyage. Secre-tary reported new pillows and mattresses received. Educational director talked about facilities at Piney Point for upgrading as well as summer vacation location. He advised crew to check that shipping documents are not due to expire soon. Disputed OT noted in deck department concerning shift from cargo berth to anchorage in Hong Kong Harbor; beef reported in engine department about lodging during dry dock period, also in Hong Kong. Suggestion made to modernize registration procedure. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Oakland, Calif. INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGER (PGM), April 13—Chairman Kyle F. Schultz, Secretary Norman Busch. Chairman announced payoff April 28 on arrival in Houston. He asked that rooms be left clean with keys on desk. No word yet on next trip. He advised members to read contract before sailing. Secretary thanked everyone for helping keep ship clean. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center and of making sure all necessary shipping documents are up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made to lower age for full retirement, reduce seatime needed for pension and improve dental plan. E-mail is now available on board vessel. Requests made for short wave July 2003 radio, vacuum cleaner, dishwasher and deep-fat fryer. JOHN J. BOLAND (American Steamship), April 27—Chairman Michael J. Keogh, Secretary Denise Chambers-Fox, Educational Director Richard M. Mullins. Chairman talked about monthly meetings and asked anyone with concerns to voice them at that time. Deck delegate noted company policy of walking on deck and dock—no running. Clarification requested on satellite costs, and concerns brought forth regarding travel arrangements. Next port: Ashtabula, Ohio. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), April 4—Chairman Neftali Santana, Secretary Lito G. Acosta, Educational Director Thomas E. Hale, Deck Delegate Ronald Owens, Engine Delegate Nestor Montano, Steward Delegate Wilfred Lambey. Chairman reminded those getting off to clean room for next person. Secretary thanked everyone for helping keep ship clean, with special thanks to GUDEs Nestor Montano and Nicholas Murgolo. Educational director urged crew members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at school in Piney Point for job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MAERSK GEORGIA (Maersk Lines), April 12—Chairman James J. Keevan, Secretary Dwight E. Wuerth, Educational Director David A. Fletcher, Deck Delegate Joao F. Cordeiro, Steward Delegate Johny Bolton Jr. Chairman thanked everyone for good job and reminded them to clean rooms before leaving ship. Secretary expressed gratitude for crew’s efforts in helping keep house clean. Educational director urged Seafarers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and contribute to SPAD. He also stressed importance of keeping z-cards current. Treasurer stated $50 in ship’s fund. Some beefs and disputed OT reported in engine department; none noted in deck or steward departments. Suggestion made for SIU bulletin board in crew lounge for posting of important announcements. Guidelines for smoking areas spelled out in SIU contract. Request made for carpet shampoo machine. Company to arrange crews’ transportation to and from airport. Clarification requested on crew rotation. After stop in Charleston, S.C., ship heading to Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia, returning to Newark, N.J. in June. MOTIVATOR (USSM), April 24—Chairman Anthony Maben, Secretary Matthew Scott, Steward Delegate Tracey L. Newsome. Chairman announced payoff April 27 in New York following long voyage to Persian Gulf with extended stay. He thanked crew for job well done. Secretary advised crew members to stay in touch with local union hall regarding war bonus. Educational director recommended attending upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. Work of two apprentices on board, Travis Pratt and Eric Kranenberg, greatly appreciated. QUALITY (USSM), April 19— Chairman Luke F. Wells, Secretary Franklyn J. Cordero, Educational Director Brian J. Sengelaub, Deck Delegate Simeon Rivas, Engine Delegate Stephen Roberts, Steward Delegate William Muniz. Chairman announced vessel going into yard May 15 for three weeks. Crew reminded to check union hall about returning to ship as well as transportation information. Secretary thanked all departments for helping keep ship and house clean. He asked that everyone return dirty linen and straighten up rooms before ship yard period. Educational director reminded members to work safely at all times. “Pay attention. Accidents can be avoided.” No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: Charleston, S.C.; Miami; Houston; Elizabeth, N.J. SOUTHDOWN CHALLENGER (HMC Ship Management), April 24—Chairman John F. Cull, Educational Director David L. Knuth, Steward Delegate Joel E. Markle. Chairman announced he and chief engineer are trying to get premium entertainment package for satellite TV. Captain has about $1,200 in satellite TV fund, and this money will go toward movie package. Educational director spoke of importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point and praised programs offered at the school. He also talked about importance of reading contract and shipping rules. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested in deck department as to whether English proficiency test should be stamped in TRB. Chairman handed out applications for benefits, vacation and upgrading. He urged members to give 48 hours notice when requesting leave and informed them to contact union hall upon departing and rejoining vessel. Next ports: Charlevoix, Mich.; Cleveland, Ohio. TONSINA (ATC), April 29— Chairman Jose D. Pedroza, Secretary Gregory G. Keene. Chairman reported company and captain pleased with crew’s performance and safety record. Question of satellite receivers for rooms still on hold until after inspection. Educational director informed members of new clinic in Tacoma for physicals and drug testing. He recommended everyone take upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center and make sure z-cards are up to date. Beef reported in engine department. Discussion held about manning change in new agreement, food budget aboard ATC vessels, inflatable life jackets and gym equipment. Request made for more accuracy in setting sailing board. USNS RED CLOUD (Maersk Lines), April 30—Chairman Thomas H. DeCarlo, Secretary Christine Cassie, Deck Delegate David G. Knutson, Engine Delegate Ted Cooke. Chairman advised crew to keep original letter for eminent danger pay. Amount has increased to $225 retroactive to October. It should be automatically mailed to individuals; if not, submit letter to Maersk for payment. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading and how easy it is to attend facilities at Piney Point and the wide variety of courses offered. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew change expected on arrival in Diego Garcia, May 1. USNS WATKINS (Maersk Lines), April 1—Chairman James K. Walker, Secretary Jack Williams, Steward Delegate Raul Napoles. Bosun talked about war bonus and harbor attack bonus. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point school. Treasurer stated $1,575.54 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department. U.S. Army told 2nd mate that USNS Watkins responded to SCUD alert quicker than any other ship. DEVELOPER (USSM), May 10—Chairman Joseph J. Caruso, Secretary Randy A. Stephens, Educational Director Dimarko L. Shoulders. Chairman announced arrival May 12 in Houston. He praised unlicensed crew for their professionalism and performance in getting vessel ready for inspection. Secretary stated he has application forms of all kind for anyone beefs or disputed OT reported. Question asked as to when crew can expect return to normal shipping rules. Everyone asked to help keep things neat aboard ship, including not using light bulb trash can in laundry room for other refuse, and leaving night lunches covered so as not to dry out. KENAI (ATC), May 12— Chairman Christopher J. Kicey, Secretary Dorothy Odoms, Educational Director Dale F. Graham, Deck Delegate Estella Snyder, Engine Delegate Harry Kinsman, Steward Delegate Self Salvation. Chairman announced Easter in Kuwait The USNS Watkins has made six voyages into Kuwait, where it delivered helicopters and other equipment for U.S. troops as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. And that’s where the crew was on Easter Sunday, enjoying a special dinner prepared by (from left) 3rd Cook Justino Martinez, SA Ernesto Gonzaga, Chief Cook Raul Napoles, Chief Steward Jack Williams and SA Jose David. needing them. Educational director advised crew members to check all documents for expiration dates. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on seniority for all-ports lists. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. HORIZON CHALLENGER (Horizon Lines), May 2—Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary Brandon D. Maeda, Educational Director Clive A. Steward. Chairman announced payoff May 6 in Houston. He reported on clarifications sent by headquarters regarding rest periods, permanent jobs and shortening of pension requirement time. Secretary urged crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point facility. He also stated $205 in ship’s fund. Educational director informed crew of new requirement to collect vacation checks—original pay vouchers and Coast Guard discharges. Clarification requested on withdrawing funds from money purchase pension plan, accumulating extra pension days from vacation days and whether shipping companies are bound to comply with Family Medical Leave Act. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next port: New Orleans. HORIZON RELIANCE (Horizon Lines), May 4—Chairman Lance X. Zollner, Secretary Sherman W. Anderson, Educational Director Kevin T. McCagh, Deck Delegate Rodolfo Asopardo, Engine Delegate Rolando F. Romanillos, Steward Delegate Bienvenido C. Badillo. Chairman led discussion on how to go about presenting a beef and talked about preventing injuries aboard ship. Secretary stated he was pleased to be aboard the Reliance and looked forward to putting out some exceptional menus. Educational director presented flow chart to crew members showing upgrading possibilities in engine department. It was posted on bulletin board. Treasurer stated $972.88 in ship’s fund. No payoff May 14 on arrival in Valdez, Alaska. Discharge will take place at Cherry Point, Wash. Educational director reminded crew members to check documents to be sure they’re up to date. He also recommended everyone upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and contribute to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made that Seafarers be paid for the day when taking functional assessment test. Chief engineer to address problem with fumes in chief cook’s room. USNS PRIDE (Maersk Lines), May 17—Chairman Jessie L. Thomas Jr., Secretary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director Christos Tsipliareles, Deck Delegate Raygene Banks, Engine Delegate Ronald M. Pheneuf. Chairman announced payoff May 18 in Houston and asked that everyone be present for payoff and visit with patrolman. He also reminded crew to keep shipping documents up to date. Secretary reported good trip and thanked members for helping keep ship clean. Educational director stressed continual need for upgrading and self-improvement at Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to have luggage locker on board. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good menus and meals. Next ports: Freeport, Bahamas; Norfolk, Va.; Rotterdam, Holland. WASHINGTON (ATC), May 11—Chairman Timothy D. Koebel, Secretary Robert Mensching, Educational Director Mo Johnson, Deck Delegate Jay Kannuck, Engine Delegate Antonio Libo-on, Steward Delegate Gary Lofton. Chairman explained bonus vacation day program and how to obtain it. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made regarding payment of health claims. Thanks given to steward department for find food. Thanks also given to company for DVDs in each room. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif.; Valdez, Alaska. Seafarers LOG 19 �18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/26/2003 7:18 PM Page 20 Letters to the Editor (Editor’s note: The Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer’s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Recognizing a Rep On March 25, 2002, the Three Rivers Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans chartered a bus to Harrisburg, the state capital. Members of the Mon Valley, High Seas Mariners, and John Brown chapters also attended. House Bill 2450 was introduced on this day. The bill is for a $500 bonus for the seamen from World War II. These seamen must be residents of Pennsylvania. When we left Harrisburg, we had 62 cosponsors. When I arrived home, I went to the office of State Representative John A. Maher and got the phone numbers of the 203 state reps plus the phone numbers of 48 state senators. At the end of the year, we had 195 cosponsors. This bill did not get voted on. So, John introduced House Bill 56 earlier this year. We have 118 cosponsors and the bill is in committee. On April 24, 2003, our chapter presented John a plaque that reads: Presented to State Representative John A. Maher, In grateful appreciation for your out- Pennsylvania State Representative John A. Maher (right) accepts a plaque from Leo Bebout, president of the AMMV’s Three Rivers Chapter. standing and dedicated service on behalf of the Pennsylvania Merchant Mariners. Leo Bebout President, Three Rivers Chapter Bethel Park, Pa. (The following letter was sent last month to SIU President Michael Sacco) Buy Union I am sending this plea out to all international unions in an effort to assist what is left of our domestic UNION manufacturers in the textile and apparel industry. For the past three decades, I and many of you have continued to fight the battles trying to stave off the annihilation of our industries. But, like many of you, we have continued to lose ground through the dumping of imports into our domestic markets and/or the exporting of jobs in search of cheap global labor. None of this, of course, was any fault of U.S. workers, including our members. Much of the problem has to do with the pressures being placed on manufacturing through retailers like Wal-Mart and others constantly squeezing their margins. In the end, if you can’t produce your product at the same price as China or some other Third World nation, then they pull the plug. Back at home in the U.S., we watch all kinds of games being played by businesses to retain a “Made in USA” label, including sweatshops like Kathy Lee Gifford’s brands (naturally) at Wal-Mart; Ralph Lauren brands made in Saipan (which qualifies through a Made in USA loophole); and, of course, just plain sweatshops that people set up around major cities where large numbers of immigrants reside who can be exploited. Once (or if) caught violating wage and hour or other laws, they simply move operations and set up under a different name. We’ve all seen and heard the stories and worked very hard to educate the public on what it means to “Buy American and Keep America Working.” But, as illustrated in the examples above, buying American doesn’t always mean that products will be made under the conditions and values we as trade unionists believe in. We in the labor movement can influence our membership and the public only so far. But, as leaders and heads of various organizations, we can decide whether we sign a check or approve an invoice. We can say that “Made in USA” is not good enough when there are unionmade products available. I hear every day from our unionized manufacturers getting their throats cut by non-union domestic competitors selling to organized labor who say “Made in USA” is good enough, as long as they can save a dollar here and there. And when others in the movement say it’s our responsibility to go out and organize these non-union shops, I can tell you that when we try, the companies take the profits (made from sales to labor) and hire the best union busters money can buy. When confronted, these manufacturers will look you straight in the eye and say, “WHY NOT keep the union out? I’m getting your business anyway.” And they’re right! They are getting our business and we have only ourselves in the labor movement to blame. I am asking in this letter for a concerted effort by organized labor to demand a union label, bug or card on products or services that we as organizations purchase. Can we control OUR market? That is the question we need to ask ourselves. Prohibition Against Violence: No one may use or threaten to use force or violence to interfere with a union member in the exercise of LMRDA rights. Union Officer Responsibilities Financial Safeguards: Union officers have a duty to manage the funds and property of the union solely for the benefit of the union and its members in accordance with the union’s constitution and bylaws. Union officers or employees who embezzle or steal union funds or other assets commit a Federal crime punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. Bonding: Union officers or employees who handle union funds or property must be bonded to provide protection against losses if their union has property and annual financial receipts which exceed $5,000. Labor Organization Reports: Union officers must file an initial information report (Form LM-1) and annual financial reports (Forms LM-2/3/4) with OLMS; and retain the records necessary to verify the reports for at least five years. Officer Reports: Union officers and employees must file reports concerning any loans and benefits received from, or certain financial interests in, employers whose employees their unions represent and businesses that deal with their unions. that in total exceed $2,000 at any time. Fines: A union may not pay the fine of any officer or employee convicted of any willful violation of the LMRDA. (Note: The above is only a summary of the LMRDA. Full text of the Act, which comprises Sections 401-531 of Title 29 of the United States Code, may be found in many public libraries, or by writing the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N-5616, Washington, DC 20210, or on the internet at www.dol.gov.) 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: Dave Johnson UFCW International Vice President President, UFCW Textile & Garment Council Hermitage, Tenn. Thanks for Bonus As a pensioner, I would like to thank the trustees of the NMU for their consideration of retirees by giving us an extra pension check earlier this year for a bonus. It is much appreciated and I am glad to see that we are not forgotten for the years we spent at sea. A percentage increase in the future would be nice, considering the cost of living in this country. Tyrone Patrick Navarre, Fla. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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 20 Seafarers LOG 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. MEMBER RIGHTS/LMRDA. The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) guarantees certain rights to union members and imposes certain responsibilities on union officers. The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) enforces many LMRDA provisions while other provisions, such as the bill of rights, may only be enforced by union members through private suit in Federal court. Union Member Rights Bill of Rights: Union members have equal rights to participate in union activities; freedom of speech and assembly; a voice in setting rates of dues, fees and assessments; protection of the right to sue; and safeguards against improper discipline. Copies of Collective Bargaining Agreements: Union members and nonunion employees have the right to receive or inspect copies of collective bargaining agreements. Reports: Unions are required to file an initial information report (Form LM-1), copies of constitutions and bylaws, and an annual financial report (Form LM-2/3/4) with OLMS. Unions must make the reports available to members and permit members to examine supporting records for just cause. The reports are public information and copies are available from OLMS. Officer Elections: Union members have the right to nominate candidates for office; run for office; cast a secret ballot; and protest the conduct of an election. Officer Removal: Local union members have the right to an adequate procedure for the removal of an elected officer guilty of serious misconduct. Trusteeships: Unions may only be placed in trusteeship by a parent body for the reasons specified in the LMRDA. Officer Elections: Unions must hold elections of officers of local unions by secret ballot at least every three years; conduct regular elections in accordance with their constitution and bylaws and preserve all records for one year; mail a notice of election to every member at least 15 days prior to the election; comply with a candidate’s request to distribute campaign material; not use union funds or resources to promote any candidate (nor may employer funds or resources be used); permit candidates to have election observers; and allow candidates to inspect the union’s membership list once within 30 days prior to the election. Restrictions on Holding Office: A person convicted of certain crimes may not serve as a union officer, employee or other representative of a union for up to 13 years. Loans: A union may not have outstanding loans to any one officer or employee Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. July 2003 �18230_p1,3,5,9,10,14,21.qxd 6/24/2003 6:46 PM Page 21 SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Recertification Bosun The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. through the end of the year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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. October 6 Engine Upgrading Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler July 14 September 8 November 3 August 22 October 17 December 12 Welding July 14 September 8 October 6 November 3 August 1 September 26 October 24 November 21 Engine Utility (EU) August 11 September 29 November 17 September 5 October 24 December 12 QMED Junior Engineer September 22 December 12 Course Deck Upgrading Courses Course Able Seaman Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (ARPA) Arrival Date Date of Completion July 7 August 18 September 29 November 10 August 1 September 12 October 24 December 5 September 8 September 12 Safety Specialty Courses Course Advanced Fire Fighting* – (5-day course) (*must have basic fire fighting) (*must have radar unlimited) November 3 Arrival Date Date of Completion July 28 November 3 August 1 November 7 Celestial Navigation July 7 July 25 Advanced Fire Fighting – (2-week course) September 1 September 12 GMDSS (Simulator) August 4 September 15 August 15 September 26 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW Lifeboatman/Water Survival August 4 September 15 October 27 August 15 September 26 November 7 August 11 August 25 September 15 October 27 August 15 August 29 September 19 October 31 Government Vessels Radar July 14 August 25 July 25 September 5 September 1 October 20 November 3 September 5 October 24 November 7 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) July 7 August 25 October 13 December 1 July 18 September 5 October 24 December 12 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* July 21 September 8 October 27 August 1 September 19 November 7 August 25 August 29 Navigation Fundamentals August 4 (*must have basic fire fighting) Tankerman (PIC) Barge* (*must have basic fire fighting) August 15 Steward Upgrading Courses Academic Department Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning June 23. 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 Junior Engineer, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be selfstudy. UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Date of Birth ______________________ 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ U.S. Citizen: ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Deep Sea Member Lakes Member Inland Waters Member If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Yes No 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? Yes No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? Yes No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Yes No Firefighting: Yes No CPR: Yes No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ July 2003 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 7/03 Seafarers LOG 21 �18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/23/2003 11:53 AM Page 22 Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 639 — Unlicensed apprentices who graduated from class 639 are (in alphabetical order) William Boardman III, Robert Brady, Marvin Charles, Gary Cruz, Nathan Garrison, Christopher Gustafson, Si Hughes, Damien James, Douglas Lowry, Andrea Mercado, Michael Merrell Jr., Santos Pabon Jr., Carlos Perez-Arroyo, Robert Raines, Steven Richards, Daniel Smith Jr., Matthew Whitmore and Brett Younginger. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — Graduating from the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course May 16 are (in no particular order) Kenny Lattin, Sandra Anderson, Joshua Harris, Jeffery Jack, Stephen Trotter, Michael Price, Marcelino Cayabyab, Stephen Ruppert, William Dukes, Todd Jennings, Sean Tracey, John Zepeda and Mohamed Saleh. Express Marine/Deck — Express Marine boatmen who successfully completed deck department courses April 25 are (in no particular order) Gil Pruitt, Foster Watts, Robert Batson, Russell Hudson, Ernest Parks, Bradley Thomas and Wayne Huebschman. Their instructor, Herb Walling, is back, center. STOS — Receiving certificates for completion of the STOS course May 30 are Alaskan Fishermen (in alphabetical order) Sandra Anderson, Joshua Harris, Jeffery Jack, Todd Jennings, Michael Price, Sean Tracey and Stephen Trotter. Fast Rescue Boat — Under the Express Marine/Engine — Completing courses April 25 in the engine department curriculum are boatmen from Express Marine (in no particular order) Larry Foreman, Arthur Schwedeman, Robert Perusse, Robert Yates, Ronnie Fulcher, Richard Riddick, Wesley Ross, Craig Barton and Pierre Daigle. Their instructors are Eric Malzkuhn (far left) and Jay Henderson (far right). instruction of Stan Beck (standing, rear) are Seafarers who completed the fast rescue boat course May 30. They are (in alphabetical order) Kenny Abrahamson, Michael Archer, Terry Bader, Doug Carson, Brett Hensley and John Shank. Computer Lab Classes Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates. From the left (standing) are Loren Wolfe, Rich Prucha (instructor) and Richard West. Seated is Kimberly Strate. 22 Seafarers LOG ARPA — Successfully completing the ARPA course May 9 are (from left) Donald McGraw, David Massey, Douglas Carson, Blair Baker, Michael Proveaux, Leonard Lambert, Benjamin Barnes and Felipe Jimenez. July 2003 �18230_6_8,11_13,19,20,22_23.qxd 6/23/2003 11:54 AM Page 23 Paul Hall Center Classes Bridge Resource Management — Under the instruction of Herb Walling (center) are students who completed the BRM course May 16. They are John Lavergne (left) and Felipe Jimenez. Welding — The two-week welding course was completed May 16 by (in alphabetical order) Alfonza Davis, Harold Gerber, Bobby Jones, Melissa LeonGuerrero and William Parker. Their instructor, Buzzy Adams, is second from right. Bridge Resource Management — Completing the bridge resource management course June 6 are (front row, from left) Benjamin Barnes, Daniel Englund, Douglas Carson, (second row) Mike Thomas, John Toomey and Herb Walling (instructor). Any student who has registered for a class and finds— for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. GMDSS — Graduating from the GMDSS course May 23 are (in alphabetical order) Michael Archer, Douglas Carson, Barry Freeman, Leonard Lambert, Anthony Lowman, David Massey and Rafik Shahbin. Their instructor, Brad Wheeler, is at far right. Celestial Navigation — With their instructor, Stacy Harris (third from left) are May 30 graduates of the celestial navigation course (in alphabetical order) Benjamin Barnes, Daniel Englund, Kenneth Lewin, William Schuppman, Michael Thomas, Jerome Wong and Stella Zebrowski. Engine Utility — Upgrading Seafarers and unlicensed apprentices in the third phase of their training completed the engine utility course May 30. They are (in no particular order) Anthony Newsome, Terrance Colbert, John Stephenson, Maurice Perry, Forrest McGee, Adam Revels, Gerald Butler Jr., Erwin Liebhart, Samuel Brewer, Reginald Colbert, Antonio Perez, Sam Vanderbrug, Douglas Jardine, Brian Goeson, Matthew Waldman, Aguilo Llorente and Harrison Hawkins. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Express Marine/Engine — May 23 was graduation day for Express Marine boatmen taking engine department courses at the Piney Point school. They included (in no specific order) Johnnie Potter, Donald Fulcher, Leslie Anderson, Albin Henries, David Harris, Jackie Pruitt, Ernest Ross, Guy Ireland, Roland Mason Jr. and Roy Gritz. Basic Safety Training Classes Mohamed Algalham, Timothy Belcher, Vincent Chavez, Nikunj Christian, Edward Dunn, Stephen Harrington, John Hayward, Joseph Irving, Jeffrey Leote, Antonio Mercado, Kenneth Roetzer, Angel Sanchez, Catarino Thomas, David Turinski, Leo Venegas and Charles Westover. July 2003 Alaska Fishermen: Gary Bell, Elpidio Cainag Jr., Rollin Crump, Calvin Edwards, Andrew Esteban, Samuel Finley, Jeffrey Jenkinson, William Jones Sr., Angel Manlunas Jr., Kimberly Nathan, Robert Newcomb, Armando Olde, Lawrence Ramirez and Thessolonian Smith. Seafarers LOG 23 �18230_p4,15_18,24.qxd 6/26/2003 7:37 PM Page 24 Volume 65 Number 7 July 2003 Seafarers may apply for ‘Union Plus’ benefits — page 10 RRF Crews Get Hero’s Welcome from MarAd Administration Honors Every Vessel Activated for Iraqi Freedom Seafarers who sailed aboard Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels that were activated for Operation Iraqi Freedom are being honored by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) at shipboard and pier-side ceremonies throughout the nation. Forty RRF ships were activated for the war—and MarAd is conducting welcome-home ceremonies for every one of them. By mid-June, more than 30 of the vessels had been recognized by the agency. “MarAd has made an absolutely tremendous effort to acknowledge the civilian mariners who sailed during Operation Iraqi Freedom,” stated SIU President Michael Sacco, who has participated in some of the ceremonies. “The SIU and all of maritime labor appreciate the recognition, and we do not take it for granted.” During the proceedings, Seafarers receive the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal, along with a personalized certificate and a commemorative ball cap. The medal is awarded to those who serve on U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving American and allied armed forces. Crews from the Cape Victory and Cape Vincent were praised May 20 at a ceremony in Beaumont, Texas. U.S. Maritime Administrator Captain William Schubert told the audience, “The maritime community has served America with great distinction during every major crisis in our nation’s history, and the mariners who crew the ships are the cornerstone of this effort. From the Revolutionary War, through both World Wars, the Korean War and up to today, our mariners have willingly defended and served this nation with enthusiasm and valor.” The RRF fleet supports the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. military forces. Specifically, RRF vessels support the transport of Army and Marine Corps unit equipment, combat support equipment, and initial resupply during surge sealift operations. RRF ships moved a substantial portion of the estimated 21 million square feet of materiel utilized by U.S. forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. More than 2,000 SIU members sailed on U.S.-flag ships that mobilized for the war. Altogether, including civilian mariners employed by the government (CIVMARS), more than 5,000 U.S. mariners sailed during the war. CAPE VINCENT — Crew members from the Cape Vincent (top) await the start of the program May 20 in Beaumont, while local schoolchildren (bottom) display a handmade sign welcoming the mariners. CORNHUSKER STATE – Left: Bosun Scott Pell (left) and AB Bill Humphries sailed aboard the Cornhusker State during the war. Right: AB Joe Urso (left) receives the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal from M. Nuns Jain, director of MarAd’s South Atlantic Region, during a ceremony aboard the Cornhusker State May 18 in Newport News, Va. CAPE HUDSON — Cape Hudson crew members who sailed during the war and were honored May 6 in Norfolk, Va. included AB Frank Guido, Wiper I. Edison, GSU Frank Ward, AB B. Watson, AB Vincent Valdere, Electrician Patrick Warncke and Oiler James Corprew. CAPE HUDSON — Chief Cook Ken Laws prepares for serving lunch. Fellow crew members said the Cape Hudson is a good feeder. CAPE HUDSON — AB Frank Guido mans the gangway. CAPE VINCENT — En route to the Persian Gulf aboard the Cape Vincent are (from left) AB Bobby Adams, Bosun Maurice Martin and AB Donald Kelly. CAPE TRINITY — Above left: Seafarers from the Cape Trinity display their certificates and medals that were presented by MarAd. Above right (from left): U.S. Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas), Recertified Bosun Tom Arriola and SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey are pictured May 16 at a ceremony for the Cape Trinity crew in Houston. CAPE VICTORY — SIU Assistant VP Jim McGee (left) congratulates Seafarers on the Cape Victory following their May 20 ceremony in Beaumont, Texas. � 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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HANDY LAUDS U.S. CREWS FOR ‘DEDICATION, PATRIOTISM, EXCELLENCE’ MARAD CEREMONY FOR WRIGHT BRINGS POWERFUL PRAISE TOTE CHRISTENS NEW RO/RO NORTH STAR CREWS AT STARLIGHT MARINE BIDCO VOTE FOR SEAFARERS NEW ‘FREEDOM FERRY’ MEANS MORE SIU JOBS SIU WELCOMES NEW CABLE SHIP USNS COMFORT COMES HOME ILO DELEGATES APPROVE UNIVERSALL MARINER ID IMO EXAMINES SAFETY, SECURITY, VERFICATION SID SMITH DIES AT 77 U.S. MARINERS ARE A ‘NATIONAL TREASURE’ SEAFARERS HELP IN WAR EFFORT ABOARD THE CAPE EDMONT ALASKA TANKER COMPANY EARNS MORE SAFETY AWARDS AB SANDS ENJOYS CHALLENGES, BENEFIRTS OF CYCLING NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 2003 MERCHANT MARINE’S WARTIME EFFORTS PAST AND PRESENT GARNER STRONG PRAISE NEW CALIFORNIA MONUMENT HONORS MARINERS FROM WWII RRF CREWS GET HERO’S WELCOME FROM MARAD ADMINISTRATION HONORS EVERY VESSEL ACTIVATED FOR IRAQI FREEDOM Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 07/01/2003 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. 65, No 7 2003 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/357f943a7a1ea2b0da56ed25104a6168.pdf 72521aa7f717223e122c898a1bb7b626 PDF Text Text 17611_p1,3,8.qxd 5/27/2003 3:35 AM Page 1 Volume 65, Number 6 June 2003 SIU Members Honored For Role In Operation Iraqi Freedom Thousands of Seafarers who sailed in Operation Iraqi Freedom are receiving the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal (right) at ceremonies throughout the U.S. The medal is awarded to those who serve on U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving American and allied military forces. Pages 3, 11. Aboard the Cape Washington in Baltimore on May 5, Chief Cook Roslyn Brooks receives her medal from Transportation Deputy Secretary Michael P. Jackson (center) and Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert. ABOVE: “Don’t mess with the Cape Texas!” That’s what SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (center) told the audience at a ceremony last month in Houston. Pictured from left to right are Bosun Jose Jimenea, SIU Assistant VP Jim McGee, Electrician Mack Revis, Corgey, AB Jan Willis, Steward/Baker George Maranos and Steward Delegate Nicasi Arzu. ABOVE: Bosun Jose Jimenea proudly displays his awards at a ceremony in Houston for the Cape Texas. RIGHT: Seafarers and officers on the Cape Washington are congratulated for their efforts. Pictured at the Cape Washington ceremony are (from left) Michael Jackson, AB Marshall Turner, Capt. William Schubert and M. Nuns Jain, director of MarAd’s South Atlantic Region. RIGHT: Participating in the Cape Washington ceremony are (from left) SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, Bosun Rick James, SIU President Michael Sacco, Transportation Deputy Secretary Michael P. Jackson and Electrician Randy Clark. USNS Watkins Exemplifies Seafarers’ Efforts During War Bosun James Walker (left) said he and his fellow Seafarers aboard the USNS Watkins were “proud to do our part” during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship made six voyages into Kuwait, where it delivered helicopters (right) and other equipment for U.S. troops. Pages 12-13. Union Mourns ‘Buck’ Mercer Page 4 Scholarship Winners Announced Pages 2, 7 MSP Update Page 2 �17611_2,5,7.qxd 5/27/2003 2:56 AM Page 2 MSP Clears Committee President’s Report Upholding Tradition Whenever I get the chance to meet with members of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, they always want to know what it’s like for today’s Seafarers. That was the case again last month, when I spoke to the annual AMMV convention in Atlantic City. Especially on this occasion, I was proud to tell them that despite tremendous changes in maritime training and shipboard technology, at least one thing remains constant. Just like when they were at sea many years ago, the U.S. Merchant Marine today is proudly upholding our role as Michael Sacco America’s Fourth Arm of Defense. I made those remarks just a few days after participating in a shipboard ceremony aboard the Cape Washington in Baltimore honoring our members who sailed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Believe me, the recognition from our government and military is appreciated, not only by active Seafarers but also by our brothers and sisters in the AMMV, many of whom sailed with the SIU during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The retirees know from experience that in years past, such gratitude wasn’t always so apparent. Today, it’s a different story. Because of the solid cooperation throughout our industry—including with our friends at the Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation, the Maritime Administration, the U.S. Transportation Command, the Military Sealift Command, the Military Traffic Management Command, the Coast Guard and elsewhere—so many key people understand what the merchant marine means to our national security. They know that reliable, efficient sealift, carried out by U.S. crews on U.S.-flag ships, is absolutely vital to our armed forces. There’s no other explanation for the fact that our crews returning from the war are being greeted with medals and well-earned words of praise, both from the military and from the administration. I say “well-earned” because the U.S. Merchant Marine provided exceptionally capable, dependable sealift during Operation Iraqi Freedom. We crewed up every ship when called upon. We sailed into harm’s way to support our troops. We put on our anti-chemical gear when the alarms sounded, and we continued doing our jobs without interruption or complaint. We worked side-by-side with the military personnel assigned to the vessels, and we did so with professionalism and respect. A special word of acknowledgement goes out to the Seafarers who lined up for the inoculations required by the government to sail aboard ships mobilized for the war. Less than one percent of our members who initially signed aboard the ships decided against taking the shots. That shows the commitment and patriotism of our membership. When I discussed the merchant marine’s role in Operation Iraqi Freedom with the AMMV delegates and officials, their faces lit up like those of proud parents. Even though many of them don’t personally know any active SIU members, they keep an eye on our work. On the heels of the war, they responded with a collective nod of approval. Coming from them, it means a lot. As more and more ships return home, the recognition our crews are receiving is heartening. But it’s also important that we continue looking ahead. After the Persian Gulf War a dozen years ago, the Pentagon took a close, hard look at our nation’s sealift capacity. One result of that examination is the current LMSR fleet, built or converted since the mid-1990s. Each of those 19 U.S.-flag ships sailed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. They were valuable tools in the capable hands of U.S. crews. A similar study of our sealift assets in Iraqi Freedom should take place immediately. Do we have enough tankers? Enough RO/RO capability? Enough tonnage and manpower to endure a longer conflict, or perhaps even multiple wars that could happen at the same time? With the Iraq war as a guide, the answers should be attainable. At the end of World War II, many a leader told our mariners, “We couldn’t have done it without you.” Today’s crews are hearing the same message. Those sentiments reinforce the belief that, as a nation, we must take every step necessary to ensure a strong U.S. fleet. We must do so in part because there will be another war—next year, in five years, or whenever. History says such conflicts are inevitable. And when the next one rolls around, there is no doubt whatsoever that the U.S. Merchant Marine will be there, as we have since the Revolutionary War. Ready to support our troops. Ready to deliver the goods. Ready to do our part to ensure victory. Volume 65, Number 6 June 2003 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. 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 © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Updated Program Would Boost U.S. Fleet The House Armed Services Committee last month cleared legislation that includes an expansion and 10-year extension of the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). Committee members approved the Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1588), which includes the updated MSP, by a vote of 58-2 on May 14. The House was preparing to take up H.R. 1588 as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press. According to a release issued by the Armed Services Committee, the reauthorized MSP would increase the number of vessels in the MSP fleet from 47 to 60. The program would begin Oct. 1, 2005, as the current MSP expires. Since last year, U.S. maritime unions including the SIU have campaigned for an extended, expanded MSP, citing the program’s value to national defense. They also have emphasized the need for participants to have adequate time to plan for a new MSP—something that necessitates action long before the current program expires. Before the committee’s recent vote, SIU President Michael Sacco and the presidents of the American Maritime Officers; Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association; and Masters, Mates & Pilots submitted a letter to all committee members urging their support of an upgraded MSP. “The MSP and its maritime security fleet of militarily useful U.S.-flag commercial vessels and their American citizen crews serves as a fundamental and increasingly important component of our nation’s sealift capability,” the presidents wrote. “Not only will a larger maritime security fleet ensure that the Department of Defense has an even greater capability to meet the sealift sustainment and manpower needs of our Armed Forces, but will provide a greater, much-needed base of employment for American merchant mariners who crew the government’s sealift vessels as well as the vessels operated by private industry for our government in time or war or other international conflict.” Rank-and-File Financial Committee Approves Union’s Records for 2002 A committee of rank-and-file members, elected by their fellow Seafarers during the May union meeting in Piney Point, Md., has reviewed the SIU’s financial records for the year 2002 and found them in good order. Serving on the committee were Brian Gross, Michael Joel, Bill Kelly, Dan Marcus, David Martz, James Walker and John Wozunk. In its report, the committee noted, “All records used in connection with the union’s financial operations were reviewed fully…. We find that the headquarters of the union is taking all steps possi- ble to safeguard union funds and to see that the disbursements of the union are in accordance with the authority delegated to them and that, at the same time, there is a striving effort to increase day-today efficiency of our operation.” The use of an annual financial committee is required by Article X, Section 15 of the SIU Constitution. It reads: “The Annual Financial Committee shall make an examination for each annual period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations.” Serving on the financial committee are (from left) Brian Gross, Dan Marcus, James Walker, SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, Bill Kelly, David Martz, Michael Joel and John Wozunk. Committee Selects 6 for 4-Year Scholarships The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan has announced six SIU scholarship recipients this year. Selected by a panel of professional educators last month were one Seafarer and five dependents of SIU members—for a total monetary value of $120,000. In past years, Seafarers were eligible for three of the scholarships—one four-year, $20,000 award and two $6,000 stipends for a two-year course of study at a college or vocational school. This year, however, none of the applicants was eligible for the two-year awards. David Denizac from Orlando, Fla. is the Seafarer selected for the 2003, four-year scholarship. The five dependents of SIU members are Eurel S. Manzano, son of Edwin Manzano; Erin K. Williams, daughter of Stephen Williams; Janet L. Ostendarp, daughter of Frances Ostendarp; Christopher A. Balatico, son of Albert V. Balatico; and Katelan J. Steel, daughter of Inland member James A. Steele. This year’s selection committee, meeting in San Antonio, was appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. The panel was composed of the following scholars and academicians: Dr. Michael Glaser, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; Dr. Gayle A. Olson, University of New Orleans; Dr. Henry Toutain of Gustavus Alolphus College in Minnesota; Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Charles County (Md.) Community College; Dr. Charles Lyons Jr., American Association of Colleges and Universities; Father David A. Boileau, Ph.D., Loyola University; Dr. Keith Schlender, Medical College of Ohio; and Professor Louis Fernandez, provost and vice president of academic affairs, California State (San Bernardino). The selection committee, meeting this year in San Antonio, Texas, is composed of (from left) Dr. Keith Schlender, Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Father David A. Boileau, Dr. Henry Toutain, Dr. Gayle A. Olson, Dr. Michael Glaser, Professor Louis Fernandez and Dr. Charles Lyons Jr. June 2003 �17611_p1,3,8.qxd 5/27/2003 2:41 AM Page 3 Seafarers Honored for Supporting Troops Medals, Certificates Awarded as Crews Return from Operation Iraqi Freedom SIU members who sailed during the combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom are returning home to shows of gratitude in ports throughout the United States. The Department of Transportation and its Maritime Administration (MarAd) are hosting shipboard and pier-side ceremonies for dozens of U.S.-flag ships that sailed during the war. Crew members are being presented with Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals and certificates. The medals are awarded to those who serve on U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving American and allied military forces. Overall, more than 100 SIU-crewed vessels mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Our partnership with maritime labor is absolutely vital, and you are a tremendous gift to our country,” stated U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary Michael P. Jackson at a ceremony May 5 aboard the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel Cape Washington in Baltimore. “You’re part of a long tradition and you added to that tradition. From the Revolutionary War, through both World Wars, the Korean War and up to today, our mariners have willingly defended and served this nation with enthusiasm and valor.” “The war was an absolute success because of you,” stated Rear Admiral Paul Schultz, special Seafarers and SIU officials are joined by representatives of the administration and the armed forces during last month’s awards ceremony aboard the Cape Washington in Baltimore. assistant to the commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), aboard the Cape Washington. “During my 30 years in the Navy, I learned how to fight and I learned I could not fight without our oilers and supplies coming behind me. It has to be done by heavy lift.” The Cape Washington ceremony typified those that have taken place in Baltimore; New Orleans; Charleston, S.C.; Houston and elsewhere in the U.S. Standing under cover on a cool, rainy day, Seafarers said they appreciated the recognition, but were more grateful that their efforts had helped the coalition forces achieve victory. “Our crew had different backgrounds, but everyone pulled SIU President Michael Sacco (center) congratulates AB Rafael Clemente and Chief Cook Roslyn Brooks on the Cape Washington. War Zone Bonuses Approved A high-ranking official from the U.S. Defense Department recently confirmed that war zone bonuses have been approved for U.S. mariners who sailed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The bonuses are applicable for operations between March 19 and May 2. Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Charles Abell last month signed off on a memo that reads, “Pursuant to Title 5, United States Code, section 5348(a), I determine that it is in the public interest to authorize the payment of ‘war zone’ bonuses and harbor and vessel attack bonuses to merchant mariners. Such payment is commensurate with current and historic practices in (the) maritime industry during periods of hostility. “Approval of payment of these bonuses is effective with this determination and is authorized for vessels in the Arabian Gulf west of 57 degrees longitude and the Gulf of Aden/Bab al Mandab Straits between 43 degrees west and 45 degrees west longitude and 12 degrees north and 13 degrees north latitude, on and after the commencement of hostilities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom….” The bonus amount reportedly is equal to 100 percent of base pay. Additionally, unlicensed mariners who sailed in support of the war will receive the same Imminent Danger Pay increases that recently were awarded to CIVMARS. The Imminent Danger Pay increase is retroactive to Oct. 1, 2002 for areas identified by the government as imminent danger zones since then. (War zone bonuses and imminent danger pay cannot be awarded for the same time.) together,” said Bosun Rick James, who lives in Baltimore. “Everyone knew we had a job to do, like when we got the anthrax inoculations (at the start of a 95day voyage that ended in Kuwait). We all knew it was a very important mission, and we were determined to deliver the goods.” Electrician Randy Clark, who resides in the Houston area, said he and his shipmates were committed to their role as part of the nation’s Fourth Arm of Defense. “Every one of our guys was mission-oriented and focused on getting the job done,” he recalled. “Communications were restricted —there was a complete blackout for the sake of operational security—but everyone understood.” He added, “The soldiers aboard were gentlemen and professionals the entire time.” AB Marshall Turner of Mobile, Ala. noted that the Cape Washington was caught in a waterborne limbo near Turkey while talks unfolded concerning the coalition’s use of that country as an entry point. “We left from Beaumont (Texas) Feb. 6 with tanks and other materiel,” Turner said. “We had to wait a month at sea because of the situation in Turkey.” Chief Steward Rayfield Crawford of Baltimore said the Seafarers and officers “were glad to help out. That’s our job, that’s what we do. I sailed during Vietnam, and it’s basically the same thing today—we’re here to support the troops.” SA Kenneth Seals from Mobile said the voyage was “all right, just long. Everyone got along okay. We had nobody but each other and a lot of sea time.” Noting that the ship sailed into high-risk areas, he added, “I was nervous at times, but as they say, it had to be done. I will say that hearing about [the war] is one thing, being there is something else.” Chief Cook Roslyn Brooks, who sails from the port of Norfolk, Va., said the steward department and the entire crew “stuck together and gave each other support…. We’re blessed to be in America, compared to many other places.” Second Cook/Baker Andre Zene from Mobile said, “It was a successful trip. We all had God in us. There were good days and bad days, but we all stuck together and were committed to success.” Mariners Deliver SIU President Michael Sacco, a guest speaker at the Cape Washington ceremony, said Operation Iraqi Freedom “is just the latest of many examples why our nation’s security is bestserved by a strong U.S.-flag fleet. You can bet it won’t be the last.” He also pointed out that mariners will continue to play an important role in delivering materiel to rebuild Iraq. “I know that even though the heavy combat is over, plenty of sealift mis- SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (left) and Houston Port Captain Kevin Cook each offered enthusiastic praise for the Cape Texas crew. sions lay ahead as we move into the next stage of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As always, we’ll get the job done.” Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert applauded the patriotism of the returning mariners. “We greatly appreciate the efforts of our mariners and their willingness to serve our nation. Our mariners are great team players and their contributions directly contributed to the success of Operation Iraqi Freedom,” said Schubert. He described the war as “one of the best sealift efforts in U.S. history, and that’s no exaggeration. It was the most successful in terms of speed, effort and cooperation.” M. Nuns Jain, director of MarAd’s South Atlantic Region, said the crew members’ and officers’ “dedication and spirit on a daily basis is what made this mission a success. There also were many people in the supporting cast, and I’m proud of your efforts.” Lt. Cmdr. Norwin Fischer of the Military Traffic Management Command said to the crew, “This wouldn’t be possible without dedicated men and women like yourselves. The sealift this time was far superior to what it was in Desert Storm, and I thank the crew.” In a press release issued May 7, MSC also commended U.S. Merchant Mariners for their performance during Operation Iraqi Freedom. MSC Commander Vice Adm. David Brewer said he has been impressed with the expertise, professionalism and assistance that the commercial contract mariners have provided during normal operations and in times of conflict. “Commercial mariners are also heroes because of their unequivocal willingness to put themselves in possible harm’s Continued on page 11 Bosun Rick James is interviewed by a Baltimore TV crew after the Cape Washington ceremony. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Friday, July 4, 2003 for the observance of Independence Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. June 2003 The crew of the Cape Texas, pictured at an observance in Houston, was credited for rapid delivery and accident-free voyages. Seafarers LOG 3 �17611_p4,6,12_15.qxd 5/27/2003 2:58 AM Page 4 Union Mourns Retired Gov’t Services VP ‘Buck’ Mercer Roy “Buck” Mercer, the first to hold office as vice president of the SIU Government Services Division, passed away May 4. He was 80. “We have lost a great and dear friend as well as an advocate for members of the union,” said SIU President Michael Sacco. “Buck devoted much of his energies over the years toward the merger of the east and west coast CIVMARS contracts. Through his dedicated efforts, this unification became a reality in March of this year. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones,” Sacco concluded. “Buck was a great man, a charismatic leader and a dedicated brother. He truly will be missed by all of us.” Born in Spokane, Wash., Mercer began his career with the Seafarers in 1942, making a lone trip as a messman aboard the Brother Mercer (left) was heavily involved in the civil rights movement. Here, he poses with former NAACP Executive Director Benjamin Hooks during an AFL-CIO-sponsored reception held in 1993 in honor of Hooks’ retirement. General Gorgus, an Army Transport Service vessel. He then joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards in Seattle and worked his way up the galley ladder. He became a chief steward in 1948. Mercer continued sailing until 1956 when he became a patrolman in Seattle. He held that position until 1961 when he transferred to San Francisco. Not long thereafter, Mercer was designated as an organizer for the old Military Sea Transport Union (MSTU)—the coalition that merged into the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District in 1985. By 1963, Mercer was secretary-treasurer for the MSTU. He held that position until the merger. Mercer became vice president of the Seafarers International Union of North America during the 1970s, continuing to work from the division’s headquarters in San Francisco. Mercer retired from the SIU in 1999 following more than 50 years of service as a mariner and union official. He lived in Las Vegas with his wife, Fermear “Dee” Mercer, who survives him. Six sons also survive Mercer: Brian Jenkins of Seattle, Allen Estes of Tacoma, The late Roy “Buck” Mercer (right), retired vice president of the SIU Government Services Division, confers with retired SIU VP West Coast George McCartney. The two were attending a Maritime Trades Department Convention in 1988 in Bal Harbor, Fla. Wash; Terrell Estes of Tracy, Calif.; Kim Estes of Cypress, Calif.; Tony Estes of San Antonio and Byron Brown of Dallas. Retired SIU Vice President West Coast George McCartney recalled Mercer’s contributions to the MC&S. “Buck was very active with the founding of the Marine Cooks & Stewards as well as its merger into the SIU,” McCartney said. “He was a very conscientious, honest, sincere, dedicated guy.” Ed Turner, president of the MS&C when it merged with the SIU, worked with Mercer for many years. “I knew him for something like 30 or 40 years,” Turner said. “We sailed together Notice – SARS Printed below is a recent notice from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The notice, dated May 8, 2003, is posted on CDC’s comprehensive SARS web site, located at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/index.htm Interim Guidelines for Personnel Boarding Maritime Vessels from Areas with SARS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking reports of outbreaks of a respiratory illness called severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). CDC has issued two types of notices to travelers: advisories and alerts. A travel advisory recommends that nonessential travel be deferred; a travel alert, does not advise against travel, but informs travelers of a health concern and provides advice about specific precautions. CDC updates information on its website on the travel status of areas with SARS, as the situation evolves. The primary way that SARS appears to spread is by close person-to-person contact. Potential ways in which SARS can be spread include touching the skin of other persons or objects that are contaminated with infectious droplets and then touching the eye, nose or mouth. This can happen when someone who is sick with SARS coughs or sneezes droplets onto themselves, other persons or nearby surfaces. It is also possible that SARS can be spread more broadly through the air or by other ways that are currently not known. Preliminary studies in some research laboratories suggest that the virus may survive in the environment for several days. As with many other infectious illnesses, one of the most important ways to prevent infection with SARS is to keep your hands clean, either by frequent washing with soap and water or by use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Detailed information about hand hygiene is available at the CDC website. There is currently no evidence that SARS infection is spread through contact with objects or packages including those arriving from areas with SARS. Special handling of such items is not indicated; however, hand hygiene as described above is recommended for routine prevention of infections. For prevention of SARS in the workplace, the routine use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, gloves or surgical masks for protection against SARS exposure is currently not recommended, except when providing medical care to suspected SARS patients. If a passenger or crew member must be detained or assisted and appears to have a respiratory illness or may have traveled from one of the areas listed above, try to keep him or her separated from the other passengers as much as possible and immediately contact the appropriate authorities and assistance such as the U.S. Quarantine Station with jurisdiction and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). In the interim, provide the ill passenger with a surgical mask, if available. A surgical mask can reduce the number of droplets coughed into the air. If a surgical mask is not available, provide the passenger with tissues and ask him or her to cover his or her mouth and nose when coughing. When an ill passenger is unable to wear a surgical mask, others on board should wear surgical masks when in close contact with the patient. Persons who develop symptoms of SARS within 10 days of being in close contact with someone with suspected SARS, or within 10 days of arriving from an area with SARS, should follow the precautions described in CDC’s exposure management guidance. Persons who have been exposed and have symptoms should not go to work, school, church or other public areas; and should seek health-care evaluation promptly. Before the evaluation, the individual should inform their healthcare providers about the possible exposure to SARS so arrangements can be made to prevent the possibility of spreading the infection in the health-care setting. many times…Buck sailed out of Seattle. “He was one of the best people I have ever known…a great worker and a super union official,” Turner continued. “I think perhaps the greatest thing you can say about a seafarer is that they were good shipmates. Buck was all of that and more. I’ll miss him greatly.” Chet Wheeler, SIU Government Services Division representative, said Mercer “helped a lot of people, brought a lot of people along and gave them opportunities. I knew him for 30 years and I can say with certainty that from the beginning he was in a leadership role on his own merits.” SIU President Tells AMMV Today’s Mariners Uphold Role as 4th Arm of Defense When SIU President Michael Sacco addressed the 2003 convention of the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV), he told the group that today’s Seafarers are upholding the tradition of the U.S. Merchant Marine by providing vital support for the armed forces. Addressing the approximately 200 AMMV delegates and officials May 8 in Atlantic City, Sacco noted, “The sealift effort of World War II almost defies belief. It’s a story of incredible courage, unwavering patriotism, steadfast determination and relentless hard work. You earned the title of America’s ‘Fourth Arm of Defense.’ “I’m pleased to report that the men and women of today’s U.S. Merchant Marine are proudly carrying on your tradition,” he continued. “Based on all the feedback we’ve gotten (concerning the merchant marine’s performance in Operation Iraqi Freedom)— from high-ranking individuals in the administration and in the military—there’s no question the merchant marine did a great job. All of you share in the credit, because you set the standard.” The SIU president covered several other topics during his address. He recalled how the SIU, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, the AMMV (which includes many retired Seafarers) and others worked together to secure veterans’ status for World War II mariners. He brought the audience up-to-date on the camContinued on page 5 CDC Removes Advisory Against Travel to Singapore The CDC on May 6 issued a notice which reads in part: CDC is now downgrading its traveler’s notification for Singapore from a travel advisory to a travel alert. Reasons for removal of the advisory include the following: Currently, SARS transmission in Singapore is limited to a small number of households and a well defined specific community setting through direct person-to-person spread. The onset of symptoms of the last reported case not occurring in a defined community setting was on April 14, 2003. More than 20 days, or two SARS incubation periods, have elapsed since that date. Monitoring by the Ministry of Health of Singapore indicates that there are no new outbreaks of illness in Singapore, and there is adequate surveillance for SARS in place…. CDC continues to recommend that U.S. travelers to Singapore observe precautions to safeguard their health. To minimize the possibility of infection, avoid close contact with large numbers of people as much as possible. CDC does not recommend the routine use of masks or other personal protective equipment while in public areas. 4 Seafarers LOG AMMV President Hank Cap (left) introduces SIU President Michael Sacco. June 2003 �17611_2,5,7.qxd 5/27/2003 2:57 AM Page 5 OECD Report Examines Mechanisms Hampering Ownership Transparency Some Shipowners Hide Behind Web of Corporate Entities The Maritime Transport Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in March issued a report that reviewed vessel registration provisions in various ship registers to assess possibilities available to beneficial owners to mask or hide their identity. Entitled Ownership and Control of Ships, the report was based on the argument that an increase in transparency in the ownership and control of ships enhances security. If follows that if potential terrorists find it more difficult to hide their activities, then this would greatly assist security forces in the detection and pre- vention of maritime-related terrorist attacks, as well as the apprehension of perpetrators. The work concluded that it is very easy and relatively cheap to establish a complex web of corporate entities to provide effective cover to identities of beneficial owners who do not want to be known. The chief means available to owners to hide their identity, according to the report, are not necessarily found in the shipping registers themselves, but in the sometimes-related corporate registers. Both open and traditional registers may be susceptible to use by entities seeking to mask their identity, the report said. Anonymity may be sought for a variety of reasons, some legitimate and some absolutely illegal, the report suggests. It recommended that steps be taken to identify what solutions might be applied to increase transparency and that “best practices” be developed for adoption by ship registers to maximize transparency while protecting necessary commercially sensitive information. The SIU and the International Transport Workers’ Federation last year testified before the U.S. Congress concerning the need for transparency of ownership. Both the union and the federation emphasized that the current lack Maritime Roundtable With Rep. Istook of transparency common to runaway-flag shipping poses a potentially serious security threat to America. The key findings of the OECD report include: That it is very easy and relatively cheap to establish a complex web of corporate entities to provide very effective cover to the identities of beneficial owners who do not want to be known. While some ship registers actively facilitate and promote anonymity for reluctant owners, the principal mechanisms are not the registers themselves, but the corporate mechanisms that are available to owners to cloak their identity. These corporate mechanisms are readily available in many jurisdictions. The most important single feature that facilitates anonymity of individuals is the ability of corporations to be registered as owners of vessels. The most common and effective mechanisms that can provide anonymity for beneficial owners include bearer shares, nominee shareholders, nominee directors, the use of intermediaries to act on owners’ behalf and the failure of jurisdictions to provide for effective reporting requirements. The most common institutional devices used to create corporations are private limited companies and international business corporations. Other devices such as trusts, foundations and partnerships may also be used. Open registers, which by definition do not have any nationality requirements, are the easiest jurisdictions in which to register vessels that are covered by complex legal and corporate arrangements. The arrangements will almost certainly cover a number of international jurisdictions which would be much more difficult to untangle. Some institutional arrangements involving dependencies, overseas territories and jurisdictions with special constitutional and/or administrative arrangements, (as exist, for example in the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands and Australia), as well as some free trade arrangements may also provide opportunities—albeit complex and perhaps risky ones—for beneficial owners seeking anonymity to achieve their objectives. Efforts are Ongoing To Improve Port, Shipboard Security SIU Port Agent Bryan Powell (fourth from left) recently participated in a “maritime roundtable” with U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook (third from left) and others in Seattle. Topics included the U.S. Maritime Security Program and its related Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; Jones Act and cargo preference issues; and contributions of the U.S. Merchant Marine to recent military operations in Iraq as well as to the war on terrorism. Other participants in the roundtable included (from left) Charlie Wellens, Pacific Northwest director of operations for Maersk Sealand; Gregg Trunnel, director of the Pacific Northwest Maritime Institute; Rep. Istook; Powell, the union’s port agent in Tacoma, Wash.; Vince O’Halloran, port agent for the Seafarers-affiliated Sailors’ Union of the Pacific; and Mike Jewel, patrolman for the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association. Seafarers, Operating Engineers Ask Congress to Shut Dredging Loophole Members of the House of Representatives recently heard testimony from U.S. dredgers in support of a legislative solution to correct a misinterpretation of a 1992 amendment that was aimed at augmenting control over ownership in the domestic dredging trades. U.S. funds are used to support dredging operations. The SIU and the International Union of Operating Engineers submitted a joint statement for the record of the April 30 hearing, jointly conducted by the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment (both parts of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure). The unions’ statement read in SIU’s Sacco Addresses AMMV Continued from page 4 paign to reauthorize the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP), and he encouraged all AMMV members to ask their senators and congressmen to support the reauthorization. “I know we can count on you in this effort, and I know you’ll spread the word to your fellow members in the AMMV chapters all around the country,” Sacco said. “We need your support on this issue, because you are a formidable force and a respected group…. June 2003 The bottom line on the MSP program is that it’s good for America, and it’s a good value.” Sacco also described the conditions faced by today’s mariners, noting some of the similarities and differences from bygone eras. “As you can see, though, there’s at least one important part of our job that hasn’t changed since World War II,” he declared. “We’re still the Fourth Arm of Defense, and we still deliver —anywhere, anytime.” Earlier during the convention, Hank Cap was reelected president of the AMMV. part, “Our support for clear and emphatic U.S. cabotage policies is unwavering. An American-flag fleet owned, controlled and crewed by U.S. citizens is in the national interest, today more than ever. Unfortunately, it is becoming more and more apparent through aberrations in U.S. laws foreign interests are making inroads into the domestic transportation market. In the last decade, foreign shipping interests have entered the domestic cargo trade through lease-financing schemes and have entered the domestic dredging trade through a misguided interpretation of ownership requirements. “The question before the Congress today is whether the U.S. coastwise laws are being interpreted correctly. Are U.S. dredging companies, which adhere to the basic tenets of U.S. cabotage policy, enjoying fair competition or has the playing field been skewed? Have we established in the United States an environment that allows one particular dredging company to Continued on page 8 The United States, since the infamous events of September 11, has taken a number of steps to reduce its vulnerability to terrorist attacks. Even before the dust of the World Trade Center had settled, the U.S. Coast Guard established security zones in various major U.S. ports. The Coast Guard, along with other agencies, then proceeded to utilize existing legal authority to mandate a variety of maritime security enhancements. U.S. maritime unions including the SIU have been very active in moving toward greater shipboard and port security. The SIU has met with representatives from U.S.-flag operators, the Coast Guard, numerous U.S. ports, the International Transport Workers’ Federation, the International Maritime Organization and the International Labor Organization to facilitate the identification and enactment of effective, realistic and fair security rules. Congress got involved, enacting several security measures. The major legislation relating to the maritime industry is the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. This act contains a number of provisions authorizing the Coast Guard and other agencies to establish maritime security standards and mandate certain security enhancements to be undertaken by the industry. Following are some of the latest of the ongoing developments in the port security arena. Senators Seek GAO Probe Citing concern that greater efforts are needed to address port security mandates in the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), a pair of U.S. Senators—Fritz Hollings (D-S.C.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.)—recently requested that the General Accounting Office look into the matter. As reported earlier in the Seafarers LOG, the MTSA, which Senator Hollings authored, was signed into law last November and created some the nation's first post-September 11 maritime security guidelines. In a letter dated May 12 to GAO Comptroller General David M. Walker, the senators wrote, “We remain concerned about the adequacy of security at our nation's port facilities. The events of September 11, 2001 demonstrated how vulnerable the most everyday aspects of our transportation system and commerce can be to acts of terrorism. Yet our ports remain exposed and susceptible to acts of terrorism that could cause a large loss of life and economic disruption. “By most accounts, current inspection levels of containerized cargo are insufficient, and technology currently is not deployed to allow for the non-intrusive inspection of such cargo,” they continued. “Based on recent briefings given to our staff, we are concerned that the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have failed to ensure that all requirements of the Act are being executed effectiveContinued on page 8 Seafarers LOG 5 �17611_p4,6,12_15.qxd 5/21/2003 2:40 PM Page 6 U.S. Rep. Hunter Accepts ‘Salute to Congress’ Award House Armed Services Committee Chair Has Strong Record Supporting Maritime The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee recently reaffirmed his strong support for the U.S. Merchant Marine. U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (RCalif.), honored May 6 with the Propeller Club of the United States’ annual Salute to Congress Award, told a maritime audience in Bethesda, Md. that their industry stands for the projection of American security and power around the world. He also applauded the nation’s sealift efforts during Operation Iraqi Freedom and discussed the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP) reauthorization bill, which at that time was being finalized in Congress. Speaking of the MSP in particular and the industry in general, Hunter said, “We are going to attempt to start to turn the ship around. We have one set of rules in trying to put this thing together: That everything must be done to assure American-made military products, American-operated and U.S.-crewed vessels. The product of the American maritime industry is freedom.” “The product of the American maritime industry is freedom.” —U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter He added, “We have an obligation in this country and the rest of the free world. That (obligation) is to remain strong; to be able to project power. If you don’t have sealift, you are not going to be able to project American power.” Hunter has been a powerful advocate for the U.S. shipping and shipbuilding industries. In recent years, he has cosponsored a resolution expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Jones Act, worked with fellow lawmakers to restore funding for the Title XI shipbuilding loan guarantee program in the federal budget and sponsored legislation to encourage development of the American-flag cruise industry, among other things. Last year, he chaired separate hearings on the MSP and the threat of runaway-flag shipping to U.S. national security. Those hearings took place before the Armed Service’s Committee’s Special Oversight Panel on the Merchant Marine. Hunter was elected in 1980 to represent California’s 52nd congressional district. In his current capacity as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, he focuses on defense and related matters, such as military facilities, naval fuel reserves, Department of Defense, intelligence activities, pay, promotion and retirement. He also serves on the House Select Committee on Homeland Security. A Vietnam veteran, the congressman served in the 173rd Airborne Division and the 75th Army Rangers. The annual Salute to Congress dinner in 1985 was established by The Propeller Club of the United States to honor a member of Congress who demonstrated leadership in furthering the cause of the American Merchant Marine and allied industries. The salute affords an opportunity for all segments of the maritime industry to get together at one forum with not only their own senators and congressional representatives, but also members of Congress from all over the country to discuss U.S. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Duncan Hunter future growth of the U.S. fleet. Recent recipients of the Salute to Congress Award include U.S. Senator Fritz Hollings (D-S.C.), U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (RAlaska) and U.S. Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.). Jamian Appointed MarAd Deputy U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta last month announced the appointment of John Jamian as the deputy administrator for the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MarAd). “John brings a wealth of experience to the department. His leadership and team-building skills will be invaluable in achieving the department’s strategic goals, and will prove to be important assets as we meet the challenge of improving our nation’s maritime transportation systems,” said Mineta. “I welcome him aboard my team.” In a press release announcing the appointment, MarAd said that Jamian “has extensive experience in the maritime industry and international transportation and trade development. During his tenure as a Michigan legislator, which began in 1991, he served as chairman of the House Task Force Committee on Port and Maritime Affairs. As executive director of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, he was instrumental in helping to revive cruise ship tourism on the Great Lakes after a 30-year absence. Additionally, Jamian has worked closely with the U.S. Coast MarAd Deputy Administrator John Jamian Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers on a variety of maritime-related projects.” The agency reported that Jamian most recently served as executive director of the Armenian Assembly of America, a Washington-based, nationwide organization promoting public understanding of Armenian issues in America. Maritime Administrator Captain William Schubert said, “I appreciate John’s background and look forward to working with him. His experience in the port community will make him an excellent addition to the Maritime Administration.” As deputy administrator, Jamian will assist in leading the operations of an 850-person agency, which includes five regional offices and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He also will oversee issues concerning the Great Lakes and inland waterways, deepwater ports, as well as segments of the Marine Transportation System initiative. MarAd’s mission “is to promote the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced United States Merchant Marine, sufficient to carry the nation’s domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of its waterborne foreign commerce, and capable of serving as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency. MarAd also seeks to ensure that the United States enjoys adequate shipbuilding and repair services, efficient ports, effective intermodal water and land transportation systems, and reserve shipping capacity in time of national emergency.” Notice Unlicensed Apprentice Program For individuals interested in attending the unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, please note that there has been some misinformation, particularly via messages on the world wide web about the school’s apprentice program. To qualify for the program applicants must be at least 18 years of age (or 17 years of age with parental consent). This requirement is necessary to comply with Coast Guard regulations. There is no upper age limit for individuals wishing to participate in the program. The program provides training for entry-level positions, and includes practical work on a vessel. The program is physically rigorous. Teamwork is stressed and apprentices live in open-berthing dormitories and take meals together. Applicants must be able to meet certain physical requirements, specified by United States Coast Guard regulations and maritime industry standards. If you are interested in attending the school, please call (301) 994-0010, ext. 5342, or visit www. seafarers.org. 6 Seafarers LOG SIU President Michael Sacco (left) greets TOTE President and CEO Bob Magee shortly before Magee addressed the Propeller Club. Senator Landrieu, TOTE CEO Magee Featured at D.C. Maritime Gatherings U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (DLa.) said commercial shipping “has a great story to tell” and encouraged the industry to publicize its value to the nation. U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) President and CEO Bob Magee last month offered insights concerning the U.S. maritime industry during separate addresses to the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Propeller Club. Landrieu spoke to the group on May 15. She encouraged the industry as a whole to be aggressive in essentially competing with other industries for funding. She also expressed support for the U.S.-flag cruise industry, describing it as “prime for growth.” Magee on May 6 discussed domestic liner ship economics, TOTE’s new Orca class vessels, major Alaska marine investments and short-sea shipping. He also detailed the key participation of the TOTE’s SIU-crewed Northern Lights in Operation Iraqi Freedom. TOTE CEO and President Bob Magee discussed the company’s new builds for the U.S. fleet. June 2003 �17611_2,5,7.qxd 5/22/2003 4:17 PM Page 7 2003 Scholarships Assist 6 in Attaining Goals The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan has announced six scholarship recipients for 2003—with a total monetary value of $120,000—marking the 50th anniversary of this generous SIU benefit. Selected by a panel of professional educators last month were one Seafarer and five dependents. In past years, Seafarers were eligible for three of the scholarships—one four-year, $20,000 award and two two-year, $6,000. This year, however, none of the Seafarers who applied was eligible for the two-year awards. On this page are brief descriptions of the backgrounds and educational goals of the six college-bound students. Christopher Balatico graduated 12th in his class of 280 last month from Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, La. The 18-year-old plans to earn a degree in biochemistry at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and then continue at the medical school there, with the goal of becoming a dermatologist. He noted in his scholarship application that as a young child he developed a passion for the science of medicine. “I love people and I cannot think of anything more rewarding that comes with knowing that one is educated and equipped to help people who are sick and in need.” Balatico was very active during his high school career. Taking honors and advanced placement classes, he managed to maintain his high grades, participate in extracurricular activities and work part time at a creamery, where he helped make ice cream, among other duties. He was an active member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, French and Latin clubs and also attained a first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Additionally, he was honored and featured in the 34th, 35th, 36th and 37th editions of Christopher Balatico June 2003 David Denizac Receives Seafarers Award As a recipient of the fouryear, $20,000 scholarship for Seafarers, David Denizac, 39, is now on the road to fulfilling his life-long dream of becoming a law enforcement officer. Denizac, a resident of Orlando, Fla., completed the entry training program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. in 1987 and has continued to upgrade his skills throughout the years. “Who’s Who Among American High School Students.” Balatico is the son of deep sea member Albert V. Balatico, who joined the union in 1990, sailing most recently as an AB aboard the Seabulk Mariner. David Denizac He earned a high school diploma from Thomson High Society and performed as an oboist in the school’s full orchestra as well as the jazz ensemble. After earning a degree in neurobiology, he plans to attend medical school and follow through with both residency and fellowship terms, eventually entering the growing field of psychoneuroimmunology. His father, Edwin Manzano, has been an SIU member since 1996. He is currently working aboard the Petersburg as an OMU. Graduating last month from Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas, with a 5.1 GPA, Eurel Manzano, 18, is well on his way to a career in medicine. Manzano, the second of two sons, first developed his love of science in elementary school. When he moved on to middle school, he committed himself to both academic and athletic pursuits, all the while continuing to maintain honor roll status. He then applied and was accepted to the Medical Academy at Hightower High School, where he participated in intensive medical courses and also took part in an internship at the coveted Houston Medical Center. He later participated in the summer research program at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Genomics Research lab to gain exposure to the field of genetics research. During his high school years, Manzano also held several leadership positions, most notably as student leader of the school’s 200-member marching band. He was a member of the National Honor Society and French Honor Janet Ostendarp, 38, is the wife of deep sea member Francis Ostendarp Jr., but was also a former Seafarer herself. Ostendarp grew up in Spokane, Wash., graduating from high school in 1983. She continued her education at Spokane Community College where she completed an associate of science degree in culinary arts. As a professional chef, Ostendarp moved to Bozeman, Mont. and then to Seattle, Wash. to cook and later to open her own French bistro. She left Seattle after five years to enter the trainee program at the Paul Hall Center. The LNG Virgo was the first ship on which Ostendarp worked in the steward department. After upgrading at Piney Point and receiving her chief cook endorsement in 1993, Eurel Manzano Janet Ostendarp School in Scranton, Pa. in 1999 and now would like to study criminal law at the University of Central Florida, “my dream since I was 10 years old,” he stated. While pursuing his studies, he also plans to volunteer his time to the local county sheriff’s parking enforcement unit. Denizac, who is currently a relief bosun on the USNS Capella, lives with his wife and daughter in Orlando. she decided to return to college to complete an associate of science degree in nursing. Since graduating in 1996, she has worked as a licensed registered nurse and also attends college full time. Her ambition is to expand her nursing knowledge by completing a graduate studies program to become licensed as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Ostendarp is currently attending courses at the University of South Florida, where she hopes to continue her education. Her husband, Francis, a deep sea member since 1984, is a recertified steward, currently working on board the El Yunque. A June graduate from Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, N.J., Katelan Steele has plans to enter the field of mathematics education and music. The 18-year-old has seen how Mr. Olsen, a teacher with enthusiasm and creativity at her own school, got students excited about learning, and she would like to follow that example. “I always considered becoming a teacher,” she noted in her application, “but through day after day of seeing Mr. Olsen slowly entice minds and inspire learning, I knew that I wanted not only to be a teacher, but to be a great teacher, a Mr. Olsen.” Steele’s workload (account- Katelan Steele ing honors, calculus honors, history honors and AP English) was balanced by sports (field hockey and lacrosse) as well as other student activities (student council, performing in the school musical). She also continued to work a part-time job. Her father is James Steele, an inland member since 1988. A passion for success has been the driving force for Erin Williams, 18, throughout her high school years in Orangefield, Texas, where she ranked second in a class of 116. Williams plans to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio with the ultimate goal of becoming an occupational therapist. But there are some steps she must take before reaching that goal, and Williams is up to the task. To join the occupational therapy program at the University of Texas, San Antonio, she first must acquire a number of credits of prerequisite study, which she plans to do through the honors college there, majoring in biology with a minor in Spanish. In high school, Williams was junior class historian and National Honor Society president. She also was active in student government and the drama club in addition to her heavy course load. Williams stated in her application: “I am sure that my passion for learning will lead me to make a difference in the world, and the Seafarers International Union can be proud” to have had a part in that. Her father is Stephen Williams, an inland member. He currently sails as a tugboat captain aboard the tug Helen Moran. It’s never too early to start thinking about college. Seafarers and their spouses and dependent children who are contemplating furthering their education should start thinking now about applying for an SIU scholarship for next year. Don’t wait until the last minute! Erin Williams Seafarers LOG 7 �17611_p1,3,8.qxd 5/27/2003 3:19 PM Page 8 Lt. General Tours School Lt. Gen. Gary H. Hughey (right in photo at left), deputy commander of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), last month toured the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. He is greeted by (from left) Unlicensed Apprentices Selina Sobers, Jaime Diaz and Gabriel Albino. At right, Hughey visits the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School (part of the Paul Hall Center) with SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (center) and Paul Hall Center Safety Director James Hanson. TRANSCOM is responsible to the U.S. Secretary of Defense for the nation’s defense transportation systems. Port/Shipboard Security An Ongoing Challenge Continued from page 5 ly and in a timely manner as Congress intends and that major problems have arisen in the coordination among federal agencies on various issues and the key maritime stakeholders, both at home and abroad. “We, therefore, request GAO’s assistance in evaluating the implementation of the new statutory requirements to promote port security.” The senators asked that the GAO examine the administration’s methodology and approach toward the initial port vulnerabil- ity assessments and how they estimate the costs associated with fixing the deficiencies. The legislators also are seeking the tactic for developing the Sea Marshal program, the Automated Vessel Identification System, the maritime intelligence system requirements, the transportation worker ID cards, and the effort to certify secure systems of international intermodal transportation. They also have requested an examination of how the administration will assess security efforts in foreign ports. Each of these elements is mandated in the new port security laws. Port Funding The Department of Homeland Security last month awarded $75 million to “high threat” ports nationwide. This funding was derived from the FY 2003 supplemental appropriations, signed into law in April. An additional $35 million was set aside for radiological defense at the ports in New York/Newark and Charleston, S.C. The Coast Guard has estimated that it will require over $6.6 billion over the next 10 years for private port facilities alone to meet the baseline mandates in the new federal port security laws. Another Port Security Bill In another move on Capitol Hill, Senator Diane Feinstein (DCalif.) in April introduced a bill entitled the Anti-Terrorism and Congress Hears Dredging Testimony Continued from page 5 operate under an entirely separate set of rules? Maritime labor firmly believes that an unfair competitive environment does exist today in the U.S. dredging industry, which can no longer be tolerated and must be corrected by the U.S. Congress.” The unions noted that in 1992, Congress enacted legislation designed to tighten control over the domestic dredging fleet. The amendment clarified that the 75 percent citizen ownership requirement, mandated in U.S. cabotage policy, would apply to all vessels engaged in dredging in U.S. navigable waters, including any entity that charters a vessel for dredging in U.S. waters. As recalled in the statement, in the spirit of fairness, Congress included a grandfather clause to allow the Stuyvesant, a U.S.-built, U.S.-flag hopper dredge to continue in domestic operation under charter to Royal Boskalis, a Dutch company, for as long as the Stuyvesant remained under the American flag, or until the end of its useful life. In addition, Congress permitted Royal Boskalis to operate other existing U.S.-flag hopper dredges and other non-hopper dredges that worked with the Stuyvesant or would be needed in the event of the disability of the Stuyvesant. “For several years, this amendment worked as intended by the U.S. Congress,” stated the 8 Seafarers LOG SIU and the Operating Engineers. “However, the U.S. Customs Service in 1998 issued a rather broad interpretation of the grandfather clause that has allowed Royal Boskalis to expand into a much larger non-hopper segment of the dredging market. As a result, Royal Boskalis today controls a fleet of 16 vessels, including at least six dredges, through a joint venture with Bean Dredging known as Bean Stuyvesant LLP. Today, Boskalis, the largest dredging company in the world conducting 35 percent of the world’s dredging operations in more than 50 countries, is primed to dominate the U.S. dredging market. Contrary to congressional intent in 1992 to limit foreign interest in the U.S. dredging trade, the Customs Service ruling has in effect circumvented the will of Congress when it bestowed on a foreign company benefits not offered to U.S. companies and thereby in all reality encouraged its rapid expansion in the domestic dredging market.” The unions further stated, “The level playing field intended by the Congress has been turned upside down. The Bean Stuyvesant joint venture enjoys access to the financial resources of its foreign parent, Royal Boskalis, and as a result is in a position to destabilize U.S. market conditions, thereby hindering the ability of some American companies to obtain suitable financing. Further, Bean Stuyvesant enjoys trading advan- tages not available to other U.S. industry participants. The Bean Company is free to charter its dredging equipment to a non citizen—no American company can do so. Bean Stuyvesant has the commercial flexibility to reflag its equipment and then return to the American flag and American market without asking congressional permission—no American company can do so…. “Clearly, the Bean Stuyvesant operation goes well beyond the intent of Congress when it approved the 1992 amendment to tighten the control over ownership in the U.S. domestic dredging trade. Congressman Billy Tauzin, Chairman of the Coast Guard Subcommittee and floor manager of the 1992 legislation, was very clear about the intent of Congress when he stated that the purpose of the amendment was to ‘close loopholes in the Federal law’ and to ‘make all domestically operated dredges subject to the same documentation and ownership requirements as other vessels under the coastwise trade laws.’ Unfortunately, the Customs Service interpretation has opened a wide loophole that has benefited foreign interests at the expense of American operators adhering to the standards mandated by the U.S. Congress. The Seafarers International Union and the Operating Engineers urge the Congress to close the door to the Stuyvesant loophole.” Port Security Act of 2003 (S. 746) to prevent and respond to terrorism and crime in or through ports. This measure would, if enacted, impose detailed requirements for electronic filing of manifests and mandate federal inspections of shipments at overseas locations, among other things. According to several sources, including the Journal of Commerce, the bill calls on the Department of Justice to collect data on port crimes. The FBI did not incorporate cargo theft as a separate category in its crime statistics in July 2002 when Senator Hollings initially introduced his port security legislation. The proposal also calls for advanced electronic reporting of cargo manifest data, and “shipment profiling.” Many of the bill’s provisions echo the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) 24-hour rule. However, shippers and intermediaries—as well as carriers—would provide “the appropriate information regarding each shipment,” according to the bill. The bill also would raise the penalty for filing false information to $50,000 from $1,000. Feinstein’s bill also would require carriers to use both a verbal description for cargo and a Harmonized Tariff System code number. Another data element would be the “continuous synopsis record” for the vessel. This is one of the new security provisions in the revised Safety of Life at Sea convention that International Maritime Organization members adopted late last year. In introducing her bill, Feinstein said measures that the government has taken to date to improve port security do not go far enough, or fast enough. She concluded that ports “remain almost as vulnerable today as they were before September 11.” Phase 2 of 24-hour rule In another development, the CBP on May 1 launched the second phase of enforcement for the 24-hour rule. This directive, which became effective Dec. 2, 2002, requires an advance cargo declaration from sea carriers. CBP uses the cargo data to identify and eliminate potential terrorist threats before a vessel sails from a foreign port to U.S. ports, rather than after a vessel and its cargo arrives in the United States. Among the expanded enforcement actions which came on line under the second phase: CBP on May 4 issued “Do Not Load” messages for containerized cargo that has an invalid or incomplete cargo description. Enforcement efforts initially were focused only on significant violations of the cargo description requirements of the 24-hour rule. The use of such vague cargo descriptions as “Freight-All-Kinds,” “Said-ToContain,” or General Merchandise” no longer will be tolerated. “Do Not Load” messages for clear violations of the consignee name and address requirement were issued May 15 by CBP. Under this change, consignee fields left blank, or the use of “To Order” and “To Order of Shipper” without corresponding information in the consignee field and notify party field, or consignee name with no address, incomplete address or invalid address are not acceptable. Also on May 15, CBP published monetary penalties for Foreign Remaining on Board (FROB) cargo that has an invalid cargo description and has been loaded on board the vessel without providing CBP a 24-hour time frame for targeting. Carriers may be assessed a $5,000 penalty for first violation and $10,000 for any subsequent violation attributable to the master. Non-vessel operating common carriers may be assessed liquidated damages in the amount of $5,000. Every subsequent violation will also be $5,000. Enforcement of the 24-hour rule began Feb. 2 with the initial phase focused on significant violations of the cargo description requirement. If cargo was loaded without prior approval by CBP, the container was denied permit to unload at all U.S. ports. CBP reportedly reviewed more than 2.4 million bills of lading between Feb.2 and April 29. About 260 containers with inadequate cargo descriptions were denied loading for violation of the 24-hour rule. Most of these violations were resolved in time for the shipment to make its original voyage. June 2003 �17611_p9-10,22-24.qxd 5/27/2003 3:05 AM Page 9 HOUSTON Left: Members of the Seafarers International Union recently showed their support for Machinists and Aerospace Workers in Houston. The informational picket line was set up to highlight the need for a new contract for the workers at Westwood College of Aviation Technology and to pressure the company to bargain in good faith. From the left are SIU Patrolman Chad Partridge, OS Michael Russo, SIU Patrolman Dave Heindel Jr. and Recertified Bosun Ralph Moore. Seafarers on the Job GALVESTON The Sound Reliance and its accompanying double-hulled barge 5502—one of the three new articulated tug-barge (ATB) tank vessel units crewed by SIU members—recently docked in Galveston to pick up a load for the West Coast. Aboard the vessel are (from left, front row) AB Sherman Sakatani, AB Daniel Monjarres, Captain Tom Lenfestey, SIU Patrolman David Heindel Jr., Cook Karen Mischel and Chief Engineer Jeremy Abel. In the back are AB Marc Tomuschat and 2nd Mate Bobby Boone. ABOARD THE AMERICAN TERN Chief Cook Elizer Saintvil (left), SA Lourdes Calderon (center) and Chief Steward Breon Lucas enjoy working aboard the American Tern. This was Lucas’ first job as chief steward and he thanked the crew and officers for all their support and encouragement, especially Capt. Edward Sica and Capt. Tim Adams. The SIUcrewed American Tern, operated by Osprey Ship Management for the Military Sealift Command, supports Operations Deep Freeze and Pacer Goose, the annual resupply missions, respectively, to McMurdo Base in Antarctica and Thule Air Base in Greenland. ABOARD THE MAERSK MISSOURI The photo at right and those below were taken in Elizabeth, N.J. at a payoff earlier in the year aboard the Maersk Missouri. The vessel is one of four modern Panamax GClass vessels operated by Maersk Line, Ltd. and enrolled in the U.S. government’s Maritime Security Program. The containership is in service between the U.S. East Coast and ports in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Indian subcontinent. From the left are SIU Patrolman Oscar Lopez, QMED James McParland, QERM Joe Brown and QERM Robert McMurray. ABOARD THE USNS IMPECCABLE QMED William Ryan, 57, passed away March 5 after a long battle with cancer. His ashes were scattered at sea, 120 miles east of Cape Hatteras, N.C. Ryan, who joined the SIU in 1990 after service in the U.S. Navy, was a resident of Hampton, Va. All off-duty crew members aboard the USNS Impeccable (Maersk Lines) observed a minute of silence for their fellow seafarer. They included OS Dustin Gallop, EU Dennis Middleton, Bosun James Gregory and AB Denyse Sineath as well as Capt. Philip Knauss, Chief Engineer Gary Perry, 1st Engineer Steve Miller, 2nd Engineer Lee Bernheisel and 3rd Engineer Sean Wills. Left: Chief Cook Melvin Hite listens attentively during the shipboard meeting. Taking care of necessary paperwork at payoff are SA Denis Cossio (left) and AB Terry Arbuah. Recertified Steward Gary Griswold enjoys working in the gleaming galley area aboard the Maersk Missouri. Everything is still very new—and neat—aboard the Maersk Missouri, from the wheelhouse (left) to the mess hall. June 2003 Seafarers LOG 9 �17611_p9-10,22-24.qxd 5/27/2003 10:35 AM Page 10 Union Industries Show 2003 ‘The American Dream, Union-M Made’ T AFL-CIO SecretaryTreasurer Richard Trumka (second from right) and Maryland State & District of Columbia AFL-CIO President Fred D. Mason, Jr. (second from left) are greeted at the SIU booth by SIU President Mike Sacco (far right) and AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Secretary-Treasurer Frank Pecquex. The 2003 Union Industries Show was the first major event conducted at Pittsburgh’s new convention center. he SIU and its affiliated union, the United Industrial Workers (UIW), participated in the annual AFL-CIO Union Industries Show May 25 in Pittsburgh. More than 200,000 visitors turned out for the freeadmission event, which took place at the new David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The show is produced by the AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades Department, in collaboration with area unions, central labor councils, state labor federations and union-contracted employers. This year’s theme was “The American Dream, Union-Made.” Recapping the event, the Union Label and Service Trades Department noted in a statement, “The show appealed to all age groups: retirees, young families, teens and tots. Visitors saw the latest in American-made autos, motorcycles, recreation vehicles, hardware, work clothes, sporting goods, baked goods and groceries. Skilled union members demonstrated their trades and talents—and offered information on the training that prepared them for good union jobs and the pay and benefits that those jobs provide.” Charles Mercer, president of the department, described the show as “an educational and entertaining experience for the whole family. The exhibits, demonstrations and prizes offer something for everyone.” Billed as the largest exhibition of union workers’ skills and services, the show featured millions of dollars worth of unionmade, American-made products. Mercer pointed out that in recent years the show also has evolved into an educational forum to provide participating unions the opportunity to showcase the skills and expertise of their members and the value they add to their communities and lend to the nation. UIW-contracted companies that participated in the 2003 show included Franklin International, Bron Shoe, and Worthington Foods, each of Columbus, Ohio; Church & Dwight of London, Ohio; A&E Products Group of Ringtown, Pa.; Sealy Mattress of Williamsport, Md.; and Southern California-based Cott Beverages USA (San Bernardino), Chicken of the Sea (Terminal Island), La Victoria (Chino), Juanita’s Foods (Wilmington) and the Queen Mary (Long Beach). Information on the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education’s unlicensed apprentice program also was available at the booth shared by the SIU and UIW. This was the first major event at the 330,000 square-foot convention center, but the third time that Pittsburgh has hosted the Union Industries Show. The show first was conducted in 1938. It skipped some of the World War II years, but restarted in 1948 in Milwaukee and has run every year since. Other show visits to Pittsburgh were in 1965 and 1982. Union Label and Service Trades Department President Charles Mercer (wearing tie) is pictured at the booth shared by the SIU and UIW. Joining him are (back row, from left) UIW VP Herb Perez, UIW VP Bill Ellis, retired UIW VP Bill Dobbins, MTD Secretary-Treasurer Frank Pecquex, (front, from left) Carmella Spadaro and UIW National Director John Spadaro, Mercer and Jody Dobbins. UIW National Director John Spadaro (with back to camera) handles one of the many giveaways that are part of the show’s attraction. The United Auto Workers show off one of their new vehicles. Food items were a big part of the SIU-UIW display. Bron Shoe (left) and the Queen Mary (right) are two of many UIW-contracted companies that participated in this year’s show. More than 200,000 visitors attended the four-day event. 10 Seafarers LOG June 2003 �17611_p11.qxd 5/27/2003 3:02 AM Page 11 Returning Seafarers Honored Continued from page 3 way to deliver vital military cargo to our war fighters in support of our nation’s defense,” Vice Admiral Brewer said. MSC Maritime Prepositioning Supporting Our Troops Ships Project Officer Mike Neuhardt stated, “Commercial mariners bring professional experience in ship maintenance, navigation and cargo transportation to the fight. Their history of service in prior wars is legendary.” ABOVE: QMED Bob Maurer (second from left) receives his commendation on the Cape Washington. Pictured from left to right are Transportation Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson, Maurer, Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert and M. Nuns Jain, director of MarAd’s South Atlantic Region. BELOW PHOTOS: Second Cook/Baker Andre Zene, GVA Kenny Seals, AB Hector Regalado and QMED George Murphy accept their awards from the same trio. The SIU-crewed Baldomero Lopez, part of the U.S. Military Sealift Command’s prepositioning fleet, mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom in support of U.S. troops. MSC notes that prepositioning vessels “contain nearly everything the Marines need for initial military operations—from tanks and ammunition to food and fuel to spare parts and engine oil.” Pictured below are some of the Seafarers who sailed aboard the Baldomero Lopez during the war. AB George Marfo, AB Timmy Kotsis, QMED Pumpman Dan Kresconko, QMED Talib Diekins Cook/Baker Louis Hyde Chief Steward Scott Dottino SA Virgilio Hoffman Chief Steward Scott Dottino, QMED Pumpman Dan Kresconko Right: AB George Margo, Bosun Gerald Kelly, SA Charles Arasa REMINDER/NOTICE: NEW POLICY REGARDING VACATION APPLICATIONS Effective immediately, original payroll vouchers must be submitted to verify employment—in addition to any Coast Guard discharges—for all vacation applications. These original documents will be returned to the applicant along with the vacation check. Failure to submit original pay vouchers could delay the processing of vacation benefits. June 2003 Left: AB Leroy Reed, AB Rodolfo Garcia, AB Ricardo Abella, AB Larry Childress Seafarers LOG 11 �17611_p4,6,12_15.qxd 5/22/2003 7:50 PM Page 12 The SIU-crewed USNS Watkins arrives in Kuwait during pre-war sealift operations. As in past conflicts, U.S. merchant ships transported most of the materiel during Operation Iraqi Freedom. ‘P The Watkins’ RO/RO capabilities were called upon during six separate voyages to Kuwait. You name it, the Watkins probably carried it during the war. The Seafarers-crewed ship transported U.S. helicopters, ammo, tanks, radar equipment and much more. 12 Seafarers LOG June 2003 �17611_p4,6,12_15.qxd 5/21/2003 2:47 PM Page 13 Proud to do Our Part’ USNS Watkins Crew Shares Camaraderie With U.S. Army and Delivers the Goods From last August through the combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the SIU-crewed USNS Watkins made six voyages to Kuwait, where it offloaded materiel for U.S. armed forces. Throughout those many months, miles and cargoes, the ship ran trouble-free and the crew embraced its mission. “Every single person did a great job,” said Bosun James Walker, who was aboard the Watkins for four of the six voyages. “The SIU crew members were efficient, and we were proud to serve and support our troops. That’s the way we felt—proud to do our part.” As more and more Seafarers illustrate their experiences from Operation Iraqi Freedom, it appears reasonable to describe the Watkins as generally representative of the more than 100 SIU-crewed ships involved in the mission. With vessels returning to U.S. ports across the country (many of the ships will continue sailing for the postwar sealift operations), Seafarers are reporting that their wartime voyages were characterized by quiet resolve and patriotism, long hours and a cooperative spirit that helped overcome potential obstacles. Walker also touched on another common theme: respectful camaraderie between the merchant mariners and the armed-forces personnel who provided shipboard security. “When we carried the Army personnel, it gave you a whole new sense of the mission,” the bosun stated. “You get to know the Army guys, it makes you even more proud to do your part. They have their own discipline and way of doing things, but they felt like family. It was a hard thing to see them go into the desert when we had to leave Kuwait. But I always wished them well, thanked them and told them to come home safe.” The Watkins, operated by Maersk Line, Limited for the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), is part of the large, medium-speed, rollon/roll-off (LMSR) fleet of 20 vessels built or converted as a result of studies examining U.S. sealift capabilities during the Persian Gulf War. For Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Watkins transported U.S. helicopters, tanks, ammunition, ambulances, bridge equipment, cranes, tow trucks, supply trucks, jeeps, humvees, mine-locating equipment, radar systems and more. The cargo was discharged in Shuaybah, Kuwait. Walker noted that the voyages to Kuwait marked “the first time for the chief mate and I to deploy the (ship’s) bridge, and we did it in record time. The captain complimented us on how fast and safe we did it. I can’t say enough about the SIU crane drivers we had. They’re very welltrained, and that makes a big difference.” The bosun also praised the steward department, “who on every trip had to serve at least 20 extra people at sea and at least 40 extra people in port. They never slacked off a bit.” Bosun James Walker said crew members showed quiet but persistent resolve in delivering the goods. Pictured from upper left are Walker, 2nd Mate (and SIU hawsepiper) Stephen Barry, QMED Julian Rozier, OSs John Jackson and Terrance Jones, and GUDE Maurice Gilchrist. June 2003 Seafarers LOG 13 �17611_p4,6,12_15.qxd 5/27/2003 2:59 AM Page 14 SEATU Members Commended for Rescue Even though Jeff Zeller and Brian Bollinger—both members of the Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trades Union (SEATU), an affiliate of the SIU—weren’t expecting anything in return for saving a person’s life two years ago, when the recognition came recently in the form of a Coast Guard Public Service Commendation Award, it was a nice surprise. Zeller, 47, a senior deckhand aboard the Alton Belle, and Bollinger, 35, a deckhand on the same vessel, were at their regular duties Sept. 21, 2000 when a phone call from the police—who had been notified by passersby— informed them that someone had jumped from a nearby bridge and needed assistance. The two quickly jumped into the Alton Belle’s rescue boat and arrived at the scene three or four minutes later. It was a cold and windy day, and they weren’t really able to see the woman, who apparently had tried to commit suicide, until they were about 25 feet from her. Once they pulled her from the river and got her into the boat, they sped to emergency crews waiting on shore. (A spokesman from the hospital where she was taken later said she had not been injured in the fall.) This was another good example of how training and practice pays off. Zeller has been aboard the Alton Belle since 1991 (even before SEATU became the bargaining unit for the vessel’s crew members) and has taken a number of training courses conducted onsite by instructors from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Bollinger also has rescue training; prior to becoming a SEATU member nine years ago, he was a fireman and EMT. Additionally, weekly drills are held aboard ship, and the rescue boat is often put in place when someone has threatened to jump from the bridge, “but this was the first time I actually rescued someone,” noted Zeller, “and it felt great.” Since the city of Alton does not have a regular Coast Guard presence or a dedicated water patrol for the many pleasure boats in the area and the occasional bridge jumper, the marine crew of the Alton Belle is often asked to render assistance. John Mosele, senior captain of the Alton Belle, nominated Zeller and Bollinger for the prestigious award, which represents the highest traditions of humanitarian service. U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Jeff Carie came aboard the Alton Belle April 16 to present both men with the Public Service Commendation Award in recognition of their “swift action” in saving the life of the 46-year-old woman who jumped from the Clark Bridge into the Mississippi River. It may have taken the Coast Guard a little longer than usual to recognize the contributions of these two men due to manpower shortages following 9/11 as well as homeland security issues, but Zeller and Bollinger were both surprised and proud of being recognized for their work. Both, however, noted modestly, “We were just doing our job.” The Telegraph/John Badman Senior Deckhand Jeff Zeller (left) and Deckhand Brian Bollinger (right) listen as U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Jeff Carie reads the Public Service Commendation Award presented April 16 to the two SEATU members for rescuing a woman who jumped from a bridge into the Mississippi River almost three years ago. Training Pays Off in Sioux City Another rescue in which welltrained SEATU members played a part took place May 7 on the Missouri River in Sioux City, Iowa. The operator of a 35-foot Bayliner Cuddy Cabin was heading upstream and may have hit a piling. When the boat capsized, the operator was trapped inside for a short period of time but finally managed to extricate him- Captain Tim Kelly congratulates Senior Deckhand Teresa Beatty, a member of the SIU affiliate SEATU, for her help in a recent rescue operation. self and swim to the Nebraska side of the river, where he was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Tim Kelly, captain of the Argosy-Sioux City, learned of the emergency and sent two crew members, including SEATU member Teresa Beatty, a senior deckhand, out in the rescue boat to render assistance. Making sure no one else was trapped in the vessel, they attached a marker to the boat and returned to the Argosy for a larger line. The capsized boat was drifting down river, so they tied it to a wooden post near the bank and then turned it over to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. A salvage tow later pulled it from the water. This event happened during the same week that Bob Miller and Mike Daras, instructors from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., were on site aboard the Argosy-Sioux City conducting general safety training. They were returning from obtaining the supplies needed to conduct a How to Write to Congress Members of Congress may be contacted by letter or e-mail. To locate an address, go to www.senate.gov or www.house.gov. The SIU’s web site at (www.seafarers.org) provides links to those sites and to the White House under our “Member Benefits & Resources” section. When writing to U.S. senators and congressmen by mail or email, remember to be concise. State your purpose, be factual and explain how legislation probably will impact you and others. If writing about a specific bill, include its name and number (House bills begin with H.R., Senate bills with S.). Also be sure to include your name and return address. To write to a senator, address the letter to: The Honorable (Name) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 14 Seafarers LOG To write to a representative, address the letter to: The Honorable (Name) United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The telephone number for the Capitol switchboard is: (202) 224-3121. course on the use of fire extinguishers, Daras noted, when they saw a helicopter circling the area. By the time they got back to the vessel, the events had already unfolded and Daras says they only witnessed the end of the rescue. The Telegraph/John Badman The two Alton Belle crew members (Bollinger on the left and Zeller on the right) speed the rescued woman to emergency crews on shore. Plan Your Vacation at Piney Point UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Paul Hall Center is limited to two weeks per family. Member $40/day Spouse $10/day Child $10/day Note: There is no charge for children 11 years of age or younger. The prices listed above include all meals but do not include tax. School is out for the year, and it’s time for the longawaited summer vacation. You can give this subject lots of thought and consideration, but when it comes down to making your final selection, you can’t do better than a holiday at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. This benefit, unique to Seafarers, offers comfortable accommodations, three meals each day and lots of opportunities for activities that will please every member of the family—and all at a very reasonable rate (see box at left). Swimming, boating, fishing and playing tennis are but a few of the options available within the center complex. For those who wish to venture farther afield, the choices are endless. Piney Point is just a little more than an hour’s drive to any number of exciting destinations in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area (which includes Arlington and Alexandria, Va. and Baltimore and Annapolis, Md.)—museums, ballparks, historical sights, craft shows, concerts and much, much more. Send the completed application form (below) to the address listed and be able to look back on a memorable 2003 summer vacation. PAUL HALL CENTER TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information Name: ____________________________________________________________ Social Security number: _____________________ Book number: ____________ Address:____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Telephone number: __________________________________________________ Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: ____________________________ Date of arrival: 1st choice: ______ 2nd choice: ______ (Stay is limited to a maximum of two weeks) 3rd choice: ______ Date of departure: ___________________________ Send this completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075. 6/03 June 2003 �17611_p4,6,12_15.qxd 5/21/2003 3:00 PM Page 15 Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea APRIL 16 — MAY 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 11 4 8 34 39 13 16 23 10 7 2 6 20 1 23 21 239 4 3 5 3 9 21 12 15 10 14 0 2 6 5 3 13 10 135 1 1 0 0 14 8 3 10 20 5 1 1 0 2 0 14 9 89 0 5 1 6 18 24 4 9 13 6 3 0 3 12 1 15 17 137 0 5 1 2 15 14 6 5 6 5 1 2 2 14 1 11 5 95 2 4 0 2 3 19 9 8 11 16 1 1 2 6 2 18 5 109 0 0 0 1 6 4 2 6 9 3 1 0 0 4 2 8 5 51 0 5 1 1 10 14 7 7 2 3 1 1 3 11 1 7 5 79 0 2 1 9 19 16 5 5 14 8 4 3 1 19 1 10 17 134 2 2 1 4 1 6 9 6 1 12 1 2 1 3 1 5 7 64 0 1 1 0 0 7 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 20 0 0 0 7 9 11 2 6 8 0 4 1 0 15 1 12 13 89 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 4 3 6 1 2 6 0 1 0 2 8 0 5 4 42 0 3 2 10 7 15 7 8 35 14 0 2 2 15 0 17 7 144 1 3 2 8 13 22 3 5 24 8 4 20 1 7 1 19 13 154 0 0 0 3 2 4 1 2 2 0 1 0 1 4 0 2 2 24 0 0 1 3 5 8 2 3 9 3 0 2 2 8 1 8 7 62 Totals All Departments 510 452 314 329 246 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 4 4 1 9 11 4 7 4 10 1 1 3 2 1 13 13 89 1 1 0 1 5 6 2 4 4 2 0 1 0 1 2 8 5 43 1 2 0 0 12 21 3 1 8 4 1 1 4 7 1 9 11 86 2 14 3 11 42 52 27 26 49 24 8 2 13 29 0 43 38 383 3 4 5 7 18 42 13 24 21 19 3 4 7 15 3 25 20 233 2 3 1 0 28 18 7 23 37 12 3 4 4 4 2 34 22 204 0 1 0 0 4 6 1 1 4 4 1 0 1 6 0 6 1 36 0 5 1 8 19 28 10 9 21 12 5 5 7 15 1 15 12 173 1 6 1 4 10 29 12 11 19 19 4 1 2 8 1 23 9 160 1 1 0 3 14 8 2 7 14 6 2 0 1 3 2 10 9 83 1 2 0 2 3 14 2 3 6 5 1 1 1 8 3 9 4 65 1 0 0 2 7 8 2 1 2 3 3 1 0 12 1 7 6 56 0 4 1 17 24 29 8 12 31 13 2 6 3 41 0 27 31 249 1 2 1 6 5 11 10 10 5 9 2 5 3 7 1 5 12 95 0 0 1 4 5 10 2 2 4 6 0 3 0 3 0 4 5 49 0 1 0 1 4 8 0 1 5 3 0 24 1 3 1 12 5 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 7 6 0 1 11 0 0 0 2 8 0 7 4 56 1 4 5 25 26 18 9 13 63 21 1 2 3 34 0 36 12 273 4 3 3 16 25 32 7 15 45 17 4 34 3 15 0 34 24 281 131 178 861 761 617 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 11 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 1 1 1 2 2 5 3 2 1 7 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 Algonac ..................Friday: July 11, August 8 Baltimore ................Thursday: July 10, August 7 Boston.....................Friday: July 11, August 8 Duluth .....................Wednesday: July 16, August 13 Guam ......................Thursday: July 24, August 21 Honolulu .................Friday: July 18, August 15 Houston ..................Monday: July 14, August 11 Jacksonville ............Thursday: July 10, August 7 Mobile ....................Wednesday: July 16, August 13 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: July 15, August 12 New York................Tuesday: July 8, August 5 Norfolk ...................Thursday: July 10, August 7 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: July 9, August 6 Port Everglades.......Thursday: July 17, August 14 San Francisco .........Thursday: July 17, August 14 San Juan..................Thursday: July 10, August 7 St. Louis..................Friday: July 18, August 15 Tacoma ...................Friday: July 25, August 22 Wilmington ...............Monday: July 21 ................................Tuesday: August 19* ................................*change created by Paul Hall’s birthday holiday ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals JOHN THOMAS THOMPSON Please contact your mother at (510) 843-0990 regarding an inheritance. SHIPMATES OF PAUL LEWIS Retired Recertified Bosun Paul Lewis would like to hear from former shipmates. He may be reached at (603) 969-2103. ENTRY DEPARTMENT *“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. June 2003 Piney Point .............Monday: July 7, August 4 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: July 22, August 19 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs July & August 2003 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters ATTENTION SEAFARERS CONTRIBUTE TO SPAD Seafarers LOG 15 �17611_p16_21.qxd 5/21/2003 3:12 PM Page 16 Seafarers International Union Directory NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report APRIL 2003 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 5 10 3 13 5 11 1 48 2 3 0 1 0 1 1 8 0 7 4 3 0 0 1 15 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III 2 1 5 6 2 1 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 3 15 4 8 0 13 3 46 6 4 7 12 4 128 30 191 10 10 5 10 0 33 12 80 0 27 17 24 0 0 5 73 1 6 2 5 0 1 1 16 0 1 6 20 5 47 20 99 0 3 0 9 0 48 6 66 0 21 7 14 0 0 6 48 0 2 2 2 0 9 1 16 2 7 3 14 2 74 7 109 3 1 1 5 0 33 4 47 0 12 3 10 0 0 2 27 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 3 1 6 1 2 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 6 3 3 0 0 0 12 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III 1 3 2 2 0 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 7 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 3 1 4 1 2 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 8 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 5 Port 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 0 3 3 6 0 2 0 14 0 3 1 4 0 11 2 21 1 6 2 10 0 0 2 21 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 0 0 0 7 0 18 3 7 0 9 0 37 0 4 4 32 0 0 2 42 18 28 0 52 0 0 11 109 2 47 14 100 0 0 16 179 Totals All Departments 92 41 53 35 0 20 115 441 302 327 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the LOG by Paul Lewis of Chesapeake, Va. It was taken of the deck gang on the Cornhusker State in April 1991 after a fourmonth trip to deliver its cargo of military supplies to Saudi Arabia in an effort to free Kuwait from the invading Iraqis. That was known as Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Lewis, who was the ship’s bosun, is standing second from right. The very same auxiliary crane ship, operated by SIU-contracted IUM, was deployed more than 11 years later in support of yet another conflict in that same part of the world—this time in Operation Enduring Freedom, the nation’s war against terrorism. June 2003 �17611_p16_21.qxd 5/27/2003 8:01 AM Page 17 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. O n this page (and page 20), the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of 31 retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA ALBERT ALEXANDER, 58, started his SIU career in 1965 in the port of New York. Born in Norfolk, Va., Brother Alexander is a veteran of the U.S Marine Corps. The deck department member enhanced his skills in 1997 and 2001 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. A resident of Virginia Beach, Va., he last sailed on the Sea-Land Performance. JOSEPH ARCH, 58, launched his career with the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Arch first went to sea on the Losmar, a Calmar Steamship Corp. vessel. Born in Honduras, he worked in the engine department and upgraded his skills earlier this year at the Seafarers training school. Brother Arch last shipped on the Chemical Explorer. He calls Meraux, La. home. GUADALUPE BANDA, 67, hails from Sugarland, Texas. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of New York. Brother Banda worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions as a member of the engine department. He honed his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 2002. Brother Banda last went to sea on the Diamond State. He is a resident of Houston. RUSELL BARRACK, 46, joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of Piney Point, Md. He first worked on a Hudson Waterways vessel. Brother Barrack shipped in the deck department as a bosun and upgraded his skills often at the Seafarers training school, completing the bosun recertification course in 1993. Brother Barrack’s last voyage was aboard the ITB Philadelphia. The Virginia-born mariner lives in his native state in White Stone. JIMMIE BINGHAM, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in San Francisco. The Mississippiborn mariner June 2003 worked in the steward department, most recently aboard the Ewa, an American Ship Management vessel. Brother Bingham makes his home in Oakland, Calif. MIGUEL HIDALGO, 69, started his SIU profession in 1961 in San Francisco. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Brother Hidalgo initially sailed aboard Delta Steamship Lines’ Santa Maria. The California-born mariner worked in the steward department. He last went to sea on the Cape Girardeau, an American Ship Management vessel. Brother Hidalgo is a resident of Daly City, Calif. EDWARD KING, 65, hails from Maryland. Brother King commenced his career with the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Baltimore. His first ship was the Van Horizon. A deck department member, Brother King improved his skills in 1977 and 2001 at the Seafarers training school. He last worked on the Atlantic Guardian, a Global Marine Systems vessel. Brother King calls Pikesville, Md. home. HARRY LIVELY, 57, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1977 in Seattle. Brother Lively, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, was born in Nevada. The steward department member upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center on a number of occasions, including in 1987 when he completed steward recertification training. His last trip was on the Sea-Land Voyager. Brother Lively is a resident of Roy, Wash. MUSTAFA OSMAN, 63, began his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New York. The engine department member first sailed aboard the Platte. Brother Osman upgraded his skills often at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md., attending the institution six times during his career. His final trip to sea was on the LNG Leo. The Arabian-born mariner now makes his home in Houston. SABINO PACHECO, 65, hails from Puerto Rico. He joined the SIU in 1978 in New Orleans. Brother Pacheco first sailed on a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. He worked in the engine department and last went to sea aboard the Discovery, a CSX Lines vessel. Brother Pacheco lives in his native commonwealth in the city of Santurce. STANLEY PAEA, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in San Francisco. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, he first sailed on Delta Steamship’s Santa Mercedes. The steward department member last worked on the Kauai, a Matson Navigation Co. vessel. Brother Paea was born in Hawaii and now calls San Francisco home. JOSE PEREZ, 65, started his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Born in Mayaguez, P.R., Brother Perez first went to sea on CSX Lines’ Houston. The engine department member upgraded his skills in 1975 and 1977 at the Seafarers training school. His last voyage was aboard the Crusader, another CSX vessel. Brother Perez lives in his native commonwealth in the city of Hatillo. PEDRO RODRIGUEZ, 70, was born in Puerto Rico. He launched his career with the SIU in 1967 in his native commonwealth. Brother Rodriguez initially sailed on the Coe Victory. A member of the steward department, he enhanced his skills in 1975 at the Paul Hall Center. His last trip to sea was aboard Puerto Rico Marine Management’s Guayama. Brother Rodriguez makes his home in Orlando, Fla. LUIS SADDY, 57, donned the SIU colors in 1968 in New Orleans. Brother Saddy first went to sea on the Steel Executive. The Nicaraguaborn mariner shipped in the engine department and enhanced his skills in 1978 and 2002 at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point. Md.. He last shipped on the Liberty Grace. Brother Saddy is a resident of Kenner, La. SOLOMON SHIELDS, 66, was born in New Bern, N.C. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brother Shields first sailed on the USNS Indomitable. He worked in the deck department and last worked aboard the Liberty Wave. Brother Shields makes his home in Bernice, La. JOSE TUMALE, 69, started his career with the Seafarers in 1980 in the port of Honolulu. He first sailed aboard the Oceanic Independence, a Cove Ship Management vessel. Born in the Philippines, Brother Tumale shipped in the steward department. He improved his skills in 2001 at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. His last ship was American Hawaii Cruises’ Independence. Brother Tumale resides in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. CLARENCE WILLIAMS, 74, embarked on his SIU career in 1967 in San Francisco. Brother Williams first sailed aboard the Santa Mercedes. The Louisianaborn mariner sailed in the steward department. His last voyage was on American Ship Management’s Ewa. Brother Williams lives in New Orleans. JOSEPH WILLIAMS, 78, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in San Francisco. Brother Williams first went to sea aboard the Santa Mariana, a Delta Steamship vessel. He worked in the steward department and in 1987 completed steward recertification training at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Williams last shipped aboard the Sea-Land Innovator. The Panama-born mariner now calls Oakland, Calif. home. INLAND JOSEPH ARNAUD, 63 was born in Louisiana. He started his SIU career in 1964 in Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Arnaud was a member of the deck department and most recently shipped as a captain. He lives in his native state in the city of Arnaudville. DAISY BELT, 74, launched her career with the Seafarers in 1980 in Kentucky. A native of St. Louis, she sailed as a member of the steward department, last working on an Orgulf Transport Co. vessel. She makes her home in St. Peters, Mo. ALDO BIJAZIC, 61, joined the SIU in 1985 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Boatman Bijazic worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Towing and Transportation. The deck department member enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1993. Born in Yugoslavia, Boatman Bijazic now makes his home in San Pedro, Calif. JAMES BRADDY, 54, began his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Philadelphia. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he first worked aboard an Interstate Oil Transport Co. vessel. Born in Ransonville, N.C., Boatman Braddy worked in the deck department as a captain. He enhanced his skills on five occasions at the Piney Point school. Boatman Braddy last shipped on an Express Marine, Inc. vessel. He is a resident of Belhaven, N.C. JAMES DONNELLY JR., 64, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Houston. Boatman Donnelly worked primarily aboard vessels operated by G&H Towing. Born in Kansas City, Mo., he worked in the deck department. Boatman Donnelly resides in Houston STEVE JONES, 62, was born in Florida. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A former member of the U.S. Army Reserve, Boatman Jones shipped in the deck department. He lives in Chunchula, Ala. JAMES F. ROCHE, 57, embarked on his SIU career in 1984 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Roche worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley. Born in Camden, N.J., he worked in the deck department. Boatman Roche now makes his home in Southampton, N.J. KENNETH VAUGHN, 62, launched his career with the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He shipped in the engine department and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1992 and 1998. The Robertsdale, Ala. native last worked on a vessel operated by Allied Towing. Boatman Vaughn resides in Norfolk. DAVID WALBLOM, 62, joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. The U.S. Navy veteran sailed in both the engine and deck departments. Boatman Walblom worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Towing & Transportation. A frequent upgrader, he attended the Paul Hall Center on four separate occasions. Boatman Walblom is a resident of Paramount, Calif. GREAT LAKES ROBERT HORN, 61, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in Detroit. Brother Horn is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Michigan, he shipped for the SIU in the engine department. Brother Horn worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Arnold Transit Co. He makes his home in his native state in the city of St. Ignace. SALEH NAGI, 64, donned the Seafarers’ colors in 1966 in Detroit. Brother Nagi initially Continued on page 20 Seafarers LOG 17 �17611_p16_21.qxd 5/21/2003 3:19 PM Page 18 Final Departures DEEP SEA ROBERT BECKWITH Brother Robert Beckwith, 65, died March 4. Born in Indiana, he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Brother Beckwith joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. He first sailed on an Anchorage Tankship vessel. Brother Beckwith worked in the engine department and last went to sea on the Sea-Land Patriot. He called Los Angeles home. LUIS CARRANZA Pensioner Luis Carranza, 81, passed away Jan. 26. He commenced his SIU career in 1960 in New Orleans. Born in Honduras, Brother Carranza sailed in the engine department, last working on the Green Mountain State. The late Sugar Hill, Ga. resident began collecting retirement stipends in 1993. JOHN DeCULTY Pensioner John DeCulty, 76, died Jan. 29. He started his SIU career in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother DeCulty was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. His first SIU ship was Isco’s Las Vegas Victory. The New York-born mariner worked in the deck department and lived in Miami. He last went to sea on the Sea-Land Express and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1992. JAMES DAVIS Pensioner James Davis, 79, passed away March 11. Brother Davis joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, his first SIU ship was Ore Navigation’s Oremar. Brother Davis was born in Greensboro, N.C. and sailed in the deck department. He lived in Jacksonville and began receiving his pension in 1978. FRANCIS HOWARD Pensioner Francis Howard, 74, died March 3. He joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Howard’s first ship was the Del Sud, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he worked in the steward department. The late Metairie, La. resident last went to sea aboard the Cape John. Brother Howard began receiving retirement stipends in 1991. JAMES JERSCHEID Brother James Jerscheid, 57, passed away March 8. The Maryland native began his SIU career in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Jerscheid initially went to sea aboard the Transyork, a Transwestern Associates vessel. The deck depart- 18 Seafarers LOG ment member made his home in Glen Burnie, Md. He last shipped on the Global Link. VOLDEMAR KOEL Pensioner Voldemar Koel, 80, died March 9. Brother Koel began his career with the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He first sailed on the Hurricane, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Born in New Jersey, Brother Koel shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was aboard Westchester Marine’s ITB New York. The former Lakewood, N.J. resident began receiving retirement compensation in 1984. LEONARD MAHAM Pensioner Leonard Maham, 89, passed away April 9. Born in Ohio, he joined the Seafarers in 1959 in New Orleans. Brother Maham initially went to sea on the Del Santos, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. He sailed in the deck department and began receiving his pension in 1980. Brother Maham lived in Lawrenceburg, Ind. JAMES McCART Pensioner James McCart, 80, died March 10. Brother McCart started his career with the SIU in 1965 in San Francisco. Born in Wichita, Kan., he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. His first ship was Whitehall Navigation’s Whitehall. Brother McCart last went to sea on the SeaLand Pacific. The steward department member began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1989 and made his home in Reno, Nev. WILLIAM RYAN Brother William Ryan, 57, passed away March 5. The U.S. Navy veteran donned the SIU colors in 1990 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He first sailed aboard Interocean Management Corp.’s Gopher State. The Pennsylvania native shipped in the engine department and last went to sea on the Maersk Arizona. Brother Ryan was a resident of Hampton, Va. PAUL SILTALA Brother Paul Siltala, 41, died March 3. Brother Siltala joined the Seafarers in 2001, first sailing aboard the USNS Dahl. The Park Rapids, Minn.-born mariner worked in the engine department and last shipped on Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Atlantic Forest. Brother Siltala called Sebeka, Minn. home. CALVIN TROXCLAIR Pensioner Calvin Troxclair, 65, passed away April 11. The Louisiana native launched his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in New Orleans. Brother Troxclair initially went to sea aboard Delta Steamship’s Del Norte. A member of the steward department, he began collecting retirement compensation in 1987. He last sailed on the OMI Champion. Brother Troxclair was a resident of Harvey, La. ROBERT TYLER Pensioner Robert Tyler, 73, died March 13. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he joined the Seafarers in 1953 in San Francisco. The Mississippi native first shipped aboard the Genevieve Peterkin. Brother Tyler worked in the engine department and last worked on the Sea-Land Oakland. He started receiving his pension in 1983 and lived in his native state in the city of Shubuta. INLAND EARL CANNON Pensioner Earl Cannon, 74, passed away April 5. He began his seafaring career in 1962. Born in Hopewell, Va., Boatman Cannon worked in the deck department as a captain. He started receiving his pension in 1997 and last sailed aboard a Red Circle Transport Co. vessel. Boatman Cannon lived in New Port Richey, Fla. FLOYD DEISS Pensioner Floyd Deiss, 78, died Oct. 17. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Boatman Deiss launched his career with the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. The New York native shipped in the deck department as a captain. He last worked aboard a Moran Towing of Maryland vessel. Boatman Deiss made his home in York, Pa. and began receiving retirement stipends in 1985. SELBY GASKINS Pensioner Selby Gaskins, 73, passed away Jan. 23. Boatman Gaskins embarked on his SIU career in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, he sailed in the engine department. Born in Dare, N.C., Boatman Gaskins worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Association of Maryland Pilots. He began receiving his pension in 1992 and made his home in Rodanthe, N.C. JOHN GILL Pensioner John Gill, 85, died March 22. Born in Alabama, Boatman Gill was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A member of the deck department, Boatman Gill worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Dravo Basic Materials Co. He began receiving pension payments in 1982 and lived in his native state in the city of Bay Minette. WESLEY KIRK Pensioner Wesley Kirk, 77, passed away Jan. 25. He joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Beaufort, N.C., Boatman Kirk worked primarily aboard Allied Towing vessels. The engine department member began receiving retirement stipends in 1988 and lived in Belhaven, N.C. JAMES NICAR Boatman James Nicar, 45, died March 1. Born in Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1993 in the port of Houston. Boatman Nicar worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Higman Barge Lines. He also sailed aboard the Sea-Land Atlantic. Boatman Nicar shipped in the deck department and lived in his native state. SIDNEY OPRY Pensioner Sidney Opry, 74, died Feb. 16. Boatman Opry started his SIU career in 1978 in Port Arthur, Texas. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, he sailed in the deck department as a captain. He was a native of Mamou, La., and worked primarily aboard Moran Towing vessels. Boatman Opry began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1996. He made his home in Pineville, La. MALCOLM SMITH Pensioner Malcolm Smith, 82, passed away Feb. 27. Born in Athens, Ala., Boatman Smith joined the Seafarers in 1959 in New Orleans. He sailed in both the steward and deck departments, working primarily aboard Dixie Carriers Offshore vessels. Boatman Smith was a resident of Slidell, La. He began receiving his pension in 1985. JEROME SZMAGALSKI Pensioner Jerome Szmagalski, 78, died Dec. 18. He joined the SIU in 1965 in Detroit. A U.S. Army veteran, Boatman Szmagalski sailed in Editor’s Note: The following brothers, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away: LEO G. ALEXANDER Pensioner Leo G. Alexander, 89, passed away March 27. Brother Alexander joined the NMU in 1946. Born in St. Lucia, West Indies, he initially shipped from the port of New York. Brother Alexander worked in the deck department and last went to sea aboard the American Builder. He started collecting retirement stipends in 1966. JAMES W. MUSTAFAA Pensioner James W. Mustafaa, 79 died April 14. He joined the NMU in 1947. Brother Mustafaa initially sailed from the port of Newport both the inland and Great Lakes divisions. He first worked on Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.’s Lemmerhirt. Born in Illinois, he shipped in the deck department. Boatman Szmagalski lived in Manteno, Ill. and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1989. BRADLEY THOMAS Pensioner Bradley Thomas, 69, passed away Jan. 23. He launched his career with the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Thomas was born in Virginia and first worked for the SIU aboard a Southern Carriers Corp. vessel. The U.S. Army veteran shipped in the deck department as a captain. Boatman Thomas made his home in Tangier, Va. and started receiving his pension in 1997. GREAT LAKES JOHN APPELT Pensioner John Appelt, 67, passed way Feb. 10. Born in Michigan, Brother Appelt started his career with the Seafarers in 1989 in the port of Algonac, Mich. The U.S. Army veteran sailed in the Great Lakes and inland divisions and initially worked on a Bob-Lo Island vessel. Brother Appelt was an engine department member, last sailing on the H. Lee White, an American Steamship Co. vessel. The former Croswell, Mich. resident began receiving compensation for his retirement in 2000. RAILROAD MARINE GARLAND BROOKS Pensioner Garland Brooks, 75, died Feb. 6. Brother Brooks began his SIU career in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The U.S. Army veteran worked in the deck department. Brother Brooks began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1994 and lived in his native Virginia in the city of Newport News. News, Va. aboard the Edward Burleson. Born in South Carolina, he worked in the steward department. Brother Mustafaa started receiving his pension in 1968. MIGUEL PENA Pensioner Miguel Pena, 78, died April 13. Brother Pena began his career with the NMU in 1945. The Puerto Rican–born mariner worked in the steward department and started receiving his retirement pay in 1984. Continued on page 20 June 2003 �17611_p16_21.qxd 5/21/2003 3:21 PM Page 19 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 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.. ALLEGIANCE (Maritrans), March 28—Chairman Samuel L. Porchea, Secretary Christina A. Middleton, Educational Director Christopher T. Sykes, Deck Delegate Michael Edwards, Steward Delegate Sherman Harper. Secretary announced employees must submit original payroll vouchers, along with Coast Guard discharges, when applying for vacation checks. Educational director urged mariners to take advantage of upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made to add water filters to faucets or purchase water purifiers, install separate washing machines in crew laundry for work and shore clothes, add juice machine in each mess hall and get deck mats for entryways. Steward department was thanked for great job and excellent chow. Next ports: San Pedro, Calif.; Anacortes, Wash. ENDURANCE (USSM), March 22—Chairman Dirk W. Adams, Secretary Rolando M. Lopez, Educational Director Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Deck Delegate Manolo de los Santos, Engine Delegate Teddie Carter, Steward Delegate Robert Gilliam. Chairman led discussion regarding necessity of possessing visa in order to sign on aboard any USSM vessel sailing to China. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep mess decks and common areas clean at all times. Educational director encouraged everyone to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center for self improvement and job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to include cost of living allowance in contract and increase pension benefits. Clarification requested on issue of safety shoes. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. HORIZON RELIANCE (Horizon Lines), March 30—Chairman John D. Kelley Jr., Secretary Thalis R. Ealy, Educational Director Andrew H. Hunt, Deck Delegate Russell D. Haynes, Engine Delegate Rolando F. Romanillos, Steward Delegate Muckbil A. Shaibi. Chairman announced payoff April 7 on arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Coast Guard inspection to follow. Everyone advised to check expiration dates on shipping documents and renew in timely fashion. Chairman asked those crew members getting off to leave rooms clean for next person. Secretary thanked all hands for helping keep ship clean. He also spoke about importance of contributing to SPAD. Educational director encouraged mariners to upgrade at Piney Point when time permits. Treasurer stated $500 in ship’s fund and asked crew to think of ways to spend it. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed show of thanks to steward department for job well done. Message from crew: “Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters serving on the ships in the Middle East.” INTEGRITY (USSM), March 30—Chairman Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, June 2003 Educational Director Dennis R. Baker, Deck Delegate Mark S. Bissonnette, Engine Delegate Carlos Bonefont, Steward Delegate German Solar. Chairman thanked crew for working well together on nice voyage with good weather. Secretary pointed out tax information in February LOG. Educational director reminded everyone to return movies to proper area and asked that crew try to keep new chairs in mess hall clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to increase pension and improve dental plan. New dryer installed in crew laundry. Bosun thanked steward department for special culinary delights and greatly appreciated barbecues. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J.; Charleston, S.C.; Miami, Fla.; Houston, Texas. PETERSBURG (IUM), March 30—Chairman James T. Martin, Secretary Oscar R. Angeles, Educational Director Carl D. Montoya, Steward Delegate Milagros A. Clark. Educational director encouraged members to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman read notification from appeals board regarding emergency procedures for reliefs. He also read congratulatory letters from President Mike Sacco and from General Handy. Next port: Diego Garcia. CAPE VINCENT (Keystone Shipping), April 10—Chairman Maurice Martin, Secretary Michael A. Congress, Educational Director Toby Z. Mendoza, Engine Delegate Walter V. Bagley, Steward Delegate Willie Pompy. Chairman reported Cape Vincent crew members are among 1,922 Seafarers sailing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ship has been at sea more than 70 days and completed first phase of mission by offloading in Kuwait. He commended crew for tolerance and good attitude “as we continue to support the war on terrorism.” Secretary noted ship’s slop chest has been upgraded and that there has been no liberty with the exception of a couple hours in Kuwait. Educational director stated Seafarers LOG available in crew lounge. Anyone interested in list of courses available at Paul Hall Center and application forms should check with him. Beefs reported in deck department. Request to have access to conference room to send e-mails has been forwarded to chief mate. Steward department given vote of thanks for excellent work. Vessel heading to Turkey. DEFENDER (USSM), April 13— Chairman Michael R. Hester, Secretary Raymond S. Garcia, Educational Director Olie E. Webber, Deck Delegate Joseph Humphrey, Engine Delegate Asher J. Liss, Steward Delegate Fidel Muñoz. Chairman acknowledged receipt of report from Asst. VP Contracts George Tricker regarding severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) advising crew members to pay attention to all notices and restrictions. Secretary reported smooth sailing. Educational director encouraged Seafarers to keep all shipping documents up to date and upgrade skills at Piney Point facility. No beefs or disputed OT reported, although deck department questioned lack of overtime. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. INNOVATOR (USSM), April 20— Chairman Steve Kastel, Secretary Mose Peacock Jr., Educational Director Chris Earhart. Chairman announced payoff April 22 on arrival in Long Beach, Calif. He talked about SARS in China, noting crew was not restricted to vessel while in Shanghai, but was requested by captain to stay on board. Educational director reminded everyone to keep STCW and zcards up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Unlicensed trainees in deck and engine departments doing good job. Clarification requested on vacation benefits and visa requirements for China. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. LIBERTY WAVE (Liberty Maritime), April 20—Chairman Rudy A. Santos, Secretary Frederick L. Washington Sr., Educational Director Alton Heckman. Chairman announced upcoming payoff in New Orleans. Ship will dock at First Street Wharf. Secretary asked those getting off to clean rooms and refrigerators and turn in room keys. He thanked everyone for separating plastic and paper refuse. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendations made for flashlights (for working on deck at night), refrigerator, toaster in crew’s mess, and second washer and dryer. Thanks given to unlicensed apprentice and steward department for jobs well done. MAERSK VIRGINIA (Maersk Line, Ltd.), April 6—Chairman Mohamed S. Ahmed, Secretary Hugh E. Wildermuth, Educational Director John A. Collins Jr., Deck Delegate Nathaniel A. Allin, Engine Delegate Conrado D. Martinez, Steward Delegate Leslie Davis. Chairman announced payoff on arrival in Newark, N.J. Secretary thanked crew for outstanding support in helping keep ship clean. Educational director urged Seafarers to take advantage of upgrading facilities at Paul Hall Center and check that shipping documents are not about to expire. Treasurer stated $990 in ship’s fund; $300 spent on movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications from VP Contracts Augie Tellez read regarding suspension of shipping rules during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Suggestion made to increase pension plan benefits. Safety items have been ordered. Steward department thanked for outstanding food and cleanliness of vessel. NEW YORK (ATC), April 21— Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Dencio Cayan, Engine Delegate Victor Bermudez, Steward Delegate Elmo Malacas. Bosun announced recent payoff April 14 in Valdez, Alaska. He talked about importance of paying union dues on time. He also informed crew that next trip to Valdez, ship will pick up 4-man riding gang. Secretary asked crew to be careful of new chairs in mess hall and not get wet pain on them. Educational director asked everyone to support union and upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center at every opportunity. Money exists in performance contract fund from company; suggestions being solicited as to how to spend some of it— perhaps for new television and radio for crew lounge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification received from headquarters regarding group 3 tour rotations. Thanks given to steward department for great Easter dinner. Crew wishes to recognize hard work of unlicensed apprentice Tyler Adams. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS MARILYN (OSG), April 19—Chairman Thomas P. Banks, Secretary Tyler N. Laffitte. Chairman thanked all hands for job well done on long round-the-world trip. Crew held up well, especially with one month in Malaysian shipyard. He announced payoff after arrival April 21 in San Francisco. Vessel will stay two days, then transit Sacramento River to Stockton. Chairman also commended unlicensed apprentice for job well done. “He will be a credit to the union.” Secretary thanked crew for helping keep lounge and mess halls clean. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade whenever Director Woodrow Slater. Bosun announced payoff and crew change April 4 on arrival in San Francisco. Vessel will take on bunkers and limited provisions; major stores to be taken after shifting pierside. He thanked all departments for job well done during cargo download in Kuwait, with special thanks to steward department for keeping everyone well fed even with limited provisions. He also commended everyone for patience during long voyage of more than 20,000 miles with no shore leave. Secretary gave special thanks to Chief Cook David Brown for providing excel- With Seafarers on the Great Lakes AB/Tankerman John Stolberg Saturn AB/Wheelsman Larry Dudek H. Lee White Second Cook Ed Bush Adam E. Cornelius Porter Mohamed Saadi H. Lee White possible at school in Piney Point. He also advised them to check that all shipping documents are not due to expire soon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to increase reimbursement amount for airfare. Thanks given to steward department for job well done, especially for freshly baked goods each day. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (OSG), April 13—Chairman Timothy J. Olvany, Secretary William P. McGee, Educational Director Patrick L. Coppola, Deck Delegate Anecito T. Limboy, Engine Delegate Florencio P. Marfa Jr., Steward Delegate Robert E. Wilcox Jr. Chairman announced change in ship’s run. Vessel will now sail from Tampa to Baton Rouge. He explained cancellation of shipping rules during Operation Iraqi Freedom and new procedures for obtaining shipping documents. Educational director stressed importance of attention to safety matters and encouraged members to read safety advisories and bulletins. Treasurer stated $1,000 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to change pension eligibility to 20 years’ seatime regardless of age. Also to change name of vacation plan to “deferred income plan” or something similar. Bosun asked that everyone help keep lounge and mess areas clean, keep noise levels down in passageways and be familiar with shipboard safety equipment. Steward department thanked for outstanding job. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Ships, Inc.), April 17—Chairman Michael E. Brown, Secretary Cesar C. dela Cruz, Educational Director Henry M. Cacal. Chairman announced payoff on arrival in Long Beach, Calif. and thanked crew for job well done. Treasurer stated $3,170 in ship’s fund. Crew would like use sum to purchase TVs for each cabin as well as VCR and DVDs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to include pay increase in next contract. SP5 ERIC G. GIBSON (Osprey Ship Mgmt.), April 1—Chairman Thomas E. Minton, Secretary Karl E. Meyer, Educational lent meals during crossing of Indian and Pacific Oceans, with no stops for critical staples and provisions. Laundry soap rationing has been canceled. Mess decks to be waxed before arrival in San Francisco. He asked those departing crew members to leave clean rooms with fresh linen for reliefs. Educational director stressed importance of contributing to SPAD and that small arms course now offered at Paul Hall Center. “It pays to upgrade!” No beefs or disputed OT reported. Engine delegate asked that mariners follow posted directions when using ship’s elevator. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into amending contract and shipping rules with regard to paid transportation by contracting companies. Request made for additional information about smallpox and anthrax vaccinations. Ship’s captain will purchase up to $400 of movies for ship’s library and new items for slop chest. Captain to look into replacing missing shortwave radio for crew lounge to supplement internet news and sports. Minute of silence observed for departed brothers and sisters, “plus thoughts, prayers and condolences were offered to the families of those soldiers killed, missing or wounded while serving this great country of ours around the world and in Operation Iraqi Freedom.” WASHINGTON (ATC), April 2— Chairman Timothy D. Koebel, Secretary Robert M. Mensching, Educational Director Kevin E. Hall, Deck Delegate Douglas R. Gantenbein. Chairman stated captain will try to purchase DVD players when vessel arrives April 12 in Long Beach, Calif. He also noted recent defeat in Senate to open oil fields in ANWR. Educational talked about new zcards. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. Suggestion made for dependents to have same medical and dental coverage as members. Crew members reminded of dress code on mess deck. Anyone with TV or refrigerator problems should advise bosun. New washing machine will be installed in Long Beach. Next port: Valdez, Alaska; Long Beach. Seafarers LOG 19 �17611_p16_21.qxd 5/21/2003 3:24 PM Page 20 Letters to the Editor (Editor’s note: The Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer’s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Retiree Looks for Former Shipmates I would like to hear from any mariners who made the final voyage on the S.S. Dannedaike, which took place October 14 to November 27, 1945. I was an AB and got aboard the ship at Port Arthur, Texas. Signed nearby foreign articles and went to Aruba, where we loaded for Ecuador. This was two months after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. All the gun crews and guns were gone. The ship had rivets—a real old ship, full of patches on deck where the decks had worn through. The old-timers on board cautioned me not to walk on the center of the deck plates; they might cave in. But that ship got through the war without being torpedoed. After Ecuador, we had to clean all the tanks (gasfree) to go in the shipyard in Panama for repairs before we’d be permitted to traverse the canal. There were no operable winches or capstan aft of amidships. The capstan had to be recast, and parts of the aft well deck winch had to be refabricated. Some of the fore and aft stringers in the bottom of the cargo tanks were rusted through with visible holes in the top plates of the stiffeners. We stayed in the shipyard a month for repairs, and then were sent to Los Piedros, Venezuela for her Know Your Rights last and final load of cargo—destined for Fall River, then layup in the James River. You had to stow the anchor chain…. It wasn’t a self-storing chain, and the ship broke away from the dock four times before we finally discharged the cargo. All fore and aft manila lines had to be respliced four times. The discharge headers had to be repiped by sections to discharge cargo. Marie Carl Durand P.O. Box 39 Lydia, Louisiana 70569 Kind Words For the LOG I am a disabled union member. The Seafarers LOG is an excellent publication that helps me stay up-to-date on the new technology and the modernization of our ships. It also tells me who is doing what and sailing where. Keep up the great work, and long live the SIU. Larry D. Cole Atmore, Ala. We’re Shameless: More Acclaim for the LOG At my age of 76 years young, I really enjoy receiving my monthly Seafarers LOG. As I read it thoroughly, article by article, at times I laugh and sometimes a tear comes to my eyes, remembering what I went through as a young seaman…. History is sometimes very wonderful. James T. Willis Oakland, Calif. Final Departures — Continued from page 18 KENTOKU TAMAYOSE Pensioner Kentoku Tamayose, 80, passed away April 7. The Hawaii native first sailed for the NMU aboard the Frank Lykes. Brother Tamayose shipped as a member of the deck department and last went to sea on the Green Harbour. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1981. CARLOS ZAVALA Pensioner Carlos Zavala, 85 died April 19. Born in Ecuador, Brother Zavala launched his career with the NMU in 1944. His first voyage, which originated from port of New York, was aboard the Hannis Taylor. Brother Zavala sailed in the steward department and last went to sea on the United States. He began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1970. In addition to the foregoing, the following NMU brothers, all of whom were pensioners, passed away on the dates indicated: NAME Elias Ablahani Oscar Andrini AGE 82 76 DOD April 2 March 20 Pensioners Continued from page 17 worked on a Bob-Lo Island vessel. He shipped in the steward department and last sailed on the Charles E. Wilson, an American Steamship vessel. Born in Arabia, he now makes his home in Dearborn, Mich. EUGENE REPKO, 63, began his SIU career in 1960 in Detroit. Brother Repko worked primarily aboard vessels operated by the 20 Seafarers LOG EDP July 1, 1982 June 1, 1974 Heriberto Borgobello Billy Bristow Rudolph Bundy Mak Chick Roldan Colon Jose DeJesus Otto Esteves Lewis Fitzgerald Benjamin Johnson Clifford Jones Neil Loomis Anibal Maldonado John McCulloch Joseph Micelli William Mitchell Nicholas Oropeza Percy Ozen Dionisio Reinoso Thomas Sanders William Shroyer Robert Stallings Lawrence Stephen Floyd Taylor Martin Urban John Van Edwards Paul Vinci Nettleton Younger Jesus Zavala American Steamship Co., including the American Republic and the American Mariner. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Repko shipped in the deck department. He makes his home in Lorain, Ohio. 84 62 90 86 85 92 97 74 87 80 82 85 86 92 78 81 78 87 77 82 68 64 76 89 90 76 85 81 March 23 March 28 April 9 March 22 April 5 March 25 March 21 April 16 April 5 March 31 March 18 March 20 April 5 Feb. 28 April 12 April 3 March 25 March 27 April 21 March 20 April 13 April 17 March 28 March 12 April 15 April 8 March 9 April 14 June 1, 1975 May 1, 1996 March 1, 1969 Oct. 1, 1973 May 1, 1968 March 1, 1976 March 1, 1971 Nov. 1, 1969 Feb. 1, 1980 Dec. 1, 1973 Oct. 1, 1983 June 1, 1970 Dec. 1, 1969 Jan. 1, 1971 Jan. 1, 1988 Nov. 1, 1985 Dec. 1, 1975 Dec. 1, 1966 June 1, /1972 May 1, 1967 Jan. 1, 2000 Sept. 1, 1997 April 1, 1998 Oct. 1, 1984 Aug. 1, 1968 April 1, 1993 April 1, 1968 Sept. 1, 1965 vessels operated by Westport Scalloping Corp. He is a resident of Gloucester. Editor’s Note: The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, went on pension effective the dates indicated: NAME AGE EDP Charles Grey 71 April 1 ATLANTIC FISHERMEN Conrad Joseph 67 April 1 DANIEL O’BRIEN, 63, began his career with the Atlantic Fishermen’s Union in Gloucester, Mass. Boatman O’Brien shipped in the deck department as a master, working primarily aboard Stanley Springer 63 April 1 Richard Stewart 71 March 1 Genaro Villar 72 April 1 Fernando Yearwood 82 March 1 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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, 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. June 2003 �17611_p16_21.qxd 5/21/2003 3:24 PM Page 21 SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Recertification Bosun The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. through the end of the year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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 Arrival Date Date of Completion July 7 August 18 September 29 November 10 August 1 September 12 October 24 December 5 June 23 June 27 Bridge Resource Management (BRM) — Unlimited June 2 June 6 Celestial Navigation July 7 July 25 GMDSS (Simulator) June 30 August 4 July 11 August 15 Lifeboatman/Water Survival June 23 August 4 September 15 October 27 July 4 August 15 September 26 November 7 Radar June 9 July 14 July 20 July 25 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) July 7 August 25 October 13 December 1 July 18 September 5 October 24 December 12 June 9 August 4 June 20 August 15 Course Able Seaman Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (ARPA) October 6 Engine Upgrading Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler July 14 September 8 November 3 August 22 October 17 December 12 Welding June 9 July 14 September 8 October 6 November 3 June 27 August 1 September 26 October 24 November 21 Engine Utility (EU) June 23 August 11 September 29 November 17 July 18 September 5 October 24 December 12 QMED Junior Engineer September 22 December 12 Course Safety Specialty Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion June 9 July 28 November 3 June 13 August 1 November 7 Advanced Fire Fighting – (2-week course) September 1 September 12 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW June 23 August 11 August 25 September 15 October 27 June 27 August 15 August 29 September 19 October 31 Government Vessels June 30 September 1 October 20 November 3 July 4 September 5 October 24 November 7 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* June 2 July 21 September 8 October 27 June 13 August 1 September 19 November 7 Course (*must have radar unlimited) Advanced Fire Fighting* – (5-day course Navigation Fundamentals (*must have basic fire fighting) (*must have basic fire fighting) Academic Department Courses Steward Upgrading Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning April 28. UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ November 3 Date of Birth ______________________ 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 Junior Engineer, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ U.S. Citizen: ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Deep Sea Member Lakes Member Inland Waters Member If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Yes No 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? Yes No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? Yes No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Yes No Firefighting: Yes No CPR: Yes No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ June 2003 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 6/03 Seafarers LOG 21 �17611_p9-10,22-24.qxd 5/21/2003 3:35 PM Page 22 Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 638 — Unlicensed apprentices who graduated from class 638 are (in alphabetical order) Edward Boyd, Kerrell Clark, Olivia Cuffee, Kerri Curtin, Dorian Edwards, Ryan Fischer, Shannon Fitzpatrick, Tess Flickinger, Damien Henderson, Kevin Koch, Peter Meglow, Jermaine McNish, Victoria Montgomery, Romula Racoma Jr., Richard Reynolds, Ramiro Rubio, Michael Sanchez, Marc Simpson and Curtis Tobey. Able Seaman — May 9 graduates of the AB course are (in alphabetical order) Nikunj Christian, Christin Cross, Karen Domerego, Nasser Hafid, Terrance Jones, Vincente Magabanua, Robert Odmark, Lakeisha Parker, Shane Petschow, Vernice Redd, Celedonio Roman, Jason Shead and Kervin Velazquez. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at far right. Oiler — With their instructor, Eric Malzkuhn (fourth from right), are students who completed the April 18 oiler class. In alphabetical order are Harold Gerber, James Grasseth, Jacob LeBeouf, Melissa Leon Guerrero, Joshua McDaniel, Joe Ortiz, Brian Shaw, Randy Slue, John Taylor, Jeffery Thomas and Michael Watkins. Water Survival — Earning their lifeboatman/water survival endorsement May 2 are Alaskan Fishermen (in alphabetical order) Sandra Anderson, Samuel Brewer, Gerald Butler, Joshua Harris, Jeffery Jack, Todd Jennings, Erwin Liebhart, Michael Price, Sean Tracey and Stephen Trotter. Tanker Assistant (Group A) — Receiving certificates for completion of the tanker assistant course April 25 are (in no particular order) Terrance Colbert, Antonio Perez, Reginald Colbert, Jerry Maya, Donavan Peterson, Adam Revels, Harrison Hawkins, Maurice Perry, Peter Rives, Sam Vanderbrug, Jamie Parker, Joshua Kirk, Matthew Waldman, José Lopez and Robert McLendon. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far left. Tanker Assistant (Group B) — A second group of students graduated April 25 from the tanker assistant class. With their instructor, Jim Shaffer (far left) are (in no particular order) Anthony Newsome, Melvin Kennedy, Douglas Jardine, James Jasman, Jared Latta, Kenric Henry, Carlos Lucas, John Stephenson, Justin Violanti, James Trotter, Gabriel Albino, Brian Goeson, Brandy Parmer and Selina Sobers. Fast Rescue Boat — Receiving certificates for successful completion of the fast rescue boat course April 25 are (in alphabetical order) James Bond III, Barry Freeman, Marcus Humphreys, Miles Janicka, Dwaine Nolte Jr., David Somers and Richard West. Their instructor, Stan Beck, is at far right. 22 Seafarers LOG Express Marine/Steward — Working in the culinary lab April 11 are boatmen from Express Marine. They are (from left) Wade Ireland, George O’Neal, John Dobson (instructor), Jason Foster and Hilton Foster. June 2003 �17611_p9-10,22-24.qxd 5/21/2003 3:36 PM Page 23 Paul Hall Center Classes GMDSS — Under the instruction of Brad Wheeler (far right) are students who completed the GMDSS course April 25. They are (in alphabetical order) Robert Arble, Brian Bowman, John Clare, Felipe Jimenez, William Jones, Donald McGraw and Lawoo Shete. Radar — These upgrading Seafarers successfully completed the radar course May 2. They are (in alphabetical order) Blair Baker, Benjamin Barnes, John Brady, William Powell, Michael Proveaux, Donald Stickens and Jerome Wong. Any student who has registered for a class and finds —for whatever reason— that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Welding — Instructor Buzzy Andrews is flanked by Spencer Valdez and Richard West, who completed the welding class April 18. Express Marine/Engine — Small Arms Training — Successfully completing the small arms training course May 9 are (from left) Patrick Yarbrough (AMO), Zach Dumas (AMO), Vince Hoffman (AMO), James Wheatley (AMO), Miles Janecka (SIU) and Dwaine Nolte (SIU). Completing courses April 11 in the engine department curriculum are boatmen from Express Marine (in alphabetical order) Christopher Blake, Howard Blount, Stan Davis, Rebert Greggs, Robert Judy, Mark O’Neal, Melvin Pendleton, Terry Popperwill and Billy Sawyer. Jay Henderson, their instructor, is at far left. Express Marine/Deck — Express Marine boatmen completing deck department courses April 11 are (in alphabetical order) Fred Boyd, Douglas Covil, Miles Ireland Sr., Riley Johnson, Garnett Leary and Ozwald Southwice. Their instructor, Herb Walling, is second from right in the back row. Basic Safety Training Class Express Marine/Steward — Upgrading students from Express Marine complete one of the steward department classes April 25. From the left are Timothy Thomas, Brian Cherry, Arlene Ringler (instructor), Tommy Horton and Tommy Shaw. June 2003 Fadel Quraish, Sean O’Doherty, Lawrence Sherinski III, William T. Madden III, John Stein, Michael Joyner, Jerson Toro, Juan Ortiz, Rodney Peffley, Bruce Rybak, Dan Carman, Kenneth Mason Sr., Jimmy Willis, Bill Maggio II, Arnold Smith, Juanita Cunningham, Kevin Jacobs, Lee Hardman and John Cessna Jr. Seafarers LOG 23 �17611_p9-10,22-24.qxd 5/27/2003 3:07 AM Page 24 Volume 65, Number 6 June 2003 The SIU Responds to the War Effort —pages 2, 3, 11, 12, 13 Right: Gathered for a group shot on the Endurance are (from left) AB Standby Derrick Murray, SA Standby Eve Sullivan, Wilmington Port Agent John Cox , Bosun Relief Dirk Adams and AB Standby Joseph French. Wilmington, Calif. is home port to the Sea-L Land Endurance. Above: Aboard the Endurance are Steward Russell Beyschau (left) and QMED Teddie Carter. Left: Happy to be back in home port are (from left) AB Standby Amado Abaniel, AB Standy Derrick Murray, QEE Standby Alex Caneda, Bosun Relief Dirk Adams, Steward/Baker Hans Schmuck, AB Standby Joseph French and GUDE Abdulwali Mugalli. Seafarers at Work on the West Coast Crew members aboard the SIU--crewed USNS Bellatrix (left) return to San Diego following two round-the-world trips, including a voyage to the Persian Gulf. Above, more military equipment is being loaded onto the vessel, which is operated for the Military Sealift Command by American Overseas Marine. While at anchor in Long Beach, the Prince William Sound, an Alaska Tanker Company vessel, prepares for an extended yard period in Singapore. Above: Willy Brown is the engineer aboard the tug Cleo Brusco. Left: Deckhand Kasanova Langi ties up the tug Cleo Brusco in Pt. Hueneme. Above, AB Mike Moore works on the crude oil wash system aboard the Prince William Sound. At right is Thomas Woerner, a CPU on the ATC vessel. � 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 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. 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 May 2003 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NEW LIFE FOR ‘THE BIG U’ NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ALSO BUYS S.S. INDEPENDENCE SIU’S HEINDEL HONORED PRESIDENT SIGNS SUPPLEMENTAL WARTIME FUNDING; CARGO PREFERENCE LAWS UPHELD ‘FOURTH ARM OF DEFENSE’ DELIVERS SIU MEMBERS AMONG ‘GREAT AMERICANS’ CREDITED IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM’S MASSIVE SEALIFT EFFORT SIU ACTIVE IN ITF INSPECTOR’S SEMINAR TAX RELIEF FOR OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM MARINERS MSC ACTIVATES ‘SHIP STATUS HOTLINE’ LABOR-MANAGEMENT COALITION ANSWERS AGENCY’S CALL FOR SECURITY FEEDBACK HISTORIC DECISION: CONSOLIDATION PETITION APPROVED EAST AND WEST COAST CIVMARS RECOGNIZED AS ONE CDC ISSUES UPDATED ALERT AS SARS SAGA CONTINUES RETIRED PORT AGENT JOE GOREN DIES SIU-CREWED USNS ABLE REACHES SAFETY MILESTONE STUDY: COMMERICAL SHIPPING VITAL TO MILITARY TRANSPORT UNITED SEAMEN’S SERVICE HELPS CREW HIT THE BOOKS SEAFARERS SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH NURSE’S ASSOCIATION FANNELL’S FAST-PACED ADVENTURE IS TRIBUTE TO MERCHANT MARINE FORMER SIU MEMBER WERNER’S NOVEL DESCRIBES ‘COMING OF AGE AT SEA’ NAVIGATION FUNDAMENTALS: NEW COURSE GETS UNDER WAY AT PAUL HALL CENTER SIU OFFICIAL LEO BONSER RETIRES AFTER 38-YEAR CAREER SERVICING SHIPS IN SAN FRANCISCO UPGRADING CLASS FEATURES 3 FATHER-SON PAIRS SEAFARERS SUPPLY U.S. TROOPS IN IRAQ LAKES CREWS COMPLETE FITOUT AS WEATHER FINALLY COOPERATES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 05/01/2003 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. 65, No. 5 2003 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/67253b5c00063c909464187365085ad2.pdf d608563346b453ee9babe0da18af93e7 PDF Text Text Volume 65, Number 4 www.seafarers.org April 2003 Supporting Our Troops Photo courtesy Port of Tacoma More than 2,000 SIU members are crewing military support ships as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. At right, the SIUcrewed Cape Intrepid—one of more than 100 Seafarerscrewed vessels involved in the campaign—loads military trucks in Tacoma, Wash. As the war continued, General John W. Handy (inset), head of the U.S. Transportation Command, praised Seafarers and SIU President Mike Sacco in an inspiring letter. Page 3. Gen. John W. Handy More New Jobs for Seafarers The SIU recently gained new shipboard job opportunities with the addition of the cable ship Tyco Decisive (above), plus a newly contracted Keystone tanker. Seafarers also were aboard the new TOTE containership Midnight Sun last month when the vessel successfully completed sea trials. Also, SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Co. announced the keel laying Page 4 for the first in a series of new builds. Page 2. ITF Assists Crew New Privacy Rules Page 2 MTD Charts Course For Continued Revitalization During meetings of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department’s executive board, MTD officials and representatives from Congress, the administration and the U.S. fleet discussed ways to continue revitalizing the industry. Here, MTD (and SIU) President Mike Sacco (left) welcomes U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) to the meetings in Bal Harbour, Fla. 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Known as “award fees,” the payments were approved after the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) rated the work done by mariners aboard Maersk and Patriot/ASM ships as superior. The companies already have begun mailing bonus checks to eligible mariners who sailed aboard the following USNS vessels in 2002: Bob Hope, Watson, Soderman, Sisler, Dahl, Watkins, Red Cloud, Pomeroy, Charlton, Yano, Shughart, Seay, Mendonca, Gordon, Gilliland, Fisher and Pililaau. For the Maersk ships, crew members must have completed a full 120-day assignment in order to qualify for the award fee. LMSR stands for large, medium-speed, rollon/roll-off vessel. 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John W. Handy, the head of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRA1SCOM), offers high praise to Seafarers and to SIU President Mike Sacco in this letter from mid-March. Including Government Services Division vessels, more than 2,000 Seafarers are sailing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. At the same time, the union also is meeting all of its requirements in the commercial sector. On Brink of War, Merchant Marine’s Defense Role is Obvious, Appreciated 07'�%RDUG�$GGUHVVHV�.H\�0DULWLPH��/DERU ,VVXHV Photo courtesy U.S. Military Sealift Command Helicopters and other materiel are loaded onto the SIU-crewed 8616 %RE� +RSH, one of more than 100 Seafarers-crewed ships involved in the war. Seafarer Mark Canada, pictured aboard the RRF vessel 8616�:ULJKW during a recent activation, is among the 2,000-plus SIU members sailing in support of allied forces. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, May 26, 2003 for the observance of Memorial Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. 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This change has been implemented to help ensure that, in the event of an injury or other medical emergency, prompt treatment can be rendered, along with repatriation if appropriate. The company is providing letters to the crew concerning how to obtain the visa. USSM also is reimbursing crew members for the cost of the visa, if applicable. According to USSM, a one-year, multiple-entry visa (C-Visa) is available at no fee to merchant mariners. To obtain a C-Visa, the following are required: visa application; passport-type photo; passport; confirmation letter. USSM will provide the confirmation letter. 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William Schubert (right), pictured with SIU President Mike Sacco during last month’s meeting of the Maritime Trades Department’s executive board, said that while the industry faces many key issues, supporting national defense and security requirements remains the Maritime Administration’s top priority. Notice U.S. Coast Guard Advisory Concerning Merchant Mariner Documents (February 28, 2003) The Coast Guard has implemented more thorough criminal record reviews for people seeking Merchant Mariner Documents (MMDs), and is now issuing the credentials on a more tamper-resistant and accountable card. The new security measures are part of the Coast Guard’s overall efforts to improve port, waterway, and maritime security. “The increased security concerns stemming from the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks have led us to scrutinize merchant mariner document applicants more closely, and change to a more secure type of card,” said Capt. Joe Brusseau, Director of Field Activities for the Coast Guard’s office of Marine Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection. “We’ll be working closely with the maritime industry and individual mariners to implement these changes as smoothly as possible,” he said. The new MMDs—sometimes called “Z-cards,” or by their form number “CG-2838”—will be similar in appearance to the old cards but include several improvements for increased security including features to deter counterfeiting. Mariners with new applications or renewal requests already submitted will automatically be processed under the new system and will be notified if any additional information is needed. Mariners should know that while application procedures are essentially the same, mariners must now appear in person at a Coast Guard Regional Exam Center (REC) to prove their identity and provide fingerprints at some point in the process before receiving their new MMD. RECs, which issue MMDs, have been given guidance on prioritizing requests to ensure the fastest possible processing for mariners with a critical need for an MMD such as those directly involved in military loadouts and those actively engaged in sailing. The change to a more tamper-resistant card will provide both U.S. and foreign officials with greater confidence that the credentials are genuine, and ensure that any expired or fraudulent cards will be more easily spotted. Changes to the MMDs complement recent modernization and security changes made to Coast Guard issued merchant mariner licenses. Licenses are generally issued for ship’s officer positions such as master, mate, or chief engineer. MMDs are typically issued for crew positions such as qualified member of the engine department, able-bodied seaman or ordinary seaman. Both types of credentials are important for ensuring the safe and secure operation of U. S. merchant vessels. Over 123,000 people hold MMDs, but not all of them are actively working aboard ships. Note: As of February 4, Regional Exam Centers are prioritizing applications and requests for MMDs as follows: 1. Mariners who are, or are about to be, employed on a vessel directly involved with a military operation. A letter from the shipping company, labor union, ship management company, or government agency attesting to the ship’s military purpose and the mariner’s position is needed for this priority. 2. Mariners who are actively sailing. Evidence of current or scheduled employment on board a vessel, such as a letter or recent certificate of discharge is needed for this priority. 3. All other transactions based on date of receipt. For additional information on the new MMDs please contact the Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center at (202) 493-1006. 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The check goes to the 1ew York Firefighters 9�11 Disaster Relief Fund. Crew members from the two cruise ships unanimously voted to donate all of their crew funds (totaling ��0,000) to the IAFF fund and the 1ew York State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation. The FOP check was presented late last year. 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Chief Mate John Gomard, an SIU hawsepiper aboard the /1*�9LUJR� gives a food package to a needy elderly citizen in Borneo, Indonesia. Gomard helped local officials distribute the packages—each of which contained rice, sugar, noodles, cooking oil and meat—during a ceremony to honor L1G vessel crew members for their humanitarian deeds. Chief Mate John Gomard, center, kneeling, places leaves and sticks under the wheels of a stuck vehicle in hopes of resuming his journey. Gomard and his party were en route to a rural school near the port of Bontang, Indonesia for a visit and tour. Rural school classrooms near the city of Bontang, in Borneo, Indonesia are crowded and poorly furnished. 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Helton (center) and members of the Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Pfc Eugene A. Obregon relief team take a break as the vessel transits the Suez Canal on its way back from a download in Kuwait. From the left are Carlo Rosales, Jessie Burnett, Helton, Ahmed Elshabassy and Durlas Ruiz. Congratulations to Troy Laureta, the 14-year-old son of Recertified Steward Joseph Laureta. Troy was the first place winner in a recent high school musical competition in Hawaii. Accompanying himself with just a piano, Troy performed a song he wrote entitled, “Where Were You?” and blew the quiet audience into a fiery applause. In mid-May, he will enter a state competition. His proud father, Joseph, has been an SIU member for nearly 19 years. E ven while Seafarers answer the call for Operation Enduring Freedom and the looming war with Iraq, SIU members and representatives around the world also remain involved with other important activities. Upgrading, recruiting, community service, learning about foreign cultures, welcoming new family members and memorializing old ones—all of these actions are part of the routine in the SIU. Of course, and especially lately, nothing has taken precedence over providing skilled, dependable sealift for U.S. forces overseas. The massive activation which started early this year has involved all types of military support ships, and well-trained, loyal SIU members from coast to coast dutifully have answered Matthew D. Smith, who sails on the Great Lakes, has everything under control as he shows off his baby daughter, Elise Katharine, born Jan. 23. the call. Such service is nothing new. From its earliest days, the SIU has delivered the goods wherever and whenever needed—fulfilling its role as a key part of America’s fourth arm of defense. Never was this more evident than during World War II, when the U.S. Merchant Marine (including thousands of Seafarers), despite enduring a casualty rate second only to the Marine Corps, carried the troops and ammunition and other supplies that helped make victory possible. As Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower put it in May 1944, “When final victory is ours, there is no organization that will share its credit more deservedly than the Merchant Marine.” This photo of Bosun Raymond “Skip” Yager, taken Nov. 23, 2002 during a trip ashore from the Sea-Land Explorer, may well be his last. He passed away in early December aboard the ship, bound from Long Beach to Oakland, Calif. Pictured are (from left) AB Frank Cammuso, Electrician Jimmie Robles, Yager, AB Bill Horton, 3rd Engineer Thomas McKenzie and QMED Horst Baetzer. In many a shipboard discussion with Gregory M. Tylawsky, captain aboard the SeaLand Explorer, Yager had said he would like his final voyage to be out on San Francisco Bay—not a somber occasion, but a real salty Irish wake to celebrate his life. Those wishes were carried out Jan. 4, where, with a burial ceremony performed by Capt. “OB” O’Brien, his ashes were scattered in a cove near the Golden Gate Bridge. Seafarers continue to take advantage of the upgrading benefits available to them at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. These students are part of the CBRD (chemical, biological and radiological defense) class that graduated last November. From the left are Kris Piper, Stan Beck (instructor), Chris Sykes (in the suit), Velicia Williams and Charles Miller. 12 Seafarers LOG Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center in Seattle, Wash. recently held a “Maritime Career Day,” which brought more than 1,000 attendees to learn about different job options in the maritime profession (photo above). Trebion Dixon (seated at right), SIU patrolman in Tacoma, staffed a booth, explaining the role of the merchant marine. This was the fifth year that Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center has held its career day, which was given “two thumbs up” by the students, teachers and counselors in attendance. AB Michael McErlean (below right), was waiting to reclaim his job t W W QMED Michael Rueter, a strong union supporter w recently worked aboard the 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, his Labor Council T- shirt at the SIU hall in Guam photo, he helps replace lights in the Red Cross h ters building, an old facility in need of much repa SA Therese Pinaula dr union hall in Guam to vacation. She just g Gopher State. April 2003 �Waiting for a job call at the San Francisco hall are (from left Wilson, Bosun Jeff Libbey, AB Ron Rizzuto and Bosun Daniel Ticer. 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April 2003 May & June 2003 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 3iney 3oint .............Monday� May �, -une � Algonac ..................Friday� May 9, -une � %altimore ................Thursday� May �, -une � %oston.....................Friday� May 9, -une � Duluth .....................Wednesday� May 14, -une 11 Guam ......................Thursday� May ��, -une 19 +onolulu .................Friday� May 1�, -une 1� +ouston ..................Monday� May 1�, -une 9 -acksonville ............Thursday� May �, -une � Mobile ....................Wednesday� May 14, -une 11 New %edford ..........Tuesday� May ��, -une 1� New Orleans ...........Tuesday� May 1�, -une 1� New <ork................Tuesday� May �, -une � Norfolk ...................Thursday� May �, -une � 3hiladelphia ............Wednesday� May �, -une 4 3ort Everglades.......Thursday� May 1�, -une 1� San Francisco .........Thursday� May 1�, -une 1� San -uan..................Thursday� May �, -une � St. /ouis .................Friday� May 1�, -une 1� Tacoma ...................Friday� May ��, -une �� Wilmington ...............Monday� May 19, -une 1� ................................ 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Educational Conference, May 12-22, 19�1. Seated at the table are (from left) Dispatcher Ronald A. Eden, Port Agent Steve Troy and Patrolman Harvey Mesford. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the /2*�readership, please send it to the 6HDIDUHUV /2*, �201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20���. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. April 2003 �:HOFRPH�$VKRUH Each month, the Seafarers /OG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great /akes. /isted below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a Mob well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. A recertified bosun and one recertified steward are among the 1� Seafarers who are announcing their retirements this month. %osun 1HOVRQ�6DOD mastered the highest level of training available to Seafarers who sail in the deck department in 19�4 when he completed the bosun recertification course at the 3aul +all Center for Maritime Training and Education in 3iney 3oint, Md.. Chief Cook 6\OYHVWHU 0DVRQ completed the top level of instruction obtainable to steward department members in 1991 when he graduated from the steward recertification program at the 3aul +all Center. Eleven of the retirees—including Sala and Mason—sailed in the deep sea division. The remaining two navigated the inland waterways. Si[ of the retirees worked in the deck department, four shipped in the engine department and the remaining three sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers /OG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA (86(%,2 *21=$/(6, ��, hails from 3once, 3.5. +e started his career with the SIU in 19�� in the port of New <ork. %rother Gonzales initially sailed aboard a 3an Cargo Shipping Corp. vessel. The steward department member upgraded his skills at the 3aul +all Center for Maritime Training and Education in 3iney 3oint, Md. in 19��, ���� and ���1. +e last worked on the Sea-/and Discovery and makes his home in Guayama, 3.5. 1250$1 +$''$', ��, Moined the Seafarers in 199�. The /aCrosse, Wis. native first sailed on the Overseas -oyce, an OSG Carriers Inc. vessel. %rother +addad enhanced his skills often at the Seafarers training school in 3iney 3oint, Md. The deck department member last went to sea on American Overseas Marine’s �nd /t. -ohn 3. %obo. %rother +addad resides in +ernando, Fla. .$5/ +� +(5� 0$16(1, ��, was born in Norway. +e embarked on his SIU career in 19�� in San Francisco. %rother +ermansen first went to sea on the Steel Apprentice, an Isco, Inc. vessel. A member of the deck department, he lives in his native country. 5((9(6�+251%<, ��, launched his profession with the Seafarers in 199� in the port of 3hiladelphia. %efore donning the April 2003 SIU colors, %rother +ornsby served in the U.S. Marine Corps. The 3lainfield, N.-.-born mariner initially sailed aboard the Sgt. MateM .ocak. A frequent upgrader at the 3aul +all Center, %rother +ornby shipped in the deck department. +is final voyage was on the Sea/and Integrity. %rother +ornby is a resident of West Creek, N.-. 0$18(/ 7� 7$1�-5, �4, commenced his career with the Seafarers in 19��, Moining in Seattle. +is initial trip was on the Sea-/and Mobile. %orn in the 3hilippines, he now lives in /ancaster, Calif. %rother Tan worked in the steward department and enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school in 199� and ����. ',21,6,2 0$57,1(=, ��, started his career with the Seafarers in 19�� in the port of New <ork. %efore Moining the SIU, %rother Martinez served in the U.S. Army. +e worked in all three departments while at sea. +is last voyage was aboard 3uerto 5ico Marine Management’s Northern /ights. %rother Martinez calls %aymon, 3.5. home. $/3+216( 7+20$6, ��, started his SIU career in 19�4. %rother Thomas’ first sea voyage was aboard the Transwestern Associates’ Transyork. %orn in /ouisiana, he worked in the engine department. A frequent upgrader, %rother Thomas honed his skills at the 3aul +all Center for Maritime Training and Education on seven occasions. The Metairie, /a. resident last shipped on Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Atlantic Forest. 6</9(67(5 0$621, �4, Moined the Seafarers in 19�� in San Francisco. %rother Mason first sailed aboard a States Steamship Co. vessel. %orn in %irmingham, Ala., he worked in the steward department. %rother Mason upgraded his skills at the 3aul +all Center and in 1991 completed steward recertification training there. +e last worked on the 3resident 5oosevelt, an American 3resident /ines vessel. %rother Mason lives in 5eno, Nev. $/721�7� 32//2&., ��, began his profession with the SIU in 19�9, Moining in the port of +ouston. %rother 3ollack first went to sea aboard the Overseas E[plorer, a Maritime Overseas vessel. The Arkansas native shipped in the steward department and last worked on the Cove /iberty. %rother 3ollack makes his home in %astrop, /a. 1(/621 6$/$� ��, hails from 3uerto 5ico. %rother Sala Moined the Seafarers in 19�4 in the port of New <ork. +is initial voyage was aboard Moore-McCormack /ines’ 5obin Shrew. The deck department member frequently upgraded his skills at the 3aul +all Center. +e completed the bosun recertification course in 19�4. %rother Sala last sailed on the Sea-/and Discovery. +aledon, N.-. is his home. -2+1�$� <281*� �4, launched his career with the Seafarers in 19�� in the port of +ouston. %rother <oung initially sailed aboard the USNS Algol, operated by 9. Ships Marine, /TD. The Ohio native shipped in the deck department. +is final voyage was aboard the Sulphur Enterprise, a Sulphur Carriers, Inc. vessel. %rother <oung resides in Menard, Te[as. INLAND ($5/ +(5� 0$1, ��, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 19�� in +ouston. %oatman +erman shipped in the engine department and upgraded his skills in 199� in 3iney 3oint. +e worked primarily aboard vessels operated by G + Towing. %oatman +erman is a resident of Cleveland, Te[as. 5,&+$5'�(� 625(16(1, ��, is a native of New +aven, Conn. %oatman Sorensen Moined the SIU in 19�� in the port of -acksonville, Fla. 3rior to becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Navy. %oatman Sorensen shipped in the engine department, last sailing aboard a Crowley Towing Transportation Co. vessel. +e lives in Deland, Fla. 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The U.S. Navy veteran initially sailed aboard Columbia Steamship’s +HOHQ�'��%rother Abbott worked in the deck department and last went to sea on the &RYH�/LEHUW\, a Cove Shipping Co. vessel. +e lived in San 3edro, Calif. and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 19��. -�:��$//(1 3ensioner -.W. Allen, ��, died Dec. ��. %rother Allen Moined the SIU in 19�� in the port of New <ork. +is initial voyage was aboard an Eagle Carriers Inc. vessel. A military veteran, %rother Allen served honorably in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. The deck department member last sailed on the 6HD�/DQG�0DULQHU and began receiving his pension in 19�9. %orn in Tennemo, Tenn., %rother Allen made his home in Gold %ar, Wash. initially went to sea aboard the 3UHVLGHQW�7D\ORU, an American 3resident /ines vessel. The 3ortland, Ore. native worked in the steward department and last sailed on the 6HD�/DQG�.RGLDN. 52'2/)2�&$7$+$1�65� %rother 5odolfo Catahan Sr., ��, died -an �. %rother Catahan began his career with the Seafarers in 199� in the port of Norfolk, 9a. %efore Moining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Navy. %rother Catahan’s first ship was the &DSH�1RPH, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. The 3hilippine-born mariner sailed in the steward department and last went to sea on the 8616 *LOOLDQG. %rother Catahan was a resident of 9irginia %each, 9a. '$,�0,1*�&+21* 3ensioner Dai Ming Chong, ��, passed away Dec. ��. %rother Chong started his career with the MC S in San Francisco. The +awaii-born mariner worked in the steward department. +e started receiving his pension in 19�4 and made his home in San Francisco. '21$/'�$6+ &+$5/(6�)(',: 3ensioner Donald Ash, ��, passed away Dec. 1�. %orn in Canada, he Moined the Seafarers in 19�� in Detroit. %rother Ash’s initial SIU voyage was aboard an Eagle Carriers Inc. vessel. The engine department member last worked on the 6HD�/DQG�'HYHORSHU. +e lived in his native country and began receiving retirement stipends in 19��. 3ensioner Charles Fediw, ��, passed away Dec. �. %rother Fediw commenced his career with the Seafarers in 194� in the port of New <ork. %orn in 3ennsylvania, he initially shipped for the SIU aboard Metro Steamship’s $WODQWLF�:DWHU. A U.S. Army veteran, %rother Fediw worked in the deck department. +is final voyage was on a Michigan Tankers Inc. operated vessel. %rother Fediw began receiving his pension in 19�� and made his home in Wilkes %arre, 3a. 3$6725�&$0$&+2 3ensioner 3astor Camacho, �9, died Dec. ��. %rother Camacho started his career with the Marine Cooks Stewards (MC S) in San Francisco. %orn in 3uerto 5ico and a former resident of 5eston, 9a., he sailed in the steward department. %rother Camacho began receiving his retirement compensation in 19�9. &$552// &$03%(// 3ensioner Carroll Campbell, 9�, passed away -an ��. +e began his career with the MC S in San Francisco. %orn in 3ortland, Maine, %rother Campbell was a member of the steward department. +e began collecting compensation for his retirement in 19�9. Duvall, Wash. was his home. 0,&+$(/ &$03%(// 3ensioner Michael Campbell, �� passed away -an. �. %rother Campbell started his career with the MC S in 19�� in San Francisco. +e 18 Seafarers LOG '$1�)5$=,(5 3ensioner Dan Frazier, �1, died -an �. %rother Frazier began his SIU career in 1944 in the port of New <ork. +is initial sea voyage was aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.’s .\VND. The Alabama-born mariner worked in the steward department and last sailed on a Cove Shipping Co. vessel. %rother Frazier lived in his native state and began collecting compensation for his retirement in 19��. %<521�+$55,6 %rother %yron +arris, 44, passed away Dec. �. +e Moined the Seafarers in 19�9 in the port of 3iney 3oint, Md. %rother +arris initially sailed aboard the 'HO�5LR, a Delta Steamship /ines vessel. +e worked in all three departments and sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions. The /ouisiana native was last employed on a Wilson Shipping vessel. %rother +arris was a resident of New Orleans. -$)$5�-$)$5 %rother -afar -afar, ��, passed away Aug. �9. %orn in /ouisiana, %rother -afar Moined the Seafarers in 19��. +is initial voyage was aboard the 5eynolds Metal Co. (Marine Division)-operated :DOWHU�5LFH. %rother -afar worked in the steward department and last went to sea on the 3UHVLGHQW�-DFNVRQ. +e was a resident of San Francisco. ated by American 3resident /ines during his career, including the 3UHVLGHQW�+DUULVRQ and 3UHVLGHQW 3LHUFH. +e started receiving his pension in 19�� and resided in +ilo, +awaii. 52%(57 /$'' 3ensioner 5obert Mayo, 9�, died Dec. 1�. %rother Mayo embarked on his SIU career in 19�� in Seattle. +is initial voyage was aboard the Olympic Transport-operated +HOHQ. %orn in the 3hilippines, he sailed in the steward department. %rother Mayo began receiving his pension in 19�� and lived in %urien, Wash. +e last worked on a Michigan Tankers Inc. vessel. 3ensioner 5obert /add, ��, passed away Dec. ��. +e commenced his career with the Seafarers in 19�� in Seattle. The U.S. Navy veteran initially worked under the SIU colors aboard a Central 3enn 4uarry vessel. %orn in New +ampshire, %rother /add worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions and shipped in the engine department. +is final voyage was on the 7KRPSVRQ�3DVV, an Interocean Management vessel. %rother /add started receiving compensation for his retirement in 19�� and resided in <ountville, Calif. -26(3+�/$6+/(< 3ensioner -oseph /ashley, �� passed away -an. 1. %rother /ashley started his career with the MC S. %orn in 3anama City, 3anama he worked in the steward department. +e was a resident of Dallas and began collecting retirement stipends in 19�4. '$1,(/ 0$/21(< 3ensioner Daniel Maloney, ��, died Oct. ��. +e started his SIU career in 19�� in the port of New <ork. %rother Maloney first sailed on the 6HD�7KXQGHU, a Colonial Steamship Co. vessel. The Australia-born mariner worked in the deck department. %rother Maloney started receiving compensation for his retirement in 19�4. 3rior to retiring, he sailed on the 6HD�/DQG *DOYHVWRQ. 3lantation, Fla. was his home. 720�¦)5(1&+<§ 0$57,1($8 3ensioner Tom “Frenchy” Martineau, ��, passed away -an. 14. %rother Martineau donned the Seafarers colors in 1944 in the port of %altimore. +is initial voyage was aboard the 5RELQ�*UD\, a Moore-McCormack /ines vessel. %orn in Frankfort, Minn., he shipped in the deck department and was a recertified bosun. %rother Martineau last went to sea on the 6HDOLIW�$WODQWLF. +e began collecting retirement wages in 19�� and made his home in Seattle. 52'5,*2�0$7$ 3ensioner 5odrigo Mata, ��, passed away Dec. ��. %rother Mata started his career with the MC S in San Francisco, Moining in 19�9. %orn in +awaii, he worked in the steward department. %rother Mata sailed primarily aboard vessels oper- 52%(57 0$<2 worked in the deck department and last sailed on the 09 3DWULRW. %rother Smith began receiving his pension in 19�1 and lived in Chula 9ista, Calif. /$:5(1&(�7$</25 %rother /awrence Taylor, ��, died, Dec. �. +e embarked on his SIU career in 19�� in New Orleans. +is initial voyage was aboard the %LJ %HQG, an American Tramp Shipping Development Co. vessel. %orn in /ouisiana, %rother Taylor sailed in the engine department. +e started collecting pension payments in 19�� and lived in /oranger, /a. %rother Taylor last went to sea aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.’s 6WRQHZDOO�-DFNVRQ. +$52/'�7+206(1 3ensioner Ernest Munson, ��, passed away Dec. 9. %rother Munson commenced his career with the MC S in San Francisco. The steward department member and San Francisco resident started receiving wages for his retirement in 19��. 3ensioner +arold Thomsen, �9, passed away Dec. ��. %rother Thomsen launched his career with the Seafarers in 194� in the port of New <ork. +is initial ocean-going voyage was aboard the 6WHHO�$UFKLWHFW, an Isco vessel. %rother Thomsen lived in Seattle and began receiving his pension in 19�9. 3rior to retiring, he made his final voyage aboard the 6HD�/DQG�7UDGHU. -2+11< 1(77/(6 /28,6�9,'$/ 3ensioner -ohnny Nettles, ��, passed on Dec. 1�. %rother Nettles Moined the Seafarers in 19�� in the port of %altimore. A U.S. Navy veteran, he first sailed aboard Ore Navigation’s %HWKIORU. %rother Nettles shipped in the engine department and was a resident of -acksonville, Fla. +e last went to sea on the &DUROLQD, a 3uerto 5ico Marine Management vessel. %rother Nettles started receiving his pension in 1991. 3ensioner /ouis 9idal, �9, passed away -an ��. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, %rother 9idal Moined the SIU in 19�� in the port of Wilmington, Calif. +e first sailed on the 2YHU� VHDV�-R\FH, an Overseas Carriers, Inc. vessel. %rother 9idal hailed from 3ennsylvania and shipped in the steward department. +is final trip to sea was on Interocean Management’s 7KRPSVRQ�3DVV. %rother 9idal was a resident of Westminster, Calif. +e began receiving compensation for his retirement in 199�. (51(67 081621 $/)5('2�257(*$ 3ensioner Alfredo Ortega, 9�, died Dec. �. %rother Ortega launched his career with the Seafarers in 19�9 in Tampa, Fla. as a charter member of the SIU. A native Floridian, %rother Ortega worked in the deck department. +e began receiving compensation for his retirement in 19�� and resided in his native state. &8//(1�3$<1( 3ensioner Cullen 3ayne, ��, passed away Dec. �. %rother 3ayne initiated his career with the MC S in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving retirement compensation in 19�� and called San Francisco home. '21$/'�60,7+ 3ensioner Donald Smith, ��, passed away Dec. �. +e commenced his career with the Seafarers in 194�, Moining in the port of New <ork. %rother Smith served in the U.S. Navy before his SIU career. +is initial voyage was on a Sinclair Oil Corp. vessel. The Ohio-born mariner 52%(57 :22' 3ensioner 5obert Wood, ��, died Dec. ��. %rother Wood started his career with the Seafarers in 19�� in San Francisco. The U.S. Navy veteran initially sailed aboard 3an American Tankers’ %RZOLQJ�*UHHQ. The Colorado native shipped in the deck department and lived in Edmonds, Wash. +e last went to sea on the 6HD�/DQG�7UDGHU. %rother Wood started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1994. 5$<021'�<$*(5 %rother 5aymond <ager, ��, passed away Dec. �. %orn in Indiana, he embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 19�� in San Francisco. +e first sailed on the 8616�%DUWOHWW, operated by /avino Steamship Co. A member of the deck department, %rother <ager sailed as a bosun. +is final voyage was aboard the 6HD� /DQG�([SORUHU. %rother <ager called 5eno, Nev. home. -8/,$1�<8 3ensioner -ulian <u, ��, passed away Dec. 1�. %rother <u embarked on his career with the MC S in San Francisco. +e worked in the steward &RQWLQXHG�RQ�QH[W�SDJH April 2003 �Final Departures department. %rother <u started receiving retirement stipends in 19�9 and made his home in San Francisco. GREAT LAKES (':$5'�%$,/(< 3ensioner Edward %ailey, ��, passed away Dec. ��. A native of Sequatchie, Tenn., %rother %ailey Moined the SIU in 19�4 in Detroit. +is initial trip to sea was aboard an American Steamship vessel. %rother %ailey shipped in the deck department and last worked on the 6DLQW &ODLU, a %ell Steamship Co. vessel. +e began receiving his pension in 19�9 and was a resident of Dunlap, Tenn. +2//,6�.,$+ 3ensioner +ollis .iah, �1, died Dec. 1�. %rother .iah launched his career with the Seafarers in 19�� in Detroit. %orn in Ogdensburg, N.<., his first trip to sea was aboard an American Steamship Co. vessel. %rother .iah worked in the engine department and began receiving his pension in 19��. 3rior to his retirement, he sailed on the 6DP�/DXG� another American Steamship vessel. %rother .iah made his home in New <ork. INLAND 521$/'�&5(() 3ensioner 5onald Creef, 9�, died Dec. ��. %oatman Creef began his SIU career in 19�� in the port of Norfolk, 9a. A native of Dare, N.C. and a U.S. Air Force veteran, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by McAllister Towing of 9irginia. The deck department member began receiving retirement stipends in 19�4 and was a resident of Elizabeth City, N.C. -$&.�.25',&+ 3ensioner -ack .ordich, �4, passed away Dec. �4. %oatman .ordich launched his career with the SIU in 19�� in the port of Wilmington, Calif. The Astoria, Ore. native shipped in the engine department. +e worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Towing Transportation Co. %oatman .ordich lived in Eugene, Ore. and began collecting his retirement pay in 199�. RAILROAD MARINE /(21$5'�'2:16 3ensioner /eonard Downs, �4, died -an. 1�. %rother Downs started his career with the Seafarers in 19�� in the port of New <ork. 3rior to Moining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Army. %rother Downs initially worked aboard a 3ennsylvania 5ailroad, 3ort of Norfolk, vessel. +e sailed in both the deck and engine departments and was last employed on a McAllister Towing of 9irginia vessel. %rother Downs lived in Matthews, 9a. and started receiving his pension in 199�. April 2003 7KH�IROORZLQJ�EURWKHUV��DOO�IRUPHU�PHPEHUV�RI�WKH�108�DQG�SDUWLFLSDQWV�LQ�WKH�108�3HQVLRQ�7UXVW��KDYH�SDVVHG DZD\� 6$08(/ %5$'< 3ensioner Samuel %rady, �4, died -an. ��. %rother %rady Moined the NMU in 1944. %orn in 191�, he shipped in the deck department as a bosun. %rother %rady began receiving his pension in 19��. +(50$1�&/(9(/$1' 3ensioner +erman Cleveland, �4, passed away -an. 1�. %orn in /ouisiana, %rother Cleveland Moined the NMU in 194�. The engine department member upgraded his skills in 19�1. %rother Cleveland started collecting compensation for his retirement in 19��. '8/&,',2�&58= 3ensioner Dulcidio Cruz, ��, died Dec. 1�. %rother Cruz began sailing with the NMU in 19�1, first shipping out of New Orleans. +is initial voyage was aboard the 7LOO\ /\NHV. %orn in 3uerto 5ico, %rother Cruz worked in the engine department. +e upgraded his skills in 19�� and last went to sea aboard the -HDQ�/\NHV. %rother Cruz started receiving retirement stipends in 199�. 6(&81',12�*,5$/'(= 3ensioner Secundino Giraldez, 9�, died Feb. �. %orn in Spain, %rother Giraldez donned the NMU colors in 194�. +is initial sea voyage was out of the port of New <ork aboard the 66�6LURFFR� The engine department member last worked aboard the 66�8QLWHG�6WDWHV� %rother Giraldez started collecting compensation for his retirement in 19��. *,/%(572�*20(= 3ensioner Gilberto Gomez, ��, passed away -an. �9. +e embarked on his career with the NMU in 194�. +e shipped on several vessels—including the -RHO &KDQGOHU�+DUULV and 66�6DQWD 0DULDQD. %rother Gomez started receiving his pension in 19��. 75<*9(�*5$102 3ensioner Tyrgve Granmo, ��, passed away -an. ��. %orn in %ergen, Norway, he Moined the NMU in 194�. The deck department member initially went to sea aboard the 7LWDQLDQ. %rother Granmo last sailed on the *XOI 6SUD\ and began receiving his pension in 19��. -(66(�-��.($516 3ensioner -esse .earns, �9, passed away Feb. ��. %rother .earns began his career with the NMU in 19�� and initially shipped out of 9enice, /a. The Sisterville, W.9a. native worked in the deck department and last went to sea aboard the 66 $PHULFDQ�3LRQHHU. %rother .earns began receiving his retirement pay in 19��. $PHULFDQ�$SROOR. %rother Morrow started receiving his pension in 19��. )5$1&,6�-��1$< 3ensioner Francis -. Nay, 9�, died Sept. ��. The +artford. Conn. native donned the NMU colors in 194� in New <ork. %rother Nay first went to sea aboard the *XOI +DZN. +e worked in the engine department. %rother Nay began drawing retirement pay in 19��. /$:5(1&(�1(,77(�-5� 3ensioner Charles /isk, �4 passed away -an. 1�. A native of East /iverpool, Ohio, he launched his career with the NMU in 19�9. %rother /isk first went to sea aboard the &ROLFKH. A member of the deck department, %rother /isk shipped as a bosun and started receiving retirement pay in 19�4. 3ensioner /awrence -. Neitte -r., �1, passed away Dec. 1�. %rother Neitte launched his career with the NMU in 19��. A native of New Orleans, he first went to sea aboard the *XOI�0HUFKDQW. %rother Neitte shipped in the deck department and started receiving his pension in 19��. %efore retiring, he went to sea aboard the +RZDUG /\NHV� /8,6�0(',1$ &+5,67$12�1(9(6 3ensioner /uis Medina, ��, passed away Feb. ��. %rother Medina launched his career with the NMU in 194�. %orn in 3uerto 5ico, he initially sailed aboard the 5REHUW�<��+D\L] out of the port of New <ork. %rother Medina worked in both the steward and engine departments. +is final trip to sea was in 19��. %rother Medina began receiving retirement stipends in 19��. 3ensioner Christano Neves, �4, died -an. 4. The 5hode Island-born mariner began his NMU career in 194�. Sailing out of %oston, his initial voyage was aboard the 66 .RSSHUVWRQ. %rother Neves worked in the steward department. +is final voyage was on the 66�8QLWHG�6WDWHV. %rother Neves started collecting compensation for his retirement in 19��. &+$5/(6�/,6. /(52< 0,//(5 3ensioner /eroy Miller, ��, died Dec. 4. %rother Miller Moined the NMU in 19��. Shipping out of Savannah, Ga., his initial voyage was aboard the &DQWHUEXU\�/HDGHU. %rother Miller sailed in the engine department and last went to sea on a /ykes vessel. The Meeks, Ga. native started receiving his pension in 19��. -$0(6�'��0,7&+(// 3ensioner -ames D. Mitchell, ��, died Nov. �9. %rother Mitchell began his NMU career in 19��. +is initial trip to sea was aboard the 7H[DFR�6RXWK�&DUROLQD. The 3ort Arthur, Te[as native worked in both the deck and steward departments. %rother Mitchell last went to sea on the $PHULFDQ 7UDGHU� +e started receiving compensation for his retirement in ���1. :,//,$0�:��02552: 3ensioner William D. Morrow, ��, passed away Nov. 1�. +e started his career with the NMU in 3hiladelphia. %orn in 3ennsylvania, %rother Morrow first worked aboard the $PHULFDQ�3UHVV� +e shipped in the deck as well as engine departments during his career and last sailed on the $1721,2�257,= 3ensioner Antonio Ortiz, �9, died Feb. ��. %rother Ortiz Moined the NMU in 19�� and initially went to sea aboard the 7DODPDQFD, a United Fruit vessel. %orn in 3uerto 5ico, he shipped in the steward department and upgraded his skills frequently. +is final voyage was aboard an E[port Steamship /ines vessel. %rother Ortiz started receiving compensation for his retirement in 19��. +$5',1�35$',$ 3ensioner +ardin 3radia, �1, passed away -an. 1�. %orn in /afayette, /a., he first sailed for the NMU in 19��. %rother 3radia last worked on a /ykes vessel and started receiving his pension in 1994. *5(*25< 52'5,*8(6 3ensioner Gregory 5odrigues, ��, passed away Oct. �. %rother 5odrigues began sailing with the NMU in 19��. +is initial voyage was on the $PHULFDQ�&KDUJHU. %orn in +awaii, %rother 5odrigues worked in the steward department. +is final voyage was on the /\UD� %rother 5odrigues started collecting retirement pay in 19��. 212)5(�6(5$12 3ensioner Onofre Serano, �9, died -an. 9. +e Moined the NMU in 19�� in New <ork. %rother Serano’s initial trip to sea was on the ,QGHSHQGHQFH� +e worked in the steward department and last sailed on the 0DSR�/\NHV. %rother Serano began receiving stipends for his retirement in 199�. ,Q�DGGLWLRQ�WR�WKH�IRUHJRLQJ��WKH�IROORZLQJ 108�EURWKHUV�DQG�VLVWHUV�SDVVHG�DZD\�RQ�WKH GDWHV�LQGLFDWHG� 1DPH -oseph Andre Wilfred Angelety /eslie %abineau[ +orace %lackman +elen %leich +arold %oulingy 5obert %outon -ohnny %rashear -ohn %rendle Ernest %utcher /orenzo Carter /eroy Carthon 5ufus Chase Charley Chatman Ernector Claussell 5icarte Colon Carlos Constanza -ulian Corchado Amos Council Dallas Co[ -ean Davis Florence Dennis Manuel Esteves Alvaro Ferreira 5obert Forrest 5olan Franklin -ohn French +oward Frierson Willie Fryer -ames Fuson -oseph Gaborski Candido Garcia Miguel Gines 5afael Ginorio +enry Glover -ohn Goedig Frank Gonsalves -ulian Green Earl +enderson Genaro +ernandez 5ichard +ogan Edward -ones 5.D.-ones 5obert -ones +an -uan 3atrick .enny +arold .ing -oseph .isler Gloria .night Mohamed Al .usari Otto /arsen 5oger /au -oseph /ashley 9ictor /odge -ohn Markow Sidney Martin .enneth Mathias -oseph Mathlin Frank McGuiness Sidney Montreal Chester Moody Gilberto Negron Eugene Oliver Michael 3aric Donald 3arker Malley 3artain Charles 3heasant Willie 3hillips +erbert 3orter Manuel 3ulido 5aymond 3urnell Donald 4uattlebaum %laine 5embert +ermino 5esto Egbert 5ichards Carmelo 5ios 9irgil 5obertson Eliseo Santiago -osefina Santiago Miguel Seda Adam Sheppard 5obert Sheppard /uther Thomas Enrique Torres Curtis 9anover Silvestre 9argas Claude Walcott +enry Williams Simon Wilson Earl Wise +omer Wright +enry =enor Timothy =ucchi $JH �4 �� �� �� 99 �� �� 91 �� �� �9 �1 �1 �� �� �� �4 �� �� �� �� 9� �� �4 �9 �9 �� �� �� �� �9 �� �� �� �� �9 �� �� �4 �� �� �4 �1 �� �� �� �9 �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� 9� �� �� �� �� �� �9 �� �� �� �� �� �� 9� �1 �1 �� �� �9 �� �� �9 �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �4 �9 �� �9 '2' Feb. 1� -an. � -une ��, ’�� Feb. �� Dec. 14, ’�� Dec. 1�, ’�� Feb. 11 Dec. ��, ’�� Feb. �4 Feb. 1� -an. 1� Nov. 9,.’�� -an. 1� Dec. 1�, ’�� -uly �1, ’�� Feb. �� Feb. �� Feb. �4 Nov. 1, ’�� Dec. ��, ’�� -an. 11 Feb. 1� Feb. 1� Oct. �, ’�� -an. � -an. 1� Feb. � Feb. 1� -an. � Dec. ��, ’�� -an. � Feb. � Feb. 1� -an. 1� Dec. ��, ’�� -an. 4 Aug. �, ’�� Feb. 1� Feb. � -an. � Feb. � -an. 19, ’�� Feb. �� -an. 1� -an. 1� Feb. 11 Feb. �� Feb. 1 -an. �� Oct. 1, ’�� -an. � -an. � -an. 1 -an. 11 -an. �1 Feb. 1� -an. � Nov. ��, ’�� Aug. �, ’�� -an. �4 Feb. 1� -an. � -an. �1 -an. 14 Feb. 1� Dec. 9, ’�� -an. 19 Feb. �� -an. 14 Nov. 14, ’�� -an. �9 Dec. �� Dec. 1�, ’�� Dec. �, ’�� Feb. 1� Feb. �4 -an. 1� -an. �1 -an. �� Dec. ��, ’�� -an. 1� -an. �� -an. �� Feb. � -an. 9 -an. �� -an. 1� Feb. � -an. �� -an. 4 Feb. � -an. �� -an. � Seafarers LOG 19 �Letter to the Editor �(GLWRU©V�QRWH��WKH�6HDIDUHUV�/2*�UHVHUYHV�WKH�ULJKW WR�HGLW�OHWWHUV�IRU�JUDPPDU�DV�ZHOO�DV�VSDFH�SURYL� VLRQV�ZLWKRXW�FKDQJLQJ�WKH�ZULWHU©V�LQWHQW��7KH�/2* ZHOFRPHV� OHWWHUV� IURP� PHPEHUV�� SHQVLRQHUV�� WKHLU IDPLOLHV�DQG�VKLSPDWHV�DQG�ZLOO�SXEOLVK�WKHP�RQ�D WLPHO\�EDVLV�� 6DLOLQJ�7 7KURXJK $�5 5HDO�6 6WRUP Any time there is a significant amount of snow on the East Coast, the news media makes a comparison between “it” and the big one—the blizzard of ’��. I Moined the 6HD�/DQG�%DOWLPRUH as an A% maintenance in the winter of 19��. We left the port of %altimore heading for Norfolk, 9a. by way of the Chesapeake %ay. %altimore was bitter cold, like it always is that time of year. There were ice floes on the %ay, but nothing considered abnormal. At Norfolk, we boarded a federal pilot who stayed for the duration of the trip. This was a handy tool, always ready to dock or clear a ship at a moment’s notice. We got the first inkling of what was in store for us off the coast of New -ersey. A strong easterly wind was rearranging our life boat covers and forming ice on the motors and winch wires. The wind increased, and we were taking heavy sprays over the bow. The pilot pulled us from open waters using /ong Island Sound. We still had to go outside to enter the Cape Cod Canal� however, the respite was not unappreciated. The plan was to drop anchor at %uzzards %ay light, while the captain communicated with the front office. It was welcomed news. The Coast Guard and weather bureau were treating this as a special and dangerous storm. Our Moy was short-lived. We soon weighed anchor and continued toward open waters. After passing by the merchant marine training ship, we again received orders to drop the hook. When we finished, I was e[hausted. I flopped on my bunk without washing or undressing, e[pecting to wake up refreshed, greeted by a bright sunny morning. This did not happen. Talk about a rude awakening. I was thrown from my bed with such force that I landed on the other side of the room. Anything that was not tied down followed. +alf asleep, I tried to make sense of it all. I was sure there had been an e[plosion in the boiler room. I found my life Macket and headed for the mess hall, bumping off both sides of the passageway like a pinball machine. Unaware that we were no longer anchored, I was sure the ship was sinking. Everyone was milling around frightened, many wearing life Mackets. The bosun appeared and looked for the deck crew to help secure the after lines. +e cleared some things up in my mind. We were not at sea. Shortly after, anchoring orders were received to proceed to %oston. At the mouth of the canal, the ship was greeted by a monstrous green sea that pulled the bow deep under water. It finally responded with such force that everybody and everything went airborne. The bad news was that all the forward lockers and circuits controlling the anchors were under water and deemed useless. Most of the forward lines that had not washed overboard were trailing in the water but in no danger of fouling the screw. With the forward deck under water, we were in imminent danger of breaking up. The possibility of hatch flooding was also real. Most of the e[posed containers were being ripped open and their contents strewn over the ocean. It was impossible to turn around. Our situation was serious enough to send an international May Day alert. Nothing could be done but stay a course and wait for a break in the weather. It’s a credit to the bridge that they did that. %y dawn, the storm had 20 Seafarers LOG weakened and ship became manageable. Almost mockingly, a bright sun broke through the clouds. As we approached %oston, none the worse for wear, two tug boats came to our aid. After tying up to the tugs, we had the arduous task of pulling our lines from the frozen water hand over hand. The landscape as far as the eye could see was covered deep in snow. The state of Massachusetts was under a severe storm watch. No one had been able to reach the docks for days. The National Guard was still out rescuing stranded motorists. The city of %oston was shut down. The only ones to take our lines on the docks were the security personnel. They did an admirable Mob. Our last detail for the moment was to secure our lines to the bits the old fashioned way—raw manpower. Other than that, it was Must another day at the office. For days, everyone on the East Coast knew of the severity of this storm—with one e[ception. We have always been able to conMure up a profile of a person who gives orders at a time like this. /ate nights, weekends and holidays, the reins are handed to a person on the lower end of the food chain. +e or she is guaranteed consideration for their loyalty. In the mind’s eyes of those suffering through this ordeal, there is a different view, not without sarcasm. In charge is someone who has never been to sea under any condition, e[cept perhaps in an amusement park. With a drink in one hand and a telephone close by, they ponder their ne[t move using an AAA road map and a ��-cent wooden ruler. After doing the math, there is a final directive� Even at slow speed, you should make %oston for an � a.m. start. It’s as simple as that. $QWKRQ\�1RWWXUQR 9LOODV��1�-� ([SHULHQFH�0 0DNHV 7KH�' 'LIIHUHQFH -ust thought I would write to you about a sailing e[perience I had on the Great /akes a number of years ago. It is hard to believe I am now 94 years of age and have been retired for almost �� years. One incident I remember is about a captain. It was his first year, and he lacked the skill of an “oldtimer.” What every young captain should have at all times is a seasoned captain alongside him. As we approached a bridge, a dense fog set in. There were several boats blowing danger signals. I looked at the captain and he was shaking all over. I was only a wheelsman. +is voice was coming out fast. +e was completely shaken up� I was in a difficult situation as my duty was to take orders from the captain, whether right or wrong. A captain would not stand for a wheelsman to tell him what to do. Near the bottom of the river was a strong current. The captain told me to put the wheel hard right. That was wrong� it should have been left—the course on which we were traveling. Even so, I had to take orders from the captain. When the man on lookout said we were heading for the beach, the captain then told me to put it hard left. It was almost too late. Some of those old boats could not always be depended upon to answer the wheel. I was worried that we might be in deep trouble. If we had beached the boat, we would have cost American Steamship Co. a large sum of money. +ow could you keep such a large boat steady in such a strong current" When we got out of that mess, I was one very relieved wheelsman. I later asked a former shipmate how the thousand-foot boats steer, and he said “wonderful.” I never steered a thousand-footer. The shipmate said they steered as good as any automobile. $QG\�$VSVHWHU ([HODQG��:LV�� Know Your Rights ),1$1&,$/ 5(32576. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, /akes and Inland Waters District�NMU 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 e[amines 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. 75867 )81'6. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, /akes and Inland Waters District�NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All e[penditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a maMority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. 6+,33,1*�5,*+76. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected e[clusively 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 %oard by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is� Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals %oard ���1 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD ���4� 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 %oard. &2175$&76. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. (',725,$/ 32/,&< ¥� 7+( 6($)$5(56� /2*. The 6HDIDUHUV /2*�traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 19�� meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for 6HDIDUHUV /2* policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the e[ecutive board of the union. The e[ecutive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 3$<0(17 2) 021,(6. 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. &2167,787,21$/ 5,*+76 $1'� 2%/,*$7,216. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. (48$/ 5,*+76. 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, se[, 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. 6($)$5(56� 32/,7,&$/ $&7,9,7< '21$7,21�¥�63$'. S3AD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its obMects 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 obMects, S3AD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, Mob 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 S3AD by certified mail within �� days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support S3AD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. 127,)<,1*�7+(�81,21—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 3resident Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is� Michael Sacco, 3resident Seafarers International Union ���1 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD ���4�. April 2003 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule of courses at the 3aul +all Center for Maritime Training and Education in 3iney 3oint, Md. through the end of the year. 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The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 4��� Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes 8QOLFHQVHG�$SSUHQWLFH�:DWHU 6XUYLYDO�&ODVV�����— Unlicensed apprentices who graduated from class �3� are (in alphabetical order) Archie Dalton, Christopher Eubanks, John Fain, Jim Farmer, Keith Gibney, Michael Harris Jr., Peter Jensen, Eleazar Lozano Jr., Jesse Lusian, Regis Makowski, Brian McBride, Mchael Myers Jr., David Osterback, Terrell Poole, Stephen Puckett, Jose 4uinones-Ramos, Lucas Ramirez, LaTerrance Ransom, Henry Rivera-Rodriguez, Steven Ruppert, Angelo Schiraldi, 1athan Slack, James Taylor, Marquita Walker and Brett Wilson. 8QOLFHQVHG�$SSUHQWLFH�:DWHU 6XUYLYDO�&ODVV�����— Graduating from the unlicensed apprentice water survival class �3� are (in alphabetical order) Paul Flanagan Jr., Leroy Flores, Sergio Gonzalez-Lopez, Gregory Grove, Claurence Jones III, Todd Keith, Christopher Keshlear, Brandon Leach, James Osbourne, Deverla Parker Jr., Michael Pockat II, Derik Rye, Kenneth Sharp, Edward Tanaka, 1igel Williams and Emmanuel Wilson. 7DQNHU )DPLOLDUL]DWLRQ� $VVLVWDQW�&DUJR��'/� — Completing the tanker familiarization�assistant cargo (DL) course March � are (in alphabetical order) Clinton Betties, Kellie Clark, William Eoff, Bryan Fletcher, Cordrey Goss, 1at Lamb, Darius McCastle, Joseph Romine, Christian Rosado and Ahsha Staiger. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. (QJLQH� 8WLOLW\� — Graduates of the Feb. 21 engine utility class are (from left, front row) Ron Oyer (instructor), Reynaldo Lacayo, Aaron Morton Jr., James Buckowski, Baisel Kuvshinikov, Cesar Williams, Ricky Langley, Ben 9ernon (instructor), (second row) Jonathon Stratton, Steven Benavides Jr., John Shea, Demond Williams, Ralph Williams and Degrick McLendon. 1ot pictured is 1adia Wright. :HOGLQJ�— /LIHERDWPDQ�:DWHU 6XUYLYDO� — Earning their lifeboatman�water survival endorsement Feb. 28 are (from left) Bernabe Pelingon (instructor), Johnny Palencia, Paul McDonell, Robert McLendon, Gloria Baker, Douglas Thompson, Johnson Srianosos, Richard Mace and Justino Sanchez. Successfully completing the welding course Feb. 21 are (in alphabetical order) Cordrey Goss, Florencio Marfa, Joseph McCrosky, Alexander Rembert, David Rivera and Anthony Thomas. Their instructor, Buzzy Andrews, is in the back row (in plaid shirt). 2LOHU— -XQLRU (QJLQHHU — Upgrading their ratings to junior engineer April � are (in alphabetical order) Mohamad Abdullah, Armando Camacho, Michael Dupee, Michael Hinton, Jerrol Jones, Benjamin Mathews, Romel Reyes, Trevor Robinson and Gerardo 9ega. Their instructor, Jay Henderson, is in back row (with glasses). 22 Seafarers LOG Seafarers who graduated from the oiler class Feb. 21 are (in alphabetical order) Daniel Amesbury, Robert Binder, Chance Chong, Alshea Dixon, Joie Flesner, Christopher Graham, Anthony Hoy, Jeffrey Johnson, Robert 1orris, Walter Rood, Jason Rymel and 4uincy Wilson. 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See page 14 for more information. I Delegates from Express Marine gather in the Norfolk hall with Port Agent Jim Malone (standing second from right) to review proposals for a new contract. a N While aboard the Manhattan Island, ABM Rich Nicholas and AB Dragtender Nathan Eldridge study proposals for their new contract. The Manhattan Island dredges the coastal shore off North Carolina. t’s business as usual at the SIU hall in Norfolk, Va.—perhaps even a little busier than usual with the current activation of military support ships for Operation Enduring Freedom. In addition to the crewing of vessels for the war against terrorism, SIU officials in Norfolk check on other activities in the area—including the dredging of the channel off the coast of Morehead City, N.C. by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.’s Manhattan Island. The dredge is equipped with state-ofthe-art instrumentation, and the split-hull design permits rapid dumping of discharge material. On this page, photos show some of the more common activities at the Norfok hall, including Seafarers coming in to sign papers, fill out forms, wait for a job call or just pass the time and compare sea stories. Steward/Baker Robert Lee Thomas Jr. (left) and SA William Brainard help keep the crew well fed aboard the hopper dredge Manhattan Island. A H The captain on the Manhattan Island is Jim Fish. Oiler Jim ‘Gypsy’ Bukowsky spreads the word of the benefits of contributing to SPAD. Retirees Randy Archer and Larry Combs share sea stories with DEU John Cooper. OMU Charlie Johnson and his wife, Ada, drop by the union hall in Norfolk to fill out some paperwork. AB Steve Westfall (left) waits on a shipping card from SIU Rep Sam Spain in the Norfolk hall. Mark Paterson is the chief engineer aboard the Manhattan Island. Waiting on a job call are Recertified Bosun Robert Lindsay and Bosun Sean Ryan. � 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. 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 April 2003 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MTD CHARTS COURSE FOR CONTINUED REVITALIZATION SIU GAINS MORE JOBS PRIVACY RULES TAKE EFFECT THIS MONTH SIU DELIVERS FOR U.S. TROOPS MORE THAN 2,000 SEAFARERS CREW UP SHIPS FOR ‘IRAQI FREEDOM’ ON BRINK OF WAR, MERCHANT MARINE’S DEFENSE ROLE IS OBVIOUS, APPRECIATED ITF, SIU AND OTHERS RALLY TO AID MARINERS SCHUBERT: SUPPORTING NATIONAL DEFENSE REMAINS MARAD’S ‘MOST URGENT ISSUE’ PA. BILL DIRECTS BONUS FOR WWII MARINERS ALASKAN LAMMERS’ GRADUATION IS HISTORIC SPAD MAKES SENSE TO SEAFARER BUCKOWSKI PENSIONER PADU PASSED AWAY NMU BENEFIT PLANS IMPLEMENT PRIVACY REGULATIONS RECERTIFIED STEWARDS LEARN LESSONS IN TEAMWORK ‘SHORT-SEA’ SHIPPING OFFERS MANY BENEFITS UFCW’S DORITY SHEDS LIGHT ON CRUCIAL ORGANIZING DRIVE AFL-CIO LEADERS SWEENEY, TRUMKA, STRESS SOLIDARITY, ORGANIZING, POLITICS THE CASE FOR ANWR YOUNG, MURKOWSKI DELIVER STRONG POINTS FOR EXPLORING COASTAL PLAIN LNG CREWS AID THE NEEDY UNION REACHES AGREEMENT ON MSC CARPENTER DUTIES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 04/01/2003 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. 65, No. 4 2003 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/d9482c871e32261950d8e33c14c47873.pdf 4fdf6720c31e21f9459e745477316684 PDF Text Text www.seafarers.org Volume 65, Number 3 March 2003 Seafarers Crew Up New Cable Ship SIU members are sailing aboard the modern cable ship Tyco Dependable, christened Jan. 21 in Honolulu. Built last year, the vessel is operated by Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. Page 3. Photo courtesy of U.S. Maritime Administration SIU Members Answer the Call As Vessel Activations Continue At ports throughout the nation, Seafarers are crewing up Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels and other military support ships that have been activated for Operation Enduring Freedom. Above right, the Cape Taylor sails past the Cape Texas early last month in Corpus Christi, Texas. Both ships are crewed by Seafarers. At left, AB Manny Wabe helps take on stores aboard the Cape Wrath in Baltimore. Pages 4, 10, 11, 20. TRANSCOM Leader Tours Paul Hall Center The head of the United States Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) recently toured the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. U.S. Gen. John W. Handy—pictured here examining a training record book with the school’s admissions director, Priscilla Senatore—visited the school Jan. 28. He checked out all aspects of the facility. Page 3. Government Services Division Gets Newly Commissioned Ship Members of the SIU’s Government Services Division are sailing aboard a former U.S. Navy ship that is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) fleet. NOAA commissioned the Oscar E. Sette Jan. 23 during ceremonies in Honolulu Harbor. Page 3. Notice About MMDs Page 3 Port Security Update Page 5 �President’s Report Union Members & Enduring Freedom Pick up any newspaper or watch the news on TV, and you’re pretty much guaranteed to see at least one story covering the national and international debates over what to do about Iraq. In fact, going back to last year, it probably would be impossible to figure out how much copy and air time have been devoted to the Iraqi threat. Naturally with a topic this big and important, the arguments have been urgent and mostly wellexpressed. Government officials, labor organizaMichael Sacco tions, editorial writers, general citizens and others have made persuasive and often elaborate points. But when it comes to clarity and common sense, it’s tough to top the letter I read last month from a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps that appeared in a church bulletin. He’s stationed with our troops in the desert overseas, preparing for the possible war against Iraq. In part, the letter reads, “All of us pray that God will grant our leaders the wisdom and skill to find a solution to this crisis. But we also pray that if we must fight, God will give us strength and safety as we deliver victory to our nation.” You better believe I say “Amen” to that. By the way, if you’re wondering about the morale of our armed forces, the lieutenant colonel also wrote, “A few months in the desert has a way of cleansing the mind and inspiring acceptance. It worked for Moses.” I think the letter reflects the fact that any sane person doesn’t want war if it’s truly avoidable. But history has taught us that there are times when America really doesn’t have a choice. Today, the fact is that we are at war against terrorism. And that war almost certainly will extend to Iraq. We’re in it—and union members are playing a vital role in the operation. Our brothers and sisters throughout the AFL-CIO unions are going about their jobs with efficiency, dedication and patriotism. Thousands have geared up for service in the Middle East as reservists and members of the National Guard. I’m especially proud of the jobs being performed by the unions of the Maritime Trades Department, of which I am the president. We see their commitment and essential productivity throughout the country and overseas. We see it on the docks, where Longshoremen are working with the Coast Guard and other officials to ensure safety in our nation’s ports. We see it on our American-flag ships, where Seafarers and other union mariners are transporting troops and vital cargo to strategic locations in the Middle East. We see it in our shipyards, where Electricians, Painters, Steelworkers, Boilermakers and others built many of the military support ships and Navy vessels and Coast Guard cutters that all play a key role in the war on terrorism. We see it along the railroads and on the highways and in the skies, where Machinists and truck drivers and pilots and flight attendants and other union members are tackling unprecedented challenges. And of course, we saw it from the very first moments of September 11, when all of this started. Our brothers and sisters from the Fire Fighters, the Operating Engineers, the Laborers, the Iron Workers, AFSCME, other emergency responders, and many, many other unions answered the call that day and every day since then. As AFL-CIO President John Sweeney recently noted, “The American labor movement has supported the President in the fight against terrorism and we are supporting the President in the fight to free Iraq. The American labor movement has stood with every President in time of war and we will stand with our President today if war comes.” Brothers and sisters, there’s no debate about that. Volume 65, Number 3 March 2003 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Alaska, SIU, School Team Up To Train Displaced Workers The SIU, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, and the administration of Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski are partnering to recruit and train dislocated workers from Alaska for careers in the U.S. Merchant Marine. The project was announced Feb. 3 by Alaska Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development Greg O’Claray. In partnership with the SIU, the school and the Ketchikanbased nonprofit recruiting and referral agency, SEA Link Inc., the state’s labor department will train and place qualified dislocated Alaskans previously employed in the fishing industry into family-wage jobs as merchant mariners aboard U.S.-flag commercial vessels engaged in the Alaska, domestic and international deep sea shipping industry, O’Claray noted. The plan is to send approximately 20 qualified applicants each month from Alaska to the Paul Hall Center, based in Piney Point, Md. The school offers a comprehensive array of vocational curriculums, from entry-level to officer training. Academic support is available as well—students may enroll in a GED or college-degree program, among other choices. The Paul Hall Center, which opened in 1967, offers dozens of U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses. The school is located in Piney Point, Md. “We’re sending the first qualified Alaskans to Piney Point this month,” O’Claray said. “It is expected that approximately 240 Alaskans will be trained as merchant mariners by the end of next year.” Training funds are granted to SEA Link Inc. for this initiative through federal Workforce Investment Act money, accounted for and administered through Alaska’s Department of Labor. Anchorage-based SIU Repre- sentative Harold Holten stated, “Our union and industry are committed to reaching out to Alaskans, particularly since our overall experience in recruiting here is overwhelmingly positive. Our first initiative to recruit Alaska youth is a model success and continues to exceed expectations after five years and nearly 100 participants. We expect the same results through this displaced worker initiative.” MSC Implements Vaccination Program Unions Agree: Mariners Deserve Same Protection as Military In support of our nation’s war on terrorism, the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) earlier this year began implementing the Department of Defense (DOD) smallpox vaccination program and resumed anthrax vaccinations for U.S. mariners aboard vessels that will sail into known threat and risk areas. Officials from the SIU and other maritime unions in late December met with representatives of MSC and the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) to discuss protections for merchant mariners. Subsequently, when DOD ordered the inoculations for mariners who sign on aboard certain ships involved in the war, the SIU distributed detailed information about the program to its port officials for dissemination, in turn, to the membership. A communication from MSC noted, “The DOD program, tailored to meet the needs of the military, is designed to ensure that America’s armed forces, and civilians who have critical mission functions, are protected from the biological threat of smallpox and anthrax. Therefore, like our men and women in uniform, DOD recognizes that it is critically important to protect U.S. Merchant Mariners, both MSC CIVMARs and contract mariners, who may be deployed on sealift ships essential to the accomplishment of its missions. Vaccinating before an attack is the best way to ensure that our troops and mariners can continue their missions if a smallpox or anthrax outbreak occurs.” Later, the SIU and three other maritime unions (American Maritime Officers; Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association; and Masters, Mates & Pilots) issued a statement which read in part, “Collectively, we share the opinion that it is crucial that our members have access to, and are afforded the same protections, which are required and extended to members of our active duty military forces when called upon to serve their country.… We fully support our country’s military operations and we are very serious about our crucial role as part of the nation’s fourth arm of defense.” At least as far back as July 2000, the SIU had pointed out that the anthrax immunizations were very likely to be reinstituted at some point. The union delivered that message in written correspondence to all officials and port employees, and the topic periodically has been discussed since then at monthly membership meetings. Seafarers seeking more information about the inoculations should contact their port agent. General guidance and information on the program and medical eligibility for receiving the vaccines is available on line at the following site: www.vaccines.army.mil www.anthrax.mil 5 Charged in FOC Drug-Smuggling Case Three Jamaican nationals recently were arrested in Florida in connection with a drug-smuggling operation involving runaway-flag cruise ships, also known as flag-of-convenience (FOC) vessels. Two other individuals charged in the case are still at large. According to newspaper and television reports, more than 60 pounds of cocaine—with a street value of $6 million—have been smuggled into the United States aboard runaway-flag cruise ships involved in this illegal dealing. Much of the contraband reportedly was taped to the bodies of crew members, some of whom allegedly were employed by Carnival Cruise Lines. A Drug Enforcement Administration official told reporters that the most recent arrests were part of a two-year investigation that also has caught at least nine other people. Special Agent Joe Kilmer told the Associated Press that the drugs had been carried from Jamaica to Key West, Miami and Port Everglades, Fla. aboard different cruise lines. The three men who were arrested Jan. 25 are Jamaican citizens living in south Florida. March 2003 �SIU Welcomes New Cable Ship On their way to the Dependable’s christening Jan. 21 in Honolulu are (from left) Chief Cook Franz Schnell, Bosun Victorgil Mariano and Chief Steward Emmanuel Laureta. Recertified Steward Emmanuel Laureta is pictured aboard the new cable ship. SIU-contracted Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. recently christened the Tyco Dependable in Honolulu, signaling new job opportunities for Seafarers. The 459-foot vessel was built last year by Keppel Hitachi Zosen of Singapore. Transoceanic’s parent company, Tyco, christened the ship Jan. 21. “We welcome the opportunity to provide the unlicensed crew for the Dependable, a truly stateof-the-art cable ship,” remarked SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. “These jobs will help maintain a pool of well-trained, loyal U.S. mariners who are an important part of America’s national and economic security.” The Dependable, which has a service speed of 13.9 knots, is based in Honolulu near her sister ship, the SIU-crewed Long Lines. The newer vessel is replete with the most modern equipment. It features a Rolls-Royce diesel electric generating set, forward and aft bow thrusters, azthmuthing stern thrusters and a Kongsberg Simrad dynamic positioning system. Additionally, the Dependable’s cable laying and repair equipment includes stern linear and drum engines; dynamometers; traction winches; after deck cranes; buoy handling davits and much more. The ship’s navigation aids include Furuno GPS and ECDIS systems, along with a magnetic compass, gyrocompass, track pilot, echo sounders, speed log and X- and S-band radar. Gen. Handy Tours School The head of the United States Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) recently toured the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. U.S. Air Force Gen. John W. Handy visited the school Jan. 28. He checked out all aspects of the facility, including the manpower office, the fire fighting school, the simulator and the small arms range. In fact, his tour went beyond a mere visual inspection, as Gen. Handy got a true feel for the school by performing some handson training both on the simulator and at the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School. “The Paul Hall Center is a first-class, comprehensive facility,” Gen. Handy stated. “The school is fully equipped to meet the training needs of mariners who crew our military contracted vessels. It is critical for our nation to sustain a viable U.S.-flag shipping and mariner capability, and the school clearly is essen- The tour included an extensive stop at the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School, part of the Paul Hall Center. Instructor Brad Wheeler (using computer) demonstrates some of the GMDSS course content for Gen. Handy. tial to that cause.” TRANSCOM is responsible for all of the U.S. military’s sealift assets. Gen. Handy is a strong advocate of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Late last year, he urged Congress to reauthorize the U.S. Maritime Security Program. The Tyco Dependable, pictured in Honolulu, features state-of-the-art equipment. Gov’t Services Division Crews Former Navy Ship Members of the SIU’s Government Services Division are sailing aboard a former U.S. Navy ship that is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) fleet. NOAA commissioned the Oscar E. Sette Jan. 23 during ceremonies in Honolulu Harbor. Among the dignitaries present for the event were U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle, and Jennifer Sabas, chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii). The Sette will help assess and protect the region’s fisheries and living marine resources for NOAA, which is part of the Commerce Department. The ship normally will operate throughout the central and western Pacific, conducting fisheries assessment surveys, physical and chemical oceanography, marine mammal projects and coral reef research. According to NOAA, the vessel is equipped with three small outboard driven boats; wet and dry, hydrochemistry and computer labs; an acoustic Doppler current profiler; and two deep-ocean winches, two J-frames, one Aframe, a net reel, and deep-sea trawl winches. “Not only are we greatly Oscar E. Sette Specifications Length: 224 ft. Breadth: 43 ft. Draft: 15 ft. Displacement: 2301 tons Speed: 10.5 knots Built: 1988, Halter Marine, Inc. expanding our observation and research potential, but we’re continuing in the gradual trend of revitalizing the NOAA fleet,” said retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Ph.D., undersecretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “With each new or refurbished addition to the NOAA fleet, we become more efficient at supporting the NOAA mission. The Sette has a longer range, enhanced stability and better boat-handling capabilities than the ship it’s replacing.” The Oscar E. Sette is named after the first director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Honolulu Laboratory, now part of NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service. He served there from 1949 to 1955. Chief Bosun Kenneth Motoyama attends the ceremony. Gen. Handy (center) visits the new small arms range at the Paul Hall Center. He is joined by Paul Hall Center Vice President Don Nolan (left) and Safety Director Jim Hanson. Important Notice About MMDs In what the U.S. Coast Guard described as “changes to improve security and accountability in the U.S. Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) system,” the agency in early February altered its procedures for issuing and renewing MMDs. The Coast Guard is issuing a new “tamper resistant” MMD, utilizing the following priorities: 1. Mariners renewing or upgrading their MMD in support of a national emergency or military activation. 2. Other active mariners. 3. Mariners applying for an original MMD. All applicants will be vetted (background check), as per orders of the Justice Department. During a meeting last month at the Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center, the SIU voiced concern about how the new policy may impact the current activations in support of the war on terrorism. While sympathetic regarding the need for heightened security, the union particularly encouraged the agency to find an effective way to avoid anticipated delays in issuing new documents. One option discussed to resolve this issue was assigning temporary documents to first-time applicants. In early February, the Coast Guard had assigned 15 “investigation agents” to the vetting process, with plans to add 28 more agents in the immediate future. The Coast Guard regional examination centers (RECs) remain open, but there likely will be delays in renewing and updating documents. Unofficially, the agency has indicated no user fees will be charged to current MMD holders who apply for renewal by Sept. 1 of this year. Again, that position remained unconfirmed as this issue of the LOG went to press in mid-February. The SIU will provide updates as they become available, both in the LOG and on the union’s web site (www.seafarers.org). Meanwhile, Seafarers are urged to keep in touch with their port agents concerning the status of their MMDs. March 2003 The Oscar Sette (above and at left) typically will operate throughout the central and western Pacific. Seafarers LOG 3 �Manpower Department, SIU Port Officials Show Dedication in Answering Activations Life for the 10 people who staff the manpower department at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education recently has been anything but monotonous. Over the last several months, the Piney Point, Md.-based team of specialists has worked virtually around the clock seven days per week in response to the recent wave of vessel activations by the U.S. Maritime Administration. Agents, patrolmen and staff members at the various SIU ports around the nation likewise have been working extended hours due to the activations. “Our job is to monitor the shipping and registration of all vessels under contract to the Seafarers International Union,” said Bart Rogers, manpower director. “We ensure that all SIUcontracted vessels are crewed in a timely and efficient fashion.” He added that the manpower office also monitors the number of people who are registered on the beach and maintains crew lists as well as “skill tables” on mariners so that individuals with specific endorsements easily can be matched to particular requests The manpower office at the Paul Hall Center, a busy place to begin with, has been especially active in 2003. from various SIU-contracted companies. “Since the activations commenced, we’ve been working an average 16 to 17 hours every day, seven days per week to keep pace with the demand for manpower,” Rogers continued. “Our people at the hiring halls have been on the same type of schedule because they are the ones who actually have been filling the jobs. The long hours worked at both levels ensure that we are able to stay on top of all manpower requests and that the open jobs do not get out of hand.” In January, the manpower office processed about 2,000 jobs—a sharp increase from the normal number. As of press time for the Seafarers LOG, Rogers and his staff (Bonnie Johnson, Carol Johnson, Leo Bonser, Sal Aquia, Pat Vandergrift, Sylvia Texeira, Janice Geisz, Ginger Bagwell and Giselle Viohl) this year had crewed well over 100 vessels— 50-plus in response to the activations, the rest as part of normal operations. “I’m proud of the job that the staff and the people at the various ports are doing,” Rogers shared. “But the real credit goes to the mariners who—in keeping with NOTICE from the U.S. Maritime Administration Reemployment Rights of U.S. Merchant Seamen Purpose: to encourage merchant mariner service onboard sealift ships in support of maritime mobilization needs of the United States while eliminating or minimizing the disadvantages to civilian careers and employment which can result from such service; to minimize the disruption to the lives of merchant seamen performing service for the United States as well as to their employers, their fellow employees, and their communities, by providing for the prompt reemployment of such persons upon their completion of such service; and to prohibit discrimination against persons because of their service in the U.S. merchant marine. Reemployment Benefit: U.S. merchant seamen who voluntarily leave their existing employment for employment on a vessel supporting the sealift needs of the United States during a war, armed conflict, national emergency or maritime mobilization need are entitled to receive reemployment rights similar to military reservists. This benefit does not apply to commercially employed mariners or civil service mariners who are employed and serving on U.S.-flag vessels, but is intended to protect those qualified mariners who are no longer sailing but who volunteer to temporarily leave permanent employment in shoreside positions to serve on sealift vessels in a national crisis. Reemployment Rights Criteria: The Maritime Administration under authority delegated by the Secretary of Transportation certifies that the merchant seaman was employed in the activation or operation of a vessel — 4 Seafarers LOG ■ That is in the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) including the Ready Reserve Force (RRF), when in use or being activated for use at the request of Secretary of Defense; or ■ That is requisitioned by the Secretary of Transportation during any national emergency declared by proclamation of the President; or ■ That is owned, chartered or controlled by the U.S. for a war, armed conflict, national emergency or maritime mobilization need (including testing for readiness performance); and ■ During the period of that employment, the merchant seaman possesses a valid license, certificate of registry or merchant mariner’s document issued by the US Coast Guard. Maritime Administration Certification: If a U.S. seaman meets the above criteria, the individual may submit an application for certification of reemployment rights within 45 days after completion of service. The individual must submit relevant documentation to: Maritime Administration Office of Sealift Support MAR 630, Room 7304 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20590 Documentation must include certificate(s) of discharge or letter certifying service from the Master of the sealift vessels or authorized representatives of government contracted ship managers, copies of relevant U.S. Coast Guard license and/or Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) and a letter of request for certification. MARAD will issue or deny certification not later than 20 days after receipt of request from the merchant seaman. Notifications to Employer: Prior to volunteer service, the individual must give advance written or verbal notice of above applicable employment as a merchant seaman to the person’s employer. After service, the mariner must submit an application to their previous employer for reemployment not later than 14 days after completion of service that is less than 181 days, or not later than 90 days after completion of service greater than 181 days. Enforcement: MARAD shall provide administrative assistance to merchant seamen volunteers who are certified for reemployment per the above instructions and have been refused reemployment. The seaman must provide a complaint in writing to the MARAD address above describing the allegations of failure, refusal, or imminent failure or refusal of an employer to grant reemployment rights. MARAD will communicate with the individual and the employer to attempt to resolve the complaint without litigation. If attempts to resolve the complaint are unsuccessful MARAD may seek advice of the Department of Labor. If the complainant requests, MARAD will refer to the Attorney General a complaint relating to a private or State employer, or to the Merit Systems Protection Board for litigation, a complaint relating to a Federal executive agency employer. If there are questions you may contact Captain Rod McFadden at the Maritime Administration on 202-366-2647 or E-mail: rod.mcfadden@marad.dot.gov. the Seafarers’ proud tradition of service—are stepping up without hesitation to answer their country’s call to duty.” Added Gene Albert, director of labor relations for SIU-contracted Marine Transport Lines, “Since January 17, MTL has activated 12 vessels—soon to be 14. The crew at manpower has done a wonderful job during this time. I really appreciate the commitment and dedication they have shown during our country’s calling of Operation Enduring Freedom.” Manpower Director Bart Rogers credits Seafarers, his staff and the SIU’s port officials for helping meet the challenges of the recent activations. TOTE’s Northern Lights Transports Military Gear Answering a request from the head of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) is lending the assistance of the Northern Lights to transport military hardware to Southwest Asia. The ship departed Tacoma, Wash. Feb. 9 and was scheduled to arrive in San Diego to be loaded with military cargo a few days later. An Alaska corporation founded in 1975, TOTE maintains three rollon/roll-off (RO/RO) cargo trailer ships for the Puget Sound-Anchorage trade. Typically the Northern Lights and her sister ships, the Westward Venture and Great Land, are engaged in transporting vehicles, trailers, construction equipment and other merchandise from the port of Tacoma to the port of Anchorage, Alaska. As part of the Jones Act fleet involved in the U.S. coastal trade, TOTE’s vessels are required to be U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.crewed. According to Robert Magee, TOTE’s president and CEO, “We are proud to provide one of our vessels to aid the United States. Plus, the importance of the Jones Act is underscored by the U.S. military requesting our firm to provide a vessel to support our national interests.” The Northern Lights is one of three Ponce-class vessels owned by TOTE. The vessel will be under military charter to MSC. The vessel is a self-sustaining trailer ship built in 1974. It is 791 feet long, 105 feet wide and has a deadweight tonnage of 17,900 tons. The ship can carry 12,000 metric tons of material, equivalent to over 400 over-the-road trailers. The special design of the vessel enables most any vehicle to be driven aboard, making it an exceptional vessel for charter to the military. It can sail at a top speed of 24 knots. According to Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), an unfailing advocate of the U.S. Merchant Marine, “As a strong supporter of the Military Sealift Program, I am pleased that the Northern Lights, a TOTE Alaskan cargo vessel, will assist our men and women in the armed services. I commend TOTE’s involvement in this program.” U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Wash.), also a consistent advocate of the U.S. Merchant Marine, said, “Operation Enduring Freedom stands to benefit from the logistical expertise of an experienced domestic commercial vessel operator like TOTE. Our military can be certain the private-citizen crew and officers aboard the Northern Lights will get this critical hardware to our troops when and where it is needed.” SIU Ship Survives Severe Storm The crew of the SIU-contracted Maersk Carolina recently experienced firsthand the mayhem which can be caused by a raging storm at sea. Thanks to their superb training and ability to cope in the face of adversity, each escaped the encounter without serious injury and lived to sail another day. During the early morning hours of Jan. 26, while on a course for Halifax, Nova Scotia from the Mediterranean, the Maersk Carolina—a large containership—encountered a violent storm off the coast of Newfoundland. Published reports say the storm brought gale-force winds, gusting to 55 miles per hour, and 20-foot seas to a wide swath of the North Atlantic. Laden with goods ranging from citrus fruit to cotton, the 70,000ton vessel completely was at the mercy of the sea while the storm unleashed its fury. Many of the ship’s containers were crushed, and damage was registered to its superstructure, but the Carolina managed to reach port at Pier 36 in Halifax shortly after 9:30 a.m., Jan. 27. “She must have been hit by one hell of a wave. That’s the good old North Atlantic,” Allan Race, general manager of the Halifax office of Maersk Canada, told reporters. The same storm reportedly forced the high-seas rescue of 16 crew members from a Finnish-registered freighter after its engines failed in heavy seas off Newfoundland Jan 23. After arriving in Halifax the Carolina began undergoing minor repairs, according to Steve Carmel of Maersk Line Limited, the vessel’s Norfolk, Va-based operator. The ship departed Feb. 5 for its next port. SIU members aboard the vessel at the time of the incident were: Bosun Brian Fountain, ABs Dionisio Batiz, Donald Bowe, Reuben Brown, Thomas Kilbride, Jose Ortiz and Abdul Gharama, QEE Donald Williams, QERMs Alexander Koroteyev and Valerii Lazarov, GVA Ali Akmar, Chief Cook Victor Acevedo, SB John Reid, and SA Mario Clotter. The Maersk Carolina joined the company’s U.S. fleet in November. March 2003 �U.S. Continues Port Security Activity SIU Participates in Coast Guard Meetings, Hosts Separate Labor-Management Forum Concern about potential terrorist attacks on the high seas and at the country’s busy trading ports continues to spark a wave of security-related activity in the shipping industry. At the forefront of the bustle is the U.S. Coast Guard as it moves to implement the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002; the International Maritime Organization’s recently adopted Amendments to the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS); a new International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code); and a series of resolutions which are designed to give weight to the amendments. The Coast Guard set Feb. 28 as the deadline for public comments on the security upgrades that will affect the shipping, commercial cruise and oil industries, among others. Interim final regulations will be published in June, followed by the final regulation in November. After the regulations SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel (left) moderated a labor-management forum last month at the union’s headquarters. Participants discussed new Coast Guard and IMO rules pertaining to shipboard and port security. are finalized, the vessel owners and operators will have six months to prepare and submit vessel security plans to the Coast Guard for approval. Getting a jump on the timeline, the SIU on Feb. 7 in Camp Springs, Md. hosted a meeting of officials representing maritime labor and management. Moder- ated by SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel—who also serves as vice chairman of the Seafarers’ Section of the International Transport Workers’ Federation— the conference had a two-fold purpose: to discuss specific areas of concern on how the new rules would impact labor and the shipping industry, and to draft a joint New MarAd Study Highlights Merchant Marine’s Readiness The majority of the nation’s merchant mariners are ready, willing and able to answer the call to duty when and where their country needs them, according to results of a recently released U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd)-mandated survey. Conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), the 2001 Mariner Survey examined the employment tendencies of merchant mariners as they related to readiness. Specifically, the study collected data on mariners regarding their willingness to perform sea duty during times of national emergency, their past and present employment patterns, and their knowledge about their reemployment rights. Additionally, the research sought to measure the impact of MarAd’s maritime education and training programs on mariners and their progress in meeting the 1995 amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for mariners (STCW-95). Using a sample of 10,000 merchant mariners from a population of approximately 104,000 qualified to serve on large ocean-going vessels, the survey found that the majority of mariners: Were serving in an afloat job during calendar year 2000, Have served in a deep-sea position on a U.S.-flag vessel, and Would be willing to take an afloat position in the event of a national defense emergency. The majority (73 percent) of those who would be willing to take an afloat position during an emergency indicated they would be willing to serve a minimum of 90 days. About half of all mariners reported that reemployment rights could make them more likely to be able to serve for longer stretches in a national emergency. At the time of the survey, 45 percent of unlimited license holders and 29 percent of other mariners reported that they held an STCW-95 certificate. (The survey took place roughly a year before the final STCW deadline.) Of those who did not hold the certification, 40 percent of unlimited license holders and 30 percent of other mariners reported that they planned to meet the STCW-95 requirements. One hundred and forty-six mariners were deceased or otherwise unreachable during the survey, leaving an eligible sample of 9,854. Of the eligible sample group, 4,046 completed surveys for an overall response rate of 41 percent. Of the 5,808 that did not respond, however, 1,499 surveys were returned as undeliverable despite crosschecking with all available address sources. A four-page, 15-item questionnaire developed by BTS and MarAd was used to collect information during the survey. Workers Urge Congress To Bolster Manufacturing More than 3,000 workers from across the country assembled in Washington, D.C. Feb. 3-4 to pressure Congress to take immediate steps addressing an eroding U.S. manufacturing industry. The workers joined representatives from 12 AFL-CIO industrial unions for the first legislative conference of the new Industrial Union Council (IUC). Workers from America’s heartland, angry over Washington’s neglect of the manufacturing base and the corresponding disappearance of good jobs and benefits, went to Capitol Hill to press for reforms in health care, labor law and trade and tax laws to strengthen the industry and create good manufacturing jobs NOTICE: New Clinic in Tacoma As of Feb. 11, 2003, SIU (and former NMU) members are able to utilize the services of a new local clinic in the Tacoma, Wash. area. All medical records and other documentation from Healthforce (formerly Virginia-Mason) in Seattle have been transferred to the new facility, which was selected in an effort to improve service and convenient access for the membership. The new clinic: Franciscan Occupational Health Port Clinic 1930 Port of Tacoma Road Tacoma, WA 98421 (253) 272-6677 March 2003 labor-management statement to the Coast Guard that outlined these concerns. Among specific issues discussed during the gathering were: Feasibility of applying the international regime to vessels in domestic trades, Designing industry-wide generic vessel security plans based on vessel type, Designation of a vessel security officer, Additional responsibilities and training for vessel security officers and other shipboard personnel, Impact of regulations on manning and fatigue, Cost of implementing security requirements, Funding grant needs, Shore leave for vessel crews as well as access for union officials, company officers and welfare groups, and Interface between port, facility and vessel security plans. Following an open forum discussion of the foregoing issues, a working group was formed to draft the language that would be used to convey the positions of labor and the industry to the Coast Guard. That vehicle—a joint labormanagement statement—will be sent to the appropriate authorities by Feb. 28 for inclusion in the Coast Guard docket. Elsewhere, and as earlier reported in the Seafarers LOG, the Coast Guard, as part of its implementation effort, scheduled a series of seven public meetings in various cities. These meetings, the last of which was held Feb. 11 in New York, were designed to discuss requirements for security assessments, plans, and specific security measures for ports, vessels and facilities. SIU officials along with and rank-and-file members participated in these meetings and voiced many of the same concerns raised during the former maritime labor-management meeting. In another development, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta on Jan. 14 announced $148 million in new transportation security grants. Secretary Mineta said the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) made the $148 million available. The new grants will include $105 million in Port Security Grants, $15 million in Continued on page 6 AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and benefits for thousands of workers. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka, U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (DN.D.) and U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) addressed the 3,000 delegates. “The country cannot afford to lose a major industry that drives our economic growth,” said Sweeney. “Failed economic policies have led to high unemployment in our manufacturing base and the loss of good paying jobs and health benefits for America’s working men and women.” According to the federation, manufacturing in the U.S. is losing production capacity and good jobs at an alarming rate. Manufacturing employment fell to 16.5 million in December 2002—its lowest level in 41 years—and health care costs are growing by 10 percent a year. Manufacturers are shifting the burden of health care and retiree benefits to their employees, forcing many workers to drop coverage because of skyrocketing costs. The crisis has also negatively affected the growth and stability of local economies. “When manufacturers shut down, unemployment rises, demand for public services grows and local tax bases are eroded,” said Trumka. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka The IUC is composed of the following unions: United Auto Workers; United Steelworkers of America; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; International Brotherhood of Teamsters; Communication Workers of America/IUE; Graphic Communications International Union; United Mine Workers of America; PACE International Union; Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees; Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers; International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. Seafarers LOG 5 �The bow of the tanker Gemini was iced over when it docked in Detroit in mid-December. Not much is moving on the Great Lakes these days, unless you count the Coast Guard icebreakers that are trying to ensure delivery of some cargo—including necessary fuel oil. Even the St. Clair River, which usually flows freely in front of the SIU’s Algonac, Mich. hiring hall, is jammed up. All the SIU-crewed boats have been laid up for the winter, giving Lakes Seafarers time to upgrade their skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education at Piney Point, Md. and be ready for a new shipping season when the area thaws out. One positive note is that the ice forming on the Lakes has slowed down the evaporation process. Evaporation can mean a decline in lake levels of one to two inches a week during fall and winter—which, in turn, has an econmic impact because freighters have to carry lighter loads. Lake levels fell to their lowest water levels in 35 years in 2001. They improved somewhat last year, but are still below normal. Unloading in Detroit, Mich. recently is OLS Transport’s tug James A. Hannah and tanker barge 5101. Meeting with Algonac Port Agent Don Thornton (right) aboard the Gemini are (from left) AB Richard Blackman, AB Louis Uleski, AB Daniel Breyer, Steward/Cook Gary Crocker and AB Christopher Edyvean. Working on the deck of the Gemini is AB Wilson Simmons. Also meeting with Port Agent Don Thornton (left) on the Gemini are Pumpman Ronald Barbo and AB Wilson Simmons. Meeting with union officials in the galley of the tug James A. Hannah are ABT Charles Hamilton (left) and ABT James Morgan. SIU Active in Port Security Planning Continued from page 5 Intercity Bus Security Grants, and $28 million for Operation Safe Commerce’s pilot program for port security. “The Bush Administration is committed to further securing our nation’s highways, mass transit systems, railways, waterways and pipelines, each of which is critical to ensuring the freedom of mobility and economic growth,” said Secretary Mineta. “These grant programs will help the Transportation Security Administration identify critical infrastructure, provide transit personnel security training, harden our seaports, enhance vehicle tracking and driver protection and increase security throughout the supply chain.” The Port Security Grants program includes grants for security assessments and strategies for mitigating vulnerabilities and for enhancing cargo and passenger security and access control. Additional funds will be announced for port incident training to enhance prevention and response preparedness for countering terrorist incidents. More than $92 million in Port Security Grants has been distributed to 51 U.S. ports since June 2002. Elsewhere, the U.S. De- Among the participants at last month’s meeting in Camp Springs, Md. were (clockwise from top left) SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez; Masters, Mates & Pilots President Capt. Tim Brown; and Paul Hall Center Director of Training Bill Eglinton. partment of Homeland Security (DHS) officially was established Jan 24. President George W. Bush spoke at the swearing in ceremony, as Tom Ridge became the Secretary of the new department. The president also issued an Executive Order in connection with the establishment of the department. The new department’s first priority is to protect the nation against further terrorist attacks. Component agencies will analyze threats and intelligence, guard U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats help ensure port security. 6 Seafarers LOG our borders and airports, protect our critical infrastructure, and coordinate the response of our nation for future emergencies. Union Industries Show Heads to Pittsburgh The 2003 AFL-CIO Union Industries Show—the largest Made In The USA exhibition of union workers’ skills and services, featuring thousands of dollars worth of union-made, America-made products—is scheduled for May 2-5 at the soon-to-be-completed David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. The SIU and its affiliate union the United Industrial Workers (UIW) once again will participate in the event, which is sponsored by the AFL-CIO Union Label & Services Trades Department. Typically, the show draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. According to planners, the show will be one of the first major events conducted at the new center, which is scheduled to open in March. The facility reportedly will offer 335,000 square feet of display space and 49 meeting rooms. Various UIW-made products will be among the goods and services showcased during the 66th edition of the annual outing. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education also will participate. UIW companies that took part in last year’s show— and expected back this year to display their products under the SIU banner—are: A&E Hangers from Ringtown, Pa.; Church & Dwight of London Ohio; Franklin International and Worthington Foods, both of Columbus, Ohio; and Sealy Mattress from Williamsport, Md. Californiabased companies that participated were Juanita’s Foods from Wilmington; Cott Beverages USA of San Bernardino; the Queen Mary out of Long Beach; and Chicken of the Sea from Terminal Island. The convention center complex is located adjacent to the city’s Allegheny Riverfront Park and is part of Pittsburgh’s downtown retail and entertainment district. The center is also near the new Pittsburgh baseball and football stadiums in the North Shore downtown district. Notice Unlicensed Apprentice Program For individuals interested in attending the unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, please note that there has been some misinformation, particularly via messages on the world wide web about the school’s apprentice program. To qualify for the program applicants must be at least 18 years of age (or 17 years of age with parental consent). This requirement is necessary to comply with Coast Guard regulations. There is no upper age limit for individuals wishing to participate in the program. The program provides training for entry-level positions, and includes practical work on a vessel. The program is physically rigorous. Teamwork is stressed and apprentices live in open-berthing dormitories and take meals together. Applicants must be able to meet certain physical requirements, specified by United States Coast Guard regulations and maritime industry standards. If you are interested in attending the school, please call (301) 994-0010, ext. 5342, or visit www. seafarers.org. March 2003 �MARINERS MEMORIALIZED – As previously reported, two Seafarers are confirmed to be among those permanently remembered at the South Boston World War II Memorial in South Boston, Mass. Bosun Stanley Peshen and FOWT Arthur Joseph Lyon were among the names of 19 U.S. merchant mariners from South Boston who paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. Including the Seafarers and other civilian mariners, the $300,000 memorial—dedicated last fall—bears the names of 215 South Boston men who died during the war. SAFETY FIRST – AB George Alexander (left) recently received an award for “outstanding service in contribution to vessel safety” aboard the SIU-contracted Green Point, operated by Central Gulf Lines. Presenting the award is Capt. John Belcourt. Around the World . . . CIVMARS MEET – Aboard the tanker USNS Rappahannock, members of the union’s Government Services Division discussed many key issues during their meeting Jan. 19 while the vessel was under way. Seafarers talked about the benefits available to them through Union Plus (formerly Union Privilege); anthrax and smallpox inoculations; wage parity; grievance handling and processing, and more. Pictured on the Rappahannock are (front row, from left) AB Tracy Hough, AB Romeo Balansay, OS Eric Concepcion, Bosun Mate Walter Ramsey, (second row) AB and Ship’s Chairman William Bushey, Wiper Harold Schaum, Bosun Mate Willie Benjamin, AB Wilbert Rodrigo, (back row) AB Dan Kilgore, Reefer Engineer John Stoot, SU Jorge Lopez, and Supply Officer Dave Spilholtz. ABOARD THE INNOVATOR – SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone (right) and Asst. VP Nick Celona (left) are pictured aboard the Innovator (USSM) with QEE Chris Earhart (second from left) and Recertified Bosun Stephen Kastel. . . . With the SIU WELCOME ASHORE – Engineer Dave Walblom, a Seafarer since the late 1970s, recently celebrated his new status as a retiree. A number of fellow SIU members joined in the festivities Dec. 4 in Long Beach, Calif. At left, Walblom (right) is pictured with Engine Utility George Cox. Below, he is joined by the whole crew, including Rick Cavalier, Herman Moningka, George Cox, Deso Hrboka, Hugh Wain, John Zarroli, Dragi Odak, Chard Macaulay, Larry Belcher, Mike Stravers, Willy Rose, Mike Privette, John Dimeglio, Wayne Berry, John Rakyta, Jim Martin, John Cox, John Tipich, Ed Brooks, Jimmy McNutt and Larry Jamieson. March 2003 SAFETY TRAINING – Aboard the Seafarers-crewed Dyn Marine ships USNS Bowditch and USNS Sumner, Joe Curtis, an instructor at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., provided damage-control training Jan. 15-16 in Ulsan, Korea. Some of the crew members are pictured in these two photos. Seafarers LOG 7 �Holidays at Sea and Ashore N N Aboard the CSX Enterprise The entertainment didn’t stop with the karaoke singing. It was then that Dayman Douglas Buchanan (left) and Recertified Bosun Roger Reinke shared their musical talents on the guitar. Captain Kenneth Fisher sets the holiday mood by taking the mike and leading the group in a medley of Christmas carols. Recertified Chief Steward Franchesca Rose and Chief Cook/Recertified Steward Mark Cabasag presented some of their culinary creations to the officers and crew aboard the CSX Enterprise during the Christmas holiday. The items included turkey, prime rib, ham, lobster tails, London broil, shrimp kabobs, teriyaki wings, baked fish, Alaskan crab legs, appetizers, salads and desserts—worthy of a 5-star restaurant. The steward department members wished everyone a happy holiday and expressed thanks for the education and training they received at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Following the bountiful feast, it was karaoke night, with various crew members participating as the microphone was passed around. From the left (on the left side of the photo) are Eng. Cadet Christopher Gugliotta, Bosun Roger Reinke and MEBA Engineer Henry Holzberg. On the right side are DEU Napolean Nazareno, AB Rufino Giray (with the mike), EU Curtis Barnett and Chief Steward Franchesca Rose. Aboard the Liberty Sea James M. White of Houston, Texas joined the SIU in 1990 and worked his way up the hawsepipe, becoming a member of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association in 1995. He sent the LOG this photo taken aboard the Liberty Sea during the Thanksgiving holidays. He writes, “It was the best Thanksgiving holiday I have ever experienced on any ship I have sailed. Chief Steward Earl Gray and Chief Cook Audrey Brown put on a feast that made the crew feel like we were second to none. I am proud to have been part of this crew and proud to have been associated with the SIU.” The three crew members are pictured at left. At the Jacksonville Hall The Jacksonville, Fla. SIU hall was the venue for a Christmas party last December. Sharing in the festivities are (from left) AB Dwayne Gordon, Bosun Robert Grubbs and OMU Daryl Thomas. 8 Seafarers LOG Three beautifully decorated cakes capped off a wonderful holiday meal. From the left are ACU Michelle Taylor, Port Agent Anthony McQuay (in his Christmas-red suit), Chief Steward Waymond Watson and Chief Cook Simone Solomon. When AB Larry Vouga came to the union hall to handle some paperwork, he didn’t know about the party. Usually aboard a ship during the holidays, Vouga got a true taste of Christmas at the hall. Flanking Port Agent Anthony McQuay are Retired Seafarers Ellis Young and Freddie Goethe. March 2003 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 4 0 11 23 28 12 13 20 15 4 0 4 13 0 22 23 194 3 1 3 13 11 19 5 11 15 12 6 1 2 4 0 16 13 135 1 0 1 0 16 6 2 3 10 2 0 3 0 3 3 17 10 77 1 5 1 10 21 28 12 18 10 17 6 1 6 15 2 29 26 208 0 2 0 2 6 17 8 2 6 2 0 1 4 7 0 8 4 69 0 1 0 4 3 15 3 10 9 12 0 3 1 6 0 8 3 78 1 0 1 0 2 4 0 4 6 2 0 2 1 2 1 6 2 34 0 6 0 4 19 21 5 4 8 5 2 1 4 8 2 11 3 103 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 3 1 3 6 9 27 6 17 10 14 6 4 10 7 3 18 14 158 0 5 0 1 2 16 3 9 9 12 3 5 3 5 2 13 7 95 0 0 0 6 6 13 2 3 8 4 1 0 2 9 1 18 8 81 1 3 1 18 51 59 19 30 46 22 2 1 12 29 0 54 39 387 1 4 6 14 12 25 7 17 24 20 5 9 5 6 3 22 19 199 1 1 1 2 36 15 8 10 33 2 0 2 0 2 7 19 20 159 1 0 0 2 4 6 0 4 3 4 2 0 1 1 1 10 0 39 0 2 0 0 3 5 0 1 3 2 0 2 2 4 0 5 0 29 0 5 0 6 17 40 11 9 11 7 2 3 5 13 1 16 19 165 0 2 0 9 14 23 4 12 9 13 1 7 2 7 1 12 11 127 2 1 2 2 11 7 1 1 23 3 0 3 1 4 2 9 8 80 1 1 0 4 4 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8 0 6 3 36 0 2 1 17 26 27 11 18 24 9 2 1 3 40 2 38 36 257 1 1 0 8 1 7 3 4 7 10 0 6 2 4 0 4 6 64 0 0 1 4 3 6 0 1 6 4 0 1 2 2 1 2 5 38 Baltimore ................Thursday: April 10, May 8 Boston.....................Friday: April 11, May 9 Duluth .....................Wednesday: April 16, May 14 Guam ......................Thursday, April 24, May 22 Honolulu .................Friday: April 18, May 16 Houston ..................Monday: April 14, May 12 Jacksonville ............Thursday: April 10, May 8 Mobile ....................Wednesday: April 16, May 14 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: April 22, May 20 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: April 15, May 13 New York................Tuesday: April 8, May 6 Norfolk ...................Thursday: April 10, May 8 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: April 9, May 7 Port Everglades.......Thursday: April 17, May 15 San Francisco .........Thursday: April 17, May 15 San Juan..................Thursday: April 10, May 8 St. Louis .................Friday: April 18, May 16 Tacoma ...................Friday: April 25, May 23 Wilmington ...............Monday: April 21, May 19 ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personal STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 2 1 8 8 12 5 4 13 7 1 1 3 14 2 13 15 109 1 3 0 1 1 10 4 1 4 6 0 3 1 3 1 2 3 44 2 0 1 1 2 7 0 1 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 26 0 1 0 5 6 13 5 4 8 8 2 2 1 11 0 11 12 89 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 4 1 1 2 2 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 19 3 2 1 8 10 9 5 4 28 5 1 6 2 7 0 16 2 109 3 6 2 12 7 20 2 4 17 7 3 16 3 4 1 18 16 141 0 0 0 4 1 4 0 4 3 0 0 0 4 2 0 5 0 27 3 3 1 8 8 13 3 3 18 8 0 11 2 9 0 15 3 108 1 6 0 4 9 23 4 7 9 19 3 21 4 5 0 17 9 141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 5 2 2 2 12 0 0 0 3 6 0 7 7 57 1 3 1 22 21 22 10 12 44 6 1 11 6 18 0 31 9 218 3 4 4 21 30 25 2 13 53 5 1 12 4 9 1 28 22 237 Totals All Departments 391 366 278 427 399 287 146 866 608 514 Port 1 2 0 0 4 8 6 1 1 7 0 1 1 3 1 0 2 38 2 0 0 1 1 5 1 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 20 JOSEPH L. WRIGHT Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Joseph L. Wright is asked to contact his younger brother, Peter Wright. Peter’s e-mail address is peter4221@worldnet.att.net; or telephone (318) 742-7646. LUTHER ALMOND ROBERTS Please contact Betty Jean Hall at (703) 815-5765 regarding a high school class reunion. Correction ENTRY DEPARTMENT *“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. March 2003 Piney Point .............Monday: April 7, May 5 Algonac ..................Friday: April 11, May 9 3 1 1 1 13 10 2 5 4 8 1 2 2 3 2 20 9 87 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs April & May 2003 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters On the front page of the January issue of the LOG, Seafarers Laurie Victorino (third from left) was misidentified. She is one of the SIU members from the cruise ships ms Patriot and the Independence who, in the days following the attacks of September 11, unanimously voted to join with the ships’ officers and donate all their crew funds—totaling $50,000 —to the New York State Fraternal Order of Police Foundation and the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund. A check was presented in December to Police officials at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Pictured at the school are (from left) Charles Caputo, New York national trustee of the Grand Lodge FOP; SIU President Michael Sacco, Victorino and Grand Lodge FOP President Steve Young. Seafarers LOG 9 �Ships Activate for Opera Sixteen hours before their scheduled sailing time, Seafarers aboard the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel Cape Wrath in Baltimore ignored sub-zero wind chills and wore unmistakable looks of determination. As they diligently completed a series of assignments in all three shipboard departments, SIU members were at once resolute and upbeat. Their vessel, activated by the U.S. Maritime Administration to support the war against terrorism, would depart in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 28. “Things are going really well,” stated AB Bob Joyce, who sailed during the Persian Gulf War. “It can be a bit challenging, but everybody’s cooperating. I’d say it’s a little more organized this time, compared to Desert Storm, although that’s not to say we weren’t well-organized back then.” Similar scenes played out on other Seafarers-crewed ships at ports around the country, as the activations continued for Operation Enduring Freedom. By early February, more than 50 SIU-crewed vessels had been assigned to the effort. Most of those ships are part of the RRF fleet; more than a dozen others from the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) had been in reduced operating status. Still others — fully loaded prepositioning ships — had joined the mission earlier in the year. U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert described the RRF as “a great asset because it provides efficient sealift, tailored to meet the requirements of the military. The program also supports vital marine industries and labor unions ... that are critical to support our nation in times of war.” Aboard the Cape Wrath, Second Cook Richard Jefferson described the mood as “very positive. This is a good crew and it’s going real well.” SA Ricky Goodman agreed. “You can’t say enough about the great attitude around here.” Joyce, who sailed on three different U.S.-flag vessels during the Persian Gulf War, said he didn’t hesitate when the call came to support the war on terrorism. “I volunteered because I’m patriotic and I try to be a good American and a good SIU member,” he stated. “I think the same is true of a lot of other people aboard this ship and on our other ships.” The Cape Victory loads materiel in Texas. Chief Cook Emilia Woodin and Recertified Steward McKinley Jones review a list before taking on stores aboard the Cape Wrath. AB Bob Joyce eagerly answers the call of Enduring Freedom. Second Cook Richard Jefferson says the mood is positive aboard the Cape Wrath. QMED Kenji Hoffman (right) ignores the bitter cold and helps prepare the Cape Wrath for its mission. Bosun Billy Dowzicky takes a short breather before returning to work on the Cape Wrath. G ta W DEU Dawn Williams carries stores to the galley on the Cape Wrath. 10 Seafarers LOG QMED Bob Oppel (left) and 3rd Asst. Engineer Mike Novak, an SIU hawsepiper, check the auxiliary diesel generators on the Cape Wrath. SIU Representative Rowland “Snake” Williams (left) greets SA Ricky Goodman aboard the Cape Wrath. March 2003 �ation Enduring Freedom In Baltimore, the Cape Wrath prepares to sail. The SIU-crewed Cape Race is part of the RRF. Throughout U.S. history, the nation’s mariners have answered the call, as reflected by the World War II-era poster at right. GVA Rodolfo de la Cruz helps ake on stores aboard the Cape Wrath. AB Al Barnett (left) and AB Manny Wabe are pictured on the Cape Wrath in Baltimore. March 2003 Seafarers LOG 11 �Seafarers International Union Directory NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report JANUARY2003 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 12 Seafarers LOG Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 9 3 5 8 4 4 3 36 3 1 2 3 0 1 2 12 0 8 3 2 0 0 2 15 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 7 1 13 11 16 0 10 4 55 5 7 5 14 7 23 25 86 9 5 3 5 0 32 11 65 0 30 19 19 0 0 5 73 3 11 2 9 0 3 1 29 4 0 7 21 2 32 18 84 0 4 2 8 0 6 3 23 1 25 8 13 0 0 6 53 2 2 1 4 0 8 1 18 3 6 3 15 3 29 5 64 3 1 1 4 0 22 3 34 0 13 4 9 0 6 2 34 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 4 1 5 3 4 2 23 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 5 2 2 0 0 1 10 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 7 5 2 3 1 4 1 23 2 1 2 2 2 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 2 2 3 1 2 2 15 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 4 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 7 Port 4 4 1 3 2 2 1 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 1 6 2 5 0 2 0 16 1 4 0 4 0 1 2 12 1 10 5 5 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 3 0 0 0 0 13 3 10 2 12 0 13 3 43 7 12 4 30 0 130 3 186 15 27 0 47 0 86 10 185 1 80 14 85 0 16 12 208 Totals All Departments 90 30 53 51 0 29 145 420 307 368 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the LOG by SIU member Don Rundblad of Tacoma, Wash. It was taken in April 1948 at the SIU hall, then located at 51 Beaver Street in New York. The mariners formed an organizing committee and were waiting for the arrival of the Fort Bridger, a T-2 tanker, which was due out of the shipyard at any time. In the photo, Rundblad is kneeling at far left. Now 72 years of age, he joined the union in 1947 and, except for two years serving his country in Korea, he continues to work as a Seafarer, currently as a member of the CSX shoregang in Tacoma. If anyone has a vintage unionrelated photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. March 2003 �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. wo inland captains, one inland pilot and three recertified stewards are among the 26 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Captains Bornie Hobbs and Robert L. O’Neal along with Pilot Willie M. Istre navigated the inland waterways at the helms of vessels for a combined time of nearly 60 years. Recertified Stewards Edward Haber, Ronald Malozi and Lois V. Ware-Glasper completed the highest level of training available to members who work in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. T DEEP SEA ALLAN CAMPBELL, 65, began his SIU career in 1974 in the port of New York. A U.S. Army veteran, Brother Campbell first sailed aboard the Sea-Land Anchorage. The New York native worked in the deck department in both the deep sea and inland divisions. Brother Campbell upgraded his skills often at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. His last voyage was on the Sea-Land Integrity. Brother Campbell makes his home in Sylva, N.C. RAMON COLLAZO, 62, was born in Puerto Rico. He started his SIU career in 1970 in the port of New York. Brother Collazo’s first ship was the Erna Elizabeth, an Albatross Tanker Co. vessel. The engine department member upgraded his skills often at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Brother Collazo last worked on Interocean Management Corp.’s El Morro. He resides in Ocala, Fla. ROBERT CZERNIECKI, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1991 in the port of New York. Brother Czerniecki initially went to sea on the Cape Ducato, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. Born in New York, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Czerniecki last worked on the Global Mariner. He is a resident of Matinecock, N.Y. ROBERT DEHLBOM, 65, hails from Idaho. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in Seattle. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Brother Dehlbom first sailed on Columbia Steamship Co.’s Enid Victory. The engine department member enhanced his skills often at the March 2003 Seafarers training school. Brother Dehlbom last sailed on the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, an American Overseas Marine vessel. Chewalah, Wash. is his home. EDWARD L. HABER, 52, donned the SIU colors in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Haber sailed in the steward department and upgraded his skills frequently at the Paul Hall Center, completing the steward recertification course there in 1980. He now makes his home in Palm Bay, Fla. GEORGE HOLLAND, 61, commenced his career with the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of Philadelphia. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brother Holland hails from New Jersey. His first ship was the Robin Shrew, a Moore-McCormack Lines vessel. Brother Holland worked in both the deck and engine departments and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school. His last voyage was on the Sea-Land Navigator. Brother Holland lives in Lakewood, Wash. DONALD HOPKINS, 65, hails from Virgie, Ky. He started his SIU career in 1959 in the port of Baltimore. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Brother Hopkins initially sailed on the Bethflor, a Paco Tankers’ vessel. He worked in the engine department and last went to sea on the Pt. Vail. Brother Hopkins is a resident of Baltimore. ARTHUR L. MALLORY, 65, is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Born in Florida, Brother Mallory first sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Loma Victory. He worked in both the steward and deck departments and frequently enhanced his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Brother Mallory last went to sea on the HMI Defender. He makes his home in Jacksonville. RONALD MALOZI, 40, joined the SIU in 1983 in the port of Piney Point, Md. His first ship was the LNG Gemini. The German-born steward department member upgraded his skills often at the Seafarer’s training school in Piney Point, Md., completing steward recertification training in 1998. He last shipped on the Blue Ridge. Brother Malozi lives in Bel Air, Md. VAN XUAN PHAN, 63, joined the SIU in 1981 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. The Vietnam native worked in the engine department and enhanced his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. He makes his home in Long Beach, Calif. JOSEPH QUINTELLA, 60, embarked on his SIU career in 1964. The Baltimoreborn mariner first went to sea on the Overseas Rose. A member of the engine department, Brother Quintella upgraded his skills frequently at the Seafarers training school. Buckley, Wash. is his home. ALFRED RAGAS, 57, hails from Louisiana. Brother Ragas launched his career with the Seafarers in 1964 in New Orleans. A member of the engine department, he enhanced his skills at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Ragas resides in New Orleans. WILLIAM E. SMITH, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1975 in the port of Honolulu. The Oklahomaborn mariner is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. His first ship was the Manukai, a Matson Navigation Co. vessel. Brother Smith worked in the steward department and last went to sea on the Sea-Land Reliance. He lives in Honolulu. Brother Tobio last went to sea aboard U.S. Ship Management’s Sea-Land Motivator. He calls Jacksonville, Fla. home. LOIS V. WARE-GLASPER, 60, joined the SIU in 1970 in San Francisco. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Sister Ware-Glasper sailed in the steward department and completed steward recertification training at the Seafarers training school in 1985. She last shipped on the President Truman. Born in Alabama, Sister Ware-Glasper resides in Collinsville, Miss. INLAND ELADIO DELGADO, 65, hails from Puerto Rico. Boatman Delgado began his SIU career in 1985 in his native commonwealth. He worked in both the deck and steward departments. Boatman Delgado lives in Rio Blanco, P.R. BORNIE HOBBS, 61, joined the SIU in 1976 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The deck department member, who also is a veteran of the U.S. Coast guard, sailed as a captain and upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center in 1977. Born in Citronelle, Ala., Boatman Hobbs now calls Saraland, Ala. home. WILLIE M. ISTRE, 64, joined the SIU in 1993. A native of Arcadia, La., he shipped in the deck department as a pilot. Boatman Istre worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Higman Barge Lines. He makes his home in Morse, La. SAMUEL SOTOMAYOR, 64, began his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New York. His initial voyage was aboard the Fairland. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Sotomayor worked in the steward department. He upgraded his skills in 1984 and last went to sea on the Humacao, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. Brother Sotomayor is a resident of Lackawaxen, Pa. CHARLES MULL, 66, was born in Ashville, N.C. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A U.S. Navy veteran, Boatman Mull initially sailed on the Seatrain Savannah. The deck department member upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in 2001. Boatman Mull calls Elkton, Fla. home. JOSE TOBIO, 69, was born in Spain. He joined the SIU in 1976 in the port of New York. Brother Tobio worked in the deep sea and inland divisions. The deck department member upgraded his skills in Piney Point, Md. in 1978. ROBERT L. O’NEAL, 63, began his SIU career in 1969 in New Orleans. Born in Currituck, N.C., the deck department member shipped as a captain. He last sailed on a vessel operated by Allied Towing. Boatman O’Neal resides in his native state in the city of Washington. JIMMY LEE PAYNE, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in Houston. Born in Dallas, Boatman Payne is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. The engine department member worked primarily aboard vessels operated by G&H Towing. He makes his home in San Leon, Texas. RALPH R. RACE, 57, started his career with the SIU in 1967 in the port of Philadelphia. He worked in the inland and deep sea divisions during his career. The deck department member was a frequent upgrader at the Paul Hall Center. Boatman Race last worked on the ms Patriot. Born in Pennsylvania, he now makes his home in Sea Isle City, N.J. ROBERT M. WOOTEN, 65, launched his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran initially sailed aboard a Southern Carriers Corp. vessel. Boatman Wooten upgraded his skills in 1992, 1996 and 1997 at the Paul Hall Center. The Alabama-born mariner resides in his native state in the city of Higdon. GREAT LAKES PATRICK MYLER, 64, donned the SIU colors in 1992 in the port of Algonac, Mich. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brother Myler first sailed aboard the Steel T. Crapo, an Inland Lakes Management vessel. The Michigan-born mariner worked in the engine department and last sailed aboard American Steamship Co.’s H. Lee White. Brother Myler lives in Prescott Valley, Ariz. HARLEY THIES, 63, was born in Big Lake, Minn. He joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. A member of the steward department, he worked in all three divisions during his career. Brother Thies last sailed on the H. Lee White, an American Steamship Co. vessel. He is a resident of Muskegon, Mich. Seafarers LOG 13 �Final Departures DEEP SEA TERRY ARMAS Brother Terry Armas, 48, passed away Dec. 8. He started his career with the SIU in 1975 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Armas first went to sea aboard the Overseas Natalie. The California-born mariner worked in the deck department as a bosun. His final voyage was on the USNS Dahl. Brother Armas lived in Westminster, Calif. JOHN BOKUS Pensioner John Bokus, 96, died Sept. 25. Born in Pennsylvania, he served in the U.S. Army and then joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Chiwawa, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. Brother Bokus shipped in the deck department and last went to sea on the Sea-Land Anchorage. He began receiving his pension in 1977 and was a resident of Massapequa, N.Y. ROBERT BROWN Pensioner Robert Brown, 73, passed away Nov. 29. Brother Brown began his career with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of New York. Born in Stanton, Miss., he first worked on the Del Sud, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Brother Brown shipped in the steward department and last sailed on the Overseas Ohio. Brother Brown began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. He called Loranger, La. home. MAJOR COSTELLO Pensioner Major Costello, 88, passed away Sept. 30. Born in New York, Brother Costello was a charter member of the SIU, having joined the union in 1938 in the port of Miami. His initial trip to sea was aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, he last worked on the Sea-Land Exchange. Brother Costello began receiving payments for his retirement in 1979 and called Austin, Texas home. ESTEBAN CRUZ Pensioner Esteban Cruz, 91, died Nov. 3. Brother Cruz was a charter member of the SIU, having joined the union in 1939 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Bayamon, P.R., he first went to sea on the Robin Mowbray, a Sinclair Oil Corp. vessel. The steward department member last worked aboard the San Juan, operated by Puerto Rico Marine Management. Brother Cruz started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1978. He resided in his native commonwealth. JOSEPH CYR Pensioner Joseph Cyr, 82, passed away Nov. 28. Brother Cyr started his career with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. The Maine-born mariner first went to sea on Sinclair Oil Corp’s Robin Wentley. A member of the engine department, Brother Cyr resided in Madawaska, Maine. He began receiving his pension in 1976. SAMUEL BUNCH Brother Samuel Bunch, 51, died Nov. 15. He joined the Seafarers in 1997 in New Orleans. Brother Bunch was a member of the deck department and shipped as a bosun. He last worked aboard the Capt. Steven L. Bennett, a Sealift, Inc. vessel. Brother Bunch resided in New Orleans. RICHARD CHIASSON Pensioner Richard Chiasson, 79, passed away Oct. 2. The Louisiana native commenced his SIU career in 1951, joining in New Orleans. Brother Chiasson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served honorably from 1941 to 1947. His first ship was the Alcoa Pennant. A member of the deck department, he sailed as a bosun. Brother Chiasson last went to sea on the Overseas Natalie. He began receiving his pension in 1984 and lived in Gretna, La. ELMER CLARKE Pensioner Elmer Clarke, 81, died recently. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of New York. Born in Alabama, he initially sailed aboard the Yaka, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Clarke shipped in the deck department. He was a resident of Wilmer, Ala., and started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1986. 14 Seafarers LOG TRACY DAVIS Sister Tracy Davis, 37, died Dec. 18. She started her SIU career in 1987 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Born in Brainerd, Miss., she first sailed aboard American Hawaii Cruises’ Independence. The steward department member’s final voyage was on the Equality State, operated by Pacific Gulf Marine. Sister Davis made her home in Montgomery, Texas. SANKEY EDWARDS Pensioner Sankey Edwards, 94, passed away Aug. 10. Brother Edwards started his SIU career in 1945 in San Francisco and was a member of the deck department. The Maryland native started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1971. He was a resident of Winchester, Va. PETER LUP Pensioner Peter Lup, 69, died Nov. 10. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Born in Michigan, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Brother Lup’s first ship was the Santa Magdalena, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. The steward department member started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1995. He called Burbank, Calif. home. NAGI MATRAHI Pensioner Nagi Matrahi, 67, passed away Oct. 27. Brother Matrahi started his SIU career in 1965 and first went to sea on Newport Tankers’ Achilles. Born in Arabia, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Matrahi last worked aboard the Nuevo San Juan, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. He called Hamtramck, Mich. home and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1995. PEDRO MENA Pensioner Pedro Mena, 73, died Nov. 20. Brother Mena embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The U.S. Army veteran first sailed aboard Ore Navigation’s Oremar. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Mena’s final trip to sea was on the SSG Edward A. Carter Jr. He began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1992 and made his home in Port Charlotte, Fla. THOMAS MIZER Pensioner Thomas Mizer, 83, passed away Nov. 17. He started his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards MC&S) in San Francisco. Brother Mizer worked in the steward department. He started receiving his pension in 1978 and lived in Los Angeles. FELIZARDO MOTUS Pensioner Felizardo Motus, 84, died Nov. 21. Brother Motus launched his SIU career in 1949 in the port of New York. His initial trip was aboard the Steel Admiral, an Isco Inc. vessel. Born in the Philippines, he worked in the steward department. His final voyage was on the LNG Aquarius. Brother Motus started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1986 and lived in North Arlington, N.J. BARD C. NOLAN Pensioner Bard C. Nolan, 76, passed away Oct. 27. Born in Illinois, he served in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps and began his career with the Seafarers in 1954 in San Francisco. His first ship was the Lafayette, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The deck department member last went to sea on Manhattan Tankers’ Manhattan. A resident of Portland, Ore., Brother Nolan began receiving retirement stipends in 1992. RUDOLPH NURMI Pensioner Rudolph Nurmi, 65, died Nov. 9. Brother Nurmi began his SIU career in 1967 in the port of Houston after serving in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. The Louisiana-born mariner initially sailed aboard the Yellowstone, a Rio Grande Transport, Inc. vessel. Brother Nurmi worked in the engine department and last went to sea on Westchester Marine’s Adonis. He began receiving his pension in 1998 and made his home in Baytown, Texas. MALIP OSMAN Pensioner Malip Osman, 75, passed away Nov. 4. He started his SIU career in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Osman first shipped on the Monticello, a Monticello Tanker Co. vessel. Born in Singapore, he worked in the deck department. Brother Osman last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Challenger. He lived in Puerto Rico and began receiving his pension in 1992. KENNETH ROBERTS Pensioner Kenneth Roberts, 80, died Nov. 20. Born in Maine, he launched his SIU career in 1978 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. A U.S. Navy veteran, he initially sailed on the Maryland, an Interocean Management Co. vessel. Brother Roberts worked in the deck department and last went to sea on the Sea-Land Endurance. He lived in Las Vegas and started receiving payments for his retirement in 1988. HARL ROGERS Pensioner Harl Rogers, 77, passed away Sept. 9. Brother Rogers joined the Seafarers in 1966 in San Francisco. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he initially sailed aboard the Santa Mercedes, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Born in Kansas, he worked in the steward department. His final voyage was aboard American President Lines’ President Cleveland. Brother Rogers was a resident of San Francisco and began receiving his pension in 1989. CHARLES ROSS Pensioner Charles Ross, 78, died Nov. 24. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1959 in Seattle. The Massachusetts-born mariner first shipped on the Santa Venetia, an Elam Shipping Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, Brother Ross last worked on Interocean Management’s Westward Venture. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1989 and made his home in Kenmore, Wash. JACK SCARBROUGH Pensioner Jack Scarbrough, 82, passed away Nov. 8. Brother Scarbrough began his SIU career in 1960 in the port of Mobile, Ala. His initial voyage was on the Alcoa Partner, an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Texas, he was a member of the deck department. Brother Scarbrough last went to sea on the Sea-Land Economy. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1986 and called Fairhope, Ala. home. HIROSHI SHIBA Pensioner Hiroshi Shiba, 77, died Nov. 11. He joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Baltimore. His initial voyage was aboard the R. Semmes, operated by Waterman Steamship Corp. Born in California, Brother Shiba worked in the engine department. His final voyage was on the Overseas Alice. Brother Shiba started receiving his pension in 1987 and resided in San Leandro, Calif. INLAND ELWOOD AUSTIN Pensioner Elwood Austin, 83, died Oct. 26. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Austin shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Virginia Pilot Corp. A resident of Hatteras, N.C., Boatman Austin began receiving his pension in 1981. FLOYD DEISS Pensioner Floyd Deiss, 78, passed away Oct. 17. Boatman Deiss joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. The U.S. Navy veteran first sailed aboard a McAllister Towing of Baltimore vessel. A native of New York, Boatman Deiss shipped in the deck department. He last sailed on a Moran Towing of Maryland vessel. He lived in York, Penn. and began collecting retirement stipends in 1985. LAWRENCE DUGAS Pensioner Lawrence Dugas, 76, died Dec. 8. Boatman Dugas joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he worked in the deck department. Boatman Dugas sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by Dravo Basic Materials Co. The Marrero, La. native made his home in Gray, La. He began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1988. GENEVA MATTHEWS Pensioner Geneva Matthews, 71, passed away Dec. 14. Born in Atlanta, she started her SIU career in 1977 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A member of the steward department, the inland mariner worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Delta Queen Steamboat Co. The late Columbus, Ohio resident began Continued on page 16 March 2003 �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 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. COMMITMENT (USSM) , Nov. 24—Chairman Frank Lyle, Educational Director Panagiotis Kanavos, Deck Delegate Steven H. Ledermann, Steward Delegate Benjamin J. Advincula. Chairman spoke about enhanced security measures aboard ship and ashore in foreign ports. He read president’s report from Seafarers LOG regarding maritime security and commitment to stronger merchant marine, and thanked deck department for smooth ISM audit and inspections. Educational director said he was starting vacation and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. Special thanks given to Steward Juan Gonzalez, Chief Cook Fausto Aranda and GSU Advincula for outstanding menus and great meals. Crew particularly enjoyed freshly baked rolls and desserts. Next port: Newark, N.J. GREEN POINT (Central Gulf Lines), Nov. 24—Chairman Donald E. Pelto, Secretary Victor J. Wolf, Educational Director Brian D. Fifer, Engine Delegate Augustus A. Cooper. Chairman stated captain was pleased with job done in shipyard. He informed former NMU members they are now able to go to SIU clinic in San Pedro, Calif. Treasurer announced $805 remaining in ship’s fund following purchase of videos (third season of the Sopranos). No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on break for watchstanders. Thanks given to steward department for very good job. ACHIEVER (USSM), Dec. 1— Chairman Robert B. Lindsay Jr., Secretary Hasan A. Rahman, Educational Director Joseph R. Cirafisi Jr., Deck Delegate Frederick E. Shannon, Engine Delegate Gregory T. Johns. Chairman announced payoff Jan. 13 in Houston. He noted good trip except for weather. Secretary stressed importance of attending upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. for career advancement. Educational director added that everyone should make sure basic safety training requirements are kept up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for excellent Christmas dinner. Thanks also given to everyone involved in obtaining Christmas packages from church groups in Houston. Next ports: Houston; Savannah, Ga.; Norfolk, Va.; Rotterdam, Netherlands. ALLEGIANCE (Maritrans), Dec. 27—Chairman Samuel L. Porchea, Secretary Cynthia L. Caster, Educational Director Craig A. Perry, Deck Delegate Phillip A. Morris, Engine Delegate Craig A. Perry, Steward Delegate Cornell M. Andrews. Chairman announced payoff Jan. 31. Secretary spoke about Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan and presented booklets on union’s health & benefits plan, pension plan and vacation plan, as well as forms for updating personal information (change of address, change of ben- March 2003 eficiary, etc.). He also reminded crew members to contribute to SPAD. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point facility. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested from headquarters on new crew rotation. Request made concerning all-ports list. New microwave oven needed in crew mess hall. Steward department given voted of thanks for fine food and great Christmas spread. Next ports: San Pedro, Calif.; Anacortes, Wash.; Martinez, Calif. AMERICAN TERN (Osprey Ship Mgmt.), Dec. 31—Chairman Hernando M. Bansuelo, Secretary Breon A. Lucas, Deck Delegate Michael Cousin, Engine Delegate Dana Thomas. Chairman reported good voyage; crew works well together and no safety problems noted. Educational director advised members to take advantage of Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills and earning potential. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. DEVELOPER (USSM), Dec. 21—Chairman Joseph J. Caruso, Secretary Joseph C. Birke, Educational Director Dimarko L. Shoulders, Deck Delegate Domingo Gordian Jr., Steward Delegate Monell L. Liburd. Chairman thanked everyone for job well done. Secretary also expressed thanks to all for helping keep ship clean. Educational director urged Seafarers to attend courses at Piney Point to upgrade skills and earn better pay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Kudos given to steward department for good meals and service. Next ports: Houston; Savannah, Ga.; Norfolk, Va.; Rotterdam, Netherlands. ENTERPRISE (CSX Lines), Dec. 29—Chairman Roger J. Reinke, Secretary Franchesca D. Rose, Educational Director Allan D. Parker, Deck Delegate Robert G. Crooks, Engine Delegate Charles E. Johnson, Steward Delegate Mark V. Cabasag. Chairman announced arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Jan. 4, with payoff to take place after vessel docked and cleared customs and immigration. Secretary noted all correspondence received pertaining to selling of CSX has been posted on notice boards. He also informed crew of room inspections Jan. 3. Educational director reminded everyone to check monthly LOGs for schedule of upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center and to make sure all necessary shipping documents are up to date. Vote taken by treasurer to purchase of DVD player and 30 videos. Some beefs reported by deck and engine delegates to be sorted out at payoff. Letter sent to headquarters requesting that Honolulu hall notify ship when reliefs cannot be provided. Vote of thanks from licensed and unlicensed crew to steward department, especially to Chief Cook Cabasag for delicious Christmas dinner, to Chief Steward Rose for producing great salads and baked goods for the holiday spread, and to Messman Faisal Kassem for helping set up everything and cleaning up afterward. Special thanks given to Chief Steward Rose’s mother and family for providing gifts for everyone on board the Enterprise “and for making us feel like one family.” Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Oakland, Calif.; Honolulu; Guam. EXPEDITION (CSX Lines), Dec. 15—Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Edgardo M. Vazquez, Educational Director Shawn L. Clark. Chairman stated everything running well. Payoff to take place in Oakland, Calif. Educational director advised crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for excellent Thanksgiving dinner. EXPLORER (USSM), Chairman Skip Yager, Secretary Tommy E. Belvin, Educational Director Jimmie M. Robles, Steward Delegate Jimmy L. Williams. Chairman reported smooth trip. He reminded crew members to get necessary form to claim extra day vacation and to get visa for trip to China. Treasurer stated $650 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to steward department for great holiday meals. INNOVATOR (USSM), Dec. 22— Chairman Stephen R. Kastel, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Educational Director Christopher L. Earhart, Deck Delegate James D. Morgan. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 26 in Los Angeles. He noted new DVD player is on board ship; disks can be purchased for $3 in China. Secretary thanked bosun, ABs and engine department for job well done. Educational director talked about opportunities available to Seafarers at Paul Hall Center and advised them to take all required courses before shipping out. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Question raised as to whether union can help crew members get visa for China. Without visa, crew is restricted to ship. Clarification requested on high and low penalty rates. ITB PHILADELPHIA (USS Transport), Dec. 28—Chairman Paul S. Wills, Secretary Danny A. Brown, Educational Director Carlos L. Sanchez, Steward Delegate Mohamad S. Mosa. Chairman urged crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point as often as they can. Secretary stressed importance of contributing to SPAD for job security. Educational director spoke about new job opportunities coming in January. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made to order and install room fans and provide more non-skid material for deck and barge. Recommendation made to have slop chest aboard vessel and to continue to improve pension plan. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime Corp.), Dec. 1—Chairman Dave S. Coleman, Secretary Earl N. Gray Sr., Engine Delegate John D. Lewis, Steward Delegate Audrey Brown. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 8 in Houston. He asked that everyone clean rooms for incoming crew members. Secretary talked about supporting SPAD and of taking advantage of upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center for job security. No beefs reported; some disputed OT noted in engine department. Three refrigerators received and installed. Request made for soft drink dispenser, toaster and washing machine. Discussion held on safety aboard ship and about certain gear that needs to be updated. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good Thanksgiving Day meal—both preparation and presentation. MAERSK ARIZONA (Maersk Lines), Dec. 16—Chairman Lovell McElroy, Deck Delegate Earl Jones, Engine Delegate Eugene T. Bedard, Steward Delegate Susano Cortez. Chairman urged everyone to make sure all shipping documents are up to date. He noted possibility of war with Iraq puts merchant marine on front lines once again. Secretary advised steward assistants to put in required time at sea and upgrade at Piney Point to become stewards. USNS ABLE (Maersk Lines), Dec. 29—Chairman Mark T. Trepp, Secretary Douglas S. Flynn, Educational Director William F. Farmer, Deck Delegate William Jacobs, Steward Delegate Andrew C. Self. Chairman told crew of praise given to ship by Navy on last mission and thanked all departments for working well together. Steward thanked everyone for helping keep ship clean and of doing good job in separating plastic items from regular trash. He asked that those getting off ship put dirty linen in bags. Educational director remind- Around the Port of Norfolk Chief Steward Lionell Packnett USNS Mendonca Chief Cook Milton Sivells USNS Mendonca Chief Cook Marie Mitchell USNS Gordon SA Tiffany Nettles USNS Mendonca Educational director also spoke about upgrading opportunities for all Seafarers at the school’s training facility. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Question raised as to riding gang members using crew mess. Following Dec. 17 payoff in Houston, ship heading to Lake Charles, La. ed crew members to check shipping documents (z-cards, passports, STCW, small arms training, etc.) for expiration dates. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for festive Christmas decorations and delicious holiday meals. “They outdid themselves.” OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (OSG Ship Management), Dec. 14 —Chairman Thomas R. Temple, Secretary Jonathan White, Educational Director John E. Trent, Engine Delegate William P. Stone. Chairman and educational director urged crew (1) to read LOG each month to find out what union is doing for membership and (2) to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for bigger toaster in crew mess room and information about pension plan. Clarification requested on satellite hook-up. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Tampa, Fla. USNS BELLATRIX (Amsea), Dec. 10—Chairman Erik W. Leibold, Secretary Harry Galdeira Jr., Educational Director Troy Ancar, Deck Delegate Samuel E. Spears Jr. Chairman thanked everyone for great job. He announced payoff Dec. 19 in New Orleans. Secretary informed crew of bags for dirty linen on each deck. He noted that change of voyage was reason for lack of stores. Educational director advised members to keep up with basic safety training and upgrade skills at school’s training facility in Piney Point. Some beefs reported in deck and steward departments to be taken up with boarding patrolman at payoff. Request made for new refrigerator as well as washers, dryers, TVs and DVD players. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK (Waterman Steamship), Dec. 15—Chairman Bernard G. Hutcherson, Secretary Felipe P. Orlanda, Educational Director Daniel P. Gibbons, Deck Delegate Steve C. Ahrens, Steward Delegate Carlos A. Rosales. Chairman reported on arrival in port and urged crew members to take care getting on and off launch due to heavy swells. He thanked everyone for working well together. Secretary thanked deck and engine department members for helping keep mess hall and crew lounge areas clean. Educational director talked about importance of upgrading skills and Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNS CHESAPEAKE (IUM), Dec. 29—Chairman Ferdinand Gongora, Secretary Michael F. Hammock, Educational Director Earl M. Macom. Secretary asked for help in keeping mess halls and lounge areas clean. Educational director urged everyone to take advantage of upgrading courses offered at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun thanked steward department for great Christmas dinner held aboard ship in Diego Garcia, and for job well done. Seafarers LOG 15 �Know Your Rights Letter to the Editor (Editor’s note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer’s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Liberty Ship Brown Seeks Steward Department Members The Liberty Ship John W. Brown has been restored to fully operational condition by an all volunteer crew. It is home ported in Baltimore and each year makes four “Living History Cruises” of six hours duration on the Chesapeake Bay or from other East Coast ports. We have lots of captains working as deckhands, and we have chief engineers working as oilers, but in the steward department we are constantly short of experienced volunteers. We need a port steward, a chief steward and two cooks. If any of the retired members are slightly interested, please ask for a 64-page booklet, “S.S. John W. Brown TODAY,” and you will learn all about our operation. We have plans to go to Norfolk, New London and either Maine or New York. Our address is Project Liberty Ship, P.O. Box 25846, Highlandtown Station, Baltimore, MD 21224-0546. The telephone number at the staff office is (410) 6611550, and the e-mail is: john.w.brown@usa.net. Our website is www.liberty-ship.com. Kalevi A. Olkio Baltimore, MD Final Departures Continued from page 14 receiving stipends for her retirement in 1995. THADDEUS KENDRYNA Pensioner Thaddeus Kendryna, 91, died Oct. 10. He started his career with the SIU in 1957, joining in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Kendryna worked in the inland as well as deep sea divisions. Born in Maryland, he initially worked aboard an Intercontinental Bulk Corp. vessel. A member of the deck department, Boatman Kendryna last shipped on a Moran Towing of Maryland vessel. He started receiving his retirement pay in 1975 and lived in Baltimore. GEORGE MCDANIEL Pensioner George McDaniel, 92, passed away Sept. 15. Boatman McDaniel began his career with the Seafarers in 1963 in St. Louis. A member of the engine department, Boatman McDaniel made his home in Cincinnati and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. Silvestre Vargas Roger Lau Josefina Santiago Charles Pheasant Jean Davis Robert Jones Luther Thomas Simon Wilson Henry Zenor Frank Gonsalves Joseph Mathlin Alvaro Ferreira Ernector Claussell Blaine Rembert Leslie Babineaux Leroy Carthon Harold Boulingy Amos Council Charley Chatman Hermino Resto Frank McGuiness Han Juan Claude Walcott Rufus Chase John Markow Adam Sheppard 16 Age 76 83 89 79 87 75 82 73 77 78 83 84 76 78 67 81 88 88 75 93 78 88 88 71 88 76 Seafarers LOG ATLANTIC FISHERMEN MANUEL MACHADO LARRY WHITE Boatman Larry White, 51, died Nov. 24. He joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman White initially worked for the SIU aboard a Steuart Transportation Co. vessel. Born in Virginia, he shipped in the engine department. Boatman White last sailed on a Moran Towing of Virginia vessel. Dillsburg, Penn., was his home. GREAT LAKES Pensioner Manuel Machado, 91, died Oct. 13. Brother Machado started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen’s Union, an affiliate of the SIU, before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. Brother Machado fished off the shores of Gloucester and Boston, Mass. during his career. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1974. Brother Machado lived in Gloucester. RAILROAD MARINE TOIVO HOFFREN Pensioner Toivo Hoffren, 88, died Oct. 27. Brother Hoffren joined the Seafarers in 1959 in Buffalo, N.Y. Born in Wisconsin, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Hoffren worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Great Lakes Associates, including the C.L. Austin. He began receiving his pen- A number of NMU brothers and sisters passed away recently. Their names, ages, dates of death and the years they began receiving their pensions follow: Name sion in 1979 and made his home in Maple, Wis. DOD Jan. 23 Jan. 6 Jan. 23 Jan. 19 Jan. 11 Jan. 17 Jan. 27 Jan. 23 Jan. 28 Aug. 7, ’02 Nov. 27, ’02 Oct. 3, ’02 July 31, ’02 Dec. 18, ’02 June 25, ’02 Nov. 9,’02 Dec. 17, ’02 Nov. 1, ’02 Dec. 15, ’02 Dec. 6, ’02 Aug. 8, ’02 Jan. 15 Jan. 13 Jan. 17 Jan. 21 Jan. 17 EDP 1992 1985 1969 1967 1967 1993 1975 1984 1972 2001 1964 1972 1986 1977 1988 1970 1978 1968 1979 1969 1968 1971 1978 1996 1978 1971 Edward Jones John Goedig Rafael Ginorio Rolan Franklin Virgil Robertson Herbert Porter Miguel Seda Michael Paric Helen Bleich Kenneth Mathias Curtis Vanover Wilfred Angelety Victor Lodge Joseph Lashley Timothy Zucchi Gilberto Negron Genaro Hernandez Robert Forrest Earl Wise Willie Fryer Manuel Pulido Otto Larsen Mohamed Al Kusari Joseph Gaborski James Fuson Dallas Cox Henry Glover Malley Partain Johnny Brashear Eugene Oliver Gloria Knight MICHAEL LIPARI Pensioner Michael Lipari, 78, passed away Dec. 8. He joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Brother Lipari first worked for the SIU aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad (Port of Norfolk) vessel. The Jersey City, N.J. native worked in the deck department and began receiving retirement stipends in 1982. Brother Lipari last worked on a Penn Central Transportation Co. vessel. He lived in Lakewood, N.J. 84 79 82 79 72 68 87 78 99 78 80 78 82 83 89 85 80 79 74 76 87 83 63 79 77 80 78 72 91 60 70 Jan. 19, ’02 Jan. 4 Jan. 16 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 14 Dec. 25, ’02 Jan. 14 Dec. 14, ’02 Jan. 7 Jan. 9 Jan. 5 Jan. 11 Jan. 1 Jan. 2 Jan. 8 Jan. 8 Jan. 7 Jan. 4 Jan. 8 Nov. 14, ’02 Jan. 6 Oct. 1, ’02 Jan. 2 Dec. 30, ’02 Dec. 25, ’02 Dec. 22, ’02 Dec. 9, ’02 Dec. 25, ’02 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 1969 1966 1967 1970 1980, 1989 1977 1987 1970 1970 1968 1973 1969 1993 1968 1969 1966 1987 1992 1995 1968 1978 1994 1973 1990 1967 1986 1983 1977 N/A N/A FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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. The annual financial committee will be elected during the May 5, 2003 headquarters membership meeting to review the 2002 records. 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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, 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. March 2003 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. for the next several months of this year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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. Recertification Bosun October 6 November 3 Engine Upgrading Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler March 10 May 5 April 18 June 13 Welding March 5 March 31 April 28 March 21 April 18 May 16 Engine Utility (EU) March 17 April 11 Course Deck Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman March 3 March 28 April 14 May 9 May 26 June 20 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* March 3 March 7 (ARPA) April 7 April 11 (*must have radar unlimited) May 5 May 9 March 10 March 14 (BRM) — Inland April 14 April 18 Celestial Navigation May 12 May 30 GMDSS (Simulator) March 10 March 21 April 14 April 25 Lifeboatman/Water Survival March 31 April 11 Radar March 24 April 4 April 21 May 2 March 31 April 11 Bridge Resource Management Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) Safety Specialty Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Basic Fire Fighting/STCW March 31 April 21 May 12 April 4 April 25 May 16 Fast Rescue Boat March 17 April 21 May 26 March 21 April 25 May 30 Government Vessels March 10 March 28 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* March 17 March 28 Course (*must have basic fire fighting) Academic Department Courses 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. Steward Upgrading Courses New courses are added each month to the course schedule. Remember: Upgrading your skills is the key to your job security as well as the future of the maritime industry. Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning Feb. 17. � UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Deep Sea Member † Lakes Member Date of Birth ______________________ † Inland Waters Member † If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ U.S. Citizen: Yes † No † Home Port _____________________________ 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _____________________________________ LAST VESSEL: _____________________________________ Rating: ___________ _____________________________________________________________________ Date On: ___________________________ Date Off: ________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? † Yes † No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? † Yes † No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? † Yes † No Firefighting: † Yes † No CPR: † Yes † No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ March 2003 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 3/03 Seafarers LOG 17 �Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 633 — Unlicensed apprentices who graduated from class 633 are (in alphabetical order) Gabriel Albino, Jeffrey Amestoy, Garland Bell Jr., Jahn Boman, Reginald Colbert, Terrance Colbert, Kenric Henry, Douglas Jardine, Melvin Kennedy Jr., Anthony Newsome, Jamie Parker, Antonio Perez, Joseph Romine, Christopher Samuel, Anthony Sanchez-Villarrubia, Jared Christopher, Brian Sperry, James Trotter and Sam Vanderbrug. Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 634 — Graduating from the unlicensed apprentice water survival class 634 are (in alphabetical order) Manuel Davis, Brian Deans, James Jasman Jr., Eric Kranenberg, Abraham Krula, Jared Latta, Brandy Parmer, Carus Peet, Donavan Peterson, Travis Pratt, Selina Sobers, Ryan Shafer, Rachel Trevino, Darwin Wallace and Dana Wilks. Able Seaman — With their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon (far left), upgrading Seafarers who completed the able seaman class Feb. 14 are (from left, front row) Victor Sahagon Jr., Robert McFeeley Jr., Tina Owens, (second row) Andrezej Bronkowski, Elisha Johnson, Matthew Kloxin, Phillip Widmer and Darnell Wallace. STOS — Receiving certificates for completion of the STOS course Jan. 17 are (from left) Jorge Soler, Eric Kjellberg, Nathaniel Miller, Karron Richardson, Nathan Rippey and Dave Martin (instructor). Not pictured are Emmanuel Essien and Sacarias Suazo. Government Vessels — Graduating from the Lifeboatman/Water Survival — Earning their lifeboatman/water survival endorsement Jan. 17 are (from left) Keith Livermon, Michael Wiley, Paul Wills, Conrado Martinez and Charles Johnson. government vessels course Jan 31 are (from left, front row) Jorel Lewis, Leon Curtis, Shawn Allen, (second row) Morgan Piper, Matt Gibson, Zerek Selby and Charles Johnson. Their instructor, Greg Thompson, is in the back. Stewards from NOAA Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — Completing the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course Jan 17 are (in alphabetical order) Shawn Allen, Steven Benavides, Leon Curtis, Matt Gibson, Alan Grenier, Lonnie Jordan, Eileen Lammers, Jorel Lewis, Degrick McLendon, Aaron Morton, Morgan Piper, Zerek Selby, John Shea, Jonathan Stratton, Demond Williams, Ralph Williams and Nadia Wright. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. 18 Seafarers LOG completed a number of courses at the school, including steward department courses, safety classes at the fire fighting school as well as computer lab work. With instructor Rick Prucha (left, standing) are (in alphabetical order) Karen Bailey, Aceton Burke, Sonya Chappell, Richard Hargis, Angelito Llena, Clementine Lutali, Susan Parker, Nestor Poblete, Floyd Pouneds, James Scott, Mark Van Buskirk, Russell Van Dyke and Todd Van Dyke. March 2003 �Paul Hall Center Classes Radar — These upgrading Seafarers successfully completed the radar course Jan. 24. They are (in alphabetical order) Joseph Butasek, Anthony Lowman, Michael McErlean, Nebojsa Milosevic, Jawaid Pardesi and John Toomey III. Their instructor, Stacy Harris, is at far left. Radar — Three students from NY Waterway who completed the radar course Jan. 10 are (from left) Carl Wagner, Raymond Perez and Draig Heiges. ARPA — Under the instruction of Mike Smith (far left) are Seafarers who completed the ARPA course Jan. 31. They are (in alphabetical order) Joseph Butasek, Anthony Lowman, Nebojsa Milosevic, Nicholas Serritella, Luis Sosa, John Toomey III and Virgil Walls. Welding — Graduating from the welding course Jan. 24 are (in no particular order) Keithley Andrew, Michael Brown, Christopher Eason, Lawoo Shete, John Osburn and Teodoro Valentin. Their instructor, Buzzy Andrews, is in the back row. Engine Utility — Graduates of a Dec. 20 engine utility class are (kneeling, from left) Raul Duarosan, Matthew Nunez, (second row) Jade Belt, Joe Porter, Rasheem Moye, David Seymore, Karim Elgallad, Christian Hernandez, Ronald Ramos, and their instructor, Ron Oyer. Any student who has reg- Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL) — Feb. 7 was graduation day for students in the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course. They are (in alphabetical order) Warren Asp, Gaudioso Bacala, George Bennett, Michael Brown, Kevin Cass, Gerald Cassie, Thomas Conry, Irvin rutchlow, Hiram Davies, Earl Ebbert, Charlene Edwards, Edwin Fuller, Anibal Gutierrez, Jeremiah Harrington, Steven Haver, Derrick Lott, Jerome Tyler, Ray Waiters and Kadatema Yague. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. istered for a class and finds—for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Basic Safety Training Classes New York Waterway boatmen, from the left: John Kim, Eddie Martinez, Michael Perez, William Mulcare, Teddy Caley, Carlos Flores, Joe Lorocco, Mohamed Goudn, Onofrio Altizio, Brad Johnsen, Tom Sunga, Joe Bardi and Rob Krick. March 2003 Mark Tilly, Richard Dozier, Mark Gaskill, Isaac Miller, Daniel Veintidos, Carl Payne, Wieslaw Cwalina, Christopher Earhart, Michael Earhart, Eric Kjellberg, Roy Harris, William Young, Curtis Richardson, Clifford Miles, Sivasa Laupati, Robert Jenkins, Nelson Rodriguez, Reilly Perez, Vince Lombardi, Michael Leon, Honorio Hector Rabanes, Jose Asuncion, Mike Wiley and Jamie Watson. Seafarers LOG 19 �Volume 65 Number 3 March 2003 Attention Seafarers: Boost Your Industry. Contribute to SPAD. SIU-Crewed Fast Sealift Ships Activated USNS Pollux Is Latest to Mobilize for Enduring Freedom The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) has many different types of civiliancrewed vessels in its fleet—LMSRs, tankers, hospital ships, fleet ocean tugs and ammunition carriers, to name a few. Fast sealift ships also are part of the mix, and at least three of those SIU-crewed vessels have been activated to support Operation Enduring Freedom. Last month, the USNS Pollux loaded materiel in San Diego. Earlier this year, the USNS Regulus and USNS Denebola loaded military cargo in Wilmington, N.C. Other Seafarers-crewed ships in the fast sealift fleet are the USNS Algol, USNS Bellatrix, USNS Altair, USNS Capella and USNS Antares. The vessels usually are kept in reduced operating status but can fully activate and be under way to load ports within 96 hours, notes MSC. The fast sealift ships are used for the rapid deployment of U.S. military equipment to contingency sites around the world. Activations are nothing new for the fast sealift vessels, which were added to MSC’s inventory in the early 1980s as part of a major sealift enhancement program. (The ships were purchased from private industry as commercial containerships and modified to add rollon/roll-off ramps, lift capability and decks for helicopters and vehicles.) During the Persian Gulf War, for example, the fast sealift fleet—ably crewed by volunteer U.S. Merchant Mariners—transported more than 14 percent of the U.S. military cargo designated for Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. At various times throughout the rest of the 1990s and into the current decade, the ships were utilized for other key missions. MSC notes that in February 1999, the Antares transported U.S. Army cargo in support of the NATO peacekeeping mission Operation Joint Guard to the Balkan port of Rijeka, Croatia. A year earlier, the Algol carried disaster relief supplies and equipment to Puerto Rico and other nearby islands following the aftermath of Hurricane Georges. In 1994, the Antares was activated to transport equipment and supplies to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where Haitian and Cuban refugees were provided safe haven by U.S. forces. In 1992, six of the ships were activated for the U.S. relief effort in Somalia. According to MSC, “Fast sealift ships are routinely activated to participate in military operations and exercises or to transport supplies for humanitarian missions. The size of the ships— 946 feet long with a beam of 106 feet with large open bay interiors and roll-on/roll-off ramps—make them particularly well suited for the transport of tanks, helicopter and other military vehicles and supplies.” Seafarers crewed up the USNS Pollux (right), USNS Denebola (top) and USNS Regulus for Operation Enduring Freedom. AB Mark Godbold USNS Pollux Left: The Pollux loads military gear last month in San Diego. Left: Huge lines are prominent on the deck of the Pollux. Right: The Pollux’s steward department includes SB Dennis Redding, ACU Farid Zaharan and SA Armando Evangelista. Chief Electrician Melvin Kerns USNS Pollux � 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 March 2003 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ALASKA, SIU, SCHOOL TEAM UP TO TRAIN DISPLACED WORKERS MSC IMPLEMENTS VACCINATION PROGRAM 5 CHARGED IN FOC DRUG-SMUGGLING CASE SIU WELCOMES NEW CABLE SHIP GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION CREWS FORMER NAVY SHIP GEN. 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Page 3. Seafarers to Crew ‘Special Mission’ Vessels Hayes, Waters RRF Ships Get Going for ‘Enduring Freedom’ Activations Begin From coast to coast, SIU members are crewing up Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships that are being activated for the war on terrorism. One such vessel, the USNS Wright (pictured at left, loading gear), was activated last month in Baltimore. In photo at far left, Recertified Steward James Kidd (right) welcomes SA Francisco Martinez aboard the Wright. Above, OMU Levy Calzado checks gauges on the AMSEA vessel. Page 3. MSC Approves Paul Hall Center’s Small Arms Range, 2 Courses New training opportunities are available at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. following the U.S. Military Sealift Command’s approval of the Pension Benefits Increase – Page 2 school’s new small arms range along with two new courses. Both classes are intended to help students meet U.S. Navy standards for mariners who are directly involved in shipboard security. Pictured on the range (left) is Paul Hall Center Safety Director Jim Hanson. Page 24. STCW a Year After Deadline – Page 6 TAX T IPS F OR M ARINERS Report: al Qaeda Controls 15 Ships – Page 2 – Pages 12-13 SIU Ready for Port Security Meetings – Page 5 �15694_p1_3,8.qxd 1/23/03 8:27 PM Page 2 President’s Report Continuous Progress for SIU The motto on the U.S. Merchant Marine flag reads, “In Peace and War.” The message is straightforward. Namely, that the U.S. merchant fleet is an important, reliable part of the nation, at all times. And we get the job done, both in times of peace and in times of conflict. The same things can be said for the SIU. Today, even amid Ready Reserve Force activations as America fights the war on terrorism, we are movMichael Sacco ing forward. Our progress is unmistakable. This month alone, we are reporting on two newly contracted ships that will result in dozens of new jobs for Seafarers. Those jobs help guarantee that reliable, well-trained U.S. mariners will be available in times of war. Also in the news for the SIU are pension-benefit increases and new training opportunities at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point. These are tangible gains that don’t happen by accident. Additionally, the SIU will be extremely active in the U.S. Coast Guard’s port security meetings that began late last month and extend into February. We will do our part along with the rest of maritime labor to help improve U.S. shipboard and port security—but we also will strongly stand up for mariners’ rights on issues including shore leave and documentation. Similarly, we participated in the recent International Maritime Organization meetings which spawned a number of maritime security regulations that largely parallel the ones being developed and implemented in the U.S. We were there because we wanted to be certain that our voices were heard on these critical issues. We’re tackling other important projects as well. As Seafarers know, we are working hard to secure extension and expansion of the Maritime Security Program—a cost-effective plan which became law in 1996. Although I am confident in the prospects for making the program bigger and better, neither the SIU nor any of our allies in this pursuit are taking anything for granted. We’ll stay on top of it for as long as it takes to reauthorize the program. On a wider scale, we’re continuing our efforts along with the International Transport Workers’ Federation to combat runaway-flag shipping. Although this campaign is more than 50 years old, it never has been more relevant to national security. Why? For starters, try the recent reports about al Qaeda controlling anywhere from a dozen to 50 runaway-flag ships. We testified before Congress last year on the threat of runaway flags, and the message seems to have gotten through. Those risks must continue to be weighed when discussing port and shipboard security measures, the need for an expanded MSP, and the benefits of maintaining a trained manpower pool of loyal U.S. citizen seafarers. Much like the U.S. Merchant Marine itself, the SIU delivers. New jobs. Better benefits. Timely training opportunities. A real voice, nationally and internationally, in the discussions that shape our future. That has been our record since 1938, and it will always remain that way. RRF Activations Anticipation finally gave way to action last month. More than 20 SIU-crewed RRF ships were activated, with more sure to follow. It has been said before, but I appreciate the fact that Seafarers are very serious about our crucial role as part of the nation’s “fourth arm of defense.” In keeping with tradition, we’re always ready to go, at a moment’s notice. Yet, in talking with members around the country, I know that we especially have been ready to roll since September 11, 2001. Now that the activations have started, I’m 100 percent confident that the SIU will answer our call to duty. The SIU supports Operation Enduring Freedom, and will commit every available resource to winning the war against terrorism. Volume 65, Number 2 February 2003 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Report: 15 Ships Tied to al Qaeda United States intelligence officials have identified “approximately 15 cargo freighters around the world” that are controlled by al Qaeda, according to a recent report in The Washington Post. In a front-page story published on New Year’s Eve, Post staff writer John Mintz notes that since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. has kept a list of al Qaeda “mystery ships” which has ranged from a dozen to as many as 50 vessels. Segments of the article were cited in other press reports in the U.S. and abroad. Mintz describes the search for the al Qaeda ships—reportedly conducted by Navy and allied vessels in the Arabian sea—as “one of the largest naval seahunts since World War II.” The article concludes with a look at the scam known as runaway-flag shipping or flag-ofconvenience shipping. The writer points out that many runaway-flag vessels have been caught “illegally running guns and drugs.” He also notes, “American spy agencies track some of the suspicious ships by satellites or surveillance planes and with the help of allied navies or informants in overseas ports. But they have occasionally lost track of the vessels, which are continually given new fictitious names, repainted or re-registered using invented corporate owners, all while plying the oceans.” According to the Post, as well as subsequent reports in overseas newspapers, U.S. Navy officials think al Qaeda has used a fleet registered in Tonga to transport terrorists around the Mediterranean. One vessel is believed to have delivered the explosives used by al Qaeda five years ago to bomb U.S. embassies in Africa. The article quotes an unnamed senior U.S. government official as saying, “After 9/11, we suddenly learned how little we understood about commercial shipping.” Last summer, SIU SecretaryTreasurer David Heindel testified before the Special Oversight Panel on the Merchant Marine— part of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee—when the panel conducted a hearing that focused on runaway flags and how they threaten America’s security. Heindel, who also serves as vice chairman of the Seafarers’ Section of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), said the FOC system “provides a hiding place for shipowners to avoid the restrictions of Pension Benefits Increase of $100 in the basic Deep Sea Pension benefit, effective Jan. 1, 2002. As a result of this increase, the basic monthly pension amount for the Early Normal Pension was increased from $825 to $925 per month and from $600 to $700 per month for either a Regular Normal Pension or a Disability Pension. Deep Sea Deferred Vested Pensions would also be affected as the Seafarers Pension Plan Administrator Lou Delma recently announced that the Plan’s Board of Trustees approved an increase international law, where states sell their sovereignty to those wishing to avoid flag state interference in safety, environmental or labor standards and the transparency of their corporate structure. And herein lies one of the most serious deficiencies with the FOC system—the lack of transparency in corporate structure— that both the ITF and SIU view as a facilitator of transnational criminal activities and terrorism. FOC vessels have been linked to the registration of hijacked ships, phantom ships, fraudulent mariner documentation, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing, illegal alien smuggling and, most recently to international terrorism.” He said that the lack of transparency in the corporate structure of FOCs “is a threat to national and maritime security. One can also posture that the nautical prerogative of an American owner registering a vessel under a flag of convenience that ignores all legitimate safety, security, environmental and social concerns is similarly a threat to U.S. maritime and defense security.” ITF Slams Liberia Commenting on the latest calls on Liberia to audit its shipping operation, International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) General Secretary David Cockroft stated, “Liberia is a pariah, an outlaw nation with no interest in law, justice or common humanity. The recent Washington Post revelations that Charles Taylor received $1 million for sheltering and aiding al Qaeda fundraisers—even months after the September 11 atrocity—must surely prove the hopelessness of trying to clean up his business operations.” He continued, “Frankly, Taylor is a murderous thug. That fact must be recognized by all those who associate with or defend him, be they politicians or businessmen.” Cockroft concluded, “Thankfully, I think there’s a subtle shift of opinion out there, even from those who wrongly believed that our calls to shipowners to wash their hands of the Liberian flag were nothing more than an attack on a flag of convenience. We detect a growing feeling that despite all LISCR’s polished PR efforts, it remains the more acceptable face of a vile and criminal government. To associate with Liberia’s shipping and business register is to help fund a monster.” (LISCR stands for Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry, which is headquartered in Virginia.) base used for calculation was also increased from $600 to $700. Since the effective date of this increase was January 1, 2002, all deep sea pensioners who went on pension with an effective date on or after this date should expect to receive an adjustment check in the next few weeks. Future Deep Sea pension benefits will be calculated using this increased base amount. NY Port Council Honors Mineta, Truchan, Davis The Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity late last year recognized three individuals for their respective efforts in behalf of the U.S. Merchant Marine. The port council honored U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta; Jordan Truchan, president of American Ship Management and Patriot Contract Services; and Ron Davis, president of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association. Pictured at the port council event are (from left) SIU and Maritime Trades Department President Michael Sacco; Truchan; Port Council Executive SecretaryTreasurer Ed Panarello; U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert, who accepted the award on behalf of Mineta; Davis; and Port Council VP Joseph Soresi, who also serves as VP of the SIU’s Atlantic region. February 2003 �15694_p1_3,6,8.qxd 1/27/03 11:04 AM Page 3 SIU Fleet Grows by 2 Seafarers to Crew ‘Special Mission’ Ships Seafarers will crew up two newly contracted “special mission” ships for the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), signaling new shipboard jobs for the SIU. The USNS Waters (T-AGS 45) and the USNS Hayes (T-AG 195) will be crewed by SIU members and operated by 3PSC LLC for MSC. “This announcement is good news for the union and for U.S. national security, because it helps ensure the continued presence of a trained manpower pool of qualified shipboard personnel,” said SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. The Waters (457 feet long) is the bigger of the two vessels. It is classified as a navigation research/missile range instrumentation ship, supporting submarine navigation system testing and providing ballistic missile flight test support services. According to MSC, the Waters originally was an oceanographic survey ship, built by Avondale Industries and delivered to the Navy in 1993. Under the sponsorship of the U.S. Strategic Systems Program Office, the Waters was converted in 1998 by Deteyns Shipyard to support submarine navigation system testing and ballistic missile flight test support services. The Hayes (247 feet long) is considered an acoustic research ship that is utilized “as an operating platform for unique U.S. military requirements,” according to MSC. “Special missions ships work for several different U.S. Navy customers such as Naval Sea Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and the Oceanographer of the Navy.” The Hayes’ previous missions included transporting, deploying and retrieving acoustic tools, conducting acoustic surveys in support of the submarine noise reduction program and performing acoustic testing. MSC points out that the vessel’s design permits installation of a center-line well, with access to sheltered water between the hulls. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Hayes underwent extensive conversion work in two shipyards. SIU’s New Ships At a Glance USNS Waters Length: 457 feet Beam: 69 feet Displacement: 12,208 long tons full load Speed: 13.2 knots sustained Builder: Avondale Industries (New Orleans) Power Plant: Diesel-electric, twin screw, 7,400 shaft horsepower USNS Hayes Length: 247 feet Beam: 75 feet Displacement: 3,952 long tons full load Speed: 10 knots Builder: Todd Shipyards (Seattle) Power Plant: Diesel-electric; 2 Caterpiller diesels; 3,620 horsepower sustained, 2 generators, 2 Westinghouse motors, 2,400 hp; 2 auxiliary diesels (for ‘creep’ speed); 330 hp; 2 shafts, cp props RRF Activations Begin In support of the war on terrorism, at least two dozen SIUcrewed ships from the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) were activated during the first few weeks of the new year. The activations took place on the East, West and Gulf coasts. Twenty-four Seafarers-crewed RRF vessels plus the hospital ship USNS Comfort (crewed by mem- QMED Anjwar Brooks (left) and AB Ruben Mitchell report to the USNS Wright last month in Baltimore. bers of the SIU’s Government Services Division) were known to have been activated as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press. In addition to the Comfort, the list includes the following ships, listed in order of activation: USNS Pollux, USNS Antares, USNS Curtiss, USNS Wright, USNS Gilliland, USNS Mendonca, USNS Regulus, USNS Denebola, Cape Taylor, Cape Texas, Cape Trinity, Cape Decision, Cape Diamond, Cape Race, Cape Rise, Cape Vincent, Cape Victory, Cape Washington, Cape Wrath, Cape Inscription, Cape Intrepid, Cape Isabel and Cape Island. The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) reported that the Regulus and Denebola arrived in Wilmington, N.C. on Jan. 21 to load U.S. Marine Corps cargo as part of the repositioning of U.S. forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Regulus and Denebola, both noncombatant fast sealift ships, are nearly 950 feet long and can each carry about 150,000 square feet of rolling stock and containerized cargo. Earlier in the month, the Gilliland and Mendonca were scheduled to load Army combat equipment in Savannah, Ga. and sail for Southwest Asia. The ships were to load more than 450,000 square feet of military cargo including armored vehicles and other rolling stock, as well as helicopters, cargo handling equipment and other support equipment. Meanwhile, the Comfort got off to an interesting start just two days after activation when it resWhether the ship is in ROS status or fully activated, Chief Cook Ed Tully helps ensure that crew members aboard the USNS Wright are well-fed. The USNS Denebola is one of at least two dozen SIU-crewed ships that have been activated for Operation Enduring Freedom. February 2003 The USNS Waters, originally an oceanographic survey ship, now serves as a special mission vessel for MSC. The USNS Hayes is equipped with two auxiliary propulsion diesel engines for use during acoustic operations. cued a fisherman whose boat had capsized and broken apart in rough seas off of Bermuda. The rescue took place Jan. 8. The Comfort had sailed from Baltimore just two days earlier for possible use in Operation Enduring Freedom. According to MSC, the Comfort answered a call for assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard Coordination Center in Bermuda at 7 p.m. on Jan. 7. The next morning, a Coast Guard airplane located the victim and dropped a life raft. (The plane wasn’t equipped to lift him.) In the afternoon, the Comfort arrived and brought him aboard. The 35-year-old man was treated for what was described as minor hypothermia and was reported to be in good condition. Two other men who reportedly had been aboard the fishing boat with him remain missing and are presumed lost. QMED Tom Flynn eyes valves aboard the USNS Wright. Two days after activation, the hospital ship USNS Comfort performed a rescue at sea. Seafarers LOG 3 �15694_p4,9.qxd 1/22/03 10:45 PM Page 4 Seafarers Aid in Guam Relief Several Seafarers, working in conjunction with the American Red Cross, recently rendered vital assistance to the residents of Guam in the aftermath of Supertyphoon Pongsona. The catastrophic storm on Dec. 8 struck the U.S. territory in the Mariana Islands with sustained winds of 150 mph and gusts to 184 mph—a force comparable to a Category 5 hurricane. Essentially, everything in Pongsona’s path was completely devastated, as winds did not subside for nearly 10 straight hours. Parts of the island were flattened, and many of the island’s 120,000 residents were left without electricity and water. Thousands took refuge in shelters, fearing their homes would be crushed. No official death toll has been released, but leaders on the island estimate damage caused by the storm to be in excess of $73 million. Since that fateful day, a cadre of SIU volunteers and representatives from other labor organizations with Guam-based members have assisted the Red Cross in large-scale relief operations. The distribution of travelers’ checks and comfort kits (packages containing hygiene items) to storm victims were two areas of high priority during the relief effort. Some 3,800 comfort kits were delivered to the residents of 13 shelters. Seafarers provided assistance not only in these areas, but others as well. AB Samuel Lloyd helped clear storm litter and served both as a guide driver and courier, delivering goods to a pair of Red Cross Service Centers involved in the effort. “The Red Cross put out the call for help, and here I am,” Lloyd said at the outset of the relief effort. Also joining in the trash and debris retrieval effort was AB Michael McMerline. In addition, he provided muscle needed to help move large objects in Red Cross shelters. QMED Michael Ryter’s skills especially were in high demand. He performed a variety of electrical repairs during the operations. Not to be left out, SIU Guam Secretary Francis Booker verified claims and worked as a guide. Finally, Malou Holley, wife of SIU Guam Port Agent Matthew Holley, acted as translator in Japanese, Korean and Talgalo. Besides SIU members, other integral players in the Red Cross response hailed from the Labor Council of the Western Pacific, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM&AW), and the Guam Federation of Teachers. Guam was ceded to the United States by Spain in 1898. Captured by the Japanese in 1941, it was retaken by the U.S. three years later. The North Pacific Ocean Island is located about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines (13 28 N, 144 47 E). Guam is about three times the size of Washington, D.C. ITF Secures $105,000 in Back Pay For Crew of Liberian-Flag Tanker Mariners on the Liberian-flag tanker Merlin received a Christmas present of sorts when the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) secured back pay and repatriation for them Dec. 24 in Bayonne, N.J. SIU ITF Inspector Enrico Esopa obtained $105,000 in back wages for the Filipino crew of the runaway-flag ship. He also secured repatriation for all 24 mariners along with a protective order barring the Greek shipowner from retaliating against the crew. Additionally, Esopa got the company to agree to make needed repairs to the boilers. The episode began Dec. 16 when Merlin crew members con- tacted the ITF. Esopa went to the vessel—owned by Arrow Co. Ltd.—that day. The mariners told him about the unpaid wages plus boiler problems and other issues including hydraulic pipes that reportedly were deteriorating and leaking. After confirming the reports, Esopa contacted the U.S. Coast Guard, whose inspectors promptly detained the vessel. During the next four days the company failed to live up to its promise of paying the back wages. On Dec. 20, U.S. marshals arrested the ship. With Esopa and an ITF attorney pressing the case, Arrow finally delivered all wages, allot- ments and leave pay due each of the 24 crew members, plus legal fees. Five of the mariners were repatriated to Manila from New York, while the rest were scheduled for repatriation from Aruba (the next port), where the vessel was to undergo repairs. The ship was released from arrest Dec. 24. “The crew was very grateful for the help they received from the ITF,” Esopa said. Founded in 1896, the ITF is a federation of 604 transport trade unions (including the SIU) in 137 countries, representing more than five million workers. SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel serves as vice chairman of the federation’s Seafarers’ Section. Loading comfort kits to be distributed at Red Cross shelters are, from left, Matthew Rector, chairman, Guam Federation of Teachers; AB Samuel Lloyd, SIU Port of Guam; Steve Martinez, president, Labor Council of the Western Pacific and Business Representative, Teamsters Local 986; and Monica Rector, vice-president, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Faust Rescues Fishermen The Seafarers-crewed Faust, operated by Pacific-Gulf Marine, recently rescued five people from a 54-foot sport fishing boat that was taking on water near Hampton, Va. The rescue took place Dec. 7. According to a report by Faust Captain Darren McGowan, the vessel had departed Baltimore bound for Charleston, S.C. Approximately one hour into the voyage, the Faust received a distress call from the motor vessel Sniper. The fishing boat, roughly five miles southwest of the Faust, had hit something and was taking on water. AB Daniel Cruz steered the ship toward the Sniper, while the Hampton Roads (Va.) Coast Guard, alerted by the Faust, also dispatched a rescue craft. McGowan credited Bosun Erik Penia, AB Trevorous Ellison, and OSs Benigno Ledesma Jr. and Jarrod Pestana with rigging both pilot ladders and helping prepare the fast rescue boat. “Soon after we reported that the rescue boat was in the water, USCG Hampton Roads directed us to take all persons from the Sniper on board the Faust, stating that sport fishing boats are known to sink quickly once they start to take on water,” McGowan wrote. “The arrival of the Coast Guard boat was reported to be over one hour away. “After two trips, all five passengers from the Sniper were safely on board the Faust, including a 15-year-old boy.” The rescue boat resumed its position near the Sniper—which had sustained a five-foot hole in its starboard bow—because two people from the fishing boat wanted to continue with efforts to stabilize it. Those two were picked up by the Coast Guard about 30 minutes later, with the Faust’s rescue boat still on the scene (in case the fishermen needed to make a quicker departure from their boat). McGowan concluded, “All aspects of the rescue were accomplished flawlessly. The teamwork, actions and professionalism displayed by the crew during the rescue was exemplary. Their efforts and commitment to the safety of life at sea should be an inspiration for all that work in the maritime industry.” Alert to Seafarers SIU ITF Inspector Enrico Esopa (seated at left) spearheaded the successful effort to secure back pay and repatriation for mariners on the runaway-flag tanker Merlin, many of whom also are pictured above. Also assisting was attorney Paul Hoffmann (seated at right). The Greekowned, Liberian-flag ship is shown below. In recognition of the present rapidly evolving circumstances, it is important that you promptly examine your documents necessary for shipping to make sure that these documents are not expired nor due to expire. Pursuant to the Shipping Rules, agreements, RFP requirements, and international USCG regulations, your documents must be valid for the entire period of employment; and, you cannot ship unless they are valid and current. Please take this time to double-check the expiration dates of your: l Merchant mariner’s document (also known as an MMD or z-card) l STCW-95 certificate (with endorsement as part of the deck/engine watchkeeping) l Passport, ensuring that it is signed l Clinic card l Benzene card (if this applies to you, this card is required for all tankers) l Registration card of being ready, willing, and available for work l Drug-free confirmation, as issued by the port office after registering or testing l INS green card, if allowed on certain vessels, (permanent resident card by the USA Immigration & Naturalization Service). Plus, l Your inoculation (shots) card, updated with new shots when necessary l Your TRB (training record book), ensuring that it is signed l MSC (Military Sealift Command) medical records to carry to the ship, as applies l Sufficient (for six months, or two voyages) Rx/prescription medication l Extra glasses, when required for work l Ensure that there is no urgently needed dental or medical work needed for six months Also bear in mind that if you are going to be 4 Seafarers LOG renewing your z-card/document, or license, within the last thirty days of applying for the renewal/replacement, you must get: a) New Department of Motor Vehicles Driver’s Record stating that you have not had any DUI or DWI in the last five years, which must be submitted with the application for the renewal of the MMD. Your state that issued your driver’s license will issue their “Motor Vehicle Report.” Plus, b) The USCG will require a drug-free letter from the (SAMHSA laboratory) MRO (Medical Review Officer) that processed the “SAMHSA 5 Panel” drug-free examination (Graystone Lab in California) with the chain of custody receipt form issued at the examination. The USCG reportedly will no longer accept the drug-free confirmation letters issued by the designated signature-person from the port or admissions, as previously allowed by 46CFR16.230 Option II. You must fax (or mail) your request on the form available from the port office to the MRO. This is to request a specific drug-free letter will be sent to you; this letter is for submitting with your application for a new MMD, license, and/or STCW Certificate to the USCG. SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This might become another delay when renewing or issuing an MMD. This is part of the USCG’s Application Form CG-719-B (OMB2115-0514). Also, note that it has been taking at least seven weeks for the Baltimore Coast Guard regional exam center (REC) to process applications, and even longer at some other RECs. Your union and your nation need you to be ready, with bags standing by—ready to fulfill the U.S. Merchant Marine’s role as America’s Fourth Arm of Defense. February 2003 �15694_p5,6,14,15,21,24.qxd 1/22/2003 12:40 AM Page 5 New U.S. Law, IMO Rules Impact Port Security; SIU Ready for Coast Guard Meetings in 7 Cities While scores of port security requirements already are in place and being enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard nationally, several other recent developments in the national and international maritime transportation arenas promise to significantly alter the existing landscape. SIU officials are keeping a close eye on the situation, analyzing how these new developments will impact union members and the industry as a whole and positioning themselves to help make maritime labor’s case heard when the implementation phase of these new measures takes center stage. As reported in previous editions of the Seafarers LOG, the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (AKA the Hollings Bill, S.1214) was signed into law in November, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) held a Diplomatic Conference in December during which a comprehensive regime of measures to strengthen international shipping was adopted. Following is an overview of these two initiatives as well as a look at the goals behind a series of meetings announced Dec. 20 by the Coast Guard to discuss the implementation of both. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 President Bush on Nov. 25 signed the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 into law (P.L. 107-295). Title I of the act is designed to enhance the nation’s maritime security in order to provide greater safeguards at the country’s 361 sea and river ports, and increased intelligence about cargoes and personnel entering U.S. ports through improved communication and coordination among the various entities responsible for maritime security. Provisions in the law require U.S. facility and vessel vulnerability assessments; a national Maritime Transportation Security Plan and regional Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans (port security plans); and vessel and facilities security and response plans. Also demanded are transportation security cards; grants to port authorities, waterfront facility operators and state and local agencies; foreign port assessments; a Maritime Security Advisory Com- Senator Stevens Cites Advantages of ANWR At a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee oversight hearing Jan. 9 on the phase-out of single-hull tankers, Senator Ted Stevens (RAlaska) spoke of the importance of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). He reiterated his commitment to keeping oil flowing through the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline, stating that opening ANWR to oil exploration is the best prospect for keeping the pipeline in operation over the long term. OPA 90 requires companies to use double-hull vessels as of Jan. 1, 2015 for transporting crude oil into U.S.-controlled waters. Oil and transportation companies began the 20-year phase-out of existing single-hull vessels in U.S. waters in 1995. Following are excerpts from Stevens’ statement at the hearing: “During the height of Alaska oil production in 1988 and 1989 there were 70 tankers moving oil from Valdez to West Coast ports. During this period the throughput of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline was 2.1 million barrels a day— near full capacity. Today the pipeline only carries 1 million barrels a day, which means the pipeline is only half full. Because of this decline in production there are only 25 tankers presently transporting oil from Alaska. “The American Petroleum Institute and the American maritime industry and trade unions reported last year that we would need to construct 18 new doublehull vessels to transport oil if Congress opens the Coastal Plain to oil production. Maritime unions also tell us that each ship would create 3,000 direct employment jobs during construc- February 2003 Sen. Ted Stevens tion. These are high-paying, high-skilled, labor-intensive jobs that we need in the U.S. “Last month, the state of Alaska extended the right-of-way for the pipeline across our state lands. Just this week, the secretary of the interior signed a 30year renewal for the federal rightof-way for the Alaska pipeline. The federal government believes the pipeline needs to be on-line for at least the next 30 years, but that means opening enough lands for oil production. ANWR is the best prospect. I know I’ve come to be a little provincial here today Mr. Chairman, but I want to announce that this is my number one goal for this Congress—to try to find a way to start to find out if we do have additional oil prospects in the northern part of Alaska. The requirement in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 for single-hull tankers to be phased out by 2015 can be an even greater opportunity for U.S. shipyards, but only if the demand is there from increased domestic oil production.” mittee; Automatic Identification Systems; long-range tracking systems; enhanced crewmember identification; and sea marshals. The vessel and facility security plans provision calls for a qualified individual having full authority to implement security actions. The new law also requires the Coast Guard to negotiate an international agreement that provides for a uniform, comprehensive international system of identification of seafarers. Several federal agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard are responsible for implementing the Act. IMO Diplomatic Conference A Diplomatic Conference of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in December adopted a new set of guidelines for international shipping—a series of measures to strengthen maritime security and prevent and suppress acts of terrorism. The Coast Guard was instrumental in initiating these proceedings after the September 11 terrorist attack against the United States. The Conference adopted a number of amendments to the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS); a new International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS; and a series of resolutions designed to give weight to the amendments. The ISPS Code, which will go into force on July 1, 2004 for vessels in international trade, contains detailed security-related requirements for shipping companies, port authorities, and governments in a mandatory “Part A” section together with a series of guidelines about how to meet those requirements in a second, non-mandatory section (Part B). Elements of the new security rules for ships include requirements for ship security plans, ship security officers, company security officers, and certain onboard security equipment. For port facilities, requirements include port security plans, port security officers, and certain security equipment. In addition, the requirements for ships and port facilities include security assessments (risk analysis), monitoring and controlling access, monitoring the activities of cargo and people, and ensuring security communications are readily available. One amendment to SOLAS calls for a new accelerated timetable for fitting Automatic Information Systems (AIS) on vessels while a resolution affirms the work of the International Labor Organization in establishing an international uniform seafarers identification system—Seafarers Identify Document. The international regime also pointed to the need for shore leave for crewmembers. As a signatory to SOLAS, the United States, in this instance the Coast Guard, is bound to implement the amendments to SOLAS as well as the ISPS Code. Initiatives Mirror One Another Many of the requirements imposed by the IMO protocol are also mandated by the Maritime Security Act of 2002 (MTSA). The requirements of Section 102 of MTSA directly align with the security requirements embodied in the SOLAS amendments and the ISPS Code; however, the MTSA has broader application that includes domestic vessels and facilities. Therefore, the Coast Guard intends to implement the MTSA through the requirements in the SOLAS amendments and the ISPS Code, Parts A and B, for all vessels and facilities that are currently required to meet SOLAS as well as those vessels exclusively in domestic trade that are considered at risk of being involved in a transportation security incident. Coast Guard Notice of Meetings As part of its effort to implement both the Maritime Security Act of 2002 and the amendments to SOLAS and ISPS Code, the Coast Guard on Dec.20 announced a series of seven public meetings in various cities, namely, New Orleans (Jan. 27), Cleveland (Jan. 30), St. Louis (Jan. 31), Seattle (Feb. 3), Los Angeles-Long Beach (Feb. 5), Jacksonville (Feb.7), and New York City (Feb. 11) to discuss requirements for security assessments, plans, and specific security measures for ports, vessels, and facilities. Discussions will also focus on aligning domestic maritime security requirements with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code and recent amendments to SOLAS to comply with Section 102 of the Maritime Security Act of 2002. SIU officials as well as rankand-file members will participate in these meetings to voice union concerns. In its notice, the Coast Guard poses a series of approximately 40-50 questions dealing with general, vessel, and port security provisions as well as on other issues including continuous synopsis record requirement, seafarers’ identification criteria requirements, AIS, etc. The agency also requests comments on “best industry practices” with regard to maritime security issues as well as comments on application, implementation and operating costs. The Coast Guard plans to publish a temporary interim rule no later than June and a final rule by November. These dates are critical in order to uniformly implement the ISPS Code and SOLAS amendments, as well as to meet the urgency set by the mandates in the Maritime Security Transportation Act. The Coast Guard encourages interested parties to attend the meetings and submit comments for discussion during the meetings. All comments and related material intended for inclusion in the public docket must be received by the Docket Management Facility by Feb. 28. AFL-CIO, Central American Unions: Trade Talks Must Address Workers’ Rights and Development As trade ministers from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and the United States last month launched negotiations toward a regional free trade agreement, the AFL-CIO and Central American trade unions joined together to demand that respect for workers’ rights and progress toward equitable, sustainable development be at the core of any trade agreement among their countries. According to the AFL-CIO—the national federation of trade unions to which the SIU is affiliated— this marks the first time that major Central American unions and the American union movement have released a joint declaration specifically addressing trade among their countries. “The landmark declaration offers a shared vision for economic integration in the region and inserts workers’ voices back into the global trade debate—a voice that is completely unrepresented in the trade talks,” the federation announced. “In the face of a stumbling economy and high unemployment throughout the region, our governments are pursuing a free-trade agenda that feeds corporate greed but destroys good jobs and hinders real development,” said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. “Workers in the U.S. and Central America have a better plan for a new generation of trade rules that will respect our rights, preserve our environment and strengthen our economies.” The declaration rejects a simple expansion of the failed model of the so-called North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), under which the U.S. has lost hundreds of thousands of jobs and Mexico has failed to achieve lasting development or reduce poverty. The joint statement calls for enforceable protections for workers’ rights backed up by trade sanctions, a more humane immigration regime, debt relief for Central American nations and transparency in the negotiation process, among other reforms. The joint declaration comes on the heels of AFLCIO petitions to withdraw preferential trade benefits from Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala on the basis of egregious workers’ rights violations in these countries. Although these petitions are supported by unions in Central America and have been valuable tools for improving workers’ rights in the past, the petition process will no longer be available if a free trade agreement with the region goes into effect. Seafarers LOG 5 �15694_p1_3,6,8.qxd 1/24/03 6:23 PM Page 6 STCW in Plain English February Marks 1st Anniversary of Deadline Editor’s note: The following is part of an occasional series. The LOG recently submitted STCW questions to Bill Eglinton, director of training at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Eglinton for years has been a regular member of U.S. delegations participating in international forums about mariner training and certification. His answers follow. STCW is the acronym for an international maritime treaty signed in 1978 and amended in 1995. It stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping. What do you see as the biggest benefits of the amended STCW convention? This is an excellent question, as many people have asked, “Why are we doing this?” Looking at the big picture, 162 maritime nations signed on to this international convention on training. For the first time, practically every seafarer in the world has to meet certain training requirements such as Basic Safety Training and Shipboard Familiarization, just to name two. It was a known fact that the vast majority of seafarers from developing countries were sailing with little or no knowledge of basic fire fighting, first aid, water survival, etc. The newly amended convention requires that there be documentary evidence of this training or the vessel can be detained in ports around the world. For the school, probably the biggest hurdle we faced was developing a system to document this required training and also to track it. Ever since the Paul Hall Center opened in 1967, all records were maintained in filing cabinets in the admissions office. We decided to develop an electronic database and enter every single record into it. From this database we then produced in 1997 a training record book (TRB) into which we could record all the training a member had received at the Paul Hall Center and elsewhere. This was a major accomplishment both for the school and the membership, and continues to be the “backbone” of our documentation system. The buildup to the STCW-95 deadline of Feb. 1, 2002 lasted for years and received a lot of attention throughout the industry. By comparison, the deadline itself came and went without much fanfare. What happened? There was a five-year transition period given to all countries to “get their act together” before the amended 1995 STCW Convention came into full force. This five-year period was to allow schools to develop the new STCW courses, develop a system to record and track this training and then to get their mariners into the schools. The deadline came last year (Feb. 1, 2002) and there were no outbursts to mark its arrival! We had done our homework and the membership was fully prepared when the deadline came. However, this was not the case with many other countries. A year ago, perhaps the biggest STCW story involved the IMO asking for what amounted to an unofficial extension of the deadline for certain STCW certificates. Generally, what was the response of the signatory nations? Also, when the extension elapsed after six months, was there a noticeable change in enforcement? STCW was developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is headquartered in London. As the Feb. 1, 2002 deadline approached, several countries explained that they were not going to be fully prepared by that date due to various problems such as processing of paperwork, documenting training and having enough courses to get everyone trained. The IMO was sympathetic to their dilemma but could not legally change the implementation date. HQ Rep Carl Peth Retires After 34 Years in Union “The SIU is a wonderful organization, and I’m proud to have been a part of it,”said Carl Peth, who retired in December 2002 after 34 years in the union. Born in Chicago, Peth joined the Seafarers in 1968 in San Francisco following studies at the Andrew Furuseth Training School (the precursor to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship) in New Orleans and San Francisco. He first sailed as a messman on board the Cornell Victory. He then upgraded his skills and sailed in various positions as a member of the engine department, eventually earning his QMED rating. Peth, who worked under three SIU presidents (Paul Hall, Frank Drozak and Michael Sacco) has seen a lot of changes in the industry since he started and has assumed a number of different roles within the Seafarers organization, including organizer, wel- fare representative, patrolman, safety director, port agent, manpower director and headquarters representative. In 1972, he signed off the Overseas Ulla and, the following year, came ashore as a patrolman in Piney Point. He later worked in the Great Lakes as a welfare services representative and also helped in organizing drives in the Gulf of Mexico. Peth was named patrolman in New York and New Orleans and, in 1981, became port agent in Piney Point. He remained there, later assuming the responsibilities of headquarters representative and manpower director. Many of Peth’s colleagues at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education will miss his help and support. “Carl’s been a real soldier here,” stated Don Nolan, vice president of the Paul Hall Center. “He’s been wonderful for the school. In addition to having been As headquarters representative, Carl Peth (left) describes the operations of the manpower office to members of the Paul Hall Center’s Deep Sea and Inland Towing Advisory Board in June 1997. 6 Seafarers LOG Keeping abreast of the shipping needs of SIU-contracted companies and the availability of Seafarers to fill those jobs was the responsibility of Carl Peth in his role as manpower director. port agent, headquarters representative and manpower director here, he also taught union education.” The school’s registrar, Marge DiPreta, has known Peth for many years and notes that he was always very supportive of the academic department’s programs and cared a great deal about the membership. “Carl had a nice way of interacting with the members, and was always very honest with them,” she said. Janice Smolek, librarian at the school, added that she was very grateful to Peth for his donation of books from his personal collection to provide for the members. “I have been afforded some great opportunities at the SIU,” said Peth, “and have derived a lot of satisfaction in being to help others.” Peth, 61, and his wife, Gladys, are retiring to Daytona Beach, Fla. What IMO decided to do was to send a request to all maritime administrations worldwide asking that everyone inspecting a vessel for meeting the training requirements of STCW please record that there were noncompliances found but to not detain the vessel(s) until a “grace period” of six months had passed. In effect, many countries were given six additional months to come up to speed. All indications were that this additional amount of time allowed most of the fleets of the world to come into compliance, since no major disruptions to shipping took place. Although the Paul Hall Center always has emphasized handson training, the school obviously had to make some adjustments to accommodate training that complies with the revised STCW convention. What have been some of the biggest changes at the school that stemmed from STCW? Are any more adjustments planned, or is everything basically in place? This question is a good one. For years our industry has known that the system for certifying seafarers wasn’t the greatest. All Coast Guard exams were multiple-choice questions on how a particular piece of equipment or system was built, the theory of how it operated and basically how to fix it. Some people have experienced trouble with passing these tests due to poor reading skills or “brain freeze” when taking an exam. Now along comes STCW, which says people must be trained and assessed in order to receive certification allowing them to do a particular job aboard a vessel. This means that you learn the particular subject and then demonstrate that you have acquired the skills to successfully do the job. For years our membership has been saying, “Don’t ask me a bunch of multiplechoice questions about a piece of equipment. Hand it to me and I will show you how it works!” Well, we got our wish! Now, instead of taking a 50question test to become a qualified electrician or seven multiplechoice exams to become a third mate or third assistant engineer, you must demonstrate the skill to hold that endorsement or license. Makes sense to me. The Paul Hall Center has always believed in hands-on training and, therefore, these new requirements caused few prob- lems for us. Our membership is used to having to demonstrate (be assessed) a particular skill in order to pass our courses. Many other “schools” that offered courses to become an AB or oiler by sitting in front of a computer and going over hundreds and hundreds of questions and answers in order to pass a Coast Guard exam are no longer in operation. Only those schools having real programs that train and assess people for shipboard skills are still around. The Paul Hall Center has Coast Guard-approved programs for meeting most of the STCW requirements for sailing in a particular position in the unlicensed ranks. Some of the engineering programs are still in development and should be finalized in the next several months. However, these remaining programs do not affect Seafarers who currently are sailing, but rather only future QMEDs. Just as it has always been, the Paul Hall Center will continue to upgrade programs with new information or equipment to keep pace with changes in the industry. What should Seafarers know about renewals? Any watchstander, licensed or unlicensed, must renew their STCW certificate every five years. The U.S. Coast Guard will issue a new certificate if the mariner has renewed his Basic Safety Training. Basic Safety Training can be renewed by either taking a Coast Guard-approved BST course again or, if you have already taken this course, you can renew it by simply producing one year of deep-sea sea time obtained after being issued the certificate. The reasoning behind this is that if you have been sailing for the past five years, you have participated in shipboard drills and exercises dealing with basic safety situations. The Paul Hall Center will put a new sticker in your TRB to indicate that you have renewed BST. Non-watchstanding members need only show the admissions office the one year of discharges. Do Seafarers still need a TRB? Yes! The TRB is still extremely important for capturing all new training you receive and for showing documentary evidence of having taken the mandatory training for shipping purposes. Unless you hear otherwise from the union or the Paul Hall Center, continue to have all your training entered into your TRB. Officials Participate in ATC Safety Seminar SIU officials recently took part in a safety training seminar offered by Alaska Tanker Co. in Beaverton, Ore. Officials from the MEBA also participated in the meetings, which took place Dec. 4-5. ATC described the seminar as a “joint effort that is meant to enhance ATC’s safety performance” and cited the outstanding cooperation between the unions and ATC. Pictured at the seminar are (seated, from left) SIU Tacoma, Wash. Port Agent Bryan Powell; SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone; SIU Patrolman Archie Ware; SIU Patrolman Jeff Turkus; (standing) MEBA Seattle Port Agent John McCurdy; ATC Labor Relations VP Bill Cole; MEBA Patrolman Mark Townsend; Gordon Graaff, consultant for Strategic Safety Associates; and HSE Technician Paul Manzi. February 2003 �15694_p7,12_13,16,19_20,22,23.qxd 1/27/03 11:09 AM Page 7 After a long history of faithful service in the SIUcontracted fleet, the Cable Ship Long Lines headed into retirement in December 2002. A steady and dependable sight in Honolulu harbor for many years, SIU members maintained the vessel in a constant state of readiness to respond to underwater telephone cable breaks and for the opportunity to lay new cable wherever and whenever the Long Lines and its crew were called. As the Long Lines readied for its final voyage, Seafarers continued to maintain normal Aloha, Long Lines Manning the hose are (from left) Wiper Carlos Madayag, SA Romeo Manansala and Chief Steward Emmanuel Laureta. Bosun Victorgil Mariano takes his place for the fire and boat drill. During a lifeboat drill, Chief Steward Emmanuel Laureta, Cook/Baker Franz Schnell and OS Jose Bautista work to lower the emergency craft. operations in their usual professional manner. The photos of the crew members accompanying this article, provided by SIU Rep. Frank Iverson, were taken during one of the most recent fire and boat drills aboard ship. CASJ Sanyboy Whiting (center) is helped into his safety gear by Bosun Mate Tony Sivola (left) and Engine Utility Mark Failauga. Christmas Aboard the Obregon DEU Frank Casby takes a breather following the delicious Christmas dinner aboard the Obregon. In the background is a Navy escort ship. Enjoying the Christmas party, the great food and the holiday music are AB Jose Bermudez, QMED/ Electrician Robert Farmer and AB Celso Castro. The SIU crew aboard the PFC Eugene A. Obregon takes Christmas seriously. In all, there were six trees decorated for the holiday season aboard the Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel: one in each lounge, one in each mess hall, one on the bridge, and a 20-foot tree of lights topped with a 2-foot star on the helicopter pad. The alternate flagship for MPS Squadron One had just cast off from Pier 3 at Rota Naval Base in Spain and put to sea, where it would remain well into the new year. A party to celebrate Christmas Eve included hot hors d’oeuvres, cold canapés, trays of freshly baked cookies, an assortment of sodas and plenty of Christmas music. The menu in the mess hall that evening consisted of roasted spring lamb, chicken breasts stuffed with herb butter, beans and miniature hot dogs (a crew favorite, noted Recertified Steward Patrick D. Helton, who sent these photos to the LOG), steamed rice, potatoes and an extensive salad bar. An assortment of desserts topped it off. And that was just Christmas Eve!!! The steward department was even busier with the Christmas Day feast while the rest of the crew members continued to keep the ship in a constant state of readiness to perform its military duties, should it be called to respond in the event of a military action. This Christmas tree in the crew mess was one of six set up throughout the vessel. A tree of lights stands atop the helicopter pad. An almost endless array of hors d’oeuvres and desserts are ready for sampling. The steward department did a fantastic job in keeping the holiday spirit. They are SA Oscar Castillo, Recertified Steward Patrick Helton, ACU Ron Hickman and SA Martin Krins. Chief Cook Rudolph Xatruch is kneeling. February 2003 Crew members and contractors alike dig in to Christmas dinner in the decorated mess hall aboard the Obregon. Seafarers LOG 7 �15694_p1_3,8.qxd 1/23/03 8:43 PM Page 8 Author: Marine Electric Sinking In 1983 Sparked Safety Reforms Tragic Mishap Claimed 31 Mariners This Feb. 12 will mark the 20th anniversary of one of the most tragic yet significant days both in the history of the modern U.S. Merchant Marine and annals of the former National Maritime Union (NMU). On that ill-fated date in 1983, 31 crewmen aboard the Marine Electric—21 of whom were members of the NMU—paid the ultimate sacrifice when their vessel capsized and sank in frigid waters off the Virginia coast. Only three of the vessel’s 34 crew members escaped with their lives. Drowning resulting from hypothermia was determined to be the cause of death for all who perished. Then a 39-year-old vessel, the Marine Electric was loaded with 27,000 tons of coal. Departing from Norfolk, Va., the ship was en route to the New England Power Plant at Brayton Point, Mass. when it encountered heavy seas, rolled over and was swallowed up by the Atlantic Ocean about 30 miles east of Chincoteague, Va. “The deaths of the 31 officers and crew of the Marine Electric helped produce some of the most important maritime reforms in the twentieth century,” said Robert R. Frump, author of “Until the Sea Shall Free Them,” a book about the Marine Electric tragedy. “More than 70 old rustbuckets were scrapped, survival suits were required, finally, in cold waters, and the Coast Guard created the rescue swimmer pro- gram—all because of the Marine Electric.” The Coast Guard later concluded that the Marine Electric was a poorly maintained ship with bad hatches and holes in its hull, according to Frump. The “jumboized” World War II T-2 tanker was nearly 40 years old at the time of the catastrophe. The survivors of the wreck included NMU member Paul Dewey, an able seaman; Chief Mate Bob Cusick and Third Mate Gene Kelley, both members of the Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P). All three men spent hours awaiting rescue in the waters while their shipmates died about them, according to Frump. NMU members who perished during the disaster were: Bosun School Delivers Training to Seafarers in Korea Seafarers on the oceanographic survey ships USNS Sumner (T-AGS 61) and USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) received damage control training aboard the ships Jan. 1516 in Ulsan, Korea. Joe Curtis, an instructor at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (based in Piney Point, Md.), conducted the course. Sumner Capt. Fred Smallwood, who sent this photo to the LOG, noted that the two ships “were moored close aboard at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and were undergoing voyage repair availabilities there.” He credited Curtis with doing “a great job.” Pictured, from left, are (kneeling) AB Jose Belcina (Bowditch), Storekeeper Evelyn Nordbrok (Bowditch), Chief Mate Babar Khan (Sumner), (standing) Bosun Rafael Franco (Bowditch), Second Mate Richard Eaton (Sumner), OS Daniel Link (Bowditch), OS Michele Laycock (Bowditch), QMED Rob Guilmette (Sumner), AB William Joquin (Sumner), OS Brent Midgette (Sumner), GVA Nick Giron (Sumner), Bosun Scott Grider (Sumner), Oiler Juma Juma (Sumner) and Storekeeper Milt Haberman (Sumner). The vessels are operated by Dyn Marine for the U.S. Military Sealift Command. Information on the career track for engine department mariners seeking a license will be published in an upcoming issue of the Seafarers LOG. CIVMARS Have CD Option Active members of the union’s Government Services Division who qualify under the old Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) may take advantage of what amounts to a governmentbacked certificate of deposit that will pay 5 percent this year. Such a return generally would be considered not only better but also safer than most certificates of deposit. The option is available only to people still under the CSRS plan (in most cases, individuals hired before 1984). It is called “voluntary contributions” and is separate from the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Because the money invested through the voluntary contributions plan is pre-taxed, the account holder pays taxes only on earnings. Once an account has been established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the account holder may invest at whatever pace he or she chooses. 8 Seafarers LOG Voluntary contributions may be made only in amounts of $25 or in multiples of $25 ($50, $75, etc.). Total contributions may not exceed 10 percent of the total basic pay an eligible individual received during all of his or her federal service. The 10 percent limit test applies at each point of time that a deposit is made and is not based upon a projection of lifetime earnings. Voluntary contributions earn a variable interest rate determined by the Treasury Department each calendar year, based on the average yield of new investments purchased by the Retirement Fund during the previous fiscal year. The interest credited to each voluntary contributions account is compounded annually on December 31. For more information, visit the web site http://www.opm.gov/fers_elec tion/facts/ri83-10.htm In this photo from the March 1983 edition of the old NMU Pilot, waves cover the bow of the Marine Electric. Peter Delatolla, ABs Charlie Johnson, Edward Matthews, Norman Sevigny, Ricardo Torres and John Wood; Ordinary Seamen Robert Harrell, Robert Hern and John O’Connell, Deck Utility Jose Fernandez, Utilities John Abrams, Celestino Gomes, Thomas Reyes and David Sheperd; Enginemen Malcolm Graf, William Mulberry and Anthony Quirk; Wipers Richard Morgan and Paul Ruiz; Chief Cook Eric Bodden and Steward/Baker Jose Quinones. In addition to the NMU members above, the dead included Captain Philip Corl, Second Mate Clayton Babieau and Third Mate Richard Roberts, all members of the MM&P; Chief Engineer Richard Powers, First Assistant Engineer Michael Price, Second Assistant Engineer Howard Scott, Third Assistant Engineers Charles Giddens and Steve Browning and Engine Cadet George Wickboldt, all members of the Engineers Benevolent Association; and Radio Officer Albion Lane of the Radio Operators Union. Frump’s book chronicles the epic battle of the three who cheated death—surviving the wreck in the first place, spending hours in the sea, and then seeing that justice was done in the case. Details and order information about the book are available at : www.untilthesea.com. The Marine Electric was built in 1944. It was converted from a tanker to a collier in 1962 along with the Marine Sulphur Queen and the Marine Floridian. Like the Marine Electric, the Sulphur Queen and the Floridian also were befallen with sour luck. The Sulphur Queen disappeared mysteriously in February 1963 with all hands in the Gulf of Mexico while under way from Texas to Norfolk and carrying a load of molten sulphur. The Marine Floridian, also a collier, caused $9.7 million in damage when it struck the Benjamin Harrison Bridge in Hopewell, Va. in February 1977. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Prepares for New Privacy Rules The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan is preparing to meet the April 14, 2003 deadline for adopting new internal procedures to comply with the new privacy rules arising from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). HIPAA is a comprehensive federal law which established standards and requirements for the electronic transmission of medical claims and also mandated the adoption of privacy rules to protect the confidentiality of health information. The law covers health care plans, hospitals, doctors’ offices and other health care providers. The law was passed to insure the confidentiality of personal health information. The Plan is reviewing its procedures to make sure they comply with the new privacy requirements. During this process, the Plan will make every effort to meet the needs of its participants and will continue to strive to process claims in an efficient and expedient manner. All Plan participants will receive a copy of the Plan’s “Notice of Privacy Practices,” which will be mailed to all participants by the effective date. The notice will summarize the Plan’s policies in detail regarding its use and disclosure of medical information. The Plan will appoint an officer who will be responsible for overseeing the Plan’s privacy policy and will train its staff to abide with the privacy policies and procedures. Please be assured that the Plan is working very hard to adopt reasonable procedures to comply with this new law and is making every effort to ensure that there will be no disruption in the processing of medical claims. Please check upcoming issues of the Seafarers LOG for more information about HIPAA and the Plan’s privacy policies. As always, to assist the Plan in its operations, please make sure that the Plan has your updated enrollment information. This includes recent change of address and current beneficiary designation. Senate Confirms Ridge As this issue of the LOG went to press, the White House issued a statement by President Bush noting that the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to confirm Thomas Ridge as the first Secretary of the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The department was scheduled to be formally unveiled Jan. 24, with a number of agencies (including the Coast Guard) slated to transfer into the department on March 1. President Bush stated, “I applaud the Senate for acting quickly and in a strong, bipartisan manner to confirm the first Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. With today’s historic vote, the Senate has demonstrated our shared commitment to doing everything we can to secure our homeland. Secretary Ridge is an outstanding and dedicated public servant who understands my Administration’s top priority always will be the protection of the American people, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to fulfill this important responsibility.” February 2003 �15694_p4,9.qxd 1/22/03 11:02 PM Page 9 Christmas with Seafarers In the Port of Wilmington, Calif. On Christmas Day—and with camera in hand—SIU Port Agent John Cox met with Seafarers aboard six Crowley tugs: the Leader, Master, Admiral, Tioga, Sea Robin and Sea Cloud. He also visited with SIU crews on the tanker Blue Ridge and the tanker Marine Chemist. N Aboard Crowley Tugs . . . Capt. Larry Belcher Sea Cloud N Capt. John Rakyta Admiral EU Roger Stewart, AB Herman Moningka, Capt. McNutt Tioga . . . on the tanker Blue Ridge . . . Recertified Steward Ronnie Richardson Capt. Jimmy McNutt Tioga Capt. John Zarroli Master AB Susan Fagan SA Mike Bubaker, Steward/Baker Demont Edwards, SREC Ronnie Richardson QEP William Hudson AB Patrick Meagher EU Marijan Masnov Leader AB Larry Jamieson, EU Jimmy Gray, AB Mike Privette Sea Robin AB Willy Rose Leader Recertified Bosun Ken McLamb AB Damian Krowickiz . . . and aboard the Marine Chemist Included in this group photo are SIU Port Agent John Cox (third from right) along with Bosun John Knox, GVA Thomas Ford, Chief Cook Sixto Corcomo, Steward/Baker Larry Simmons and CPU David Osterdock. February 2003 Chief Cook Sixto Corcomo AB Gilbert Vasquez, AB William Howard Seafarers LOG 9 �15694_p10,11,17,18.qxd 1/24/03 7:41 PM Page 10 T T H O L I D AY S N A P S H O T S Christmas in the Norfolk Hall Being at home with family, friends and loved ones is the ideal way to celebrate a holiday. Seafarers, however, often are at sea during those times, and they and their fellow crew mates try to bring some of the holiday spirit aboard ship (see Obregon on page 7 and Dodge Island on page 15). Other members may have just gotten off a ship or are waiting to ship out from the hiring hall. Still others may be lucky enough to live near an SIU hall and just enjoy visiting with their brothers and sisters of the sea at any time and especially during the holidays. The photos on these two pages show some of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday celebrations held in SIU halls across the country. and Curtis s R. Daniels during the er ar af Se w d fello tivities ax Hassel an ch other’s ac Chief Cook M time to catch up with ea Brodnax have y in the Norfolk hall. rt Christmas pa ABs Rommel Artis and Bennie Spencer were among more than 100 members and guests who celebrated over the holidays at the Norfolk hall. Watching over the festivities to make sure everyone has a good time are (from left) Norfolk Port Agent Georg Kenny, Maintenance Manager “Chub” Hall and SIU/MSC Rep. Maurice Cokes. Left: UIW members from Plymcraft join in the festivities. From the left are Gwendlyn Drake, Lilly Pittman and Delosas Gupton. The UIW is an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union. DE Harold y “Red” Davis and GU Recertified Bosun Aubre was a lot of fun. Langley agree the party Left: AB Thom Morgan enjoysas the holiday m ea with his wife, l Brenda. Checking out the Norfolk hall is Sam Baras, who was the original owner of the property now housing the union building. 10 Seafarers LOG Participating in the celebration are (from left) SIU/MSC Rep. Maurice Cokes, Director of MSC’s Afloat Personnel Management Center (APMC) Phyllis Spano, SIU VP Government Services Kermett Mangram, Maersk Lines Port Captain Jeff Londonsky, MSC Security Officer Richard Jones and Port Captain Fred Turgeon. February 2003 �15694_p10,11,17,18.qxd 1/24/03 7:44 PM Page 11 FROM THE SIU HALLS T T Thanksgiving in the Houston Hall Christmas in the Brooklyn Hall Right: Wiper Justin Bin g, obvious New York Yan an kee fan, shows off a full pla s te of delicious food from the party at the New York hall. Above: Retired Chief Cook Joe Clark and Retired Steward Cleo Jones serve the traditional Thanksgiving Day favorites to all those (below) who came to the Houston hall for the celebration. Below: SIU President Michael Sacco (inset) wishes everyone a happy ho day season while SIU lime bers and guests enjoy mthe festivities. Christmas in the Wilmington Hall Christmas in the Philadelphia Hall Jones Jr., SA Robert Above: GSTU Lonnie o Avila Arana enjoy a eri Starcevich and SA Silv ton y fare at the Wilming wide variety of holida hall. . n waves to the camera Right: AB Ken Herzstei amor. Vill es nid Leo U AC is With him fill se Solis and Nick Rios Below: Dispatchers Jes t table set up in the ffe their plates from a bu hall. February 2003 Above: Philadelphia Port Agent Jim Malone’s wife, Pat, and grandsons Louie (left) and Jake play Santa’s helpers at the festivities. Below: Members, union officials and guests (including SIU Executive VP John Fay, second from right in photo at left) enjoy the Christmas buffet. Seafarers LOG 11 �15694_p7,12_13,16,19_20,22,23.qxd 1/15/2003 3:46 AM Page 12 TAX TIPS for SE Presented on these two pages of the Seafarers LOG are handy tax tips—some of which are intended specifically for mariners. Included are the new deduction amounts for 2002 as well as where to get additional information. WHAT’S NEW? Here are some of the changes that will take effect in 2002 and 2003 from the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act of 2001. TAX RATE REDUCTION — Individual income tax rates will be reduced. For 2002 and 2003, the rates will be 10%, 15%, 27%, 30%, 35% and 38.6%. The new 10% rate applies to the first $6,000 of taxable income for single taxpayers, $10,000 of taxable income for heads of household, and $12,000 of taxable income for married couples filing jointly. For supplemental wage payments, such as bonuses, the withholding rate is 27%. For 2004 and 2005, the tax rates will be 10%, 15%, 26%, 29% 34% and 37.6%. CHILD TAX CREDIT — The child tax credit will be $600 per child for tax years 2002 through 2004 for a qualifying child under age 17. The child credit will gradually increase to $1,000 per child in 2010. ADOPTION CREDIT — The current maximum adoption credit for qualified adoption expenses which can be claimed for an eligible child is $10,000 for any child including special needs children. The credit is phased out for parents with an adjusted gross income over $150,000. (The credit is per adoption, not per year.) EDUCATION IRAs — The current annual contribution that can be made for a designated beneficiary in 2002 is $2,000. Qualified expenditures, which can be paid tax free from an education IRA, will now include those from elementary and secondary public (including kindergarten), private or religious school tuition and expenses. In 2002, joint filers with adjusted gross income below $190,000 can make a full contribution and those below $222,000 can make a partial contribution. Beginning in 2002, contributions can be made to an education IRA and a qualified tuition program in the same year for the same beneficiary without a penalty. QUALIFIED TUITION (Section 529) PROGRAMS — Under the new law, distributions made after 2001 from qualified state tuition plans will be fully excluded from gross income. Private educational institutions will also be able to establish prepaid educational services accounts and sell credits or certificates for the payment at a future date of qualified higher education expenses. Beginning in 2004, qualifying distributions from those will be excluded from gross income. STUDENT LOAN INTEREST — The 60-month limit on interest paid for qualified education after Dec. 31, 2001, is repealed. Taxpayers may deduct up to $2,500 annually for student loan interest without regard to the 60-month limit. The deduction phaseout range for single taxpayers is $50,000 to $65,000; for married couples filing jointly, it is $100,000 to $130,000. EMPLOYER-PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE — After Dec. 31, 2001, the annual exclusion of up to $5,250, is permanently extended to cover both undergraduate and graduate level courses. DEDUCTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES — Eligible taxpayers will be able to claim a deduction for up to $3,000 beginning in 2002 ($4,000 in 2004) of qualified higher education expenses. This deduction is also adjusted to gross income and is available even if you do not itemize your deductions. IRA CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITS — The maximum annual contribution limits for both traditional and Roth IRAs will increase to $3,000 for 2002 through 2004. Also, taxpayers who have attained age 50 by the end of the year will be able to make additional catch-up contributions of $500 for 2002 through 2005. The maximum annual contribution for those taxpayers will be $3,500 until 2006. TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT DEFERRALS — Starting in 2002, joint filers with adjusted gross income below $50,000, single filers and married filing separately with adjusted gross income below $25,000, can qualify for a tax credit of up to $1,000, for contributions or deferrals to retirement savings plans. The maximum credit is 50% of the contribution or deferral (up to $2,000). HOW TO PREPARE A TAX RETURN Step 1. Get all records together. ‹ Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099. ‹ Itemized deductions and tax credits. ‹ Medical and dental payment records. ‹ Real estate and personal property tax receipts. ‹ Interest payment records for items such as a home mortgage or home equity loan. ‹ Records of payments for child care so an individual could work. Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications necessary to assist in filing the return. IRS Publication 17 entitled “Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals” is the most comprehensive guide the agency has issued this year. Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed to provide individuals with information on correctly filing tax returns. Also, you may access the IRS web site at www.irs.ustreas.gov for forms, instructions and publications. Step 3. Fill in the return. Step 4. Check the return to make sure it is correct. Step 5. Sign and date the return. Form 1040 is not considered a valid return unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint return. Step 6. Attach all required forms and STANDARD DEDUCTION This is the standard deduction chart for most people. If a taxpayer is 65 or older or blind, there are additional standard deductions ($900 for a married couple or $1,150 for an unmarried person). Note that the personal exemption deduction is $3,000. Filing Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Deduction Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,700 Married filing joint return or qualifying widow(er) with dependent children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,850 Married filing separate return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,925 Head of household . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900 12 Seafarers LOG schedules. Attach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099R to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040 along with Form 1040-V (original only). Write name, address, phone number, Social Security number and form number on your check or money order. Payment also can be made by credit card. You may use American Express, Discover or Master cards. To pay by credit card, call the tollfree number 1-800-272-9829 or 1-888255-8299. There is a fee charged based on the amount you are paying. Rounding Off to Whole Dollars: Cents may be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax return and schedules. To do so, raise amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 becomes $1 and $2.50 becomes $3. Fast Refund: Taxpayers are able to request direct deposit of their tax refunds by filling out lines 71b, 71c and 71d on their Form 1040. Line 71b is for the bank’s routing number. Line 71c indicates the type of account, and line 71d is the taxpayer’s account number at the bank. When tax returns are filed electronically, a refund will be received in about 3 weeks, or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directly into a savings or checking account. For a charge, many professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If an individual prepared his or her own return, a preparer or transmitter in their area can file the return electronically. For a list of who can file a tax return electronically in any given area, call the IRS toll-free number, 1-800-829-1040, and ask for the Electronic Filing Office. WHAT ARE CONSIDERED DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS Personal Exemption Amount: The deduction for each exemption—for the individual, his or her spouse and dependents has increased to $3,000 per person. In 2002, the exemption deduction for high income taxpayers may be reduced or eliminated if their adjusted gross income exceeds certain threshold amounts. A child cannot claim an exemption on his or her return or qualify for a higher education credit if the child’s parents claim a dependency exemption for their child. Standard Deduction Has Increased: The standard deduction, or dollar amount that reduces the amount that is taxed, has increased for most people (see box on this page). Because of this increase, it may be to an individual’s benefit to take the standard deduction this year even if that person has itemized deductions in the past. Personal Interest Deductions: For 2002, personal interest cannot be deducted. Personal interest includes interest on car loans, credit cards, personal loans and tax deficiencies. Interest on Secured Loans Deductible: Interest paid on mortgages or investments is 100 percent deductible. Union Dues Deduction: Union dues, including working dues, are deductible only if they exceed 2 percent of adjusted gross income. If they do, only the portion over the 2 percent is deductible. SPAD contributions have never been deductible. Club Dues Deduction: No deduction is permitted for club dues; however, dues paid to professional or public service organizations are deductible for business reasons. Deductions Subject to 2% of Adjusted Gross Income: These include investment WHERE TO GET I General Information: 1-800-829-1040 may be called for general information. IRS staff answer questions 24 hours a day. Publications: Call 1-800-829-3676 to order current and prior year forms, instructions and publications. Walk-In Help: IRS representatives are available in many IRS offices around the country to help with tax questions that cannot be answered easily by telephone. To find the location of an IRS office, look in the phone book under “United States Government, Internal Revenue Service.” Telephone Help: The IRS is prepared to answer questions by phone. Through the agency’s taxpayer information service, publications covering all aspects of tax-filing can be ordered. The federal Tele-Tax system has recorded tax information covering about 150 topics. 1-800-829-4477 is the IRS’s automated Tele-Tax system. When calling from a touch tone phone, the letter “R” or number “7” will repeat the topic and advisory fees, trustee’s administrative fees, legal expenses that are paid to produce taxable income, safe deposit box rental and tax preparation fees. Deducting Work-Related Expenses: Expenses associated with a seaman’s work may be considered tax deductible. However, no expense can be deducted for which a seaman has been reimbursed by the employer. Travel to the union hall to register or travel to the union’s designated medical facility to take the required physical and drug tests are examples of expenses which are work-related but not reimbursed by the company. Members of the galley crew may deduct the costs of knives and other equipment they personally own but use when on a ship performing their work duties. The purchase of work-related clothing and other gear, as long as it is truly for work and not paid for by the employer, are likely to be considered tax-deductible. Deducting Work-Related Car Expenses: Use of a personally-owned automobile in work-related travel can result in deductible expenses. Two methods can be used to compute automobile expenses— either listing a standard mileage rate or determining actual cost. On the tax return due April 15 of this year, the IRS is accepting a standard mileage rate of 36.5 cents per mile for all miles driven in 2002. In 2003, the standard mileage rate is expected to be 36 cents. Parking fees and tolls can be added when using the standard mileage rate. If using actual expenses, information must be available on all operating-related costs for the vehicle, including interest, insurance, taxes, licenses, maintenance, repairs, depreciation, gas, oil, tolls and parking. In either the standard mileage rate or the actual cost method of determining car expenses, accurate records should be kept. The IRS recommends keeping a log book or diary listing all expenses related to travel. Only work-related expenses not reimbursed by an employer can be claimed. Deducting Work-Related Meals When Traveling: Workers in transportation are allowed a special rate on the meal allowance of $38 per day in the continental U.S. and $42 per day outside the continental U.S. Otherwise the IRS standard meal allowance is generally $34. In some locations it is $42, and in Hawaii and Alaska it is computed differently. Travel expenses, including meals, can only be deducted if directly related to one’s work and if they have not been reimbursed from any other source. There has been a recent tax court case (Johnson v. Comm. 115 TC210[2000]) where a merchant seaman was denied a full deduction for the full M & IE rates. th te f r 1 P to a ti a o e D S d In The court ruled that in meals are provided at dental expense rate allo ized deduction is limi continental U.S.) and r $1 to $53 in other area rates, to the extent you higher deduction amount Limit on Itemized Ded itemized deductions m individuals earning mo of federal adjusted g $68,650 if married and Earned Income Cred earned income credit (E certain individuals w income and meet certa income thresholds. For individual does not hav fying child to be eligibl certain conditions are m it percentages and phas are provided based o income level and the n ing children eligible, i mum credit allowed Taxpayers with income and no qualifying child mum credit; taxpayers than $29,201 and w child—$2,506 maximu ers with income less t with 2 or more qual $4,140 maximum cred income credit reduces t bility below zero, a ref ed by the IRS. Taxpayer 1040, schedule EIC to gible for the credit. Dependent’s Social S Each dependent mus Security number (SSN) get an SSN for their de Form SS-5 with th Security Administration the Administration at 1 usually takes about two an SSN. OVERSEAS AT Should a Seafarer f herself overseas an forms or assistance, and consulates are e vide some taxpayer-r At a minimum, IRS able at all U.S. emb sulates located in: B Caracas, Venezue England; Mexico Nassau, Bahamas; O Paris, France; Riyadh Rome, Italy; Sao Sydney, Australia; To February 2003 �15694_p7,12_13,16,19_20,22,23.qxd 1/15/2003 3:47 AM Page 13 EAFARERS ET INFORMATION . r the letter “C” or number “2” will cancel the message. To listen to a directory of topics after the introductory message finishes, dial 123. You can also check the status of your refund. This telephone service is available from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. (local time). . - Personal Computer: Access the IRS’s internet web site at www.irs.ustreas.gov to: download forms, instructions and publications; see answers to frequently asked tax questions; search publications on-line by topic or keyword; figure your withholding allowances using their W-4 calculator, send them comments or requests for help via e-mail; and sign up to receive the latest tax issues and news by e-mail from the IRS Digital Dispatch. s e d Send IRS Written Questions: Written questions regarding the tax returns can be sent directly to an IRS District Director (listed on the tax form). Include a Social Security number with the letter. s e S s hat in situations where d at no cost, the incie allowable as an itemlimited to $2 (in the and rates ranging from r areas. In lieu of these nt you have receipts, a mount may be allowed. d Deductions: In 2002, ns may be limited for g more than $137,300 ted gross income (or d and filing separately). Credit: A refundable dit (EIC) is available to als who have earned certain adjusted gross . For tax year 2002, an ot have to have a qualiligible for this credit if are met. Different credphase-out percentages ed on the taxpayer’s the number of qualifyble, if any. The maxiowed is as follows: come less than $11,060 children—$376 maxiayers with income less nd with 1 qualifying ximum credit; taxpayless than $33,178 and qualifying children— credit. If the earned uces the income tax liaa refund will be grantpayers should use form C to see if they are elit. ial Security Number: must have a Social SSN). Individuals may eir dependent by filing h their local Social ration office or calling n at 1-800-772-1213. It ut two weeks to receive S AT TAX TIME arer find himself or s and seeking IRS ance, U.S. embassies are equipped to proayer-related services. IRS forms are availembassies and conin: Berlin, Germany; nezuela; London, ico City, Mexico; as; Ottawa, Canada; iyadh, Saudi Arabia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; ia; Tokyo, Japan. Dependent Child Credit: In 2002, taxpayers who have a qualifying child who is a U.S. citizen and for whom the taxpayer may claim a dependency exemption and who is less than 17 years old, are entitled to the child tax credit. The amount of the credit is $600 per child. The credit begins to phase out when modified Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) reaches $110,000 for joint filers, $75,000 for single taxpayers or $55,000 for married taxpayers filing separately. Credit for Higher Education Tuition: Individuals may be able to take the “HOPE” credit for tuition and related expenses paid for oneself, spouse or dependents to enroll at or attend an eligible educational institution (i.e., college or graduate school or vocational training). The HOPE credit provides a maximum allowable credit of $1,500 per student for each of the first two years of postsecondary education. For qualified expenses paid after January 1, 2002, taxpayers can take the “Lifetime Learning Credit,” that is a credit of 20 percent of qualified tuition expenses paid by the taxpayer for any year (after that date) the HOPE credit is not claimed. This credit is not limited to the first two years of postsecondary education. Also, no credits are available for expenses of a student in any year that tax-free distributions from an education IRA are used to pay the student’s expenses. These credits are subject to income limitations. The phaseout of the credits begins for most taxpayers when modified AGI reaches $41,000, and completely phase out when modified AGI reaches $51,000. For joint filers, the phaseout range is $82,000 to $102,000. The HOPE and Lifetime Learning Credit are not available to taxpayers married filing separately. In 2003, the Lifetime Learning Credit will be $2,000. Student Loan Interest: Taxpayers may be able to deduct up to $2,500 of interest paid after December 31, 1997 for qualified education expenses for oneself, spouse or dependents. The deduction is allowed in figuring adjusted gross income. Individual Retirement Accounts: ‹ Education IRAs—Taxpayers can contribute up to $2,000 each year to an Education IRA for a person under age 18. The contribution is not deductible. Earnings on the contribution will be distributed tax-free provided that they are used to pay the beneficiary’s postsecondary education expenses. However, the exclusion is not available for any year in which the HOPE credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit is claimed. ‹ Roth IRAs—The maximum total yearly contribution that can be made February 2003 by an individual to a Roth IRA is $3,000. Roth IRAs are subject to income limits. The maximum yearly contribution is phased out for single taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) between $95,000 and $110,000, for joint filers with an AGI between $150,000 and $160,000, and for married filing separately with an AGI between $0 and $10,000. Although the contributions are not deductible, the distributions may be tax-free depending on when and why they are made. ‹ Penalty-Free IRA Distributions —The additional 10 percent tax penalty on an early distribution from an IRA may not apply if you pay higher education expenses for yourself, spouse or your children or grandchildren. The tax penalty also may not apply if you pay expenses related to the purchase of a home by a first-time homebuyer. Only $10,000 during the individual’s lifetime may be withdrawn without a penalty for this purpose. Also, the tax penalty does not apply to distributions for an individual’s disability, medical care, or to a beneficiary after death of the individual. OTHER TAX INFORMATION Private Delivery Services: Tax returns and extensions can be mailed through private delivery services such as Airborne Express, DHL Worldwide Express, Federal Express and United Parcel Service. Forms of Payments: One can pay the Internal Revenue Service through credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, cash, bank check or money order. WHICH RECORDS TO KEEP Keep records of income (such as receipts), deductions (for example, canceled checks) and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any worksheets used to figure them, until the statute of limitations runs out for that return, usually 3 years from the date the return was due or filed, or 2 years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is recommended that all records be kept for about 6 years. Change of Address: If an individual has changed his or her address from the one listed on that person’s last tax return, IRS Form 8822 should be filled out and filed with the agency. Death of a Taxpayer: If a taxpayer died before filing a required return for 2002, the taxpayer’s personal representative (and spouse, in the case of a joint return) must file and sign the return for that person. A personal representative can be an executor, administrator or anyone who is in charge of the taxpayer’s property. WHICH INCOME TO REPORT In addition to wages, salaries, tips, unemployment compensation, capital gains, dividend payments and other income listed on the federal tax return, the following kinds of income must be reported. ‹ Jones Act settlements for lost wages. ‹ Amounts received in place of wages from accident and health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if employer paid for the policy. ‹ Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. ‹ Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. ‹ Endowments. TAXES DUE APRIL 15, 2003 ‹ Original Issue Discount. ‹ Distributions from self-employed plans. ‹ Bartering income (fair-market value of goods or services received in return for services). ‹ Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act. ‹ Lump-sum distributions. ‹ Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property (capital gains). ‹ Accumulation distributions from trusts. ‹ Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gambling winnings). ‹ Earned income from sources outside the United States. ‹ Director’s fees. ‹ Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. ‹ Embezzled or other illegal income. WHICH INCOME NEED NOT BE REPORTED The following kinds of income do not need to be reported on the federal tax return: ‹ Benefits from government welfare programs. ‹ Jones Act settlements for injuries, pain, suffering, medical costs. ‹ Maintenance and Cure. ‹ Workers’ compensation benefits, insurance, damages, etc. for injury or sickness. ‹ Disability retirement payments (and other benefits) paid by the Veterans’ Administration. ‹ Child support. ‹ Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. ‹ Dividends on veterans’ life insurance. ‹ Life insurance proceeds received because of a person’s death. ‹ Amounts received from insurance because of loss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of normal expenses while living in the home. ‹ Certain amounts received as a scholarship. FILING AN EXTENSION IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a four-month extension to file IRS Form 1040A. An individual requesting an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. Filing of the form gives an individual until August 15, 2003 to file his or her 2002 federal tax return. The IRS will contact the individual directly only if the request for an extension is denied. To extend the period of time in which one can file a tax return, that individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due. If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four-month extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as “Application for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.” Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is necessary. An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. Copies of Form 4868 are available by calling the agency’s toll-free number which is dedicated to tax form requests (800) 829-3676. Also, the form is available from all main IRS branch offices and from the IRS web site at www.irs.ustreas.gov. And if a Seafarer finds himself or herself overseas, he or she can obtain the form from any U.S. embassy or consulate. It is important to bear in mind that the filing of Form 4868 requesting an extension does not get one off the hook from having to pay any taxes due. Form 4868, when sent in, must be accompanied by all tax monies due the U.S. government from the individual filing the extension. WHY SEAFARERS MUST PAY STATE INCOME TAX Federal law prohibits employers from withholding state and local taxes from the wages of mariners working aboard U.S.-flag ships. Specifically, the law [46 USCA 11108(11) ] provides that “no part of the wages due or accruing to a master, officer or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel engaged in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, interstate or non-contiguous trade shall be withheld pursuant to the provisions of the tax laws of any state, territory, possession or commonwealth, or a subdivision of any of them, but nothing in this section shall prohibit any such withholding of the wages of any seaman who is employed in the coastwise trade between ports in the same state if such withholding is pursuant to a voluntary agreement between such seaman and his employer.” The law, however, does not exempt seamen from paying state and local taxes. Mariners, just like any other citizens of any given state, must meet their obligations to the government of the area in which they live. Each state has a set of criteria to determine whether an individual is a resident of that state. A seaman should check with a state tax office if he or she is unsure about residency status. For example, in California during the early 1970s, a case before the California State Board of Equalization stated that a merchant seaman—despite the fact that he was on a ship for 210 days of the year—was a resident of the state for tax purposes. The board took into consideration the fact that the seaman owned a home in California and maintained a bank account in a California-based bank. Additionally, each state has established conditions under which non-residents of that state must pay a portion of state tax if such an individual earned income from a source based in that state. Many states allow a credit in the amount an individual must pay the state if that person has already paid taxes in another state. In 2000, President Clinton 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, which took effect Nov. 9, 2000, 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. If any questions arise regarding residency and state tax issues, mariners should telephone the taxpayer assistance office in the state in which they reside. Seafarers LOG 13 �15694_p5,6,14,15,21,24.qxd 1/22/2003 12:55 AM Page 14 Maritime Briefs MarAd Recognizes Companies For Conversion of RRF Ship U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) officials on Dec. 20 in Jacksonville, Fla. recognized Crowley Liner Services and North Florida Shipyards for their contributions in the successful completion of the $18 million conversion of the Seafarers-crewed Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Ship Cape Washington. MarAd South Atlantic representatives Nuns Jain, Jeff McMahon and Dave Johnson presented awards to Crowley Vice President and General Manager John Douglas and North Florida Shipyards President Matt Self during a luncheon ceremony at Crowley’s Jacksonville headquarters. The ship conversion project, which involved expanding the total deck storage capacity for military cargo and hardware to 295,958 square feet, represented the culmination of several years of planning and work. The Cape Wrath was completed in 2001 at a cost of some $15 million. Crowley Liner Services is the ship manager for both vessels plus six others in the RRF program. The RRF supports rapid, massive movement of military supplies in support of military and humanitarian operations. There are 76 ships in the force, all of which are owned by MarAd. When activated for military missions, the ships fall under the operational control of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command. D Bill Calls for WWII Mariner Bonus in Penn. Merchant mariners who live in Pennsylvania and served during World War II could receive a one-time $500 bonus if one state legislator has his way. A published report says State Representative John Maher (R) planned to reintroduce a bill that would pay the bonus to all surviving Pennsylvania merchant mariners who served during World War II. Any state resident who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine in active duty or training status between Dec. 7, 1941 and Aug. 15, 1945 would be eligible to receive the bonus. Maher intended to present the measure for its second consideration last month when the legislature reconvened. As of press time for the Seafarers LOG, no information on the status of the proposal was available. The original bill, introduced last March by Maher, passed in the Pennsylvania House 195-0, according to news reports, but died in the Senate during the same month when the state’s legislative session ended. The legislation was sent to the Pennsylvania State Senate’s military and veterans affairs committee—chaired by state Sen. Robert Tomlinson, a Republican from Bensalem—following its approval by the House. Sources close to Tomlinson indicated that the bill arrived Nov. 19 and on the brink of the legislative session’s conclusion. Maher put the cost of the bonus between $400,000 and $500,000—a tab he hoped would be liquidated by an emergency state liquor tax. The Upper St. Clair Republican also expressed his disappointment ‘Union Plus’ Offers Consumer Benefits Matson Unveils New Web Site Matson Navigation Company has developed a new section to its web site to provide easy access for people interested in tracking the progress of its construction of two new 712-foot diesel-powered containerships. Entitled “Birth of a Ship,” the new site is accessible by visiting the Matson homepage at www.matson.com. It is designed not only to provide progress reports on new builds at Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard, but also to serve as an educational public relations vehicle about ships and Matson’s fleet, in particular. It includes a number of interactive features that designers say should make touring the area an enjoyable and interesting process. The company also hopes that the site will be of interest to schoolchildren who may not have an appreciation or understanding of ships. Construction on the first vessel, the Manukai, is well under way, with delivery scheduled for late summer this year. The second vessel is slated for delivery in 2004. Information on both vessels—including icons to access virtual tours, a 3-D helicopter fly by, scale of ships, construction milestones, history of the Matson fleet, and progress—is available on the site. Union Plus gives Seafarers and their families access to a number of cost-saving benefits programs. Union Plus (formerly Union Privilege) is a non-profit entity created in 1986 by the AFLCIO to provide union members and their families with valuable consumer benefits. Basically, the organization secures good rates for union members who are enrolled in the various programs, based on the potential collective purchasing power of all members of participating unions. In short, it’s a case of strength in numbers. The following is a list of Union Plus programs in which the SIU participates. For more information about a particular program, call the appropriate Union Plus telephone number or visit www.unionplus.org D This union-endorsed credit card may save you money. Features of the card include a competitive rate, no annual fees and a unique, valuable member advocacy program. Apply online at www.unionpluscard.com or call 1-800-5224000. Ryan Retires From LCA Post The longest-serving president of the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) has wrapped up his career. George J. Ryan, LCA president since 1983, on Jan. 15 retired from his post and ended a 20-plus year career with the 123year old organization. James H.I. Weakley is succeeding him. Before being appointed to his LCA post, Ryan served as Director-Great Lakes Region, Maritime Administration—a position he assumed in 1975 when he opened the regional office in Cleveland. He came to the Great Lakes from the American Embassy in London, where he served from 1971 to 1975 as Maritime Administration representative for the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. Prior to joining MarAd, Ryan was associated with Grace Lines, where after serving as a ship’s captain, he was assistant port captain, safety director, and manager-supporting services-marine division. “George’s contributions to the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet are immeasurable,” said James R. Barker, chairman of The Interlake Steamship Company, one of the largest U.S.-flag operations on the Lakes. “He safely navigated the industry through the economic tribulations of the mid-1980s when America’s steel industry, Great Lakes shipping’s largest customer, teetered on the brink of extinction. “When it appeared the Jones Act would be sacrificed in a U.S./Canadian trade agreement, it was George who awakened a slumbering U.S. Merchant Marine to the danger and led the effort to save our cabotage laws,” Barker continued. “He rallied the industry again in the mid-1990s when another threat to the Jones Act arose … but through his dynamic leadership, Congressional support overwhelmed the law’s opponents and the requirement that cargo moving between two U.S. ports be carried in vessels that are U.S.-built, and U.S.-crewed will be secure for years.” D Prestige Wreck Still Leaking Oil Heavy fuel oil—an estimated 80 tons daily—continues to leak from the submerged tanks of the Prestige despite French efforts to seal 20 cracks in the sunken vessel. As reported earlier in the Seafarers LOG, the singlehulled flag-of-convenience vessel went down Nov. 19 off the northwest coast of Spain releasing tons of heavy oil into the Atlantic Ocean. Emilio Lora-Tamayo, director of the committee set up by the Spanish government to manage the disaster, recently said that the Prestige has lost 5,680 tons of fuel since it went down. The vessel originally contained a total cargo of 77,000 metric tons (22 million gallons). Specialists from the French submarine Nautile, following 15 dives, have sealed eight cracks in the ship. 14 Seafarers LOG that the legislation initially was not approved by the Senate and said acknowledgment for these veterans is long overdue. He pointed out that smaller and smaller numbers of World War II-vintage merchant mariners remain with us each passing month. The merchant marine complements the armed forces during wartime by delivering troops and materials to destinations around the globe. 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The program also is open to your parents and children. Call 1-800848-6466. Life Insurance Members may purchase term insurance at low group rates and premium waver during layoffs. Call 1-800-899-2782. Health Savings This program makes it possible for members to reduce their out-of-pocket expenses on a variety of health care services such as prescriptions, vision care and more. Participants receive quarterly savings statements. Call 1-800-2283523 for more details. Auto Insurance Program Under this program, low rates and many discounts are available for members who have good driving records and safety devices installed on their vehicles. Customer service is available 24 hours a day. For comparison quotes, go to www.unionplus.org or call 1-800294-9496 to apply. Education Services Information about loans, scholarships, how Special leisure rates are available at the Hotel Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World Resort. Call 1-800-248-7890. Car Rentals Union-Made Checks Union-printed checks and return address labels that feature your union logo are offered under this program. Call 1-888-864-6625. Flower Service As an SIU member, you can save 15 percent when you send floral arrangements, wreaths or gift baskets. Visit www.unionplus.org or call 1888-667-7779 to place an order. North American Van Lines Members can realize savings on interstate moves. Call 1-800-524-5533. Your Credit Score For $11, you can get your credit score, credit report, and suggestions for improving your score. Visit www.unionplus.org. Vacation Tours Discount travel packages are available to worldwide destinations. This program is open to union members, retirees and their families. Call 1-800-590-1104 for more information. February 2003 �15694_p15,24cxs.qxd 1/24/03 8:21 PM Page 15 Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea DECEMBER 16, 2002 — JANUARY 15, 2003 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 3 1 10 33 41 10 21 22 13 4 3 7 16 2 42 22 251 1 3 0 6 11 23 7 16 19 16 5 14 10 6 2 15 17 171 1 2 1 0 18 13 6 10 24 8 1 1 0 1 5 15 16 122 2 4 0 3 22 29 9 20 20 10 5 1 8 10 1 27 16 187 0 5 0 4 18 24 4 5 5 4 3 2 3 5 2 13 9 106 0 8 0 4 9 20 2 10 9 12 3 6 3 9 3 19 12 129 1 1 0 4 7 6 1 1 8 1 3 1 2 2 1 6 5 50 0 4 0 1 16 13 7 5 9 3 1 2 2 6 0 9 7 85 0 2 0 11 17 18 4 8 15 10 3 2 0 26 0 27 25 168 0 0 0 5 1 2 2 2 6 8 1 3 2 4 0 0 4 40 1 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 17 0 3 0 5 8 10 3 4 9 7 3 4 0 18 1 16 19 110 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 7 3 3 0 2 5 0 0 0 6 2 0 10 5 43 2 4 1 11 11 21 4 7 26 7 0 13 2 21 0 25 10 165 0 5 0 7 22 17 4 11 35 10 2 19 3 10 0 19 8 172 0 0 0 6 2 3 0 3 1 0 1 0 2 3 0 7 0 28 1 2 0 5 12 10 8 6 23 6 0 4 2 14 1 14 3 111 Totals All Departments 568 505 361 410 377 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 0 0 6 12 18 10 6 15 9 3 12 3 7 4 17 10 133 0 2 1 0 6 13 1 3 11 5 0 1 0 2 3 6 12 66 0 3 0 4 10 23 3 4 12 6 2 1 3 7 1 23 9 111 1 4 2 17 53 62 21 38 44 27 4 2 14 35 2 67 49 442 2 5 6 8 14 43 12 28 22 26 5 13 13 11 8 26 22 264 4 3 1 4 36 23 8 15 37 13 1 1 2 2 6 26 22 204 0 8 0 9 32 45 9 12 14 11 5 3 7 15 4 20 21 215 0 5 0 6 14 29 4 11 11 17 4 11 5 9 3 21 16 166 2 1 1 5 15 7 1 2 28 5 2 2 2 4 2 13 11 103 0 5 0 2 3 19 2 6 12 12 2 2 0 7 1 12 7 92 0 0 0 1 3 9 2 0 5 2 0 0 2 7 0 9 13 53 0 2 0 17 29 32 13 20 24 12 3 2 1 40 0 37 33 265 1 0 0 7 3 9 6 5 5 12 1 4 3 5 0 2 7 70 0 0 0 4 4 4 2 2 8 5 0 0 1 1 1 3 6 41 0 3 0 3 2 17 2 0 16 7 0 12 3 6 0 7 7 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 6 5 0 5 11 0 0 0 7 8 0 11 6 69 1 5 1 22 23 33 9 12 41 14 0 24 5 21 0 32 10 253 1 6 2 21 39 32 5 19 61 19 3 20 4 12 0 35 15 294 195 197 991 753 642 0 1 0 0 3 5 0 1 0 3 1 1 1 2 0 2 3 23 0 0 0 1 8 4 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 1 0 7 4 33 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 0 0 3 1 4 1 1 9 10 1 1 0 1 0 1 8 41 2 0 0 2 2 3 1 0 2 4 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 21 ENTRY DEPARTMENT *“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. February 2003 Piney Point .............Monday: March 3, April 7 Algonac ..................Friday: March 7, April 11 Baltimore ................Thursday: March 6, April 10 Boston.....................Friday: March 7, April 11 Duluth .....................Wednesday: March 12, April 16 Honolulu .................Friday: March 14, April 18 Houston ..................Monday: March 10, April 14 Jacksonville ............Thursday: March 6, April 10 Jersey City ...............Wednesday: March 19, April 23 Mobile ....................Wednesday: March 12, April 16 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: March 18, April 22 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs March & April 2003 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters New Orleans ...........Tuesday: March 11, April 15 New York................Tuesday: March 4, April 8 Norfolk ...................Thursday: March 6, April 10 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: March 5, April 9 Port Everglades.......Thursday: March 13, April 17 San Francisco .........Thursday: March 13, April 17 San Juan..................Thursday: March 6, April 10 St. Louis .................Friday: March 14, April 18 Tacoma ...................Friday: March 21, April 25 Wilmington ...............Monday: March 17, April 21 ................................ Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals JAMES “JIM” SAUNDERS JAMES “JIM” KEEVAN VICKI HOLLOWAY CARL “RUSTY” NELSON Paula Plaisance and her husband, Jeff Focardi, are trying to locate former crew members James Saunders (and his wife, Mary), James Keevan, Vicki Holloway and Carl Nelson. Saunders sailed out of the port of Jacksonville; Keevan lived in the Amarillo, Texas area; Holloway moved to the Florida area; and Nelson lived in the Ennis, Texas area. Anyone having information about any of these persons, please contact Paula Plaisance or Jeff Focardi at 15699 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345; or call them at home (985) 632-2540 or at work (985) 632-5155. Christmas Dinner on the Dodge Island On behalf of the officers and crew of the Dodge Island, AB Joseph Conlin sent this photo to the LOG along with sincere thanks to galley gang members Steve Talucci and Mario Fernandez for an outstanding Christmas dinner. Among the items on the menu that day were appetizers of seafood bisque, deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail and stuffed clams. The main fare consisted of oven roasted turkey with stuffing and gravy, fresh broiled king crab legs and homemade fresh-baked ziti, along with an assortment of vegetables, rolls and dessert. Yum! Seafarers LOG 15 �15694_p7,12_13,16,19_20,22,23.qxd 1/27/03 11:27 AM Seafarers International Union Directory Page 16 NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report DECEMBER 2002 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 3 7 5 6 5 5 3 34 3 1 1 2 0 0 2 9 0 7 1 1 0 0 1 10 7 2 3 4 3 3 2 24 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 5 Totals All Departments 0 2 3 6 3 5 0 19 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 4 15 6 13 0 10 3 51 3 19 10 23 8 39 24 126 7 5 2 9 0 33 0 56 0 29 17 19 0 0 5 70 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 0 3 0 12 4 6 6 24 5 29 17 91 0 4 2 10 0 4 3 23 1 23 7 11 0 0 5 47 1 1 1 1 0 3 1 8 4 7 4 18 7 35 4 79 4 1 0 4 0 18 3 30 0 13 4 9 0 6 2 34 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 2 0 3 1 2 0 10 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III 0 0 1 3 1 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 3 2 1 0 2 1 9 0 3 1 8 0 1 5 18 0 6 2 2 0 1 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 8 4 2 0 0 2 17 6 10 4 28 0 132 3 183 17 25 1 47 0 67 12 169 0 78 10 80 0 12 12 192 77 36 30 35 0 7 88 479 278 343 PICS-FROM-THE-PAST 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 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 These photos were sent by Raymond E. Dailey, whose mother, Evelyn Dailey of Nashua, N.H., is a loyal reader of the Seafarers LOG, stemming from the days when her son sailed with the SIU and AMO. While cleaning recently, she found some items, including those pictured above and at right. The photo of the Richard Peck is from an old calendar. It was published with the courtesy of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. The photo and trip pass were found among Evelyn’s mother’s possessions. The gentleman in the photo is her father, Milton Thoene, taken in 1936 aboard the Richard Peck, on which he served as the bow watchman. The “pass” is a train pass for her mother to travel to Bridgeport, Conn. to visit her husband while in port. Dailey doesn’t believe the pass was ever used, maybe due to the closing of the Long Island Sound operations. February 2003 �15694_p10,11,17,18.qxd 1/24/03 8:56 PM Page 17 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. T wo inland captains are among the five Seafarers who are announcing their retirements this month. Captains John R. Maxey and Teddy Strickland navigated the inland waterways at the helms of vessels for a combined time of nearly 60 years. Three of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division and two navigated the inland waterways. Including Maxey and Strickland, three of the retirees worked in the deck department, one shipped in the engine department and one sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA JOSE CALO, 66, started his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York, after serving in the U.S. Navy. His initial voyage was aboard the Gateway City, a Sea-Land Service vessel. Brother Calo shipped in the engine department and upgraded his skills in 1975 at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. He last worked on the Gus W. Darnell, operated by Ocean Ships. Born in Spain, Brother Calo now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. TORRY KIDD JR., 60, hails from Alabama. Brother Kidd joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. His initial SIU voyage was aboard the Transorleans, a Hudson Waterways Corp. vessel. The engine department member also sailed in the steward department during his career and was a frequent upgrader at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. He last worked on the USNS Algol. Brother Kidd is a resident of Mobile, Ala. JORGE SANTANA, 57, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Santana first went to sea aboard the Mayaguez, a Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. vessel. The deck department member, who also worked in the engine and steward departments, upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 2002. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Santana last worked on Interocean Ugland Management Corp.’s El Yunque. He lives in his native commonwealth. INLAND JOHN R. MAXEY, 64, began his SIU career in 1978 in Port Arthur, Texas. The Pennsylvaniaborn mariner shipped in the deck department as a captain. Boatman Maxey worked primarily at the helms of vessels operated by Moran Towing during his career. He makes his home in Houston. TEDDY STRICKLAND, 58, hails from Texas. Boatman Strickland joined the SIU in 1969 in Port Arthur, Texas. A U.S. Army veteran, he first 1943 The Recruitment and Manning Organization, a division of the War Shipping Administration, guaranteed the SIU that all steamship companies having contracts with SIU have been directed to secure all personnel through the hiring halls of the union. Craig S. Swenson, regional representative of the Recruitment and Manning Organization, told the SIU by letter that they would call the union halls for unlicensed personnel and he assured the SIU that his organization would not try to go around the union hall but would do everything they could to assist the union in recruitment of manpower. 1956 Twelve SIU men were lost after an explosion and fire aboard the Salem Maritime, a Cities Service tanker, at Lake Charles, La. The explosion took place while the tanker was completing loading of 130,000 barrels of highoctane gasoline, kerosene and fuel oil February 2003 Trust, went on pension effective the dates indicated: Name Age Date Mary Schurr 63 Oct. 1 Lorenzo Pace 67 Dec. 1 Cordell Miller 62 Dec. 1 Abdulla Hakam 66 Jan. 1 David Blanco 65 Jan. 1 worked as a Seafarer on a Southern Towing Inc. vessel. Boatman Strickland worked in the deck department as a captain. He last sailed at the helm of a Higman Barge Lines vessel. Boatman Strickland resides in Houston. Beltran Pino (center) is a retired AB living in Honolulu. At the November membership meeting, Port Agent Neil Dietz (right) recognized “Mr. Pino” (as he is known) for his unfailing support of the union. “Mr. Pino has never missed a monthly membership meeting since he began his retirement,” Dietz noted. “He is always available to help with rallies and demonstration. Most recently, he helped lead the SIU delegation in Honolulu’s Labor Day Parade honoring the working heroes of September 11, 2001.” Living in Honolulu’s Chinatown, Mr. Pino is easily recognizable by his Lundeberg Stetson, which recently had begun to show some wear. Dietz and SIU West Coast VP Nick Marrone (left) were happy to present him with a new one. for delivery to the East Coast. About half of the 30-man unlicensed crew was on shore leave when the explosion ripped the ship. In addition to the 12 SIU men, the skipper, chief mate, second mate, radio operator and bosun were missing and presumed lost. 1967 Seafarers at regular monthly meetings in all constitutional ports enthusiastically voted to endorse and support the newly formed Maritime Defense League. In approving the purposes of the new organization, the membership called for maximum publicity in support of the league by all Seafarers. The new organization is a voluntary body set up to assure that maritime workers, faced with legal problems or charges threatening their personal liberties, are assured their fundamental American rights to counsel and other assistance. Robert A. Matthews, SIU vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement, has been selected chairman of the Maritime Defense League, and offices have been established on One Hanson Place in Brooklyn, N.Y. LAST Month In SIU History members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Mr. Pino Gets New Stetson The following three briefs were to be included in the January LOG. They were pulled due to space considerations. Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG Editor’s Note: The following brothers and sisters, all former Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG 1949 In recent years, members of forwardlooking trade unions, well-established in their industries, have been driving toward a wider form of economic security than wages and conditions alone can provide. This security is achieved through broad and ingenious insurance programs yielding medical and surgical care, sick benefits, vacation benefits and in many instances old-age pensions for union members. Recognizing the potential of such welfare plans, SIU members at the headquarters meeting in New York instructed union officials to make a thorough study of such plans and to demand a welfare plan at the next meeting between the union’s negotiating committee and the shipowners. calling for the investigation, the two unions charged that loose and slipshod procedures by cargo brokers were defeating the intent of legislation requiring that 50 percent of all aid cargoes be carried aboard Americanflag ships. The result is that American ship operators are being robbed of cargoes from the federal government and thousands of American seamen are being deprived of jobs. THIS Month In SIU History 1962 A Senate Commerce Committee staff investigation has been scheduled to investigate charges by the SIU and the MEBA concerning the manipulation of charters on foreign-aid cargoes. In 1975 The SIU-contracted Golden Monarch, last of three 90,000-ton tankers built for Aeron Marine Shipping Co., was launched at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego. The Golden Monarch joins her sister ships the Golden Dolphin and Golden Endeavor on the waterways; both of those ships were launched in San Diego last year. All three vessels are 894 feet long and are capable of carrying 25 million gallons of crude oil (500,000 barrels). They are the first double-bottom ships (to protect against oil spillage in collisions) of their size ever constructed, and the largest vessels ever built on the West Coast. Seafarers LOG 17 �15694_p10,11,17,18.qxd 1/24/03 8:13 PM Page 18 Final Departures DEEP SEA CARLOS COELLO Pensioner Carlos Coello, 74, passed away Oct. 17. Born in Honduras, Brother Coello joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of New York. His initial SIU voyage was aboard Isco’s Steel Traveler. The engine department member last worked on the Leader, an OMI Transport vessel. Brother Coello started receiving his pension in 1993 and lived in El Progreso, Honduras. ANTONIO DEJESUS Pensioner Antonio DeJesus, 88 passed away Oct. 28. Brother DeJesus joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. He first worked aboard the Suzanne, an A.H. Bull Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Carolina, P.R., he shipped in the steward department. Brother DeJesus started collecting retirement stipends in 1976 and lived in his native commonwealth. JOSEPH DELOREY Pensioner Joseph Delorey, 74, died Oct. 19. He launched his career with the Seafarers in 1955 in San Francisco. The U.S. Army veteran was born in Weymouth, Mass. and worked in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in 1991 and was a resident of Norfolk, Mass. WILLIAM DUNN Pensioner William Dunn, 79, passed away Oct. 16. Brother Dunn began his career with the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Sanford, N.C. native initially went to sea aboard the Las Vegas Victory, an Isco Inc. vessel. Brother Dunn shipped in the steward department and last sailed on Westchester Marine’s Golden Endeavor. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1984 and was a resident of McKinnon, Tenn. JOSEPH FORGUE Pensioner Joseph Forgue, 82, died Oct. 21. He joined the Seafarers in 1966 in Seattle. His initial SIU voyage was on a Sea-Land Service vessel. Born in Redmond, Wash., he shipped in the engine department. Brother Forgue started collecting his pension in 1985. He lived in Newport, Ore. EDWARD HOPEAU Brother Edward Hopeau, 58, passed away Aug. 15. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1996. Born in Hawaii, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Hopeau worked primarily aboard vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises. He lived in Hilo, Hawaii. 18 Seafarers LOG FRANCISCO MORCIGLIO Pensioner Francisco Morciglio, 80, passed away Oct. 18. Brother Morciglio began his career with the Seafarers in 1940 in the port of New York. His initial voyage was on a Waterman Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Morciglio last worked aboard the Santa Barbara, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. He started collecting retirement stipends in 1983 and was a resident of Bronx, N.Y. MICHAEL MURPHY Pensioner Michael Murphy, 69, passed away Nov. 1. He started his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) in 1969 in San Francisco. Born in England, Brother Murphy’s initial voyage was on the Santa Mercedes, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. The steward department member last worked aboard American President Lines’ President McKinley. Brother Murphy began receiving his pension in 1989 and made his home in Cotali, Calif. ment compensation in 2000. He made his home in Houston. OSCAR CUDWORTH Pensioner Oscar Cudworth, 84, died Oct. 6. He launched his SIU career in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Cudworth first worked aboard a Moran Towing of Virginia vessel. The deck department member shipped as a captain. He last sailed at the helm of a Mariner Towing vessel. Born in Nags Head, N.C., Boatman Cudworth began receiving his pension in 1985. He was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. DAVID GEORGE Pensioner David George, 80, died Oct. 12. Boatman George began his career with the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of New Hanover, N.C., he shipped in the engine department. Boatman George worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Stone Towing Line. He started receiving retirement stipends in 1986 and called Wilmington, N.C. home. The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away. HUMBERTO ORTIZ JAMES A. COPLEY Pensioner Humberto Ortiz, 81, died Oct. 19. Brother Ortiz launched his career with the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. He first went to sea on the John Evans, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Ortiz last worked on Interocean Management’s Cape Hudson. He started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1987 and lived in his native commonwealth. Pensioner James A. Copley, 79, died Nov. 7. Born in Inez, Ky., he joined the NMU in 1944. Brother Copley first went to sea on the Typhoon. He worked in the steward and engine departments and last sailed aboard the Texaco Florida. He started collecting retirement stipends in 1965. CLARENCE WHITE Pensioner Clarence White, 82, died Oct. 21. Brother White started his SIU career in 1943 in the port of New York. The Mobile, Ala. native sailed on many vessels during his career, including several operated by Delta Steamship Lines. A member of the steward department, he began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1985. Brother White made his home in Bronx, N.Y. INLAND GEORGE CHAMPION Pensioner George Champion, 68, passed away Oct. 16. Born in England, Boatman Champion started his career with the SIU in 1981 in the port of Houston. A member of the engine department, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by G&H Towing. Boatman Champion began receiving retire- JULIUS COOK Pensioner Julius Cook, 76, passed away Nov. 5. The Baltimore native embarked on his NMU career in 1945. Brother Cook initially went to sea on the Clara Barton. A member of the steward department, he last sailed on the African Rainbow. Brother Cook began receiving his pension in 1986. EUGENE FLETCHER Pensioner Eugene Fletcher, 62, died Dec. 13. The Texas-born mariner began his NMU career in 1968. Initially sailing out of the port of Houston, his first ship was the Gulf Jaguar. Brother Fletcher worked in the steward department and began receiving his pension in 1998. DYKE LUCAS Pensioner Dyke Lucas, 93, passed away Dec. 14. Brother Lucas joined the NMU in 1944. His initial trip to sea—out of the port of Mobile, Ala.—was on the Black Point. Born in Alabama, Brother Lucas worked in the engine department. His last voyage was on the Gulf Lube. He began receiving his pension in 1972. JOSE PACHECO Pensioner Jose Pacheco, 81, died Dec. 3. A native of Puerto Rico, ROBERT HUDGINS Pensioner Robert Hudgins, 80, passed away Oct. 5. He started his SIU career in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Hudgins initially worked for the SIU aboard an M. Lee Hudgins Assoc. vessel. A U.S. Navy veteran, he shipped in the steward department. His final voyage was on an Interstate Oil Transport Co. vessel. Boatman Hudgins made his home in Matthews, Va., and started drawing his pension in 1984. THOMAS RAWLES Pensioner Thomas Rawles, 69, died Oct. 10. Boatman Rawles joined the Seafarers in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia native worked in the deck department and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by McAllister Towing of Virginia. Boatman Rawles started receiving retirement Brother Pacheco started his career with the NMU in 1951. He first sailed from the port of New York aboard the America. Brother Pacheco worked in the engine department and last sailed on Moore-McCormack’s Argentina. He began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1977. JAMES J. PARCHMONT Pensioner James J. Parchmont, 81, passed away Nov. 3. The Honduras-born mariner launched his career with the NMU in 1943. A member of the deck department, Brother Parchmont initially went to sea on the Sinaola. He began receiving his pension in 1982 and last sailed aboard the Marine Ranger. RUDOLPH RICHARDSON Pensioner Rudolph Richardson, 76, died Dec. 2. Brother Richardson started his career with the NMU in 1954. Initially shipping out of the port of Newport News,Va., the deck department member’s first ship was the African Plymouth. His final voyage was on the Womack Riegal. Born in Virginia, Brother Richardson started receiving his pension in 1987. JAMES RUFFIN JR. Pensioner James Ruffin Jr., 81, passed away Dec. 10. Born in Jeneretta, La., Brother Ruffin joined the NMU in 1943. He first sailed compensation last year and was a resident of Hampton, Va. RAILROAD MARINE FENTON KIMBALL Pensioner Fenton Kimball, 86, died Nov. 17. Brother Kimball started his SIU career in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He first worked aboard a vessel operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad, Port of Norfolk. Born in Ohio, Brother Kimball worked in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in 1981. Brother Kimball lived in Woodbridge, Va. MICHAEL LIPARI Pensioner Michael Lipari, 78, passed away Dec. 8. He joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Brother Lipari first worked for the SIU aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad, Port of Norfolk vessel. The Jersey City, N.J. native worked in the deck department and began receiving retirement stipends in 1982. Brother Lipari last worked on a Penn Central Transportation Co. vessel and lived in Lakewood, N.J. aboard the Gulf Prince. Brother Ruffin worked in the steward department and last went to sea on the Gulf Knight. He began receiving retirement compensation in 1967. HAROLD SHEA Pensioner Harold Shea, 88, died Nov. 12. Brother Shea began his NMU career in 1944. The Newfoundland-born mariner initially went to sea aboard the James Wetmore. Brother Shea worked in the deck department, last sailing on the Rainbow. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1968. In addition to the foregoing members, a number of other NMU brothers and sisters also passed away recently. Their names, ages and dates of death: Name Age DOD Irry Holloway 84 64 82 90 83 71 74 87 76 84 77 74 91 82 75 75 78 79 86 92 77 84 80 75 Dec. 1 Nov. 25 Dec. 17 Dec. 12 Dec. 19 Dec. 16 Dec. 2 Nov. 25 Dec. 15 Nov. 9 Dec. 12 Dec. 8 Oct. 22 Dec. 12 Dec. 9 Nov. 11 Dec. 7 Oct. 7 Dec. 6 Oct. 20 Nov. 8 Sept. 29 Nov. 15 Nov. 17 100 79 76 79 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 29 Nov. 29 Moses Jacobs Bryan Thompson John Hallamore Darius Matthews Clarence Booker Mary Jones Willie Thompson Manuel Hernandez Joseph Leonard Randolph Wilson John Olivera Onley Bodden Oscar Barrientos Robert Pyles Vernon Haar Samuel Bailey Archie Beard Harrison Banks Ezio Anello Irving Ehrenthal Juan Colon Sven Olesen Donald Highsmith Alexander Rutkowski Victor Diaz Emmett Patterson Joseph McMullin February 2003 �15694_p7,12_13,16,19_20,22,23.qxd 1/16/2003 5:41 PM Page 19 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 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 (Crowley), Nov. 22— Chairman David M. Graves, Secretary Randy A. Stephens, Deck Delegate Kenneth Simbler, Engine Delegate Jean S. Couvillion, Steward Delegate Lolita Sanchez. Chairman reported successful voyage with all departments performing well. He gave a special thanks to steward department and announced payoffs Nov. 23 in Port Canaveral, Fla. and Dec. 2 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Secretary stated he has various union forms available to anyone needing them. Educational director reminded crew to take advantage of upgrading opportunities offered by union at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported by any of the three departments. Suggestions made for improving dental and optical plans. Request made for new chairs in crew’s mess hall. ENTERPRISE (CSX Lines), Nov. 17—Chairman Roger J. Reinke, Secretary Manuel V. Basas, Educational Director Allan Parker, Deck Delegate Erowin Udan, Engine Delegate Charles Johnson, Steward Delegate Mark Cabasag. Chairman announced payoff Nov. 23 in Tacoma, Wash. Chief mate is leaving at that time; no word yet on his relief. Secretary thanked everyone for help in keeping ship clean. Educational director advised members to check expiration dates on z-cards and other seamen’s documents. He said upgrading information is in LOG and crew members are advised to take full advantage of the courses. Treasurer stated $25 currently in ship’s fund. New DVD player purchased in Hong Kong from donation fund. Deck department delegate reported pending beef on penalty pay for lashing cargo at sea; no beefs or disputed OT in engine or steward department. Clarification requested on vacation posted on board regarding extra day-and-a-half vacation on the 22month rotation. Request made for updates (via e-mail) regarding West Coast strike situation. INTEGRITY (USSM), Nov. 24— Chairman Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, Educational Director Dennis R. Baker, Engine Delegate Carlos Bonefont, Steward Delegate Carlos E. Suazo. Chairman thanked crew for pleasant trip. He announced payoff Dec. 1 in Elizabeth, N.J. and advised crew that personal effects should not be left in rooms by those leaving vessel for vacation unless agreed upon with relief crew member. Secretary wished everyone a happy holiday season, whether at home with families or at sea with brothers and sisters. Educational director reminded everyone of winter weather watch—making sure water-tight doors are closed, freezer doors latched and engine room doors secured. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into increasing pension and dental benefits. Bosun thanked steward department for outstanding meals and menus. Next ports: Elizabeth; Charleston, S.C.; Miami, Fla.; Houston, Texas. February 2003 LIBERTY GLORY (Liberty Maritime Corp.), Nov. 17— Chairman Juan M. Rivas, Secretary Rolando M. Lopez, Educational Director Clifford W. Lattish II, Deck Delegate John Shivers, Engine Delegate Hakim M. Ahmed, Steward Delegate Thomas Gingerich. Chairman announced payoff Nov. 27 in New Orleans. Secretary discussed situation regarding food provisions, requesting that company adjust amount of stores according to length of voyage. Educational director talked about need for better forwarding of mail to ship when overseas and improved way to send money in addition to existing allotment. Treasurer stated $126 in ship’s fund. Deck delegate requested that master carry enough telephone calling cards and that amended version of new contract be provided aboard vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for new mattresses for crew. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. LIBERTY GRACE (Liberty Maritime Corp.), Nov. 17— Chairman Cesar A. Gutierrez, Secretary Justo R. Lacayo, Educational Director Eldon A. Palmer, Deck Delegate Thomas W. Walker, Engine Delegate Luis O. Saddy, Steward Delegate Julio Guity. Chairman announced payoff Nov. 25 in Freeport, Texas. He thanked everyone for good trip to Africa and reminded all those getting off ship to leave room clean and with fresh linen, and to give key to captain. Secretary thanked all hands for helping keep ship tidy. Educational director urged crew members to take advantage of upgrading programs available at Piney Point. No beefs reported; some disputed OT noted in deck department. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into reducing time needed to collect pension. Captain gave vote of thanks to crew for job well done. And crew thanked steward department for great job as well—for their outstanding meals and pleasant attitude, which have strengthened morale aboard ship. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime Corp.), Nov. 17— Chairman Daniel N. Laitinen Jr., Secretary Mark A. Flores, Educational Director Frank T. Kraemer, Deck Delegate William D. Leach, Engine Delegate Anthony W. Burrell, Steward Delegate Joseph Brooks. Chairman thanked crew for job well done and for working safely. Educational director advised everyone to fill out enrollment and beneficiary form for money purchase pension plan. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made for contracts department to look into increasing health care benefits for families and retirees, including those who live outside United States. Requests made for new TV and VCR in crew lounge, new washer and dryer for crew laundry and new refrigerator in galley. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Houston, Texas. NAVIGATOR (CSX Lines), Nov. 8—Chairman Werner H. Becher, Secretary Vainuu L. Sili, Educational Director Daniel F. Dean, Deck Delegate Robert Natividad, Engine Delegate George S. Galanis, Steward Delegate Mercy Abuan. Chairman announced ship will arrive Nov. 9 in port of Oakland, Calif. with payoff same day. He advised everyone to keep doors locked in port and be alert for strangers on board. He thanked crew for good job in separating plastic items from regular trash. Educational director reminded Seafarers to mail in beneficiary information for money purchase pension plan and to upgrade at Paul Hall Center for better pay and keeping up with latest shipping regulations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department given vote of thanks for well-prepared and tasty meals. ard department for great Thanksgiving Day meal. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. PERFORMANCE (USSM), Dec. 8—Chairman Jimmie L. Scheck, Secretary Charles B. Collins, Educational Director John J. Walsh, Deck Delegate Gary Cardillo, Engine Delegate Nelson S. Lazo, Steward Delegate Joel Molinos. Bosun extended thanks from captain for job well done during sea rescue this voyage. He also announced patrolman coming aboard ship Dec. 9 in New Jersey. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (OSG), Dec. 8—Chairman Clyde C. Smith, Secretary George Quinn, Deck Delegate Floyd Patterson, Engine Delegate Charles R. Sandino, Steward Delegate Aquilino Fernandez. Chairman announced vessel arriving Dec. 15 in New Orleans with payoff following day. Will stay a week before sailing to Beirut, Lebanon. Deck delegates reported everything OK with no beefs or disputed OT. PATRIOT (USSM), Dec. 8— Chairman Mohamed S. Ahmed, Secretary James E. Harper, Educational Director Jorge N. Fernandez, Engine Delegate Melvin W. Layner, Steward Delegate Norberto Castillo. Chairman, secretary and educational director spoke about the necessity to remain vigilant at all times and work together in the fight against terrorism. “Our lives depend on it.” They also advised crew members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center to improve skills and job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made for contracts department to look into removing age requirement and reducing sea time needed for collecting pension benefits; reducing vacation filing to 30 days; and increasing monthly pension income. Also suggested that social security information be removed from crew lists for security reasons. Thanks given to stew- TACOMA (CSX Lines), Dec. 1— Chairman Joseph Artis, Secretary Lincoln E. Pinn Jr., Educational Happy Birthday Aboard the Endurance AB Carlos Bonilla (left) and Recertified Steward Russell B. Beyschau (who sent these photos to the LOG) both graduated from the trainee program at Piney Point in 1984— Beyschau in class 397 and Bonilla in class 398. Years later, they are reunited aboard the Endurance, where they share a birthday cake prepared by Beyschau. GOPHER STATE (IUM), Dec. 9—Chairman Nathaniel Leary, Secretary Anthony L. Curran, Educational Director Dwight D. Ward, Engine Delegate Randy T. Pearson, Steward Delegate Helen R. Mitchell. Chairman announced arrival in Guam after evading typhoon. New pension and health & benefits booklets passed out to crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New dryer installed in crew laundry. Captain approved purchase of new washing machine. MAERSK CAROLINA (Maersk Line, Ltd.), Dec. 1—Chairman Brian K. Fountain, Secretary John G. Reid, Educational Director Carlos L. Sanchez, Deck Delegate Reuben M. Brown, Engine Delegate James E. Tyson Jr., Steward Delegate Richard M. Worobey. Chairman thanked everyone for safe and good trip. Secretary stated 60-day stores to be taken aboard Dec. 4 in Portsmouth, Va. Educational director spoke about importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point, contributing to SPAD and checking expiration dates on shipping documents. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. Request made to have changes noted on sailing board in timely manner. Thanks given to steward department for great job. Next ports: Newark, N.J.; Portsmouth, Va.; Charleston, S.C.; Algeciras, Spain. our administrative duties.” Educational director urged everyone to attend Paul Hall Center and upgrade for career advancement. “The opportunities are there; we just have to take advantage of them. There are no limits to how far you can move up the ladder. It’s all up to you.” No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on ABM and bosun going into holds to work on electrical fixtures. Also celebrating a birthday aboard the USSM vessel is OMU Teddie Carter, who was very surprised with the specially decorated cake presented to him as well as all the gifts he received. Secretary suggested those crew members wishing to turn in written motions and resolutions do so ahead of each meeting. Treasurer stated $330 in family emergency fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Two unlicensed apprentices aboard ship this voyage. Steward department given vote of thanks for great Thanksgiving supper. Next ports: Newark, N.J.; Charleston, S.C.; Miami, Fla.; Houston, Texas. QUALITY (USSM), Dec. 14— Chairman Felsher Beasley, Secretary Thomas W. Milovich, Deck Delegate Brad D. Brunette, Engine Delegate Paul P. Pagano, Steward Delegate Anselmo A. Lopez. Chairman urged all crew members to read president’s report in Seafarers LOG each month. Secretary and educational director spoke about importance of everyone protecting themselves while in foreign ports—keeping identification safe and maintaining a low profile by not making themselves noticeable and, therefore, potentially more vulnerable to theft or injury. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on duties of QMED/ Electrician relief and guidelines for vacations. Round of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEALAND ACHIEVER (USSM), Dec. 1—Chairman Jamie M. Miller, Secretary Hasan A. Rahman, Educational Director Joseph R. Cirafisi Jr. Chairman gave a special thank you to steward department for very nice Thanksgiving Day dinner. Also singled out for their hard work were two unlicensed apprentices aboard ship. Secretary particularly mentioned unlicensed apprentice Daniel Porchea. “Not only has he been an excellent addition in the galley, but he has computerized Director Azeem A. Modak, Deck Delegate Sandy R. Killian, Engine Delegate Stephen D. Hansford, Steward Delegate Jioia de Leon. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival Dec. 3 in Tacoma, Wash. To speed up payoff, crew members should have union books handy for patrolman to view. He also spoke about shipyard time in late December with possible layoff status. Educational director reminded crew to keep track of shipping documents and make sure they are current. He also stressed importance of contributing to SPAD for job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNS FRED W. STOCKHAM (Amsea), Dec. 1—Chairman Andrew B. Barrows, Secretary Stephen M. Avallone, Educational Director Joseph J. Jenkins Jr., Deck Delegate Rudy Johnson, Engine Delegate Al Nelson, Steward Delegate Alan Van Buren. Chairman reported he was pleased with progress made in all departments. Educational director led discussion on employment situation. He said indications are that shipping industry remains resilient despite current economic conditions, and he urged crew members to improve skills and upgrade ratings at Piney Point in order to maintain an edge with continually changing shipping demands and requirements. Treasurer stated $900 in ship’s fund and suggested purchases be made in upcoming shipyard and stateside ports. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made that all crew members returning from Diego Garcia to U.S. through Bahrain be sure to obtain agent’s cell phone number from master before leaving ship in order not to be stranded when inevitable delays occur. Vote of thanks given to steward department for overall good job. Seafarers LOG 19 �15694_p7,12_13,16,19_20,22,23.qxd 1/16/2003 6:57 PM Page 20 Letters to the Editor Learning the Ropes With Help from SIU Hall Over the past several months, I’ve wanted to share this information with my fellow shipmates via the Seafarers LOG. After having signed off the USNS Effective last September, I was unaware of the vital importance of registering with my local union hall as soon as I hit the beach. Two days later and in the middle of Nevada, I had some sort of inclination to check in with my union rep in Port Everglades (Fla.). Ambrose Cucinotta informed me of my need to register, but where was the closest union hall to Winnemucca, Nevada? After doing my homework and making a few calls, I was directed to the Wilmington, Calif. hall. Even over the phone, I knew by the way I was being taken care of by the entire staff that my decision was richly rewarded. Not only did I find an awesome port agent in John Cox, I reconnected with a wonderful friend. L.A. never looked better. The point here is that I was treated with the utmost respect and patience by Cox and his associates. They took total charge of expediting all my documentation, assisting me in obtaining an STOS upgrade, making sure all my paperwork was current, and then placing me on a Watson Class LMSR vessel. Randall in Area of Indianapolis Sinking During World War II, I served on board the merchant vessel named for Richard Randall. This vessel was constructed in Brunswick, Ga. at J.A Jones Construction Co. for WSA and was contracted to Isbransen Steamship Co., F.E. Holly, Master. On the fateful night of July 30, 1945, at 12 minutes past midnight, the Randall was within sight of the cruiser USS Indianapolis [one of the vessels that carried parts and nuclear material to be used in the atomic bombs which were soon to be dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The ship was topedoed that very night by a Japanese submarine and sank quickly. Captain Charles Butler McVay III, commanding officer of the Indianapolis at the time of the sinking, was court marshaled for the loss of his ship. He was the only American captain to be court marshaled for the loss of his vessel due to enemy action during World War II. In 2000 legislation was passed to exonerate McVay for his loss of the Indianapolis and those crew members who were lost]. We were due south, heading for Eniwetok, Marshall Islands. We were on our return voyage, in ballast, homeward bound after serving in the southwestern Pacific theater of operations. In viewing historical documents, I have yet to see any mention of any merchant vessels being in that area on that night. I have in my possession a copy of the ship’s official log for this voyage, obtained from the archives in Ft. Worth, Texas—verification that there was, indeed, a vessel in that area—the Richard Randall. Stephen A. Gardner III USNS Watson Walter C. Foster Blackshear, Ga. (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.) LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Albert W. Austin Jr. We’ll Be There I must go to sea once more. The time has come to answer the call. Like many others I’m not alone. Who sail the seas and leave their homes. We’ll sail to ports... to who knows where? We’re merchant seamen and we’ll be there! And we will do what must be done. To win a war that’s just begun. We will come from who knows where? To sail the ships, yes, we’ll be there. (Albert W. Austin Jr. wrote this poem Nov. 12, 2002 while sailing aboard the Cape Johnson as an AB.) 20 Seafarers LOG Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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. Scholarship Deadline Just Around Corner Two months remain until the deadline—April 15—for receipt of scholarship applications from Seafarers as well as from their spouses and children who wish to continue their education at the PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is 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. college level in the fall of 2003. Three scholarships are being set aside for SIU members—one for $20,000 and two each for $6,000. Additionally, five grants will be awarded to SIU spouses and dependents, each in the amount of $20,000. Send away now for an applica- tion booklet (see coupon below) or pick one up at any SIU hall. Time is running out to take advantage of this generous benefit for 2003 provided by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Get your application in today; you have nothing to lose! P lease send me the 2003 SIU Scholarship Program booklet 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: † Self † Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 2/03 February 2003 �15694_p5,6,14,15,21,24.qxd 1/22/2003 1:23 AM Page 21 SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. for the first few months of this year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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. Recertification Steward February 3 March 3 Bosun October 6 November 3 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler March 10 April 18 Welding February 3 March 5 February 21 March 21 Engine Utility (EU) March 17 April 11 Deck Upgrading Courses Arrival Date Course Safety Specialty Courses Date of Completion Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting February 3 February 14 Able Seaman March 3 March 28 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* March 3 March 7 April 7 April 11 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW February 17 February 21 February 3 February 7 Fast Rescue Boat February 24 March 12 March 10 March 14 Government Vessels March 10 March 28 April 14 April 18 Tankerman (PIC) Barge* February 24 February 28 Celestial Navigation May 12 May 30 GMDSS (Simulator) February 3 February 14 March 17 March 28 March 10 March 21 April 14 April 25 (*must have radar unlimited) Bridge Resource Management (BRM) — Inland Lifeboatman/Water Survival February 17 February 28 March 31 April 11 Radar February 17 February 29 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) February 10 March 31 February 21 April 11 (*must have basic fire fighting) Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* (*must have basic fire fighting) Academic Department Courses 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. Steward Upgrading Courses New courses are added each month to the course schedule. Remember: Upgrading your skills is the key to your job security as well as the future of the maritime industry. Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning Jan. 20. � UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ Deep Sea Member † Lakes Member Date of Birth ______________________ † Inland Waters Member † If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ______________________ Book # _________________________ Seniority _____________________________ Department _____________________ U.S. Citizen: Yes † No † Home Port _____________________________ 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, 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 OL, AB and JE applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140f with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _____________________________________ LAST VESSEL: _____________________________________ Rating: ___________ _____________________________________________________________________ Date On: ___________________________ Date Off: ________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? † Yes † No If yes, class # __________________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? † Yes † No If yes, course(s) taken ___________________________________________________ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? † Yes † No Firefighting: † Yes † No CPR: † Yes † No Primary language spoken ________________________________________________ February 2003 SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: 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. 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. 2/03 Seafarers LOG 21 �15694_p7,12_13,16,19_20,22,23.qxd 1/16/2003 6:55 PM Page 22 Paul Hall Center Classes Advanced Fire Fighting — The roster for graduates of the advanced fire fighting course which ended Dec. 13 includes (in alphabetical order) Darryl Alexander, Benjamin Barnes, Lou Cabano, Earl Ebbert, Tesfaye Gebregziabher, George Henderson, Charles Miller, Cle Popperwill, Victor Quioto, Charles Sneed, Jesse Solangon and Anthony Willis. Their instructor, Anthony Hammett, is at far left. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — Completing the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course Dec. 13 are (in alphabetical order) Christopher Bounds, Henry Brown, William Burnham, Norman Carlson, Joel Gonzalez, Victor Kistanov, Micah Miller, Miguel Nin-Morales, Eric Ortwein, Shelby Rankin, Jose Sanchez, Neil Sullivan, Luis Valerio and John Williams. Oiler — With their instructor, Eric Malzkuhn (far right), upgrading Seafarers who completed the oiler class Dec. 20 are (from left) Byron Collins, Michael King, Romeo Harriell, Darnell O’Hara, Tremaine Shamlee, Jordan Cudy, Randy Wurr, Nathan Wirt and Eric Mentzer. STOS — Receiving certificates for completion of the STOS course Dec. 20 are upgrading Seafarers (in alphabetical order) Agustin Arriaga, Warren Barney, Karen Laycook and David Martinez, and unlicensed apprentices Robyn Adamosky, Gregory Alexander, Erica Andrews, Bartholemy Drabenstot, Tony Fain, Robert Grable, Larry Howard, Daniel Link, Christopher Mermuys, Patrick O’Donnell, William Ray, Antonio Reed and LaKindra Williams. Their instructor, Randy Senatore, is at far right. Government Vessels — Graduating from the Lifeboatman/Water Survival — Earning their lifeboatman/water survival endorsement Dec. 6 are (in no particular order) Todd Keith, James Martin, William Smalls, Rere Paiti, Leslie Bracey, Selcuk Ozdencanli, Elisha Johnson, Abdulnasir Jinham, Irving Rochez and Manuel Daguio. government vessels course Dec. 20 are (in no particular order) Elisha Johnson, Rubin Mitchell, Charles Haggins, Leslie Bracey, Edwin Taylor, David Davis Jr., Edwin Pelingon, Thomas Humphreys, Rolando Guity, Miles Copeland Sr. and Keith Livermon. Their instructor, Greg Thompson, is at far left. Fast Rescue Boat — Completing the Junior Engineer — Upgrading their ratings to junior engineer Dec. 20 are (kneeling, from left) Charles Sadler, Mark Savage, Bobby Taylor Jr., Cornelius Cade Jr., (second row) Kenji Hoffman, Wayne Evans, William Watterson III, Charles Jensen, Gilbert Brown, Samuel Garrett, Hector Solis, Erik Nappier, Charles Walker, Joseph Benavente and instructor Jay Henderson. Not pitctured is Rene Hallasgo. 22 Seafarers LOG fast rescue boat course Nov. 29 are (in no particular order) Bradley Burkart, Benjamin Barnes Jr., Norman Tourtellot and Robert Borchester with their instructor, Stan Beck, at far left. February 2003 �15694_p7,12_13,16,19_20,22,23.qxd 1/16/2003 6:56 PM Page 23 Paul Hall Center Classes Welding — These upgrading Seafarers successfully completed the welding course Dec. 6. They are (from left, front row) William Thomas, Rafael Eduarte, Larry Pascua, (second row) Richard Huffman, Buzzy Andrews (instructor), Philip Ayotte and Irvin Crutchlow. Radar — Instructor Stacy Harris is flanked by two students from NY Waterway who completed the radar course Dec. 13. They are Keith Kmiotek (left) and Patrick Grodeska. ARPA — Under the instruction of Mike Smith (right), NY Waterway boatmen (from left) Marcos Velez, Jonathan Moro and Alan Bickauskas complete the ARPA course Dec. 6. Any student who has registered for a class and finds— for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. GMDSS — Graduating from the GMDSS course Dec. 13 are (from left) Bob Borchester, Brad Wheeler (instructor) and Stephen Berschger. Engine Utility — One group of students completing the engine utility course Dec. 20 are (front row, from left) Corinthia Cooper, Eric Cheek, (second row) Richard Moore, Clay Kiichli, Efrain Martinez, John Watson, Edward Douville and their instructor, Roy Oyer. CORRECTION Piotr Bednarczuk, Collin Binns, Giulio Franese, William Haws, Raymond Keevins, George Rosario, Michael Starr and Gualberto Mirador. In the October issue of the LOG, the incorrect photo was used for this Basic Safety Training class. The correct photo is shown above. The participants are Jose Maglalang, Terry McQuillen, Patrick Moore, John Mullon, Richard Naigle, Ahmed Nasser, Vagn Teddy Nielsen, Udjang Nurdjala, Timothy Peters, Leroy Rawls Jr., Pedro Sellan, Ronald Smith, David Somers, Glen Toledo, Joel Trotter and Dale Wilson. Basic Safety Training Classes From the left (kneeling) John Cabrera, Erik Barillas, Natasha Vazquez, Romeo Arquines, Luigi Anderson, (second row) James Groce, Craig Croft, Primo Ramirez, James Pachall, Dwayne Love, J. Clothier, Lawrence Zepeda, Dennis Goodwin, Ken Ford and Monte Burgett. February 2003 From the left: Todd Janiszewski, Kelly Stanford, Scott Morton, Charles Miller, Jose Jorge and Peter Hove. Seafarers LOG 23 �15694_p15,24cxs.qxd 1/24/03 8:26 PM Page 24 www.seafarers.org Volume 65, Number 2 February 2003 DUE ON APRIL 15 Applications for SIU Scholarship – page 20 Income Taxes – See Tax Tips for Seafarers on pages 12 and 13. Small Arms Range, Courses Approved by MSC Paul Hall Center’s Newest Addition Is on Target The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education has added two new courses and opened a new facility next to its fire fighting and safety school in Piney Point, Md. Last month, the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) approved the Paul Hall Center’s small arms range along with two new curriculums. The first course, MSC Initial Small Arms Instruction and Qualification, lasts 21 hours. The second, MSC Annual Small Arms Instruction and Re-Qualification, is a seven-hour class. Each combines classroom instruction with hands-on training, and each has a 16-student limit. The range itself has different shooting stations beginning as close as three yards to the targets and extending to a top distance of 80 yards. It is bordered on three sides by 15-foot berms. The computer-operated target system is state-of-the-art. (It also may be operated manually.) Opposite the target area is a 30-by-70-foot building which includes a classroom, an office and an adjacent, outdoor area for cleaning the training weapons. The classroom also includes gun-cleaning stations. A built-in vault-safe combinaPaul Hall Center Safety Director Jim Hanson gives the range a tryout. tion with steel-reinforced concrete and motion detectors will be used to store the arms. The classes involve the following weapons: 9MM pistol, 12-gauge shotgun, and M-14 rifle. Topics in the 21-hour course include rules of conduct and safety; the Lautenberg Amendment to the Brady Gun Control Act of 1996; personal protective equipment; use of force and deadly force; and fundamentals of marksmanship, among other subjects. The class ends with a lengthy practical evaluation. The seven-hour course— designed for students whose certificate of qualification or requalification is not more than two years old—includes many of the same topics found in the lengthier one. Both classes are intended to help students meet U.S. Navy standards for mariners who are directly involved in shipboard security. In order to enroll in the 21hour class, a student must be at least 18 years old; possess a valid merchant mariner’s document (MMD, also called a zcard); be capable of speaking and understanding verbal orders in English in accordance with 46 CFR 12.05-3; provide documented proof of fulfilling the physical examination requirements in accordance with 46 CFR 12.05-7; and meet the requirements of the “Qualification to Possess Firearms or Instructor Jack Lynch addresses Paul Hall Center instructors inside the new classroom. The small-arms range features a state-of-the-art target system. Ammunition” form that is required for contracted mariners. For the re-qualification course, the only additional requirement is that the student must hold a current certificate of qualification not more than two years old for the pistol, rifle and shotgun. Paul Hall Center Vice President Don Nolan and Safety Director Jim Hanson visited several approved sites along the East Coast when planning for the new range. “Our site was built completely in-house, and obviously we followed not only the proper building guidelines but also all the Navy and MSC guidelines for the range,” noted Nolan. “It’s another step forward for the school in terms of offering virtually every type of training that may be required for U.S. mariners. “Given the war against terrorism,” he added, “it certainly seems possible that some of the current small arms security requirements may expand.” The small arms range includes the newest equipment. Kyrm Hickman (above, far left), director of training for MSC, inspects the new small arms range Jan. 13. He is pictured with Paul Hall Center Facilities Manager Bobby Dean, Assistant Director of Training J.C. Wiegman, and VP Don Nolan. In photo at left, Hickman and Dean check out a control panel. 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Title A name given to the resource February 2003 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES REPORT: 15 SHIPS TIED TO AL QAEDA ITF SLAMS LIBERIA PENSION BENEFITS INCREASE SIU FLEET GROWS BY 2 RRF ACTIVATIONS BEGIN SEAFARERS AID IN GUAM RELIEF ITF SECURES $105,000 IN BACK PAY FOR CREW OF LIBERIAN-FLAG TANKER FAUST RESCUES FISHERMAN NEW U.S. LAW, IMO RULES IMPACT PORT SECURITY; SIU READY FOR COAST GUARD MEETINGS IN 7 CITIES SENATOR STEVENS CITES ADVANTAGES OF ANWR AFL-CIO, CENTRAL AMERICAN UNIONS: TRADE TALKS MUST ADDRESS WORKERS’ RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT STCW IN PLAIN ENGLISH HQ REP CARL PETH RETIRES AFTER 34 YEARS IN UNION CHRISTMAS ABOARD THE OBREGON AUTHOR: MARINE ELECTRIC SINKING IN 1983 SPARKED SAFETY REFORMS TRAGIC MISHAP CLAIMED 31 MARINERS SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN PREPARES FOR NEW PRIVACY RULES SENATE CONFIRMS RIDGE CIVMARS HAVE CD OPTION BILL CALLS FOR WWII MARINER BONUS IN PENN. ‘UNION PLUS’ OFFERS CONSUMER BENEFITS SMALL ARMS RANGE, COURSES APPROVED BY MSC Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 02/01/2003 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. 65, No. 2 2003 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/136b07f10135147508dc27190b8985fd.pdf 30ea2bf2c90b4bf972c4bf74fc5edacd PDF Text Text Volume 65, Number 1 www.seafarers.org January 2003 Paul Hall Center Announces New Career Tracks, 2003 Course Guide The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education has announced upgrading course dates and descriptions for the first part of the new year. The Piney Point, Md. facility also has posted details about new career tracks for deck and engine department mariners, which include several new classes. Pictured here is a small sampling of recent training at the school, including (clockwise, from left) lifeboat, STCW Basic Safety, docking, and unlicensed apprentice training (here featuring UA Leroy Jones, left, and BREC Stanley Daranda). —Pages 10-14 Seafarers Donate to 9/11 Funds In the days following the attacks of September 11, Seafarers and officers from the cruise ships ms Patriot and the Independence unanimously voted to donate all of their crew funds—totaling $50,000—to the New York State Fraternal Order of Police Foundation and the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund. Last month, a check was presented to Police officials at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Arrangements are being finalized to present the donation to the Firefighters. Pictured at the school are (from left) Charles Caputo, New York national trustee of the Grand Lodge FOP; SIU President Michael Sacco, Seafarer Julie Teruya and Grand Lodge FOP President Steve Young. Page 2. IMO Adopts Key Measures Page 3 Members, Guests Pack San Francisco Hall For Yearly Holiday Feast The annual holiday gathering at the SIU hall in San Francisco proved more popular than ever, with an estimated 450 Seafarers and guests turning out for the Nov. 26 event. New U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (at podium, flanked by SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone to her right and SIU Asst. VP Nick Celona) and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown were among the distinguished visitors. Page 7. Crew Prevents Tragedy —Page 4 SIU’s Year in Review —Page 24 �President’s Report Progress in 2002 Throughout our country, the biggest story of 2001 obviously was September 11. In fact, I’m sure that every American who was old enough to comprehend the terrorist attacks will never forget the sickening feeling we all shared. It is an awful memory which will last a lifetime. That shock gave way to determination to fight back. And that’s why, in 2002, it was the aftermath of the attacks that really took center stage. Certainly that was the case for the maritime industry, where everything from port security to runaway-flag shipping to the Maritime Security Program (MSP) to mariner Michael Sacco identification were viewed in a whole new light. As usual, the SIU didn’t sit on the sidelines. We testified before Congress about the dangers of runaway flags and the need to expand the MSP. We participated in high-level meetings both here and abroad concerning mariners’ rights, documentation and training requirements. During separate conferences held by the National Defense Transportation Association and International Maritime Organization, as well as in other discussions, we shared our perspective on issues related to port security. By the way, it’s no stretch to say that port and shipboard security are some of the most difficult issues our industry has ever faced. That’s one reason why it took more than a year after September 11 to enact a port security bill. And, keep in mind, the bill’s provisions will take more time to actually put into place. It’s also a reason why the U.S. Coast Guard is moving to the new Department of Homeland Security. I think it’s worth mentioning that as our U.S. maritime industry continues to wrestle with security issues, the dialogue and cooperation have been outstanding among labor, business and government. We certainly have our disagreements, but there’s also an appropriate sense of teamwork and national pride. Cooperation also has been evident in international forums, most notably the IMO conference that took place last month in London. For the SIU, there were other important developments in 2002. As always, we remained aggressive in pursuit of new shipboard jobs— and we enjoyed plenty of success. Seafarers welcomed many new and reflagged vessels as well as other newly contracted bottoms, including prepositioning ships, oceanographic surveillance vessels, heavy lift ships, ATBs, dredges, passenger ferries, a LASH ship and an ice-class vessel for the Antarctic resupply mission. Our Government Services Division Seafarers also gained jobs when the USNS Arctic transferred from the military to MSC. And, in a most welcome rebound from the economic consequences of September 11, three SIU-crewed riverboat cruise vessels in the Delta Queen fleet returned to service under new ownership. In Piney Point, Md., the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education continued to provide top-notch training in first-class surroundings. When the long-anticipated STCW deadline arrived in February, our members were prepared, thanks to the school. Courses and training equipment were added and improved. A new hotel was constructed, offering upgraders the chance to enjoy single-occupancy rooms as they continue their vocational training. New career tracks were finalized for deck and engine department mariners that should give them a clearer path toward advancement. On that note, the school’s board of trustees deserves a sincere word of thanks and appreciation for constantly working to improve the Paul Hall Center and for keeping it a step ahead of the industry’s training needs. The trustees do a great job. The SIU secured other gains in 2002, including a number of new contracts in the deep sea, Great Lakes and inland divisions. We continued the political activities that are so vital to our survival. We built upon the historic merger of the NMU into the SIU, erasing any doubt whatsoever that it was the right move. We lived up to our billing as part of the nation’s Fourth Arm of Defense by crewing ships in support of the war on terrorism. We kept up the pressure in the campaign to organize oil-patch mariners. We continued our long tradition of standing in solidarity with other unions in their pursuit of fair contracts and better working conditions. And of course, we remained extremely active in support of the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s campaign against runaway flags. As always, our progress wouldn’t be possible without the solid professionalism of Seafarers and the strong support you give to this union. I thank you for that support, and I assure you that the SIU will continue to deliver for the membership, and our country. Volume 65, Number 1 January 2003 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2003 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG American Classic Crews Donate to Sept. 11 Funds Even after learning that they would be laid off because their company had filed for reorganization—a result of economic fallout from the September 11, 2001 attacks—crew members from the ms Patriot and the Independence were intent on helping the victims. They proved their concern by unanimously voting to donate all of their crew funds—totaling $50,000—to the New York State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation and the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund. The unlicensed mariners are members of the Seafarers International Union. Licensed officers also contributed to the donations, which totaled $25,000 to each fund. Last month, a check was presented to FOP officials at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Arrangements are being finalized to present the donation to the Firefighters. “It seemed automatic,” recalled Seafarer Julie Teruya, a cabin steward who had sailed on both vessels. “We saw people in need and decided to help out. We realize the ships went bankrupt because of September 11, and this donation was just something we all wanted to do.” “It was a heartfelt situation,” stated Laurie Victorino, a cabin steward on the Indy. “The whole ship was badly shaken and saddened. You want to reach out at a serious time of need. Personally, I wouldn’t second-guess if I should or I shouldn’t. It was an automatic thing.” A ship’s fund is a voluntary account typically used to purchase items for use by the crew, such as movies, gym equipment or menu treats for holidays or other special occasions. Altogether, hundreds of mariners were working on the two The check presentation to the FOP fund takes place last month at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Pictured from the left are SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, Grand Lodge FOP President Steve Young, Paul Hall Center VP Don Nolan, SIU President Michael Sacco and Charles Caputo, New York national trustee of the Grand Lodge FOP. Hawaii-based, U.S.-flag cruise ships when the attacks occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Charles Caputo, New York national trustee of the Grand Lodge FOP (an entity in charge of the fund), said that when he heard about the donations from the mariners, “I had a tear in my eye. These people are unbelievable in their generosity. We looked upon all the people throughout the country as our heroes, for what they were doing—not only for FOP, but also Firefighters and civilians.” Caputo said he is “amazed” that donations still are coming in from throughout the nation. “The money will be distributed amongst the families who lost people in the World Trade Center law enforcements. We’re dividing it up and giving it just before Christmas. “We do appreciate everything we get,” he added. “Being honest, New York thanks everybody, because the people who are giving are our heroes. We feel humbled.” IAFF President Harold Schaitberger said that his union “appre- ciates the generosity of our brothers and sisters in the Seafarers, particularly considering the economic difficulties they faced at the time. As always, we stand in solidarity with the SIU.” Teruya was aboard the Indy on September 11. “People were crying, and you could see passengers and crew members walking around in a daze,” she said. “We also had crew members who have family in New York, so you can imagine how upset they were.” American Classic Voyages, which operated the two ships, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in Wilmington, Del. on Oct. 19, 2001. Five days later, the Indy and Patriot crews voted to donate their funds. “It’s another example of the SIU’s motto: Brotherhood of the Sea,” said Neil Dietz, the union’s Honolulu-based port agent. “The crew members from those ships treated each other like family, and they pulled together and were completely unselfish during a very difficult time. They deserve credit.” SIU, ITF Assist ILA in Toledo Dispute Acting on a tip from an anonymous crew member, SIU International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Inspector Don Thornton last month lent key support to the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) in a dispute with port management in Toledo, Ohio. Thornton took a call from someone who was aboard the Cyprus-flagged Vamand Wave, a runaway-flag ship covered by an ITF contract. Reportedly, the dock manager in Toledo (Archer Daniels Midland) planned to use company personnel to load grain onto the Vamand Wave and also had requested crew members’ assistance. “This traditionally has been ILA work and (using management and crew) would be a direct violation of their contract,” noted Thornton, the SIU’s port agent in Algonac, Mich. Mariners on the Cyprus-flagged Vamand Wave honored an ILA picket line by refusing management requests to help load the vessel in Toledo, Ohio. When he arrived at the pier, Thornton met with local ILA official Dick Gabel, who was heading a picket line. “It seems that the ship, on her initial approach to the river that leads to the dock, was met by a strike boat that was operated and manned by the ILA,” Thornton said. “The pilot of the Vamand Wave was also ILA and needless to say turned the ship around. This happened three times. On the fourth time, they made it to the dock, and the next day (Dec. 6) is when I arrived.” Thornton met with the captain and crew and reiterated “that under no circumstances were they to do dockers’ work. They assured me that they wouldn’t.” The inspector helped the cause by taking the story to local television affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC, each of whom reportedly aired segments about the situation. Later, when management personnel began loading the ship, the crew members refused to assist. The ITF is a federation of 604 transport trade unions in 137 countries, including the SIU, representing around 5 million workers. The ITF was founded in 1896 in London by European seafarers’ and dockers’ union officials. Today, the federation represents transport workers worldwide and promotes their interests through global campaigning and solidarity. It is dedicated to the advancement of independent and democratic trade unionism, and to the defense of fundamental human and trade union rights. January 2003 �IMO Adopts Maritime Security Measures A new, all-inclusive security system for international shipping is on the horizon following the adoption of a series of measures by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The new rules—designed to strengthen maritime security and prevent and suppress acts of terrorism against shipping—were adopted during the Dec. 9-13 Diplomatic Conference of Contracting Governments to the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) in London. The fresh procedures represent the culmination of just over a year’s intense work by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee and its Intersessional Working Group since the terrorist atrocities in the United States in September 2001. Conference attendees included 108 contracting governments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, observers from two IMO member states and observers from the two IMO associate members. United Nations specialized agencies, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental international organizations also sent observers to the conference. SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, who also serves as vice chairman of the Seafarers’ Section of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), represented the union. Bill Eglinton, director of training at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, represented the school. The conference adopted a number of amendments to the 1974 SOLAS pact, the most sweeping of which is the new International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code). The Code contains detailed security-related requirements for governments, port authorities and shipping companies in a mandatory section (Part A), together with a series of guidelines about how to meet these requirements in a second, nonmandatory section (Part B). Also adopted were a series of resolutions designed to add weight to the amendments, encourage the application of the measures to ships and port facilities not covered by the Code and pave the way for future work on the subject. “It’s amazing how swiftly these amendments were passed,” noted Heindel. “Normally, it would take five years to produce this amount of work. “Although many countries contributed to the final document,” he continued, “(U.S. Coast Guard) Admiral Paul Pluta, his staff and the U.S. delegation deserve our gratitude for their efforts in putting a lot of momentum behind these measures. Certainly, it will go a long way in ensuring safety at sea.” Serving on the bargaining committee were (from left) Chief Engineer Al Huntington, Capt. Chuck Hodges, SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, SIU Asst. VP Jim McGee, Capt. Rodney Nix and Quartermaster Steve Huttman. G&H Boatmen Okay Contract By an overwhelming majority, SIU boatmen employed by G&H Towing in the Houston area recently approved a new three-year contract. The agreement calls for wage increases as well as “Plan G” medical benefits—the top benefit plan for Seafarers. Voting took place in October. The new contract covers an estimated 240 SIU boatmen. “I’ve been in the union 23 years, and this has got to be [among] the top two contacts that we’ve ever gotten,” said Capt. Rodney Nix, who served on the negotiating committee. “It’s a good contract and I’m satisfied with the whole thing. I like the percentages that we got, and I love the new Plan G—I think that’s a wonderful medical package.” “The general feeling is, everyone is fairly pleased, especially considering the economy,” said Capt. Chuck Hodges, who also served on the committee. “Plan G gives us prescriptions for dependents, which is a new benefit…. Overall, the reaction is favorable. I haven’t heard any negative comments.” Joining Nix and Hodges on the bargaining committee were Quartermaster Steve Huttman, Chief Engineer Al Huntington, SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and SIU Assistant Vice President Jim McGee. “The SIU members on the committee really worked hard,” noted McGee. “They took the whole process very seriously and they deserve credit.” Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, February 17, 2003 for the observance of Presidents’ Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. January 2003 Eglinton added, “I believe the IMO has addressed every conceivable aspect of shipping which might possibly have an inherent weak area as it relates to terrorism. The ITF, along with U.S. maritime labor, was able to put forward language in the Code and resolutions which hopefully will guarantee seafarers shore leave while living in a heightened maritime security world. In addition, the preamble to the Code also includes a strong statement on shore leave for merchant mariners. These new SOLAS regulations, along with the newly adopted ISPS Code, should go a long way toward increasing security aboard our ships and in our ports and around the entire world.” ISPS Code Basically, the Code takes the approach that ensuring the security of ships and port facilities is a risk management activity and that to determine what security measures are appropriate, risk assessments must be made on a case-by-case basis. Its purpose is to provide a standardized, consistent framework for evaluating risk, enabling governments to offset changes in threat with changes in vulnerability for ships and port facilities. To begin the process, each contracting government will conduct port facility security assessments. These assessments will have three essential components. First, they must identify and evaluate important assets and infrastructures that are critical to the port facility as well as those areas or structures that, if damaged, could cause significant loss of life or damage to the port facility’s economy or environment. Next, the assessment must SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel (left) and Jean-Marc Schindler, chairman of the ILO Tripartite Working Group on Maritime Labor Standards, participate last month in the IMO conference in London. identify the actual threats to those critical assets and infrastructure in order to prioritize security measures. Finally, the assessment must address vulnerability of the port facility by identifying its weaknesses in physical security, structural integrity, protection systems, procedural policies, communications systems, transportation infrastructure, utilities and other areas within a port facility that may be a likely target. Once this assessment has been completed, a contracting government can accurately evaluate risk. This risk management concept will materialize in the Code through a number of minimum functional security requirements for ships and port facilities. For ships, these requirements will include ship security plans, ship security officers, company security officers and certain onboard equipment. For port facilities, the requirements will include port facility security plans, port facility security officers and certain security equipment. In addition, the requirements for ships and for port facilities include monitoring and controlling access, monitoring the activities of people and cargo and ensuring security communications are readily available. Since each ship (or class of ship) and each port facility present different risks, the method in which they will meet the specific requirements of this Code will be determined—and eventually approved—by the administration or contracting government. To communicate the threat at a port facility or for a ship, the contracting government will set the appropriate security level. Security levels 1, 2 and 3 correspond to normal, medium and high threat situations, respectively. The security level creates a link between the ship and the port facility, since it triggers the implementation of appropriate security measures for the ship and for the port facility. The preamble to the Code states that, as a threat increases, the only logical counteraction is to reduce vulnerability. The Code provides Continued on page 5 SIU Supports Snow’s Nomination As New U.S. Treasury Secretary SIU President Michael Sacco on Dec. 10 sent a letter to President Bush applauding the announcement of John Snow as the nominee for the office of U.S. Treasury Secretary. Snow, 63, is chairman and president of CSX Corp., parent company of SIU-contracted CSX Lines. President Bush announced his nomination Dec. 9. In his correspondence to President Bush, Sacco noted, “I have worked with John for many, many years, and have found him to be an exceptional and capable authority. His character is outstanding. His unwavering fairness and honesty are refreshing. His consideration for the American worker is essential and genuine, as reflected by his comments upon being nominated.” Sacco further described Snow as “a man of vision, integrity and determination. As our nation continues to rebuild the economy and fight the war on terrorism, John’s demonstrated capacity to work through difficult issues and reach equitable, beneficial solutions will serve the country well.” Among Snow’s many honors through his years of service with CSX is receipt of the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity’s Maritime Man of the Year award in 1996. This tribute is the highest award that can be given to a U.S.flag shipping company official by the maritime unions working at the port of New York/New Jersey. In the letter to President Bush, Sacco added, “During John’s many years at the helm of CSX, I’ve had the opportunity to work with him on an array of complex issues. I have seen firsthand, both as president of the Seafarers International Union and as a vice president of the AFL-CIO, that John is a man of vision, integrity and determination.” When he announced the nomination, President Bush stated, “John Snow has excelled as a business White House photo by Paul Morse John Snow, who has been nominated to be the Secretary of Treasury, listens to President George W. Bush’s remarks in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Dec. 9. leader, an expert on economic policy, an academic, and as a public servant. He’ll be a superb member of my Cabinet.” Snow, speaking to the president during the news conference for the nomination, said, “I strongly share your view that we cannot be satisfied until everyone—every single person who is unemployed and seeking a job—has an opportunity to work. I pledge to you to use all my talents, my power, my energy and my ability to strengthen the current economic recovery and create an environment where millions of job-creators—those small businesses and partnerships and medium-sized businesses and large businesses—and investors, all across America, will grow and prosper. I also understand the importance of working closely with other countries to build and maintain a prosperous, growing and stable global economy as we successfully prosecute the war on terror.” Seafarers LOG 3 �Chilbar Crew Prevents New Orleans Tragedy Episode Sharply Contrasts With Bright Field Disaster The way AB Mike Kennedy sees it, the differences between U.S.-flag ships and runway-flag vessels are highlighted by two noteworthy incidents at the Riverwalk in New Orleans. In December 1996, the Liberian-flagged freighter Bright Field, committing one blunder after another, sailed into the Mississippi River’s crowded east bank in New Orleans—blasting into the side of a shopping mall and causing sections of a hotel and parking garage to collapse. Amazingly, no one died in the accident, although 62 people were injured and the shore-side facilities sustained an estimated $19 million in structural damage. By contrast, the professional reaction of Seafarers and officers aboard the Chilbar when the vessel lost steering near the same area in New Orleans made all the difference, Kennedy said. The Chilbar incident happened Oct. 24 of last year—and resulted in no injuries and minimal damage to the vessel and dock. “I want people to know that U.S.-flag ships are manned by the best mariners in the world, and we should be proud,” noted Kennedy, who was on the Chilbar’s wheel when the steer- CSX Discovery Rescues Four from Atlantic Storm Seafarers aboard the containership CSX Discovery helped rescue four people and a dog from a stranded sailboat caught in stormy Atlantic waters off the Florida coast on Nov. 17. The rescue took place in 15- to 20-foot seas and 35-knot winds. The sailboat Summer Heat had lost its mast and suffered engine failure approximately 60 miles northeast of the Bahamas. The Discovery, en route to Jacksonville, Fla., from San Juan, P.R., was contacted by the U.S. Coast Guard at 1:30 p.m. after receiving a distress signal from the sailboat. The Discovery was asked to sail to the Summer Heat’s last known location and handle the rescue. The SIU-crewed vessel located the boat at approximately 4:15 p.m. and had the four adults and dog safely onboard by 5:30 p.m. According to CSX, the people and the canine were in good shape. After the rescue, the Discovery resumed course and arrived with the unexpected passengers in Jacksonville Monday morning. The Summer Heat was traveling from North Carolina to the Bahamas when the vessel lost its mast and sails early Sunday morning. Chuck Raymond, president and CEO of CSX Lines, sent a letter to the Discovery’s captain and crew. “The quick response and skillful handling of your ship and the crew’s training and care clearly made this a successful rescue,” Raymond wrote. “Of course this reinforces both the necessity of and our commitment to training and the regular drills our officers and crew experience…. You all have again helped the American Merchant Marine to shine!” Notice The union has been advised by the U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, D.C. that any transaction at the U.S. Coast Guard Regional Exam Centers (RECs) requiring a drug-free certificate will not be accepted if the letter of proof is not from the Medical Review Officer. Arrangements are being made to facilitate this process. The Seafarers LOG will report any further developments as soon as possible. ITF and Others Say Tanker Spill Is ‘Symptom’ of Deeper Problems Three internationally recognized organizations on Nov. 25 jointly demanded that the United Nations take action to end what they called “the web of secrecy” behind the human and environmental tragedies associated with the recent Prestige tanker accident off northwestern Spain. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), Greenpeace and the WWF (formerly known as the World Wildlife Fund) in a letter to U.N. Secretary General Kofi Anan said that the runawayflag Prestige—the latest flag-of-convenience vessel involved in a long list of 4 Seafarers LOG ing failed. “It’s our responsibility to inform the public about such issues as safety and accountability of our fleet and the Seafarers that man it. “I am pleased to be an integral part of this crew and proud to be an SIU Seafarer on a great American-flag, American-crewed vessel.” Kennedy said the Chilbar, operated by Keystone, was headed toward its loading port during pre-dawn hours when the northbound tanker “suddenly lost steering at the worst time and place possible—the downtown New Orleans Riverwalk area. The vessel was headed directly toward the dock. Yet, the quick and cool professionals on the bridge and on the bow came together with a series of efficient orders and actions that resulted in minimal damage to the vessel and dock. Most importantly, there were no injuries.” The Seafarer cited “expeditious dropping of the port anchor by GVA Andre Wright and the switching of the steering systems in record time. “Hats off to the pilot, captain and crew for an outstanding job.” Other Seafarers aboard the tanker included Bosun Wayne Ricard, AB Harry Brown, AB Ricardo Ciolino, QMED Kevin Jones, Chief Steward Raymona Kelley, Chief Cook Magno Guillen, Santiago De Jesus, GVA W. Ballesteros and GSU Rene Turcios. A year after the Bright Field incident, a report by the National Transportation Safety Board cited human error and a series of mechanical and communications failures. Seafarer, Author, Historian John Bunker Dies at 89 The world is a little more aware of both the history of the SIU and the role played by the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II, thanks to the writings of Pensioner John Bunker, who died of natural causes Dec. 11 at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He was 89. With a degree in journalism from the University of Pittsburgh, Bunker joined the SIU in 1942, sailing in the engine department as a wiper, fireman, oiler and deck engineer, mostly aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. vessels. SIU-crewed ships saw lots of action during World War II. And Bunker, as a member of the “black gang,” shoveled coal into the furnaces that kept the vital cargo going through the multiple hazards of the conflict. He served aboard seven ships during those war years, sailing in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Middle East, Pacific and Mediterranean theaters of operation. While aboard the Jonathan Grout during the invasion of Sicily, he experienced some 40 air raids, one of which sank the ship next to his. “The blast felt like the ship was lifted out of the water,” he recalled in an earlier interview with the Seafarers LOG. During a submarine attack, a torpedo missed the Grout and sank a transport in the next column. Then, while sailing aboard the Waterman vessel Bayou Chico, he experienced rocket attacks on Antwerp, Belgium by tanker accidents—is a symptom of much deeper problems. “Unless the root causes of the problem are addressed,” the organizations insisted, “substandard ships will continue to sink, threatening lives, the marine and coastal environment, and the economies of affected communities.” Their correspondence suggested that the U.N. establish a task force to guarantee the enforcement of existing regulations. Such a task force would prevent certain flag states from ignoring the statutes with regard to their own vessels, they contended. “Greenpeace, the ITF and WWF believe that the only way to tackle this situation is by making urgent and fundamental changes to the way that global shipping is operated and regulated,” the letter continued. “We are calling for concerted action to eliminate substandard shipping and practices. Action that requires that the shipping industry becomes more transparent and accountable, that regulations are made adequate—and, crucially, German V-1 and V-2 rockets. Accounts of these experiences were sent to the LOG for publication in the “Fore ‘N Aft” column. After the war, Bunker starting collecting the stories of other mariners who had served their country aboard merchant ships during World War II. In 1951, he wrote The Seafarers in World War II, a 44page journal that recounted the contributions of SIU members during the conflict. Copies of the document were sent to members of Congress to emphasize the vital role played by the merchant marine. Bunker served on the editorial staffs of the Louisville Courier-Journal, the Dayton Journal-Herald, the San Diego Evening Tribune and the Christian Science Monitor, handling a wide range of assignments—everything from feature writing, military reporting and waterfront coverage. He also handled public relations for the National Federation of American Shipping and served as chairman of the Advisory Board of the New York State Maritime Museum. In the 1970s, SIU President Paul Hall asked Bunker to work with the union on special projects. Hall was very interested in union history and had Bunker compile an account of the old International Seamen’s Union and the SIU. This material came from many sources around the country and now serves as a are enforced—and that attention is paid to protecting particularly vulnerable marine and coastal areas.” The Prestige sank Nov. 19 off the northwest coast of Spain, releasing tons of heavy oil into the Atlantic Ocean. The ship went down six days after being ruptured in a storm. The 26-year-old single-hulled vessel flew the flag of the Bahamas and was owned by a Liberian company. It carried a cargo of some 77,000 metric tons of oil. It initially spilled just under a quarter of its cargo. Eight anti-pollution ships backed by fishermen in smaller boats using nets with plastic sheets, buckets and spades worked to remove the hundreds of slicks at sea, according to published reports. On land, some 7,000 soldiers and volunteers—most dressed in white protective clothing— reportedly dotted the northwestern coastline like ants, shoveling up the oil waste. The spill has forced a ban on fishing and shellfish harvesting all along the northwestern coast, leaving thousands of fishermen Photo: Moya Inc. John Bunker unique historical resource in the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Bunker also wrote an awardwinning history of the SIU, which appeared in the LOG as a continuing series from 1980 to 1983. He retired from the SIU in 1980, shortly after Hall’s death. His book Heroes in Dungarees, The Story of the American Merchant Marine in World War II, was published in 1995. Additional books by Bunker include Liberty Ships: The Ugly Ducklings of World War II, Harbor and Haven: An Illustrated History of the Port of New York and a history of the American merchant marine, which appeared serially in U.S. Flag, published by the Transportation Institute, an organization dedicated to the promotion of the U.S. merchant fleet. Bunker is survived by his daughter, Beverly Bozung. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 18 in West Palm Beach, Fla. dependent on government assistance. A Spanish scientific commission monitoring the disaster said the Prestige, lying some 2.2 miles under the surface, is leaking 125 tons (33,000 gallons) per day and could continue to do so until March 2006. “The Prestige is just one symptom of what’s wrong with shipping,” said ITF General Secretary David Cockroft. “Ultimately, no doubt remains: It was too old and too heavily repaired to still be doing what it was doing. To put a ship of that age in those waters in winter was madness. “And there are other, much worse examples of a something rotten festering in modern shipping, a culture that penalizes the many good ship operators by allowing the bad ones to undercut them,” he continued. “Week in [and] week out seafarers die on third-rate ships with third-rate flags and the eyes of the world look the other way. It takes something like the Prestige to turn a spotlight on the vital need for real and immediate change.” January 2003 �New Rules Adopted to Strengthen Maritime Security Continued from page 3 several ways to do this. Ships will be subject to a system of survey, verification, certification and control to ensure that their security measures are implemented. This system will be based on a considerably expanded control system as stipulated in the 1974 SOLAS agreement. Port facilities also will be required to report certain security related information to the contracting government concerned, which in turn will submit a list of approved port facility security plans, including location and contact details to IMO. Company and Ship Under the Code, shipping companies will be required to designate a company security officer for the company and a ship security officer for each of its ships. The company security officer’s responsibilities include ensuring that a ship security assessment is properly carried out, and that ship security plans are prepared and submitted for approval by (or on behalf of) the administration and thereafter placed on board each ship. The ship security plan should indicate the operational and physical security measures the ship itself should take to ensure it always operates at no less than Security Level 1. The plan also should indicate the additional, or intensified, security measures the ship itself can take to move to and operate at security level 2 when instructed to do so. Additionally, the plan should indicate the possible preparatory actions the ship could take to allow prompt response to instructions that may be issued to the ship at Security Level 3. Ships will have to carry an International Ship Security Certificate indicating that they comply with the requirements of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and part A of the ISPS Code. When a ship is at a port or proceeding to one of a contracting government, the contracting government has the right – under provisions of regulation XI2/9 – to exercise various control and compliance measures with respect to that ship. The ship is subject to port state control inspections, but such inspections will not normally extend to examination of the ship security plan itself except in specific situations. The ship also may be subject to additional control measures if the contracting government exercising the control and compliance measures has reason to believe that the security of the ship has, or the port facilities it has served, have been compromised. Port Facility Each contracting government has to ensure completion of a port facility security assessment for each port facility in its territory that serves ships engaged on international voyages. The port facility security assessment basically is a risk analysis of all aspects of a port facility’s operation to determine which parts of it are more susceptible, and/or more likely to be the subject of attack. Security risk is seen a function of the threat of an attack coupled with the vulnerability of the target and the consequences of an attack. Once the analysis is complete, an overall assessment of the level of risk can be produced. The port January 2003 facility security assessment will help determine which port facilities are required to appoint a port facility security officer and prepare a port facility security plan. This plan should indicate the operational and physical security measures the port facility should take to ensure that it always operates at Security Level 1. The plan also should indicate the additional or intensified security measures the port facility can take to move to and operate at Security Level 2 when instructed to do so. It should also indicate the possible preparatory actions the port facility could take to allow prompt response to the instructions that may be issued at security level 3. Ships using port facilities may be subject to port state control inspections and additional control measures. The relevant authorities may request the provision of information regarding the ship, its cargo, passengers and ship’s personnel prior to the ship’s entry into port. There may be circumstances in which entry into port could be denied. Responsibilities of Contracting Governments Contracting governments have various responsibilities, including: setting applicable security levels; approving the ship security plan and relevant amendments to a previously approved plan; verifying the compliance of ships with the provisions of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and part A of the ISPS Code and issuing the International Ship Security Certificate; determining which port facilities located within their territory are required to designate a port facility security officer; ensuring completion and approval of the port facility security assessment and the port facility security plan and any subsequent amendments; and exercising control and compliance measures. Contracting governments also are responsible for communicating information to the IMO and to the shipping and port industries. They can designate or establish government authorities to undertake their security duties and allow recognized security organizations to carry out certain work with respect to port facilities, but the final decision on the acceptance and approval of this work should be given by the contracting government or the designated authority. Amendments to SOLAS The conference adopted a series of amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention—all aimed at enhancing maritime security on board ships and at ship/port interface areas. Among other actions, these amendments create a new SOLAS chapter dealing specifically with maritime security, which in turn contains the mandatory requirement for ships to comply with the ISPS Code. Modifications to Chapter V (Safety of Navigation) contain a new timetable for the fitting of Automatic Information Systems (AIS). Ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 300 gross tonnage and above but less than 50,000 gross tonnage, will be required to fit AIS not later than the first safety equipment survey after July 1, 2004 or Dec. 31, 2004, whichever occurs earlier. Ships fitted with AIS shall maintain AIS in operation at all times except where international agreements, rules or standards provide for the protection of navigational information. The existing SOLAS Chapter XI (Special measures to enhance maritime safety) has been renumbered as Chapter XI-1. Regulation XI-1/3 was modified to require ships’ identification numbers to be permanently marked in a visible place either on the hull or superstructure. Passenger ships should carry the marking on a horizontal surface visible from the air. Ships also should be marked with their ID numbers internally. A new regulation XI-1/5 requires ships to be issued with a Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR), which is intended to provide an on-board record of the history of the ship. The CSR will be issued by the administration and shall contain information such as the name of the ship and of the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly, the date on which the ship was registered with that state, the ship’s identification number, the port at which the ship is registered and the name of the registered owner(s) and their registered address. Any changes will be recorded in the CSR to provide updated and current information together with the history of the changes. A new Chapter XI-2 (special measures to enhance maritime security) has been added after the renumbered Chapter XI-1. This chapter applies to passenger ships and cargo ships of 500 gross tons and above, including high speed craft, mobile offshore drilling units and port facilities serving such ships engaged on international voyages. Regulation XI-2/3 of the new chapter preserves the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code (ISPS Code). Part A of this Code will become mandatory and part B contains guidance on how to best to comply with the mandatory requirements. The regulation requires administrations to set security levels and guarantees the provision of security level information to ships entitled to fly their flag. Prior to entering a port, or while in a port, with- in the territory of a contracting government, a ship will comply with the requirements for the security level set by that contracting government, if that security level is higher than the security level set by the administration for that ship. Regulation XI-2/4 confirms the role of the master in exercising his professional judgment over decisions necessary to maintain the security of the ship. It says he shall not be constrained by the Company, the charterer or any other person. Regulation XI-2/5 requires all ships to be provided with a ship security alert system, according to a strict timetable that will see most vessels fitted by 2004 and the remainder by 2006. When activated, the ship security alert system will initiate and transmit a ship-toshore security alert to a competent authority designated by the administration, identifying the ship, its location and indicating that the security of the ship is under threat or it has been compromised. The system will not raise any alarm on-board the ship. The ship security alert system will be capable of being activated from the navigation bridge and in at least one other location. Regulation XI-2/6 covers requirements for port facilities, providing—among other things—for contracting governments to make certain that port facility security assessments are carried out and that port facility security plans are developed, implemented and reviewed in accordance with the ISPS Code. Other regulations in this chapter cover the provision of information to IMO, the control of ships in port, (including measures such as the delay, detention, restriction of operations including movement within the port, or expulsion of a ship from port), and the specific responsibility of companies. Resolutions The conference adopted 11 resolutions. Highlights of some of them follow: Conference resolution 1 (Adoption of amendments to the annex to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974, as amended) determines that the amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on Jan.1, 2004 unless more than one third of the contracting governments to the convention or contracting governments—the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50 percent of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant fleet—have registered their objections to the amendments prior to that date and that the amendments would then enter into force on 1 July 2004. Conference resolution 2 (Adoption of the International ITF Lauds Conference The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) said it is happy and energized about the new international shipping safety measures adopted recently by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). ITF Seafarers’ Section Secretary Jon Whitlow described the adoption of new security measures as part of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention as “finding a balance between the real concerns of civil society and the human rights of those working on the world’s ships.” Whitlow continued, “From the beginning, we have said that maritime security needs to be improved—the world will accept no less—but not by victimizing innocent seafarers. I’m glad to report that these negotiations included and addressed our concerns in a sensitive and realistic manner. The implications on extra workloads were included, along with shore leave—although delicate negotiations continue on that issue. “We are very pleased at the outcome of this process, which has established a foundation on which, given ongoing efforts and commitment, much-needed additional protection for both society and seafarers can be built,” he concluded. The ITF is a federation of 604 transport trade unions in 137 countries, representing around 5 million workers. The SIU is an ITF affiliate. Ship and Port Facility Security Code) adopts the ISPS Code, and invites contracting governments to the convention to note that the ISPS Code will take effect on July 1, 2004 when the new chapter XI2 of the Convention goes into force. Conference resolution 3 (Further work by the international maritime organization pertaining to the enhancement of maritime security) invites the IMO to develop, as a matter of urgency, training guidance such as model courses for ship security officers, company security officers and port facility security officers; performance standards for ship security alarms; performance standards and guidelines for long-range ship identification and tracking systems; guidelines on control of ships; and guidelines on “recognized security organizations” and to adopt them before the amendments to the Convention adopted by the conference take effect. Conference resolution 4 (Future amendments to Chapters XI-1 and XI-2 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention on special measures to enhance maritime safety and security) recommends that future amendments to the provisions of Chapters XI-1 and XI-2 of the Convention should be adopted by either the Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO or by a conference of contracting governments to the Convention. Conference resolution 8 (Enhancement of security in cooperation with the International Labor Organization) asks that the ILO step up its development of a Seafarers’ identity document, which can serve as a document for professional purposes; a verifiable security document; and a certification information document. The resolution also requests that the IMO and ILO establish a joint ILO/IMO Working Group to undertake more detailed work on comprehensive port security requirements. Conference resolution 9 (Enhancement of security in cooperation with the World Customs Organization) asks the WCO to quickly consider measures to enhance security throughout international closed CTU movements and requests the secretary general of IMO to contribute expertise relating to maritime traffic to the discussions at the WCO. Conference resolution 11 (Human element-related aspects and shore leave for seafarers) urges governments to take the human element, the need to afford special protection to seafarers, and the critical importance of shore leave into account when implementing the provisions of chapter XI-2 of the Convention and the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code. It also encourages governments, member states of IMO and non-governmental organizations with consultative status to report any instances where the human element has been adversely impacted by the implementation of the provisions of chapter XI-2 of the Convention or the Code to the IMO. It also requests the IMO secretary general notify the Maritime Safety Committee and the Facilitation Committee of the IMO about any human element-related problems, which have been brought to the attention of the IMO as a result of the implementation of chapter XI-2 of the Convention or the Code. Seafarers LOG 5 �Counting Blessings Aboard the Maui The Maui’s steward department treated shipmates to a splendid Thanksgiving feast. Pictured aboard the Matson vessel are (from left) Chief Cook Mike Gramer, BR Mohamed Hussain, Recertified Steward Muhamad Sani and Asst. Cook Joan Riley. Chief Cook Mike Gramer, flanked by Thanksgiving decorations, and his fellow steward department members were praised by the ship’s master. Being away from home during the holidays can be an unpleasant part of life at sea, but the steward department aboard the Seafarers-crewed SS Maui recently went to great lengths to make Thanksgiving comfortable aboard the Matson Navigation vessel. They put together a Thanksgiving feast that evoked memories of home and left their shipmates smiling. Capt. Mike Bozzone, who sent the photos for this story, credited Recertified Steward Muhamad “Sonny” Sani, Chief Cook Mike Gramer, Asst. Cook Joan Riley and BR Mohamed “Adam” Hussain with “running a top-of-the-line hotel and restaurant.” In a letter to Bozzone, Riley noted, “As all sailors on the high seas away from loved ones on holidays know, it can be especially hard. But, the steward depart- ment made such a beautiful dinner that it helped to take away much of the disappointment that we all felt. Thanks again Sonny and Mike, from all the crew and me.” One crew member described the meal as “not only a feast for the eyes, but wonderful to the taste.” In the spirit of the day, Riley mentioned several “blessings” in the letter. “To start, the sea was calm, blue skies, and a warm gentle breeze filled the day. That’s a blessing,” she wrote. “Another blessing to be thankful for is having a happy ship, and from our captain, officers and crew, everyone shows respect for each other. I especially want to thank my department, for it is a pleasure to work with talented, friendly people. “Our ship is a pure delight to work on.” Recertified Steward Muhamad “Sonny” Sani stands before a Thanksgiving Day buffet that was both delicious and a feast for the eyes. AMMV Donates Books Brother Drew Memorialized Pensioner William Drew, 77, passed away Aug. 14. In keeping with his desire to be forever at sea, his ashes were scattered Oct. 18 from the SIU-crewed SeaLand Florida. Officiated by Captain Robert Sargeant, the rites were conducted during the Florida’s Northern Europe run. “On William’s final voyage, we laid him to rest on Friday, October. 18, 2002 at Latitude 4241.8 North, Longitude 043-26.7 West,” Captain Sargeant said in correspondence to the late QMED electrician’s family. “Friday was a beautiful day, partly cloudy, north easterly moderate breeze and a temperature of 65 degrees.” The ceremony commenced at 3:45 p.m. and was attended by the entire crew of the Florida with the exception of duty personnel. Among other elements, the service featured a prayer and poem by Captain Sargeant. It concluded with the ringing of eight bells on the ship’s bell, signaling the end of Brother Drew’s last watch. In addition to Captain Sargeant, others taking part in the memorial services were: AB Craig Amison, AB Pat Kuhn, GUDE Jonathan Moxon, QEE Eric Bain and UA Maurice Perry. Born in Maine, Brother Drew joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S Navy. His initial SIU voyage was on Delta Steamship Lines’ Del Rio. A member of the engine department, he last went to sea on a Michigan Tankers vessel. Brother Drew lived in Morehead City, N.C. Even in retirement, he remained active in union events. Crew members aboard the Florida move the remains of deceased Seafarer William Drew into position for his burial at sea. Performing pallbearer duties are, from left QEE Eric Bain, GUDE Jonathan Moxon, AB Craig Amison and UA Maurice Perry. Captain Robert C. Sargeant, left, conducts the memorial ceremony for the late William Drew while pallbearers QEE Bain, GUDE Moxon, AB Amison and UA Perry listen. Captain Sargeant, left, looks on as QEE Bain, GUDE Moxon, AB Amison and UA Perry commit the remains of William Drew to the sea. Union Wins Arbitration for MSC Penalty Meal Hour Grievance Pittsburgh-area chapters of the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) recently donated about 20 books—all maritime-related, of course—to the Paul Hall Memorial Library in Piney Point, Md. Among the many book titles are “Heroes in Dungarees,” written by retired Seafarer and SIU Historian John Bunker; and “Patriots and Heroes,” which includes a story about SIU Retiree Pete Salvo. Pictured at the donation are (from left) AMMV Chapter Librarian John Stivala, Mon Valley AMMV President Robert Downey, Paul Hall Center Librarian Janice Smolek, Paul Hall Center VP Don Nolan and AMMV member William Joyce, who suggested the gift. 6 Seafarers LOG Engine utility watchstanders working aboard the USNS Niagara Falls have been awarded back pay with interest for the months during which they worked a six on/six off watch and missed a full hour meal period. The union filed for arbitration after it learned that the Military Sealift Command (MSC) had changed the pay practices for the Niagara Falls engine utilitymen who were working the mandatory six/on six off watch. The engine utility watchstanders brought the grievance forward through Ship’s Delegate Billy Bushey. The union argued that the CIVMARS were entitled to a penalty meal hour payment in addition to the two hours’ overtime the mariners were receiving for the extra two hours worked beyond the normal fourhour watch. The arbitration hearing took place in San Diego. Mr. Richard Calister, the arbitrator who heard the case, found that the denial of pay was a violation of the Civilian Marine Personnel Instruction (CMPI) and the collective bargaining agreement. He limited the retroactive award to the employees aboard Niagara Falls. He noted that in this instance, overtime for the two hours worked in addition to penalty pay for the missed meal hour as specified in certain CMPI sections was appropriate compensation for engine utility watchstanders who are directed to perform extra hours of work. The ruling also applies to engine utility watchstanders working throughout the fleet performing similar watches and through meal hour periods from the date of the award forward. The arbitrator has kept jurisdiction over the matter in the event the parties have questions or concerns as to how the award will be implemented. MSC has 30 days to appeal this award to the Federal Labor Relations Authority. January 2003 �F or many in San Francisco, it has become the yearly kickoff of the holiday sea- son. The 2002 edition of the SIU’s pre-Thanksgiving gathering at the hall on Fremont Street didn’t disappoint. The 12th annual event drew local dignitaries, Seafarers and their families, SIU retirees, friends and guests to the hall on Nov. 26. Approximately 450 people attended the holiday celebration, which was replete with traditional fare. With the nation already fighting the war against terrorism and readying for possible action against Iraq, patriotism permeated the festivities. As in 2001, a Marine Corps color guard (4th Marine Division, 23rd Regiment) inspired the crowd. Guest speakers included House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Many more visitors also were on hand, including officials from the U.S. Maritime Administration; the California Labor Federation; Seafarers-contracted Patriot Shipholding, American Ship Management, Matson, CSX Lines, and Crowley; and the American Maritime Officers; the International Boatmen’s Union; the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association; the Marine Firemen’s Union; and the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific, plus several other unions. The aforementioned companies donated food for the earlyafternoon feast. Alioto’s Restaurant on Fishermen’s Wharf cooked 25 turkeys and 18 hams for the event, while several Seafarers volunteered for additional meal preparation and presentation. Recertified Stewards Louella Sproul and Jill Prescott, Chief Stewards Peter Ciddio and Steve Valencia, and Chief Cooks John Stein, John Blasquez and Manuel Guanga were among those who pitched in to ensure everything was “just right,” from the main course through dessert. Additionally, Bosun Mate George Pino carried the U.S. Merchant Marine flag during the opening ceremonies, while OMU Kevin Cooper served as Sgt. at Arms. In addition to the color-guard presentation and the remarks by Pelosi and Brown, one of the day’s highlights was a surprise birthday cake for Jack Henning, retired executive secretary-treasurer of the California Labor Federation. SIU Asst. Vice President Nick Celona, longtime coordinator of the holiday gathering, commended all who have helped handle the steadily growing event. “So many people have been generous with their time and in donating the food,” he said. “Because of that generosity and effort, we’re able to bring together labor, business and government for a happy occasion. The nicest compliment you can get is when people come up to you afterward and say they want to come back next year.” January 2003 Holiday Banquet at SIU Hall Warms Hearts, Fills Tummies San Francisco Event: Bigger, Better Every Year Members of the 4th Marine Division, 23rd Regiment present the colors. Pictured from the left are Cpl. Khothavong, Sgt. Harmon, Cpl. Pensyl and Lance Cpl. Nguyen. At far right is SIU Bosun Mate George Pino, carrying the U.S. Merchant Marine flag. Above and at right: An estimated 450 people attended the holiday gathering at the SIU hall in San Francisco. Volunteers are an indispensable part of the yearly feast. Among those lending their time and talents to the 2002 event were (at left, from left) Chief Stewards Ciddio and Steve Valencia and (below, from left) Chief Cook John Stein, Chief Steward Peter Ciddio, Chief Cooks John Blasquez and Manuel Guanga. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (greeted by, from left, SIU VP Nick Marrone, AMO VP Gus Guzelian and SIU Asst. VP Nick Celona), a regular at the annual celebration at the SIU hall, received a rousing welcome from the crowd. Below, a sign offers best wishes to the congresswoman for her recent election. San Francisco Mayor Brown talks to the crowd. Willie Jack Henning (center), retired executive secretarytreasurer of the California Labor Federation, was presented with a cake commemorating his 87th birthday. Pictured at right is retired SIU VP West Coast George McCartney. Anyone who wasn’t full by the end of the afternoon had only him- or herself to blame. Renee Marrone kicked off the gathering by singing the National Anthem and God Bless America. Restaurant owner Joe Alioto, pictured with his cousin Angela, arranged to have 25 turkeys and 18 hams cooked for the meal. Seafarers-contracted Matson Navigation donated some of the food—so it’s only fair that they also got to eat some. Pictured from the left are Matson Manager-Fleet Maintenance Joe Rego, Supervisor of Vessel Operations Jim Mann and AdministratorMarine Personnel Tammy Findley. Seafarers LOG 7 �South Boston WWII Memorial Includes Merchant Mariners Supporting Unionism in Houston Names of SIU Bosun, FOWT Are Listed Two Seafarers are confirmed to be among those permanently memorialized at the South Boston World War II Memorial in South Boston, Mass. Bosun Stanley Peshen and FOWT Arthur Joseph Lyon were among the names of 19 U.S. merchant mariners from South Boston who paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. Including the Seafarers and other civilian mariners, the $300,000 memorial—dedicated Oct. 13, 2002—bears the names of 215 South Boston men who died during the war. In addition to Peshen and Lyon, the following names—all merchant mariners—also appear on the memorial: John J. Cannon, William P. Carr, John C. Cathey, Anthony Dobrzinewsky, Patrick J. Feeney, Gerard Finn, John J. Flaherty, William J. Geier Jr., Frederick L. Griffin, John E. Hannigan, Robert P. Holt, Coleman A. Kelly, Michael F. Noonan, Charles A. Sawiskus, Charles J. Shipelis, John R. Thomas and John Vlicokos. A bronze plaque on the memorial states, “The United States Merchant Marine has faithfully served our country in times of war and peace hauling cargo to every corner of the world.” More than 6,800 U.S. civilian merchant seamen lost their lives during World War II. Their causality rate was the second highest of any service. Six hundred were taken prisoner and more than 700 of their ships were sunk. U.S. mariners also played a vital role in the Korean Conflict, especially in the rescue of 14,000 Korean civilians by the SS Meredith Victory. During Vietnam, U.S.-flag ships crewed by civilian seamen carried 95 percent of the supplies used by our Armed Forces. During the Persian Gulf War, U.S. mariners were vital to the most colossal sealift operation since D-Day. Following the tragic attacks of 9-11, professional merchant mariners and midshipmen from the United States Merchant Marine Academy transported people and equipment, and moved food and supplies to lower Manhattan. Their efforts improved rescue operations and helped save many lives. Seafarers on Nov. 21 joined thousands of demonstrators in several locations across the country in a national day of action against Wal-Mart, America’s largest corporation and retailer. In more than 100 demonstrations in 40 cities, grassroots activists, union members, elected representatives and leaders of community and faith-based groups called on Wal-Mart to stop interfering with the workers’ desire to win a voice at work and provide affordable health care, decent wages and pensions. Above, holding signs at the Houston rally are (standing, from left) SIU Patrolman Dave Heindel, AB Jeffery Bell, DEU Luis Sepulveda, DEU Adel Irani, OS Mike Russo, AB Shwe Aung, (kneeling) SA Pedro Rochez and SA Romulo Arzu. Photos at right: Seafarers support members of the Machinists union in trying to organize auto technicians at a local Houston Toyota dealership. From the top are SIU Patrolman Dave Heindel and AB Greg Cavillo; AB Dave Hawkins; and SA Richard Blakey and Bosun Mike Brown. SeaLand Florida Returns Home to Houston These photos, sent to the LOG by GUDE John Cooper, were taken while the SeaLand Florida was returning to its home port of Houston following a recent run to northern Europe. At left: AB Blair Baker, left, Recertified Bosun Patrick Rankin, center, and Unlicensed Apprentice Darius McCastle team up to repair a damaged cable. QEE Emmett “Rick” Neathery attends to his duties in the engine room of the USSM containership. Below, Unlicensed Apprentice Keith Palmisano strips and waxes the stairs of the USSM vessel. At left, following his shift, he poses with GUDE John Cooper, who provided these photos. M Angelina Willoughby practices some of the many skills she has learned as an unlicensed apprentice aboard the SeaLand Florida to keep the vessel spotless. Above, she mops the deck in the main engine room and, at right, applies a fresh coat of paint to that same room. 8 Seafarers LOG January 2003 �Pensioner Duhe Works from Bell to Bell Seafaring life was a good one for Norman J. Duhe, but retirement is proving to be even more exciting. Duhe, now 63, started his maritime career with the NMU in the mid-1960s and joined the SIU in 1970, first sailing as a messman aboard the Cities Service Miami. He progressed up the ranks of the steward department, completing the steward recertification program—the highest level of training available to members who sail in that department—in 1986. So, after nearly 40 years at sea, he was ready to enjoy well deserved retirement in January of this year and spend more time at home in Slidell, La. with his wife. But just three months after leaving his last ship, Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Stonewall Jackson, the Louisiana native passed by a restaurant in his hometown, which had been closed, and he saw an opportunity to open his own establishment. He bought and refurbished the place and called it the “Dinner Bell.” The name came about, he says, because at one time he worked aboard the The Dinner Bell of Slidell serves great seafood, po’ boys, Italian food and certified angus beef. Liberty Bell, and his wife called it her “dinner bell,” a reference to the fact that he brought home a good salary. “I did look forward to retiring and taking things a little easier,” Duhe said. “But now I find myself busier than ever, working here from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.” Duhe was used to ordering all the food supplies aboard ship and ensuring that the quality of food that came out of the galley was the best, so that part of his new job is quite familiar to him. He also does quite a bit of the cooking himself, especially in the mornings, although he does have other help in the kitchen as well as a professional wait staff. Black angus steak is one of the specialties, but the Dinner Bell also is becoming well known for its seafood and “the best gumbo in town,” Duhe says. They cook and serve just about anything from steaks to spaghetti and meatballs to po’ boys and virtually everything in between, including some of the most tender roast beef and the ever-popular crawfish etoufée. And specials are offered each day of the week: red beans and rice, babyback ribs and catfish, just to name a few. The restaurant is open seven days a week, and children under the age of 12 can eat free Monday through Thursday nights when accompanied by an adult ordering from the menu. Managing a restaurant is hard work, but Duhe finds time to not only run the Dinner Bell, but also work part-time for Waterman, helping make up lists of groceries needed aboard their ships. Duhe and his restaurant were recently given a boost when they were featured in the dining-out section of the Slidell (La.) Sentry-News, but word of mouth of the good fare and good service at the Dinner Bell is work- Recertified Steward Norman Duhe sits in front of the board showing the day’s specials at his restaurant in Slidell, La. ing well on its own. “I want to make a success out of this business,” Duhe said, “by serving good food, giving excellent service and being family oriented.” Attn: Seafarers Fiery WWII Sinking Didn’t Deter Nomikos from Going Back to Sea In some ways, retiree Nicolas Nomikos recalls, it looked like a bright spring day aboard the SIU-crewed Liberty Ship Thomas G. Masaryk. Problem was, the illumination didn’t come from the sun. Nomikos and the Masaryk were part of a 50-ship convoy heading toward Halifax, Nova Scotia at night on April 16, 1944 when a German submarine torpedoed his vessel—along with about 15 others. “Our cargo included 10 to 12 planes, gasoline, ammunition and depth charges,” recalled Nomikos, who last month celebrated his 90th birthday. “The explosion and the fire were so big, it made the sky look like it was daytime—a sunny day.” Unable to access the ship’s lifeboat, 20 or so crew members from the Masaryk took the life raft and stayed on it for a few hours, until around midnight. “That’s when we found [an empty] lifeboat from another ship which had also been torpedoed,” said Nomikos. “We transferred to the lifeboat, which provided a lot ABOVE: Brother Nomikos is pictured during his sailing days (top) and more recently near his home in Brooklyn. LEFT: A sampling of Nomikos’ warservice records and commendations. Some contain misspellings (e.g., Nomicos instead of the correct Nomikos). January 2003 more space. The next morning, the British Coast Guard picked us up and took us to Tobruk, Libya on the Mediterranean Sea. We stayed there about six days (waiting for transportation) and then were transported to Alexandria, Egypt. My return trip to the United States was aboard an NMU ship.” Like so many of his fellow Seafarers who escaped death during World War II, Nomikos didn’t hesitate to return to sea. He continued sailing as a steward and chief cook, earning the Atlantic, Pacific and Mediterranean Middle East War Zone Bars along with the Merchant Marine Combat Bar, among other citations. “I wanted to serve my country,” he stated. Nomikos joined the SIU in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1943 and still lives there. He sailed until 1968. Reflecting on his career at sea, he said, “It’s a good life. Without the SIU, it would have been impossible to make it. The SIU is the best union. It has the best benefits for members, and today the benefits cover families, too. There’s no other union like it.” A native of Greece, Nomikos recently sent some of his war-era paperwork to the Paul Hall Memorial Library in Piney Point, Md. “so the new SIU brothers can remember the old-timers.” Meanwhile, he offered some advice to the membership: “Support SPAD (the union’s voluntary political action fund) and support the union. SPAD is what it takes to help us get maritime legislation passed. This is a way of life—you got to help one another.” These days, Nomikos is “blessed with good health. I do my own cooking. No matter the weather, I walk 15 to 20 blocks every day.” He added that since his retirement, the SIU never has missed sending him a check. He also enjoys reading the Seafarers LOG. “The first thing I look at is who retired and who died,” Nomikos said. He concluded, “From 1943 to 2002, the SIU has come a long, long way.” Seafarers LOG 9 �School Sets New Career Tracks For Deck, Engine Dept. Mariners New Paths to Success Emphasize Practical Demonstration of Skills Following exhaustive efforts to logically restructure and improve its curriculums for deck and engine department mariners, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education this month is launching new training matrixes designed to help Seafarers advance their careers. Members currently holding any classification QMED 4 through QMED 1 are not impacted by the new system. They do not have to “retrain.” However, if they want to advance from a cur- Deck Department Training Matrix Module Total Weeks Prerequisite Courses and Number of Weeks Enhancement Courses* Additional Sea Time After Module Mod 1 4 BST Tank Asst. DL (2) STOS (2) *Basic Math WB 120 days Mod 2 6 Basic Math Test STOS Water SurvivalLifeboatman (2) AB (4) Mod 3 4 360 days’ sea time Mod 4 Adv. Fire Fighting (2) *Int. Math WB Med. Care Provider (1) Fast Rescue Boat (1) 120 4 Int. Math Test Tank PIC Barge (1) Basic Rules AB Fund. Navigation (2) of the Road (1) 120 Mod 5 4 AB Radar-Original (2) Basic Fund. Navigation ARPA (1) Shiphandling (1) 120 Mod 6 4 AB Radar Mod 7 6 AB, plus modules 1-6 Adv. Math for Tankerman PIC (1) Celestial Nav. (2) Celestial Nav. (3) 120 Mod 8 4 AB Radar/ARPA, modules 1-6 BRM (1) Visual Comm. (1) Stability (1) 120 Mod 9 8 GMDSS (2) ECDIS (1) *Adv. Math WB Meteorology Advanced Shiphandling (1) rent classification, they will do so through the new system. The fresh career tracks consist of new courses along with some old ones that have been updated. Students may follow the paths all the way from entry ratings to licensed positions in the deck and engine departments, respectively. “The career path revisions mainly are due to Coast Guard requirements stemming from the 1995 amendments to the STCW convention,” noted Paul Hall Center Assistant Vocational Director J.C. Wiegman. “Under STCW, advancement depends on practical demonstrations of skills. The training matrixes reflect those requirements.” In the deck department, training consists of nine modules. It begins with the equivalent of “phase 3” of the unlicensed apprentice program and continues through a course called officer in charge of a navigational watch— essentially the old third mate course. Along the way, mariners face sea-time requirements in between training modules. The engine department matrix is more expansive because of the greater number of engine ratings, but the individual paths basically mirror the deck department format. After completing the first three modules (and accumulating enough sea time), students may choose from among four avenues leading to certification as, respectively, QMED machinist (QMED dayworker), QMED watchstander, QMED pumpman, and QMED electrician. Those interested in pursuing an engine department license may continue on another track (“officer in charge of an engineering watch”) culminating in any one or more of several licenses. More details about this matrix will be published in next month’s LOG. Simulator training will be a key component in each of the new career tracks. Students will utilize the new Haven steam simulator, the Transas electric plant simulator, the Transas slow and medium speed diesel simulator, and others to assist them in completing their assessments. For more information, contact the admissions department at the school at (301) 994-0010, extension 5202. 120 AB, plus Officer in Charge (12)(Student schedules USCG exam) all modules *The workbooks aren’t mandatory, but are highly recommended by the Paul Hall Center staff. Prerequisites for advancement include a basic skills test. These workbooks should help enable students to work at their own pace and master the needed skills. The books are available via the Paul Hall Center. Unlicensed Engineering Career Track — Part 1 Module Total Weeks Prerequisite Courses and Number of Weeks Required Enhancement Courses Additional Sea Time After Module Mod 1 4 BST Engine Utility (4) Basic Math WB 120 Mod 2 8 Engine Utility QMED Oiler (6) QMED/FWT (2) Int. Math WB 180 Mod 3 12 FOWT Auxiliary Plant Maint. 1 (6) Int. Math WB Auxiliary Plant Maint. 2 (6) 120 Deck and engine department students at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. will utilize simulators as part of the new career tracks. The union is working to ensure that contracts incorporate the new career tracks, in accordance with STCW mandates. Next month’s issue will contain information on the career track for engine department mariners seeking a license. (Results in attaining QMED Jr. Eng. endorsement) Unlicensed Engineering Career Track — Part 2 Module Total Weeks *Prerequisite Courses and Number of Weeks Additional Sea Time After Courses *Prerequisite Classes Required Additional Sea Time After Courses *Prerequisite Courses and number of weeks Mod 4-1 Dayworker 18 QMED Jr. Engineer QMED Any Rating Basic Welding (3) Basic Machine Tool Ops (3) 120 QMED 3 Machinist Adv. Plant Maint. (6) 120 QMED 2 Adv. Fabrication (6) Mod 4-2 Watchstander 18 QMED Jr. Engineer QMED Any Rating Automated Plant Ops (4) Basic Gas Turbine Ops (2) 120 QMED 3 Watchstander Process Control and Instrumentation (6) 120 QMED 2 Aux. and Propulsion Plant TS (3) Aux. & Prop. Plant Casualty Control (3) Mod 4-3 Pumpman 22 QMED Jr. Engineer QMED Any Rating Basic Welding (3) Basic Machine Tool Ops (3) Tank. Asst. DL (2) 120 QMED 3 Pumpman Automated Cargo Ops (2) Adv. Power Plant Maint. (6) 120 QMED 2 Adv. Fabrication (6) Mod 4-4 Electrician 22 QMED Jr. Engineer QMED Any Rating Basic Marine Electrical Maint. (8) 120 QMED 3 Electrician Adv. Electrical Maint. (8) 120 QMED 2 Process Control (3) *Please note that the prerequisites are met by completing the previous module—or the earlier part of the same module—and required sea time. For instance, the requirements for starting Module 4-1 are Modules 1-3 plus the appropriate sea time. In each module, “QMED 3” and “QMED 2” are attained by completing the courses and sea time listed within that module. 10 Seafarers LOG Programmable Controllers (3) or Reefer Syst. Maint. (3) Reefer Cont. Maint. (3) or Electrohydraulics (3) Variable Speed Drives, Pedestal/Gantry Crane Maint. (3) January 2003 �Paul H all Center School S upplem m ent This handy version of the Paul Hall Center’s catalog is printed in the Seafarerss LOG as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep it for reference. Paul Hall Center Course Guide-2003 F ounded in 1967, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a leading provider of vocational schooling for U.S. Merchant Mariners. The school also offers academic support, including degree programs and collegecredit recommendations. The Paul Hall Center is equipped with state-of-the-art training tools. The school features an experienced, helpful staff, and is located in an environment that’s conducive to learning. Students should note that courses and class dates may change due to the manpower needs of SIU-contracted companies. Therefore, Seafarers should check the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-todate class listings. Schedules also are available on the web site www.seafarers.org, in the Paul Hall Center section. The basic eligibility for students 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 Additional information about licensed engine career track courses will be published in the next edition of the LOG. 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, then the upgrader must meet all Coast Guard requirements prior to taking the class. 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) 994-0010. Deck Department Courses Able Seaman This four-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, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, anchoring and mooring, and aids to navigation. Students must have a lifeboat endorsement in order to take the AB course. Students completing the AB course must attend the Government Vessels course immediately afterward. (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Steward Department Courses 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’ 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, two-week 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 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. 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 enroll. This is a 12-week class. January 2003 ARPA - Automatic Radar Plotting Aids This course of instruction incorporates the use of ARPA simulation equipment to operate, observe and utilize the radar plotting aids. Students will gain an understanding of the limitations of the aids as well as their performance factors, sensor inputs and malfunctions and will gain a knowledge of tracking capabilities, processing, operational warnings and target acquisition. Prerequisites: Radar Observer course. Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems The course provides training in the basic theory and use of electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) for those who will be in charge of a navigation watch on vessels equipped with ECDIS. Students learn to use, update and verify electronic chart information. The training comprises all safety-relevant aspects and aims beyond the use of operational controls. All theoretical aspects and major characteristics of ECDIS data, such as data contents, system integration, information layers and data updating, are covered in depth. Prerequisites: General Admission requirements; ARPA certificate; Radar certificate; Terrestrial Navigation training for license preparation; USCGapproved STCW Basic Safety Training course. Bridge Resource Management —Unlimited Bridge Resource ManagementUnlimited is a five-day, 37-hour U.S. Coast Guard-approved Category 1 course. The course is designed for persons with significant shipping experience who hold or are seeking a U.S. Coast Guard license. This course fulfills the training requirements of effective bridge teamwork as set forth in STCW 95, A-II/1, A-II/2 and B-VIII/2 and 46 CFR 10.25 and 10.209. Topics include situational awareness and air chain analysis, international regulations for the prevention of collisions at sea, voyage planning and record keeping, bridge procedures, navigational watchstanding, pilot bridge interaction, vessel emergencies and effective communications.There will be extensive time spent in the full mission bridge simulator. Prerequisites: Current Radar certification and ARPA. Celestial Navigation The three-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 amplitude and azimuth, star identification, and care and use of the sextant. GMDSS Applicants for this 70-hour course must hold a 200-ton or great license, or show a current U.S. Coast Guard approval letter indicating they are eligible to sit for a license greater than 200 tons. The class is designed to meet the requirements set forth in Table AIV/2 or the amended STCW convention. Topics include principles of the global marine distress and safety system communications, distress alerting and operational procedures for VHF DSC, INMARST-C, MF/HF, NAVTEX, EPIRB, SART and VHF (SCT). The course blends classroom instruction and practical exercises. Lifeboat/Water Survival 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 drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launching and recovery, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Additionally, students learn practical 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.) Radar Observer/ Unlimited 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 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. Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman This course is designed for deck trainees who need a fast track to Ratings Forming Part of the Navigational Watch. It is a Coast Guard-approved Category 1 course that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 12.05.3(c) and STCW Table A-II/4. Topics covered in the course include: anchoring, mooring, knottying, gyro and magnetic compass, wheel watch, error chain analysis and pilot interactions, helm control, rules of the road, IALA buoy systems, shipboard communications, helm watch relief and lookout watch. Officer in Charge Upgraders in the officer in charge of a navigation watch course will study all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard license exam for third mate. The 12-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, watchkeeping, ship maneuvering, construction and stability. Seafarers LOG 11 �Engine Department Courses Many engine department courses have prerequisites. For example, to be accepted for Advanced Refrigeration/Containers, students must have successfully completed Basic Marine Electrical Maintenance and Refrigeration System Maintenance and Operations. Fireman/Watertender and Oiler This eight-week course of instruction leads to U.S. Coast Guard endorsement as a fireman/oiler watertender as well as an STCW certification as a rating forming part of the engineering watch. Modules of instruction include an introduction to marine engineering, piping systems, auxiliary systems and machinery, electrical generating plants, slow and medium-speed diesel propulsion plants and steam propulsion plants. The primary emphasis is on plant operations and practical exercises with extensive use of the state-of-the-art auxiliary, electrical generating, motor propulsion and steam propulsion plant simulators. Students completing the FOWT course must attend the Government Vessels course immediately afterward. QMED Junior Engineer The course of instruction leading to the QMED Junior Engineer and QMED Deck Engineer endorsement is a 12-week course encompassing four separate modules: Auxiliary Plant Maintenance, Basic Refrigeration and HVAC, Basic Electricity and Basic Propulsion Systems. The student will receive cognitive and practical mechanical skills required as a rated member of the engine department. Topics covered include pumps, drive couplings, heat exchangers, valves, distilling plants, oil/water separators, air compressors, marine sewage treatment plants, auxiliary boilers, hydraulics, fundamentals of electricity, batteries, DC and AC theory, motor controllers, distribution systems, generators and communication systems, fundamentals of diesel engines, bearing and gears, lubrication theory, system and maintenance, fuel systems and purifiers, refrigeration theory, safety, introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic troubleshooting, introduction to HVAC, EPA refrigeration technician testing and certification. Prerequisites: FOWT or QMED Oiler Recommended: Completion of Basic Math. Basic Machine Tool Ops The course of instruction leading to the QMED machinist endorsement in the dayworker career track concentrates on hands-on operation of the engine lathe. The student will demonstrate competency in threading, tapering, meal cutting, use of a 4-jaw chuck. The curriculum includes the use of measuring tools, drill press operation and power tools used aboard ship. The student also will demonstrate the ability to use a milling attachment and milling machine. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating or QMED Junior Engineer Class 4 * Completion of basic welding is required to complete the requirements of the machinist program. *Completion of the tanker assistant dangerous liquid course is required to complete the requirements for the pumpman endorsement. Advanced Plant Maint. This six-week course of instruction in the Dayworker career track 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. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating or QMED Junior Engineer/Machinist Class 3 Recommended: Completion of Basic and Intermediate Math. 12 Seafarers LOG Basic Marine Electrical Maintenance The eight-week course of instruction leading to the QMED electrician endorsement in the electrical career track 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, single-speed AC motors and across-the-line starters, and wiring techniques. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating or QMED Junior Engineer Class 4. Advanced Electrical Maintenance This eight-week course of instruction in the electrician career track provides advanced skills required of a shipboard electrician. 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. Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Marine Electrical Maintenance or Marine Electrical Maintenance I Recommended: Completion of Intermediate and Advanced Math; Completion of Computer Basics. Diesel Engine Technology equipment. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating or QMED Junior Engineer Class 4 Recommended: Completion of Basic and Intermediate Math; Completion of Computer Basics. Programmable Logic Controllers This course of instruction in the electrician career track is designed to meet the competencies of Table A-III/2 of the STCW code, “Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management level for the operation of electrical and control equipment, testing and maintenance of electrical equipment and fault diagnosis.” The curriculum includes theory and application of PLCs, function block diagrams, ladder logic diagrams, ladder logic programming, computer numbering systems, boolean algebra, analog I/Os hardware PLC domain and logic gates. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating Class 2 or QMED Electrician Class 2 Recommended: Completion of Intermediate and Advanced Math; Completion of Computer Basic and Advanced; Completion of Digital Electronics; Completion of Instrumentation. Process Control This course of instruction in the electrician career track consists of classroom and practical training in instrumentation and control systems. The course includes instrument calibration, adjustment of controllers, actuators, transmitters, transducers and preventive maintenance associated with monitoring systems. The course will satisfy the training and assessment requirements of Section A-III/2 Table A-III/2 electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management level. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating Class 2 or QMED Electrician Class 2 Recommended: Completion of Intermediate and Advanced Math; Completion of Computer Basic and Advanced; Completion of Basic Marine Electrical Maintenance; Completion of Basic Electronics. Process Control and Instrumentation 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 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. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating or equivalent inland experience. This course of instruction in the watchstander career track consists of classroom and practical training in instrumentation and control systems used in automated motor and steam plants. This basic course includes instrument calibration, adjustment of controllers, pneumatic actuators, transmitters, transducers and preventive maintenance associated with main propulsion monitoring systems. Extensive use of slow speed diesel simulator and steam simulator in monitoring normal plant mode operations is utilized. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating Class 3 or QMED Junior Engineer Class 3 Recommended Courses: Completion of Intermediate and Advanced Math; Completion of Computer Basic and Advanced. Basic Gas Turbine Ops Hydraulics The course of instruction in the watchstander career track is designed to meet the competencies of Table A-III/1 of the STCW Code, “Operate Main and Auxiliary Machinery and Associated Control Systems restricted for gas turbine propulsion plants.” The course topics include thermodynamics, construction, terminology, start sequencing, control instrumentation and monitoring. The student will demonstrate competency in aligning fuel oil system, lube oil, CRP, air start, synthetic lubricants, lock wiring and other maintenance requirements associated with gas turbines and auxiliary support equipment. Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating or QMED Junior Engineer Class 4 Recommended: Completion of Basic and Intermediate Math; Completion of Computer Basics. Automated Plant Ops The course of instruction in the watchstander career track consists of classroom and practical training in operational controls of automated boiler equipment. The course topics include remote controls for all components in the steam and water cycle, feed and condensate system, generators, fire pumps and auxiliary support 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 Paul Hall Center certificate of graduation will be issued. Prerequisite: 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. Prerequisites: Basic Electronics. Automated Cargo Ops This course of instruction in the pumpman career track includes classroom and simulator training in all facets of liquid cargo loading and discharge. 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 Paul Hall Center certificate of graduation will be issued. Prerequisite: QMED-Any Rating Class 3 or QMED Junior Engineer/Pumpman Class 3 Recommended: Completion of Basic and Intermediate Math; Completion of Computer Basic. *Advanced plant maintenance must be completed for advancement to QMED Class 2. Refrigeration System Maintenance & Ops 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 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. Prerequisites: Marine Electrical Maintenance I and Basic Refrigeration Systems. Welding Classroom instruction and on-the-job training compose 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 Paul Hall Center certificate of graduation will be issued. Third Assistant Engr. 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 tur- bines, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning and auxiliary systems. January 2003 �All Departments: Upgrading & Specialty Courses All students attending upgrading programs at the Paul Hall Center participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Government vessels, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, industrial relations and fire fighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Government Vessels This three-week class is open to Seafarers sailing in any department. The course is structured as three one-week, 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 Spill Prevention and 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. Hazmat Recertification Available for personnel who have completed 24- or 40-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 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. weight, Nautilus or Universal weight training, which can be used to gain, lose or maintain body weight. Aerobic and swimming programs also are available. Basic Fire Fighting Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL) The one-week basic fire fighting course provides students with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, fire fighting 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 Paul Hall Center. Advanced Fire Fighting During this two-week course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for fire fighting. The class covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crew members 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 fire fighting drills. Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Paul Hall Center, 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 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 Fitness The U.S. Coast Guard places certain physical requirements on all mariners. To ensure the U.S.-flag fleet has physically fit crew members, 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 This is a 10-day, U.S. Coast Guard-approved, Category 1 course. 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 characteristics, 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 fire fighting, confined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, LNG ship operations, personal safety, LNG safety, hazardous material, LNG cargo tank (level indicators, temperature), LNG cargo pump (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.) STCW - Proficiency in Survival Craft This 37-hour, five-day course helps Seafarers develop the required knowledge and application skills for water survival including launch, use and recovery of survival craft as well as the proper use of survival equipment. Additionally, the student will learn the procedures necessary to take charge of and maintain a survival craft and how to protect embarked personnel while on board. STCW - Crowd Management STCW - Crisis Mgmt. This seven-hour course is designed for any person having responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situation on passenger ships. The training includes organizing the safe movement of passengers when embarking and disembarking, organizing shipboard emergency procedures, optimizing the use of resources, controlling responses to emergencies, controlling passengers and other personnel during emergency situations, and the establishing and maintaining of effective communications. STCW - Medical Care Provider This three-day, 21-hour course is designed for SIU members who are employed or may be employed on U.S.-flag ships. It meets STCW requirements. Students successfully completing this course must take a refresher course within five years or provide information to the U.S. Coast Guard documenting maintenance of medical skills. Cardiopulmonary (CPR) certification must be renewed annually. Training as a medical first aid provider is the second level of medical training required by STCW. Topics include a review of cardiac and airway management, rescuer safety, body structure, examination of trauma victims and medical patients, head and spinal injuries, treatment of burns, musculoskeletal injuries medical care of rescued persons, obtaining radio medical advice, medication administration and sterilization techniques. Candidates for the course must possess current certification from the American Red Cross for CPR for the Professional Rescuer or an equivalent certification issued through a similar authorizing agency. All FOWT, AB and Junior Engineer applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $280 with their applica- This four-hour course profiles the required knowledge and applicable skills for crowd management including controlling a crowd in an emergency situation, locating safety and emergency equipment on board a vessel, compliance with the ship’s emergency procedures, effective communications during an emergency and demonstration of the use of personal life-saving devices. tion. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. Academic Department Courses 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 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 for many years has successfully prepared SIU members to pass the test. (Prior to taking the test in Maryland, a 12-week residency is required.) ematical 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 Paul Hall Center, are encouraged to enroll in this program. Students may enter these classes while attending upgrader courses or may enroll in an extended ABE course offered throughout the year. 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 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. Adult Basic Education Basic Vocational Support Program The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program assists students in improving their basic language, technical vocabulary and math- The Basic Vocational Support Program assists students in improving course-specific vocational language and mathemat- January 2003 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 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. College Program The Paul Hall Center 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 center 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. Seafarers LOG 13 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. for the first few months of the new year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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 Steward Upgrading Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning Jan. 4. Recertification Steward February 3 March 3 Bosun October 6 November 3 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler January 13 February 21 Course Arrival Date Date of Completion QMED January 13 April 4 Able Seaman January 20 February 14 Welding Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* January 27 January 31 January 6 February 3 January 24 February 21 Engine Utility (EU) January 27 March 17 February 21 April 11 (*must have radar unlimited) Bridge Resource Management (BRM) — Inland February 3 February 7 Celestial Navigation May 12 May 30 GMDSS (Simulator) February 3 February 14 Lifeboatman/Water Survival January 6 February 17 March 31 January 17 February 28 April 11 Radar January 13 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) Officer in Charge Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting February 3 February 14 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW February 17 February 21 January 24 Fast Rescue Boat January 27 January 31 February 10 March 31 February 21 April 11 Government Vessels January 20 March 10 February 7 March 28 January 13 March 7 Medical Care Provider January 20 January 24 Tankerman (PIC) Barge* January 13 January 17 January 27 February 7 Inland Department Courses Bridge Resource Management–Inland Bridge Resource Management–Inland is a five-day, 37-hour U.S. Coast Guard-approved Category 1 course. The course is designed for persons holding a limited license. This course fulfills the training requirements of effective bridge teamwork as set forth in STCW 95, AII/1, A-II/2 and B-VIII/2 and 46 CFR 10.25 and 10.209. The objective of this course is to provide limited licensed members seeking near coastal or ocean endorsement with the knowledge and skills necessary to supervise a navigational watch. Topics include situational awareness and air chain analysis, voyage planning and record keeping, bridge procedures, navigational watchstanding, pilot bridge interaction, vessel emergencies and effective communications.There will be extensive time spent in the full mission bridge simulator. (Course entry requirement is current radar certification.) Engine Room 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. Engine Room Operations & Maintenance This course is designed for inland personnel 14 Seafarers LOG Safety Specialty Courses with intermediate skills to prepare assistant engineers for all phases of engineroom operations and routine maintenance. Additionally, the two-week curriculum prepares students to assume the duties of the chief engineer. Engine Room Troubleshooting & Casualty Control (*must have basic fire fighting) Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* (*must have basic fire fighting) Academic Department Courses 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. This two-week course is an advanced skills program designed to upgrade the skills of the chief engineer for handling emergencies and other non-routine operating conditions. Tankerman (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.) 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 SIUcontracted vessel OR equivalent inland experience in order to take the limited license/license prep exam.) January 2003 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 16 — DECEMBER 15, 2002 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 4 1 5 33 30 17 28 23 19 5 0 8 18 0 33 25 251 1 3 8 3 16 21 7 19 15 12 4 7 5 10 5 21 12 169 2 2 1 2 18 17 3 6 14 8 2 2 2 6 5 9 10 109 0 4 1 5 16 33 9 10 19 7 5 0 7 18 0 17 14 165 0 5 1 5 18 24 8 10 18 10 0 3 3 10 1 8 13 137 0 1 0 6 6 24 3 5 7 11 1 3 2 7 1 8 9 94 2 1 1 1 8 5 0 1 10 6 0 2 1 2 1 7 5 53 0 4 1 4 9 11 4 10 10 6 2 0 3 7 1 9 2 83 0 2 0 4 12 22 10 12 19 4 1 1 3 13 2 19 21 145 0 0 0 3 3 8 4 2 5 9 0 2 0 4 0 3 9 52 1 1 0 4 1 3 0 2 2 6 0 2 2 3 0 2 2 31 0 0 1 5 5 18 1 7 8 6 1 1 2 11 1 15 18 100 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 0 0 5 3 4 0 2 3 0 1 0 2 5 0 6 2 34 0 2 0 12 14 15 8 11 27 6 0 17 4 11 0 19 3 149 0 2 2 8 11 22 1 6 21 12 0 16 2 6 0 10 13 132 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 4 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 1 17 0 0 0 8 13 9 2 2 20 3 0 6 3 16 0 9 5 96 Totals All Departments 567 464 325 365 351 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 2 1 5 14 16 5 10 11 11 1 6 5 12 1 18 13 131 0 3 1 0 4 5 1 8 6 7 2 2 1 4 2 8 3 57 0 2 0 3 23 29 3 12 17 7 0 1 7 13 0 23 18 158 3 5 1 13 50 57 25 44 50 26 6 1 16 34 1 60 47 439 2 2 7 11 18 46 16 24 25 23 5 13 9 13 10 31 21 276 4 3 2 5 36 30 4 15 40 8 1 1 2 7 6 20 27 211 0 7 0 9 34 41 13 14 21 11 3 5 7 18 2 17 23 225 0 4 0 5 8 32 5 7 18 26 3 9 7 9 2 21 14 170 3 2 2 5 19 8 3 4 21 8 1 2 0 6 1 12 15 112 0 3 1 9 0 20 2 8 11 1 2 1 1 3 1 11 6 80 0 0 0 4 4 13 1 1 9 5 0 2 3 3 0 7 15 67 0 5 0 13 25 31 12 18 23 10 4 4 1 35 1 32 35 249 1 0 1 5 4 13 4 4 9 21 1 3 1 2 0 3 14 86 1 0 0 6 6 7 2 1 8 8 0 2 2 2 0 4 5 54 0 2 2 2 1 6 1 6 8 3 0 5 2 1 0 3 3 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 5 5 0 7 10 0 2 0 4 9 0 10 5 69 2 6 2 28 27 25 13 13 53 18 0 26 6 16 1 29 7 272 1 8 2 24 44 44 6 16 58 21 2 19 5 14 0 37 20 321 151 295 982 804 698 2 0 0 1 2 5 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 29 0 1 0 2 7 13 3 2 8 2 2 0 2 9 0 15 4 70 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 0 0 4 2 5 4 3 1 6 0 2 1 6 0 2 8 44 0 1 1 0 1 5 0 2 3 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 20 ENTRY DEPARTMENT *“Total Registered” means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. **“Registered on Beach” means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. January 2003 Piney Point .............Monday: February 3, March 3 Algonac ..................Friday: February 7, March 7 Baltimore ................Thursday: February 6, March 6 Boston.....................Friday: February 7, March 7 Duluth........................Wednesday: February 12, March 12 Honolulu .................Friday: January 17, February 14 Houston ..................Monday: February 10, March 10 Jacksonville ............Thursday: February 6, March 6 Jersey City ...............Wednesday: February 19, March 19 Mobile ....................Wednesday: February 12, March 12 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: February 18, March 18 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Trip Reliefs February & March 2003 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters New Orleans ...........Tuesday: February 11, March 11 New York................Tuesday: February 4, March 4 Norfolk ...................Thursday: February 6, March 6 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: February 5, March 5 Port Everglades.......Thursday: February 13, March 13 San Francisco .........Thursday: February 13, March 13 San Juan..................Thursday: February 6, March 6 St. Louis .................Friday: February 14, March 14 Tacoma ...................Friday: February 21, March 21 Wilmington ...............Tuesday: February 18* ................................Monday: March 17 ................................*(change created by Presidents’ Day) .................................... Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals FELIX PATRICK DURAND JR. Elizabeth Patricia Durand Courville is trying to locate her father, Felix Patrick Durand Jr. Anyone with information regarding Mr. Durand, please contact Elizabeth and Scott Courville at 322 Queen Anne Drive, Slidell, LA 70460; or call (985) 649-2903; Elizabeth’s cell phone (985) 640-8893; or Scott’s cell phone (985) 640-3053. Like Mother, Like Son Chief Cook Tracy Greminger and her handsome little bosun’s mate, Colby James, send cheers and best wishes for a happy holiday season to SIU members everywhere. Colby is now 16 months old and weighs a whopping 18 pounds! Seafarers LOG 15 �Seafarers International Union Directory NMU Monthly Shipping & Registration Report NOVEMBER 2002 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services René Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 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 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 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 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 6 10 1 11 1 5 5 39 1 2 2 2 0 0 3 10 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 7 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III 4 1 1 4 0 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 3 11 0 7 7 41 4 14 8 27 11 43 21 128 4 8 2 10 0 33 8 65 0 23 18 19 0 0 6 66 1 4 3 5 0 6 3 22 0 4 4 23 7 34 15 87 0 1 2 11 0 4 3 21 1 20 10 11 0 0 4 46 1 7 0 3 0 2 0 13 0 6 4 16 6 38 4 74 0 1 1 3 0 18 3 26 1 11 4 9 0 6 3 34 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 1 3 5 2 7 5 26 2 0 2 1 0 0 2 7 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 5 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III 1 4 3 1 1 2 3 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 1 0 1 2 4 0 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 5 Port 1 2 1 0 2 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 3 3 2 1 0 2 1 12 0 2 0 7 0 5 2 16 0 6 2 5 0 0 0 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0 13 0 6 2 31 6 11 5 26 0 126 3 177 18 25 1 40 0 67 8 159 0 86 8 79 0 17 11 201 Totals All Departments 88 36 30 36 0 4 107 466 271 347 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the Seafarers LOG by Manuel DeBarros of North Dartmouth, Mass. It pictures the deck department crew members on board the William R. Davie in 1945. DeBarros states, “We signed on in New York Oct. 23, 1944 and paid off in Stockton, Calif on June 23, 1945. DeBarros, who sailed as an OS at the time, is kneeling on the right. Born in Massachusetts, pensioner DeBarros, 79, joined the SIU on Oct. 7, 1942 in Providence, R.I. and sailed in the deep sea division. He was working as a bosun when he retired in 1979. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. January 2003 �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. T hree inland captains are among the 18 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Captains James C. Dow Jr., David Murphy and Adrian D. Willis navigated the inland waterways at the helm of vessels for a combined time of 86 years. Twelve of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division, three plied the Great Lakes and three others—Dow, Murphy and Willis— navigated the inland waterways. Eleven of the retirees worked in the deck department, five shipped in the engine department and two sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA MUSAID K. ALGAHMIE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in Detroit. He sailed in the Great Lakes as well as deep sea divisions. His initial voyage was on a Great Lakes Associates Inc. vessel. Born in Arabia, he shipped in the steward department. His final voyage was on the PFC William Baugh. Brother Algahmie lives in Sana, Yemen. GEORGE EVOSEVICH, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of New York. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Evosevich is a veteran of the U.S. Army. His first voyage for the SIU was aboard the TransWestern, a Hudson Waterways Corp. vessel. A member of the engine department, Brother Evosevich upgraded his skills in 1975 and 1985 at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. He last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Consumer. Brother Evosevich is a resident of Seattle. ANTHONY LEO, 62, was born in Ventitre, Italy. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Alcoa Pilgrim. A member of the deck department, Brother Leo shipped as a bosun and upgraded his skills last year. He last worked with the Interocean Ugland Management shoregang. Brother Leo makes his home in Toms River, N.J. JOSEPH G . MANUEL, 65, started his SIU career in 1963 in the port of Houston. Brother Manuel first sailed on Birch Shipping Corp.’s Point Julie. The Louisiana-born mariner worked in the engine department. His last voyage was on the Overseas Vivian. Brother Manuel is a resident of Lake Charles, La. JAMES McBRIDE, 55, began his career with the Seafarers in 1965 in Seattle. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Brother McBride’s initial voyage for the SIU was on CSX Lines’ Seattle. January 2003 The Californiaborn mariner shipped in the engine department and upgraded his skills 10 times at the Seafarers training school. Brother McBride is a resident of Potosi, Mo. AVELINO MENDOZA, 64, hails from the Philippines. Brother Mendoza began his career with the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of New York. His initial voyage was aboard an Anchorage Tankships Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked on the Sea-Land Florida. Brother Mendoza lives in Jersey City, N.J. WILLIAM PENNY JR., 63, was born in Louisiana. He started his SIU career in 1959 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Penny is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He first sailed on the Del Norte. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a bosun. Brother Penny last worked on Waterman Steamship Corp.’s Stonewall Jackson. Arabi, La., is his home. HONESTO M. ROCES, 67, joined the SIU in 1988 in the port of Honolulu. His initial voyage was aboard American Hawaii Cruises’ SS Independence. The deck department member upgraded his skills in 2001 in Piney Point, Md. Brother Roces last worked on the Sea-Land Spirit. He makes his home in Honolulu. FEDERICO RODRIGUEZ, 57, started his career with the Seafarers in 1973 in San Francisco. Brother Rodriguez’s first ship was the Steel Design, an Isco Inc. vessel. Born in Puerto Rico, he worked in the engine department. Brother Rodriguez upgraded his skills in 1979 at the Seafarers training school. REYNALDO ROSETE, 66, launched his SIU career in 1970 in Seattle. The Philippineborn mariner’s first voyage was on the Steel Executive, an Isco Inc. vessel. A member of the steward department, Brother Rosete ungraded his skills in 1977 in Piney Point, Md. He last worked on the Sea-Land Mariner. Brother Rosete is a resident of his native republic. DIOGENES SANTOS, 70, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Ecuador, he first sailed on the Producer, an American Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Santos worked in the engine department and upgraded his skills in 1977 and 1983. His last voyage was aboard the Green Island, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. RICHARD LEE THOMAS, 65, commenced his SIU career in 1977 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, his first voyage was aboard Cove Shipping’s Susquehanna. Brother Thomas shipped in the deck department and upgraded his skills in 2000 and again last year. He last worked on the Rover. A native of Duval Co., Fla., Brother Thomas now calls Balch Springs, Texas home. INLAND JAMES C. DOW JR., 66, hails from Texas. He launched his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Houston. Before joining the SIU, Boatman Dow served in the U.S. Navy. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a captain. Boatman Dow worked primarily at the helm of vessels operated by Western Towing Co. (Dixie Carriers) during his career. He makes his home in Cleveland, Texas. DAVID MURPHY, 61, began his career with the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Houston. Boatman Murphy worked in the inland and deep sea divisions, first sailing aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Born in Centerville, Texas, he shipped in the deck department as a captain. Boatman Murphy upgraded his skills in 1973 and 2001 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. He last worked aboard a G&H Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Murphy lives in Corpus Christi, Texas. ADRIAN D. WILLIS, 61, was born in Lenior County, N.C. The U.S. Coast Guard veteran joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Willis shipped in the deck department as a captain, working primarily aboard vessels operated by Moran Towing of Virginia. Boatman Willis now makes his home in Virginia Beach, Va. GREAT LAKES DAVID AKERSTROM, 56, started his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in Detroit. Born in Minnesota, he first sailed aboard a Great Lakes Associates, Inc. vessel. Brother Akerstrom worked in the deck department and last shipped on the Saint Clair, a Bell Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Akerstrom lives in Duluth, Minn. ALI ELMAWRI, 64, donned the colors of the Seafarers in 1966 in Detroit. The Arabian-born mariner first shipped on the Reiss Brothers, an American Steamship Co. vessel. The deck department member worked in the Great Lakes and inland divisions during his career. He last worked on BobLo Island’s Columbia. Brother Elmawri resides in Dearborn, Mich. ROBERT WERDA, 56, hails from Alpena, Mich. He began his career with the SIU in 1964 in his native state. His iniEditor’s Note: The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, recently went on pension. JOSEPH J. CRANDLEY, 56, joined the NMU in 1963. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Crandley initially went to sea aboard the Connecticut. A recertified bosun, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Cradley upgraded his skills in 1965, 1970, 1983 and 1995. He last shipped aboard the Argonaut. HAROLD L. HOPKINS, 55, started his career with the NMU in 1973. A native of California, his first voyage was aboard the Tullahoma. Brother Hopkins shipped the engine department and upgraded his skills on four occasions. He last worked aboard the American Veteran. FREDERICK MALKINSON, 55, began his NMU career in tial voyage as a Seafarer was aboard an American Steamship Co. vessel. The deck department member upgraded his skills in 2001 in Piney Point, Md. Brother Werda last worked on the J.A.W. Iglehart, an Inland Lakes Management, Inc. vessel. Brother Werda makes his home in Alpena, Mich. Message from Project Liberty Ship The Liberty ship John W. Brown, restored to fully operational condition by an all-volunteer crew, and home-ported in Baltimore, makes four “living history cruises” of six hours’ duration on the Chesapeake Bay or from other East Coast ports each year. We have lots of captains working as deckhands, and we have chief engineers working as oilers, but in the steward department we are constantly short of experienced volunteers. We need a port steward, a chief steward and two cooks. If any retired members are even slightly interested, please ask us for a 64-page booklet called “S.S. John W. Brown Today,” and you will learn all about our operation. In 2003 we plan to go to Norfolk, New London and either Maine or New York. Our address is Project Liberty Ship, P.O. Box 25846, Highlandtown Station, Baltimore, MD 21224-0546. Office telephone is (410) 661-1550, and our email is: john.w.brown@usa.net. Also, our web site is located at www.liberty-ship.com. 1968. Born in the Philippines, he first worked on the North Field. The Green Harbor was his final vessel. Brother Malkinson sailed in the steward department. JAMES S. STONE, 65, hails from Charlotte, N.C. His initial trip to sea was aboard the Amoco Louisiana. The steward department member last sailed on the Thomas M. Brother Stone upgraded his skills in 1968. In addition to the members listed above, the following NMU brothers and sisters went on pension effective the dates indicated. Name Age Date Earl Patterson 63 Nov. 1 Ledell Pettway, 65 Dec. 1 Gordon Smith 67 Nov. 1 Juan Vazquez 64 Dec. 1 Seafarers LOG 17 �Final Departures DEEP SEA MARTIN McHALE Pensioner Martin McHale, 72, died Sept. 24. He joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. Born in Ireland, Brother McHale was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He initially went to sea aboard Calmar Steamship’s Calamar. A member of the steward department, he last worked on the Sea-Land Kodiak. Brother McHale started receiving his pension in 1992 and made his home in Des Moines, Wash. DONALD ROTHMAN Pensioner Donald Rothman, 76, died Oct. 5. He joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Rothman was a U.S. Navy veteran who initially sailed for the SIU on the Aquila. The Long Beach, Calif.-born mariner shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Sea-Land Explorer. Brother Rothman began collecting his pension in 1996. He was a resident of Kingman, Ariz. STEPHANIE SMITH Sister Stephanie Smith, 46, died Sept. 24. She joined the Seafarers in 1986 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Sister Smith initially went to sea on the USNS Algol. A member of the steward department, she was born in Illinois. Sister Smith last worked on the Humacao, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. She lived in River Ridge, La. JACK TAYLOR Pensioner Jack Taylor, 80, passed away Sept. 13. Born in Kansas, he started his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Taylor first sailed on a Victory Carriers Inc. vessel. He worked in both the engine and steward departments during his career and last went to sea on the Sea-Land Finance. Brother Taylor retired in 1977 and made his home in San Francisco. FRED TEMPLES Brother Fred Temples, 59, passed away Sept. 22. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran donned the SIU colors in 1991 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Temples first went to sea aboard the USNS Contender. Born in Florida, he shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was on the USNS Red Cloud. Brother Temples made his home in Duck Hill, Miss. TED TOLENTINO Pensioner Ted Tolentino, 73, passed away Sept. 18. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1957 in 18 Seafarers LOG San Francisco. A U.S. Army veteran, Brother Tolentino initially went to sea aboard the Murray Hill. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a bosun. Brother Tolentino’s last voyage was on the Sea-Land Explorer. He began receiving his pension in 1991 and called Daley City, Calif. home. GEORGE TORRES Pensioner George Torres, 86, died Sept. 6. He started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Born in Hawaii, Brother Torres worked in the steward department. He was a resident of Windsor, Calif., and began receiving his pension in 1975. JEROME WILLIAMS Brother Jerome Williams, 34, died Sept. 22. Born in Alabama, he joined the union in 1987 in the port of Piney Point, Md. His initial voyage was aboard the Cape Ducato. Brother Williams worked in the deck and steward departments. He last sailed on the Sugar Island. Brother Williams lived in Mobile, Ala. he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. His initial voyage was on Waterman Steamship’s Madaket. Brother Ward shipped in the engine department and last sailed aboard the Del Oro. He started collecting payments for his retirement in 1985 and was a resident of Mobile. EDGAR WYLIE Pensioner Edgar Wylie, 86, passed away Sept. 13. He started his career with the MC&S. Born in Oklahoma, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Wylie began receiving retirement stipends in 1971 and lived in San Francisco. HERMAN YOUNG Pensioner Herman Young, 83, died Aug. 31. Brother Young started his career with the MC&S. The Illinois-born mariner shipped in the steward department. A resident of Berkeley, Calif., Brother Young began receiving his pension in 1977. INLAND HENRY ABEL Pensioner Henry Abel, 84, died Aug. 31. Boatman Abel joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Houston, first working WALKER WARD Pensioner Walker Ward, 85, passed away Sept. 23. A native of Alabama, aboard a G&H Towing vessel. Born in Brenham, Texas, Boatman Abel shipped in the engine department. He last sailed aboard an American Barge Lines vessel and started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1980. Boatman Abel was a resident of Crosby, Texas. HILTON SIMS Pensioner Hilton Sims, 87, died Sept. 1. Boatman Sims started his career with the Seafarers in 1962 in San Francisco. Born in Alabama, he shipped in the deck department. Boatman Sims worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Dravo Basic Materials and lived in Mobile, Ala. He started receiving his pension in 1976. GREAT LAKES NASER ALGAHMI Pensioner Naser Algahmi, 70, died Sept. 22. Brother Algahmi began his SIU career in 1965 in Detroit. Born in Yemen, Brother Algahmi sailed in both the steward and engine departments. He last went to sea aboard American Steamship Co.’s Charles E. Wilson. Brother Algahmi began collecting his retirement stipend in 1994 and lived in Yemen. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT Pensioner William Cartwright, 72, passed away Sept. 2. Brother Cartwright started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in Sault Ste Marie, Mich. The U.S. Army veteran worked in the deck department and sailed in the Great Lakes as well as inland divisions. Brother Cartwright began receiving his pension in 1992. He was a resident of Soo, Mich. EUGENE LEO Pensioner Eugene Leo, 78, passed away Oct. 5. Brother Leo joined the SIU in 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother Leo was born in Clinton, Ill., and shipped in the deck department. He resided in Orland Park, Ill., and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1986. JOSEPH WILLARD Pensioner Joseph Willard, 68, died Aug. 30. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Brother Willard started his SIU career in 1962 in Toledo, Ohio. The Ohio native shipped in deck department, last working on a Lake Dredging Co. vessel. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1995 and lived in his native state. The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away. ISRAEL COHEN Pensioner Israel Cohen, 71, passed away Oct. 30. Brother Cohen joined the NMU in 1969. Born in Israel, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Cohen sailed on a number of vessels during his career and visited many ports. He last went to sea aboard the Resolut. Brother Cohen began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1990. Pennsylvania, Brother Harden worked in all three departments. His final voyage was on the Red Jacket. Brother Harden began receiving retirement stipends in 1979. LEON HOBBS Pensioner Leon Hobbs, 90, passed away Sept. 14. After joining the NMU, Brother Hobbs’ initial voyage was out of San Francisco. He sailed on many vessels and visited a host of ports around the world. Born in Galveston, Texas, he worked in the steward and engine departments. Brother Hobbs started receiving his pension in 1975. LOUIS D. FERGUSON MARCELINO MALAVET SR. Pensioner Louis D. Ferguson, 81, passed away Aug. 13. Brother Ferguson started his career with the NMU in 1954. The Buffalo, N.Y. native initially went to sea on the Kevin Hill. Brother Ferguson shipped in the deck department as a bosun. He also worked in the engine department. Brother Ferguson began receiving his pension in 1986. Pensioner Marcelino Malavet, 87, Sr. died Oct. 8. He joined the NMU in 1951 and initially went to sea aboard a Sun Co. vessel. Born in Panama, he worked in the engine department. Brother Malavet began colleting compensation for his retirement in 1969. LEROY HARDEN JR. Pensioner Leroy Harden Jr., 75, died Oct. 10. Brother Harden launched his career with the NMU in 1950. He first worked aboard the Flagship Sinco. Born in GEORGE MARTIN Pensioner George Martin, 83, passed away Oct. 8. Brother Martin started his NMU career in 1953 in the port of New York. Born in Panama, he first worked aboard the Yarmouth. Brother Martin shipped in the steward department and began receiving his pension in 1981. DANIEL PEREZ Pensioner Daniel Perez, 71, died Oct. 10. Brother Perez launched his NMU career in 1956. His initial voyage was aboard the Bulkcrude. Born in Galveston, Texas, he shipped in the deck and steward departments. His final voyage was aboard the Marine Chemical Transporter. Brother Perez served as NMU patrolman in Galveston from 1973 to 1979 and again from 1981 to 1983. He began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1985. AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA Pensioner Augusto Villanueva, 87, passed away Oct. 5. Born in Peru, he joined the NMU in 1943. His initial sea voyage was out of the port of Baltimore aboard the McKeesport. Brother Villanueva worked in the steward department and last went to sea in 1985. He started receiving his pension in 1986. In addition to the foregoing members, a number of other NMU brothers and sisters passed away recently. Their names, ages, dates of death and the years they began receiving their pensions follow: Name Clarence Snell James Waldron George Oden Pedro Dijols Alphonse Jules Age 99 73 82 74 83 DOD EDP Nov. 5 Nov. 8 Nov. 11 Nov. 8 Oct. 26 1993 1975 1983 1969 1980 William Hagan David Zeleske Curtis Smith Bernard Lopez James Camper John Smith Barrett White Louis DeGuzis Frederick Metcher Pedro Pasco Joseph Perrotto Rufino Hernandez Donald Norton Walter Connor Francisco Ferreira Eugenio Garcia Robert Merchand Albano Seabra Fernando Torres Myers Addison Sanford Brostoff Jughe Campbell Herman Cofield Parker Clairveaux Henry Davis James Daley Jose Escoto Joseph Fuselier John Flannery Russell Gallien Patricio Guerrero Malvin Honore Eubanks Hill Edward Jackson George Lauterbach Wilfred Mose Murdo Munro Mario Mendez Theodore Parker Felix Paris John Theis Ramon Velez George Wright George White Henry Wilkes Patricio Guerrero Robert Nieves Freddie Polk Emil Drioli Hilario Fernandez Wilson Reid 79 78 81 85 80 84 80 74 74 66 83 89 82 69 96 74 81 77 86 64 69 78 76 73 60 75 88 78 70 81 63 73 85 76 76 74 78 78 78 80 77 83 68 84 79 63 81 65 89 81 78 Nov. 9 Nov. 2 Oct. 19 Oct. 10 Nov. 19 Nov. 15 Nov. 26 Nov. 12 Nov. 11 Oct. 26 Nov. 4 Oct. 29 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 1 Oct. 16 Oct. 10 Sept. 26 Oct. 15 Sept. 23 Sept. 18 Oct. 17 Oct. 14 Aug. 11 Oct. 17 Oct. 13 Oct. 11 Aug. 21 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Sept. 27 Sept. 12 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 19 Sept. 11 Oct. 7 Oct. 12 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Aug. 21 Oct. 20 Sept. 21 Oct. 2 Sept. 18 Oct. 24 Oct. 18 Sept. 20 1981 1990 1977 1970 1977 1979 1988 1997 1984 2001 1987 1967 1976 1995 1971 1974 1969 1967 1969 1995 1972 1968 1972 1996 2000 1992 1978 1967 1994 1984 1998 1968 1972 1984 1991 1992 1982 1989 1969 1974 1987 1968 2000 1967 1993 1998 1987 1985 1969 1969 1996 Andrew Joseph 81 Aug. 14 1990 January 2003 �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 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.. INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGE (Pacific Gulf Marine), Oct. 19— Chairman Kyle F. Schultz, Secretary Edward J. O’Reilly, Educational Director Glenn A. O’Leary. Chairman informed crew that new movies are purchased each trip and that ice cream freezer was installed in mess hall along with movie cabinets. He announced vessel due in Houston Oct. 26 with payoff following day and asked those getting off to clean rooms and leave dirty linen in bags in laundry room. Educational director talked about upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Treasurer stated approximately $100 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for direct deposit and availability of e-mail. ITB PHILADELPHIA (USS Transport), Oct. 27—Secretary Danny A. Brown, Educational Director José M. Ramirez. Ship awaiting orders. Secretary advised crew members to support SPAD. He also noted that current written estimate of money purchase pension plan is available upon request. Educational director reported on new accommodations (single rooms) available when upgrading at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. List of repairs noted, including new mattress for pumpman, new bulb in repeater on bridge, leaking showers. New dryer also needed as well as improved TV reception in crew lounge. KODIAK (CSX Lines), Oct. 27— Chairman Garry D. Walker, Secretary Melvin E. Morgan, Educational Director Alfonso D. Bombita Jr., Deck Delegate Thomas B. Schroeder. Chairman announced payoff Oct. 29 in Tacoma, Wash. There will be blanket relief for crew the following day. Captain to inform crew whether company will keep vessel in shipyard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to provide chair for quartermaster on bridge during watch. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food and service. Next ports: Tacoma; Anchorage and Kodiak, Alaska. PACIFIC (CSX Lines), Oct. 21— Chairman Stanley A. Gurney, Secretary Kristen Swain, Educational Director Keith L. Jordan Sr., Engine Delegate George B. Lockett, Steward Delegate Charles Atkins. Chairman noted that crew will be sent ashore on launch in two groups to clear Customs and Immigration. Question raised as to why Customs and Immigration can’t come out to ship. Educational director urged crew members to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point school. Treasurer announced $421 in ship’s fund and $100 in cookout fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made for increase in pension benefits and that members (and their families) who live outside the United States be covered by medical plan. Vote January 2003 of thanks given to steward department for outstanding job. USNS BOWDITCH (Dyn Marine Services), Oct. 13—Chairman David Manix, Educational Director Walter S. Filleman Jr., Engine Delegate Douglas Maravelias, Steward Delegate Leocadio V. Colon. Chairman welcomed new members and wished those departing a nice vacation. He noted that dock strike on West Coast may affect departure date for upcoming trips. Educational director talked about continuing one’s education at Paul Hall Center. He advised those people who complain about wages to put their energy into upgrading-like Brother Colon. Colon studies for his next exam every night in the mess hall and is a good example to all. No disputed OT reported. Some problems noted by steward delegate regarding OT schedule and locked cleaning supplies. Departing crew members asked to clean rooms for next person and leave keys in room. Expense forms for taxi or transportation home and per diem travel should be filled out. Crew members given number of pharmacy in Jacksonville that is “very SIU-friendly.” Thanks given to all who donated DVDs to new crew-run movie library. INNOVATOR (USSM), Nov. 2— Chairman Stephen R. Kastel, Secretary Benedict N. Opaon, Educational Director Christopher L. Earhart. Bosun stated DVD player purchased in Asia and will be installed during upcoming trip. Educational director advised crew members to take advantage of educational opportunities available at Paul Hall Center and to make sure all required shipping documents are up to date. Treasurer announced $1,900 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: Oakland, Calif.; Yokohama and Nagoya, Japan; Pusan, South Korea. LAWRENCE GIANELLA (Ocean Ships), Nov. 12— Chairman Edward J. O’Connor Jr., Secretary James E. Lewis, Educational Director Charles H. Kennedy, Deck Delegate Felix H. Nunez, Engine Delegate Marcelino V. Cayabyab, Steward Delegate Antonio Colon. Chairman announced arrival in Guam Nov. 15. He urged crew members to keep dues paid and support SPAD. He also thanked everyone for helping keep ship clean. Secretary announced results of sanitary inspection and presented list of minor deficiencies being worked on by chief engineer. Educational director urged all hands to take advantage of classes at union’s training school in Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New mattresses and pillows are on order and should be delivered while vessel is in Korea. Ship’s committee looking into switching crew’s movie system from VHS to DVD. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. CHALLENGER (CSX Lines), Nov. 4—Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary Brandon D. Maeda, Educational Director Clive A. Steward Sr., Deck Delegate Joseph LeBeau, Engine Delegate William B. McCants, Steward Delegate Larry L. Griffin. Chairman announced payoff Nov. 7 in Jacksonville, Fla. Educational director urged all SIU members to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. Beef reported in engine department; no beefs or OT noted in deck or steward departments. Request made for new washing machine in crew laundry. Vote of thanks given to steward department members Chief Cook Griffin and BR José De Los Santos. Next ports: Jacksonville, San Juan, Houston. LIBERTY WAVE (Liberty Maritime), Nov. 3—Chairman Evan J. Bradley, Secretary Frederick L. Washington Sr., Educational Director Roman J. Zarkiewicz, Engine Delegate Melvin Ratcliff. Chairman thanked crew in all departments for working well together for 30 days at sea and 21 days in port in Latvia. He announced upcoming payoff in New Orleans. Secretary asked those getting off to clean rooms and refrigerators and turn in keys at payoff. Educational director talked about benefits of upgrading skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for TV antenna as well as new coffee machine and toasters. Concern expressed regarding disbursement of cash rather than airline ticket. Thanks given to steward department for great barbecues and running shipshape galley. ENDURANCE (USSM), Nov. 10—Chairman Teodulfo A. Alanano, Secretary Russell B. Beyschau, Educational Director Roger D. Phillips, Deck Delegate Carlos R. Bonilla. Bosun reported smooth voyage with payoff Nov. 13 in Los Angeles. He reminded those crew members leaving vessel to clean rooms and get fresh linen for next person. Secretary stated trip went well and thanked all hands for helping keep inside of house clean. He spoke about importance of contributing to SPAD and of keeping up with latest union news by reading Seafarers LOG. Educational director reminded crew of facilities available in Piney Point to upgrade skills, which can lead to higher ratings. Steward delegate reported beef and disputed OT in his department; none reported in deck or engine departments. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. NEW YORK (ATC), Nov. 4— Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Secretary Gregory G. Keene, Educational Director Dencio A. Cayan, Deck Delegate Bronislaw Kuchczynski, Engine Delegate Victor L. Bermudez. Chairman thanked everyone for good job cleaning tank and for good maintenance during repair period. He asked that crew members clean shower areas before painting begins. Chairman also reminded everyone that any beefs should go through proper channels (department delegate and bosun)—only going topside as a last resort. He requested everyone return movies to movie locker when done and explained company safety policy regarding new crew members standing watch with outgoing mariners. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer noted no money in ship’s fund at this time; however, movies and new satellite receivers purchased from movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Requests made for repair of satellite in AB’s room and cleaning of furniture in crew lounge. Thanks given to steward department for good chow and hot meals during tank-cleaning. Next ports: Valdez, Alaska; Port Angeles, Wash. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (OSG), Nov. 10—Chairman Clyde C. Smith, Secretary George Quinn, Deck Delegate Charles A. McPherson, Engine Delegate food and clean ship. Everyone asked to help keep ship neat and leave keys in rooms for next person. Next ports: Oakland and Long Beach, Calif. QUALITY (USSM), Nov. 2— Chairman Zainal A. Siregar, Secretary Franklyn J. Cordero, Educational Director Paul P. Pagano, Engine Delegate Ali S. Mohsin, Steward Delegate William Muniz. Secretary led discussion on importance of safety aboard ship and about wearing proper gear and having correct pro- Checking the Day’s Menu Chief Steward Tamara Houston and Chief Cook Allen Roosevelt go over the menu for the day’s meals aboard the Green Wave. The Green Wave is a 16,000-ton cargo vessel used to supply areas of Greenland and Antarctica for the Navy and the Air Force and is part of the MSC fleet. It was the first commercial ship to visit Antarctica and the first U.S.-flagged commercial vessel to visit Cambodia in 35 years. Charles R. Sandino, Steward Delegate Arnulfo Lacayo. Chairman announced vessel arriving dockside Nov. 13 with payoff following day, then shifting to loading dock. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good meals and service. Next port: Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. tection for job being done. Educational director advised crew members to take full advantage of upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. Some disputed OT reported in engine department; clarification requested in deck department regarding OT for carpentry duties. Steward department thanked for job well done. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (OSG), Nov. 18—Chairman Thomas R. Temple, Secretary Jonathan White, Educational Director John E. Trent, Deck Delegate Bruce Childers, Engine Delegate William P. Stone. Chairman advised each crew member to read Seafarers LOG to find out what union is doing for members and job security. He suggested everyone check shipping documents to see they are current. Educational director recommended upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on why licensed mariners aboard ship have satellite hook-up in rooms and unlicensed do not. Thanks given to steward department for job well done, especially preparation of meals during shipyard period and during rough seas. Next port: Corpus Christi, Texas. RELIANCE (CSX Lines), Nov. 9—Chairman Lance X. Zollner, Secretary Dien Short, Educational Director Kevin T. McCagh, Deck Delegate Rodolfo Asopardo Sr. Chairman reported safe voyage with no injuries. He informed crew of payoff Nov. 11 in Tacoma, Wash. Educational director spoke about educational facilities at Piney Point for use by SIU members to further their training and increase their job security. Treasurer announced $400 in ship’s fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for fine job. Special recognition given to both unlicensed apprentices—Shawn Allan and Matt Waldman—“who have been the best trainees on board to date.” Next ports: Tacoma; Oakland; Honolulu. PATRIOT (USSM), Nov. 20— Chairman Robert F. Garcia, Secretary Daniel Q. Payne, Deck Delegate Mathew J. Bevak, Engine Delegate Richard A. Huffman, Steward Delegate Jim P. Abellano. Educational director posted schedule of upgrading classes held at Piney Point. He also spoke about SPAD donations and how they help shipping industry. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to have contracts department look into raising pension benefits. Thanks given to “the best” steward department for fine SGT MATEJ KOCAK (Waterman Steamship), Nov. 3—Chairman Angelo J. Urti Jr., Secretary Stephen W. Roth, Deck Delegate Thomas R. Bray, Engine Delegate Robert F. Hines, Steward Delegate James C. Collins. Chairman announced crew change and payoff in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Captain thanked crew for job well done in passing ABS and Coast Guard inspections last month. Everyone urged to read Seafarers LOG, paying special attention to president’s report. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made to purchase 25-inch TV and new VCR for crew lounge. Seafarers LOG 19 �Letters to the Editor (Editor’s note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer’s intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Reminiscing and Giving Thanks After reading Gerard T. Costello’s letter to the editor [October 2002 LOG] praising our medical plan, I’m compelled to write my own thoughts. Gerard, you’re so right in every word you wrote. I know from personal experience that there aren’t enough words to praise our plan. . . . Younger members may take the SIU’s health plan for granted. That all changed for me when I really needed it, after retiring . . . And now with Medicare cutting its benefits, the SIU plan continues to be a godsend. . . . If I were to ask the plan what the total amount they have paid for all my medical problems since my retirement in 1986 (including infections, pain, Xrays, blood tests, detached retina, cataracts, glaucoma, lens implants, etc.), I might have a heart attack—which I don’t need, since it’s probably the only part of my body still working! I also enjoyed seeing the pictures from Charles A. Bortz [“Pics-from-the Past,” November 2002 LOG]. Seeing those photos from aboard Isthmian’s Steel Recorder brought back memories of the 13 Isthmian ships I was on, first the Steel Chemist and then the Steel Recorder. At that time, as Bortz noted, members would stay on ships for long periods of time. We referred to them as “homesteaders.” It wasn’t a question of a few trips or a few months; some members were on a ship for years! If a Seafarer had just a year or two aboard, he was considered the new guy. My longest stay was 14 months on the Steel Surveyor, sailing to India and then around the world. . . . I will always be grateful to the SIU for the experiences I had as a member and for the good care they’re taking of me now. Walter Karlak Woodside, NY The Death of A U-B Boat Since you have been printing some WWII experiences, I thought I would send you one of mine. It is now April 1945, and I am on the SS John L. McCarley, a different kind of Liberty ship, one designed to carry tanks, with large kingposts and booms. We left the shipyard in Panama City, Fla. and went to Mobile, Ala. to get outfitted. We loaded normal supplies, and everyone was issued a survival suit in anticipation of a trip to Murmansk. However, while going up the East Coast, we encountered some rough weather, and a seam opened up at the starboard gangway and spread out toward the deck housing. We went into a shipyard in Brooklyn and banded the ship with a 1'' x 12'' band. The trip to Murmansk was scrubbed, and instead we were loaded with fighter planes whose propellers, wing tips and tail assemblies had been removed and boxed. Thus, our entire cargo weighed only 380 tons. The harbormaster in Liverpool could not understand why an apparently empty ship was coming in with other ships of 10,000 to 12,000 tons. We discharged in Liverpool and started back to New York. The war was almost over, or so we thought. We were coming down St. George’s Channel and I was monitoring the escort frequency. All was calm except for an occasional “Two step Able, this is One step Able, How do you hear me?” And in response, “One step Able, this is two step Able, hear you loud and clear.” Suddenly the air was full of urgent commands followed by a series of loud booms. We knew this sound as the escorts would speed around and through the convoy, like sheep dogs protecting the flock, and dropping depth charges. Presently, all got quiet again. An oil slick appeared, and debris began to float up. Our ship’s captain signaled the escort commander and asked as to who got credit for the kill, and the response was that it was number 24. This was possibly the last UBoat destroyed in the ETO. Roy Dean Perkinston, Miss. (Editor’s note: Roy Dean began sailing in July 1944 directly with Alcoa and Isthmian, as well as other shipping companies. He sailed for seven years, during which time he crossed the Atlantic on eight separate voyages. Dean is currently a member of the American Merchant Marine Veterans organization.) Apostleship of the Sea to Host Historic Annual Meeting The Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America (AOSUSA) will hold its annual meeting April 1-4, 2003. The AOSUSA is the official ministry of the Roman Catholic Church to the People of the Sea in the United States. It operates in 65 seaports of the United States and runs seafarer centers and provides chaplaincy to merchant mariners, port workers, fishermen, maritime schools and academies, cruise ships and all those who work and travel on water. This historic annual meeting will take place at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. It is the first time that an AOSUSA annual meeting has been held at a maritime academy. All Catholics who are involved with any form of ministry to the People of the Sea are welcome to be members of AOSUSA. For more information about the AOSUSA annual meeting or the Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America, may contact Rev. Fr. John A. Jamnicky, national director, at (202) 541-3226. 20 Seafarers LOG Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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: 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. 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: CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the 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. Don’t Let the Scholarship Deadline Pass You By The deadline for receipt of Seafarers scholarship applications is April 15, 2003. That is only three months away—but there still is plenty of time to apply for one of the eight scholarships (for a total of $132,000) being awarded this year. First, obtain a scholarship program booklet which spells out eligibility requirements and procedures for applying (see coupon below). It also includes a copy of the application form. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply. 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. Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. P lease send me the 2003 SIU Scholarship Program booklet 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: † Self † Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 1/03 January 2003 �NEW YORK — SIU VP Joseph Soresi (left) talks with the crew of the Express tug Explorer in Brooklyn. m o fr e W h o t r d l d n u o Ar a p n S s hot U IS s M) say hello to e Integrity (USS works at the th d ar o ab s ber ho — Crew mem er (center), w es BREMERHAVEN f all seafarers, Angie Cram any and always welcom m o ul er Pa G nd e ie n, fr ar have left a dear ub in Bremer d kind words. From the Cl d ’s an an re am o m Se U.S. ile an e Size a friendly sm Cramer, Steward Stephani ith w s er in ar m n, Domingo Leo Lewis, Bosun r. ke Ba nis Electrician Den NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — Last summer, during the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony in New Bedford, Mass., two SIU-contracted shipping vessels were awarded prizes for their festive decorations. Above, the Imigrante took home second place and, below, the Bonansa won third. NEW JERSEY — The SIU-crewed Middletown recently made its maiden voyage to Manhattan from Belford, N.J. The trip to Pier 11 in New York takes about 45 minutes aboard the NY Waterway ferry. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. — Crew members aboard the Cornhusker State proudly pose with the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Professional Ship Award, presented to the ship by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta and U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert for supplying “exceptional service in providing cargo operations and transportation of equipment during Operation Enduring Freedom.” Additionally, each SIU member aboard the auxiliary crane ship received a Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal. ALGONAC, MICH. — A memorial was dedicated Oct. 26, 2002 at the SIU hall in the port of Algonac, Mich. for Capt. Catherine Nasiatka, who lost her life Oct. 23, 2001, when the J.W. Wescott II capsized in the Detroit River. Family and friends gathered for the presentation of the monument and plaque, which were donated by local business owners. As flags were raised and bag pipers played, the monument was blessed by Father Russ Kohler, who led a prayer for Nasiatka and all mariners who have dedicated their lives to the sea. SIU Rep Todd Brdak (left), SIU Algonac Port Agent Don Thornton (second from left) and SIU VP Tom Orzechowski (right) joined John Fugate (third from left) and Tom Stackpoole in remembering the Algonac captain. Fugate and Stackpool organized and developed the memorial. HOUSTON — Joe Morgan (far left) and Darrell Sutton, both who formerly sailed in the NMU, are pinned by SIU Regional Representative Robert Troy (right in both photos), for more than 35 years of sea service. Morgan began his career in 1965, shipping out of the port of Houston, while Sutton started sailing in 1960 from the port of San Pedro. Both members are still active in the SIU and ship from Houston. January 2003 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 631 — Unlicensed apprentices who grad- uated from lifeboat class 631 are (in alphabetical order) Yamil Avalo-Ventura, Kellie Clark, Milagros Colon, Steven Cook, Steven Culotta, Jason Dalton, Alan Grenier, Angel Jimenez, James Jones, Joshua Kirk, Wilfredo LaRosa, Darius McCastle, Tricia Mitchell, Maurice Perry, David Piper, Darriel Porchea and Adrian Surillo-Diaz. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 632 — Graduating from lifeboat class 632 are unlicensed apprentices (in alphabetical order) Jahn Boman, Armando Cruz, Brian Goeson, Ellsworth Gordon, Harrison Hawkins, Aaron Helvie, Jorge Infantes, Nat Lamb, Tavell Love, Carlos Lucas, Jimmy Orr, Jay Pierce, Dustin Reed, Adam Revels, Peter Rines, Justin Violanti, Michael Widmark and Edward Willis. (Note: not all are pictured) Government Vessels — With their instructor Greg Thompson (far back), upgrading Seafarers who took part in the govenment vessels course ending Nov. 22 are (in alphabetical order) Tracy Austin, Ariston Ora-a, Gary Ranne, Charles Sneed, Emmett Wattingly and Ranny Westby. Able Seaman — Receiving their certificates for completion of the AB class ending Nov. 22 are upgrading students (in alphabetical order) Emilio Abreu, Adel Ahmed, Philip Cotey, Hiram Davies, Rolando Guity, Elisha Johnson, Tyler Laffitte Jr., Samuel Lloyd, Joshua Mazsa, Selcuk Ozdencanli, Jesse Solangon and Jason Varner. Lifeboatman/Water Survival — Earning Government Vessels — Completing the crane operations part of the government ves- sels course Nov. 1 are (in no specific order) Kimberly Withers, Philip Turner, James Martin, Miguel Hernandez, Joseph Whitmore, Shane Petschow, Larry Pascua, Jose Radona, Edward Black, Jill McGeorge, Paul Riley, Ryan Johnston and Otis Reynolds. their lifeboatman/water survival endorsement Nov. 8 are (in alphabetical order) Roderick Clay, Jorge DeSantiago, Aurelian Moise, Ariston Ora-a, Virginia Panoncillo, Kris Piper, James Short and Emilia Woodin. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at far right (second row). Computer Lab Classes Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center are (from left, seated) Robert Borro, Jamie Castillo, Aurelian Moise, Rere Paiti, (standing) Rick Prucha (instructor), Chris Schneider, Roderick Clay, Chad Hess, Richard Oliva, Wagner Pellerin and Charles Lewis. 22 Seafarers LOG Any student who has registered for a class and finds—for whatever reason—that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. January 2003 �Paul Hall Center Classes ARPA — Under the instruction of Mike Smith (right), Adel Desouki completes the ARPA course Nov. 1. GMDSS — Graduating from the GMDSS course Nov. 15 are (in alphabetical order) Rodney Aucoin, James Bond, William Buhrig, Bradley Burkart, Ronnie Harrington, John Lavergne, Rene Peinado, Raymond Snow, Lawrence Soulier and Warren Wirth. Their instructor, Brad Wheeler, is at far left. Tankerman (PIC) Barge — These upgrading Seafarers success- fully completed the tankerman (PIC) barge course Nov. 1. They are (in alphabetical order) Raygene Banks, Robert Boudreaux, Joseph Comeaux, Michael Cousin, George Cox, David Hudgins, Charles Miller, Tony Mohamed, Mike Privette, Raynaldo Ramirez, Albert Riollano, Charles Sneed, John Stegeman, Roger Stewart, William Thomas IV and Ranny Westby. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — Engine Utility — Four unlicensed trainees and six upgrading SIU members completed the engine utility course Nov. 15. They are (front row, from left) Patrick Sullivan, Ron Oyer (instructor), Lonnie Matthews, Roy Martinez, Fahd Yahya, Gerson Elliot, Michael Mazyck, (back row) Jeffrey Hawkins, Masteredseed Paletaoga, Brent Williams and George Velez-Rivera. One group of students completing the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course Nov. 15 are (in no particular order) Jade Belt Sr., Raymond Ryan, Christian Hernandez, Kenneth Gaylor, Michael Aikens, Thomas Muncy, Demorio Wilcox, Antonio Reed, Artemio Cespedes, David Wiley, Raul Duarosan, Rasheem Moye, Karim Elgallad, Gerron Foster, William Thomas, Bartolemy Drabenstot, Patrick O’Donnell, Joe Porter Jr., La Kindra Williams, Jorel Lewis, Charles Miller, Eric Vieira, Terence Newman, Jeff McCusker, Edward Douville and Tony Fain. Their instructor, Herb Walling, in the Fast Rescue Boat — Nov. 15 was graduation day for members of a recent fast rescue boat course. They are (in alphabetical order) Joseph Butasek, Adel Desouki, Eric Lund Charles Mills Jr. and Paul Narro. Their instructor, Stan Beck, is standing at left. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) — The second class graduating Nov. 15 from the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) class are (in no particular order) David Seymore, Gregory Alexander, Clarence Wren, Anwar Muthala, DeGutenberg Poitevien, Eric Bourdon, Miguel Matos, Scott Heginbotham, Richard Moore, John Watson, Daniel Link, Christopher Mermuys, Eric Cheek, Clay Kiichlii, Robyn Adamosky, Wayne Green Jr., Larry Howard, Erica Andrews, Michael Sottak, Charles Huggins, Weston Beres, Delroy Brown, Larry Pascua, Jose Radona Sr. and Mario Santos. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. Basic Safety Training Classes Mariana Carpinteyro, Peter Fried, Henry Gable, John Jennings, Willie McCray, Solomon Sanders, Peter Schuetz, Benjamin Stanley, Otis Reynolds, John Robinson and Ricky Wiemer. January 2003 Joseph Canlas, David Davis Jr., David Dinan, Joseph Halphen Jr., George Henderson, Thomas Humphreys III, Howard Lewis, Richard Oliva, Larry Stevens, Stacey Twiford, Ranny Westby and John Williams Jr. Their instructor, Randy Senatore, is at far left. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Seafarers LOG 23 �Volume 65, Number 1 January 2003 Paul Hall Center Course Guide for 2003 See pages 11-14 for the latest upgrading opportunities. 2002 — The Year in Review Security Efforts, New Shipboard Jobs Dominate Headlines For the SIU—and the whole throughout the year, the SIU Reliance and the Sound Reliance. Jersey City, N.J.; retired SIU The 40th anniversary of SPAD, U.S. maritime industry, for that the union’s voluntary political remained busy and successful in TOTE’s new cargo ship Mobile, Ala. Port Agent Robert matter—any examination of 2002 action fund, brought with it a new securing new shipboard employMidnight Sun was christened in Jordan, 81; Willie Zenga, 79, arguably must begin with promotional program for particiment opportunities for its memSan Diego; it is scheduled to sail retired Maritime Trades September 11, 2001. Among myripants. bers. early this year. Department vice president and ad other effects, the terrorist The Seafarers Health and Late in 2002, Seafarers crewed A Waterman LASH ship business manager of Operating attacks almost immediately Benefits Plan awarded scholarthe newly reflagged prepositioning reflagged U.S., and Osprey Ship Engineers Local 25; Bob prompted a massive examination ships to five Seafarers and five ship William H. Pitsenbarger and Management won the contract for McMillen, 67, co-chair and CEO of U.S. port and the ice-class of Saltchuk Resources, Inc. (parent dependents for $130,000. shipboard securiSIU ITF inspectors secured ship American company of TOTE); and Retired ty which extendback pay for crew members of the Tern to be used NMU Port Agent Gordon ed throughout the tanker Bregen. in resupplying Humphrey, 80. past year. The The Seafarers Pension Plan McMurdo staPaul Hall Center attacks also issued check No. 1 million. tion in spurred separate Heindel testified June 13 before Antarctica and No stranger to progressive congressional the Special Oversight Panel on the Thule Air Force change, the Paul Hall Center for hearings in 2002 Merchant Marine, part of the U.S. Base in Maritime Training and Education on the security House Armed Services Committee, Greenland. offered a typical array of signifithreat posed by on FOCs and how they threaten Matson cant stories. More than a dozen runaway-flag America’s security. ordered two courses at the Piney Point, Md. ships and the Before the same panel, Sacco containerships facility received U.S. Coast Guard merits of extendled the union delegation testifying from Kvaerner approval, swelling the overall list ing and expandabout the Maritime Security of approved courses to nearly 50. SIU President Michael Sacco (left) leads the union delegation testify- Philadelphia ing the U.S. Program on July 16. The school added fast rescue ing before Congress on the need to extend and expand the U.S. Shipyard. Maritime Security Maritime Security Program. The SIU continued supporting Additionally, boat training, a Coast GuardProgram (enacted the organizing campaign involving the union’s approved curriculum. in 1996). Offshore Mariners United. Government Work was completed on the Further, they The union’s Government Services new hotel near the Paul Hall led to extensive forums conducted Services Division and MSC agreed the brand new oceanographic surDivision welcomed the USNS Memorial Library—an eagerly in 2002 through the International on a labor relations strategy for vey ship USNS Mary Sears. Then, Arctic, which transferred from a anticipated development that perMaritime Organization (IMO) and negotiating a new contract. Seafarers rang in the new year by military-crewed combatant ship to mits upgraders to have their own the International Transport SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker sailing aboard the reflagged cable a civilian-crewed, noncombatant single-occupancy rooms. Workers’ Federation (ITF)—disCo. received several prominent ship Atlantic Guardian, which ship supporting MSC. The school’s deep sea and cussions designed to protect entered service on New Year’s Eve inland advisory board—a powerful awards for safe operations, includNew Contracts mariners’ rights while bolstering ing the State of Washington 2001. body composed of representatives port and shipboard security. Department of Ecology’s prestiThe trend continued throughout Seafarers approved new confrom throughout maritime labor, Throughout those considerable gious Exceptional Compliance 2002. Seafarers crewed up the tracts at Arnold Transit Co., business and government —tackundertakings both here and abroad, Industrial Challenger, a heavy lift Program Award. Luedtke the SIU not only participated, but ship that reflagged U.S. They welSIU-contractEngineering Co., often provided a leading voice for comed a number of new NY ed NY Waterway Crowley Liner U.S. mariners. Among other Waterway passenger ferries, Services (at distinguished efforts to protect mariners while including the Austin Tobin, Father Petty’s Island, itself by continuhelping ensure security, SIU offiMychal Judge, Moira Smith, N.J.), Twin ing to go “above cials—including President Michael Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, Rivers Towing and beyond” any Sacco, Executive Vice President Fred V. Morrone and Enduring and Matson. Coast Guard John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer Freedom. Also, more than training requireDavid Heindel and Vice President SIU-contracted Great Lakes 200 Lakes ments for its Contracts Augie Tellez—testified Dredge & Dock Co. added the mariners unanishipboard peron Capitol Hill, took part in the hopper dredge Liberty Island. mously approved sonnel. IMO meetings, and attended sever- Seafarers signed on aboard the the new multiAt the al high-level security conferences, roll-on/roll-off vessel USNS year standard Seafarers crewed up numerous new vessels in 2002, including the SIUNA convenincluding the National Defense Soderman, a new ship with a precontract. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. hopper dredge Liberty Island. tion, conducted Transportation Association’s viously used name. once every five Rescues (NDTA) forum last fall. The month of May brought years, delegates Of course, the attacks also some of the year’s best news, and led issues that will affect training Upholding the finest traditions unanimously reelected Sacco as resulted in Operation Enduring again it had roots in September 11. of the Brotherhood of the Sea, SIU techniques and requirements. president and unanimously elected Freedom—America’s war against SIU members recrewed the Delta And, the school finalized plans members from the following vesHeindel as secretary-treasurer. terrorism. That fight, already supQueen river cruise fleet— dormant sels performed at-sea rescues in to announce new career tracks and Guest speakers from Congress, the ported by Seafarers and other U.S. since parent company American new courses for students in the 2002: administration, labor and managemariners, threatens to escalate in Classic Voyages filed for reorganin Four members from Higman deck and engine departments. ment all stated the need for a the Middle East. If and when such zation following the attacks—after Barge Lines rescued two men strong U.S. Merchant Marine. acceleration occurs, Seafarers will Delaware North Companies Inc. whose skiff capsized near the Other Headlines Mariners from the SIU-crewed be called upon to support our purchased the Delta Queen, Grand Lake Bridge. Cornhusker State were honored by In chronological order, some of armed forces via sealift—just as Mississippi Queen and American n Seafarers on the Maritrans the U.S. Department of the other top stories were: the SIU has done throughout its Queen at auction. Delaware North tug Liberty saved a man who had Transportation and the U.S. SIU President Sacco was 64-year history. also bought the Delta Queen brand fallen overboard from a foreignMaritime Administration for serreelected as a vice president of the As 2002 gave way to the new name. flag ship. vice in Operation Enduring AFL-CIO executive council. year, the threat of war with Iraq SIU-contracted Maersk Line, n The SIU-crewed Innovator Freedom. The long-awaited STCW deadwas palpable. Ltd. generated some of the biggest aided a boater and his wife and For the year, SIU ITF inspecline arrived Feb. 1, but not without headlines of 2002. First, the daughter, who were stranded on a tors collected more than $550,000 New Jobs for Seafarers confusion surrounding an IMO Norfolk, Va.-based company disabled boat. in back wages for crews on runannounced plans to “flag in” a While Operation Enduring n Seafarers on the SP5 Eric G. request to ask port state control away-flag ships officers for an unofficial six-month Freedom and its offshoots rightful- tanker to the U.S. fleet. Then, in Gibson helped save two dogs who The union launched a extension before detaining ships August, the U.S. Military Sealift ly commanded much attention had been left aboard a disabled revamped web site at www.seafarfor lack of certification of merCommand (MSC) sailboat. ers.org. chant mariner training standards announced that Maersk n The SIU-crewed tanker President Bush signed separate SIU ITF inspectors aided crew Line, Ltd. won a fivePerseverance rescued five people. legislation concerning port securimembers on the cargo ship MV year operating contract ty and the establishment of the Ismael Express. for eight LMSR vessels. Obituaries The union offered wide-ranging new Department of Homeland Later, Maersk revealed it Security. assistance to Seafarers who were The union mourned the final was purchasing four GComing full circle, the last laid off because of the American departures of too many friends in class vessels to replace crews from American Classic Classic Voyages reorganization. 2002. The list included SIU for older ships in the donated to a 9-11 fund operated by Eligible pensioners received a Honolulu Safety Director Jim MSP—resulting in more the Fraternal Order of Police and $1,000 bonus from the Seafarers Storm, who died Dec. 15, 2001 at jobs for SIU. arranged to donate an equal Pension Plan. age 60; retired SIU Tacoma Port Seafarers also crewed amount to a fund run by the Joseph Soresi was appointed Agent George Vukmir, 54; SIUNA up new ATBs for International Association of Fire the union’s Atlantic Region vice Students at the Paul Hall Center welcomed Intrepid, including the Vice President Ed Pulver, 78, who Fighters. the addition of a new hotel. president. also headed the SIU’s office in Ocean Reliance, the Sea � 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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Last month , those Seafarers were honored by Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert, who presented them with the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal during a Nov. 15 ceremony in Newport News, Va . At left, Mineta (center) and Schubert (nght) present a medal to Bosun Scott Palen. Aoove, SIU VP Gov't Services Kermett Mangram (left) joins Seafarers (from left) Dionce Bright, Gualberto Mirador, Leander Garrett, Ryan Neathery, Scott Palen and Ricky Langley before the ceremony. Page 3. American Tern Joins SIU Fleet Seafarers soon will crew the American Tern (left)-a newly con- tracted, reflagged and renamed vessel-for the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC). Formerly called the Kariba and sailing under the Liberian flag, the vessel now will fly the Stars and Stripes and principally will be used to support Operations Deep Freeze and Pacer Goose, the --------Page 3 SIU Web Site Gets Upgrade - - - - - - - - Page 2 Congress Passes Port Security Bill At the SIU hall in Tacoma, Wash. and aboard ships in the area, Seafarers recently welcomed SIU President Michael Sacco (right) and Exec. VP John Fay for discussions on a wide range of important, time- annual resupply missions, respec- ly tively, to McMurdo Base in Antarctica Steward Brenda Kamiya greets and Sacco aboard the Cape Island. Thule Air Force Greenland. Page 4. Atlantic Forest Ref lags U.S. Tacoma-Area Seal arers Welcome SIU President Base in matters. Here, Recertified Pages 12-13. Bosuns Credit Union, School For Great Career Opportunities When the SIU's newest class of recertified bosuns addressed the November membership meeting in Piney Point, Md., many of the Seafarers offered compelling firsthand stories about how both the union and the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training Education have helped them. At left, Recertified Bosun Gregory Agren (left) shows Unlicensed Apprentice Edward Tanaka how to tie a bowline knot. Page 7. �President's Report Union Upgrades Web Site Well-Eamecl Praise On behalf of the entire union, I extend congratulations to our SIU brothers and sisters aboard the Cornhusker State who recently received the U.S. Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal. Clearly, the recognition is well-deserved, and I couldn't be more proud. As reported in this issue, SIU members on the Cornhusker State were some of the first Americans to mobilize for Operation Enduring Freedom. Their work and their dedication drew strong praise from U.S. Labor Secretary Norman Mineta and U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. Michael Sacco William Schubert during the medal ceremony last month in Virginia. The Cornhusker States performance reminds us that although the war on terrorism is different than past conflicts, it's apparent that the U.S. Merchant Marine will continue playing an important role in this campaign. That's one thing that doesn 't change: When the nation needs us, we deliver! Along those lines, during recent meetings aboard SIU-contracted ships and in the union halls, I was encouraged by the readiness of our membership to answer the call to defend our nation, whenever the call comes. We know our role. We know what's at stake. Our hearts may be preparing for the holidays, but our minds and bodies are prepared to serve our country. And you'd better believe we'll deliver the goods-just like our brothers and sisters on the Cornhusker State. Polltlcal Action I also congratulate all the Seafarers who participated in grassroots political activities across the country leading up to last month's elections. Very often, those types of behind-the-scenes activities are difficult in that they involve sacrificing personal time. They may even seem thankless. But, believe me, the efforts are worthwhile and appreciated. Our membership is exceptional when it comes to being politically active. We study the issues. We attend rallies and man phone banks for promaritime candidates. We contribute to SPAD, our union's voluntary political action fund. It is noticed and it definitely makes a difference in the ongoing struggle to continue revitalizing the U.S.-flag fleet. As for the elections themselves, our outlook really doesn't waver. We support those who support the U.S. Merchant Marine- period. Many of our good friends, from both political parties, are returning to Congress. Now that the elections are over, we will work with the new faces on Capitol Hill and at the state and local levels of government to educate them on the importance of our issues and industry. Voices of Experience At last month's membership meeting in Piney Point, the union's newest class of recertified bosuns offered some interesting and encouraging words about the SIU and the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. A lot of their quotes appear on page 7. In a nutshell, many of the bosuns said that the SIU and the school helped them tum their lives around and offered them a true career, not just a job. They also urged the unlicensed apprentices in the audience to apply themselves and take advantage of the opportunities that exist with the school and the union. Those opportunities are real. The recertified bosuns, recertified stewards and QMEDs are living proof. As several said last month, the school is first-class all the way, from the facilities to the instructors and staff. The courses are designed to promote career advancement and boost general academic studies, too. I encourage all eligible Seafarers to upgrade whenever possible and get the most out of the Paul Hall Center. The school is there for your benefit. Don't waste the opportunity. Happy Holldays With the season upon us, I extend my warmest wishes for safe, happy holidays to all active and retired SIU members and their families. I remain thankful for the SIU family and your consistently strong support. Volume 64, Number 12 December 2002 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright© 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. Five years after first venturing into "cyberspace," the SIU in late October launched a vastly rebuilt version of its web site, located at www.seafarers.org. The revamped site includes information about the union and the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, links to other useful sites, and a greatly improved "search" function, among other content. "Although numerous additions had been made to the old site over the years, the new site is a big improvement, both in terms of content and appearance," said SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, who helped oversee development. "I encourage all Seafarers who use the internet to check out the new site." The home page includes a regularly updated listing of upcoming membership meetings, links to top stories from the current edition of the Seafarers LOG, SIU and industry news briefs (under the heading "Heard at Headquarters"), and the first few lines of a profile of the union (for first-time visitors). It also features a "Job Info" link which directs visitors to information about the Paul Hall Center's unlicensed apprentice and veterans' programs, respectively, as well as an electronic form for mariners interested in joining the union. In the "About the SIU" section, visitors will find the full SIU profile, an article detailing SIU and U.S. maritime history, a list of the union's executive board (including photos) and a list of Seafarers International Union of North America affiliates. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION {~0 Atlaotic, Golf, Lako.s and Inland Water$ Oistrict/NMU, AFl·CIO SIU Pronle The Seafarets IntomaUOnal Union, Atlanlk, Gl!lf, ul<es and Inland Waters Olstrl<l/NMU, ML·CIO, rt!Jtt$tnl$ unlkensea u11ttC!d States merd>ent mariners sattfng •board U.S.·fta9 vessels In the deep sea, Great i.akes and tnland tnde$. The unlon •lso represenl:s li<ensed U.S. mariner$ In the Gn!at Lake• and Inland sectors. Coptmu!:d.,. NfAli.rnW-1.4 , l>Cl't Evergtades, Slt~ ~· l'r~~ Top Stories from the Seafarers Log l'iOY...,berU Honol\llu, St. louf$ President's Report: Answering the call TRANSCOM Chief 8ad<s MSP 111e ~..d ol U>e llnHtd s.. m Yr101port4tfon Comlfl1nd {TIWiSCOH) list /JtOlll/J utp<d Congnss 10 'NIJ(horll• IM fl.S. Morlllmc S«urity Program (l~SP). Seafarers Crew Up Newest ATB F®I ~.tt.her dldtt"t di~ tH enlhusU.sm ol tho m11re th#n JOO JH!Ople W1'0 Ukb<olrd lite <htlftenlng of Intrepid Sofp f'f4"'fl'l"•ntll ~•s< SIU-c:rew<d 1"9 and a«ompaoyi(>g doublt,.huYf!d Nrge ocr. JI! In St~rg•°" &Jy. Wis. The new-look home page includes news briefs, a list of upcoming membership meetings and more. The section titled "Member Benefits & Resources" features a complete list of upcoming membership meetings, White House and congressional links, labor and maritime links, downloadable benefits applications, and a list of all SIU halls. To date, the site's largest section is the one covering the Paul Hall Center. Its content includes a school overview and history, information for contacting the admissions office, a downloadable upgrading application, upcoming course dates, course descriptions, information on the apprentice program, and a remembrance of the late SIU President Paul Hall. Finally, the Seafarers LOG section includes selected articles and photos from the current and immediately previous editions of the union's monthly newspaper, tips for submitting story ideas (including staff email addresses) and information on how to subscribe. Older LOG articles (from July 2002 on) may be accessed through the search function. The internet is a global network of computers which any other properly configured computer may access. It originated in 1969 as the result of a U.S. Department of Defense project that connected the Stanford Research Institute, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara and the University of Utah. The world wide web is a segment of the internet created by Swiss scientists in 1989. Development of today's most popular browsers followed a few years later, and the web's popularity skyrocketed. Council Memorializes Ed Pulver The Jersey City (N.J.) Municipal Council has approved a city ordinance creating the "Edward B. Pulver Way," memorializing the late SIUNA vice president. The council unanimously approved the ordinance Oct. 23. A dedication ceremony is planned for late March 2003. Edward B. Pulver Way will be the address of Washington Street from Dudley Street to the southern terminus of Washington Street at the Morris Canal. A Korean War Memorial is being built at the southern end of the street. Brother Pulver passed away May 26 at age 78. A Jersey City native; he was a tireless philanthropist and dedicated trade unionist. "The ordinance is very appropriate and a great way to remember our good friend and brother," noted SIU President Michael Sacco. "Ed did so much to help others. He was a true humanitarian and a tremendous leader for the union." The ordinance recaps Pulver's Edward B. Pulver overwhelming record of generosity. Among other activities, he founded several organizations which helped immigrants adjust to U.S. society without sacrificing their heritage. He belonged to numerous community and c1v1c groups including the National Executive Board of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, and the Hudson County (N.J.) Economic Development Corporation. He served as executive vice president of the Filipino and Americans As One organization and as president of the Hudson County SPCA. Additionally, he served on the board of directors for the Hudson County School of Technology as well as for Saint Francis Hospital and Christ Hospital. On the labor side, his association with the Seafarers dated back more than 50 years. He headed the SIU's office in Jersey City. Pulver was the president and a founding member of the Hudson County Central Labor Council, and served on the state AFL-CIO executive board. He was a delegate to several Democratic national conventions. Pulver lived in Bayonne, N.J. for the past 35 years. He began sailing in the 1940s on railroad tugs in the New York/New Jersey harbor. He became active in the SIU when the fleet he helped organize elected to affiliate with the organization's Inland Boatman's Union. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2003 for the observance of New Year's Day and Monday, January 20f 2003 for the observance of Marlin Luther King Jr. s birthday (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. �..... -· ~ -- ----..,,--,------------~----------------._...,_.~--~--.....-_...--"'."P'!l~--_... '!""llll__!lllm_ _. . . . . . . . . . . .~. . . . .lm!I. .~........... 'Duty, Loyalty and Service' SIU Members, Cornhusker State Honored · For Support of Operation Enduring Freedom SIU members aboard the auxiliary crane ship Cornhusker State received the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal-presented by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta and U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert-during a ceremony Nov. 15 in Newport News, Va. Seafarers received the medals for their professional support of America's war against terrorism. Additionally, Mineta and Schubert presented the U.S. Maritime Administration's (MarAd's) Professional Ship Award to the Cornhusker State for supplying what the agency described as "exceptional service in providing cargo operations and transportation of equipment during Operation Enduring Freedom." The vessel is operated by SIUcontracted Interocean Ugland Management (IUM). "For six months without relief, the Cornhusker State and crew supported the ongoing war against terrorism," said Mineta. ' In years to come, history will recall the valiant service of the Comhusker State and crew with the three simple word : duty, loyalty and service." IU Government Services D i' i ion Vice President Kermett angram and orfolk, a. Port nt org Kenny were a ong t e IU officials who attended the ceremony at the 23rc1 treet Pier. According to MarAd, the Professional Ship Award "is given to non-military ships that achieve the highest degree of readiness, performance, efficiency, reliability, productivity and safety. Ships th.at receive this prestigious award have distinguished themselves through outstanding accomplishments or significant mission contributions to the United States and the American people." The Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal, first approved in 1990 for mariners who participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert S'torm, may be presented to mariners who serve aboard U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving the U.S. military and national interests. The Cornhusker State is 610 feet long and is part of MarAd's civilian-crewed Ready Reserve Force (RRF). All RRF ships are owned by MarAd and managed by private American companies. As part of Operation Enduring Freedom, Seafarers and members of the American Maritime Officers (AMO) aboard the Cornhusker State were deployed in the Indian Ocean without relief or any port visits for six months. In announcing last month's awards, MarAd noted, "The RRF hip, crew, and the supporting maritime industry lived up to President Bush's rally, 'We will not tire, we will not falter, we will not fail, ' in his September 20, Union, Company Officials Tackle Key Safety Issues SIU Safety Directors from across the country met last month at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. to hone their skills and study the latest happenings in the maritime industry. Their agenda for the fourth annual SIU ·Safety Directors Conference included training record book (TRB) audits, conflict · resolution, STCW requirements, effective communication, fire fighting training and more. . They received safety presenta- tions from SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Co. and Dyn Marine, and also met with representatiyes of the SIU's various departments to review key procedures that impact the individual Seafarer's interactions with headquarters and the ports. "It was an excellent course, very valuable," stated SIU Norfolk, Va. Safety Director Samuel Spain. "The program helps you work with people and promotes safety. The presentations from the companies were 2001, address to Congress." SIU members who received medals included Bosun Scott Palen, ABs Michael Borders, Laurentis Colbert, Phillip Harmon, William Humphrey, Jesus Olbes, David Roof and Stacey Twiford, OSs Jose Cuevas and Justin Koger, Electrician Jay Clothier, QMED Brad Neathery, OMUs Kurt Benjamin, Kenneth Garner and Anthony Neathery, GUDEs Brandon Harold and Ricky Langley, Chief Steward Charles Scott, Chief Cook Ronnie Hall and SAs John Noel, Robert Weeks and Talib Aekins. In addition to Mineta, participants in the ceremony included U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert; U.S. Rep. Robert "Bobby" Scott (DVa. ); Mr. Joseph Schumacher, representing U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R-Va.); IUM President Jorge Aguirre; and MarAd South Atlantic Region Director Nuns Jain. The Cornhusker State initially was activated in 1991 to support the allied coalition's mission in Operations Desert Shield and De ert Storm. In 1994, with only five day notice, the crew set sail for Haiti where the Cornhusker Stat~ effectively supported the humanitilrian peacekeeping mission Operation Uphold Democracy for 74 days. great, especially the parts about how they've implemented various safety programs." SIU New Orleans Safety Director Chris Westbrook described the conference as "very informative. One thing that really stood out was the (presentation on the) Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) safety program. The way they relate to crews, actually rid- Photo courtesy of MarAd U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta (left) and U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert (center) present the Expeditionary Medal to SIU member Jay Clothier. ~... ing the ships to promote safety, that says a lot. When they're actually aboard the ships carrying the message, it puts it in perspective." Participating safety directors included Spain, Westbrook, Harold "Duke" Bryan (Tacoma), Receiving their Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals and copies of the commendation are AB Stacey Twiford, QMED Brad Neathery and Chief Cook Ronnie Hall. Jeff Turkus (Wilmington), Steve Ruiz (Jacksonville), Frank Iverson (Honolulu), Todd Brdak (Algonac), William McLaughlin (Brooklyn), Kenny Moore (Houston), Amancio Crespo (Santurce) and Archie Ware (San Francisco) . . As part of the conference, Paul Hall Center Safety Director James Hanson discusses the importance of including certain types of information on shipboard safety reports. Atlantic Forest Reflags U.S. Seafarers Crew LASH Ship in Rotterdam ATC Labor Relations Director Bill Cole (above right) and Dyn Marine Shipboard Crewing Manager Jake Jacobs (below right) addressed the safety directors last month at the Paul Hall Center. Among other key topics, Cole discussed ATC's safety initiatives and the importance of having the whole crew work together "before potential safety problems become accidents." Jacobs (also standing in photo above) discussed communications skills, including how messages may become distorted, and how effective communication can promote problem-solving and safety. SIU members began crewing the newly reflagged LASH (lighter aboard ship) vessel Atlantic Forest Nov. 14 in Rotterdam. The newly contracted ship, owned by Waterman Steamship, is part of the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). It formerly flew the Russian flag before donning the Stars and Stripes. The SIU contract covering the Atlantic Forest includes the premier "Plan G" medical benefits, participation in the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan, and vacation benefits at an accrual rate of l 4for-30. · Built in 1983, the Atlantic Forest is 862 feet long and I 05 feet wide. It is equipped with a 500 metric ton LASH gantry crane, and has a capacity of 82 LASH barges. �American Tern Joins SIU Fleet Seafarers soon will crew the American Tern-a newly contracted, reflagged and renamed vessel-for the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC). Formerly called the Kariba and sailing under the Liberian flag, the vessel now will fly the Stars and Stripes and principally will be used to support Operations Deep Freeze and Pacer Goose, the annual resupply missions, respectively, to McMurdo Base in Antarctica and Thule Air Force Base in Greenland. In the interim between missions, according to MSC officials, the ship also will move ammunition, general cargo and fleet hospitals. MSC-chartered operations are scheduled to begin this month, when the ship reports to Port Hueneme, Calif. SIU-contracted Osprey Ship Management won the contract from MSC to operate the vessel. Under the pact, which could last as long as 51 months, Seafarers who crew the Tern will receive medical benefits to the premier Plan G level-which includes 100 percent (reasonable and customary) prescription coverage for Seafarers and their dependentsand a vacation benefit of 14 days for every 30 days worked (increasing to 15 for 30 on the second anniversary of the contract). As of press time for the Seafarers LOG, the vessel was in dry dock in Jacksonville, Fla., being fitted with features required by its charter. The American Tern replaces the Green Wave, which had been under charter by MSC since 1984 on the Antarctic route. A larger vessel, the Tern is a 12-year-old German ship. According to officials, the vessel boasts about onethird more cargo space, a higher ice rating and is 10 years newer than the Green Wave. Although the American Tern won't look much bigger that the Green Wave-at 521 feet it is only 14 feet longer and seven feet wider- the vessel can carry 977 shipping containers (milvans) compared to 594 on the Green Wave. Each milvan, which measures 8-by-8-by-20-feet, weighs 5,000 pounds empty and up to 40,000 full and holds the equivalent of an airplane load. The American Tern has three on-board cranes, compared to four on the Green Wave, but those on the newer ship are larger and can lift more, officials pointed out. Additionally, the American Tern is more suited for icy conditions than the Green Wave. McMurdo Station is Antarctica's largest community. Situated on the southern tip of Ross Island, 2,200 miles due south of New Zealand, the station serves as the logistics hub for half the continent. Thule Air Base is located 900 miles south of the North Pole and 950 miles north of the Arctic Circle. MSC is the ocean transportation provider for the Department of Defense. The command operates more than 120 active ships daily around the world. SIU ITF Inspectors Help Crews Collect More Than $550,000 in Back Wages It has been a busy and productive year for the SIU's International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) inspectors, who have secured more than $550,000 in back pay for crews on runaway-flag vessels and other foreign-flag ships. In one recent case, ITF Inspector Arthur Petitpas and ITF Assistant Coordinator Enrico Esopa (both of the SIU) secured more than $138,000 in back wages for Croatian mariners aboard the Malta-flagged vessel MSC Zrin in early October. The crew hadn't been paid in five months. Petitpas met with them aboard the ship in Baltimore and then in Newport News, Va., where he had the vessel arrested following repeated delays in paying the crew. A few hours later, the back pay arrived. In other recent cases involving SIU ITF inspectors: • On a routine ship inspection in New Jersey, Esopa discovered that Filipino mariners on the Cyprus-flagged Panamax Luck The union's ITF inspectors recently completed computer training at the Paul Hall Center directed by the ITF. Pictured at the Piney Point, Md. facility are {from left) ITF Actions Unit Rep Bill Goodger, Inspector Tony Sacco, U.S. ITF Coordinator John Sansone, Asst. Coordinator Enrico Esopa and Inspector Arthur Petitpas. Greetings from the Paul Buck After performing some routine maintenance on the steering gear space room exhaust fan, Seafarers aboard the Paul Buck are ready to replace the cover. From the left are QMED/Pumpman Peter Joseph, Unlicensed Apprentice Alan Grenier, DEU Jeff Thomas and QMED O'lan Pajarillo Jr. The Ocean Ships, Inc. vessel was loading cargo in the port of Houston at the time this photo was snapped. It then proceeded to Puerto Rico to unload. The crew members wish everyone a happy holiday season. Cain Brotb.en Wear Support For SPAD on (Coat) Sleeves John and Hubert Cain have a combined 75 years of experience in the SIU. It's no surprise, then, that the brothers understand the importance of the union's voluntary political action fund (SPAD). "It's the backbone of the whole union," said John, who lives in the Houston area. "I've been to Washington (D.C.) and I see where the money goes. It's like politics anywhere-if you don't get the money (for political contributions), you don't get support for your industry." The brothers recently showed their continued support of SPAD by donating enough to secure the new jackets that ar part of a were being paid less than what was called for in their contract. He contacted the company and demanded the crew be paid in full. Within a few days, the mariners had received more than $73,000 in back pay- all that was due them. • In a similar case in midSeptember, an inspector found that the crew of the Cyprusflagged Olympia was being paid less than what's called for in the ITF contract. He secured more than $14,000 on the crew's behalf in Lake Charles, La. • In Wilmington, Del., Petitpas secured more than $25,000 in back wages for the multinational crew of the Liberian-flagged Golden Bay. • In Charleston, S.C., Tony Sacco received a call from an AB on the Bahamian-flagged Lancashire because of unpaid wages and lack of provisions. He went to the ship and quickly secured more than $6,600 in back pay for the crew and also ensured that proper provisions were ordered. "The network of ITF inspectors worldwide makes it harder for shipowners to take advantage of mariners, but the problem certainly continues," observed Esopa. "If Seafarers hear of any problems on foreign ships, please advise any ITF inspector and you can be sure we' 11 be there to help." In addition to Esopa, Petitpas and Sacco, SIU Algonac, Mich. Port Agent Don Thornton and Florida-based Scott Brady are the union's ITF inspectors. Standing in front of SPAD posters in the Harvey, La. hall are Bosun John Cain, with his new SPAD jacket, and SIU Port Agent Steve Judd. Retired Bosun Hubert Cain (right) shows his new SPAD jacket to Recertified Bosun Terry Cowans outside the SIU hall in Mobile, Ala. promotional program which began earlier this year. In that program. ch dul d t la t through July 2003, Seafarers who contribute to the fund through a check-off authorization found on the vacation application (and also available at the union halls) will receive a SPAD lapel pin (for an authorized contribution amount of 50 cents per day); the pin and a SPAD T-shirt ($1 per day); or the pin, shirt and a SPAD baseball cap ($1. 50 or more per day). The SPAD jacket is available to members who make a onetime donation of $300 or more in addition to their check-off authorization. "The jackets will be a hit when people see them," said Hubert, who retired in 1999 but helps out at the SIU hall in Mobile, Ala. "It's a quality jack- et and it gets the name out there, too." John. a b un n th r gang, described the SPAD jacket as "good value for the money" and credited the union for supporting pro-maritime candidates regardless of political party. He also complimented SIU President Michael Sacco and other members of the union's executive board. "It's unreal how far we've come, and they've done so much. To name just one example, I never thought I'd see a foreign-flag ship reflag under the Stars and Stripes. Now, it's happening." Hubert said he has only one complaint about the SPAD jacket: "It fits well, but it's been 80 degrees every day lately!" He added that he enjoys working at the hall. "I know all those guys. I tell the kids, 'I went to sea with your daddy."' LOG Awarded 2nd Prize In Labor Press Contest The Seafarers LOG recently earned a second-place award for "general excellence" from the International Labor Communications Association (ILCA). The ILCA is an AFL-CIO organization which provides support to international, national, regional and local union publications and web sites. The association conducts an annual labor journalism competition. The most recent contest (covering the year 2001) drew nearly 1,200 total entries, in more than a dozen categories. In the general excellence competition, the LOG went up against other union newspapers of similar circulation. The Guild Reporter, published by The Newspaper Guild/CWA, received the fust-place award. Judges for the contest are "retired labor publication editors, labor reporters and other professionals in the business of keeping people informed about the news," according to the ILCA. The combined per-issue circulation of the ILCA's 900 member publications exceeds 28 million. �ngress Sends Congress has taken what it hopes will be a major step toward boosting security at the nation's seaports with its passage of The Maritime Security Act of 2002 (S. 1214). The Senate on Nov. 14 approved the measure 95-0 and the House passed it by voice vote Nov. 18, sending it to President Bush for his expected signature. The legislation's passage marked the culmination of a nearly two-year effort by lawmakers to close the security gap that exists at the 361 ports along America's coasts. Sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Fritz Hollings (D-S.C.), Ranking Republican John McCain (R-Ariz.), Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee Chairman John Breaux (D-La.) and Intelligence Committee Chairman Bob Graham (D-Fla.), the measure combines countless federal, state, local and private law enforcement agencies overseeing the security of the international borders at America's seaports. Further, it authorizes more security officers, additional screening equipment and the building of important security infrastructure at seaports. The legislation also includes the first Coast Guard authorization since 1998. The bill autho- rizes $6 billion dollars for the Coast Guard's total budget for fiscal year 2003, which is $1 billion more than the amount appropriated in the FY 2002 Transportation Appropriations bill. Among its provisions, it allows for an increase in active duty military personnel from 35,500 to 45,500, authorizes $725 million for capital investments, and aims to ensure that the Coast Guard can balance its many roles. "With the legislation, we are, for the first time, creating a national system for securing our maritime borders," said Senator Hollings, "While the terrorist attacks of September 11 exposed the security vulnerabilities apparent in our nation's entire transportation system, we learned long before that tragic day that the lack of security at our nation's seaports presented our nation with one of its greatest security risks. "The sheer size and complexity of our port facilities combined with the enormous volume of commercial cargo that travels through them every day makes them vulnerable to attack. Coupled with the dramatic threat risk and the potential severity of the consequences, our ports represent a significant weakness in our national security. With this bill, we begin to ensure that our ports will have the comprehen- arAd Report Forecasts lntermodal Gridlock . Maritime Administrator Captain William G. Schubert last month announced the findings of a Maritime Administration report on intermodal access to U.S. ports. The report, based on a survey of 70 percent of American ports, focused on the state of roadway, rail and waterside access. It found that while intermodal connections at U.S. ports may be good enough now to keep cargo moving, they probably won't be in a few years. Expected increases in cargo traffic will strain the system-especially in already congested metropolitan areas and major trade corridors. "Getting a ship into port is only part of the story," said Schubert. "If the goods can't move quickly away from the water, then our transportation system isn't doing the job." He noted that most ports anticipate greater cargo flows in the future. An emerging need for all U.S. ports, especially container ports, is for real-time traffic information. Radio transmission and web-based information on traffic conditions is of increasing importance to ports and transportation providers as they manage the inland movement of marine cargo. This is reflected in the large number of ports reporting unacceptable conditions in these emerging elements of the intermodal access system. Significant access issues are found on the local access roads to ports, and at grade rail crossings. Truck-only routes are of increasing significance as cargo volumes grow and there is a critical need to separate freight and passenger traffic on local roads and on state Captain William G. Schubert U.S. Maritime Administrator roads and interstates. The report also revealed the positive results of intermodal access investments. Among the ports surveyed, more than 90 percent noted acceptable or better conditions in terms of the availability of on-dock rail facilities and aids to navigation on the waterways. MarAd plans to continue its yearly assessment on access to ports and terminals. The Maritime Administration has the primary responsibility for encouraging the development and maintenance of a competitive United States merchant fleet that is capable of carrying the nation's domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of its waterborne foreign commerce. MarAd also seeks to ensure the U.S. has adequate shipbuilding and repair services, efficient ports, effective intermodal water and land transportation systems, and reserve shipping capacity in time of national emergency. ecurity Bill to President sive plans, advanced intelligence, to make fair and equitable allocapersonnel, law enforcement, and tions to port authorities, waterregulations in place to vastly front facility operators, and state improve security." and local agencies to provide According to a summary pro- security infrastructure and servided by Senator Hollings' office, vices. Authorizes grants for varithe Maritime Security Act of ous types of security upgrades including reimbursements for 2002 as agreed to by the Senate: • Provides that the Secretary upgrades that are in compliance of Transportation will conduct an with federal national and area assessment of all vessels and security plans that have been facilities on or near the water to made since September 11, 2001. identify those at high risk of Authorizes such sums as necesbeing involved in a transportation sary to help grant recipients comsecurity incident. Once the vul- ply with the federal security nerable infrastructure is identi- requirements mandated by the fied, and interim security mea- Act. The legislation requires the sures have been adopted, the administration to propose fundCoast Guard will conduct more ing levels for seaport security detailed vulnerability assess- programs and mandates annual ments of vessels and facilities. reports outlining compliance with •Mandates a National Mari- the security mandates established time Transportation Security Plan in the act. and regional Area Maritime •Authorizes $90 million in Transportation Security Plans be research and development grants developed by the Coast Guard to be awarded to develop meththat will be adequate to deter a ods to increase the ability of the transportation security incident to U.S. Customs Service to inspect merchandise carried on any vesthe maximum extent. • Mandates for the first time sel arriving in the United States; ever that all ports, facilities and develop equipment to detect vessels have comprehensive nuclear materials; improve the security plans and incident tags and seals used on shipping response plans based on detailed containers, including smart senCoast Guard vulnerability assess- sors for tracking shipments; and tools to mitigate the consements and recommendations. •Requires these plans be quences of terrorist attack. approved by the Coast Guard. All •Authorizes $33 million for ports, waterfront facilities and development of security training vessels are required to operate and for the education and certifiunder approved security plans. cation offederal, state and private • Set up local port security security personnel. Directs the committees to better coordinate Secretary of Transportation to the efforts of federal, state, local, develop a curriculum for training and pri ate law enforcement and standards for the certification agencies and to advise on securi- of maritime security professionty plans. The federal agencies als. The standards are to be develinclude intelligence, FBI, Cus- oped through consultation with toms, Immigration, and the Coast the Federal Law Enforcement Guard. Training Center as well as other •Directs the U.S. Department security and police agencies, priof Transportation to formulate vate organizations, and individuregulations to develop secure als with cargo and maritime secuareas in ports, as part of their rity expertise. These training security plans, and to limit access opportunities will be provided to to security-sensitive areas through maritime security personnel in background checks and the the United States as well as to issuance of a transportation secu- personnel employed in foreign rity identification card, restrict ports used by vessels with United firearms and other weapons, and States citizens as passengers and develop an evacuation plan. crew members. Background checks will be con• Requires the development ducted for employees working in of a maritime intelligence system security-sensitive areas. Mariners to collect and analyze informaalso will be required by to carry tion concerning vessels operating internationally acceptable identi- in waters under the jurisdiction of fication. the United States and the crew, • Establishes a grant program passengers and cargoes carried. A maritime intelligence agency will be expected to work together with other agencies and collect and analyze information not available from other intelligence sources. • Improves the reporting of crew members, passengers and imported cargo to better track suspicious activity. • Compels commercial vessels to be equipped with and operate an automatic identification system (AIS) when navigating on the waters of the United States as well as a long-range vessel tracking system for vessels on international voyages that include United States waters. • Provides for supply chain security and a secure system of trade by allowing for secure maritime borders and an efficient cargo transportation system. The Transportation Oversight Board will establish a trade program to develop standards to enhance the physical security of cargo containers. • Authorizes the Sea Marshal program and requires maritime safety and security teams to safeguard the public and protect vessels, harbors, ports and waterfront facilities. The Coast Guard is more specifically authorized to board ships entering U.S. ports in order to deter highjackings or other terrorist threats and enhances maritime security and safety with the development of security teams. •Directs the Secretary of Transportation to assess the antiterrorism measures maintained by foreign ports, which are served by vessels that also call on the U.S. or which are determined to be a security risk to international maritime commerce and may deny entry to vessels that call on ports that do not maintain effective antiterrorism measures. •Creates a Maritime Security Advisory Committee to report on and make recommendations on national maritime security matters. In addition to the foregoing, the new measure incorporates a Coast Guard authorization bill. The Coast Guard provisions in the bill reflect the provisions of S. 951, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2001, which was reported out of the Commerce Committee last year, and H.R. 3983, the House maritime security bill. International Solidarity Works As OMU Campaign Continues movement can bear fruit. Captain Michael Cheramie, who works at Trico in the U.S. and who came to Norway as a witness in this case, said he looks forward to working with Thomas Fairley, CEO ofTrico's U.S. operations, with a just process that covers union organizing in Trico. "Now the workers in Trico have a fair chance to organize without being afraid for their jobs," Cheramie said. An OMU spokesman described the case as a victory for Trico workers. "This is the first time that a µnion has negotiated with Trico USA, and OMU looks forward to following this up," stated Wayne Savoie. OMU is a federation composed of the SIU; the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association; the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots; and the American Maritime Officers. International solidarity last month helped Offshore Mariners United (OMU), the federation of four U.S. maritime unions (including the SIU) that is working to help mariners in the Gulf of Mexico win union representation, take a big step forward in its campaign at Trico Marine. Facing pressure in the form of a boycott from the Norwegian Oil and Petrochemical Workers Union (NOPEF), Trico's Norwegian branch signed a consent decree Nov. 7 in the local court in Volda, Norway. According to the agreement, Trico has agreed to send a letter to every one of its U.S. mariners ensuring that the company accepts the right to organize and declares that there shall be no discrimination or harassment of prounion workers. NOPEF, meanwhile, agreed not to reinstate the boycott as long as Trico lives up to its end of the pact. "I hope that this will show to be a positive contribution to the Tri co workers' struggle to achieve unionization," said the president of NOPEF, Leif Sande. ''NOPEF will carefully follow up their obligations in practice. If Trico will not end their union-busting campaign, they risk that we restart our boycott." NOPEF International Secretary Jarle Vines pointed out that this case shows that international solidarity in the trade union �- - -- - ~~----~--~-------------__.. ________ CIVMAR Notice Changes In MSC Force Medical Program As r-eported earlier this year, the union has negotiated .an agreement with the U.S. Military Sealift Command {MSC) regarding the Outport Medical Process. This process allows CIVMARS to receive medical examinations while on leave at sites which may be closer to their home. Recently, MSC notified the union that it intends to implement changes to the Force Medical Program. These changes will establish new medical facilities in certain areas and redistribute certain medical force personnel away from the San Diego West Coast CSU. New facilities will be placed in Guam and Earle, New Jersey. As a result of this notice the union and MSC are negotiating about procedures and arrangements for CIVMARS who will be affected by these changes. MSC has assured the union that redistribution of medical personnel away form the West Coast will not negatively impact service. Members residing in Guam should note that the Force Medical Office in Guam is not intended to be a CSU {CIVMAR Support Unit). lt is simply an additionaf medical facility for use ·by mariners who choose to receive a physical examination at this site. Procedures for Guam are the same as for any prearranged medical evaluation at an approved facility set by the Marine Placement Specialist (MPS) or MSO on board ship. The ClVMAR requests participation in the "outport medical program" and must agree to be responsible for reporting for the prearranged medical appointment during their leave period. While undergoing a physical examination, mariners are considered to be in a duty status for pay purposes during the physical examination process. Physicals are completed on government time and at government expense. However; if you are found unfit for duty your pay status may change. Please note the following: If you are found not fit for duty (NFF0)1 you have several options: • You may request sick leave or other leave. • You may request to remain in a duty status, and you must report to the CSU at .your own expense. At the CSU, you will receive your advanced notification of enforced leave. At this time you may seek second opinions, receive treatment to resolve your medical issues and undergo reevaluation by the respective Force Medical Officer. Finding a physician and/or a medical facility will be your responsibility as are any costs for these services. • You may remain on leave or leave without pay (LWOP), whichever applies, while you seek second opinions; receive treatments or other evaluations close to your home. Finding a physician and a medical facility will be your responsibility. If you have been declared not-fit-for duty and you remain abroad your personal health care insurance may or may not coverJhese types of follow-up care or evaluations. If you live abroad, you will be responsible for financial costs associated with a second opinion process (such as hotel and food costs) until you can demonstrate you are fit for duty. Make sure you check with your insurance carrier first! It will also be important to keep in touch with your MPS at the APMC (your Detailer). To avoid any misun· derstandings of your leave and pay status, have your MPS fax or e-mail your orders and confirm your duty status. Leave and pay status are important! Make sure you fully understand how these new programs work and how you will be affected before you agree to par~ Ucipate. Notice: 'Geographic Shipping' Discussions: Unlicensed CIVMARS Not Included for Now! Representatives of the union have been advised by our unit members that MSC has made a proposal to its licensed deck and engineer officers. MSC proposes to assign the officers to any ship regardless of the employee's past connection to either the east or west coast fleet. MSC is in discussion with the licensed officer unions regarding this matter and the SIU will continue to monitor the outcome. The union has received questions concerning this proposed policy and how it might affect unli- BECK NOTICE censed mariners. This proposal does not apply to unlicensed CIVMARS. As previously reported, in June 2002 the union entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with MSC mapping out a step-bystep labor relations plan. The union had three goals when negotiating this plan: to complete negotiations for the CMPI, negotiate a new union contract to cover both the east and west coast units and to bring wage parity to CIVMARS on each coast. The union believes it is well on the way to achieving these goals. The agreement provides that only when these goals are achieved could MSC implement an "any ship/any ocean" policy for unlicensed CIVMARS. Currently, unlicensed mariners may be assigned to either coast based upon their own request or as a result of agency mission requirements. The union and MSC will continue working together to meet the MOU objectives for the long-term benefit of all MSC employees. Currently, we are working on CMPI 750: Discipline which includes adverse actions This instruction affects all manners and the union ts bargaining the impact of the agency's proposed changes with the best interest of all CIVMARS in mind. Future Seafarers LOG articles will include updates on our progress. ...----................ ..........-- ---------- __....--~~--------_....-- ....... Retired NMU Port Agent Humphrey Dies at 80 Gordon Humphrey, a former National Maritime Union mariner and official, passed away Oct. 6 in Kelso, Wash. He was 80. Answering his call to the sea at the onset of World War II, Humphrey trained as a pharmacist at Sheepshead Bay, N.Y. in November 1942. Upon completion of his training, he boarded American Foreign Steamship Co.'s Bulk Oil and made several voyages to the Far East, Europe and South America. After returning to shore and joining the NMU in 1943 in the port of New York, he was selected for the NMU patrolman's position in Port Arthur, Texas. In the years that followed, he held the same post twice in San Francisco and once in Hawaii. Humphrey was promoted to port agent in Boston and later held the same position in Corpus Christi, Texas and San Pedro. Calif. "Gordon was just a great all around person," recalled former NMU President Shannon Wall. "I sailed with him for years. In short, he was a fantastic shipmate and a real pleasure to be around. I was sailing as a bosun at the time and he was an AB. We worked very well together and got along great as friends. He will be greatly missed." Active in grass roots politics, Humphrey directed a very conscientious political group while working in San Pedro. Local congressmen often Gordon Humphrey Retired NMU Port Agent called upon him to share the union's stances on various issues. Besides the foregoing experiences with politicians, two events that occurred later boosted the mariner's political record. In 1980, President elect Ronald Reagan was scheduled to address the NMU convention in St. Louis. To Humphrey's surprise, Reagan requested that Humphrey escort him to the podium. Then, on May 11, 1982, California Congressman Glen Anderson read Humphrey's "American Merchant Marine Records" into the official records of the 97th Congress. About one month later, Humphrey retired from the NMU and settled in Kelso, Wash. 1:., His wife of 47 yea~s, feaU:G his daughter Christy and three granddaughters survive Humphrey: Gabrielle, Gayla and Heavenly. Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act The Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU assists employees by representing them in all aspects of their 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/NMU 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/NMU. 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/NMU is the right to attend union meetings, the right to vote for candidates for union office and the right to run for union office. Members also have the right to participate in the development of contract 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 $400.00 (four hundred dollars) per year or $100.00 (one hundred dollars) per quarter. Working dues amount to 5 percent of the gross amount an employee receives for vacation benefits and are paid when the member files a vacation application. 3. Agency fee payors - Employees who choose not to become union members may become agency fee payors. As a condition of employment, in states which permit such arrange- ments, individuals are obligated to make payments to the union in the form of an agency fee. The fee these employees pay is to support the core representational services that the union 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 2001 calendar year, the fee cost associated with this representation amounts to 66.37 percent of the dues amount. This means that the agency fee based upon the dues would be $265.48 (two hundred sixtyfive dollars and forty-eight cents) for the applicable year. An appropriate reduction also will be calculated for working dues. This amount applies to the 2003 calendar year. This means that any individual who wishes to elect to pay agency fees and submits a letter between December 1, 2002 and November 30, 2003 will have this calculation applied to their 2003 dues payments which may still be owed to the union. As noted below, however, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction effective January 2004, your objection must be received by December 1, 2003. A report which delineates chargeable and non-chargeable expenses is available to you free of charge. You may receive a copy of this report by writing to: Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. This report is based upon an audited financial report of the union's expenses during 2001. Please note that as the chargeable and non-chargeable expenses may change each year, the agency fee amount may also fluctuate each year. Individuals who are entitled to pay agency fees and wish to pay fees rather than dues, must elect this option each year by filing an objection in accordance with the procedure noted below. 5. Filing of objections - If you choose to object to paying dues, an objection must be filed annually. To receive the 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/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 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 ~ �Recertified Bosuns Say Union, School Help Nudge Many onto Better Path Over the years, the Seafarers International Union consistently has provided unlicensed mariners with the opportunities and skills necessary to achi~ve success and provide for their loved ones and family members. This assessment was echoed repeatedly on Nov. 4 by members of the Sill's newest class of recertified bosuns as they addressed fellow members and unlicensed apprentices during the monthly membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. Sharing their views on how the union has impacted their respective lives, the 12 graduates of the Paul Hall Center's bosun recertification class No. 60 painted vivid images of how the union perpetuated their attainment of rewarding careers-and how those careers have translated into numerous quality-of-life improvements and rewards for themselves and those closest to them. The four-week course-which blends classroom training, hands-on instruction and conferences with representatives of the union's various departments-is considered the "crown jewel" of the training available for deck department Seafarers. Those completing alJ course requirements and graduating were: Dirk Adams (from the port of Wilmington, Calif.), Gregory Agren (Tacoma, Wash.), Delroy Brown (San Francisco), Robert Cando (Norfolk, Va.), Stanley Daranda (New Orleans), Rodriquez Gonzales (Mobile, Ala.), Michael Hester (Tacoma, Wash.), Patrick Lavin (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Thomas Lynch (Jacksonville, Fla.), John Mendez (Philadelphia), Gavino Octaviano (San Franci co) and Grant Shipley (Jacksonville). The SIU has really enhanced my life," ai ando. "It has provided me with reliable employment, a steady and dependable income, health benefits, investment opportunities, retirement, vacation and this stateof-the art training facility (the Paul Hall Center) that keeps us all qualified." Cando has been an SIU member since 1990. "My advice to the trainees is to remember that you always get out of something what you put in," Cando said. "When you are in your Phase II program, be prompt, show enthusiasm and participate. Volunteer during emergency drills, always use your safety equipment and don't leave things up to chance. Always ask questions and be sensible when ashore." Octaviano joined the SIU in San Francisco in 1991. Now a five-time Piney Point upgrader, the 44-year-old Seafarer appreciates his choice of careers. "The SIU changed my life," he proudly proclaimed. "It has been good to me and my family by providing good health and medical benefits to us." Suggesting that the union could make their lives just as rewarding and successful as his has been, Octaviano told the apprentices, "Always keep a good positive attitude when you go out there (to sea) and become part of a crew. Work hard, be safe- The SIU's newest recertified bosuns posed with union officials, above, shortly after their Nov. 4 graduation at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Graduating from the course and pictured are Dirk Adams, Gregory Agren, Delray Brown, Robert Cando, Stanley Daranda, Rodriquez Gonzales, Michael Hester, Patrick Lavin, Thomas Lynch, John Mendez, Gavino Octaviano, and Grant Shipley. Joining them are SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, VP Government Services Kermett Mangram, VP Atlantic Region Joseph Soresi, Plans Administrator Lou Delma, and Asst. VP Contract George Tricker. ty conscious and always do the very best you can because you are the future of our union." Adams joined the union in Piney Point and has been sailing for 20 years. "I have been in some countries that are rich and others which are poor," he continued. "While some people only dream about the experience of being a merchant mariner, I have lived it, thanks to the union. I would not have experienced any of this had it not been for the SIU. Being a trainee here (at the Paul Hall Center) built the foundation I needed in order see the world over while making a good living. The SIU is not just a job, it is a career." Directing his attention to the ·trainees, Adams offered, "The SIU will build that foundation you will need if you plan to go to the top .... This school is the best unlicensed merchant marine school in the nation." Hester joined the union in 1991 and has since seen the world while working in a host of capacities aboard a myriad of vessel types. According to him, the SIU made all his childhood dreams become reality. "I was that boy in your high school class who was always looking out the window, I was the dreamer," said the Portland, Ore. native. "Thanks to the way of life offered to me by the Seafarers, I was given an opportunity to indulge my appetite for wandering, my desire for things exotic, and my need to escape the routine," he said. Hester told the trainees - - - - - - - - . that the life of a merchant seaman is a gratifying and worthy one, that nowhere else in American industrial life today are there more opportunities to earn a good living and advance yourself than with the SIU. "Work hard out there," he advised. "Apply yourself to learning your trade, be a good shipmate and an honorable union member and you will be rewarded far more than you can possibly Thomas Lynch, right, discusses deck operations with two imagine today." A veteran of the sea, unlicensed apprentices as Gavina Octaviano, left, listens. Lynch joined the SIU in1962 in the port of New Orleans. He has been sailing since he was 17 and had several lessons to offer the unlicensed apprentices. Prepping them to the challenges they will encounter when they initially go to sea, Lynch offered, "Everyone on the vessel is there to help you. I will teach you everything I can, but you as students have to do one thing for yourselves: keep your ears open. Take a notebook with you and make a habit of writing things down that you don't understand. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions to the right people so you can get answers." Speaking · from his own experiences, Lynch assured the students, "if you take care of yourself, you will make good money and have a great career. You will have a lot of good things in your life because the SIU will give them to you: good medical, pension and great representatives," he said. Gonzales, who donned the SIU colors in 1989, told the apprentices, "You have taken the first and most important step in your lives (enrolling in the program here). Use this and other opportunities that come your way to your full advantage, and nothing but good things will come to you." A frequent upgrader at the Paul Hall Center, Gonzales reminded his fellow Seafarers that "everyone needs to constantly improve themselves. By upgrading, you not only enhance skills, you also make the union stronger." Daranda told those in attendance that upgrading at the Paul Hall Center has made a world of difference in his career as well as in the way he views the union. "I started out here as a trainee and was able to meet some of my goals," offered Daranda. "But going back to school has built me up and made me realize that I could make my career easier by upgrading my skills. So being back here and being able to talk to Mr. Red Campbell (retired SIU VP contracts) made me gain a stronger appreciation for what the older guys went through to make this a stronger union. We can honor them and what they went through by doing better in all areas of our careers. It's up to us to keep things moving in the right direction." Even though he was older than most when he began sailing, Agren has no regrets about joining the SIU. "I was 30 years old when I started sailing, but I have been doing pretty good since then," said the three-time upgrader who became a Seafarer in 1986. "I have not had any trouble getting a job." Agren told the trainees that by taking advantage of the opportunities available at the Paul Hall center, they were already ahead in the game. "You don't know how lucky you are to have a school such as this, it teaches you all kinds of stuff." Collectively, the remaining graduates-Shipley, Lavin, Brown and Mendez -reflected on the importance of upgrading at the school, the quality of training given by the center's staff, and the excellence of the facility's accommodations. Shipley joined the union in 1992 in Norfolk. He has upgraded four times and, like his classmates, was grateful for the opportunities the school offers. "I want to thank all SIU members, those who came before me, those here now and those who will come in the future for all they have brought and will continue to bring to the union." Lavin also had enhanced his skills on four occasions at the school. Having joined the SIU in 1974 in Piney Point, he felt especially close to the apprentices and spent a great deal of time with them when not in class. "It was great to be back here in this environment and have the opportunity to spend time with the trainees," he said. "It was a lot of fun getting with them, sharing stories and teaching them how to tie different kinds of knots. We look forward to seeing you all out there." Stanley Daranda hones his skills at the wheel as UA Leroy Jones looks on. Brown has been sailing for more than 20 years. "I've had a great experience while here at Piney Point," he said. "I believe that the school has some of the world's best instructors and staff members. I would recommend that every Seafarer come here, take advantage of the great academic department and upgrade their skills." he said. Three-time upgrader Mendez joined the SIU in 1988 in Piney Point. "I just want to thank the SIU for all the opportunities it has afforded me and for enabling me to be a much better provider for my family than I ever thought possible," he said. "I'd like to send out a special thanks to everyone here (at the school) and at headquarters for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes on behalf of all of us." �SIU Active in Mariner Documentation Talks Seafarers Active on Campaign Trail Sen. Frank Lautenberg speaks at a union rally. Lautenberg, who replaced Sen. Robert Torricelli as the candidate for senator from New Jersey, won his election. Rain did not stop the rally participants in Pennsylvania (above) from listening to their candidate for governor, Ed Rendell. Participating in the event are (below, from left) AB Mike Mahoney, Crowley shoregang member John Gallagher, UIW Assistant VP Rob Wisler, OMU Ben Stanley and AB Chris Nandon. Taking part in the Lautenberg rally are (from left) Hudson County Central Labor Council President Pete Busacca, Joseph Soresi, Tom Soresi, Joe Mieluchowski, Jack Sheehan, Eddie Doruth, James Malone, John Natoli, Joe Marinello and John Alberti. Seafarers join New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd (second from right) at a rally for Senator Mary Landrieu at the Avondale shipyard . Landrieu won the primary vote Nov. 5, and the race for the senator from Louisiana will be decided Dec. 7. Monthly Membership Meetings Keep Seafarers Informed man of the International Transport Workers' Seafarers ' Section, represented the SIU last month and in October at meetings in Washington, D.C. and Geneva. He said the ILO plans to announce the results of the questionnaire early next year, then place the most popular proposals on the agenda for the organization's June 2003 conference. The next steps would be ratification by individual of member nations whichever proposals are approved at the conference, followed by implementation of the new rules. "The goal is to create new and improved mariner documents while protecting the rights and security of the mariners and the security of their ships and environment," working Heindel noted. "Mariner documents should be consistent worldwide and provide for a means by which authorities can verify that the individual mariner is who he claims to be." Founded in 1919, the ILO is a United Nations agency that promotes social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights. In an ongoing effort to protect mariners' rights and security, the SIU continues to participate in domestic and international meetings concerning mariner documentation under the auspices of the International Labor Organization (ILO). The union is helping formulate the U.S. response--due by the end of this month- to an ILO initiative stemming from the attacks of September 11, 2001 and designed to provide a substantially improved international mandate for seafarers identification standards. The ILO earlier this year sent a lengthy questionnaire to member nations concerning the security aspects of mariner identity documents. For instance, the poll includes questions about document format, mariners' rights, background checks, listing ratings, listing sea time, and identifying entities which will be authorized to issue the documents. It also includes a section on · "external means of verifying the authenticity of the identity document or of the information given." SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, vice chair- One way to keep track of all the news which affects the lives and livelihoods of Seafarers is by attending monthly membership meetings. Held in each SIU hall around the country, the monthly membership meeting is a forum to keep members abreast of any and all issues of importance to them. Below is the schedule of meetings for 2003. Each issue of the Seafarers LOG also .lists the dates for the next two meetings scheduled in each port. Membership Meetings in 2003 Traditional Date January February March April May June July August Piney P(lint Monday atterJi~~tSunday 6 3 3 7 5 2 7 4 8 ,. 5 3 8 New York Tuesday after first Sunday 7 4 4 8 6 3 8 5 9 7 4 9 7 4 10 8 5 10 Port September October November December Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 7 11 9 6 11 .Nctttolk Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 1 11 9 6 11 Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 7 11 9 6 11 San Ju!!' Thursday after first Sunday 9 6 6 8 5 10 7 11 9 6 11 Algonac Friday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 12 . 10 7 12 Boston Friday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 12 10 7 12 Houston Monday after second Sunday 13 10 10 14 12 9 14 11 15 13 10 15 New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 14 11 11 15 13 10 15 12 16 14 12* 16. Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 15 12 12 16 14 11 16 13 17 15 12 17 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 15 12 12 16 14 11 16 13 17 15 12 17 Thursday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 15 12 17 14 18 16 13 18 Port Everglades Thursday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 . 15 12 17 14 18 16 13 18 St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 19 17 14 19 Honolulu Friday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 19 17 14 19 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 21 * 18* 17 21 19 16 21 19* 22 20 17 22 New Bedford Tuesday after third Sunday 21 18 18 22 20 17 22 19 23 21 18 23 Wednesday after third Sunday 22 19 19 23 21 18 23 20 24 22 19 24 Friday after third Sunday 24 21 21 25 23 20 25 22 26 24 21 26 San Francisco Jersey City Tacoma *New Orleans change created by Veterans' Day holiday; Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall 's birthday holidays. B �UJJd the Port of W.ilmin ABOARD THE LIBERATOR ••• AB And~es Mano ABOARD THE SOUND RELIANCE ••• AB William Foley Standby AB Mauro Gutierrez gets to work painting the hull. Chief Cook Ernest Polk begins preparations for lunch aboard the U.S. Ship Management Co. vessel while in the port of Los Angeles for a payoff. QEE Elwyn Ford (left) and standby QEE George Cruzen talk shop. The Sound Reliance and its accompanying double-hulled barge 550-2 is one of the new articulated tug-barge (ATS) tank vessel units crewed by SIU members. like the Sea Reliance/Barge 550-1, the Sound Reliance/Barge 550-2 transports clean oil products. Built at Halter Marina's Moss Point (Miss.) yard, the Sound Reliance meets all Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and American Bureau of Shipping criteria. The ATS is seen above at pier 48 in long Beach. Recertified Steward Guillermo Thomas attends the shipboard meeting prior to payoff. Above: AB John Lavergne (left) and Chief Engineer Charles Young pose in the engine room of the new tug. At left: This photo shows the wheelhouse and chart tables as well as the GMOSS system. AU the standby ABs join forces to paint the hull. Dennis Pickering is an AB aboard the Liberator. Relief Bosun Bob Pagan controls the crane to bring stores and other gear aboard ship. Relief Steward Hans Schmuck gathers the ingredients needed for a super salad bar. Tied up along the same pier as the Sound Reliance are the Crowley tugs Guardian, Master and Tioga. �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR WELFARE FUND OF THE NMU PENSION AND WELFARE PLAN 2003 This is a summary of the annual report of the Welfare Fund of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan EIN 13-6700827, Plan No. 501, for the period January l, 2001 through December 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Insurance Information The plan has contracts with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company to pay medical claims incurred under the terms of the plan. The total premiums paid for the plan year ending December 31, 2001 were $560,137. Because they are so called "experience-rated" contracts, the premium costs are affected by, among other things, the number and size of claims. Of the total insurance premiums paid for the plan year ending December 31, 2001, the premiums paid under such "experience-rated" contracts were $549,360, and the total of all benefit claims paid under these experience-rated contracts during the plan year was $313,208. Basic Financial Statement START THE APPLICATION PROCESS TODAY! our-year colleges and universities have raised their tuitions and fees by an average of 9.6 percent for the current school year, notes the College Board in a recent survey of colleges. This is the largest price hike in the past 10 years, caused mainly by state budget cuts, dwindling endowments and a slowing economy. The tuition increases, in addition to a rise in the costs for room and board, have resulted in the average annual cost of atten.ding a four-year public university for students who live on campus to be $9,663-or $672 more than last year. Those attending two-year public schools are seeing an average annual increase of 7.9 percent. Many students secure some sort of financial aid, but much of that money is in the form of loans-which eventually must be repaid-and only puts a student deeper in debt. Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college next year have a benefit unique to them. For in addition to any other grants or stipends they may be awarded, they also are eligible to apply for one of eight scholarships from the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Three of the scholarships are reserved for SIU members. One is in the amount of $20,000 for study at a four-year college or university. The other two are for $6,000 each and are intended as two-year awards for study at a post-secondary community college or vocational school. The other five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $20,000 each to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. The first step in the application process is sending away for the Seafarers Scholarship Program booklet. To receive a F copy of this guide, fill -out the coupon at the bottom of his page and return it to the address listed on the form. Once the scholarship booklet has been received, applicants should then check the eligibility information and, if they are eligible, should start collecting some of the other paperwork which must be submitted along with the full application by the April 15, 2003 deadline. These items include transcripts and certificates of graduation. Since schools are often quite slow in handling transcript requests, the sooner the requests are made, the better. Another part of the application package includes letters of recommendation solicited from individuals who know the applicant's character, personality and career goals. A photograph of the applicant as well as a certified copy of his or her birth certificate also need to be included. The selection committee looks at the high school grades of all applicants and also checks the scores of either their Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) or American College Tests (ACT). Therefore, arrangements should be made to take these exams no later than February 2003 to ensure the results reach the committee in time to be evaluated. Those Seafarers and dependents who previously have applied for a Seafarers scholarship and were not selected are encouraged to apply again this year, provided they still meet all the eligibility requirements. Don't let the steadily increasing costs of a college education stop you from reaching your goals. The Seafarers Scholarship Program can make a difference! r----------------------------------------------------------------------------, lease send me the 2003 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. P Mariner's Social Security Number ______________________ Street Address City, State, Zip Code - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Telephone Number _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ This application is for: D Self D Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 12/02 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------~ The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $21,69~,222 as of December 31, 2001, compared to $24,391,989 as of January 1, 2001 . During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $2,697,767. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan bad a total income of$8,285,742 including employer contributions of $6,458,792, realized gains of $185,235 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,638,924. Plan expenses were $10,983,509. These expenses included $1,562,719 in administrative expenses and $9,420,790 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights ta Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. an accountant 's report; 2. financial information and information on payments to service providers; 3. assets held for investment; 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; and 5. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write the office of Mr. William Dennis, who is Administrator, Board of Trustees of the Welfare Fund of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NY 10001; telephone (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.90 for the full annual report or I 0 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees of the Welfare Fund of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NY l 0001) and at the U.S. Department of labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room 5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SUMMARY AllNUAL REl'ORT FOR NMU l'EllSIOll PUii AllD IUlllUITY PLAN 401 K l'LAN This is a summary of the annual report for the NMU Pension Plan and Annuity Plan 401 K Plan EIN 13-6592643, Plan No. 002, for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ofl974 (ERISA). Basic Fiaandal Statement Benefits un:der the plan are provided through insurance and through a trust fund. Plan expenses-were $258,610. These expenses included $258,610 in benefits paid to participants and b~neficiaries. A total of 329 persons were participants io or benefi~ ciaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $2,5 71,889 as ofDCC"ember 31, 2001, compared to $2,345,497 as of January l, 2001. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $226,392. This increase includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total incoijle of $485,002 including employee contributions of$639;.239cand earnings from investments of $(162,133). , .., Rights to Alldlllonal lllfllrmaflon You have the right to .receive a copy of the full annual report. or any part there· of, on request The items listed below are mclnded in that report: l, an account.ant's report; 2. financial information; l. assets held for investment; • 4. :insurance information, including sales conunissions paid by insurance,. carriers; and 5. information regatding any colll!Uon. or collective trusts~ pooled separate accounts, master trusts or l 03~ 12 investment entities in which the plan participates. · To obt.ai.I) a oopy of the .full annual report~ or any part thereof,. wri~ or call the office of Mt. William Dennis. who is PranAdministrator. Board of Tru~ees of the NMU Pensiun)tnd Welfare Plans, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NYJOOOl; tele· phone {212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.90 for the full annual report or 10 cents per page for any part thereof. You also bave the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charg~ a statement of the asset!) and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes. or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying 9.0~}lf, both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the; plan administrator, two statements and acc()Dlp8Uying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to e<>ver copying-oo$1S given above does not include a charge for the c()pying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You alsobave the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of1heylan and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., ot fo these obtain a mpy itom the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of eopying costs. Requests to 1he Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room Nl513, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. U.S. DepartmentofLabor, 200 Con.stitutionAvenue, N.W. 1 Washington, DC 20210. �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACAnON FUND SUMMARY AllNllAL REPORT FOB SEAFARERS PEllSIOJI .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, 2QO1 through December 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with tbe Pension arid Welfare Benefits Administration. as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Mt 1974 (.6~SA). of '' Ba$11; .Finaltl:lal Statement are ~eneftts under the _pl~n provided through a trust fund. expenses were $36,110,795. These expenses included $6,308, 760 in administrative expenses and $29,802,035 in benefits paid to ;p~cie~ts .and beneficiaries, A total of 14,542 ~~ns were -pattici~~ in or beneficiaries of the plan at the ,. ~pd pf 1J1~ 2~ Y~ru:, i\lth~~~ not all of these persons had yet ''eatn~d the.right to ~ce.ive benefits. .The value of plan assets; after subtracting liabilities of the plan. was $5~5.'246,250 as ofDecember31, 2001, compared to $5?5~9,9.3J)98 as of January 1, 2001. During the plan year, the plan ~Pfrienced an increase in i~s~et assets of $19,252,252. , This..· includes unrealized. iation and depreciation ,Pfan ..·. · in th~" . o'( plan assets; that · difference between tile yalu~ ot':~~ptan•s assets at the enq ?.f tbe year and the~J~epf -at the beginning of the yeaf'-0r the cost assets ac~uired e Y,~· The plan had a total income of $55,363,M7 · includi o •.~ contributions of $11,452,666, realized gains ·91 :ft.Qro the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $31,t40~79. unrealized appreciation of asset$ of $5,868,237 and other in.come 0~$14,283. Mill1mlunFIJndlng . . . . . An actuary's statiment.sllow; thaferl'O~gh.inoney was oonttibuted . to the plan to keeti it funded in accordance with the roi:n,itnum funding s~4ards of BRISA. SUMIWARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan EIN 52-1994914, Plan No. 00 I, for the period January 1, 200 I through December 31 , 2001. The annual report ha been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income ec uri ty ct of 1974 (ERI A). Basic Rnant:lal Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund . Plan expenses were $427,293 . These expenses included 174,498 in administrative expenses and 252, 795 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 8,411 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $13,723,415 as of December 31, 2001, compared to $9,981,416 as of January 1, 2001. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $3, 741,999. 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 assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $4,169,292 including employer contributions of $3,755,926, employee contributions of $67,996, earnings from investments of $391,608 and unrealized (depreciation) of assets of $(46,238). Your Rights to Additional lnlannation You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment; 3) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; and 4) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1,80 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan 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 at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. Your Rights to Additional lnfolmallon You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment; 3) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; 4) Actuarial information regarding tbe funding of the :pJan; and S) Financial information and infonnation on payment'S t<> service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual repo~ or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Pension Trust, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying ~ostf will . Pt $9.30 for the full annual report or I 5 cents~pef·page l9! any pal} thereof. You also have the right to receive from the tor, on request and at no charge, a statement o liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes. or,as: . income and expenses .o f the plan and accompanying )lot _ both. If you 'request ~ copy of the full annual report Mm 'the plan administrator, these two. statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of thatieport. You also have the legally protected right 10 examine the <anu'\ialteport at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, ·9a~~,S~r:Pl_gs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor ' in Washitigfon D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. De~ent ~f Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the . ~pattment should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Rooµi, Room N56381 Pension and Welfare Benefit~ Administration, U.S •. Oepartmen1 of Labor. 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, EIN 135602047, Plan No. 503, for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $15,419,286 as of December 31, 2001, compared to $15,967,279 as of January 1, 2001. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $547,993. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $45,728,400 including employer contributions of $43,642,403, realized gain of $682,570 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of$1,502,961, and unrealized depreciation of assets of $(99,534). Plan expenses were $46,276,393. These expenses included $5,577,843 in administrative expenses and $40,698,550 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. You Rights to Additional lntonnatlon You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment; 3) Transaction in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 4) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.40 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR #MU VACAnON PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the NMU Vacation Plan EIN 13-6700828, Plan No. 501 , for the period January l, 2001 through December 31 , 200 J . The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) Basic Finant:ial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $1,463,692 as of December 3, 2001, compared to $2,003,004 as of January 1, 200 J. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $539,312. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $7,301,364 including employer contributions of $7,162,051 and earnings from investments of $139,100. Plan expenses were $7,840,676. These expenses included $725,764 in administrative expenses and $7,114,912 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to Additional lnfannation You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: l) an accountant's report; 2) financial information and information on payments to service providers; 3) assets held for investment; and 4) transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Wiiliam Dennis, who is Administrator, Board of Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NY 10001; telephone (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.30 for the full annual report or 10 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan, 360 West 31 " Street, New York, NY 10001) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SllMflARY AllNllAL REPORT Fllll lllfll l'EllSIOll 1'llllST OF THE NMU PENSION AND WELFARE l'l.AN This is a summary of the annual report for the NMU Pension Trust of tbe NMU Pension and Welfare Plan ElN 13~6592643, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 200 l through December 3 J, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). .Bas/I: Flnant:lal Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $36, 134,184. These expenses included $2,641,357 in administrative expenses and $33,492,827 in benefits paid to par~ ticipants and beneficiaries. 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Requests to the Department should be 7. actuarial information regarding the funding addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room of the plan. N 1513, Pension and Welfare Benefits AdminTo obtain a copy of the full annual report. or istration, U.S. Department of Labor, 20() any part thereof; write or call the office of Mr. Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC William Dennis,. who is Administrator, Board of 20210. employer contnbutions of $974,462, realized losses of $1,161,426 from the sale of assets, and earn~ ings from investments of$11,ll2,957. �- - - - - -- --- Officials, Members Discuss SIU Jobs, MSP, Homeland Security and More - - - - --- - - - - - - -- When SIU President Michael Sacco and Executive Vice President John Fay met last month with Seafarers at the union hall in Tacoma, Wash. and aboard ships in the area, there was no shortage of important, timely matters to be discussed. During the monthly membership meeting Oct. 25 at the hall and throughout that same week on · Seafarers-contracted vessels, Sacco led discussions about vital topics includmg: tions; •H •New shipboard job opportunities for the SIU; •The union's push to extend and expand the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP); at the • The continued readiness of the SIU fleet for anticipated military activa- On the weather deck of the Cape Intrepid, Seafarers and officials discuss the role of the Cape ships in the event of an RRF activation. Pictured from left to right are Port Agent Bryan Powell, SIU President Mike Sacco, Recertified Bosun Dana Cella, SIU Exec. VP John Fay and GUDE Billy Borne. SIU President Mike Sacco, Chief Steward Joia de Leon, Port Agent Bryan Powell SIU President Mike Sacco, Steward/Baker Darlene Cherry Below: SIU President Mike Sacco (left) meets with crew members from the CSX Tacoma as well as members of the shoregang and maintenance crews at the Maersk/CSX terminal in Tacoma , Wash. Seafarers 1 Recertified Bosun Dana Cella, SIU President Mike Sacco, Shoregang Chief Bosun Vern Poulsen �I meland security U.S. Coast Guard; e importance of the union's volunitical action fund) union's constant 1 activity; nefits of upgrading aul Hall Center for e Training and on; and e lockout of West Coast longshoremen and how it relates to the SIU and labor as a whole. Chief Steward Terry White attended the membership meeting and said he welcomed the presence of Sacco and Fay. "We were really impressed," White stated. "People were happy to see the top officials at the hall. Everyone was encouraged by what they had to say, and there's definitely reason to be optimistic about the future." Sacco addressed the membership and answered questions for an hour- a fact not lost on QMED Joe Laguana. "It was a good meeting for getting questions answered," Laguana noted. "Mike talked about the military contacts and the fact that we have to be ready to go .... I always come to the meetings and they're always good, but this one was educational and outstanding." QMED Michael Birke described the meeting as "informational" and said he wasn't surprised to see Sacco at the hall. "I've met Mike many times before and seen him at different SIU halls." The membership meeting drew a standing-room crowd. QMED Alan Ward, GUDE Joe Flesner and Electrician Stanley Castro listen while SIU President Mike Sacco speaks aboard the Cape Island in Tacoma , Wash. aO ., At the SIU hall in Tacoma , Wash ., SIU President Mike Sacco (right) reviews some of the programs offered at the Paul Hall Center with AB Tzvetan Ovalov. SIU Asst. VP Don Anderson reads the secretary-treasurer's report during the membership meeting. Right: Tacoma SIU Port Agent Bryan Powell reads his report during the meeting . Pictured at his left is SIU Exec. VP John Fay. At his right is SIU Representative Trebion Dixon . Right: SIU President Mike Sacco discusses the push for a new ritime Security Program during the membership meeting in Tacoma . Pictured at Sacco's left is SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone. Recertified Steward Brenda Kamiya, SIU President Mike Sacco �Final Departures DEEP SEA JOSEPH ADAIR Brother Joseph Adair, 71, died Aug. 10. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Adair sailed in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. His initial voyage was aboard the Alcoa Roamer. The Florida-born mariner shipped in the deck department and last worked on the Samuel L. Cobb. Brother Adair lived in Pierce, Fla. ANASTASIOS AVZANGELIS Pensioner Anastasios Avzangelis, 88, passed away July 12. Brother Avzangelis started his SIU career in 1951 in the port of New York. His initial SIU voyage was aboard the William H. Aspinwal, a Sprogue Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Greece, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Avzangelis last went to sea aboard Sea Transport, Inc. 's Columbia. He lived in Greece and began receiving his pension in 1980. NATHANIEL AYLER _.,.. Pensioner Nathaniel Ayler, 78, died Oct. 3. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Ayler first went to sea on the Cedar Rapid, an Isbradtsen Co. vessel. Born in Alabama, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Ayler was a resident of Mobile, Ala. He began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1981. RALPH BAKER ..-----==------, Pensioner Ralph Baker, 75, passed away recently. Brother Baker launched his career with the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Houston. A U.S. Navy veteran, his first SIU ship was the Ft. Hoskins, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. The Lancaster, Ohio native worked in the deck department and last went to sea aboard Puerto Rico Marine Management's Kaimoku. Brother Baker made his home in New Orleans and started receiving retirement stipends in 1992. ALLEN BATCHELOR Pensioner Allen Batchelor, 90, died Aug. 20. He commenced his SIU profession in 1952 in the port of New York. The Newton, Ga. '--------'----'native worked in the engine department and last went to sea on the Patriot, an Ocean Carriers Inc. vessel. Brother Batchelor began receiving his pension in 1985. He called North Miami Beach, Fla. home. LAVETA BLACKWELL Pensioner Laveta Blackwell, 57, passed away recently. Sister Blackwell started her career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1967 in San Francisco. Born in Texas, she sailed in the steward department. Sister Blackwell was a resident of El Paso, Texas and began collecting compensation for her retirement in 1978. WILLIAM BURKE Pensioner William Burke, 70, passed away July 5. Brother Burke joined the SIU in 1970 in Detroit. Born in Canada, he worked in the Great Lakes and deep sea divisions. The deck department member last worked on the Sea-Land Enterprise. Brother Burke began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1999 and lived in the Philippines. JOSE DaCOSTA Pensioner Jose Dacosta, 86, died July 11. Brother Dacosta embarked on his vocation ...~ with the Seafarers in 1952 '----""""--'""""'""--"""'"'~ in the port of Baltimore. The Brazilian-born mariner shipped in the deck department and last went to sea aboard Puerto Rico Marine Management's Northern Lights. Brother Dacosta started receiving retirement stipends in 1981. He called Baltimore home. TIMOTHY DALLY Brother Timothy Dally, 44, passed away Aug. 22. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of Jacksonville, .____.........___.____.....___... Fla. His first ship was the CPL Louis J Hauge Jr. Born in Yokosuka, Japan, Brother Dally worked in the deck department. He last sailed on the Sea-Land Atlantic. Brother Dally was a resident of Atlantic Beach, Fla. GEORGE DANG Pensioner George Dang, 75, died Sept. 16. Brother Dang began his career with the MC&S.Bornin China, he shipped in the -'---''-------'.....,,,., steward department. Brother Dang called San Francisco home. He began collecting his pension in 1973. VITO D' ANGELO Pensioner Vito D'Angelo, 80, passed away Aug. 12. Brother D' Angelo commenced his career with the SIU in 1959 in ----------!l.:l~ the port of New York. The Massachusetts native shipped in the deck department and sailed on many vessels during bis career including the Steel Admiral and the Robin Good Fellow. Brother D' Angelo resided in Miami Lakes, Fla. and started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1967. EUGENIO DE SOUSA Brother Eugenio De Sousa, 31 , died Sept. 20. He joined the Seafarers in 1989 in the port of Piney Point, Md. The Massachusetts-born mariner initially went to sea aboard the Sea- Land Performance. Brother De Sousa shipped in the deck department and last sailed on the PFC Dewayne T. Williams, operated by American Overseas Marine. He lived in New Bedford, Mass. GEORGE DOEST Pensioner George Doest, 81, passed away Aug. 2. Brother Doest joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port ofNewYork. _ _____, Born in South America, he initially sailed aboard an Isco Inc. vessel. The engine department member last worked aboard the Sea-Land Pittsburgh. Brother Doest started receiving his pension in 1985 and made his home in The Woodlands, Texas. WILLIAM DREW Pensioner William Drew, 77, died Aug. 14. Brother Drew joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. A U.S. Navy veteran, the Maine-born mariner first sailed on the Del Rio, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Brother Drew shipped in the engine department. He began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1981 and made his home in Morehead ity, .C. BEVERLY DUNN Pensioner Beverly Dunn, 69, died Aug. 2 . Brother Dunn started his SIU career in 1955 in the port of New York.A U.S. Army veteran, Brother Dunn shipped in the deck department as a bosun. He last worked on Westchester Marine's Golden Endeavor. He called Mobile, Ala. home and began receiving his pension in 1997. WALTER DUNN Pensioner Walter Dunn, 88, passed away Aug. 29. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brother Dunn started his SIU career in 1949 in the port of _ _ __, Mobile, Ala. His first SIU voyage was on the Alcoa Partner. The steward department member last worked on Waterman Steamship Corp's Jefferson Davis. Brother Dunn began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1979 and made his home in Alabama. REYES FLORES Pensioner Reyes Flores, 55, died July 9. Brother Flores started his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the deck department and last worked on the Humacao, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. He began receiving his pension in 1996 and lived in his native commonwealth. KENNETH GffiVAN Pensioner Kenneth Girvan, 81, passed away Sept. 28. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1953 in Portland, Ore. Brother Girvan initially went to sea aboard the President Wilson. Born in Alaska, he shipped in the steward department and last worked on the Ewa. Brother Girvan resided in Newburg, Ore. He began receiving his retirement compensation in 1987. DAVID HARTMAN Pensioner David Hartman, 76, died Aug. 30. Brother Hartman started his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brother Hartman worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions. Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., Brother Hartman sailed in the deck department. He last went to sea on the Cape Race. Brother Hartman began receiving his pension in 1995 and lived in Norfolk, Va. EDWARD HASSAN Pensioner Edward Hassan, 84, passed away Sept. 15. Brother Hassan began his career with the MC&S . Born in Surabaya, Indonesia, he shipped in the steward department and started collecting his pension in 1977. Brother Hassan made his home in Albany, Ore. ALBERT HENDRICKS Pensioner Albert Hendricks, 61 , died Sept. 17. He joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. Brother Hendricks initially went to sea aboard Bull Steamship Co. 's Elizabeth. The Mobile, Ala. native shipped in the steward department and last sailed on the PFC Eugene A. Obregon. Brother Hendricks began receiving his pension in 2000 and lived in Alabama. SYLVESTER HOOVER Pensioner Sylvester Hoover, 75, passed away Aug. 22. The U.S. Navy veteran joined the Seafarers in 1968 in San Francisco. Brother Hoover's first ship was the President Adams. Born in Pennsylvania, he sailed as a member of the steward department. He last went to sea on the Manoa and started receiving his pension in 1985. Brother Hoover was a resident of Seabring, Fla. WILLIAM LE COU Pensioner William Le Cou, 75, died Aug. 20. Born in California, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Brother Le Cou joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His initial voyage was aboard the Alamar. The engine department member started receiving his pension in 1992. He was a resident of Lytle Creek, Calif. WILLIE LINDSEY Pensioner Willie Lindsey, 52, died Sept. 26. Brother Lindsey launched his SIU career in 1969 in the port of New Orleans. The Mississippi-born mariner first sailed aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Hastings. Brother Lindsey worked in the engine department, last sailing on the Sgt. William R. Button. More recently, he worked as a crane maintenance electrician in New Orleans. Brother Lindsey began receiving his pension in 1999 and was a resident of Natalbany, La. CARLOS LUNA Pensioner Carlos Luna, 85, passed away Sept. 30. Brother Luna began his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port ...__..__~.....____.._-"""-__. of Baltimore. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Luna's final voyage was aboard Puerto Rico Marine Management's Carolina. He lived in Kenner, La., and began receiving disbursements for his pension in 1979. KUNG HO ANTHONY MARGIOTTA Pensioner Kung Ho, 86, passed away Sept. 9. Brother Ho began his career with the MC&S. Born in China, he worked in the steward department. Brother Ho started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1969 and was a San Francisco resident. Pensioner Anthony Margiotta, 75, died Sept. 24. The U.S. Army veteran embarked on his SIU career in 1953 in the port .._____ .,.......;___ __,of New Orleans. The Louisiana native worked in the steward department and lived in New Orleans. Brother Margiotta started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1981. RICHARD HOLMES Brother Richard Holmes, 79, died Sept. 8. He joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Houston. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brother Holmes worked in the engine department. He last went to sea on the Overseas Marilyn. Brother Holmes made his home in Texas. MICHAEL MASTROGANNIS Pensioner Michael Mastrogannis, 64, passed away June 3. Born in Greece, he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Mastrogannis was a member of the deck depart- Continued on page 18 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 16 *TOTAL REGISTERED AU Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville 3 1 2 4 3 11 20 44 10 17 2 12 9 20 32 Mobile New Orleans 8 22 14 13 26 13 New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco 29 13 3 2 12 9 l 10 19 15 6 Baltimore St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile 8 27 13 4 9 0 5 2 36 23 15 187 11 28 256 0 4 0 3 16 Tacoma Wilmington otals 1 6 8 2 12 6 110 Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville 0 2 1 10 15 14 3 New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 9 12 9 2 2 Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis l 26 Tacoma Wilmington 15 23 Mobile Totals 145 8 2 11 14 10 192 117 0 0 0 2 6 3 0 6 7 13 14 43 4 19 3 9 0 4 5 5 4 5 4 11 2 4 I 3 1 0 2 0 3 l 7 3 17 37 3 1 0 5 3 41 3 2 0 4 . SL~ 1 4 9 o 1 0 7 7 4 4 3 2 1 3 0 0 0 f 0 5 1 20 5 0 2 14 4 4 2 6 0 11 5 90 1 0 0 0 7 31 31 9 14 8 3 22 25 219 13 16 6 19 _'JJ 12 19 5 3 8 4 8 20 5 2 6 0 2 0 17 6 7 2 2 2 12 21 25 .2 1 1 1 2 18 15 16 41 203 196 116 0 0 4 2 0 0 2 1 0 4 15 11 4 22 3 13 6 11 4 7 5 3 7 3 2 3 0 0 4 5 3 1 7 4 1 2 14 19 12 2 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 l 1 4 5 11 7 15 6 0 3 0 3 0 2 4 13 11 0 4 33 116 34 0 0 0 13 2 4 1 1 1 9 0 3 0 4 8 54 14 32 0 - - - -"''" Honolulu 0 9 3 0 0 1 0 11 15 6 12 8 2 6 4 8 5 Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 0 12 12 0 1 1 19 4 1 0 PuertQ Ric0-_ San Franciseo" St. Louis 1 1 12 3 7 0 Tacoma Wilmington 4 5 14 1 13 6 42 553 Totals Totals All Departments 0 5 0 6 6 3 36 23 2 7 3 5 0 32 39 17 246 107 14 6 2 7 6 34 32 26 0 20 1 0 15 l 3 0 3 10 5 6 1 8 0 13 6 140 161 30 86 63 0 0 6 5 63 498 352 428 314 134 186 926 4 0 3 3 0 0 o~-- o New Bedford .......... Tuesday: January 21, February 18 New York................Tuesday: January 7, February 4 Norfolk ...................Thursday: January 9, February 6 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: January 8, February 5 Port Everglades....... Thursday; January 16, February 13 San Francisco ......... Thursday:; January 16, February 13 SanJuan..................Thursday: January 9, February 6 St. Louis ................. Friday: January 17, February 14 Tacoma ................... Friday; January 24~ February 21 Wtlmington ...............Tuesday: January 21 * Tuesday: February 18* Personal LEON "MICK" SMITH 2 1 0 0 Please contact Hubert Jackson at (910) 594-0127, or write him at 88 Johnston Hwy, Newton Grove, NC 28366. Would like to reminisce about the taxi ride from Portland to Newport, Ore. and other "stuff" 3 52 7 30 50 38 7 10 21 56 17 66 0 2 21 4 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. Each pod's meellag starls at 10:30 a.m. HUBERT "RED" HOUSE Corrections In the October 2002 LOG, the photos of deceased members Ronald Krug and John McGreevy were inadvertently switched. Both obituaries follow in their entirety. 3 l2 0 0 0 Mobile .................... Wednesday: January 15, February 12 3 12 3 I 7 3 Jersey City ............... Wednesday: January 22, February 19 7 0 12 0 0 0 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: January 9, February 6 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Leon "Mick" Smith, please contact his brother, Clement Smith, at 253 Rutter Ave., Kingston, PA 18704; or ·telephone (570) 287-1485 or (570) 287-3345. Smith, 77, was a merchant mariner who sailed on the Great Lakes. In 1991, he was known to live in the Chicago area. ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 Houston ..................Monday: January 13, February 10 "(changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday and Presidents' Day) 7 Port 2 4 2 4 2 21 8--_,.· 4 77 6 2 l - 1 33 5 6 59 6 6 4 7 0 14 1 16 3 0 2 Honolulu ................. Friday: January 17, February 14 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: January 14, February l1 10 1 11 • 4 15 13 6 o· 11 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 3 2 0 2 0 3 30 4 13 12 2 3 10 0 7 Duluth ........................Wednesday: January 15, February 12 43 1 7 1 Baltimore ................ Thursday: January 9, February 6 22 23 0 6 Algonac .................. Friday: January 10, February 7 Boston..................... Friday: January 10, February 7 6 25 ENGINE DEPARTMENT -1:· 1 0 2 0 1 0 Piney Point ............. Monday: January 6, February 3 4 37 22 46 14 23 26 281 4 5 2 11 38 414 2 0 0 2 7 91 3 7 0 6 6 54 z 30 21 2 24 8 112 2 4 53 0 2 5 28 53 19 8 5 5 0 0 7 67 22 3 l 18 o __ Port Algonac 4 16 1 104 l 5 2 7 2 3 23 19 3 0 21 8 18 22 8 10 18 6 14 9 8 4 1 4 **REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups Class A Class B Class C O· 9 7 Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico 1 4 3 Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 0 8 2 0 0 2 l 0 4 1 Algonac NOVEMBER 15, 2002 January & February 2003 Membership Meetings Beep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 2 35 9 37 18 304 339 888 726 RONALD KRUG Pensioner Ronald King, 65, died June 7. Brother Krug began his SIU career in 1961 in Cleveland. He first worked on a vessel operated by Erie Sand Gravel Co. Brother Krug was a member of the deck department and last shipped aboard a Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. vessel. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1998 and lived in Ohio. JOHN McGREEVY Pensioner John McGreevy, 79, passed away July 20. Brother McGreevy started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in Detroit. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he shipped in the deck department. Brother McGreevy worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Great Lakes Associates, Inc., including the Seniority Men. He started receiving his pension in 1987 and lived in Ashley, Pa. • �' Seafarers lntemational llaltln Dlret:lory 1'T1'1U 1'1onthl7 Shipping; A Registration Report NOVEMBER 2002 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Yice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Pice President West Coast 1oseph T. Sorest Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Rene Lioeaojie, Vice President at Large Harvey, LA New York Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large Norfollc Vice President Government Services • )Ill HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 San Pedro Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III 8 8 5 13 1 Tacoma 13 4 Totals 52 2 0 0 4 10 2 0 0 0 3 1 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 3 13 1 7 3 5 20 2 16 8 0 18 0 33 0 5 7 61 10 0 0 14 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 21 0 0 9 2 11 32 8 37 22 1 39 128 56 0 0 3 3 0 0 ALGONAC StOSt. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325<1-datket St., Suite B~ Alton, 1L 62002 (618) 462~3456 ANCHORAGE 121 Sesame St., #JC. Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE -2~15 Essex St.. Baltimore, MD 21224 (410} 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston. MA 02127 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston 3 0 Harvey, LA New York 2 0 Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals 0 9 2 16 0 ~o ~·~T ~ 0 ___3__ -~-~--2 3 0 3 0 1 o 0 0 2 0 l 0 0 0 2 0 7 10 10 0 0 4 0 Q 4 0 3 19 40 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 7 0 "·"--- o-· ~· ~ r 0 0 0 1 0 22 6 6 0 12 15 69 0 0 1 2 14 0 0 0 2 2 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4l10 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston 0 2 Harvey, LA New York 2 5 (671) 647-1350 Norfolk 1 HONOLULU San Pedro Tacoma Totals GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo SL, Tamuning, Guam 96911 606 Kalihi SL, 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 99 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 47~H9I6 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 12 I 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 l 0 0 0 1 8 2 2 2 l 3 9 0 0 0 5 0 San Pedro ] 6 Tacoma 0 2 0 18 18 17 0 3 98 31 45 39 Totals 12 I 0 1 6 0 0 Norfolk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 18 3 4 23 1 8 1 0 1 3 0 0 11 4 8 0 4 18 2 17 2 71 25 42 I 5 4 11 20 27 0 71 3 0 10 28 38 11 73 0 3 2 0 0 0 109 67 2 2 11 168 311 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Harvey, LA New York 0 0 2 Port Boston Houston 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 157 8 160 0 2 84 425 260 0 (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 GoYemmentServices Division: (71&) 832-8761 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 PllILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Pbiladelphia, PA 19148 (215} 336-3818 PINEYPOJNT P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S-Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954} 522-7984 Totals All Departments PI CS-FROM-THE-PAST Following are more photos and tales from retiree Phil Rosenstein of Corpus Christi, Texas, who has been a frequent contributor to the LOG. Rosenstein writes: "Sometime during the 1960s, I relieved Bosun Pete Brusasco on board the Volunteer State, a States Marine Victory ship. Pete lived in Portland, Ore. and invited me to his home whenever I was in the area. Pete had a business that he worked at in between ships-retrieving logs from the bottom of the Willamette River. Yes, logs don't always float. There were a lot of logs that sank to the bottom." The photo below is of Pete, leaning against one of the square logs he pulled up. 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 (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 The photo above was taken of Rosenstein in 1967 when he was bosun aboard the Boise Victory, owned and operated· by Keystone Shipping Co. "We made several trips into Vietnam during the war. The U.S. Army brought 30- and 50-caliber machine guns on board with soldiers to operate them. One soldier taught me how to use the machine gun and let me pose for my picture with it on the stern. "There were many ships at anchor in Saigon. Every morning scuba divers would check the bottom of our ship for mines. The Viet Cong would sometimes swim up the Saigon River and put magnetic mines under the hulls of U.S. merchant ships." �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those mem_bers for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. n inland captain, two recertified bosuns and one recertified steward are among the eight Seafarers who are announcing their retirements this month. A Captain Burton 0. Baxter navigated the inland waterways for nearly 15 years. Bosuns Henry Bouganim and Edward M. Cain mastered the highest level of training available to members who sail in the deck department in 1987 and 1988, respectively, when they completed the bosun recertification course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Chief Steward James Dunne completed the top level of instruction obtainable to steward department members in 1998 when he graduated from the steward recertification program at the Paul Hall Center. Including Bouganim, Cain and Dunne, four of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. One plied the Great Lakes, and three navigated the inland waterways. Five of the retirees worked in the deck department, one shipped in the engine department and two sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarer LOG r n bri biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA HENRY BOUGANIM, 63, joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Mogadar, Morocco, Brother Bouganim first sailed aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Andrew Jackson. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a bosun. He upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., completing the bosun recertification course in 1987. Brother Bouganim last went to sea on the PFC Eugene A. Obregon. He resides in Waveland, Miss. EDWARDM. CAIN, 64, started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. He first worked on the Sampan Hitch, a Suwannee Steamship Co. vessel. The Alabama-born mariner sailed in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Cain frequently upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. He completed the bosun recertification course in 1988 and last sailed on the SeaLand Independence. Brother Cain lives in Mobile, Ala. JAMES DUNNE 65 joined the Seafarers in 19 7 in an Fran isco. Brother Dunne served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957. His first Seafarers-crewed ship was the USNS Assertive, operated by Sea Mobility, Inc. The Massachusetts native sailed in the steward department and upgraded his skills often in Piney Point, Md. Brother Dunne completed steward recertification training in 1998 and last worked on American Ship Management's APL Singapore. He is a resident of Tacoma, Wash. · FLOYD HARMANSON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brother Harmanson's first SIU ship was the Overseas Natalie. The Port Arthur, Texas native was a member of the steward department and last worked on the Cape Mendocino, an OMI Ship Management, Inc. vessel. Brother Harmanson lives in his native state. The SIU demanded and won from its 'Contracted operators an Increase in the bonus on Far East runs from the previous rate of 25 per~ cent to the flat BURTONO. BAXTER, 63, started his career with the Seafarers in 1965. Born in Tyler, Texas, Boatman Baxter worked in the deck department and shipped as a captain. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Higman Barge Lines, Inc. Boatman Baxter makes his home in Kountze, Texas. .--~-==-~--,GERALD CLOSE 61 , began hi SIU career in 1969 in the port of New York. The Athens, Ohio native shipped in the deck department. Boatman Close worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Pennsylvania Central Transportation Co. He resides in Gwynn, Va. JOSEPH LEON CY, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Born in the West Indies, he union's legafexpe'its a.re if1vestlgating ways and means of overriding the high court's anti-labor decision after the U.S. Justice Department succeeded in convincing the court that costs of discharging cargo on a seized vessel should take precedence over seamen's claims for wages. The courts ruled In favor of the government since much of the cargo in question was govemmentowned. LAST MONTH JN SIU HISTORY rate of $1 per day, calculated from the day the ship leaves Honolulu until it returns to that port. In addition, the bonus rate on the African run was increased from 331/3 percent to the same $1 per day rate. For the entry ratings, this meant an increase of no fess than 25 percent. 1963 The SIU has asked for congressional action to amend admiralty and maritime law to restore the basic right of seafarers to recover unpaid wages when a ship is sold at a Marshall's sale as the result of a seizure. The U.S. Supreme Court recently denied a petition by the SIU to guarantee wages for seamen on a seized ship. The GREAT LAKES -1992 The SIU's efforts to save both the tourism industry of Long Beach, Calif. as well as thousands of jobs haven't gone to waste. As of mid-November, the long Beach City Council was scheduled imminently to assume ownership and operation of the famed Queen Mary hotel and restaurant. The council has vowed to keep the Queen Mary-on which 1, 200 members of the SIU-affiliated United Industrial Workers are employed-in the city, by its recent vote to prevent sale of the ship to a foreign buyer. DANIEL HEARNS, 61, hails from Cleveland. Brother Hearns joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Houston. He first sailed aboard the Lemmerhirt, a Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. vessel. Brother Hearns shipped in the deck department. He calls Brunswick, Ohio home. Editors Note: The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, recently went on pension. INLAND The following three briefs were to be included in the November LOG. They were pulled due to space considerations. -1940 shipped in both the engine and deck departments. Boatman Leoncy worked primarily aboard Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessels. He lives in Puerto Rico. ION ION, 65, started his career with the NMUin 1990. Born in Romania, · he first went to sea aboard the SS Aspen and shipped out of the port of Wilmington, Calif. The deck department member upgraded his skills in and last worked aboard the Tonsina. ALBERT SINGLETO , 60, hails from Charleston S.C. He joined the NMUin 1962. Brother Singleton's first voyage was aboard the SS Amoco New York. The steward department member initially shipped out of the port of Charleston, S.C. He upgraded his skills and last went to sea on the SS Fredricks- burg. ~tReptlnted from past issues of the ~afarers LOG' 1940, 'The :Seafarers International Union "~m~ineq>oncttfeated in representation elections by win- ning a N~tion9I labor Relations Board election aboard Calmar Line ships by a vote of 323 to 9. Of 340 seamen who voted, only nine voted against the union and eight ballots were ruled invalid by the board. The lopsided victory was the third recent success for the Sf U in representation elections aboard ship. Previously, the union easily won elections to represent seamen working aboard P&O and Baltimore Insular line ships. RAUL VAZQUEZ embarked on his career with the NMUin 194 7. Sailing out of the port of Baltimore, he initially worked on the Bulk Crude. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Vazquez upgraded his skills in 1989. He last worked on a Lykes Brothers' vessel. ,.....,,.,...--=~--,------i In addition to the members listed above, the following NMU brothers and sisters went on pension effective the dates indicated. Name Age Robert Cole Leonelo Flores Mario Hernandez Raymond McKnight Antonio Soares Cesar Johnson John Smith stated\furth!.r, 66 55 55 78 62 69 55 Effective Date Aug. l Nov. l Sept. l ov. 1 Nov. 1 Sept. 1 Oct. I ''We take pride in the fact that New Orleans particularly in the last 14 years 'ha.s had the favorable economic, social and pofi*al climate which has encouraged the growth of business, indus.. try and such great institutions as the SIU." New Orleans SIU Port Agent Lindsey J. Williams said, "The universal respect and good.. will enjoyed by Seafarers in this port is a far cry from the conditions prevailing 2 1 years ago during the formative stages of our union. We are preparing to move into a beautiful new home." THIS MONTH JN SIU HISTORY 1960 Ground was broken during the past week for the new Seafarers building in New Orleans. Mayor de-Lesseps S. Morrison was the principal speaker. He said, "The wonderful growth and progress which the Seafarers International Union has enjoyed in this port has been paralleled by the tremendous development of trade in this port, which has become the second-ranking seaport in the United States." He 1980 Several hundred trade unionists descended on the New York office of Aeroflot, the official Russian airline, but they weren't looking for plane tickets. The sign-carrying unionists, including a score of Seafarers from the hall in Brth°klyn, were picketing Aeroflot on 4 5 St. and Fifth Ave. to protest the buildup of Russian troops on the Polish border and to express their support for Poland's courageous workers who have risked their fives to form the infant free-trade union, Solidamosc. �final Departures Continued from page 14 ..------::-::--.,....----. ment, last sailing on the Mt. Explorer, a Cove Shipping Co. vessel. He began collecting retirement stipends in 1979 and lived in his native Greece. ROBERT MILLER Pensioner Robert Miller, 71 , died Sept. 24. The Plainfield, N.J.-born mariner joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New York. The deck department member last sailed aboard a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. Brother Miller began receiving his pension in 1990 and was a resident of Linden, N .J. native shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Sea-Land Tacoma. Brother O ' Connell called Tacoma, Wash. home. JABEZ PEGG THEODORE TAYLOR Pensioner Jabez Pegg, 73, died Aug. 21. A U.S Army veteran, Brother Pegg joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Baltimore. The North Carolina native first went to sea aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Madaket. A member of the deck department, he last worked on the Sea-Land Explorer. Brother Pegg began receiving his pension in 1992 and was a resident of Suisun, Calif. Pensioner Theodore Taylor, 76, died Aug. 5. He started his career with the MC&S. Brother Taylor shipped in the steward department and began collecting retirement benefits in 1978. He was a resident of Oakland, Calif. CARMELA MINNITI PIDLIPPOOLE Pensioner Carmela Minniti, 84, passed away Aug. 24. Sister Minniti started her career with the MC&S in 1964 in San Francisco. Born in Philadelphia, the steward department member last sailed on the President Roosevelt. Sister Minniti started receiving compensation for her retirement in 1980 and made her home in Long Beach, Wash. Brother Philip Poole, 48, died Aug. 29. He started his SIU career in 1975. Brother Poole worked in the inland and deep sea divisions. The New Jersey-born mariner shipped in the deck department. He last went to sea on the SSG Edward A. Carter Jr. Brother Poole lived in Long Brancl:~, N.J. KAMAL MOORE Brother Kamal Moore, 27, died Sept. 22. He joined the Seafarers in 1995 in the port of Piney Point, Md. A native of Berkley, Calif., he initially went to sea aboard American Hawaii Cruises' Independence. Brother Moore worked in the engine and steward departments, last sailing on the Global Sentinel. He was a resident of Vancouver, Wash. JERRY MULLER Brother Jerry Muller, 49, passed away Sept. 9. The Hawaiian-born mariner joined the SIU in 1980 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Muller's initial voyage was aboard Cove Ship Management's Oceanic Independence. The steward department member last worked on the USNS Contender. Brother Muller lived in Honolulu. JULIO NAPOLEONIS Houghton. The steward department member last worked on the OMI Sacramento. Brother Strickland lived in Manassas, Va. and began receiving retirement stipends in 1989. WALLACE PRATTS Pensioner Wallace Pratts, 77, passed away Sept. 19. Brother Pratts joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. His initial voyage was aboard the Alcoa Roamer. The Louisiana native worked in the steward departm nt, last ·1in on the Ultrasea. Brother Pratts started receiving his pension in 1987 and was a resident of New Orleans. MATTHEW ROSATO Pensioner Matthew Rosato, 84, died July 29. Brother Rosato was a charter member of the SIU, having joined the union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans. A member of the engine department, he first worked aboard the Alcoa Runner. Born in Covington, La., Brother Rosato last went to sea on the J.B. Water, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1976 and lived in Louisiana. Pensioner Julio Napoleonis, 78, died Sept. 3. Brother Napoleonis embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1942 in the port ofNewYork. He sailed in the steward department and lived in Puerto Rico. Brother Napoleonis started receiving his pension in 1973. Pensioner Gleason St. Germain, 89, passed away July 22. Brother St. Germain embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New Orleans. The Louisiana native first went to sea aboard the Alcoa Pointer. A member of the steward department, he last worked on the Del Sud. Brother St. Germain started receiving his pension in 1977. He made his home in Westwego, La. ROBERT O'CONNELL WILLIAM STRICKLAND Brother Robert O'Connell, 46, passed away Aug. 5. He joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of New York. Brother O'Connell worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. The New York Pensioner William Strickland, 78, died Aug. 16. A U.S. Army veteran, he started his SIU career in 1951 in the port ofNorfolk, Va. Brother Strickland initially went to sea on Alcoa Steamship's Alanson B. GLEASON ST. GERMAIN ROBERT TOMPKINS Pensioner Robert Tompkins, 72 died recently. Brother Tompkins began his SIU career in 1953 in San Francisco. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he initially went to sea aboard the Mankato Victory, a Victory Carriers Inc. vessel. The engine department member started collecting retirement stipends in 1996. He made his home in Puerto Rico. JAMES WATSON Pensioner James Watson, 73, passed away July 10. Brother Watson initially went to sea on board the Lucille Bloomfield. A member of the deck department, he started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1994. Brother Watson lived in Amite, La. LEVINSON WINBORNE Pensioner Levinson Winborne, 81 , died Aug. 24. Brother Winborne started his SIU career in 1959 in the port of New York.A .veteran of the U.S. Navy, his initial voyage was aboard the Andrew Jackson. The Virginia native shipped in the steward department and last worked on the USNS Altair. Brother Winborne began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1986 and lived in Chesapeake, Va. HUGH WOOTEN Pensioner Hugh Wooten, 78, died July 8. Brother Wooten began his career with the Seafarers in 1970 in San Francisco. A veteran of the U.S. Army, his first vessel was Waterman. Steamship Corp. 's Yaka. The Utah-born mariner shipped in the steward department and last went to sea on the President Taft. Brother Wooten began receiving his pension in 1993 and resided in Yountville, Calif. JOSEPH ZHEMECK Pensioner Joseph F. Zhemeck, 74, died July 23. Brother Zhemeck began his SIU career in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Pennsylvania, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He first sailed aboard the Arlyn and shipped in all three departments. Brother Zhemeck's last voyage was aboard the Overseas Washington. He began receiving his pension in 1998 and made his home in Philadelphia. INLAND DWAIN DORSETT Pensioner Dwain Dorsett, 65 , passed away Aug. 29. A U.S. Navy veteran, he started his career with the Seafarers in 1978 in Houston. Boatman Dorsett shipped in the engine department and worked primarily aboard G&H Towing Co. vessels. He started receiving payments for his retirement in 1999 and called Livingston, Texas home. ROBERT KEIPER Pensioner Robert Keiper, 97, died Aug. 19. Boatman Keiper began his career with the Seafarers in 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas. He worked in the steward department and started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1972. Born in Johnstown, Pa., Boatman Keiper made his home in Martinsburg, Pa. JOSEPH KILPATRICK Pensioner Joseph Kilpatrick, 76, pas da y Aug. 13. A veteran of both the U. S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, he joined the SIU in 1963 in . Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Kilpatrick shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard Hvide Marine vessels. He began receiving his pension in 1987 and made his home in Jasper, Texas. CHARLES LOWE . - - - - - - - - - , Pensioner Charles Lowe, 81, died Aug. 26. Boatman Lowe worked in both the inland and deep sea divisions. Boatman Lowe, who sailed in the deck department, began collecting stipends for his retirement in 1985. He made his home in Mobile, Ala. NORMAN MOENNICH Pensioner Norman Moennich, 69, died Aug. 22. Boatman Moennich started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 '----..-.=.--'-"~-___. in Cleveland, Ohio. He worked in the deck department and shipped primarily aboard Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. vessels, including the Lemmerhirt. Boatman Moennich started collecting retirement stipends in 1994 and . made his home in Cleveland. JOHN SCOGGINS Pensioner John Scoggins, 80, passed veteran, Boatman Scoggins joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The deck department member began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991 . He was a resident of Pascagoula, Miss. TOBY STEVENS Boatman Toby Stevens, 41 , passed away July 17. The Baytown, Texas-born mariner joined the Seafarers in 1983 in the port ..__,.....,.........,._..............._.......__. of Houston. Boatman Stevens worked primarily aboard vessels operated by G&H Towing. The engine department member lived in Dickinson, Texas. JOHN WILLIAMS Pensioner John Williams, 77, died Aug. 2. Boatman Williams started his SIU career in the port of Philadelphia. He worked in the inland as well as deep sea divisions. The Florida native first worked on a Doric Shipping Corp. vessel. Boatman Williams last shipped aboard a Mariner Towing vessel. He was a resident of Dunnellon, Fla. and began receiving his pension in 1987. ROBERT WILLIAMS Boatman Robert Williams, 61 , passed away July 7. He shipped in both the steward and deck departments, working primarily aboard Allied Towing vessels. Boatman illiam made his home in rfolJ< Va. GREAT l S LOUIS CZACHOR Pensioner Louis Czachor, 84, died Aug. 24. The U.S. Army veteran joined the Seafarers in 1960 in Detroit. Born in WilkesBarre, Pa., Brother Czachor shipped in the steward department. He worked primarily aboard American Steamship vessels, including the Nicolet. Brother Czachor started receiving retirement stipends in 1983 and resided in his native state. MICHAEL McCORMICK Brother Michael McCormick, 52, passed away Aug. 20. Born in Wyandotte, Mich., Brother McCormick was a U.S. Army veteran. He joined the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of Algonac, Mich. Brother McCormick shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard Great Lakes Towing Co. vessels. Brownstown, Mich. was his home. RAILROAD MARINE ALLEN SEIDEN Pensioner Allen Seiden, 80, passed away Aug. 20. Born in Poland, he started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. The deck department member was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Seiden began collecting his pension in 1983 . �Digest of Shitil(oarcl Union Meetin9s The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digeits otanion shjpboatd minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to ths Seafarers LOG for publication. CHALLENGER (CSX Lines), Sept. 24-Chairman William J. Card, Secretary Brandon D. Maeda, Educational Director Clive A. Steward, Deck Delegate Wilfredo Cruz, Engine Delegate Jose A. Quinones, Steward Delegate Donald L. Huffman. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 26 in Jacksonville, Fla. He stressed need for individual accountability in reading and understanding sailing board after departure time has been posted. Educational director talked about importance of submitting completed beneficiary form to Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan. Forms may be found in September 2002 LOG or by calling SMPPP administrator. Treasurer noted money in ship's fund spent on equipment (cables, wiring, etc.) needed for installation of new satellite dish. Service to be started at next call in Jacksonville. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Problem with shuttle service in Jacksonville from pier to parking to be taken up with boarding patrolman at payoff. Next ports: Jacksonville; San Juan, P.R. crew members about payoff in Houston. He also reminded them ofimportanceofcontributingto SPAD. Secretary thanked everyone for good trip and suggested they take advantage of upgrading facilities at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department given vote of thanks for great food. DILIGENCE (Maritrans), Sept. 30-Chairman Michael A. Eaton, Secretary Mary Lou Smith, Educational Director Arthur K. Outlaw. Chairman announced payoff Oct. 1 in Texas City, Texas. Educational director spoke about union 's upgrading facilities in Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members expressed appreciation for new TV system. HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), Sept. 22-Chairman Mark Downey, Secretary Joseph Birke, Educational Director Kevin Carraby, Deck Delegate Charles McPherson, Engine Delegate Charles Sandino, Steward Delegate Santiago Amaya. Chairman announced vessel to anchor Sept. 25 in New Orleans. Payoff will take place next day. Educational director encouraged crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall CONSUMER (CSX Lines), Sept. 8-Chairman Rufrno J. Giray, Secretary Terry L. Allen, Educational Director Joseph A. Bur e ega e obert ..:...-=o-1= gine ~ -rr .... r-1~~rr-:r-. ,-So · Gary E. Doyen, Steward Delegate OT reported by deck delegate; Frank Sison. Chairman announced none reported in engine or steward payoff in Oakland, Calif. He departments. Recommendation thanked everyone for fine job durmade to look into raising retireing voyage and Coast Guard inment pay. Everyone reminded to take any problems they may have spection. He reminded crew to have books ready for patrolman on to department delegates or bosun arrival. Secretary reported rumor before speaking to ship's officers. that company is up for sale-with Vote of thanks given to steward Carlyle Group being possible department for great job. buyer. Educational director urged INNOVATOR (USSM), Sept. 22crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Chairman Stephen R. Kastel, Md. No beefs or disputed OT Secretary Benedict N. Opaoo, reported. Shuttle bus service in Educational Director Christopher Honolulu was discontinued. L. Earhart, Engine Delegate Abdul H. Mohamed. Chairman Members think this is a safety issue and should be looked into. announced payoff Sept. 25 upon Vote of thanks to steward departarrival in Los Angeles. He noted ment and other crew members for smooth trip with no beefs or diskeeping clean ship. puted OT reported, and that everyone worked well together in keepCOURIER (Intrepid Ship Maning ship clean and accident-free. agement), Sept. 20-Chairman Educational director reminded David L. Hollenback, Secretary crew about securing all necessary Johnnie B. McGill Jr., Educaendorsements to sail and keeping tional Director Ronnie L. Day Jr., them up to date. Suggestion made Deck Delegate Robert A. Stellon, to modify certain requirements for Engine Delegate Jean S. Coupension. Chairman recommended villion, Steward Delegate Rigoto captain that new DVD and surround-sound be purchased for crew berto V. Ruiz. Chairman wished lounge. Request made for copies of good vacation to those getting off. Educational director advised crew new contract. Next ports: Oakland, members that z-cards can be Calif.; Dutch Harbor, Alaska; renewed up to 11 months before Yokohama and Nagoya, Japan. expiration. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck delegate KODIAK (CSX Lines), Sept. 8requested clarification on entitleChairman Garry D. Walker, ment trips off. Waiting for replaceSecretary Melvin E. Morgan, ment of circuit breaker for dryer on Educational Director Alfonso D. crew laundry. Vote of thanks given Bombita, Deck Delegate Thomas to steward department. Next port: B. Schroeder, Steward Delegate Corpus Christi, Texas. Sam Y. Kassem. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 10 in Tacoma, Wash. at 11 p.m. He DEVELOPER (USSM), Sept. 3Chairman Joseph J. Caruso, advised crew to check with boarding patrolman and pay dues at that Secretary Robert A. Castillo, Educational Director Thomas H. Easttime. For safety/security, he also wood, Steward Delegate David suggested that bilingual crew members speak English in public Camacho. Chairman informed spaces. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Everyone asked to keep noise down at night in crew lounge and help keep linen locker tidy. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Anchorage and Kodiak, Alaska. LIBERTY GLORY (Liberty Maritime Corp.), Sept. I-Chairman Juan M. Rivas, Educational Director Greg Alvarez. Chairman reported ship is headed toward Portland but that destination may change at any time. He asked those getting off to clean rooms before leaving ship. Ship's fund, which is kept by steward and bosun, holds $120. It can be used for anything crew members want, such as movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward stated one apprentice is aboard, working in his department. Complaint made regarding lack of linen. Captain said to order a dozen pillow cases and towels each trip until deficit is filled. LIBERTY GRACE (Liberty Maritime Corp.), Sept. 21-Chairman Cesar A. Gutierrez, Secretary Justo R. Lacayo, Deck Delegate Thomas W. Walker, Secretary Julio Guity. Chairman reported smooth trip with good crew. He advised everyone to be careful when going ashore in upcoming ports in Africa and Tanzania. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point facility. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for antenna cable for TV. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. MAERSK CALIFORNIA (Maersk Line, Ltd.), Sept. 16Chairman Brian K. Fountain, Secretary John G . Reid, Educational Director Monroe G. Mon' legate had . Noda, Engine Delegate Ronal M. Ramos, Steward Delegate John Bolton Jr. Chairman thanked crew for smooth and safe trip through six West African ports. He noted repairs to rails will be done in next port of Algeciras, Spain. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. He stated fresh provisions coming aboard in Spain. Educational director suggested members upgrade whenever possible and keep track of expiration dates on necessary shipping documents. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about importance of Maritime Security Program and of contributing to SPAD. Suggestion forwarded to contracts department pertaining to receipt of full pension benefits at whatever age one reaches 7,300 days of seatime. Information requested about new G-class vessels and how contract is affected. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done, especially great cookouts. Ship heading to ports in Spain, France and Italy. MOTIVATOR (USSM), Sept. 15-Chairman Anthony Maben, Secretary Matthew Scott, Engine Delegate George H. Bixby, Steward Delegate Andres L. Caballero. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 16 in Houston. He advised everyone to lock doors while in port. He also stated new dryers have been installed. Secretary said shipping is tight and suggested crew members check to see that all required documents are not due to expire soon. Educational director talked about opportunities for upgrading available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members reminded to have captain or officers sign TRBs. NAVIGATOR (CSX Lines), Sept. 15-Chairman Werner Belcher, Secretary Richard Riley, Educational Director Daniel Dean. Chairman announced arrival and payoff Sept. 17 in Oakland, Calif. He advised crew members to clean rooms, have new linen ready for next person and close room doors before leaving. Secretary stated recycling program discontinued due to lack of participation. Educational director reminded everyone to keep all papers in order to avoid conflicts when registering for new job. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Jordan Sr., Deck Delegate Rene V. Rafer, Engine Delegate Prentiss R. Smith, Steward Delegate Charles Atkins. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 14 in Tacoma, Wash. He hoped enough copies of new contract would be available at that time for all crew members. Educational director mentioned company may soon have new owner. Treasurer stated $346 in ship's fund and $278 in cookout fund. Crew requested purchase of new DVD player with some of the money. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Both deck and engine Looking Forward to Dinner on the Achiever Aboard the Sea/and Achiever, Chief Cook Obencio Espinoza is about to put the evening's meal into the oven. It's one of his special chicken recipes, much loved by the crew members. Espinoza also serves as steward delegate aboard the USSM vessel. Communications from headquarters read aloud. Discussion held about some ships being retired while new ones are being added and that SIU members are once again aboard the paddle-wheelers. Everyone asked to be considerate of fellow shipes~incttutinglm s-nmkin-gtn crew TV room and not using upper deck engine room door (except in case of emergency) so that day men and watchstanders can get some rest. Outside doors should remain closed to save air conditioning in house. The Navigator crew gave its best wishes to Brother George Holland from San Francisco, who retires this trip after 39 years with the union. "Job well done, George." Chief Cook Glenn Taan and his department given vote of thanks for great food-and plenty of it. Next ports: Oakland and Long Beach, Calif.; Honolulu, Hawaii. NEW YORK (ATC), Sept. 1Chairman Calvin Logue, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Edward Self, Deck Delegate Albert Balatico. Chairman announced a draw Sept. 2 in Cherry Point, Wash. and payoff Sept. 6 in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary requested crew members not go into chill box during night. The slamming of the doors is very loud, especially to those living right above the box. If supplies are needed, they should be picked up at dinner. Educational director stressed need to support the union through SPAD donations and to upgrade at Piney Point. All movies should be returned to officers' lounge when through. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request for having showers painted has been discussed with mate. He will have work done this winter when other indoor work is also planned. Crew held discussion about employment issues with ATC and about respect for fellow crew members and their privacy. PACIFIC (CSX Lines), Sept. 9Chairman Stanley A. Gurney, Secretary Kristen M. Swain, Educational Director Keith L. departments have unlicensed apprentices this voyage, and both are doing a good job. Suggestion made to raise pension benefits and add 80 percent payment for dental services. Steward department received "loud vote of thanks" for me'als trnd baroecues:-Tne ewar department has done an outstanding job, and the crew really appreciates it." SEALAND ACHIEVER (USSM), Sept. 22-Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Engine Delegate Gregory T. Johns, Steward Delegate Obencio M. Espinoza. Chairman made crew members aware of SIU legal department and how it can help Seafarers. Educational director urged everyone to support SPAD program and upgrade skills at Piney Point when opportunities arise. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great meals and service. WASHINGTON (ATC), Sept. 18-Chairman Timothy D. Koebel, Secretary Robert Mensching, Deck Delegate Douglas R. Gantenbein, Educational Director Kevin E. Hall, Engine Delegate Gary Loftin. Chairman reminded crew of vessel's policy requiring form signed by bosun or steward attesting to cleanliness of room before getting off He also advised them of dress policy in mess hallno caps, tank tops or sandals without socks. Some disputed OT reported in engine department; no beefs or disputed OT noted in deck or steward departments. Suggestion made to change name of ''vacation pay'' to "supplemental compensation." Chairman reported on letter he sent to VP Contracts Augie Tellez, requesting him to write letter to Oregon Dept. of Labor explaining what SIU vacation pay is and how it should not preclude receiving certain benefits. Request made for ice machine in crew mess. Kudos given to steward department for excellent cuisine. Next ports: Cherry Point, Wash.; Singapore. > �SIJ•WIARY AllllllAL REPORT FOR SREAT LAKES 1116 & DREDSE PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan EIN: 13-1953878, Plan No. 003, for the period January l. 2001 through December 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of l 974 (ERJSA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $1,482)567. These expenses included $204,845 in administrative expenses and $1,277,722 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of251 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $24.217,068 as of December 31, 2001, compared to $23,919,767 as of Janll1lry 1, 2001. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $297,301. This increase includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $1,779,868 including employer contributions of $146,830, realized losses of $(276) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of$1,133,213 and unrealized appreciation of assets of $500,101. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of BRISA. four Rlgbts 111 Additional lnfonnatilJn You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof. on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment; 3) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; 4) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and 5) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report. or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs. MD 20746; telephone {301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $4.35 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part there- of. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator) on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of .income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected.right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Adminjstration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N .W., Washington DC 20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFn'S PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, EIN: 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January l, 2001 through December 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Rnancial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $19,670,283 as of December 31, 2001, compared to $27,571,337 as of January 1, 2001. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $7,901,054. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $53,292,476 including employer contributions of $50,408,374, realized gain of $535,973 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $1,997,771, other income of $69,188 and unrealized appreciation of assets of $281, 170. Plan expenses were $61,193,530. These expenses included $6,062,794 in administrative expenses and $55, 130,736 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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 fmancial 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, 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 UNIONany time a member ee s t at any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at 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 FOB MCS SUPPLEMENTJUIY PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the MCS Supplementary Pension Plan EIN: 51-6097856, Plan No. 001, for the period January l, 2001 through December 31, 200 l. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). Your Rights ta Additional Information Basic Rnandal Statement You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment; 3) Transaction in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 4) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.25 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, NS638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.; Washington DC 20210. Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $821,283. These expenses included $194,441 in administrative expenses and $626,842 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,128 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons bad yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $9,758,591 as of December 31, 2001, compared to $9,887,061 as of January l, 2001. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $128,470. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $692,813 including realized gain of $113,856 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $505,540 and unrealized appreciation of assets of $73,417. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERlSA. Your Rlglrls 111 Additional lnfonnalion You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment; 3) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; 4) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and 5) Financial information and information on payments to service providers; To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of the MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $6.15 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgrading Courses The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. for December 2002 as well as a few classes in the new year. All programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the 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. Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler January 13 February 21 QMED January 13 April 4 Welding January 6 February 3 Jannary 24 February 21 Engine Utility {EU) January 27 March 17 February 21 April 11 Safety Specialty Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting December2 February 3 December 13 February 14 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW December 9 December 16 February 17 December 13 December 20 February 21 Fast Rescue Boat January 27 January 31 Government Vessels Jaouary20 March 10 February 7 March 28 Medical Care Provider January20 January24 Tankerman (PIC) Barge* January 13 January 17 December 2 January27 December 13 February7 Course Deck Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman January20 Febrnary 14 Automatic Radar PlottingAids* January 27 January 31 (*must hcwe radar unlimited) Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland December9 February 3 December 13 February7 Celestial Navigation May12 May30 GMDSS (Simulator) December2 February3 December 13 February 14 • (*must haJie bask fire fighting) Lifeboatman/Water Survival January 6 February 17 March31 January 17 February28 April 11 January 13 January 24 De mber9 February 10 December 20 February 21 pfll 1 (*must have basic fire fighting) - a£ch 31 March 7 January 13 Third Mate Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* Steward Upgrading Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently Academic Department Courses ------- - - - General education and collegeco;-rses are available as needed. In addition, basic vocational support program courses are offered throughout the year, one week prior to the AB, QMED, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be self..study. Look for the complete 2003 Paul Hall Center curriculum guide in next month's issue of the Seafarers LOG. beginning November 23. ~ - • - •:.Jr... - • - • - · - · - • -• _,,,_ • - • - · - •- • - · - • - •- o - •-r- ~- o - • - • - o -·- ·- o-·-•-•- o-·-·- o - • -·-r- • - • - • -· • - • - · - • - • - • - • - • - • -·- • - • - • -• - • - • - •- •- • - • -·- • - •- 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 OL. AB and JE ap.olicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $140 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order onlv. payable to LMSS. UPGRADING APPLICATION COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE Telephone _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ Deep Sea Member D If the following Date of Birth - - -- - - -- - Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D 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? DYes DNo If yes, class#-- -- - - -- - -- - - - -- -- - - - - -- - Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes ONo If yes, course(s) taken _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ Yes 0 No Firefighting: 0 Yes 0 No CPR: 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 APPUCATION TO: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Admissions Office, PO. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? 0 SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE 0 Yes DNo Primary language spoken - - - - - -- - - - - -- -- - - - - - - 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. 12/02 �Paul Hall Center Classes Able Seaman - Receiving their certificates for completion of the AB class ending Oct. 25 are upgrading students (in alphabetical order) Ritche Acuman, Michael Aikens, Joseph Arnold, Weston Beres, Eric Bourdon, Jesse Hale, Chaires Huggins, Brandon Lovejoy, Nicholas Manessiotis, Chris Marquez, Miguel Matos, Felix Medina, Mohamed Mohamed , Thomas Muncy, Ryan Nichols, DeGutenberg Poitevien, Matthew Ryan, Raymond Ryan, Michael Sherno, Michael Sottak and Christopher Waldo. Engine Utility --- Unlicensed apprentices in the third phase of their training completed the engine utility course Sept. 27. They are (in alphabetical order) Austin Ayers, Josette Brown, Trevor Cohn, Beato Diaz Jr., Harold Gerber, Aaron Matuszny, Joshua McDaniel and Lon Molnar. Also, upgraders Talib Aekins and Nicholas Murgolo graduated from the class. Their instructor, Jay Henderson, is at far right. Bridge Resource ManagementSeafarers who graduated from the bridge resource management course Oct. 4 are (from left} Charlie Pierce, Herb Walling (instructor), Ralph Kirby, William Heu and Brian O'Neal. Tankerman (PIC) Barge - These Seafarers who successfully completed the tankerman (PIC) barge course Sept. 27 are (in no specific order) Philip Curtis, Raymond Henderson, Timothy Burke, William Jordan, Michael Hester, Cameron Peterson, James Fisher, George Legg, Scott Heginbotham, Thomas Gavagan, Anthony DiCicco, Glenn Barnes, Clinton Finley, Jerry Sobierij, Scott Green, Norman Dauphin and James Souci. Also in photo are instructor Stacey Harris and instructor Brad Wheeler. (Note: Not all students are pictured.) Government Vessels Upgrading Seafarers who took part in the government vessels course held aboard the USNS John McDonnell, which ended Sept. 12, are (in no specific order) Richard Johansen, Servillano Lozandi, Nick Giron, Nicci Chevalier, Abaoulla Alssoudi , James Lowell, John Nelson, Oscar Palacios and· Kelly Doyle. Fast Rescue Boat- Under the instruction of Stan Beck (standing left) are Seafarers who completed the fast rescue boat course Nov. 1. They are (in alphabetical order) John Arnold, Dimitre Dimitrov, Richard Douglas, Anwar Muthala, Michael Parks, DeGutenberg Poitevien and Emmett Wattigny. :;:,f-riY student Who ha§ r~gister~d for a cf~s~ and finqs-f(.)r whatever 0 , , ~~at ~e ~.~'· she.yannota~~end 1 ·-p fease lnform the-admissions · _@~~rtmen( So another student may take that place. v,\ ·!hat Computer Lab Classes Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates. In photo at left are (from left, seated) Joseph Butasek and Clinton Cephas. In the photo at right are (from left) Richard Douglas, Virginia Panoncillo and Dimitre Dimitrov. Their instructor, Rick Prucha, stands in back in both pictures. - ... Fast Rescue Boat - Oct. 18 was graduation day for members of a recent fast rescue boat course. In alphabetical order are Michael Russo, Jeffrey Hardy, Robert Joiner, Erik Fabian , Rene Peinado, Dale Wilson, Brian McLarnon, Bruce Walsh , Anton Sulic and Robert Tierney Jr. Their instructor, Stan Beck, stands second from left. �Paul Hall Center Classes Graduating from the ARPA course Oct. 18 are (in alphabetical order) Bradley Burkart, Dimitre Dimitrov, Frederick Luna, Joseph Meravy, C. Robert Mills and Eric Vizier. Advanced Fire Fighting - Completing the advanced fire fighting class Oct. 18 are (in alphabetical order) Mian Ahmad, Janet Baird, Bartow Bridges Ill, Michael Brooks, William Buhrig Ill, Douglas Carson, James Cleland, Kenneth Creech, Philip Curtis IV, Richard Douglas, John Gilston, Edgardo Ines, Ronald Kitlas, Richard Lewis, Eric Lund, Paul Narro, James Oling, James Porter, William Shotley, Edgar Shrode, Roger Steward, William Thomas and Donald White. Their instructor was Anthony Hammett. Lifeboatman/Water Survival - Earning their lifeboatman/water survival endorsement Oct. 25 are (in alphabetical order) Porfirio Amaya, Shwe Aung, Harold Bryan, James Cleland, Hiram Davies, Tesfaye Gebregziagher, Juan Vega and Ranny Westby. Tankerman (PIC) Barge - Inland boatmen ho graduated from the tan erman P C barge class Oct. 25 are (in alphabetical order) Robert Albe, Glay-Burkart, Erik Fabian, Jeffrey Hardy, Robert Joiner, Brian McLarno , Charles Mills, Rene Peinardo, Michael Russo, Anton Sulic, Robert Tierney, Bruce Walsh and Dale Wilson. Their instructor, Mitch Oakley, is at far left. Welding - The twoweek welding course was completed Nov. 8 by (in alphabetical order) Ehtesham Ahmed, Roderick Brown , Joseph Butasek, Clinton Cephas, Albert Dulig , Eric Lund, Paul Narro and Joe Tuata. In the October issue of the LOG, the incorrect photo was used for this Basic Safety Training class. The correct photo is shown above for the participants consisting of Jose Maglalang, Terry McQuillen, Patrick Moore, John Mullon, Richard Naigle, Ahmed Nasser, Vagn Teddy Nielsen, Udjang Nurdjaja, Timothy Peters, Leroy Rawls Jr., Pedro Sellan, Ronald Smith, David Somers, Glen Toledo, Joel Trotter and Dale Wilson. Basic Safety Training Classes llAlllTIME Michael Aikens, Abraham Alfaro, Joseph Arnold, Shwe Aung, Weston Beres, Eric Bourdon, Harold Bryan, Artemio Cespedes, Katherine Craig, Sherry Griffin, Troy Hebert, Charles Huggins Ill, Napthali Lawrence, Brian Lu, Miguel Matos, Alvin Mccants, Jeffrey Mccusker, Mohamed Mohamed, Thomas Muncy, Terence Newman, James Patrick 111 , Raymond Ryan, Michael Sottak, Eric Vieira, Christopher Waldo, David Wiley and Seth Brinson Ill. Richard Bennett, Steve Brannan, Ralph Garner, Ricky Goodman, Donald Grinnell, Michael Guy, Larry Jones, James Keevan, Charles Noell Ill, Jimmie Petmecky, Dwight Reece, Domingo Sesante, Leon Smith, William Tindale, Andre Jennette and William Yore. Their instructor, Stacey Harris, is second from right. (Note: Not all are pictured.) �Volume 64, Number 12 December 2002 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, NMU Pension Plan and Annuity Plan 401 K Plan - page JO Seafarers Pension Trust, Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan. Seafarers Vacation Fund, NMU Vacation Plan, NMU Pension Trust page 11 Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan. Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan - page 20 e The past few months have been busy ones aboard the Sill-crewed 1st Lt. Jack Lummus. The vessel- the flagship for Compsron Three in the Pacific- is part of the Military Sealift Command's (MSC) prepositioning fleet for the U.S. Marine Corps located in Guam and Saipan. In a letter from Lummus Chief Steward John Fallon,which accompanied the photographs on this page, he notes that the regular duties of the crew members- taking care of more than 60 shipboard personnel (including merchant mariners as well as U.S. Navy and civilian contractors}-were augmented with a number of special events. A change of command ceremony was held Sept. 5 aboard ship in Apra Harbor, Guam. It was truly a team effort on the part of Lummus crew members to coordinate the "white uniform" event in which Capt. Richard Bump replaced Capt. William Daniels as the commanding officer of the Navy's Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3. According to Fallon, "After the menu was set, the steward department turned to--some two weeks in advance. Cook/Baker Evelyn Tayag took off by baking bread and hors'd'oeuvres. They looked and tasted specPrepa ring tacular. Two nights for the change of before the event, it was co mmand recepall hands in the steward tion are (from top) department prepping the SAs Videl food and decorating all Valasteros and the trays. There were some Shaddad Musa, work18 different menu items." ing on the cold appetizers The day before the event, the into the wee hours of the . chief steward notes, "a giant night; Cook/Baker Evelyn white tent went up on the Tayag , baking decorative serving trays for the appetizers; Chief Cook Cecil Husted, cooking for the party as well as for the more than 60 crew members; and SAs Perry Asuncion and Abdul, creating the hot appetizers. helo deck, and the deck department was fast at work to assist in all the lifts to accomplish this feat. " With the help of the ABs, all the food was carried up to the reception site on the bridge and set up in 45 minutes. And the engine department played a large part, as well, repairing the elevator in time for the celebration. "My hat goes off to the Sill members- a true team that made this event a success," Fallon said. After that successful event, Fallon said he was informed of a shipboard visit by Rear Admiral John M. Stewart Jr., commander, MSC Atlantic and Europe. A special menu was prepared and served, and again, Fallon was grateful for the cooperation of all departments in helping make admiral proud. The one-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks was commemorated by Fallon in a written tribute he placed on each table along with an American flag. "Well, I thought the celebrations were over," wrote Fallon, "but then came the best of the best- a barbecue sponsored by our ship's officers, crew and U.S. Navy personnel." The steward department from the Pfc Dewayne T. Williams also shared in the festivities, which were held at the MicroBeach Pavillion in Saipan. Since many of our crew members are married and live in Saipan, it turned into a true family event, with wives and children attending. All had a great time tossing the foot- Capt. Richard Bump cuts into a celebratory cake ball and frisbee , as well as eating and following the change of command ceremony. socializing." He concludes, "As one can surmise, sailing the flagship is a lot of work, but the enjoyment which comes out of that work surpasses the work itself." 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Title A name given to the resource December 2002 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU-CREWED CORNHUSKER STATE HONORED FOR SUPPORTING 'ENDURING FREEDOM' TACOMA-AREA SEAFARERS WELCOME SIU PRESIDENT AMERICAN TERN JOINS SIU FLEET BOSUNS CREDIT UNION, SCHOOL FOR GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES UNION UPGRADES WEBSITE COUNCIL MEMORIALIZES ED PULVER SIU MEMBERS, CORNHUSKER STATE HONORED FOR SUPPORT OF OPERATION ENDURING FEEDOM UNION, COMPANY OFFICIALS TACKLE KEY SAFETY ISSUES ATLANTIC FOREST REFLAGS U.S. AMERICAN TERN JOINS SIU FLEET CAIN BROTHERS WEAR SUPPORT FOR SPAD ON (COAT) SLEEVES SIU ITF INSPECTORS HELP CREWS COLLECT MORE THAN $550,000 IN BACK WAGES LOG AWARDED 2ND PRIZE FOR LABOR PRESS CONTEST CONGRESS SENDS PORT SECURITY BILL TO PRESIDENT MARAD REPORT FORECASTS INTERMODAL GRIDLOCK INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY WORKS AS OMU CAMPAIGN CONTINUES RETIRED NMU PORT AGENT HUMPHREY DIES AT 80 RECERTIFIED BOSUNS SAY UNION, SCHOOL HELP NUDGE MANY ONTO BETTER PATH SIU ACTIVE IN MARINER DOCUMENTATION TALKS AROUND THE PORT OF WILMINGTON TACOMA-AREA SEAFARERS WELCOME SIU PRESIDENT SACCO, EXEC. 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Handy (USAF), Commander, TRANSCOM, last month told Congress that America needs immediate reauthorization of the Maritime Security Program. Page 3. Hands-On Training for Apprentices Practical training is an integral part of the unlicensed apprentice program offered by the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. Above, student Edward Willis prepares to close a hatch on the training vessel Osprey. Page 8. SIU Member Honored For Rescue at Sea CIVMAR News Page1 ITF Spotlights Treatment Of Cruise-Ship Mariners ~~~~~~~~~~-Page2 JB Joi s SIU Fleet The union last month welcomed Intrepid Ship Management's newest SIU-crewed tug and accompanying double-hulled barge at a ceremony in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Seafarers are sailing aboard the tug Ocean Reliance and the barge 550-3 (pictured at left). Pictured in the wheelhouse following the christening are (from left) SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, Capt. George Sadler and SIU VP Great Lakes Tom Orzechowski. Page 3. SIU Helps Deliver The (Baseball) Goods When volunteers in Pennsylvania began collecting baseball equipment for donation to kids in Puerto Rico , they quickly were overwhelmed by the strong response . SIU-contracted CSX Lines, working with the Baseball Hall of Fame, stepped up to the plate and voluntarily delivered the gear. Helping sort out the details of the transport are SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (left) and former Cincinnati Reds great Tony Perez, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Page 4. �President's Report Answering the Call In and around the nation's capital, October 's headlines have been dominated by sniper shootings which alarmed the entire ::---ir.......,,..,, region. In fact, the story has received worldwide attention. As of this writing our region finally is breathing a sigh of relief. It appears the killers have been caught. Still, it's rare to get through a conversation around here without the subject coming up. That's understandable, considering both the frequency of the attacks and the fact that everyone Michael Sacco who works at the union's headquarters lives in an area that was at risk. Yet, as consuming as the sniper case has been, the SIU also hasn't taken its eyes off an even bigger story: our nation's potential conflict with Iraq. For some time now, the conventional wisdom across the nation mostly has been, it's not a case of "if' we'll go to war with Iraq, but rather ''when." Whenever the balloon goes up, I know that the SIU and the rest of the U.S. Merchant Marine will deliver. It is our duty as the nation's "fourth arm of defense." It is also our legacy, from the very beginnings of our country. While the Persian Gulf War presented its own unique challenges 11 years ago, the next conflict with Iraq-whenever it might take place-figures to offer a different set of difficulties. For now, it's unclear how our allies from the last war will react. Also, as in any other industry, shipboard technologies have changed dramatically. Presumably, so have the capabilities of our enemies. Despite the uncertainties, recently it has been heartwarming and inspirational to hear the confidence expressed in the U.S. Merchant Marine by the heads of the U.S. Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Transportation Command, respectively. As mentioned in my previous column, MSC Commander Rear Admiral David Brewer truly provided a highlight of the SIUNA convention in September when he enthusiastically spoke about his belief in our merchant marine's readiness. He has seen firsthand that we deliver the goods. A few weeks after the convention, TRANSCOM Commander General John Handy went before Congress and, in the course of promoting the Maritime Security Program, noted the U.S. Merchant Marine's reliability and value. His message was crystal clear: America's national security is best served by maintaining a strong U.S.-flag fleet. There are many other examples of prominent, highly respected people declaring their support for the U.S. Merchant Marine, none of which is taken for granted. It's always reassuring to know that others understand our industry's history and its importance. Soon, it seems, we'll have another chance to prove our worth and capabilities as the fourth arm of defense. You know the old saying: What have you done for me lately? That's the only thing that'll matter whenever we get the call. That's why it's so absolutely critical that Seafarers live up to our patriotic history. We must be willing to make sacrifices- just as we did during World War II. We must be willing to support our troops wherever they need us- just as we did in the Korean War. We must be willing to sustain the war effort for a prolonged period- just as we did in Vietnam. And we must be willing to face new and unprecedented threats in order to protect freedom-just as we did during Operation Desert Storm. Naturally, it would be great if war became a thing of the past. Just as it would be welcome news to hear that Saddam Hussein has learned to behave and cooperate. I'm not counting on either of those things happening. But I'm very much counting on every SIU member as well as all of our brothers and sisters from throughout maritime labor to answer the call and deliver the goods. We may not know when the call will arrive, but we are ready. We know our duty, we love our country, and we absolutely will get the job done. Volume 64, Number 11 November 2002 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A . Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOB ITF Steps Up Campaign Ta Spotlight Mistreatment Of Cruise-Ship Employees Excessively long hours, very low pay, and management as abusive as anything one might find in sweatshop factories are common on many cruise ships, says a new report jointly published by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and the British campaigning organization War on Want. Together with ITF-affiliated maritime trade unions in the United Kingdom (RMT and NUMAST), the two organizations launched the "Sweatships" campaign for the rights of cruise ship employees. The SIU is an ITF affiliate and is active in the federation's worldwide campaign on behalf of cruise-ship workers. In recently announcing the report, the ITF said that cruise lines "offer a dream way of taking a holiday, and 12 million passengers do so every year. But for those working on board, particularly those below decks from the developing countries, the reality can be a dream gone sour." The federation further reported that nearly onethird of the 114,500 maritime and hotel/catering staff members working on cruise ships worldwide are covered by union agreements. But some cruise employers remain hostile to union organization on board. "On these vessels, the ITF Cruise Ship Campaign has found serious abuse of human rights below decks in total contrast to the luxury enjoyed by the passengers above," the federation stated. The ITF is particularly concerned that some crewing agents in poor countries charge new recruits $1,500 or more for airfares, medical costs and so-called administrative fees just to get the job. This violates international labor standards. Cruise companies also take an indemnity from the first month's wages against the worker going AWOL. Such practices tum cruise ship workers into virtual bonded labor, the federation declared. The report's author, Celia Mather, says, "It was a shock to interview people such as an Indian crew member who works in the galley, peeling vegetables for 11 hours a day, six or seven days a week, and some receptionists and cabin stewards from Peru and Lithuania put under sexual pressure by their managers just to keep their jobs. Their anger is palpable, particularly because they were sold a dream ---0f working in a luxury industry. But they soon learned that if they complain they will be sent home at the next port." The ITF has taken up numerous cases of individual cruise ship employees who are mistreated by their employers. It has also assisted in the repatriation of several thousands of crew members left abandoned across the globe as the Premier, Renaissance and Commodore lines went bankrupt in recent years. The Sweatships campaign marks a new phase in ITF activity on the cruise industry, now enlisting the support of the general public and consumers. Cruise-goers in particular are urged to take up cruise workers ' rights with their tour operators when planning a vacation, favoring the cruise companies which have union agreements on board. Stephen Cotton, secretary of the ITF Special Seafarers' Department, said, "This is a highly profitable part of the maritime industry, and many cruise companies are maximizing their profits through putting an unfair squeeze on their workforce, particularly those from poor countries who are desperate for an income. Some cruise lines are getting away with abusive labor practices partly because they register ships in 'flag-of-convenience' countries such as Panama and the Bahamas. We hope that raising public awareness will help us to put more pressure on the international regulatory authorities to take stronger action against bad practices." 'Sweatships': Faots.Abaut ~Cruise Industry 1. About 114,500 :seafarers, both marine and hoteVcaterfng staff, are.wor.king on board cruise ships at any one time, with a total workforce of nearly 150,000 worldwide. 2. About 12 million passengers tat<e a cruise ~very year. The figures have been increasing every year since the cruise Industry took off in the 1970s. 3. Cruise passengers by nationality in 2000 were North American 61 percent; Europeap 22 percent; 'Other' approx- · ''imately 17 percent. The number of European passengers has been growing at r,pughly 15 percent a year since the mid-1990s. 4. With.tn tourism, the cruise industry is one of the two fastest growfng seetors•.WithlnJhe maritime industry, cruise shipping has ~ipped the growth of any other sector since the mki-19a0s. 5. At the turn of the millennium, there ~e ~boµt 4l cruise lines operating around th& wortd;'with near1y.200 veS: sels of 4,500 total gross tonnage and above. 6. W~.re ~ qrt.rise passengers sail: America and the ·Caribbean 58 percent; Eorope'21 percent; Asta 1Tpereent; Other 4 percent 7. Miami fsthe top cruise pert, wfth. needy 3 mtlUon:•"' sengers In 1999. 8. Four giant comparnes dominate the cruise industry: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, P&O Prln_cess, and Star Crui~~- They account for more than hal(the total number of farg~· cruise vessels. merger discussions which would tum the cornbinecf ve?ture into the wortd's largest cruise corporation, QirniVal~ :their main rival, has h;;su~ hosttle takeover bids far ,; P-&O Princess, The merger is l}fldef C<)rlsiqerationby U.S. a~ European trade commlssfons. ·.: · ·· .,.. .., · 10. Cunard's Queen Mary 2, currently being built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St.•Nazaire. F.rance. and due in service from January 2004, Will be the largest vessel in terms of gross tonnage: 150,000. ·.,,,11,. ·. Royat Caribbean·s AdVenture of the Seas, which started sailing Jn late Z001, is the largest by berths: a total of 5,020 passengers and crew. 12~.Ma.gy c.i;µf$f) vessels are flying lhe so-calle9 flag of convenien~ 9{t~,8ahamas or Panama. This,pta~ these. ships tin~ the' ~f :framework of countries. Wttlch.1'are. notonoos.fot nQJ ~ intemationaf. m(titimtii s@." $'~· .-- ' . ,,,., ":;_f '· ,·~·- Federation's New Web Site Shows Candidates' Records The AFL-CIO in mid-October launched a new web site (www.socialsecuritypledge.org) to document candidates' positions on Social Security privatization and adding a genuine prescription drug benefit to seniors under Medicare. "The next Congress will make key decisions that determine the future of Social Security and Medicare. Many candidates are trying to confuse voters about what privatization means and what plans they support. Whether a candidate signs the pledge or refuses to will clearly define his or her position on saving the program as a monthly guarantee or gutting it and letting Wall Street take over," explained AFL-CIO ''"'· a Royat Caribbean and P&O Prince$$ a~ enga~d in President John Sweeney. The new site will be updated daily so those interested in the issue can easily check to see if candidates in their state have signed the pledge in support of Social Security and Medicare. The site only documents where at least one candidate in a race for elected office has signed the .'.>~:,-~ '"'~:~'' ·--~%t pledge. Pledges were mailed to all incumbents and challengers for federal office. As of Oct. 8, 172 Republicans and Democrats have signed the pledge. Their names, as well as the names of their challengers, are documented on the site. "The pledge asks a straightforward question that the public deserves to hear answered," said Sweeney. "Changing Social Security would affect more than 46 million people today and millions more in the future." Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Wednesday, December 25 for the observance of Christmas Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. November 2002 �Chief Backs MSP TRA Gen. Handy Delivers Airtight Case for Reauthorization The head of the United States Transportation C~m­ mand (TRANSCOM) last month urged Congress to reauthorize the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). In the strongest possible terms, U.S. Gen. John W. Handy declared his support for the MSP and explained in detail how the program benefits America. Gen. Handy appeared before the Merchant Marine Panel of the House Armed Services Committee on Oct. 8. U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (RCalif.) chairs the panel. TRANSCOM is responsible for all of the U.S. military's sealift assets. The MSP program, set to expire in 2005, helps maintain a fleet of militarily useful U.S.-flag commercial vessels crewed by American citizens. Participating ship operators agree to make their vessels and other transport-related resources available to the Department of Defense in times of war or national - tr o l and global response capability. As .we look at operations on multiple fron in upport of the war on terrori m it is clear that our limited defense resources will increasingly rely on partnerships with industry to maintain the needed capability and capacity· to meet our most ~eali Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R-Va.) while still maintaining a noted that some foreign . commercial presence). A crews refused to deliver lot of the discussions about U.S. materiel during the MSP reauthorization ultimately have an impact on Persian Gulf War. "A viable U.S. mariner mariner availability- the capacity precludes those lack of viable U.S. shipping sorts of things from becom- determines the success or ing a reality," the general availability of the mariner answered. "Every endeavor pool." of Gen. Segments that we can take as a nation to secure and sustain a Handy's testimony follow: "MSP is a cost-effective viable U.S .-flag shipping and mariner capability, program that assures guarfrom a [Defense Depart- anteed access to required ment] perspective we ab- commercial U.S.-flag shipsolutely, categorically sup- ping and U.S . Merchant Mariners, when needed. port-no questions." In other discussions The alternative to MSP is, with the panel, Gen. Handy ultimately, reliance on forstated that America must eign-flag vessels manned maintain a shipbuilding by foreign crews during crisis. MSP provides the security of resources we "MSP reauthorization is, without must have in a very uncertain world fraught with question, the linchpin in our asymmetric threats. MSP ' ensures the development wartime U.S. commercial sealift and sustainment of critical strategic partnerships favcapability .... MSP reauthorization orable to the United States. And, MSP helps ensure the now is a national security imperative viability of America's merchant mariner pool needed of the highest magnitude" to activate the Reserve Fleet. MSP makes sense. -Gen. John W. Handy,'TRANSCOM Commander We can't afford not to invest in MSP. I strongly advocate for swift reauthorization. At the same time, if the capability. H "MSP is a critical comcribed ealift a P weren' t renewed the rnment would face the greate t ontri utor to our ponent of our strategy untm , multi-billion dol- force projection capability which recognizes and relies lar prospect of replacing over the long term." upon significant augmentathe assets currently availThe general was asked if tion from the U.S. commerable through the program. America has the mariner cial sealift industry to supThe latter ceaario, though pool needed for an activa- port the warfighter's needs. it seems very unlikely, tion. He answered, "As a We limit our organic fleet would require planning that nation, we ought to be con- to those assets Jhat the already would be late if it cerned about our mariner commercial sector cannot began today. pool. Today, we probably provide. Only 33 percent of After submitting his tes- have the mariners we need the vessels we may require timony, Handy answered to operate the ships that we reside in our organic fleets. questions from the panel. would activate (in war The remainder of the sealift demanding wartime scenarios. That makes MSP reauthorization even more important as we look toward the future." SIU This summer, President Michael Sacco led a group of maritime union officials in urging Congress to extend the program by an additional 20 years and expand the MSP fleet to at least 60 vessels. The maritime labor delegation pointed out that the nation can't afford to wait for MSP reauthorization, in part because operators need time to plan for replacement tonnage and other considerations to sustain the program beyond 2005. Seafarers Crew Up Newest ATB Foul weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the more than 100 people who celebrated the christening of Intrepid Ship Management's newest SIU-crewed tug and accompanying double-hulled barge Oct. 18 in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Seafarers are sailing aboard the 9,280-hp tug Ocean Reliance and 155,000-barrel barge 550-3, which together form a state-of-the-art articulated tug-barge (ATB). The ATB was built by The Manitowoc (Wis.) Company, Inc . . SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, SIU Vice President Great Lakes Tom Orzechowski and SIU Representative Todd Brdak represented the union at the christening, which took place in a steady downpour of rain and sleet. An ATB has a hinged connection system between the tug and barge, which allows movement in one plane in the critical area of fore and aft pitch. The new ATB tank vessel incorporates the latest advances in environmental protection and safety while addressing increased efficiencies in hose handling, anchoring, mooring, discharge and The barge 550-3 is designed for safety and loading of product. · efficiency. The 550-3 is double hulled and the tug is double sided. The barge ria, and has a foam-capable fire monhas an inert gas system as well as an itor; twin fuel-efficient reduced emisenhanced cargo system and a fully sion electronic diesel engines; a noise reduction package and other upgrades redundant ballast system. The Ocean Reliance meets all to increase crew comfort. The comSOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and munication and navigation equipment American Bureau of Shipping crite- is among the most technologically advanced in the industry today. Left: SIU VP Great Lakes Tom Orzechowski (right) and Chief Engineers Bob Carroll (left) and Marc Grantham were on hand to welcome the new ATS . Right: SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (center) and Seafarers Marc Grantham (left) and Bob Carroll examine the Ocean Reliance after its christening. Naflember 2002 Gen. John W. Handy (USAF), Commander, TRANSCOM capacity needed to transport military equipment and supplies comes from the commercial sector. Looking ahead, the War on Terrorism could eventually push our baseline requirement for commercial sealift even higher. "MSP reauthorization is, without question, the linchpin in our wartime U.S. commercial sealift capability, through its integral support of the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA). VISA is a threeprogram that pha ed enables time-phased access to militarily useful U.S.flag commercial dry cargo sealift capacity. VISA is cost-efficient because it contractually provides assured access to commercial U.S. sealift assets, mariners, and intermodal capacity when required, releasing the American taxpayer from otherwise bearing the procurement, overhead, and maintenance costs of a profoundly larger organic military capability. Our current organic military fleet is much improved over just 10 years ago and is structured to support our surge requirements in time of conflict. However, the bulk of large-scale sustainment sealift in times of major conflict resides with the commercial sector ·that we also depend on for day-today support of peacetime requirements. That is what makes the VISA-MSP link such a perfect fit. MSP and VISA are truly complementary force multipliers. We need both MSP and VISA. MSP's guaranteed access to vessels, combined with VISA's capacity and supporting global intermodal infrastructures fulfills the sealift requirements to meet war fighter needs.... · "We need MSP now. MSP in it~ current construct Continued on page 10 NY Waterway Adds 2 Ferries SIU-contracted NY Waterway recently added two more boats to its rapidly expanding fleet of passenger ferries. The company, based in Weehawken, N.J., christened the Fred V. Morrone on Aug. 13 and the Enduring Freedom on Sept. 3. NY Waterway owns 35 ferries and charters about a dozen more. Five more ferries are on order. The Enduring Freedom and the Fred V. Morrone each can carry 97 passengers at more than 30 knots. They will transport customers from Queens to lower Manhattan and back. NY Waterway noted that the Enduring Freedom was named in honor of the heroes of September 11 and the war against terrorism, while the Morrone was named for the 37 port authority police officers who died during the attack at the World Trade Center. Fred Morrone was the superintendent of police for the Po·r t Authority of New York and New Jersey. The SIU represents captains and deckhands aboard NY Waterway ferries . Those Seafarers evacuated more than 160,000 people from Manhattan on September 11. NY Waterway is the largest privately owned commuter ferry operator in the United States. This past summer, the company became the first private ferry operator in the nation to require its captains and deckhands to complete a formal course in crowd management. Two years ago, NY Waterway became the first to estab.lish STCW Basic Safety Training as a requirement for captains and deckhands. Seafams LOG 3 �Quickly But Cautiously, Sealarers Help Rescue 5 Cuban Refugees Editors note: AB Tom Komenda recently submitted the following article about a rescue at sea that involved special security considerations. On Friday, August 9 at 1135 the Maritrans/Interocean Ugland Management tanker Perseverance (bound for Beaumont, Texas) was two days west of her last port of call, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. She was on a course of 290 degrees, her position was 22-47N, 078-34.5W and 11 nautical miles north of Cayo Coco, Cuba when the 1200-1600 AMO 3n1 Mate (on bridge watch) Bill McNiel noticed a small craft in the distance. After a closer look, the persons on board appeared to be waving their arms and oars. At 1136 the mate on watch notified the captain of a possible refugee craft. Once confirmed, he contacted the Coast Guard in Miami. At 1145 the Coast Guard advised our vessel to "slow, maneuver and pick up migrants." The mate on watch then sounded the general alarm and all hands to emergency stations. The wind and seas were calm that morning so Captain Jim Todd decided to lower the accommodation ladder instead of launching a lifeboat. By the time the ladder was rigged into position the tanker was stop-dead, making no headway, and the refugee vessel bore 500 yards off her starboard bow. The refugees paddled desperately but with smiling faces toward the ship. As the rickety craft, rigged with inner tubes, a sheet for a sail and five sunburned Cubans inched closer, Capt. Todd wondered out load if he were doing the right thing. In light of the aftermath of 9/11, shipboard security is para- Lakes Pact Inked The new Great Lakes Standard Freight Ships Agreement was signed Sept. 10 during the 35th annual meeting of the Paul Hall Center Advisory Board in Piney Point, Md. Bargaining committee members present during the signing were (from left) Chris Kamm and Joe Sullivan of Kinsman/Great Lakes Associates; Kevin McMonagle of American Steamship Company (ASC); SIU VP Great Lakes Tommy Orzechowski; Roy Walker of Kinsman/Great Lakes Associates; Kathy Elinski of ASC; and SIU Algonac Port Agent Don Thornton. Also serving on the negotiations committee (but not pictured here) were John Young of U.S. Great Lakes Fleet; Gerry Grammenos of Cleveland Tankers; Jeff Covinsky and Ed Hogan of Hannah Marine; and SIU Representative Todd Brdak. SIU members on the Lakes unanimously approved the contract. Seafarers-Crewed CSX Hawaii Carries Baseball Gear to Kids It began with a charitable but seemingly small-scale idea. A man in Newtown, Pa. wanted to donate some old youth baseball equipment that still was in great shape. Soon, volunteers from throughout the community joined the effort- leading to a packed garage full of quality baseball gear. Enter SIU-contracted CSX Lines, the Baseball Hall of Fame Meeting last month in Washington, D.C. to help cement plans for voluntarily transporting youth baseball equipment to kids in Puerto Rico are (from left) Mark Ruge of the law firm Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds; SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez; Baseball Hall of Fame member Tony Perez; CSX Lines CEO Chuck Raymond; and Baseball Hall of Fame President Dale Petroskey. 4 Seafarers LOG mount and even more so on board tankers. Various security alerts and bulletins, including updated terrorist threats learned by the U.S. government, have become routine. "Isn't the terrorist prison camp for the al Qaeda and Taliban at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba?" quipped one crew member. The migrant vessel was now alongside and the crew was in place for a humanitarian rescue. First aid equipment, stretchers, automatic external defibrillators and fresh water were laid out and available next to the top of the ladder for emergency assistance. In case there was to be any unruliness on the part of the migrants, the first man to greet them was 215 lb., former Puerto Rican police officer, AB Hector Cumba. Next up was a 6-foot-4, 250-lb. AB named Dave Harvey, equipped with baton and plastic cable ties for handcuffs if needed. They boarded one at a time and were searched thoroughly for contraband. Their confiscated baggage was searched; it contained old clothing and identification. They were five males, ages 25-45 and spoke no English (AB Cumba translated). They appeared sun-weary and seasick. The men had said they had been out at sea for five days and had not eaten since, although they did have a small amount of fresh water on board. The men were then led to the decontamination showers on the main deck. Capt. Todd instructed the emergency party to sink the small craft. Bosun Jim Bishop had the honors. Equipped with PFD (personal flotation device) and lifeline, he made his way down the ladder, slashed the tubing, flooded the small compart- Key Transportation Forum Tackles Treatment of Crews, Shipboard Security Issues The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) tackled a wide range of security-related issues at its recent forum in Greensboro, N.C., and the maritime industry got its share of attention. SIU President Michael Sacco served on the maritime panel, headed by the chief of the U.S. Military Sealift Command, Rear Adm. David Brewer. Also appearing on the panel were Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert; Bethann Rooney, manager of port security for the Port of New York & New Jersey; Raymond Ebeling, president and chairman, American Roll-on Roll-off Carriers; and John Reinhart, CEO of Maersk Line, Ltd. The 56th annual forum-with the theme "Transportation Security-Global Changes, Challenges and Solutions"-took place Sept. and the Roberto Clemente Sports City, which coordinated efforts to transport the equipment to kids in Puerto Rico. CSX Lines voluntarily carried the cargo from Elizabeth, NJ. to Carolina, P.R. aboard the SIU-crewed CSX Hawaii. The parent company also arranged for ground transportation in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. "Youths are the future of baseball. By providing baseball equipment to those less fortunate, we are ensuring that baseball continues to develop for a new generation of aspiring athletes," said Brad Hom, a spokesman for the Baseball Hall of Fame. "The generosities of CSX Lines, the Roberto Clemente Sports City and the volunteers that provided this equipment are symbols of the enduring spirit found in this great game." The Clemente Sports City is a popular, multi-purpose athletics and education center named in memory of the Pittsburgh Pirates' late right fielder who died in a plane crash while on a humanitarian mission in December 1972. Clemente posthumously entered the Hall of Fame the following year. 29-0ct. 2. It featured high-ranking officials from throughout all sectors of the nation's transportation industries. The forum's sponsor is a nonprofit educational association organized in 1944 and dedicated to Defense Transportation preparedness. Sacco told the audience about some of the security concerns shared by maritime labor; steps n o that h un·on h , improve security; and some additional possible solutions. He emphasized the need for a reliable means of verifying identities of foreign mariners arriving at U.S. ports. He also noted the recent lack of consistency from port to port, both within the U.S. and internationally, in enforcing security measures-and specifically in the treatment of crews. For example, Sacco pointed out that by some estimates, 20 syste ' In a retat ment with a firehose and sank the craft. The migrants were given showers and the 2nd mate's clean clothing, then quarantined on board in the crew lounge where they were fed a hot, hearty meal. The Coast Guard was made aware of the situation. A time and position was set up for a rendezvous with the Coast Guard vessel Block Island out of Key West for transfer. All the Cuban men departed safely. So congratulations to the crew of the tanker Perseverance in their professionalism to duty and concern for the safety of fellow man. They handled the situation in the true tradition of the U.S. Merchant Marine, by hearing the call and answering without delay. I would have liked to have been on the main deck to see the uien and their boat but I was summoned by Capt. Todd to be the helmsman. - AB Tom Komenda percent of the private oil terminals in Houston have denied leave to crews, including those from U.S.-flag ships. Some ports also at least occasionally have barred crew changes. "Obviously, no one is arguing against being cautious," Sacco told the forum. "The problem is consistency." He described the anti-terrorism training received by every student at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (based in Piney Point, Md.) as well as other security-related courses offered at the school, such as damage control and CBRD (chemical, biological, radiolo ical defense . In summary, he stated, "The SIU and the other unions are extremely committed to working with the NDTA, MSC, the Maritime Administration, the Coast Guard, the Office of Homeland Security, the numerous international organizations including the IMO and ILO, the ports and the shipping companies to improve and ensure maritime security. We will do whatever it takes." ment. members from the ~U now may fufly uti· lize the u ortunities available at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Tff!fQJttj''attd Education in Piney Point, Md. Previously. they could on!Y -·· io certain courses as diptated by NMU funding. tne MSC Commander Promoted Rear Admiral David Brewer, USN, a strong supporter of the U.S. Merchant Marine, became the U.S. Navy's newest three-star admiral when he was promoted Oct. 23, 2002, by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Vern Clark at ceremonies on the historic Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Rear Adm. Brewer is the commander of the Navy's Military Sealift Command, the command responsible for the Navy's 120 noncombatant ships operating worldwide. Many of those vessels are crewed by Seafarers. Rear Adm. Brewer becomes one of only 32 officers that hold the Navy's second-highest rank. As commander, Rear Adm. Brewer has led the MSC support of the war against terrorism. MSC has been at the forefront of the U.S. response, delivering a variety of services and supplies to U.S. and allied forces around the world. November 2002 �.... ............................_ _..~-----------~----------------------------~~~-- - Maersk Missouri Joins U.S. Fleet Seafarers Begin Crewing 'G-Class' Vessel SIU members last month began reporting to the newly reflagged (and renamed) Maersk Missouri, one of the modem Panamax "G-class" vessels which Norfolk, · Va.-based Maersk Line, Ltd. will operate in the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). The Maersk Missouri reflagged under the Stars and Stripes on Oct. 18. It was scheduled to sail from Crete on Nov. 3. As previously reported, Maersk Line, Ltd. on Sept. 25 announced plans to purchase four G-class vessels for operation in the MSP. The vessels replace four older and slower ships enrolled in the program. For Seafarers, the announcement car·ried good news on several fronts. Not only are the G-class vessels-the Maersk Missouri, Maersk Carolina, Maersk Georgia and Maersk Virginia-newer than those they replace, they also carry more unlicensed personnel. Also, the contract covering the new ships calls for increased · wages for Seafarers. The G-class ships were built between 1997 and 2002. Each has 4,300 TEU capacity, nearly three times as much as the vessels they're replacing. Additionally, each of the G-class vessels is 958 feet long, with a 106-foofbeam and a 44-foot draft. Each ship can travel at greater than 24 knots. Maersk plans to operate the four ships between the U.S. East Coast and ports in Cruise Ship Conman Still At Large, ITF Cautions Maritime unions worldwide have received a new warning to be on the lookout for a conman who has cheated more than 120,000 desperate job seekers out of millions of dollars. The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) early last month issued a warning to its affiliates about the shady "businessman" who has di appeared after embezzling million in o- ailed health · check fees from ap licants for work on cruise ships that do not exist. The ITF believes that the perpetrator may already be setting up a new racket under a different name. Job seekers in nine countries have been cheated, an investigation by the maritime magazine Fairplay revealed. The man is unlikely to stop trying his scheme unless prosecuted, the ITF warned. "There are two ways to stop this scam," said ITF General Secretary, David Cockroft. "One is to ·arrest and prosecute those involved. The other is to In May, the ITF was make the fraud so well known that no one can be first to publicly label the Al cheated by it." Najat scheme as a fraud. "One of the features of The ITF has called on this racket was the speed governrnents that harbored with which the victims lost . or cooperated with the their money," he added. company to prosecute "We are asking affiliated Pasha and to act to recover unions worldwide to in- the millions he has stolen. form us as soon as they At least in Kenya and become aware of any sight- Morocco, the key to the ing of Ali Pasha or a new success of the fraud was the active participation of scam." Muhammad Ali Pasha, those countries' employwho may also use the ment ministries in promotname SA Mohammed Ii ing the scheme, the ITF Pasha and Sajjad Akbar, stated. The ITF has passed a has cheated thousands across Kenya, Syria, Indo- file on Al Najat to the internesia, India, Pakistan and national police organizaMorocco. The operation in tion Interpol, as well as the Kenya was halted in May, British Serious Fraud only after the ITF revealed Office. Pasha has boasted it as a fraud. of frequently doing busiVictims of the con part- ness in London, though his ed with up to $1,600 in claim to British and Pakmedical examination fees, istani passports has not illegal charges made by been confirmed. local agents of Pasha's "We call on all those company, Al Najat Marine governments to do now Shipping, and passport what they should have charges levied by govern- done long ago, and begin ments. Many sold all they real investigations into had to pay the fees, after Mohammed Ali Pasha and being promised high wages how they came to support him," said Cockroft. on board a cruise ship. SIU VP, Calif. Governor Discuss U.S. Fleet SIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone (left) took advantage of the chance to discuss the U.S. Merchant Marine with Calif. Governor Gray Davis during a recent forum in San Francisco. "It was a great opportunity to talk about a number of maritime-related issues, including port security and the importance of the U.S.-flag fleet," noted Marrone. November 2002 the Mediterranean, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. Maersk Line, Ltd. supports each of the branches of the U.S. military by providing ocean transportation services under con- tract with the Military Traffic Management Command and vessel operations services for the Military Sealift Command. The company is a participant in the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement. ITF Affiliate Unions Promote Safety ·on World Maritime Day Maritime trade unions affiliated to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), including the SIU, celebrated World Maritime Day's focus on safety Sept. 26 by organizing events under the theme "Give Seafarers the Freedom to be Safe." ITF-affiliated unions in an estimated 50 countries marked the day with events expressing the safety and employment concerns of their members. The activities included seminars, demonstrations, and meetings with governrnent officials and shipowners to explore the best .ways to achieve safer shipping. World Maritime Day is promoted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to highlight the importance of the maritime industry and areas of concern such as safety and environmental protection. ITF General Secretary David Cockroft noted, "The ITF and it affiliates worldwide are glad to participate in an event designed to unite governments, seafarers and employers in a mission to improve the lives of- and recognize the importance of -all those who work at sea." He added, "Safety must be the primary concern of everyone involved in shipping. Human and trade union rights are an essential part of this. Giving seafarers the freedom to be safe means developing a fair and sustainable industry, where seafarers' expertise and training is respected. We have no doubt that respect for th_e human and trade union rights of seafarers is inextricably linked to the safety of the ship on which they serve." ITF affiliates participated in activities in the United States, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Georgia, Ghana, Great Britain, Greece, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu and Ukraine. World Maritime Day Letter Signals New Support in Energy Sector For Offshore Mariners United Efforts to promote the rights of Gulf of Mexico mariners to choose for themselves whether to be represented by a union have been boosted significantly by strong support from a coalition of labor unions in the nation's oil capital of Houston. The expanded support was demonstrated on World Maritime Day (Sept. 26) when leaders of the Harris County (Texas) AFL-CIO Central Labor Council (CLC) delivered a letter to Houston-based Trico Marine Services Inc. demanding that Trico end its longstanding anti-worker campaign and agree to fully respect the freedom of association and freedom of speech rights of its employees. The letter was signed by Harris County AFLCIO CLC President E. Dale Wortham and Sec- retary-Treasurer Richard Shaw, and delivered in person to Trico's Houston headquarters. A copy of the letter was also mailed to Trico's Houston headquarters. In delivering the letter, the two union officials were accompanied to the Trico offices by a delegation of more than 20 mariners and representatives of unions from throughout the Houston area. A day earlier, repre· sentatives of OMU had addressed a gathering of officials and members of some of the 74 labor organizations affiliated to the Harris County CLC. At that gathering, numerous council-affiliated unions, including a number of organizations deeply involved in the energy sector, pledged support for OMU's campaign against Trico's anti-worker policies. The OMU's campaign seeks an end to the Trico · policies and practices that have created an atmosphere of fear and intimidation among workers. The World Maritime Day letter specifically calls on Trico to stay neutral on the question of union representation for Trico mariners, to allow freedom of speech between mariners and union representatives and to engage in the Constructive Resolution Agreement put forward by the U.S. maritime unions. The four U.S. maritime unions that jointly form the OMU are the American Maritime Officers (AMO); International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P); Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA); and Seafarers International Union (SIU). Seafarers LOB 5 -- - - - �Highly Regarded CEO Mt:Millen Dies at 67 named a building after. He set the standard for labor relations in our company and he took a lot of pride in good relationships." Garvey described McMillen as someone who treated everyone respectfully-from the doorman to the fellow CEO. "That was part of his character that I really liked," Garvey said. "Also, he always was a really charitable guy. He didn't talk about a lot of those types of activities, but I know for a fact he was quick to help-financially and with his time." Saltchuk President Mark Tabbutt called McMillen "an amazing person. At TOTE, he was so popular with the customers and all the employees -every employee. The labor leaders and the competitors respected him. In a job like he has, to win over all those audiences is pretty remarkable." Tabbutt added that McMillen "was probably the best listener I've ever met. When he talked to you, he was so focused on what you were saying. But it went beyond just the words- he read people so well." At the simulator dedication, Robert Magee, president and CEO of TOTE, said McMillen's lasting legacy to the transportation industry will be the reinvestment that he has helped promote. He also said McMillen "always demonstrated respect for the men and women who work in our company and respect for the people who represent them in labor. He always attempted to understand their point of view because he recognized that we are all in this together." McMillen previously served as president and CEO of TOTE, from 1977 to 1993. A native of suburban Pittsburgh, he graduated from Denison University of Granville, Ohio and served in the U.S. Air Force. His list of civic activities is overwhelming. He was a past member of the Board of Trustees of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and past chairman of the Alaska Committee; a member of the Board of Directors of the University of Washington Foundation, chairman of the Tyee Board of the University of Washington (which advises the athletic department) and a vicechairman and a member of the Board of the Swedish Medical Center Foundation; a member and director of the Washington Roundtable; member of the Seattle Rotary Club; member of the Board of Directors of the Sports and Events Council of Seattle/King County; member of the Board of Directors of Northwest Racing Associates of Auburn, Wash.; member of the Board of Directors for Key Bank of Washington; member of the Board of Trustees of the Washington State Chapter of Leukemia Society of America; member and director of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce; member of the Board of Trustees of the Transportation Institute in Washington, D.C.; member of the Propeller Club of the United States; and a member on the Board of Trustees of Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, Alaska, and Life Center Northwest. He also was a member and past chairman of the Board and past president of the Management Council of the American Trucking Association. Services were scheduled for Oct. 24 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue. Remembrances may be made to the Northwest Kidney Center Foundation, P.O. Box 3035, Seattle, WA 98114, or Harborview Medical Center, McMillen Memorial Fund, N.W. Lipid Research Clinic, Box 359950, Seattle, WA 98104. Seafarer Barrett Mitchell· Recognized for Rescue zation. Mitchell was a crew member aboard the USNS Charlton while the vessel was at anchor in Diego Garcia on the night of March 30, 2002. He was on a launch returning to the ship when a stop was made to discharge two passengers to the Gus Darnell at anchorage. Gusting winds and rough waters hampered the operation, and the two individuals fell overboard as they tried to reach their vessel's accommodation ladder. According to a letter of com- mendation to Mitchell from Maersk Line, Ltd. (which operates the Charlton), the launch operator moved away from the ship because he feared that the people in the water might be caught in the propellers or crushed between the hulls of the two vessels. At the same time, his deckhand tossed two life rings. "The wind and current quickly swept both rings out of the struggling victims' reach," notes the letter. "You quickly realized that rescue efforts had stalled and the tiring swimmers were in danger of drowning before the ship or launch could rescue them. You dove into the water, retrieved one of the drifting life rings and swam to the aid of the victims. Your actions gained precious minutes, which allowed the ship time to lower its gangway into the water and retrieve the crew members. Your lifesaving aid to fellow seafarers upheld the oldest tradition of the sea and gained the respect of all those who know and serve with you.': Robert "Bob" McMillen, a widely appreciated maritime company official and philanthropist, passed away Oct. 12 after battling both kidney and heart disease. McMillen, 67, died at his home in Bellevue, Wash. "He was an exceptional guy and a genuine man of his word," said SIU President Michael Sacco. "Bob was honest and kind-a real partner and friend. He was very charitable in the community and a very valuable ally in the effort to strengthen the U.S. fleet." McMillen served as co-chairman and chief executive officer of Saltchuk Resources, Inc. (the parent company of TOTE). In June 2001, the new simulator building at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. was named in his honor. ''He was extremely proud of having that annex named after him," noted Michael Garvey, cochairman/CEO of Saltchuk. "What made him particularly proud is, he's only the second businessman that the school has Brown, Crowley Tapped for AOTOS Awards GUDE Barrett Mitchell is scheduled to receive an award this month for his heroic actions earlier this year when he helped save two mariners from another ship who had fallen into the water in Diego Garcia. Mitchell will receive a "Mariner's Rosette Award" during the 33rd annual Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) ceremony, hosted by the United Seamen's Service. This year 's event is slated for Nov. 8 in New York. The primary AOTOS awards will be presented to Thomas Crowley Jr., president of Crowley Maritime Corp.; and Capt. Tim Brown, president of the Masters, Mates & Pilots. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta will present Crowley's award, while International Longshoremen 's Association President John Bowers will present Brown's 'Something Drastic Was About lo Happen' GUDE Barrett Mitchell award. Additionally, a special AOTOS award will be given to Tal Simpkins, president of the United Seamen's Service, for two decades of service to the organi- Discussing Maritime in Seattle SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell (left) recently participated in a breakfast reception for U.S. Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash.) (second from left) in Seattle. Approximately 70 people attended, many from the maritime industry. Among the topics discussed by Rep. Baird and the attendees were U.S. Maritime Security Program reauthorization and expansion; port security and homeland security; and pro-maritime legislation cosponsored by U.S. Reps. James Oberstar (D-Minn.) and Don Young (R-Alaska). Pictured with Powell and Baird are (from left) MEBA Representative John Mccurdy, MEBA Patrolman Mike Jewell, SUP Branch Agent Mike O'Halloran and Puget Sound Pilots President Capt. Bill Bock. 6 Seafarers LOG Bob McMillan addresses the crowd at the simulator building dedication in June 2001. As Barrett Mitchell watched the pair of mariners struggUng in the water, he quickly realized two things. One, "something drastic was about to happen." Two, "I never would have forgiven myself if I hadn't tried to hetp. I knew I at least was capable of retrieving the fife ring and bringing It to them." With those thoughts. Mitchell dove into the water, retrieved a drifting life ring and gave it to the other mariners (a man and a woman). "They took it and that kept them afloat until the gangway was lowered to -them," Mitchell noted. The Seafarer said he was confident throughout the ordeat "I'm a pretty strong swimmer, and the only time I thought about the sharks was when I was swimming back to the launch,• he added with ~ chuckle. MitcheU, one of about 10 people aboard the launch, said he didn't g~t the names of the people he assisted. Their vessel departed early the fotlowing morning. "The current was rough, and you could tell they were getting exhausted;' he said. "The situatiof) was becoming dire." Evidence Suggests Terrorists Attacked French Oil Tanker, Killing One Mariner Investigators recently uncovered compelling evidence that the Oct. 6 explosion which heavily damaged a French oil tanker off the coast ofYemen and killed one mariner was the result of terrorists using a small boat. The Limburg, chartered by Malaysia International Shipping Corp., a subsidiary of Malaysia's state-owned oil company Petronas, was loaded with 400,000 barrels of crude oil from Saudi Arabia. A newly built double-hulled super tanker, the French-flagged ship was on its way to Yemen's Ash-Shihr oil terminal to load another 1.5 million barrels of crude when the attack occurred. An explosion left a gaping hole in the vessel's hold near the waterline, causing the discharge of more than 50,000 barrels of heavy crude into the ecologically sensitive Gulf of Aden. One crew member, a Bulgarian mariner, lost his life during the incident. As many as 17 others from the 25-man crew were injured. Despite early claims by Yemeni officials that the explosion was an accident, French investigatorsworking with U.S. and Yemeni counterparts aboard the Limburg-have found pieces of wood, metal and other materials believed to be debris from another boat. Officials close to the investigation say this physical evidence reinforces the account of a mariner aboard the Limburg that he saw a small vessel about to ram the tanker just prior to the explosion that caused a massive fire. "The preliminary results of the inquiry conducted by French, Yemeni and American investigators lead us to believe that the explosion suffered by the French oil tanker Limburg was due to an attack," the French Foreign Minister said in an Oct. 10 statement. "The course of the inquiry will enable the verification of these first results and determine the exact causes of this explosion." The former evidence was discovered as investigators scoured the tanker's hold in the vicinity of a huge hole near the waterline. Authorities said that experts from France's premier anti-terrorism agency, the DST, determined that the materials were consistent with a small boat and suggested a seagoing attack with explosives. Published reports quote a French law enforcement official as saying, "They found pieces of wood and other materials that apparently come from a small boat. This looks more an more like a terrorist attack." Investigators also found metallic debris at the blast site that they suspect came from such a craft, another French official said. Yemeni officials are investigating the possibility that the explosion may have been set off by remote control. November 2002 �Lakes Cargoes Increase in September A much-welcomed increase in the U.S.-flag carriage of dry-bulk cargos in September was realized on the Great Lakes. According to a Lakes Carriers' Association (LCA) release, cargos totaled 11.5 million net tons during the month-a nine percent hike over the mark registered during the same period a year ago. Officials said that with the foregoing increase to its credit, the Great Lakes fleet now has narrowed the margin with last season to 4.3 percent. And while they say that the remaining fall-off still is significant, they remain optimistic because the gap was 19 percent at the end of April of this year. In the iron ore cargo sector, carriage totaled 5.2 million net tons in September-an increase of 13.6 percent compared to a year ago. For the season, the U.S.-flag ore float is still 6 percent behind last year's total. In other developments, stronger demand for western coal pushed the fleet's September coal total to 2,546,951 net tons. This mark represented a 14 percent increase compared to a year ago. For the season, the coal total through September remains virtually unchanged compared to last year. OS Jeff Hester, left, poses with SIU Patrolman Joe Basilice and Engineer John Macari in Chicago during a servicing of the tug Hannah D. Hannah. early 1,000 people are dead in Senegal, the result of one of the deadliest ferry accidents ever in Africa. The MS Joo/a, a Senegalese state-owned ferry, operated by the army, on Sept. 26 capsized off the West Coast of Africa in high winds. At least 1,034 people were on board at the time of the catastrophe. Not included in the figure were a number of children, who were allowed to board the vessel as unticketed passengers. The Latest reports say there are only 64 known survivors, but no official count has been released. The boat quickly overturned in stormy seas, and those who escaped did so by hanging onto the doomed vessel's exposed hull for hours. Many victims were trapped beneath the overturned platform, according to accounts from rescue divers. About 150 military personnel, fishermen and rescue divers from Senegal, neighboring Gambia and France initially were deployed to participate in the recovery. Gambian and Senegalese authorities retrieved more than 360 bodies from inside the ferry before decomposition made recovery of intact victims impossible. Refrigerated ship containers holding bodies now are lined up at Dakar's port. Five crisis centers were set up in Dakar to display photos of those retrieved, for identification purposes. Approximately 1,000 military, rescue, medical and security personnel have been deployed to assist family members. Bad weather initially was November 2002 Elsewhere, a slight increase in stone cargo in September helped narrow the gap in that commodity. For the season, however, lethargic demand from the construction industry has produced a 2.1 percent decrease in limestone moved in U.S. bottoms. Also during September, the SIU-crewed Kinsman Independent ended its summer-long Layup and resumed moving grain between Duluth/Superior and Buffalo. The vessel is the only U.S.-flag "straight-decker" to see service in recent years. The LCA is the trade association representing U.S.-flag vessel operators on the Great Lakes, many with SIU contracts. The association is made up of 12 American companies that operate 57 U.S.-flag self-propelled vessels and integrated tug/barge units ranging in length from 383 to 1,013.5 feet. In recent years, cargo movement by LCA fleets has soared to more than 125 million tons during the 10-month Great Lakes shipping season. Iron ore, coal and limestone are the primary commodities carried by LCA members. Other cargoes include cement, salt, sand, grain and liquid-bulk products. SIU Patrolman Basilice looks over the engine of the Great Lakes Towing tug Colorado in Chicago. blamed for the disaster, but that assessment soon changed. According to published reports, a German shipyard built the Joo/a some 12 years ago specifically for voyages on the placid Rhine River-between the southern Senegalese province of Casamance and the capital, Dakar. The vessel was designed to accommodate no more than 536 passengers and 64 crewmembers -nearly half the number Senegal says was aboard at the time of the disaster. Senegalese television footage showed a video of the ferry tilting heavily to one side as it left southern Senegal, bound for Dakar. Passengers were massed at the ship's rails as it moved out, the skies darkening under heavy clouds. Then the film showed the ship disappearing into a driving rainstorm. Some hours later, around 11 p.m., the large redhulled vessel capsized. Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade, in the days that followed, acknowledged the ferry was overcrowded when it capsized and tumbled under the waves during a heavy gale. He blamed "an accumulation of errors" for the tragedy and promised criminal prosecution for those responsible. Ferries are the main mode of transportation between north and south Senegal, in part because travel by road is slowed by border checks passing through Gambia. Merchants carrying dried fish, mangos and other goods from Casamance make up many of the usual travelers. AB Grant Hult conducts a tour for SIU officials aboard the tug Colorado in Chicago. OS Jeff Hester, left, and Engineer John Macari, aboard the Hannah Marine tug Hannah D. Hannah in Chicago, display a bumper knot that Macari made by hand. Union, MSC Continue CMPI Negotiations The union and the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) have been negotiating changes to the Civilian Marine Personnel Instruction provisions (CMPI) over the past several months, as reported in previous issues of the Seafarers LOG. Most recently the union and MSC have been working on Instruction 553, Allotments of Pay and Instruction 750, Discipline. Instruction 750 is one of the largest and most significant sections of the CMPI and includes processes and procedures for employees who may face minimum disciplinary action such as a logging, up through discharge proceedings. This section involves such topics as oral reply rights, employee representation during disciplinary matters and who will have the authority to determine a penalty to address misconduct. The Command has proposed many changes to the CMPI involving disciplinary matters. The union believes that many of these changes will have a detrimental impact on CIVMARS who may face disciplinary action during the course of their careers. The SIU expects that these negotiations will be prolonged. To continue with negotiations, union representatives will submit a complete set of counter proposals to the agency. These counter proposals will include more comprehensive language that protects the rights of mariners who may face disciplinary measures. Once proposals have been exchanged, the parties will meet in Virginia Beach, Va. to complete negotiations on this subject. 'Open Seasan 1 far Federal Warkers 1 Health Benefits Plan Starts Nov. 11 Beginning Nov. 11, mariners working for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Army Corp of Engineers and the Military Sealift Command (MSC) will have a chance to review their health benefit coverage and change to a new provider. The "open season" runs through Dec. 9, 2002. Choosing a health plan to meet your needs and the needs of your family is one of the most important decisions you can make. Premiums for HMO's and Fee for Service Plans offered through the program are expected to increase an average of 11 percent in 2003. Mariners who only have coverage for themselves will pay approximately $4.45 additional per pay period. Mariners who select family coverage will pay approximately $10.21 more per pay period. In 2003, employees will have 188 plan choices so it is important to get as much information as you can about your current plan coverage and how it compares to other plans in the program. The Office of Personnel Management web site contains a great deal of information to help make this very important decision. It includes a complete description of plan offerings, the 2003 premiums, plan changes for 2003, a guide to choosing quality health care, health plan report cards and satisfaction surveys. The site can be found at www.opm.gov/insure/health. You can also receive health plan comparison information and prices in book form by contacting Washington Consumer Checkbook, 733 15th Street NW, Suite 820, Washington, DC or at 800-213-7283, or at http://www.checkbook.org/. Seafarers LOG 7 �Apprentice Program: Springboard for Maritime Careers The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is committed to providing the U.S. maritime industry with skilled, physically fit and responsible deep sea and Great Lakes mariners and inland waterways boatmen. The school, based in Piney Point, Md., believes that the men and women who choose careers as professional seafarers or boatmen must be provided with the know ledge and skills to keep pace with technological advances within their industries. A key component of that commitment is the highly regarded unlicensed apprentice program, a staple of the school since its founding in 1967. The apprentice program begins with 12 weeks of introductory train- their careers at the school, those ing at the Piney Point campus, latter curriculums- included in then shifts to the invaluable Phase III--<lon't mark the cul"Phase II," during which the stu- mination of their training. The dents spend at least 90 days. Paul Hall Center facilitates proaboard Seafarers-contracted fessional advancement through ships. Phase II includes assign- career upgrading programs that ments in all three shipboard students may utilize over the departments. Finally, appren- course of many years. Additionally, the school oftices return to Piney Point for more advanced and department- fers the academic education which is an essential complespecific training. For most mariners who start ment to the modem technical Jimmy Orr (above left) and Brian Goeson (below left) keep close eyes on their paint jobs. Left: Students in the unlicensed apprentice program practice routine maintenance aboard the training vessel Osprey. skills needed in today's maritime industry. This includes everything from a GED program to Adult Basic Education to a college degree program and more. Still, the unlicensed apprentice program probably is the school's hallmark. More than 21,000 individuals have completed the entry-level curriculum. The Paul Hall Center also offers a program for veterans who have qualifying sea time in a deck or engine rating. Separated and retired personnel who Adam Revels does his part to have the neces- spruce up the vessel. sary deck or engine ratings required by the U.S. Coast Guard to sit for the Naval/Coast Guard rating. For more information about able bodied seaman's endorsement or the fireman/oiler en- the apprentice or veterans' prodorsement may take advantage grams or the school in general, of this program. Those individu- call the admissions office at als must have at least two years · (3 01) 994-0010 or visit of sea service in an accepted www.seafarers.org. Edward Willis prepares to close a hatch. Notice Unlicensed Apprentice Program For individuals interested in attending the unlicensed apprentice program at the Pauf Halt Center for Maritime Training and Education, please note that there has been some misinformation. particularly via messages on the world wide web about the school's apprentice program. To qualify for the program, applicants must be at least 18 years of age (or 17 years of age with parental consent). This requirement is necessary to comply with Coast Guard regulations. There is no upper age limit for individuals wishing to participate in the program. The program provides training for entry-level positions and inctudes practical work on a vessel. The program is physically rigorous. Teamwork is stressed and apprentices live in open-berthing dormitories and take meals together. Applicants must be able to meet certain physical requirements specified by United States Coast Guard regulations and maritime industry standards. If you are interested in attending the school, please call (301) 994-0010, ext. 5342, or visit www. seafarers.org. B Seafarers LOG November 2002 �QMED Douglas Speer gets a chance to check his e-mail on the PFC Dwayne T. Williams. The Petersburg's cargo line gets a coat of paint from AB Alexander Burmudez. Leopoldo Viernes, an AB aboard the Petersburg, wears the proper safety glasses and ear protection while performing his job. Bosun Christopher informs AB Jimmie Casey about safety issues aboard the PFC Dewayne T. Williams. AB Armondo Alvarez tightens lashing gear aboard the PFC Dwayne T Williams. SIU Guam Port Agent Matthew Holley (standing, center) serves as treasurer for the Labor Council of the Western Pacific, seen here following one of their meetings. Bosun Terry Armas shows the essential guide needed for conducting a shipboard union meeting. Armas is the bosun on the USNS Dahl. The Matson ship Mahimahi brings everything to the island of Guam-from paper towels tot-bone steaks. Protecting the Environment Swift and immediate response to an oil spill can make all the difference when it comes to both personal safety and environme!}tal protection. To this en4 the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point. Md. offers a number of safety and environmentaJ classes. One example is the one-week oil spill prevention and containment course, which consists oflaboratory and on-the-job training. Students learn about different types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill prevention and small boat operations. As seen in these photos> students also receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Additionally covered in the course are the selection of adsorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. November 2002 Sealamrs LOG 9 �about sailing is, you can always go to another ship. "I've met a lot of good people and I wouldn't trade it for anything," he c'ontinu~s. "Plus, the travel is great. The thought of being a professional 'tourist' is appealing." Before joining the SIU, James was a bartender and unemployed Seafarer, who first sailed during ironworker. In the late 1990s, he the Persian Gulf War following wound up working part-time at a his graduation from the old restaurant whose manager largetrainee program at the Paul Hall 1y was unfamiliar with wines . Center in Piney Point, Md. "They gave me the green light to "Writing the column has been a redo the wine list, and it was a lot of fun since I started last trial by fire," James recalls. "I May, and the restaurant is enjoy. had worked at other restaurants able, too. We have wine-tasting and already was good, not great, events, and I also consult for in terms of knowing my way other restaurants in the area." around.wines. Each place you He is equally enthusiastic · worked at, you had to know about shipboard life--so much what was selling." so that he encouraged his brothJames made the most of the er, David, to join the union four chance, completing numerous years ago. David currently sails classes and seminars along the as ail AB. way, and now enjoys balancing "It's a good life," states Rick his time at sea and ashore. James. "I've been sailing for 11 Similarly, he and the weekly years and I'll say one thing: It's paper have proven a good fit. "I never boring. You hear comwas reading a wine column in plaints that people have about another newspaper and thought I their jobs, but the great thing could do better, so I found [a publication] that didn't have a wine column," he notes. "I went to them with two columns and they said, 'Sure, we'll run your articles.' I set up an email account, and all of a sudden 45 people sent questions." (A common one: What wine goes good with crabs?) The Seafarer adds that people read his column "because they're trying to find a (suggestion for) . good bottle of wine and keep it under $20 per bottle. You can go Bosun Rick James enjoys his anywhere and find a $65 bottle work as an SIU member (left) and know it's going to be good.'.' and, when on the beach, as a James' email address is beverage manager in Baltimore. info ine@yahoo.com. BosunJames Blends Shipboard Life With Shore-Side Avocation Equipped with a keyboard · and wine list, Bosun Rick James is taking the cliched image of the drunken sailor and .turning it on its ear. James, a member of the SIU since 1991, is a state-certified wine specialist and a wine consultant. He writes a column for the popular weekly newspaper The Baltimore Guide, which began publishing 76 years ago and currently enjoys an estimated circulation of 45,000. When he's not sailing, James works as the beverage manager at a pair of restaurants in Baltimore's Little Italy (Luigi Petti Italian Restaurant, and Soprano's Italian Ristorante). "You try to separate the two lives," notes the 36-year-old Gen. Handy Backs MSP Continued from page 3 ships sail under the U.S. flag, are crewed by U.S. mariners, are offers great return on investment, operated by U.S. companies, and are subject to U.S. laws. As a supporting a sizeable and capable warfighter and as a concerned fleet of 47 U.S.-flagged vessels American this is what I must for relatively little annual cost. If have, and I have it in MSP. we fail to reauthorize or make Currently, MSP comprises both program participation unattrac- · Section 2 and Documentation tive, the potential erosion and Citizens. Both Section 2 and eventual disappearance of a Documentation Citizens must viable U.S.-flagged fleet and, execute the same contingency ultimately, the U.S. Mercliant contracts with DOD committing Mariner pool, would force vessels to VISA Stage III and increased and potentially total thereby assuring us we will have reliance on ships of foreign reg- access to their 'vessels. This is istry, entrusting precious military important because VISA Stage III cargo to non-U.S. crews in times is our highest sealift mobilization level and provides government of great crisis .... "While MSP offers guaranteed access to all 47 ships enrolled in capability, it also provides the MSP. As a warfighter, my resecurity we, as a nation, must quirements are met by both have to 'go it alone.' While for- Section 2 and Documentation eign companies dominate the Citizens. "We simply cannot, as a world maritime market, MSP Hard Work Pays Off During the October membership meeting at Piney Point, Vernon S. Thibodeaux (right) is presented the high school diploma she earned through the academic program at the Paul Hall Center by SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez. Thibodeaux sails in the steward department. 10 Seafarers LOG nation, fight the fight without the partnership of the commercial maritime industry. We rely on the commercial maritime industry to provide the primary source of manpower to crew our organic vessels. Our nation's organic sealift capability, in the form of highly capable prepositioned, fast sealift ships , large medium speed roll on and roll off ships (LMSR), and Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships which provide emergency and surge response capabilities to globally deploy our combat and support forces, would literally be useless without the support of the commercial maritime industry. As such, MSP supports not only our commercial wartime sealift, but is absolutely essential to providing the labor pool of U.S. Merchant Mariners for our organic fleet. This is a huge aspect of MSP. Given that the events of 9/11 have forever changed how we view the world, the absolute, unequivocal necessity for U.S. mariners, ready and able to .crew a guaranteed fleet ofU.S.-flagged vessels in times of crisis, mandates MSP reauthorization .... "We need MSP reauthorization soonest. Guaranteed access to U.S.-flag shipping, the viability of the U.S. Merchant Marinet pool, and the associated security requirements mandate MSP reauthorization. An improved, longterm program, adequately funded, which provides stability for the government and industry is the right approach from the warfighting perspective. MSP reauthorization now is a national security imperative of the highest magnitude." Capt. Rice Retires After a 36-year career in the inland division of the SIU, Henry Rice Jr. (center) is given a retirement party at Express Marine, Inc. in Camden, N.J. Rice most recently sailed as a captain aboard the EMI tug Russel B. Murray. Helping him celebrate are (from left) Chief Engineer Roy Gritz, Mate Dennis Gaskill, Rice, AB/Cook Steve Jones and Second Engineer Roland Mason. John Zalusky (left} and Paul Hall Center VP Don Nolan agree that the ship model Young America has found an appropriate home at the Paul Hall Library in Piney Point. Sbip Model a Good Fit At Paul HaD Library When John Zalusky began considering a new home for the valuable ship model he'd safeguarded for the AFL-CIO, he quickly realized the answer. "I really wanted the Seafarers' school to have it, to show others. It is a marvelous model, and it will be best appreciated at the Seafarers," stated Zalusky, a retired senior economist for the AFL-CIO who also headed the federation's office of wages and labor standards for more than 20 years. The la,test addition to the Paul Hall Library and M~ritime Museum's collection .o f approximately 40 ship models has a history longer than that of its new home in Piney Point, Md. It has indirect SIU connections, too-Zalusky's sons Timothy and John sailed with the union years ago, while the elder John has worked with several SIU officials on various labor campaigns and events. Built during the mid-1950s, the model is a three-foot wooden replica of the clipper ship Young America, a vessel that Zalusky said is fairly well known in sailing circles. It was built by trade unionist Hank MacKennel and given to George Meany, the first president of the AFL-CIO. MacKennel "said it was a gift for all the good things the AFLCIO had done for him and other working people," Zalusky recalled. "For a time it was displayed in the lobby of the AFL-CIO (based in Washington, D.C.). ·It was then moved to the (AFL-CIO) library." Zalusky was asked to take possession of the model when the library was moved from Washington to the George Meany Center for Labor Studies, located in Silver Spring, Md. "When the library moved, the librarian did not want to take it to the new location," he noted. "Because the model had no cover, it collected dust and resulted in breakage. I repaired it a number of times and built a plastic cover for it." "We're grateful that John wanted the model displayed at the Paul Hall Library," stated Don Nolan, vice president of the school. "It's a fitting adqition, and it will be seen by many people." November 2002 �Birth announcements, anniversaries, retirement . . . These are some of the events we all look forward to and like to share with our fellow Seafarers. If you have a family-related photo you would like to be included in the next family photo page, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photos will be returned, if so requested. If e-mailing digital images, please send them to dhirtes@seafarers.org. The higher the resolution, the better. November 2002 Seafarers LOS 11 �Whether sailing aboard U.S.-flag ships. upgrading at t for Maritime Training and Education, participating in activities or supporting brothers and sisters from othe remain extremely active across the United States. SIU members work aboard a wide variety of vessels, in containerships and tankers, military support ships, tugbm senger vessels and others. Seafarers have been part of the I· of defense" since the union's founding in 1938. The SIU prides itself on providing the best-trained, mo At the union hall in Norfolk, Va. , SIU VP Government Services Kermett Mangram (left) congratulates Recertified Bosun Bobby Riddick on his retirement. At the hall in San Francisco, Port Agent Vince Coss displays an oil painting on canvas that was done by retired Recertified Steward Joe Williams. The painting depicts the late SIU Patrolman Kwong Jin Hom-much better ~~~~~~~ known as "Tom Tom." Brother Williams' painting is on display at the hall. 12 Seafarers LOB •om·'···~<··'·e ..··J.·"..,,........ QM ED/Electrician Gibbons (left) demonstrates with striking IBEW Local 50 members in Norfolk, Va. The workers in early September approved a five-year contract with Dominion Virginia Power, ending their first strike in 38 years. Roughly 3,700 IBEW members are covered by the agreement. P141iCC;.;~ November 2002 �1e Paul Hall Center grassroots political unions, Seafarers luding commercial ts and barges, pasation 's "fourth arm t efficient crews in the world. The key to sustaining that mission.is the Paul Hall Center, a worldclass vocational training facility based in Piney Point, Md. (The school also offers academic support, including programs for GEDs and college degrees.) Additionally, Seafarers recognize that the maritime industry is heavily regulated-a fact that makes political action a matter of survival. With that in mind, the union's officials and rank-and-file members actively support candidates who back the U.S. Merchant Marine. Their activities on this front include participating in maritime port councils, volunteering for campaign work, and donating to the union's voluntary political action fund. Similarly, Seafarers are active in AFL-CIO central labor councils and state labor federations throughout the nation. Those organizations help union members advance the working families' agenda at every level of government. They also facilitate solidarity among unions-a principle the SIU has promoted since its earliest days. The union's activities don't stop at America's coastlines. The SIU is active in the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO). For more information about the SIU, visit www.seafarers.org. Crew members on the former NMU ship Cape Alexander, docked in Baltimore when these recent photos were taken, include (left) Chief Steward Romeo Arquines and {above, from left) Electrician Mohamed Hafid and Bosun Peter Frigolett. �... • Above: It's the last trip to the Overseas Juneau mess hall for these crew members. Enjoying their meal aboard the vessel before it arrived in Alang, India for scrapping are, from left, Bosun Kissinfor Taylor, DEU Earl Shakes and Chief Pumpman Christopher Kirchhoffer. Bosun Kissinfor Taylor Overseas Juneau .-------------------~~­ Lee, OveneasJ11neau Finish Final Voyages The Overseas Juneau is pictured in Alang, India. Recertified Bosun Eugene Grantham, left, and AB Tom Stephens on the Robert E. Lee A pair of SIU-crewed vessels recently made their final voyages when they charted course for a ship graveyard in Alang, India. The vessels-the Robert E. Lee and the Overseas Juneau- were scrapped June 11 and June 12, respectively, at the direction of ownership. Both had been operating on the high seas for nearly 30 years. A LASH ship, the Robert E. Lee was built in 1974 and was operated by Waterman Steamship Corp. OSG Ship Management owned the Overseas Juneau. A crude oil tanker, it came off the assembly line in 1973. Both vessels were built by the Bethlehem Steel Company in Sparrow's Point, Md. Seafarers aboard the Robert E. Lee during its final voyage were: Bosun Eugene Grantham, AB Bernard Blunt, AB Gregory Hickman, AB John Holmes, AB Burlin Left: Chief Cook Anthony Bach, Recertified Steward Miguel Pabon and Steward Utility Janet De La Oliva on the Robert E. Lee Pinion, GUDE Justice Agha-Kuofie, GUDE Romel Holland, QMED Alton Hickman, Chief Electrician David King, Chief Cook Anthony Bach, Steward Baker Miguel Pabon, Steward Utility Janet De La Oliva and Steward Utility Christopher Love. Donning the SIU colors aboard the Overseas Juneau during its last run were: Bosun Kissinfor Taylor, AB Joseph Archer, AB Nathaniel Rivera, AB Michael Earhart, AB Adel Shaibi, AB Ray Hebert, Oiler Michael Drost, Oiler Lionel Taylor, Oiler Joseph Egan, DEU Earl Shakes, Chief Pumpman Christopher Kirchhoffer, Recertified Steward Brenda Kamiya, Chief Cook Mohamad Shibly and SA Ronald Dewitt. Right: AB Burlin Pinion Robert E. Lee Recertified Steward Miguel Pabon (left) and Steward Utility Janet De La Oliva on the Robert E. Lee Members of the Overseas Juneau crew gather after bidding farewell to their vessel. Pictured in photo above are, from left, OL Joseph Egan, DEU Earl Shakes, SA Ronald Dewitt (bending), Chief Cook Mohamad Shibly, AB Adel Shaibi, Chief Pumpman Christopher Kirchhoffer, and OL Michael Drost. In photo below are, (kneeling, from left) AB Nathaniel Rivera, AB Adel Shaibi, and GUDE Earl Shakes. Standing are AB Michael Earhart, OL Michael Drost, DEU Earl Shakes, OL Lionel Taylor, SA Ronald Dewitt, and Recertified Steward Brenda Kamiya. Recertified Bosun Eugene Grantham Robert E. Lee The crew of the Robert E. Lee gathers one last time for a photo before their vessel is beached in India. 14 Seafarers LOS Going about their duties aboard the Overseas Juneau as the vessel makes its way to India are AB Nathaniel Rivera, left, and AB Joseph Archer. Novem,_. 2002 �I Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16 - I I· *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York ·Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis · Tacoma Wilmington Totals Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma ·Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville .Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 4 8 0 9 27 30 16 17. 28 10 7 7 8 17 1 22 18 229 0 4 DECK DEPARTMENT l l 2 3 4 4 2 2 3 3 0 9 10 2 7 2 8 24 4 21 2 11 2 2 16 1 6 3 0 1 0 2 4 0 9 24 8 20 13 10 59 3 42 27 36 2 17 7 0 11 15 111 1 6 4 24 5 6 18 4 3 7 8 4 5 4 10 -6 2 1 2 0 7 3 11 7 _J 25 18 160 0 0 2 3 0 4 15 11 6 15 IO 7 2 1 11 3 l 10 15 10 2 12 5 8 6 146 123 60 91 11 23 2 8 13 10 4 5 1 18 0 0 2 5 4 11 5 1 0 3 4 4 4 0 4 10 1 6 } 0 4 0 21 21 14 151 67 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francis·co St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 0 4 I 4 1 3 9 0 0 0 3 2 0 7 5 39 Totals All Departments 565 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 2 2 18 22 15 5 1 42 4 3 6 .31 23 4 3 7 7 2 2 2 10 5 81 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 20 l Q 7 8 13 4 6 0 2 2 2 5 0 0 1 8 30 11 0 6 15 .1 6 6 14 0 7 3 28 14 12 11 205 193 105 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 2 0 0 5 46 0 1 11 6 46 31 12 2 3 8 0 1 3 1 4 178 180 23 108 63 0 0 538 380 393 337 158 135 0 0 0 2 2 8 5 0 7 1 1· 7 0 1 1 0 2 39 0 0 2 4 3 36 36 22 3 6 6 0 1 3 2 3 0 5 17 6 . 11 8 11 57 Norfolk: ...................Thursday: December 5, January 9 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: December 4, January 8 Port Everglades .......Thursday: December 12, January 16 San Francisco .........Thursday: December 12, January 16 San Juan..................Thursday: December 5, January 9 St. Louis .................Friday: December 13, January 17 Tacoma ................... Friday: December 1.0, January 24 Wilmington ............... Monday; December-16 Tuesday: January 21 * ~-""' *(change created by Marlin Luther King's birthday) Eat:h ptid's meeting starls at 10:30 a.m. Aboard MSC Ships in Norfolk, Va. ~~~~5::;::~~~-i Crew members aboard the USNS Arctic take a look at the latest LOG. From the left are OS Gary Turner, OS Benjamin Wilson and AB Dwane Bazemore. 38 38 10 19 58 16 0 5 4 0 7 7 JO 26 2 46 12 62 313 24 352 952 883 702 l New Orleans ............Tuesday: December 10. January 14 53 11 0 27 0 January 21 11 109 6 5 1 14 6 17 5 10 2 258 0 4 7 9 9 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 4 6 15 4 2 2 0 32 0 4 7 5 13 11 3 0 14 5 14 22 35 0 5 0 3 9 23 13 17~ 11 6 9 16 New Bedford ... :......Tuesday: December New York. ...............Tuesday: December 3. January 7 3 17 8 4 0 3 17 ] 24 18 0 0 3 4 l 9 10 36 13 0 2 23 2 20 12 22 0 13 0 6 0 8 5 8 21 8 0 13 1 12 0 10 206 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 I 6 0 0 1 3 0 .1 3 1 1 2 268 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 427 0 30 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: December 5, January 9 Mobile ....................Wednesday: December 11, January 15 6 38 1 0 2 6 0 6 3 Houston ..................Monday: December 9, January' 13 17 23 8 7 10 4 0 0 2 Honolulu .................Friday: December 13, January 17 26 25 2 . l 3 Duluth ........................Wednesday: December 11, January 15 Jersey City ............... Wednesday: December 18, January 22 5 2 0 5 10 20 21 6 26 37 12 Boston .....................Friday: December 6, January 10 9 4 4 3 1 119 33 4 6 0 2 8 2 2 2 6 37 6 2 1 1 2 ..J? 2 21 62 32 4 0 2 5 13 54 28 1 5 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 16 24 0 0 1 2 9 8 63 ENGINE DEPARTMENT I 0 0 2 l 0 0 10 2 12 4 0 S 0 9 4 40 8 5 3 6 10 3 1 . 1 2 10 6 11 5 3 4 9 0 4 Baltimore ................Thursday: December 5, January 9 24 lO 16 18 170 0 56 9 22 15 Algop.ac ..................Friday: December 6, January IO 27 14 19 19 7 9 Piney Point .............Monday: December 2, January 6 2 0 6 4 . 3_ 13 10 116 0 • December 2002 & Janua,, 2003 Me~bership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 4 4 3 6 2 -~~ 0 3 13 2 13 0 5 11 11 0 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 3 4 10 22 5 0 2 6 0 0 13 -Trip Reliefs 19 35 10 32 16 21 7 12 10 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C '1 0 18 26 6 11 OCTOBER 15, 2002 ,,,,, 2 18 Meeting with the crew of the Mt. Baker, when it arrived in Norfolk, is SIU Rep Maurice Cokes (directly behind seated member in front). 8 18 . 0 35 *"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 th~ port. November 2002 Seafarers LOS 15 �I"!!"""----------------------------- ----- - --- -.. Seafarers lntemalional Union Ditectory :Nm11 monthly Shipping A Registration Report OCTOBER 2002 Michael Sacco, President John Fay, Executive Vi~ TOTAL REGISTERED President All Groups Group I Group II David Heindel, Secretary-Treas.urer TOTAL SIDPPED Group ID Group I All Groups Group II REGISTERED ON BEACH Group m Trip Reliefs All Groups Group I Group Il Group III Augustin Tellez, Jlice President Contract$ Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and lniancl Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President GulfCoast Nicholas J. Marrone, Jl'ice President West Coast Joseph T. Sorest, Pice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Jlu:e !'resident Government Services Ren~ Lioeanjle, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice l'residenl at Large II( • HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk DECK DEPARTMENT 1 12 1 0 0 4 4 6 5 1 2 2 0 0 5 5 l 0 0 1 Tacoma 13 6 7 8 Totals 52 3 San Pedro 0 9 Port 325 Market St.. Suite B, Alton. IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #tC, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 5614988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269- 7877 DULUFJl 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705. Duluth. MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. 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Division: (718) 832-8767 . 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 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 510N. BroadAve., Wilmingto°' CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 t6 Seafarers LOS PI CS-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the LOG by Charles A. Bortz of Hellertown, Pa. They were taken during a voyage aboard the SS Steel Recorder on an around-the-world trip from May through August 1963. Bortz notes that "it was a great trip and a great ship, and that when the vessel landed in New York, nobody wanted to get off!" The bosun , who is running the chipping gun (seated), was on the Steel Recorder for five years. Harry, the day man (standing at left), sailed about three years. And Bortz, himself (coiling line, inset), stayed on for 18 months. Bortz has been retired 11 years now and says he enjoys every minute of it, thanks to the union's generous pension and health plans. "Never thought I would have it so good," he noted in a letter accompanying these photos. Some of the oldtimers may remember Bortz's story, "The Ship's Cat," which appeared in the July 1984 LOG. He also wrote a followup story in September 1995 as well as an article about Kenya in May 1986. November 2002 �e come As ore ; 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 wo inland captains and a recertified bosun are among the 20 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Captains Henry R. Rice Jr., and John Toups navigated the inland waterways at the helms of ves els for a combined time of nearly 81 years. Bosun Gerald Westphal completed the highest level of training to members who sail in the deck department when, in 1989, he graduated from the bosun recertification course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Including Westphal, 12 of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. Three plied the Great Lakes and five navigated the inland waterways. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. Brother Edwards is a resident of Neptune Beach, Fla. DEEP SEA JAMES BOVAY, 62, started his SIU career in 1963 in Houston. Brother Bovay, who ~ served in the , U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1959, sailed in the deck department. He last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Challenger. Brother Bovay make hi horn in ~ m_ t n, ALFRED LANG, 55, hails from Mobile, Ala. Brother Lang began his SIU career in 1965 in the port of New York. His initial SIU voyage was aboard the R. Semmes, a CSX Lines vessel. The engine department member upgraded hi kills frequently at the Paul Ia enter in Pin ' P · t. 1 H a t nt t • n the Overseas Boston. Brother JOHNA. Ala. T ALBERTO GARCIA, 66, is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He started his career with the Seafarers in 197 6 in Puerto Rico. A member of the engine department, Brother Garcia worked in the inland as well as deep sea divisions. Brother Garcia enhanced his skills on seven occasions at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. He last sailed aboard the San Juan, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. Brother Garcia lives in his native commonwealth in the city of Carolina. Lang makes his home in BROWN, 70, wa born in Alpine, Texas. He joined the Seafarers in 1988 in Honolulu. Brother Brown is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1951 to 1955 and again from 1962 to 1966. His initial SIU voyage was aboard the Seabulk Trader. The deck department member last shipped on Maersk Line's USNS Victorious. Brother Brown resides in his native city. ROBERT CROOKS, 71, joined the SIU in 1966 in San Francisco. The Illinoisborn mariner is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving honorably from 1947 to 1961. Brother Crooks sailed in the Great Lakes as well as deep sea divisions. The deck department member upgraded his skills in 1978 at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. He last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Enterprise. Brother Crooks lives in San Francisco. BOBBY EDWARDS, 64, hails from North Carolina. The U.S. Navy veteran joined the Seafarers in 1960.in the port of New York. A member of the engine department, Brother Edwards upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1975. He last sailed aboard the Ultramax, a Westchester Marine Corp. vessel. Nove111ber 2002 obile, SPIRIDON PERDIKIS, 70, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New York. Born in Greece, he shipped in the engine department and was a frequent upgrader at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Perdikis last went to sea on the Overseas Chicago. Jupiter, Fla. is his home. JOHN J. RODE, 64, started his SIU career in 1957 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Rode's first ship was the Fair Port, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The Maryland-born mariner worked in the engine department and last went to sea on the Sea-Land Panama. Brother Rode lives in his native Baltimore. ALVIN SMITH, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1992 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Smith's initial voyage was on the Cape Florida. The Alabama-born mariner worked in the steward department. He most recently sailed on the Sea-Land Motivator. Brother Smith resides in Mobile. LARRY THOMPSON, 64, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959. Brother Thompson started his SIU career in 1966 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Born in Iowa, he shipped in the deck department and upgraded his skills in 1978 and 2002 at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Thompson last sailed on the Sea-Land Endurance. He makes his home in Las Vegas. GERALD WESTPHAL, 54, started his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in Chicago, working in both the inland and deep sea divisions. The U.S. Navy veteran was a member of the deck department and shipped as a bosun. Brother Westphal upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center and completed bosun recertification training in 1989. He last worked aboard the Sea-Land Performance. Brother Westphal calls Belgium, Wisc. home. DONE. WHITLOW, 53, joined the SIU in 1975 in San Francisco. Born in Vallejo, Calif.. hi initial 'O) age wa ab ard the Santa fagdalena. a D lta t am hip Lines vessel. Brother Whitlow shipped in the steward depart- ment and upgraded hi skill at the Piney Point, Md. training facility in 1988 and 1994. He last worked on the Sea-Land Enterprise. Brother Whitlow is a resident of Des Moines, Iowa. INLAND LARRY GASTON, 55, was born in Texas. The U.S. Army veteran joined the Seafarers in 1977 in Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Gaston was a member of the deck department and upgraded his skills in 1999 in Piney Point, Md. Boatman Gaston calls Ho1,1ston home. HOWARD IRELAND, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Philadelphia. The New Jersey-born mariner is a veteran of the U.S. Navy (1957 to 1961). Boatman Ireland worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Interstate Oil Transport Co. He resides in Lehighton, Pa. HOMER RABIDEAU, 63, began his SIU career in 1980. The Indiana-born manner shipped in the steward and deck departments and upgraded his skills in 1997 and 2001 at the Paul Hall Center. Boatman Rabideau lives in Mooers Forks, N.Y. HENRYR. RICE JR., 63, is a veteran of the U.S. Army ( 1963 to 1965). Born in Pamlico ounty, . ., ~...,..__..;.;...........,............... he joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Philadelphia. The deck department member shipped as a captain and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 2001. Boatman Rice last worked on an Express Marine Inc. vessel. Bayboro, N.C. is his home. JOHN TOUPS, 62, hails from Sabine Pass, Texas. Boatman Toups began hi~ career with the Seafarers in 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a captain. Boatman Toups worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Moran Towing Co. He continues to live in Port Arthur. GREAT LAKES LAWRENCE KACZROWSKI, 58, started his career with the Seafarers in 1970 in Chicago. He worked in the Great Lakes and inland divisions. Born in Green Bay, Wisc., Brother Kaczrowski worked in the engine department. He last sailed on the Richard J Reiss. Brother Kaczrowski lives in Mishicot, Wisc. MARVIN LARSON, 65, served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958. He joined the SIU in 1991 in the port of Algonac, Mich. and worked in both the Great Lakes and deep sea divisions. Brother Larson shipped in the steward and deck departments, sailing primarily aboard vessels operated by American Steamship Co. He is a resident of Alpena, Mich. JOSEPH SAYLES, 64, hails from Michigan. He started his SIU career in 1965 in Frankfort, Mich. Brother Sayles' first voyage with the Seafarers was on a Mackinac Transportation Co. vessel. The engine department member last worked on the Chief Wawatam, a Straits Car Ferry Corp. vessel. Brother Sayles makes his home in East Lansing, Mich. Editors Note: The following brothers and sisters, all members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, recently went on pension. JOED. HAWTHORNE, 55, started his career with the NMUin 1971. Born in Waynesboro, Miss., he first shipped out of the port of Mobile, Ala. aboard the Norman Lykes. Brother Hawthorne shipped in the steward department and last went to sea aboard the Cape Knox. DONALD KLOPP, 63, was born in Minnesota. He joined theNMUin 1965.and initially shipped aboard the Polaris out of the port of Chicago. A member of the deck department, he last sailed aboard the Green Lake. BOOKERT. OLIVER, 76, joined the NMUin 1973. The Dallas County, Ala. native's first voyage was aboard the USNS Gen. Maurice Rose. Brother Oliver worked in the steward department and last went to sea on the SS Rover. JUAN RIVERA, 66, began his NMU career in 1977. Born in Puerto Rico, his initial NMU voyage was out of the port of New York and was aboard the Export Champion. The deck department member last sailed on the Enterprise. In addition to the members listed above, also going on pension recently were: Antonio Fonseca, 65 William Hall, 60 Lillian Medina, 67 Tyrone Patrick, 62 ± Seafarers LOS 17 �DEEP SEA SALVATORE ALPEDO Pensioner Salvatore Alpedo, 79, passed away Dec.11, 2001. Born in Reading, Mass., he served in the U.S. Marines from 1940 to 1945. Brother Alpedo joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. He first sailed aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Yaka. A member of the deck department, Brother Alpedo sailed as a bosun. He last worked aboard the Great Land. Brother Alpedo began receiving his pension in 1987. He lived in Arlington, Wash. CHARLES ALSTON Pensioner Charles Alston, 60, died July 28. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Brother , Alston started his SIU career in 1974 in Seattle. He worked in the steward department. The Warren, N.C. native started collecting stipends for his retirement in 2000. Brother Alston lived in Bellington, Wash. JAMES CAMP Pensioner James Camp, 63, passed away Aug. 1. Brother Camp began his SIU career in 1968 in the port of ew York. he U.S. Army veteran was born in Rutherford County, N.C. Brother Camp shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was aboard the Chemical Explorer. Brother Camp started receiving his pension earlier this year and made his home in Mooresboro, N.C. STEVE COPELAND Brother Steve Copeland, 49, died July 8. He started his SIU career in 1972 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Copeland's initial voyage was on the Mohawk. The California native worked in the deck department and last sailed aboard the El Morro. Brother Copeland lived in Vacaville, Calif. GENEROSO CORPUS Brother Generoso Corpus, 68, passed away July 4. He joined the SIU in 1997. A member of the steward department, Brother Corpus worked primarily aboard American Hawaii Cruises vessels. Born in the Philippines, he made his home in Waipahu, Hawaii. RAFAEL CUEVAS ~ 'IB Pensioner Rafael Cuevas, 79, died July 26. Brother Cuevas began his career with the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. Seafarers LOG Born in Puerto Rico, the steward department member last went to sea aboard Puerto Rico Marine Management's Arecibo. Brother Cuevas lived in Pembroke Pines, Fla., and started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1982. JAMES FORTSON Pensioner James Fortson, 99, died July 4. Brother Fortson began his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. Born in Washington state, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Fortson began collecting his retirement in 1969 and lived in Los Angeles. RUFINO GARAY Pensioner Rufino Garay, 75, passed away Aug. 74. Brother Garay started his career with the Seafarers in ~, 1956 in the port of New York. A U.S. Navy veteran, he worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. The deck department member shipped as a bosun and last worked aboard a Crowley Towing and Transportation Co. vessel. Brother Garay began receiving his pension in 1992. Born in New York, he was a resident of Guayama, P.R. RICHARD GRAVES Pensioner Richard Graves, 61, died May 3. Brother Graves started his career with the MC&S in 1977 in San Francisco. The California-born mariner shipped in the steward department and first sailed on the Santa Magdalena. His last trip to sea was aboard the President Johnson. Brother Graves lived in Richmond, n r i ing i p na i . an sion in 1994. Pensioner Pauli Johnson, 77, passed away July 28. Brother Johnson joined the SIU in 1946 in Galveston, Texas. Born in Seadrift, Texas, he first sailed on the Cedar Rapid. The engine department member last worked aboard the Cove Leader. Brother Johnson started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1989. He lived in Galveston, Texas. SANG LEE Pensioner Sang Lee, 83, passed away Aug. 4. Brother Lee joined the MC&S in 1954 in the port of New York. Born in China and a U.S. Navy veteran, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Lee worked primarily aboard Delta Steamship vessels. He made his home in Oakland, Calif. and started collecting retirement compensation in 198 l. Brother Ploppert started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1985 and lived in St. Bernard, La. EDWARD PUCHALSKI Pensioner Edward Puchalski, 78, died Aug. 4. The Trenton, N.J. native started his SIU career in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Puchalski sailed in the inland and deep sea divisions as a member of the deck department. He most recently shipped as a bosun. Brother Puchalski's last trip to sea was aboard the Santa Barbara. A resident of Spring House, Pa., he began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1981. Boatman John Baker, 53, passed away July 19. Born in Panama, he started his career with the Seafarers in 1999. A member of the deck department, Boatman Baker worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Westbank Riverboat Services, Inc. He was a resident of Jefferson, La. WILLIE WILLIAMS Pensioner Willie Williams, 85, passed away Aug. 9. Born in Alabama, Brother Williams was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He began his SIU career in 1943 in Tampa, Fla. Brother Williams sailed in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Sea-Land Consumer. The Attalla, Ala. resident started receiving his pension in 1982. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM LOTZ JOHN BAKER GILBERT BROOKS Pensioner Gilbert Brooks, 79, died Aug. 8. Boatman Brooks joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Philadelphia. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. His initial voyage was aboard the Arizpa. Born in Virginia, he shipped in the deck department. Boatman Brooks started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1985. He made his home in Richmond, Va. DAVID TOLER Boatman David Toler, 35, passed away Aug. 5. He joined the Seafarers in 2001 and shipped in the deck department. The Alabama native worked primarily on Orgulf Transport Co. vessels. Boatman Toler lived in Bay Minette, Ala. Pensioner William Lotz, 88, passed away June 19. Boatman Lotz joined the SIU in 1965 in Port Arthur, Texas. He first worked aboard an Ellis Towing & Transport Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, the Texasborn mariner shipped as a captain. He last worked on a vessel operated by G&H Towing. Boatman Lotz started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1985 and lived in Trinity, Texas. ARANTIC FISHERMEN FRANK DOMINGOS Pensioner Frank Domingos, 92, passed away July 24. Brother Domingos started his career with the Gloucester Fishermen's Union in Gloucester, Mass. He started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1974. A Massachusetts native, he lived in Gloucester. The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away. WILLIAM BECKER PABLO PENA >I > passed away Aug. 8. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. he joined the NMU in 1969. Brother Becker worked in the deck and engine departments during his career. He began receiving his pension in 1985. WILLIAM FARRELL Pensioner William Farrell, 77 ,died Aug. 2. He started his career with the NMU in 1962. Brother Farrell first went to sea aboard the City Service Missouri. A member of the steward department, he last worked aboard the Edgar M Queeny. Brother Farrell started collecting his pension in 1986. ,p away July 23. The steward department member was born in Puerto Rico and shipped for the NMU out of Kenosha, Wisc. He first sailed on the Flying Spray and last worked on the American Aquarius. Brother Pena started receiving his pension in 1985. PIERRE LA PLACE Pensioner Pierre La Place, 82, died Aug. 20. Brother La Place joined theNMU in 1947. His initial voyage was aboard the Bear Paw. The engine department member started receiving his pension in 1968. WILFREDO RIVERA PAUL FUECHSLIN SR. Pensioner Paul Fuechslin Sr., 79, passed away Aug. 26. The Pittsburgh native began his NMU career in 1943. A member of the deck department, he first shipped on the William L. Davidson. Brother Fuechslin began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1987. FRANK PLOPPERT Pensioner Frank Ploppert, 78, passed away July 14. Born in Philadelphia, Brother Ploppert was a U.S. Navy veteran. He joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of New York. The steward department member last worked on the Sam Houston. INLAND Pensioner Wilfredo Rivera, 72, passed away Aug. 23. Born in Puerto Rico, he started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1993. MIKEJAMPAS Pensioner Mike Jampas, 91, died Aug. 8. Born in the Philippines, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Jampas began receiving payments for his retirement in 1978. In addition to the foregoing, the following NMU brothers and sisters passed away on the dates indicated. The NMU Pension and Trost office was notified of their respective demises during August. Robert Chandler, July 29 Joseph Hance, Aug. 8 James Moore, Aug. 20 Rue Phelps, Ju]y 25 Clyde Cummings, July 25 Clarence Conaway, Aug. 20 Alexander Bell, Aug. 17 Paul Sze, Aug. 15 Farish Selig, July 22 Harold Bretz, July 17 John Guillory, June 11 Edward Haskins, July 29 Pedro Da Silva, Aug. 27 Sebastian Torres, July 31 Enrique Casanova, July 30 Michael Buters, Aug. 4 George Taparuskas, June 26 Robert Bently, July 5 Bernard Petro July 27 John Karpovich, July 28 Thomas Hicks, Aug. 8 John Damiens, July 4 Ludwig Ladtkow, Aug. 6 Melvin Ross, July 29 George Topin, July 26 Rudolph Morgan, July 27 Santiago Machahilas, July 29 Luis Miranda, Aug. 2 Pedro Perez, Aug. 2 Pablo Rodriguez, Aug. 26 Roman Arabski, Aug. 5 Robert Angel, Aug. 26 Ernest Ervin, Aug. 17 Richard Williams, Aug. 17 Walter Schultz, Oct. 28, 200 I Fernando Cora, May 4 William Larkin, Feb. 3 Alfonso Remon, July 6 Arthur Farmer, March 5 Jesus Manautou, Oct. IO, 2001 Thomas Meehan, Jan. 27 Walter Bonner, April 13 William Spencer, Feb. 25 Juan Basurto, April 16 Albert Demly, Oct. 1, 200 l Thomas O'Brien, Jan 19 Robert Dalzochio, April 18 Lee Poin, Feb, 12, 2001 James Sanders, April 8 November 2002 �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 first are reviewed by the unions contract depadment. Those issues requiring attention or resolution a1e addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG tor publication. CHALLENGER (CSX Lines), Aug. 12--Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary Brandon D. Maeda, Educational Director Clive A. Steward, Deck Delegate Efrain Alvarez, Engine Delegate Jose A. Quinones, Steward Delegate Donald L. Huffman. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 15 in Jacksonville, Fla. He reported on pending sale of CSX and that Matson is building two new ships, which means more jobs for steward department members. He said union members need to do all they can to prevent U.S. ships from reflagging. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. He said STCW is good for five years provided member has met one-year seatime qualification. Treasurer announced $40 in crew fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made to provide transportation from ship to port gate from 1200 to 1300 when seamen are not on duty. Currently no shuttle service exists at that time. Suggestions also made to purchase TV monitor 25-inches or larger for crew lounge, raise daily maintenance and cure rate and lower time needed to qualify for health benefits. Vote of thanks given to Chief Cook Huffman for job well done. Next ports: Jacksonville, Fla. and an Juan. P.R. """""~~Jr~votfRANCeft-r~\1n-mro~. ~­ Chairman Mauro G. Gutierrez, Secretary Russell B. Beyschau, Educational Director Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Deck Delegate Darrell E. Peterson, Engine Delegate Teddie H. Carter. Chairman reported smooth trip with payoff expected Aug. 21 in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary thanked everyone for great teamwork. Educational director looking forward to vacation. He advised crew members to stay current with shipping documents and take advantage of upgrading opportunities available in Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about new gym equipment. Steward noted all rooms received new curtains. Vote of thanks given to galley gang for great job. LIBERTY GRACE (Liberty Maritime), Aug. 11--Chairman Samuel Reed III, Secretary Doyle E. Cornelius, Educational Director Tony Burrell, Deck Delegate James P. McCarthy, Engine Delegate German C. Valerio, Steward Delegate Julio Guity. Secretary thanked chief cook and GSU for job well done. Educational director stressed importance of supporting SPAD as well as obtaining required STCW training and upgrading regularly at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for gym equipment. Suggestions also made for new furniture, including sofas for crew lounge, mattresses for crew bunks, new chairs for crew quarters and larger ice machine. INNOVATOR (USSM), Aug. 11Chairman Abdulla R. Alwaseem; Secretary Benedict N. Opaon, Educational Director Olie E. Webber, Deck Delegate James D. Morgan, Engine Delegate Abdul November 2002 Mohamed. Chairman reported new mattresses received and distributed. He announced payoff Aug. 15 in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary advised crew members to check shipping documents and make sure all are up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Response from VP Contracts Augie Tellez regarding previous inquiry received and posted. Next ports: Oakland, Calif.; Dutch Harbor, Alaska; Yokohama and Nagoya, Japan. LIBERATOR (USSM), Aug. 25Chairman Robert Pagan Jr., Secretary Hans F. Schmuck, Educational Director Elwyn L. Ford, Deck Delegate William Foley, Engine Delegate Jesse Manard, Steward Delegate Amer A. Ghaleb. Chairman thanked all departments for jobs well done. Educational director reminded crew members to keep track of shipping documents and keep them current. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck and engine department members thanked for using second washing machine for greasy clothes, thereby leaving one for regular laundry. Next port: Los Angeles, Calif. MAERSK ARIZONA (Maersk Line, Ltd.) Aug. 25-Chairman ott . Heginbotham ecretary James H. Rider, Educational Director Eugene . edar , Delegate Earl Jones, Engine Delegate Chris Graham, Steward Delegate Susano C. Cortez. Chairman announced vessel going into shipyard in Panama Sept. 2. Everyone asked to give valuables to captain for safekeeping since there are no room keys. Also, there will be no watches during shipyard period. Secretary stated that following time in shipyard, vessel will load grain in Gulf port and head for West Africa. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer noted $50 remain in ship's fund following purchase of rowing machine for gym. No beefs or disputed OT reported, although question raised regarding lack of ferry service in Hong Kong. Discussion held about importance of contributing to SPAD. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into lowering age needed to receive pension benefits. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif.; Balboa, Panama. MARINE COLUMBIA (ATC), Aug. 25-Chairman Gregory L. Hamilton, Secretary John F. Huyett, Educational Director Ronald Gordon, Deck Delegate Pedro V. Ramos, Steward Delegate Albert Sison. Chairman announced vessel to depart for shipyard Sept. 2. Upon arrival, ABs will be released; all other unlicensed personnel will remain on board. Educational director encouraged crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point facility. Treasurer stated $3,332 in unlicensed fund and $145 in TV fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for hiring halls to be updated on extra day vacation procedures. Three refrigerators currently on order. Captain and chief engineer looking into lack of hot water in staterooms. Crew reminded to separate paper and plastics and keep trash out of cans for cigarette butts. Next ports: Port Angeles and Cherry Point, Wash. MOTIVATOR (USSM), Aug. 11Chairman Allan A. Rogers, Secretary Matthew Scott, Educational Director Ernest L. Gibson, Deck Delegate Joseph Carrillo, Engine Delegate George H. Bixby, Steward Delegate Andres Caballero. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 12 in Houston. He said be hoped dryers for crew laundry will be brought aboard at that time and thanked everyone for job well done. Secretary reminded mariners to keep all documents current or risk losing their jobs. Educational director stressed importance of paying dues, donating to SPAD and buying MDLs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Due to outbreak of West Nile virus, particularly in southern states, deck department requested bug repellent. Vote of thanks given to trustees of pension plan along with request to increase benefits. announced arrival Aug. 13 in Anacortes, Alaska. He hoped boarding patrolman could clarify apparent change in benefits at that time. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next ports: Anacortes and Nikolski, Alaska. SPIRIT(CSX Lines), Aug. 12Chairman Daniel Teichman, Secretary Edgardo G. Ombac, Engine Delegate Gregory L. Howard. Chairman explained and posted rules for trip off for rated seamen. Those who completed 22- Educational Director Andrew Hunt, Deck Delegate Timothy L. Smith, Engine Delegate Dennis S. Adjetey, Steward Delegate Patrick L. Durnin Jr. Chairman announced vessel going into drydock at Todd Shipyard in Seattle to replace shroud on propeller. Payoff to take place Aug. 31 at sea. Secretary reminded everyone to turn in room keys when leaving ship or leave in desk drawer. Steward thanked all departments for helping keep ship clean. Educational director advised Seafarers to read safety circulars, especially one on accident avoidance. He also recom- Independence Day BBQ on the O/S Joyce PERSEVERANCE (Mari trans), Aug. 11--Chairman James E. Bishop, Secretary Kenneth A. Roetzer, Educational Director Kenneth W. Pinchin, Deck Delegate David Harvey, Engine Delegate Daniel Tapley, Steward Delegate Marvin James. Chairman announced clarification received Enjoying the festive barbecue aboard the Overseas Joyce are regarding tours of duty for current Capt. James Salano Ill, Chief Mate Matt Pouliot, 3n1 Mate Bob contract. He thanked entire crew for Meyer, Chief Engineer Robert Smith, 1•1 Engineer Leonard Buck, efficient job rescuing and caring for 2nd Asst. Engineer John O'Brien, 3n1 Asst. Engineer Josh Lemmon, five Cuban refugees picked up on Recertified Chief Steward James Willey (who sent these photos raft in Gulf of Mexico. Educational to the LOG), Chief Cook Julita Crodua, GSU Hernan Sanga, director urged crew members to take Wiper David Johnson, OS Anthony Antonio, AB Bernard Essiful, advantage of opportunities for AB Abdulkarim Mohamed and AB Aubrey Benjamin. Not pictured upgrading at Paul Hall Center. No are 2nd Mate Ted Duke (on watch), Bosun Roger Tupas (taking beefs or disputed OT reported. Some photo) and OS Inocencio Roxas (on watch). Seafarers waiting for medical cards. New scale purchased for weight mended they check expiration dates room. Hoping to buy microwave month tour of duty will get three on STCW and z-cards and look over oon. Vote of bonus vacation days. He thanked o en for crew me course listings for Paul Hall Center, everyone for following safety procethank given to te-. ard department located in monthly LOG. No beefs for great meals and service. Next <lures, especially while loading and irort ca.nm - -,---,- 11-Trrrtnadin·g cargo. . . 1-nrr-r+n,·nn+ed OT repo~- ~ tor talked about Paul Hall Center, mendations sent to headquarters ROVER (Intrepid Ship Mgmt.), both a an educational facility as regarding pension plan. Bosun to Aug. 11--Chairman John S. Habib, well as for family vacations. Bosun investigate and fix or replace broken Secretary Fernando R. Guity, holds $249 in movie fund. New lock. Steward department given vote of thanks for excellent job in galley, Educational Director William Stone, DVD player has been installed and mess halls, lounge and passageways. Deck Delegate Jam es Shepard, crew hopes to buy larger TV for Engine Delegate Walter Bagby, Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; lounge. No beefs or disputed OT Steward Delegate Eduardo R. Anchorage, Alaska; Seattle, Wash. reported. Crew members asked to Elemento. Chairman spoke about add any needed room maintenance BLUE RIDGE (Intrepid Ship good trip to Israel and announced to repair list. New mattresses and payoff Aug. 16 in New York. He pillows are on order. Steward depart- Mgmt.), Sept. I --Chairman Willie urged everyone to upgrade at Piney M. Marsh Jr., Secretary Demont A. ment thanked for good job. Next Point. No beefs or disputed OT Edwards, Educational Director ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Oakland, reported. Clarification requested on William M. Hudson, Deck Delegate Calif.; Honolulu; Guam. vacation on board Intrepid vessels Celso Fernandez. Chairman advised and about ship's funds. Crew memcrew members to make sure all docUSNS SISLER (Maersk Line, uments required for shipping are up Ltd.), Aug. 10-Chairman Glenn P. bers were asked to use separate to date. He also talked about faciliBaker Sr., Secretary Susan K. washing machines for street clothes Bowman, Educational Director ties available at Paul Hall Center and and greasy clothes. Thanks given to Timothy Chestnut, Deck Delegate that union is always available to and steward department for excellent meals and keeping very clean ship. Godofredo F. Milabo III, Engine supportive of its members. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Delegate Wilfredo Custodio, SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Steward Delegate Adele E. Suggestions made to improve optical Shipholding), Aug. 14--Chairman Williams. Bosun thanked all departand dental benefits for self and Michael R. Hester, Secretary ments for their hard work during the spouse. Big vote of thanks given to Thomas C. Barrett, Educational day in Charleston. He also comsteward department for "best food." Director Henry M. Cacal, Engine mended steward department for Next ports: San Francisco and Los Delegate Juri Novozilov. Chairman good food and reminded everyone Angeles, Calif. reported receipt of letter of clarificathat safety gear and PPE must be utiCHICAGO (ATC), Sept. ! tion from headquarters regarding lized at all times while working. Chairman Timothy D. Koebel, standard contract. Educational direcSecretary added that union literature Secretary Mike Callahan, Educator reminded crew members of and forms are available on the table. tional Director LeBarron West, upgrading opportunities available at Educational director advised crew Deck Delegate Marshall Turner, Paul Hall Center. Treasurer members to upgrade skills at Piney Steward Delegate Arthur Edwards. announced $2,380 in ship's fund. No Point, make sure all training requireChairman announced vessel returnbeefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ments have been met and re-register ing to coastwise trade after successasked to keep noise down in pasat hiring hall with 72 hours. No sageways. Request made for repair ful clean-up and shipyard period in beefs or disputed OT reported. of portside door to crew lounge. Discussion held regarding new Singapore. He is awaiting clarificaAlso, DVD player needs to be agreement signed Aug. 6. Numerous tion on AB status of those who were shipped as reliefs. No beefs or disquestions arose, resulting in letter secured for sea. Next port: Hawaii. sent to headquarters for clarification. puted OT reported. Recommendation made that medical bills be paid in SEABULK PRIDE (Seabulk Crew reminded to use proper washing machine for street clothes and full, deleting term "usual and cusTankers), Aug. 12-Chairman Thomas P. Banks, Secretary Ernest greasy clothes. Ship currently in tomary." Everyone reminded of mess deck courtesies: i.e., no hats, tankDiego Garcia. J. Dumont, Educational Director tops or sandals without socks. Moses Mickens Jr., Deck Delegate Thanks given to steward department Bartow H. Bridges, Engine WESTWARD VENTURE (IUM), for great job. Next ports: Valdez, Delegate Andrea Simmons, Steward Aug. 26-Chairman Roger J. Alaska; Cherry Point, Wash. Reinke, Secretary Larry Lightfoot, Delegate Sisto DeAnda. Chairman Seafarers LOG 19 -' �(Editors note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writers intent. The LOG wel-: comes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) 1996 as an OS and worked his way up to AB/Splicer Joiner. His last ship was the Global Sentinel. Recertified Bosun J. Olsen adds, "He was a great shipmate, and his jokes and tricks will be missed." flags from stem to bow. It turns out we were the first ship since the war to go up the Garonne River. We received a ticker-tape parade with thousands of people and flags waving to honor the ship and the merchant veterans. We stayed four days. We then went to England and took 700 troops aboard bound for Boston, Mass., where there was a big welcome home for the troops. S. Fujiwara, Chief Steward CS Global Sentinel Else Sorensen Acworth, Ga. Remembering a Fallen Shipmate Seafarer Recalls Best Voyage "Lou" and "Cecll" What a teaml We, the unlicensed crew of the Cable Ship Global Sentinel would like to pay a special tribute to a fallen shipmate. AB/SJ Kamal Moore passed away suddenly on Sept. 20, 2002 in Oakland, Calif. Moore first joined the cable ships on board the CS Global Mariner in July I came aboard the Liberty Ship Charles Brantley Aycock in New York as a troop cook in July 1945. The destination was France. We arrived in the port of Bordeaux. When the captain gave the orders to clean up, he also said to r~ise all the navigation A lot ofpeople who sail this ship Started out skinny and lean of hip. We eat gourmet cooking day after day And sooner or later we have to pay. Our pants are tighter and ready to split, Man, I've got to get off this good-feeding ship. Letters to the Editor ... .. ... . ... .. I don ~ know how you do it day after day In all kinds of weather, all kinds of heat. It s always "great " when we get there to eat When your belly s full, theres a smile on y our face. We thank you guys. You 're just great. " Tom Larkin SUP Delegate Aboard tbe Mahimahi (Editors Note: The Mahimahi steward department members referred to in the above poem are Steward/Baker Sivasa Laupati and Chief Cook Cecil Gubisch.) < Buying? ?elling ·Refinancing? ou time & money. We Cail save lal Estate program can help you.navigate The Union Plus Mortgage & e ' b ing selling or refinancmg. the lending process, whether you re uy Special pro~ms for first-time buyers!· ' We work with one of the largest lenders in the country to offer competitive rates and low down payments.* · Cal\-800-848-6466 se habla espanol Union ~Plus® Working For Working Families Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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 . members~ip 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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. Member should get to know their shipping right . opies of these contracts are posted and a\ ailable in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the umon 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 20 Seafarers LOii 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. Con sequently, no member may be disc riminated against because of race. creed, color, sex, national or g OJaphic origin. If any member e 1 that he or she is denied the equal rights to which or she is entitled, the mem ber should n tify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY D0>~1UJ~....-~ SPAD. 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 ·m embership 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. November 2002 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE f Engine Upgrading Courses The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. from November through December 2002. 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 rese"!a.. tions shoul4be made for Saturday. Seafarers:-who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (30 l) 994-0010. Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler Novemberll DecemberlO Welding November18 December6 Engine Utility (EU) November 25 December20 Safety Special"' Courses A~vanced FiJ;efighting Date of Arrival Date Completion December 2 December 13 December2 Decemberl3 Noveniber 18 November 22 December9 December 13 Decemberl6 December20 ':t:• Tanker Fami~irizatfonl Assistant Cargo (DL)* Deck Upgrading Courses Date of Arrival Date Completion November 11 November 15 (BRM) - Inland December9 December 13 GMDSS (Simulator) November4 November 15 December2 December 13 November4 December9 November IS December20 Course ~ .~ B~~ilge Resource Managetiient Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (S',I'OS) (*must have b~ic fire fighting} Basic Fire Figllting/STCW Academic Deparl111ent Courses 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 Stewattl.Upgradlng COUISl!.S courses. An introductio~ to computers course '!fill be self-study. Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. lbe lleaemla edlllOn of tbe Sealarel's I.OS will contain ..,. CGW'S8 listlngs Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every -other week, most recently torti:. ·~year. b~lnning OeL 2s. _;_ ..Js:::___ ,_o_Y_o_C._o_•_•-•-•-•-•-•-·- · -•-Y- •-•-•-·-~ -·-·-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-•---Y-·-·-Y-0With thi application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION (120) days seatimefor the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date Name _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _~ Address -----~~---------------------- _your class slart USMMD (z-card fmnt and bac_k, 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 «JWlicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $280 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order on{y. payable to LMSS. BEGIN DATE COURSE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D Date of Birth Lakes Member D END DATE - - - - - - - -- - 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? DYes DNo If yes, class#----- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course(s) taken - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes Primary language spoken Noflember 2002 D No CPR: D Yes DNo ---~~~------ SIGNATURE Date Off: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DATE 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, PO. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189. wo2 The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, noq-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 LOS 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Damage Control - Paul Hall Center instructor Stan Beck conducted on-site damage control, CBR-D and EPA training aboard the USNS Soderman. SIU and AMO members successfully completing that class Sept. 8 are (in no specific order) Mark Zarynoff, J. Michael Murphy, Charles Ducharme, Ronald Von Drachek, Lewis Kitzmiller, John Fleming, Eric Overby, Vance Sisco, Patricia Hausner, Isaac Diaz, Michael Mayo, George Collier, Jonathan Leck, Christppher Hale, Claudia Kammeyer, Linda Rotter-Canon, Shawn Canon, John Herget, Russell English, Dale Harrison, Richard Gathers, Jeffrey Artingstall, Nathan Elliott, Adel Shahter, Robert Brown, Willie GMDSS - Completing the GMDSS course Oct. 18 are (from left) Chris Kalinowski, Leo Bonser Sr., Clifton Noe, Chad McCaulay, Mark Marler, Brad Wheeler (instructor) and Thomas Hulsart. Harrington, Clinton Gillins, Richard Abbott and Keith Mcintosh. Government Vessels.Upgrading Seafarers who successfully completed the government vessels cours~ Oct. 4 are (from left) Porfirio Amaya, Leon Smith, Edvaldo Graver, Eli Falcon, Clinton Cephas and Domingo Sesante. Their instructor, Greg Thompson, stands in back. Water Survival - Graduates of the Sept. 27 upgraders er survival class are (in alphabetical order) Ritche Acuman, Michael Aikens, Joseph Arnold, Weston Beres, Eric Bourdon, Herbert Daniels, Tonald Garber, Charles Huggins, Miguel Matos, Mohamed Mohamed, Thomas Muncy, Kris Piper, Gerry Querubin, Otis Reynolds, Raymond Ryan, Charles Sadler, Michael Sottak, Mark Vidal and Christopher Waldo. Government Vessels - Upgrading Chief Cook - Working their way up to chief cook are steward department members (from left) Theresa Ballard, Barbara Smith, Juan Boisset, Nannette Yant, Chef/Instructor John Dobson, Velonder Alford, Manes Sainvil, Alex Aguinaldo and Taffi Khaled. Seafarers who graduated from the government vessels course recently are (from left, front row) Justin Bowe, Robert Stevenson, Robert Grable, William Roy, (second row) Christopher Bartholmey, Brent Midgette, Caleb Buckley and Jayson Ray. Their instructor, / Greg Thompson, stands in the back. Computer Lab Classes Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates. In photo at left are (from· left, seated) Vernon S. Thibodeaux and Diane L. Wilkins . "( - In the photo at right are (from left, seated) Bartow Bridges and Michael Hester. Their instructor, Rick Prucha, stands in back in both pictures. 22 Seafarers LOB Any student who has registered for a class and finds-for whatever reason-that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another . student may take that place. November 2002 �J Paul Hall Center Classes Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Completing the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course that ended Oct. 11 are (in no specific order) David Burnham, John Stephenson, Angelina Willoughby, Jill McGeorge, Vernon Thibodeaux, Shane Petschow, Jeffrey Hawkins, Ryan Johnston, Joseph Whitmore, Jerry Solangon, Sjarifundin Noor, Shwe Aung, Mark Vidal, Brent Williams, Masteredseed Paletaoga, George Velez-Rivera, Javier Gonzalez, Michael Fernandez, Andrew Peprah, Otis Reynolds, Edward Black, James Martin, Paul Riley, Trevon Mobley, Michael Graham, Martin Cooper, Kevin Steen and their instructor, Jim Sha~~(N~~N~allare~ctured . ) Fast Rescue Boat - Oct. 4 was graduation day for members of the most recent fast rescue boat course. In alphabetical order are Janet Baird, Eric Baliantz, Archi Bodden, Timothy Burke, Bartley Lane, Roy Matteson, Bruce Murphy, Michael Presser and John Stegeman. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ pecia aioed OS - Members of the specially trained OS class, graduating Sept. 27 under the instruction of Tom Gilliland, are Xavier Alfaro, Shwe Aung, Mohamed Fara, Kenneth Holly, Constantin Josan, George Lavender, Hector Pilgrim, Arthur Quinney, Daryl Spicer, Abe ARPA - Welding - The two-week welding course was completed Oct. 11 by (from left) Randolph Patterson, Scott Lucero and Joseph Roderiques. Their instructor, Buzzy Andrews, is at far right. azquez an Leonard With instructor Mike Smith (far left) are Seafarers who graduated from the ARPA course Sept. 27. From the left are Smith, Richard Dozier, Ralph Kirby, Robert Minor, Charlie Pierce, James Brady and Bartow Bridges. e come. Oil Spill Containment - Seafarers working at Penn Maritime who completed the oil spill class Oct. 11 are (in no specific order) William Whited, Alvin Moore, Jimmie Ordoyne Jr., Archi Bodden, Albert Bodden, Andrew Packer, Jeffrey Rydza and Joseph Leech. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. Basic Safety Training Classes Eric Baliantz, Alexander Bendoph, Gilbert Castillo, Alaa Embaby, Brenda Grays, Vance Holly, David Hudgins, Johnny Kemper, Jose Maisonet, Terrance Maxwell, Francis Oglesby Jr., Mark Schultz, Edward Shamburger, Phillip Spoerle, Theordore Wallace, Ricky Williams and Richard Wythe. November 2002 . Najib Camry, Robert Cando, Robert Gates, Elwin LeBouef, Cameron Peterson and William Thomas. Their instructor, Dave Martin, is at far right. Seafarers LOG 23 �November 2002 .. Joins Pleased with their initial voyage on the new USNS Soderman are (from left) Supply Officer Chuck Ducharme, Chief Steward Chris Hale and Chief Cook Claudia Kammeyer. The SIU-crewed USNS Soderman-the last of eight new LMSRs (large, medium-speed roll-on/roll-off ships) built at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) in San Diego-was delivered to the U.S. Navy Sept. 24. Prior to delivery, the Watson-class vessel successfully completed sea trials with SIU crew members aboard. Named for Army Pfc. William A. Soderman (19121980), a World War II recpient of the Medal of Honor Bosun Michael Mayo (left), who sent the LOG the photos appearing on this page, meets with Electrician Russell English to make sure everything's running properly. for his heroic actions in Belgium in 1944, the newest member of the MSC fleet is a non-combatant vessel that will carry U.S. Army equipment, vehicles and supplies and will be prepositioned to quickly deli er the cargo to potential areas of conflict around the world. The ship is 950 feet in length, has a beam of 105.8 feet, displaces approximately 62,000 long tons when fully loaded, and can sustain speeds of up to 24 knots. Its cargo carrying capacity exceeds 394,000 square feet. Wiper Isaac Diaz does his part unreeling the hose to help make the fire drill successful. Right: Posing on deck is AB Richard Gathers. ,, I Gathering on deck for a group shot are (from left, kneeling) Chief Cook Claudia Kammeyer, Wiper Isaac Diaz, Bosun Michael Mayo, QMED Keith Mcintosh, (standing) Chief Steward Chris Hale, Electrician Russell English, AB Patrtician Hausner (hidden), QMED Robert Brown, OS Dale Harrison, OS Nate Elliot, Supply Officer Chuck Ducharme, AB Clinton Gillins, AB Willie Harrington, AB Richard Gathers and OS Adel Shahter. (Not pictured are SA Linda Rotter-Canon, Shawn Canon, Electronics Officer George Collier, AB Jeffrey Artingstall and QMED Richard Abbott.) . All hands take part in the shipboard fire and emergency drills. At right, simulating his actions in a "smoke-filled" room is AB Jeffrey Artingstall. Manning the hose on deck are (from left) Electronics Officer George Collier, Wiper Isaac Diaz, OS Nate Elliot, AB Clinton Gillins, AB Jeffrey Artingstall and AB Richard Gathers. '! \ \, \ AB Clinton Gillins (above) and QMED Robert Brown (right) are two of the hard-working crew members aboard the USNS Soderman who helped ready the latest LMSR for delivery to the U.S. Navy's Strategic Sealift Program. 1, ... , ' • 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 November 2002 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ITF STEPS UP CAMPAIGN TO SPOTLIGHT MISTREATMENT OF CRUISE-SHIP EMPLOYEES FEDERATION'S NEW WEB SITE SHOWS CANDIDATES' RECORDS TRANSCOM CHIEF BACKS MSP QUICKLY BUT CAUTIOUSLY, SEAFARERS HELP RESCUE 5 CUBAN REFUGEES KEY TRANSPORTATION FORUM TACKLES TREATMENT OF CREWS, SHIPBOARD SECURITY ISSUES SEAFARERS-CREWED CSX HAWAII CARRIES BASEBALL GEAR TO KIDS MSC COMMANDER PROMOTED MAERSK MISSOURI JOINS U.S. FLEET ITF AFFILIATE UNIONS PROMOTE SAFETY ON WORLD MARITIME DAY CRUISE SHIP CONMAN STILL AT LARGE, ITF CAUTIONS WORLD MARITIME DAY LETTER SIGNALS NEW SUPPORT IN ENERGY SECTOR FOR OFFSHORE MARINERS UNITED HIGHLY REGARDED CEO MCMILLEN DIES AT 67 SEAFARER BARRETT MITCHELL ERCOGNIZED FOR RESCUE EVIDENCE SUGGESTS TERRORISTS ATTACKED FRENCH OIL TANKER, KILLING ONE MARINER LAKE CARGOES INCREASE IN SEPTEMBER SENEGAL FERRY DISASTER CLAIMS NEARLY 1,000 UNION, MSC CONTINUE CMPI NEGOTIATIONS 'OPEN SEASON' FOR FEDERAL WORKERS' HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN STARTS NOV. 11 APPRENTICE PROGRAM: SPRINGBOARD FOR MARITIME CAREERS SIU-CREWED SODERMAN JOINS MSC 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 11/1/2002 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. 64, No. 11 2002 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/fef0c526933e842d85d62ac889451150.pdf 31f1356a7e80f8f8d09acc18fcd7bebc PDF Text Text ,www.seafarers.org Volume 64, Number 1O October 2002 ... ~-----------1 Delegates and guests at the SIUNA's 24th convention, conducted Sept. 11-12 in Piney Point, Md., tackled an overflowing and crucial agenda that mapped out ways to strengthen the U.S.-flag fleet and to boost protections for all American workers. Guest speakers including (clockwise, from lower left) MSC Commander Adm. David Brewer (welcomed by SIUNA President Michael Sacco), AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) (pictured with SIU Honolulu Port Agent Neil Dietz), U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao (also greeted by President Sacco) and others expressed strong support for the U.S. Merchant Marine. The convention featured the theme "Leading the Way for Working Families," and it also carried powerful patriotic messages as the nation observed the anniversary of September 11. Pages 3, 5, 10-14. Union Gains Jobs as Ma·ersk Line Commits 4 Modern Ships to MSP Finishing Touches for New Hotel The new hotel at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md . is scheduled to open this month. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Sept. 11 at the totally refurbished facility, which features 94 single-occupancy rooms. The building is located behind the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum. Page 6. SIU-contracted and Norfolk, Va.-based Maersk Line, Ltd. on Sept. 25 announced plans to purchase four modern Panamax "G-class" vessels that it will operate under the U.S. flag beginning this month. The vessels replace four older and slower ships enrolled in the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP) and will carry larger crews than the ships being replaced. The newer vessels are virtually identical to the one pictured above. Page 3. Seal arer Lagana Wins Prestigious 'ACE' Award ~~~~~--- Page4 FOC Ship Linked To Al Qaeda? - - - - - - Page 4 �School's Advisory Board Keeps Working To Stay Ahead of Training Requirements President's Report lnsplratlonal Convention The SIUNA convention which took place last month in Piney Point, Md. was anything but typical. It featured a number of deeply emotional, reflective moments as our nation observed the first anniversary of September 11. The convention also included some truly exceptional, encouraging remarks by a wonderful lineup of guest speakers. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, the leader of the American labor movement, inspired the delegates with his vision of what lies ahead for union members and their families. He also reminded us that the federation stands solidly behind the U.S. Merchant Marine. Of special note to SIU members comments concemMichael Sacco ing the U.S.-flag fleet delivered by the Secretary of Labor, the head of the Military Sealift Command, the head of the Maritime Administration and the CEO of a major U.S.flag carrier were quite positive and insightful. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao wasted no time in reaffmning the administration's strong support for the Jones Act, which is the backbone of the U.S. fleet. With our nation's cabotage laws constantly under attack by foreign-flag interests who have no regard for our national security, President Bush's consistent backing of the Jones Act is respected and appreciated. But Secretary Chao didn't stop there. She credited American mariners as a valuable resource in helping the nation identify and implement port security measures-a huge task that requires input from all segments of the industry. She also repeatedly described the U.S. Merchant Marine as the nation's "fourth arm of defense" and cited our valuable role in supporting the armed forces throughout the country's history, up to and including the current war on terrorism. Finally, she complimented the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, and recognized the key role of training for today's mariners. Brothers and sisters, those kinds of statements from the United States Secretary of Labor are exceptionally heartening for our industry. They reflect an excellent understanding of the U.S.-flag fleet and what it means to America. The same can be said of the remarks delivered by Rear Admiral David Brewer, who is in charge of MSC, the biggest employer of U.S. mariners. Let me tell you, this is a gentleman who truly bas a high opinion of the merchant marine. He knows from firsthand experience the fact that we deliver the goods. Admiral Brewer said that he's committed to increasing the number of U.S. Merchant Mariners going to sea, including those in the government services division. He cited our reliability and said the merchant marine "delivers freedom." He got a rousing ovation when, in describing conversations about America's readiness to engage in conflict, he exclaimed, "I am sometimes asked, 'Will the merchant marine fight?' I say, 'Hell yes, they're going to fight!"' I wish every one of our members could have been in the auditorium at that inspiring moment. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert described some of the successful efforts to bring new tonnage under the American flag. He stated that his top priority is the reauthorization of the Maritime Security Program -a goal which we certainly share. Capt. Schubert also touched on a subject that occasionally is overlooked, but one that's incredibly important for our industry. Namely, the fact that maintaining a U.S.-flag presence in the international trade is critical to our nation's well-being because it allows MarAd "significant responsibilities in the international arena." He correctly pointed out, "We won't have a voice unless we have a U.S.-flag fleet. It's that simple." In a slightly different vein, but also quite interesting and important were the remarks by John Reinhart, CEO of SIU-contracted Maersk Line, Ltd. Maersk Line operates 54 U.S.-flag ships and obviously is a primary carrier for the U.S. Department of Defense. Mr. Reinhart laid out some sensible approaches for revitalizing the commercial fleet, and he stressed the need for cooperation in this key effort. It's worth noting that Maersk's commitment to the U.S. fleet recently was underscored by two developments. First, the company reflagged a modem tanker under the Stars and Stripes. Then, late last month, Maersk announced the acquisition of four modem cargo vessels that will reflag U.S. and enroll in the Maritime Security Program. We covered many other topics during our convention, but maritime naturally was the front-and-center issue. It was a highly successful meeting, and every one of the guest speakers did a tremendous job. In fact, I encourage you to read highlights of the remarks from our other good friends- U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie, MM&P President Tim Brown, ITF General Secretary David Cockroft, MEBA President Ron Davis, Maryland and D.C. AFL-CIO President Fred Mason, AMO President Mike McKay, Maryland Comptroller William Donald Schaefer, Maryland Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and MTD Vice President Ernie Whalen-which are published in this issue of the LOG. I came away from the convention more convinced than ever that we in the Seafarers have the will, the strength and the support within our government and the U.S.-flag industry to continue revitalizing maritime. We also will continue working with our brothers and sisters from other unions in leading the way for working families. Volume 64, Number 10 October 2002 The SIU on line: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes v-~oR coMMUN1cAr/ and Inland Waters District/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. ~ ..4 ~ Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790; ~ 9998 and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address ~' ·AFL-cioicLc ,l\o:::! 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 i.i Textor. Copyright© 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Members of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education's deep sea and inland advisory board last month worked through a jam-packed agenda on the school's Piney Point, Md.-based campus. Board members met Sept. 910 to focus on issues that will affect training techniques and requirements, given the fairly constant changes in maritime regulations, laws and equipment. SIU President Michael Sacco provided an overview of the board's purpose and the objectives of the meeting, along with a recap of some of the improvements that have taken place at the school over the years. He cited the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School and the new state-of-the-art building which houses simulators for ship handling, engine room operations, liquid cargo transfer and crane operations. The newest of the upgrades is the school's 94room hotel annex, scheduled to open this month. "Of all the things that have been accomplished over the years here at the school, the new building we've just put up (the hotel annex) is a particular source of pride," Sacco said. Sacco also briefed the board on the school's small arms training center, which tentatively is schedule for completion within one year. "What we are trying to develop here at the school is a onestop shop," he said. "When one of our operators bids on a contract and the training requirements require everything from firefighting to small arms, we want to be able to train everyone here at this school." Sacco concluded bis remarks by telling board membersamong them many ship owners and operators-that the SIU believes that charity begins at home. "If you're healthy, we're healthy . . . if you're hurting, we're hurting," he said. "It does not make sense for us to not work with you. We're going to work with you any way we can to help you expand and grow your companies and provide additional jobs for our people." SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez gave a history of the advisory board and its purpose. "The advisory board is the formal body through which the school gets its direction to implement whatever training is required by regulations, the companies, by law and by the natural order of the industry," Tellez said. "Many of the hardware pieces that you will see (while at the school), many of the buildings, many of the training programs and curriculums we have in place here are a direct result of previous advisory board meetings." Tellez then pointed out that the focus of past meetings has been compliance with the amended STCW convention and the myriad of requirements that accompany it. "I think the school has done an admirable job of putting together programs that help you meet and comply with all of the regulations," he told the board Assistant Director of Education J.C. Wiegman conducts the meeting for the group discussing the implementation of a new engineering upgrading program that the school's vocational staff has put together. members. The key to the school's success in this arena so far has been timing, according to Tellez. "We did not wait for regulations to come out ... for laws to change, or for various requirements to be implemented," he said "We got a head start so that when the new regulations went into effect, we already had people trained to meet the new requirements," he said. Tellez then outlined the board's goals and announced the formation of three subcommittees. Their respective purposes were: to monitor developments and formulate inputs for port security; discuss the benefits of bridge resource management training; and implement a new engineering upgrading program that the school's vocational staff has put together. The last two subcommittees were further divided into working groups and charged with reporting back to the main board prior to the conclusion of the meeting. Paul Hall Center Education Director Bill Eglinton then provided a historical perspective highlighting the board's accomplishments in meeting the training and assessment requirements of the amended STCW convention. He noted: • In 1997, the Paul Hall Center received U.S. Coast Guard acceptance for the first U.S. training record book and began the new, expanded unlicensed apprentice program that includes shipboard training. • STCW Basic Safety Training was implemented in 1998, years ahead of the requirement. • In 1999, Bridge Resource Management (BRM), Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) and Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman came on line at the school. • Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting, Crowd/Crisis Control Management and Human Behavior, Medical Care Provider and Ratings Forming Part of the Navigational Watch (AB) all were developed and implemented in 2000. • The year 2001 saw Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) and Celestial Navigation put into action. • And in 2002, ratings Forming Part of the Engineering Watch (oiler), Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch and Fast Rescue Boats got the go-ahead. Still to be developed is the Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch Program, Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) and Tankerrnan Person-in-Charge (PIC). STCW was on the agenda again this year, but, as a result of the terrorist events of Sept. 11, 2001, the chief concentration of this year's exchange changed. Board members turned their attention to concerns associated with combatting terrorism and ensuring port security. Other topics addressed during this the 35th annual meeting included the International Maritime Information Safety System, specialized STCW training including the Global Maritime Distress Safety System, vessel security training including chemical, biological and radiation defense. Anti-terrorism awareness and small arms training also were discussed. In addition to SIU officials, advisory participants included representatives from SIU-contracted deep sea, Great Lakes and inland companies and the U.S. Coast Guard. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, November 11, 2002 for the observance of Veterans' Day and Thursday, November 28, 2002 for the observance of Thanksgiving Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. October 2002 �SIONA: 'Leading the Way' Convention Delegates Chart Course For Strong U.S. Fleet, Worker Rights On the first anniversary of September 11, delegates representing the dozen affiliated organizations of the Seafarers International Union of North America (SIUNA) remembered the victims and heroes and also vowed to keep fighting for working families. The delegates met Sept. 11-12 who proclaimed support for the for the SIUNA's 241h convention, merchant marine and for workhosted by the Paul Hall Center for ers' rights. Addressing the conMaritime Training and Education vention were (in order): U.S. Rep. in Piney Point, Md. During the Neil Abercrombie CD-Hawaii); quinquennial gathering, they ITF General Secretary David called for actions to boost the Cockroft; American Maritime OfU.S.- and Canadian-flag mer- ficers President Michael McKay; chant marine, improve the living Maryland State and District of standards of working families, Columbia AFL-CIO President remain active and effective in Fred Mason, Jr.; Marine Enginpolitics, organize new members, eers' Beneficial Association and support the work of the President Ron Davis; Masters, International Transport Workers' Mates & Pilots President Tim Federation (ITF) in its fight Brown; U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert; against runaway-flag shipping. An estimated 250 delegates Maryland Lt. Governor Kathleen and guests attended the conven- Kennedy Townsend; Maryland tion, which featured the theme Comptro1ler William Donald "Leading the Way for Working Schaefer; Maersk Line, Ltd. Families." They heard from a CEO John F. Reinhart; AFL-CIO notable lineup of guest speakers President John Sweeney; Rear Adm. David L. Brewer Ill, commander, U.S. Military Sealift Command; U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao; and AFLCI O Maritime Trades Department Vice President Ernie Whalen. In addition, SIUNA affiliates reported on their recent activities, and delegates elected by acclamation President Michael Sacco and Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. Sacco was re-elected while Heindel succeeded John Fay, who did not seek re-election. Nineteen vice presidents also were chosen by the convention. They are Theresa Hoinsky, Donna Walsh, Henry "Whitey" Disley, Gunnar Lundeberg, Tom Orzechowski, Nick Celona, Dean Corgey, Rene Lioeanjie, Kennett Mangram, Nick Marrone, Joseph Soresi, Augie Tellez, Roman Gralewicz, Jorge Cruz, Surinder Bhanot, James Martin, Orlando Diaz, Herb Perez and John Spadaro. Topics on the convention agenda included port security, the SIUNA President Michael Sacco (left) tells convention delegates that the U.S. Merchant Marine answered the call on September 11, and today "remains at the ready for whatever comes next, whether it's in Iraq or anywhere else. And it's not just Seafarers-all of our brothers and sisters throughout maritime labor are ready to go." New Maersk Line II/ISP Ships Signal II/lore Jabs far SIU SIU-contracted and Norfolk, Va.-based Maersk Line, Ltd. on Sept. 25 announced plans to purchase four modem Panamax "G-class" vessels that it will operate under the U.S. flag beginning this month. The vessels replace four older and slower ships enrolled in the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). The move means new jobs for the SIU because the four replacement ships-the Maersk Missouri, Maersk Carolina, Maersk Georgia and Maersk Virginia-carry more unlicensed personnel than the vessels they're supplanting in the MSP. Additionally, the contract covering the new ships calls for increased wages for Seafarers. "Maersk Line has been an extremely reliable anchor for the U.S. Department of Defense, and this latest announcement reinforces their commitment to the MSP," stated SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. "One intent of the MSP was to bring in new tonnage under the American flag, and that's exactly what is happening." The G-class ships-built between 1997 and 2002- also signal increased productivity. Each vessel has 4,300 TEU capacity, which is nearly three times that of the ships they're replacing. Also, each of the newer vessels is 958 feet long, with a beam of 106 feet a draft of 44 feet. Each ship can travel at greater than 24 knots. Maersk Line will operate the four vessels in liner service between the U.S. East Coast and ports in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, the company announced. "Maersk Line, Ltd. 's continued investment in modernizing and upgrading its U.S. flag fleet will increase the containership capacity and capability available to support the needs of the sealift readiness October 2002 requirements of the U.S. military as well as our commercial customers," said Ken Gaulden, senior vice president of marketing and government relations. He added, ""This direct U.S.-flag service will shorten transit times, improve service reliability and provide added cargo security." John Clancey, Maersk lnc.'s chairman, stated, "Maersk Line, Ltd. has assembled the largest U.S.flag fleet in the industry and is proud of that accomplishment. We are working hard to remove various impediments that have stifled growth and investment in the U.S. merchant fleet. In this instance, we were successful. However, many impediments still remain that must be addressed to ensure that a healthy U.S. merchant fleet is available to support our nation's foreign commerce and national security needs." Maersk Line, Ltd. supports each of the branches of the U.S. military by providing ocean transportation services under contract with the Military Traffic Management Command and vessel operations services for the Military Sealift Command; and is a participant in the Voluntary Intennodal Sealift Agreement. 'G-Class' Ships At a Glance Years Built: 1997 (2 vessels), 1998 (1 vessel), 2002 (1 vessel) Capacity: 4,300 TEUs each Speed: 24.2 knots Length: 958 feet Beam: 106 feet Draft: 44 feet The Southern Maryland Firemen's Association Honor Guard presents the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance to open the convention. war against terrorism, extending and expanding the Maritime Security Program, fairness for U.S. mariners and U.S.-flag companies, freedom of association, and Gulf Coast organizing_. Delegates also examined such issues as "paycheck deception," health care, retirement security and political action. President Sacco during his acceptance speech at the end of the convention noted, "During the past two days, we've laid out our objectives. Some are specific to the SIUNA, but many are part of the overall agenda of the AFLCIO. And really, most of them boil down to one word: fairness. We want fair treatment for our members-and for all workers across the country and around the world. Good wages and benefits, safe working conditions, a voice in the workplace-that's what unions are all about. That's what the SIUNA is all about." He concluded, "We learned a lot of lessons on September 11. One of those lessons is that we cannot take tomorrow for granted. That's why I challenge every- one in this room to rededicate yourselves to the SIUNA and the labor movement. Give your best effort every day on behalf of the people you represent. Get results that will benefit the membership. Continue 'leading the way for working families.' At the same time, we must never forget the people who-worked so hard in the past to ensure that our union stayed strong and on a steady course. More convention coverage appears on pages 5 and 10-14. "This is our time in history. I know we'll be smart enough and strong enough and dedicated enough to make the most of it." The SIUNA was chartered in 1938. It consists of 12 autonomous affiliate unions, including the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, which is the largest U.S. union representing merchant mariners in the deep sea, Great Lakes and inland trades. Maersk Tanker Reflags U.S. Early last month, SIU members crewed up the double hull tanker Maersk Rhode Island, a former British-flagged ship that now sails under the U.S. flag. The vessel is owned and operated by Norfolk, Va.-based Maersk Line, ltd. Maersk took delivery of the Rhode Island on Sept. 6, a week later than originally planned. The ship departed Hong Kong on Sept. 9 to pick up its first load in Korea, with discharge scheduled to take place either in Panama or Los Angeles. The Rhode Island is a 35,000 tonnage clean product tanker. It is 562 feet long and 90 feet wide. SIU to Crew 'Ice-Class' Ship Seafarers will crew a newly contracted vessel for the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) which mainly will be used for annual resupply missions to the McMurdo station in Antarctica and Thule Air Force Base in Greenland. SIU-contracted Osprey Ship Managment won the contract, MSC announced last month. The agreement, which could last as long as 51 months, calls for the Liberian-flagged Kariba to re- flag under the Stars and Stripes before the end of the year. The ship will be renamed and is scheduled to begin MSC-chartered operations in December, when the vessel reports to Port Hueneme, Calif. The Kariba is a 521-foot long ice-class cargo ship, MSC announced. In addition to its resupply missions, the vessel will carry· ammunition and general cargo for hospitals. The ship will replace the Green Wave. Seafarers LOS 3 �Report: FOC Ship Linked to Al Qaeda Case Demonstrates Need for Ownership Transparency Fifteen Pakistanis with suspected links to the terrorist organization Al Qaeda were arrested in August aboard a flag-of-convenience ship in Italy, according to news reports which first surfaced in mid-September. The case involves a Tongaflagged ship that has changed names four times in two years and changed flags twice during that span. The owner apparently is a Greek national who lives in Romania, according to authorities. However, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation, in a potentially galling twist, some records indicate the involvement of what appears to be a storefront registration office: Delaware-based Nova Management, Inc. That company in turn may be linked to another Delaware company, Sea Crystal Enterprises Inc.-which has been incorporated since 1997 but has no address nor phone number available, according to the Delaware Secretary of State's office. "It's another example of FOCs often being untraceable, or at minimum being deceptive," noted SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, who serves as vice chairman of the ITF's Seafarers' Section and who recently testified before Congress about the threat of runaway-flag ships to U.S. security. "We've said all along that these are the types of problems you face with FOCs." Italian authorities seized the vessel Sarah in early August off the island of Sicily. The 15 Pakistanis were charged with "association" to commit terrorist acts, according to reports in The Hamilton Spectator and The Washington Post and according to information gathered from the ITF. The authorities reportedly acted on a tip provided by U.S. naval intelligence officers. An Italian police official told reporters that the suspects apparently were not planning an attack on Italy, but may have planned to transfer to another vessel and attack elsewhere. "We are certain that these people are part of a terrorist organization and we are almost certain that the organization is Al Qaeda," the official stated. "It was obvious that these men were not sailors or even normal immigrants." The vessel also included eight Romanian crew members, who are not believed to have been charged. In fact, some or all of those mariners had contacted the ITF for assistance in securing unpaid wages. The ITF was investigating when authorities seized the vessel, which had received orders from an unknown source to pick up the Pakistanis. At various points since the year 2000, the Sarah has sailed under the flags of Tonga, Bolivia, and Sao Tome and Principe. It has changed names from (in order) Nova to Nova Glory to Lory to Ryno to Sarah. This case supports the contentions of the SIU, the ITF and others who state that the FOC system is a scam that threatens security and harms workers. The union and the federation expanded on those points June 13 during a hearing before the Special Oversight Panel on the Merchant Marine-part of the Armed Services Committee. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) chaired the session and stated, as the hearing began, "From my view of certain registries, it is apparent that we have virtually no idea who owns, or who controls a number of these ships. It is also clear to me that we likewise lack a clear understanding of who is manning these vessels-or even whether the documents they hold are valid-or even whether they have the required training." Representing the SIU and the ITF (an international federation of 594 transport trade unions in 136 countries representing approximately 5 million transport workers), Heindel said the FOC system "provides a hiding place for shipowners to avoid the restrictions of international law, where states sell their sovereignty to those wishing to avoid flag state interference in safety, environmental or labor standards and the transparen- Notice: NMU Upgraders Beginning Oct. 1 (this month), all applicants working under NMU benefit plans who want to attend the Paul Hall Center must apply through the admissions office in Piney Point instead of through Terry Hayes (Montgomery) in New York. Students should apply for school well in advance of the class they want to attend, in order to increase the likelihood of available space. To obtain an application, members may go to their local hiring hall, complete the application in the back of the LOG or contact the admissions office at (301) 9940010 to have one sent by mail. Along with your application you must send a copy of your z-card; proof of 120 days sailing in the previous year; proof of one day (at least) sailing in the last six months prior to the date the course begins; a copy of your union book (page with pie- cy of their corporate structure. "And herein lies one of the most serious deficiencies with the FOC system- the lack of transparency in corporate structure-that both the ITF and SIU view as a facilitator of transnational criminal activities and terrorism. FOC vessels have been linked to the registration of hijacked ships, phantom ships, fraudulent mariner documentation, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing, illegal alien smuggling and, most recently to international terrorism." He said that the lack of transparency in the corporate structure of FOCs "is a threat to national and maritime security." ture); and any discharges required for a U.S. Coast Guard-regulated course. Upon receipt of your application by the admissions office, it will be evaluated for the course(s) you want to attend, and you will be contacted directly. If you are scheduled for class and want the school to arrange your travel, you must go to your local union hall no later than 14 days prior to your arrival date to fill out the necessary paperwork for the school to arrange your transportation. All classes are filled on a first come, first served basis and there are waiting lists for classes once filled. If you have any questions about upgrading at the Paul Hall Center, please feel free to contact the admissions office at the aforementioned phone number or contact your local port agent. Any updates concerning these procedures will be announced in future editions of the LOG and at the monthly membership meetings. AB Lagana Is First Seafarer to Win ACE Award AB Jeffrey Allan Lagana has added yet another "first" to his career as a Seafarer- that of "Adult Leamer of the Year," an award presented by the American Council on Education (ACE). The Adult Learner of the Year Award is presented annually to a student who uses ACE college credit recommendations to earn a college degree or advance his or her career. The recipient must show outstanding achievements to the community or workplace while successfully balancing a family, career and education. Following his 1995 graduation from St. Mary's Ryken High School in Leonardtown, Md., Lagana, enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, as an engineering major. After three semesters, he realized he did not wish to pursue engineering but wasn't sure exactly what he wanted except to get away on his own and experience life as an adult. So it was that in January 1997, at age 19, Lagana found himself at the Paul Hall Center in the first class of the revamped unlicensed apprentice program. His leadership qualities were evident, and he was selected to be the chief bosun for Class 561. His first voyage during his training was aboard the Sea-Land Hawaii. He has been an active union member ever since, enjoying the chance to "see and experience a vast number of places and people that many never have the opportunity First in Line to Support SPAD SIU President Michael Sacco (right) last month wrote a check to the Seafarers Political Activity Donation fund and secured the first jacket issued through the new SPAD promotional program. Accepting the donation is SPAD Chairman and SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. As reported in previous issues of the LOG, the core program includes SPAD merchandise available to Seafarers (including members who formerly were in the NMU) who contribute to the fund through a checkoff authorization found on the vacation application (and also available at the union halls). The jacket is available to members who make a one-time donation of $300 or more in addition to their check-off authorization. 4 Seafarers LOG to do in a lifetime." Lagana continued to upgrade both his vocational and academic skills while sailing. He was one of the first students from the unlicensed apprentice program to complete the Able Seaman course. He also received three college credits for successfully completing all the requirements for English 102: Composition and Literature, and later became the first Seafarer to earn his Nautical and Technology Science Certificate at the school. This achievement, coupled with other credit courses recommended by ACE, provided him the incentive to apply for- and win-one of the yearly $20,000 scholarships for Seafarers sponsored by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan in 2001. With scholarship in hand, the deep sea member continued his studies full time at the University of Maryland, where he maintained a 4.0 grade point average. In August of this year, the 24year-o ld completed his degree with a double major of environmental science and policy (with a concentration in mapping and data management) and geography (with a specialization in geographic information systems and computer cartography). Lagana said that working in Following the awards ceremony, Jeff Lagana (third from right) is congratulated by (from left) Paul Hall Center Director of Education Bill Eglinton, . SIU President Michael Sacco, ACE VP Susan Porter Robinson, SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel and Jan Downing from Maersk Line, Ltd. the maritime industry has afford- deserving. ed him the opportunity to travel to Thanks to generous assistance numerous countries throughout from Maersk Line, Ltd., Lagana, the world where he has witnessed . who has been working aboard the many different cultures and land- Maersk Texas on its South scapes. He found many of those America run, was able to take views to be disturbing, particular- part in the Sept. 19 ceremony at ly in developing countries where ACE headquarters in Washpeople are less fortunate. He ington, D.C., where he was preanticipates launching a career that sented with a plaque and an will combat the degradation of engraved silver bowl. the world's three most important Joining Lagana at the award elements-land, water and air. ceremony were his parents, And now Lagana is the first Yvonne and Allan Lagana, his Paul Hall Center student to win grandmother and his girlfriend as the annual Adult Learner of the well as SIU President Michael Year award from the American Sacco, Sill Secretary-Treasurer Council on Education's College David Heindel and Bill Eglinton, Credit Recommendation director of education at the Paul Service. As one of 15 Hall Center. Also in attendance national entrants, the judges unanimously were Jan Downing from Maersk picked him as the most Line, Ltd. and members of the ACE advisory board, state affiliate directors, ACE national coordinators, invited members of the Left: Jeffrey Lagana's local business community and proud parents, Allan local universities, and Dr. and Yvonne Lagana, Nicholas Allen, provost and chief are visibly moved by academic officer at the University the educational award of Maryland, College Park, where given to their son. Lagana completed his studies. October 2002 �Labor's Brave Response To September 11 Attacks Sheds New Light on Unions Speakers Cite Ongoing Need to Organize The American labor movement now in a race for governor of that was tested September 11, 2001, and it state. passed with flying colors. Although She said that we should respect hundreds of union members were those who died in the terrorist attacks among the victims of terrorist attacks of a year ago and honor the heroes at the World Trade Center, the who put their lives at risk. And, if it Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, many can be said that any good has come more contributed to the relief efforts. out of the attacks, it is that Americans Fire fighters, emergency services and more fully appreciate the freedoms medical workers, iron workers, .car- they have, such as the rights of penters, operating engineers-and women, the rights of religious tolerseafarers-among others, stepped up ance, the right to organize. without hesitation in the hours and days after the attacks. That infamous event happened exactly one year ago to the day of the start of the SIUNA convention, and many of the speakers at the quinquennial gathering last month at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. mentioned the new recognition earned by labor-America's working people-not only as victims, "This country is strong because we have strong unions," said but also as heroes. SIUNA President Michael Sacco Townsend. "We [the Kennedy famiopened the meeting, affirming that ly] understood that this country was union members have shown the made strong because people stood up world by their act1v1tles on for those who couldn't speak up for September 11 that they are a vital part themselves." But, she added that we of the community. "People who pre- as a country must do a better job with viously knew nothing about the labor such issues as health care, increased movement suddenly became aware educational opportunities and help that union members are some of the everyday heroes who helped keep our nation running," he said. U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (DHawaii) agreed, noting "the ·best way we can honor tho e who fell one year a o toda ... is to carry on our busiand women in free ' ocieties, able to organize ourselves collectively for the benefit not just of Many of the speakers at the ourselves but for those we represent." SIUNA convention addressed the He acknowledged that the role of critical importance of maintaining a labor is recognized in protecting and · viable U.S. Merchant Marinedefending the values of working peoincluding the need to extend and ple everywhere, but that some people expand the Maritime Security are trying to break down labor's misProgram; maintain the nation's cabosion. In particular, he cited the ongotage laws; and curb flag-of-conveing struggle by members of the fire nience ship registries. They noted fighters and police unions who, after that when U.S. mariners answered their incredible ordeal in the afterthe call following the terrorist attacks math of the terrorist attacks, can't on September 11, 2001, it reaffirmed even get a pay raise. "Organized the need to maintain a pool of welllabor can no longer be passive," he trained civilian mariners ready to said. crew the nation's military support "Beyond words and rhetoric," ships that are so vital to any war Abercrombie added, "it's action that effort. counts." He brought up the fact that David Cockroft, general secretary the United States is the richest counof the International Transport try in the world but doesn't have a Workers' Federation (ITF), stated universal health -care service to take that after the events of September 11, care of its workers, and stated that 2001, "things changed a great deal," foreign-flag interests continue to including within the transportation attack the Jones Act. The only way to industry. The federalization of securicombat these anti-worker views is to ty at airports and the testing of shipvote for people in Congress who will ping containers in port are but two of enforce the laws of this country on the great number of modifications behalf of working people, not against taking place in the United States and them. "It's the winners in Congress who set the agenda," he stated, and urged those present at the convention to support candidates who support working families. "We have to work for it. We have to be committed." A labor activist for more than 35 years, Fred D. Mason Jr. currently is president of the Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO. He spoke about the challenges of organizing. "We all lose when we fail to organize," he said. While acknowledging that organizing campaigns usually are quite difficult, Mason stressed the need for unions to increase their efforts, especially since most workers in this country don't have a voice at work. One person who has always been Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kencommitted to fighting for working nedy Townsend cited the critical men and women is Maryland Lt. role played by merchant mariners Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, following the Sept. 11 attacks. for our senior members, particularly in the area of prescription drug costs. William Donald Schaefer, comptroller of the state of Maryland (and former Maryland governor and Baltimore mayor), talked about the role of labor unions in his state and how they helped him find ways to reduce the deficit. As a good friend of the SIU, he urged voters in Maryland to vote for Townsend, a strong supporter of labor unions. Organizing has been the top priority for John Sweeney since he was elected president of the AFL-CIO in 1995. Whether the issue is workers' rights, health care, fair trade, retirement security or any of the other important concerns, Sweeney has led the fight for all workers, noted Sacco. As the convention delegates and guests paused to remember those who died doing their jobs and helping others, Sweeney noted that those heroes remind us of the tough year it's been for working families. Terrorism and corporate greed were the depressing highlights of the year. But on a more positive note, he said, the workers have "demonstrated the resilience of our values and the value of our work." Sweeney said that the SIU and AFL-CIO President John Sweeney (left) and SIUNA President Michael Sacco express their commitment to organizing. AFL-CIO stood tall behind President Bush to fight the enemy, but now it appears that the president is undermining the collective bargaining rights for many Americans like those working in the airline industry, the construction trades and the police and fire department members who worked so tirelessly after September 11 and are still waiting for raises. "That is no way to treat the workers of America, no way to treat our heroes," he said. He added that corporate America has been waging war against the workers year after year. More people have been thrown out of work, losing pensions and basic health benefits while the government sends American jobs overseas. The labor movement in America needs to find new solutions, Sweeney said. Business, government and labor must work together to protect our way of life. American workers need more protections-more jobs, minimum wage, public education, a guarantee to collective bargaining. Sweeney stated that the federation must "do a better job of educating our members and mobilizing them on Election Day." Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao said she would continue to seek out the SIU and other labor unions for input into "creating good, safe and well-paying jobs for all Americans." She also spoke about how the SIU, along with other unions-with no time for planning-answered the call for help in the height of chaos and confusion following the attacks in New York and Washington. Chao concluded that both President Sacco and President Bush care about people, and that the Bush administration "is proud to call you partners in defending America's freedom and in strengthening America's economy." Need for Strong U.S. Fleet n s ct October 2002 throughout the world. Cockroft noted that the ITF is particularly concerned with the FOC scam, which dominates much of the world's shipping. He said his organization has succeeded in eliminating a few small flags, like that of the country of Tonga and soon, Cambodia, and is now working hard to get rid of the Liberian registry. He acknowledged that the Paul Hall Center has a good infrastructure to keep a strong U.S. Merchant Marine going and that the ITF "is deeply involved in everything you're doing to defend the U.S. fleet." The ITF also is concerned with strong and effective security in the maritime industry, including the need for real identity documents and acknowledgement aboard each ship as to who actually owns and controls it, Cockroft added. Captain William Schubert, head of the U.S. Maritime Administration, stated that the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks is a time to reflect on the horrific events of the The ITF is concerned with strong and effective security in the maritime industry, stated David Cockroft, ITF general secretary. past year as well as a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the SIUNA. He said he recently attended the christening of the Enduring Freedom, the latest of six new SIUcrewed NY Waterway ferries, and that there could be "no greater tribute to the thousands of innocent Americans who lost their lives on that day." (Operation Enduring Freedom also is the name of the U.S. war against terrorism.) Schubert spoke about the close cooperation and tradition of working together enjoyed by MarAd and the SIU to create a strong merchant marine and a strong U.S.-flag fleet. In that vein, he stated his top priority as maritime administrator is the reauthorization of the MSP program. "This is not a political agenda," he said. "We won't have a voice unless we have a U.S.-flag fleet." Another strong supporter of the U.S. Merchant Marine is John Reinhart, chief executive officer at Maersk Line, Ltd., which is a major carrier for the Department of Defense. He confirmed that Maersk has 54 ships under the U.S. tlag-27 operated with pride by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and 27 in the commercial trade, and that his company will continue to invest in others, like the recently converted Maersk Rhode Island. Reinhart spoke about the rich tradition of the U.S. Merchant Marine and expressed his belief that with strong leadership and cooperation, "we can create opportunities." He stated that many people are trying to tear down the U.S.-flag fleet, but that with a common vision, the future of the industry will be bright. That vision includes expanding and extending the MSP. "I want to work with you to make a future better for the U.S. Merchant Marine," he said. Though the industry is threatened, Reinhart asserted that with one voice, "we will make John Reinhart, CEO at Maersk Line, Ltd., is a strong supporter of the U.S. Merchant Marine. the flag stronger." The MSC is one of the SIU's best partners and is the world's largest employer of U.S. Merchant Mariners. Rear Admiral David L. Brewer III, commander of MSC, said there are currently 3,800 civilian merchant mariners (CIVMARS) and 1,200 "contract jobs," and that his goal is to increase that number over the next five years. He spoke about Operation Enduring Freedom and the work done by CIVMARS as well as other mariners, including members of the SIU, in that action-including pumping fuel, delivering ammunition and cargo, carrying a fleet hospital to Guantanamo, Cuba, and getting the USNS Comfort ready for aid in the rescue activities in Manhattan. Brewer added that the MSC also is sailing tugboats and small harbor craft, piloting commercial helicopters, helping the Marine Corps in their movements and sailing combat stores ships to all parts of the world. In closing, Brewer spoke about the Navy Jack, the flag that was flown by Commodore Hopkins in the Continental Navy in 1775, on which is written "Don't Tread on Me." He said our enemy should heed those words, and noted that the U.S. Merchant Marine is delivering more than logistics. "They are delivering freedom." Continued on page 10 Seafarers LOG 5 �CIVMARs Sail into San Diego The 35 ships of the Military Sealift Command's Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force are the lifeline to U.S. Navy ships at sea. Providing fuel, food, ammunition, spare parts and other supplies, these vessels enable the Navy fleet to operate at top efficiency at all times. This fleet is composed of ocean tugs, fast combat support ships, oilers, ammunition ships and combat stores ships, as well as two hospital ships that are kept in a reduced operating status. All are government owned vessels crewed by civil service merchant mariners (CIVMARs). The three vessels pictured on this page--the USNS Shasta, USNS Guadalupe and USNS Niagara Falls-are crewed for the Military Sealift Command by CIVMARS in the SIU's Government Services Division (which includes the old NMU). USNS SHASTA - The USNS Shasta (T-AE 33) is one of seven ammunition ships in the Military Sealift Command. The 564-foot vessel, whose area of command is in the Pacific, can sail at 20 knots. The Shasta was recently in voyage repair at 3200 Street in San Diego, where these two photos were snapped. Above, ABs Jaime Columna and Mike Goodman stand watch. Below, AB Evan Hastings has the run of the deck on a forklift truck. USNS GUADALUPE - Also in for minor repairs in San Diego when these photos were taken, the USNS Guadalupe (TA0-200) is one of 13 oilers in the Military Sealift Command fleet. Above, AB Maintenance Alf redo Bagtas works on deck. At left amid the repairs are (from left) AB John Albers, 2nd Assistant Engineer Mike Colpen and Pumpman Clarence Pearson. Notice Unlicensed Apprentice Program For individuals interested in attending the unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, please note that there has been some misinformation, particularly via messages on the world wide web about the school's apprentice program. To qualify for the program applicants must be at least 18 years of age (or 17 years of age with parental consent). This requlrement USNS NIAGARA FALLS - As one of six combat stores ships in the Military Sealift Command fleet, the USNS Niagara Falls (TAFS 3) provides supplies to U.S. Navy ships at sea, including fresh, frozen and chilled food; dry provisions; repair parts; clothing; and mail. Working on deck is Bosun's Mate Robert Sanchez. No Worries on the Cape Gibson is necessary to comply with Coast Guard regulations. There is no upper age limit for individuals wish· ing to participate in the program. The program provides training for entry·levet positions, and includes practfoal work on a vessel. The program is physically rigorous. Teamwork is stressed and apprentices live in open-berthing dormitories and take meals together. Applicants must be able to meet certain physical requirements, specified by United States Coast Guard regulations and maritime industry standards. tf you are interested in attending the school, please call (301) 994-0010, ext. 5342~ or visit VJWW· seafarers.erg. School Completes Renovation Of New Hotel Building "This is probably one of the biggest accomplishments we've had at the school," said SIUNA President Michael Sacco at a ceremony Sept. 11 to open the new hotel on the grounds of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Helping cut the ribbon to dedicate the building were SIUNA Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, Plans Administrator Lou Delma, Paul Hall Center Vice President Don Nolan and SIUNA Trustee Michael DiPrisco, director of labor relations at Crowley Maritime. As vocational schooling becomes increasingly vital for Seafarers, the 94 single-occupancy rooms allow upgrading students to have their own room. Formerly an administration building, the new hotel is located behind the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum. The totally refurbished facility has many of the comforts of home. Three study carrels with computer stations are located in the lobby, and each room is internet-ready. There is a vending machine area on the main floor as well as a laundry room on each floor of the 3-story building. Additionally, the facility houses a main laundry for housekeeping staff. The as-yet unnamed building was scheduled to be "Hang loose" is the word from the galley gang aboard the Cape Gibson. Posing on deck for a group shot are Chief Steward Brian Cushing, Chief Cook Donna Moore, Chief Cook Susan Rafferty, Assistant Cook Danilo Ramos and SAs Mohamed Ali, Nasser Kassim, Fakhruddin Malahi, Nasser Sallahaldin and Mohsen Hubair. 6 Seafarers LOG , , Among the assets of the new hotel are an attractive courtyard (left) and well-furbished single-occulllll~~~~E:~Ztk=S::'.;J pancy rooms. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new hotel are (from left) Plans Administrator Lou Delma, SIUNA President Michael Sacco, Trustee Michael DiPrisco, Paul Hall Center VP Don Nolan and SIUNA Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. ready for occupancy Oct. l (after the LOG went to press). The Paul Hall Center, in its continued quest to make U.S. merchant mariners the best trained in the world, also will soon start construction of classrooms for a small-arms firing course. The facility will include one indoor classroom, one outdoor classroom, restrooms, hand and eyewash stations, a weapons-cleaning station, and a protected vault to store firearms. The new building will be on the grounds of the fire fighting school. October 2002 �Left: Pictured aboard the USNS Bellatrix in New Orleans are (from left) Wiper Bill York, AB Arthur Machado (who is in charge of shipboard security), AB Samuel Spears and AB Harold Boone. Labor Mourns Zenga William F. "Willie" Zenga, retired business manager of Local 25 of the International Union of Operating Engineers Marine Division and retired vice president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD), passed away on Labor Day, Sept. 2, in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was 79. "He was a close and dear friend, going back to the old days," recalled SIU and MTD President Michael Sacco. "Willie was very active in organizing and he especially was active in promoting a dredging program for New York and New Jersey." MTD Vice President Ernie Whalen worked extensively with Zenga at Local 25. "I had the privilege of working with Willie Zenga for more than 17 years. In his 55 years of service to the Operating Engineers and to Local 25, he was a dedicated voice for the dredgemen," Whelan said. "Also, as business manager of Local 25 and as vice president of the MTD, he was an outspoken advocate for our nation's ports." Retired SIU Vice President West Coast George McCartney knew Zenga through maritime port councils and central labor councils. "He was a great guy, very sincere and dedicated," McCartney stated. Local 25 represents dredgemen, drillers and boat operators in 38 states. Zenga served as an official at Local 25 since its inception in 1959. Other than during his service in the U.S. Navy in World War II, he was active in the Operating Engineers since graduating from Dickerson High School in Jersey City, N.J. in 1939. "He did a tremendous amount of work to promote the maritime and dredging industries," noted SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. "He served on a number of key maritime committees in New York and New Jersey, and he was a tireless advocate for the membership." Donations in the name of Brother Zenga may be made to The American Heart Association for the State of Florida, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742. Altair, Bellatrix Crews Serious About Security While maintaining a ship in reduced operating status (ROS) presents its own set of challenges that may differ from those aboard fully crewed vessels, at least one important thing is the same. "We are extremely serious about security," notes AB Arthur Machado, who effectively serves as the chief of security on the USNS Bellatrix, which is maintained in ROS alongside the sister ship USNS Altair in New Orleans. "We're on watch around the clock, we make rounds aboard the vessels and of course we check anyone and everyone who comes aboard." Operated by American Overseas Marine (AMSEA), the Bellatrix and Altair are known as fast sealift ships or SL-7s. They are part of the U.S. Military Sealift Command fleet of vessels that supports U.S. armed forces. Both vessels long ago were modified to provide roll-on/roll-off capabilities, along with helicopter handling and storage facilities. Bosun Tom Lister USNS Bellatrix In this March 1998 photo, MTD VP Willie Zenga (left) and President Michael Sacco (right) welcome the president of the AFLCIO, John Sweeney, to meetings in Las Vegas. SA Tonya Johnson, USNS Altair Each ship is roughly 946 feet long, 106 feet wide and can travel at 30 knots. The vessels left port last month to avoid rough weather. AB Arthur Machado and AB Hennie Haylock USNS Bellatrix Recertified Steward Norman Jackson of the Bellatrix and AB James Stimage of the Altair are quite stern when it comes to helping enforce the vessels' security policies. Liberator Crew Memorializes Brother Brooks NMU Pensioner Dudley "Doug" Brooks, 76, passed away April 10. In keeping with bis wishes to be forever at sea, the late mariners' ashes on June 24 were scattered from aboard the SIU-crewed Lykes Liberator. Conducted by Captain David A. Sulin, the services were held as the vessel made its way back to New Orleans from a voyage to Europe. "I waited until the return portion of our voyage to conduct the ceremony as I thought it only fitting that Doug should at least symbolically make one more ocean voyage," Captain Sulin said in a letter he wrote to Brother Brooks' widow, Mrs. Winfred Brooks, shortly after the services. Captain Sulin in Steward Leonard T. Benton stands before the remains of Brother Dudley Brooks (in wooden box), a family wreath and the Holy Bible at the start of the ceremony. October 2002 past years had been a shipmate of Brother Brooks, as had the Liberator's first assistant engineer, Robert Hale. The vessel's entire crew, excluding those who were on duty, joined them during the memorial service. Besides Captain Sulin and Hale, those taking part in the services included: ABs Joe Morgan, Jerry M. Devoe Jr. and Juan A. Cepeda, OS Frank Bennet, Electrician George W. Bieselin, Wiper Alexandro Tolnaci, DEU Norman Obehi, Chief Steward Leonard T. Benton, Chief Cook Leonard Archie, Chief Mate Jeffrey C. Bridges and Chief Engineer Jude Y. Petroski. Born Oct. 6, 1925, Brother Brooks joined the NMU on April 24 1945. The Youngstown, La. native first went to sea aboard the Augutem, a U.S. Army transport vessel. A member of the steward department, he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Brooks last worked aboard the Tillie Lykes and retired Oct 1, 1997. He lived in New Orleans. Captain David A. Sulin, front left, conducts the June 24 burial at sea services aboard the Lykes Liberator for Brother Dudley Brooks who passed away April 10. Also participating in the services were, from left, Chief Engineer Jude Y. Petroski, Steward Leonard T. Benton, Chief Cook Leonard Archie, First Assistant Engineer Robert Hale, and Wiper Alexandru Tolnaci. The USNS Altair (above) and its sister ship, the USNS Bellatrix, were built as containerships and later were acquired and converted by MSC. Remembering Brother Colantti As reported in the September LOG, Brother Robert Colantti, 55, passed away May 23. In accordance with his family's wishes, his remains were committed to the sea, on June 20 from aboard the CSX Hawaii. The shipboard memorial service included the reading of the Lord's Prayer, a moment of silence and the "Mariner's farewell salute," which was sounded on the ship's whistle. Those in attendance included Bosun Mark Trepp, Oiler Reinaldo Roman and Chief Cook Leopoldo Ruiz. Pictured above, friends and former shipmates remember Brother Colantti during a gathering in Elizabeth, N.J. before the Hawaii got under way. Brother Colantti sailed in the engine department and was a long time member of the shore gang. Seafarers LOB 7 �Seafarers came out in force to attend the Labor Day parade in Wilmington. Included in the group were Carey Heinz, Manuel Hernandez, Michael Fields, Mario Baja, Mauro Gutierrez, Maximino Dagoldol, Frank Cacayuran, Edgardo Basye, Rey Chang, James Boss, Robert Gilliam, Jesse Solis, Jesse Solis Jr., Dennis Coleman, Christina Middleton, Arthur Castro, Mark Wain, John Cox and Jeff Turkus. At left, AB Mark Wain chats with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who came to show his support for the event. Above and at left: The Cape Isabel's angled ramp is lowered to load and unload vehicles. Payoff took place aboard the Endurance on arrival in Los Angeles. From the left are Chief Cook Enrique Garrido, AB Eduardo Malabad and GSTU Jaime Castillo. Steward/Baker Russell Beyschau begins preparations for his next creative cake aboard the Endurance. From Shipboard Fire to Barbecue Flames After the Endurance docked at the new Maersk Pier 400 facility, Seafarers got down to work. Clockwise from above are AB Standby Mario Baja and AB Standby Maximina Dagolpol; QEE Tesfaye Gebregziabher and Bosun Romeo Lugtu; and AB Standby Domingo Gordian and BREC Relief Mauro Gutierrez. In mid-June, a switchboard fire disabled the CSX Expedition on a run from Tacoma, Wash. to Anchorage, Alaska. Nobody aboard the 670foot container ship was injured, and engine room personnel were able to make the necessary repairs on their own. The vessel's refrigerated cargo also suffered no ill effects since it was protected by auxiliary generators. The Expedition pulled into Anchorage just a day later than scheduled and was warmly welcomed with a dockside barbecue for the crew. Above, ABM Cleofe B. Castro (who sent these photos to the LOG) stands near the grill. At left, crew members and appreciative representatives from CSX join in the cookout. B Seafarers LOS Left: When a tall ship from Ecuador entered the port of Los Angeles recently, it was escorted by the Crowley assist tug Admiral. The tall ship-a training vessel for mariners in Ecuador-was in the area to take part in a sailboat race from San Francisco to Los Angeles. October 2002 �With the Crew on,the Rover These photos were taken during a shipboard meeting while the Rover was en route,to New York from Israel. Once the Intrepid Smp Management vessel arrived in New ¥:9r,k and completed a payoff, these picture$ ~e~"tumed over to an SIU representative for iiiCl\lsion in the LOG. ~ Left; Ta/{jng part in the union meeting aboard the Rover, an Intrepid Ship Management vessel, are, from /eft1 AB David Wright, OMU Walter Bagby and AB James Shepard. Seated in the ship's mess hall during the meeting are (from left) Wiper James Castillo, SA Yelena N. J~qsar and AB Richard O'Brien. F"'..,......'i M~~'°'~;<;~;"\;:.;:''~"~ Right: Regular shipboard meetings/flfe a way for crew ers to find out a t is$ues that may t their livelihood. From the left are OMU Cornelius Cade Jr., ABJ. Grayson and AB Richard Thomas. Chief Steward Fernando Guity, Chief Pumpman William Stone and Bosun John Habib fill out the ship's minutes form to send to headquarters. Tidying up the galley before the Rover's arrival in port is Chief Cook Eduardo Elemento. Joseph Vitela, OMU aboard the vessel, takes on diesel fuel. Chief Steward Leslie Davis is proud of the variety of items in his salad bar. On gangway watch is AB Thomas Powe. October 2002 Chief Cook Mario Martinez (right) prepares the next meal while SA Dagoberto Norales looks on. When the Seabulk Mariner docked in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. , Recertified Bosun Ramon Castro prepared to discharge the cargo. Castro sent these photos to the Seafarers LOG Seafarers LOG 9 �Labor ·Secretary Real firms Administration Support For U.S. Merchant Marine U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao strongly reaffirmed the administration's backing of the U.S.-flag fleet when she addressed the SIUNA convention Sept. 12 in Piney Point, Md. Chao also lauded the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (which hosted the convention), and credited SIUNA President Michael Sacco for his key role in promoting the U.S. Merchant Marine. "Recently, President Bush said that the Jones Act must be maintained," Chao noted. "The Jones Act is an essential element of U.S. policy that provides important economic and national security benefits to the nation, such as, among other things, maintenance of a labor base of skilled mariners. "As Secretary of Labor, let me assure you that this administration is committed to maintaining a labor base of skilled mariners as well as working with the seafarers to recruit the next generation of mariners .... I know that when we recruit these individuals, the SIU will be there to provide them with the necessary training." Chao said that President Bush's administration "is proud to call you partners in defending America's freedom and in strengthening America's economy .... It is because of your services that America sustains the strongest military force the world has ever known, and President Bush and his administration thank you for your strong sense of duty, patriotism and commitment." She also commended U.S. mariners for their response to the attacks of September ll, 2001. "In light of chaos and confusion, the seafarers did what you've always done when your country needed you, you answered the call for help. Because of this union and other maritime trades, over 160,000 people were evacuated from lower Manhattan and returned safely to their loved ones. There was no time for planning -your members instinctively sprang into action. Whether it's ferrying victims away from danger or protecting our waterways, the merchant marine indeed [is] America's fourth arm of the national defense. "I saw the spirit of sacrifice firsthand when I visited your fellow members in New Orleans and then joined a tour of the Bellatrix, an SIUcrewed vessel, where I was joined by (SIU Vice President Gulf Coast) Dean Corgey." Emphasizing her open-door policy, Chao noted, "There are no gatekeepers at the Department of Labor. We speak with everyone and we're Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao presents SIUNA President Michael Sacco with a framed copy of her Maritime Day 2002 declaration hon-· oring U.S. mariners. pushing the president's energy .plan. It's a plan that's going to eliminate our nation's dependence on foreign oil. And we also want to create hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs right here in America." Turning to the issue of port security, she stated, "You know what it's like, you know what's needed because you understand what it's like on the high seas. You know the dangers, you know the risks and you know the solutions to keep America's ports and especially the shipping sector safe and productive. And this administration will need your input as new safeguards are created and implemented." Continued on page 20 Maritime Union Presidents Advocate Continued Unity Michael McKay President, AMO 10 Seafarers LOS Unrelenting cooperation and commonality in political action are the avenues that must be taken if a strong U .S.-flag Merchant Marine is to be part of America's future landscape. This position was echoed repeatedly September 11 by the presidents from the three maritime officers' unions as they addressed the Seafarers International . Union of North America's convention at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Capt. Timothy A. Brown, of International Organization Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P); Ron Davis, Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA); and Michael McKay, American Maritime Officers (AMO) each advised delegates and guests about the need to extend and expand the current Maritime Security Program, and the crucial necessity to preserve the Jones Act. Each also reflected on the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and how it forever changed America, especially the maritime industry. "The more I get to know your president, Mike Sacco, the more I appreciate his aggressiveness in pursuing the interests of your membership, whether it be new jobs, more types of jobs or influencing the congressional representatives in Washington to listen to the maritime guys," Brown told those in attendance. "Earlier this year Mike (Sacco) called a meeting and gave us his thoughts about what would happen to all of us if we were not able to get an extension of the current Maritime Security Program that is in place," he said. "Mike's vision is so very true. "From that point, we brought the companies in the picture, worked out some of the details and problems and then began the long process of convincing our friends in Congress that our battle was also America's battle," Brown continued. "Without a viable American Merchant Marine, America is at risk militarily and, even more ·importantly, America is at risk of being taken advantage of by our trading partners." To avoid such a state of affairs, Brown said, "All of us in maritime leadership positions believe that a new program is needed. We are all working toward a program that will include tax relief for sailors who sail internationally; reduction in tonnage taxes for American carriers; an elimination of the hated ad valorum tax, which only Americans companies pay; and, hopefully, a faster depreciation schedule for Americanbuilt vessels or new vessels built foreign but re flagged American." Davis concurred and reflected on the role leadership has played over the years to sustain the merchant marine. "As maritime leaders, each of us stands sentry ensuring that the merchant marine never becomes weak, but remains vigilant and strong," he offered. "Our nation will always need capable, professional merchant seamen to respond in a moment's notice." Davis said that in addition to the problems of national and international terrorism in the U.S., the labor movement-particularly maritime labor-faces many future challenges. He is confident, however, that the industry will overcome these obstacles. "Whether it's renewing the Maritime Security Program, advancing cargo preference laws or safeguarding the Jones Act, the MEBA is working together with the SIU and all of you to ensure our future," he assured. "With the SIU and MEBA coordinating efforts in unity and friendship, our future is bright." After reflecting on the appropriateness of the convention's theme (Leading the Way for Working Families), McKay said the SIUNA has been out in front and taking the lead in battling for the most important and worthy causes affecting working families since 1938. "As we all know, there are many people who neither know these needs, nor respect these values,' McKay warned. "In our industry we see their harmful influence in the growth of flag-of-convenience cargo and cruise ships worldwide; in the relentless political battles over cargo preference and the Jones Act and on other fronts ... We learned in a terrible way one year ago today, there are people in this world who have no values at all." Continued on page 20 SIUNA President Michael Sacco (center) congratulates Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert for a great motivational address, while SIU Executive VP John Fay looks on. Convention Speakers Stress Need For Revitalized U.S.-Flag Fleet cited the critical role played by merchant mariners to keep trade routes flowing as well as moving troops and Fred D. Mason Jr., president of . supplies following the terrorist the Maryland State and District of attacks of last year. But the terrorists Columbia AFL-CIO, acknowledged also taught us that we have to protect that the U.S. depends on foreign ourselves, she said. "You truly are countries for the steel that "is so vital our fourth arm of defense." to producing the arms that we need in In her closing remarks, Townsend order to be able to defend ourselves quoted from her uncle, John F. against even greater attacks," as well Kennedy: as the automobiles we drive. Flags of I really don ~ /mow why it is that foreign registry carry these goods to us, and that, in itself, is a threat to all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it's" because the light national security, Mason stated. changes, and ships change, its He said there is a lack of transparency in registering ships and that because we all came from the sea. America needs to know which flags And it is an interesting biological fact are carrying the goods necessary for that all of us have in our veins the our daily living as well as for our exact same percentage of salt in our continued security. Mason declared blood that exists in the ocean, and, that this is a challenge for the entire therefore, we have salt in our blood, labor movement-and for the whole our sweat, and in our tears. We are courtry. ·"Seafarers demand and the tied to the ocean. And when we go citizens of this country demand a back to the sea, whether it is to sail vital, energized U.S. maritime fleet." or to watch it, we are going back As former ·deputy maritime from whence we came. "Each of you is tied to the sea," administrator, Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao has a strong affinity with she said. "You are tied to the change maritime unions. She said that of life, you are tied to the fact that President George W. Bush agrees that nothing remains the same, except our the Jones Act must be maintained at values, which is to fight for working all costs, calling it "an essential ele- men and women ... which is to proment of U.S. policy that provides tect our country in times of need. You important economic and national do that; nobody does it better." Ernie Whelan, vice president of security benefits to the nation, such as, among other things, maintenance the AFL-CJO Maritime Trades of a labor base of skilled mariners." · Department and business manager of Chao presented Sacco with a local 25 of the Operating Engineers, framed copy of a Maritime Day stressed the need to "train and eduProclamation, recognizing and cate our members ' for today's everremembering the role merchant changing times." Very little progress, mariners have played in our country he said, would have been made in the area of education without coopera-and will continue to play. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, tive efforts between management and lieutenant governor of Maryland, unions. Continued from page 5 Ot:lober 2002 �CHECKING IN Delegates and guests arrive at the auditorium of the Paul Hall Center. Directly below, SIUNA President Michael Sacco sounds the gavel, signaling the opening of the convention. Speakers addressing the convention praised the U.S. Merchant Marine and stated support for the working families' agenda. Below: Union Service Coordinator Valerie Lilja welcomes visitors to a booth highlighting programs available through Union Plus (formerly known as Union Privilege). EVERYONE PITCHES IN SIU Controller Maggie Bowen helps Unlicensed Apprentice Peter Rines prepare to escort guest speakers to the stage. Ot:taber 2002 Seafarers LOG 11 �Left: SIUNA President Michael Sacco notes that the U.S. Merchant Marine answered the call on September 11 and its aftermath. Below: SIUNA Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel (right) is congratulated by SIU Exec. VP John Fay on his election. Fay formerly served as SIUNA secretary-treasurer but did not seek reelection. ··~ .... ( . Ambrose Cucinotta Asst. VP, SIU Fred D. Mason Jr. President, Maryland State & D.C. AFL-CIO The Honorable Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) Michael R. , McKay AMO President Ed Kelly Port Agent, SIU Ron Davis MEBA President Anthony McQuay Port Agent, SIU Capt. Timothy Brown MM&P President John F. Reinhart CEO, Maersk Line t Ltd. Capt. William Schubert U.S. Maritime Administrator William Donald Schaefer Comptroller, Maryland James Malone Port Agent, SIU Ernie Whelan VP, MTD The Honorable Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Lt. Governor, Maryland Orlando Diaz VP, UIW John J. Sweeney President AFL~CIO Rear Adm. David L. Brewer Ill, USN Commander, MSC 12 Seafarers LOB The Honorable Elaine L. Chao U.S. Secretary of Labor �.. Dean Corgey SIUNAVP Kermett Mangram SIUNA VP Nicholas J. Marrone SIUNA VP Joseph T. Soresi SIUNAVP Thomas Orzechowski SIUNA VP 1 STS m. Al Herberger Retired U.S. Maritime Administrator Nick Celona Asst. VP, SIU Charles Stewart VP, SIU Edd Morris Port Agent, SIU Thomas Walsh Jr. Rep./Organizer, IPTW Michel Desjardins Exec. VP, SIU of Canada Donna Walsh President, IPTW Carl Peth HQ Rep., SIU Amos Peters Retired VP, UIW Steve Judd Port Agent, SIU Gunnar Lundeberg President, SUP John Cox Port Agent, SIU Desiree Gralewicz Sec'y-Tresurer SIU of Canada Dennis Metz Port Agent, SIU Rebecca Sleeper Port Agent, SIU George McCartney Retired VP, SIU Roman Gralewicz President, SIU of Canada Steve Edney Retired Nat'I Director, UIW Elizabeth Brown Nat'I Coordinator, SEATU Theresa Hoinsky President, Fishermen's Union Jim Martin SIU Rep. Henry Disley President, MFOW Victor Nunez Port Agent, SIU Lou Delma Plans Admin., SIU Talmage Simpkins NMU/AFL-CIO Catina Sicoli Comptroller, SIU of Canada Bill Ellis VP,UIW Rene Lioeanjie SIUNAVP George Tricker Asst. VP, SIU Angus Campbell Retired VP, SIU Maritime Committee Bryan Powell Port Agent, SIU Donald Thornton Port Agent, SIU Eugene Irish Asst. VP, UIW Neil Dietz Port Agent, SIU Dave Connolly VP, SUP Seafarers LOB 13 �COMMITTEES • Committees consisting of representatives from the SIUNA affiliates met during the convention and carried out their assignments. Each committee reported on its work to the full convention. Whether providing credentials to the delegates, reviewing resolutions submitted by the member unions, or developing recommendations for rules by which to conduct the convention, the committees work to see that the event functions democratically and efficiently. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE - James Martin, Eugene Irish, Nick Celena, Dean Corgey (Chairman), Bryan Powell and James Malone. Dave Connolly, Robert Iwata, Orlando Diaz, Roman Gralewicz (Chairman), Anthony McQuay, Michel Desjardins, Ambrose Cucinotta and James McGee. CONVENTION ARRANGEMENTS & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE - LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - Theresa Hoinsky (Chairman), Henri Franyois, Michel Galarneau, Kermett Mangram, Dennis Metz, Lonnie Partridge, John Spadaro and Charles Stewart. (Note: Not all are pictured.) John Fay, Donna Walsh (Chairman), Thomas Orzechowski, Elizabeth Brown, David Heindel, Donald Thornton and Joseph Soresi. AUDITING COMMITTEE - 14 Seafarers LOG OFFICERS' & AFFILIATES REPORTS COMMITTEE - Gunnar Lundeberg (Chairman), William Berger, Desiree Gralewicz, Nicholas Marrone, Joe Palacio, Benjamin Ross, Michael Sacco and Thomas C. Walsh Jr. (Note: Not all are pictured.) CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE - Augustin Tellez (Chairman), James Given, Steve Judd, Ed Kelly, Rene Lioeanjie, Herb Perez, Talmage Simpkins and Rebecca Sleeper. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Ot:lober 2002 �·spatchers' Report for ·neep Sea AUGUST 16 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2002 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New Yo* Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 1 6 3 7 28 33 17 17 23 18 3 1 9 3 3 2 5 0 2 0 8 22 5 18 12 14 5 21 20 2 4 3 6 0 1 7 9 2 2 19 29 26 236 15 3 Tacoma Wilmington 33 14 21 17 8 10 238 149 99 3 1 /\tgonae· - · Baltimore Guam i 1 3 1 0 0 10 17 8 4 12 4 5 21 4 11 11 11 1 0 0 0 5 9 o. 4 9 1 0 2 0 0 3 I3 0 1 11 1 2 4 1 13 9 102 15 7 110 3 0 l 0 0 3 2 7 14 24 3 4 8 7 2 3 2 0 3 4 4 0 4 0 6 0 0 0 I 1 0 1 148 47 24 0 0 0 1 1 7 4 8 6 43 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 7 ~21 5 3 5 3 24 2 15 10 Port . . ,..Algonac.. · Baltimore .Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville · Mobile . New Orleans 4 2 4 2 2 ... :New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma · Wilmington Totals · Totals All Departments 17 21 5 6 6 17 6 19 11 10 0 1 0 0 9 3 4 8 12 4 5 6 1 13 46 59 24 29 56 2 8 8 7 4 4 19 5 5 1 0 8 3 9 1 0 19 32 3 7 3 16 13 135 2 2 3 37 53 16 7 93 40 416 4 7 2 ·2 l 14 13 36 2 39 23 ·8 0 ··- =--7 27 18 23 7 5 30 3 it 18 4 ·· 4 3 34 16 2 0 17 23 24 27 235 208 • • Piney Point ............. Monday: November 4, December 2 Algonac .................. Friday: November 8, December 6 Baltimore ................ Thursday: November 7, December 5 Boston ..................... Friday: November 8, December 6 Duluth .•...................... Wednesday: November 13, December 11 Honolulu ................. Friday: November 15, December .l3 Houston .. •............... Tuesday: November 12* Monday: December 9 (*change created by Veterans' Day holiday) Jacksonville ............Thursday: November 7, December 5 Jersey City ............... Wednesday: November 20, Decemberl8 Mobile .......••....•••.... Wednesday= November 13, December 11 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans • New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 6 25 40 8 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 7 2 I 0 0 1 10 8 9 16 7 Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Loujs Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C November & December 2002 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 4 0 1 0 0 3 .0 2 4 0 2 3 4 16 15 16 2 15 28 15 1 26 6 14 1 24 7 0 0 1 3 3 5 2 0 1 0 2 10 24 10 7 5 5 0 3 2 6 1 10 8 0 2 6 16 2 8 6 11 3 1 3 8 4 8 4 0 0 1 1 0 l 0 0 6 0 4 2 17 7 0 1 4 30 4 2 0 3 5 IO 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 4 30 5 17 20 3 3 2 0 6 2 2 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 l 17 10 131 4 0 0 1 0 1 29 New York................ Tuesday: November 5, December 3 12 0 Norfolk ........... ........ Thursday: November 7, December 5 6 16 5 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: November 6, December 4 0 27 13 10 9 St. Louis ................. Friday: November 15, December 13 184 188 84 Tacoma . .................. 0 0 l 2 0 2 0 14 23 7 29 7 6 9 5 1 1 9 5 13 2 4 6 9 3 0 8 13 5 4 0 0 0 0 7 .} 9 5 45 3 7 33 2 5 43 30 13 95 35 o, 0 4 0 0 '4 8 2 7 2 0 10 43 5 0 0 0 0 4 34 22 24 8 21 9 0 13 4 0 0 1 I 10 1 6 3 8 6 2 11 3 3 2 3 0 13 5 0 0 3 1 8 11 5 10 3 110 361 2 26 194 140 2 34 514 500 306 495 9 5 1 0 0 44 27 5 4 9 1 19 56 62 12 12 0 2 30 9 12 7 0 26 2 48 16 25 18 3 0 0 0 0 65 55 313 322 147 166 908 831 649 *"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. ·day: embe 22, ece er 2()., Wilmington ............... Monday: November 18, December 16 Eat:ll port's metJling starts at 10:30 a.m. Life Ring Stays Ashore AB Boyce Wilson designed and made a life ring for the Maersk Texas-with the help of a few other crew members. It was donated to a local restaurant in Sari Antonio, Chile that is regularly patronized by the ship's crew. The ring was greatly appreciated by all and hangs proudly in a conspicuous place for everyone to see. Frorri the left aboard the vessel are AB Frank Hedge (who sent this photo to the LOG), Bosun Johnny Zepeda, Chief Steward Donna Decesare, Wilson and Chief Cook Malcolm Holmes. It was taken on the Maersk Lines, Ltd. vessel during its run along the west. coast of South America (Panama, Colombia, Peru and Chile). 5 17 0 0 0 0 0 6. 5 San Juan .................. Thursday: November 7, December 5 2 2 253 6 10 11 3 7 21 14 2 San Francisco ......... Thursday: November 14, December 12 4 2 15 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 J .Q 0 0 0 0 l 0 2 0 0 . 2 2 2 Port Everglades .......Thursday: November 14, December 12 23 15 11 5 New Orleans ........... Tuesday: November 12, December 10 2 11 12 4 2 4 3 j) _ -~-· I 29 16 8 0 2 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: November 19, December 17 1 0 I 9 1 6 3 1 0 1 9 7 18 25 13 3 3 3 14 2 4 14 34 6 13 6 3 2 6 1 3 4 0 6 29 10 3 2 30 94 87 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 I 0 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 10 16 18 5 7 11 4 30 a){d~ews Sea~arers to the Send your stories. photos LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Seafarers LOii Oatober 2002 • 15 �:N1'1U 1'1onthl31 Shipping A Registration Report • SEPTEMBER 2002 Michael Sacco, Presii:fent .John Fay, Executhte TOTAL REGISTERED AU Groups Group I Group Il Group Ill Pie~ Pr~i~etlt David Heindel, Secretarj..»~;tire,. TOTAL SIDPPED AU Groups Group I Group Il Group ill Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups Group I Group IT Group ill ,\ugusttn Telle%, Vice President CcQ,n/J'acts Tom Oruthowsld, PlcePmtdent Lakes and Inland Waters f'" ?\'~an Corgey, Plce Pre.rident Gulf Coast J. M1lnone, Vice President West CQO.St .N • Sorest Yice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram~ President Government Senices t Lioe.njk, Pice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large • • HEADQUARTERS Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Tacoma Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 6 10 3 13 4 5 6 47 1 3 0 4 2 2 0 0 2 12 7 4 0 0 0 13 6 5 6 6 3 0 27 1 0 3 0 3 1 2 0 0 17 4 18 0 10 32 14 0 6 9 31 4 10 0 4 6 65 98 35 31 0 1 5 9 0 16 0 1 0 0 0 2 52Q}Auth Way. Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, Ml 4800 l (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Altonr IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #IC, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 Port Boston Houston 0 1 0 3 l 4 New York Norfolk San Pe-Oro 7 l 0 1 3 4 O- 0 l ff ,, 0 Tacoma 2 0 20 1 Totals l 6 4 10 5 6 14 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 4 2 Harvey, LA 4 16 0 6 19 0 5 0 0 0 5 7 '1 4 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 () 0 0 4 23 0 4 17 0 2 27 72 16 25 1 3 3 4 11 0 0 7 5 27 18 0 4 39 0 0 11 2 7 0 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston. MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH Port 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4 ll 0 Boston Houston GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 9692 l 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 New York Norfolk HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 Harvey, LA San Pedro Tacoma Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 4 0 4 5 1 0 17 0 1 8 0 0 5 6 2 4 3 0 5 0 0 0 10 11 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 5 3 17 1 2 25 66 55 3 16 26 0 1 2 56 0 6 0 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St., Houston. TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSO VILLE 3315 Liberty St, Jacksonville, FL 32206 {904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99,M'ontgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302 ' (201) 435~9424 MOJlll.E 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, 1v;!.A ()2/40 Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston 2 3 0 1 0 4 3 2 0 Houston 8 3 0 3 7 Harvey, LA 0 2 0 6 2 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 3 0 0 65 0 0 0 9 6 0 0 2 New York Norfolk San Pedro 0 Tacoma 0 Totals 9 16 19 13 0 5 93 39 39 76 3 15 4 4 21 19 6 41 0 1 33 18 3 ~8 49 22 22 112 169 132 139 348 275 259 0 (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 Government Services Divisioci: (718) 832-8767 NORFOLK IJS Third SL, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 2~04 PffiLADELPHIA S. 4 St., Pbilll~lphia, PA \!H48. (215) 336-3818 PJNEVPOINT P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 POR'f EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN FRANC1SCO 35Q Fremont St., San Francisco, CA 94 J05 (415) 543-ms Government Services Division: (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 34I1 So'1th Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272· 7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOG Totals All Departments PIG-FROM-THE-PAST When Retiree Phil Rosenstein of Corpus Christi , Texas was the bosun aboard the SS Gulf Service back in December 1961, the Gulf Oil Co. tanker came upon a stranded 34-foot fishing boat, the SigmaX, which had been adrift for eight days in the Gulf of Mexico. There were 1O Cuban fishermen aboard, whom they rescued. With the help of the chief steward, who spoke Spanish, Rosenstein interviewed the men and found out they had fled Fidel Castro's Cuba and were headed for the coast of Florida. But their engine broke down and they drifted for days, constantly afraid of being picked up by Cuban gunboats. Rosenstein (in the center, posing with two of the 1O rescued men in front of their salvaged boat) said he corresponded with two of the refugees, who moved to Houston, but has since lost track of them. He thought perhaps someone might recognize them from this picture. It was the fifth rescue at sea performed by the NMU-crewed tanker in a 10-year period. October 2002 �Welcome Ashore • Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. A recertified bosun is among the 11 Seafarers who are announcing their retirements this month. Bosun Abad Calero completed the highest level of training available to members in the deck department at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Including Calero, seven of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division, one plied the Great Lakes and three navigated the inland waterways. Five of the retirees worked in the deck department, three shipped in the engine department and three sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA ELIAS C. BUNDA, 64, hails from the Philippines. Brother Bunda joined the Seafarers in 1997. He is a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1960 to 1980. The steward department member worked primarily aboard vessels operated by l..:i<.J._i\)~e1r11·~an awaii Cruises, including the Independence. Brother Bunda makes his home in Vacaville, Calif. ABAD CALERO, 61, began his SID career in 1972 in New Orleans. Born in Puerto Rico, he enhanced his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. on several occasions and completed the bosun recertification course in 1994. In addition to shipping as a bosun in the deck department, Brother Calero also worked in the engine and steward departments. He last went to sea on the SeaLand Crusader. Brother Calero makes his home in his native commonwealth in the city of Isabel a. HUGO DERMODY, 53, started his career with the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Dermody's initial oceangoing voyage for the SID was aboard Westchester Marine's Ultramax. Born in Guatemala, he worked in the deck department. Brother Dermody last shipped on the Robert E. Lee, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. He makes his home in Jefferson, La. HUGH DILLON, 68, began his SID career in 1984 in San Francisco. Brother Dillon first shipped aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Maria. Born in Jamaica, he worked in the deck department. Brother Dillon last Ot:tober 2002 went to sea on the Sea-Land Spirit. He is a resident of Punta Gorda, Fla. MATTHIAS SOLDIERER, 65, was born in Germany. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Soldierer's initial sea voyage was aboard the Marine, a United States Shipping Co. vessel. He worked in both the engine and deck departments during his career and last sailed on the SeaLand Independence. Brother Soldierer calls Long Beach, Calif. home. GEORGE WILLIAMS, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of New York. The Virginia-born mariner first went to sea aboard the Steel Navigator, operated by Isco, Inc. Brother Williams worked in the engine department and last sailed on Alice Tankship's Overseas Alice. He makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. NAGI M. ZOKARI, 67, was born in Yemen. He joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of New York. Brother Zokari's initial SID voyage was aboard the Cantigny, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. A member of the steward depart- · ment, he last worked on Tyco 's Long Lines. Brother Zokari lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. GREAT LAKES JAMES W. KUCHNICKI, 64, launched his career with the Seafarers in 1987. Born in Alpena, Mich., he served in the U.S. Navy. The deck department member worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Inland Lakes Management, Inc. His initial voyage was on the Steel T. Crapo. He last sailed on the Paul H. Townsend. Brother Kuchnicki still resides in Alpena. INLAND RODGER ALLBRITTON, 57, started his SID career in 197 6 in the port of Houston. Boatman Allbritton served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1969. The Shreveport, La. native worked primarily aboard G&H Towing vessels and shipped in both the engine and deck departments. Boatman Allbritton lives in Lake Jackson, Texas. WEBSTER DUBROC, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in New Orleans. Boatman Dubroc is a native of Louisiana and shipped in the engine and deck departments. He worked primarily aboard Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. vessels. Boatman Dubroc makes his home in Saucier, Miss. DONALD LEE JONES SR.,'61 began his career with the SIU in 1975 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Boatman Jones served honorably from 1958 to 1972. The Virginia native worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Allied Towing Co. Boatman Jones shipped in both the steward I and engine departments. He resides in Camden, N.J. Editors Note: The following brothers and sisters, all members of the former NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, recently went on pension: William Bacon, 65, engine department John Blair, 67, deck department Robert Bruno, 78, deck department (Bosun) Ancel Connor, 55, deck department Antonio Fonseca, 65, steward department Mack Little, 75, steward department Booker Oliver, 76, deck department Earnest Perry, 65, engine department Abdo Sharif, 64, deck department Paul Stephens, 71, deck department A Well-Deserved Retirement After 36-plus years in the NMU and shipping out of eight different union halls from coast to coast, Tyrone "Pat" Patrick is pleased to receive his first retirement check. Patrick started sailing in May of 1966 from the port of New York and completed his sailing career in August 2002, also in New York. He worked for many companies over the years, most recently with Nicholas Bachko and was happy about the SIU-MNU merger agreement. Originally from the Boston area, Patrick now makes his home in northwest Florida. signed the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This Act, which incorporated many provisions 1939 backed by the Seafarers International Union On Wednesday, October 2, 1939 in had passed both houses of Congress-by·sub.. Savannah, Ga., delegates from the Atlantic, stantial majorities before tt was sent Gulf and Great lakes Districts met for the pur~ Pres~dent. ~ixo!-1 fo~ hif signature•.President. "·~·~e of (iraftfng. a ~onstituti " th~..Seafarers . Nixpn said tht. ~iff m~r~ed the beginning fot+a; "tntemationaf -Uriion: ln.atf4'.f ·.·. on tfieb~ic --new era for the .tirottbfe9 ,maritfme industry .a~£t ; tion, ··wes·"«r;b¢·· y.b~d- oo·· intlU<letl' the '°' yopened the prosp~~·.q(reVjtalization of the . .:: '": : ~ .- . ... ng rules, hospi~J~,~;· · ·. · ,...,; ,., ,:. ';v '<· ·- · ':.i:/µ.,~,r~~i, maritime -·:and strike · :ft~eb . ' .·-;. ,. :."a' nd a cons. TU . Thfbili'wlfi'b~beijt amendment th .fn. 1~.fn SIU men more than vided that in 0 others by means of itS' become a me : provision to construct man must be a. 1~ .f .f ' A 300 new ships for the The constitution foreign trade in the adopted by a vote of next 10 years. The _1,225 in favor: .". . .. _ ., bulk of those 300 t 80 opposed. Th.~' . on the constitutional ships will go to SIU-contracted companies.. L~.m.e.~2?J.l;!n.t,, :~r~"~~t:! ':·:·~;Jules and ih~ ~e~­ <tttent.f.Hkew.fse,. carnet1:. b · : . la e maJ"orities~' ·· . <.::. ::::.::-.::. ·::,:. . ,. .,·~:::..,.'·'"''·"· .,.,;,::::'.::/.=''"··'··'"·''/·'·'"' ': · "Y.L~.· rg . ' .: :,:. ··;,+h~ contribution of American merchant 1952 mariners to their country, in war and In the Seafarers and their children will have an oppor:- pursuit of peaceful commerce, was finally rectunity to get a four~year college education, free ognized in a ceremony which marked the of charge, under a new plan proposea by the unverting of a New York Qty memorial depictSIU and approved by the trustee§ Q(. tlle ing surviving World War lJ seamen aboard a life Seafarers Welfare PJan•.BeginningWith the fall raft. During the ceremony, an honor guard of :-:i~rm:of t 953, four.·mideo.t.$ ye°aHy will receive 23 World War II veteran seamen marched out )fuil·;. :¢.9H~ge scho~a~ljJP.f9f-' $l;5bQ a year for onto the breakWater and stood at attention as a foufy~~rs, good at any;.r~~pgniZtd (Ollege or 144~pound time capsule containing the names unjv.~~J!Y in the U.S. ·and·: @r= any course select.;_;- of the 6,775 mariners who died in WWII was ed. M;oneyalready has been ~set aside by the lowered into the bow of the life raft. Taps was trustees for the scholarship fund to cover the played and a New York Qty fireboat unleashed next four years. a stream of red, white and blue water. This is the first scholarship plan in maritime and Among the honor guard members was SIU one of the few union scholarship plans in the pensioner George Alexander, the only one of U.S. The union scholarship will be enough in the veteran martners present at the ceremony practically all cases to cover aJI tuitions and fees to have served in both World War I and WWII .. and still leave money for ample monthly subsis- The 98-year..old veteran steward department tence payments. member, reflecting on the simple but moving ceremony, said of the recognition of merchant mariners, "It was a long time in coming,·but 1970 . when it did happen, it was beautiful." On October 21, 1970, President Nixon Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG to TUJS MO, .. JM SJU H'•STi0.1ay ...:. Seafarers LOS 17 �final Departures • DEEP SEA under the SIU colors on the York- mar, a Calmar Steamship Corp. ves- DANIEL BOWLER Brother Daniel Bowler, 77, died June 21. He started his career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S). Brother Bowler shipped in the steward department and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by States Steamship Co. He made his home in Richmond, Calif. ROBERT DRAKE Pensioner Robert Drake, 88, passed away July 16. Brother Drake started his career with the MC&S. Born in Kentucky, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Drake started receiving bis retirement stipends in 1976 and made his home in Santa Clara, Calif. BOB FERNANDEZ Pensioner Bob Fernandez, 82, died July 31. Brother Fernandez joined the Seafarers in 1959 in San Francisco. The i;::::..~z:...L.~~"-""'-..J U.S. Army veteran first sailed aboard Delta Steamship's Santa Maria. Brother Fernandez shipped in the steward department and last worked on the President Polk. Born in the Philippines, he started receiving his pension in 1981. Brother Fernandez resided in Virginia Beach, Va. OSCAR FIGUEROA Pensioner Oscar Figueroa, 79, passed away June 16. Brother Figueroa joined the Sill in 1943 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Figueroa shipped in the steward department. He last worked on a Sea-Land vessel and began collecting retirement pay in 1981. Brother Figueroa made his home in Orlando, Fla. Brother Napoleon Gavin, 78, passed away June 7. He began his career with the MC&S in 1972 in Seattle. The .__.-..;s.;:.c.~oE....-"""---'-- steward department member worked primarily aboard American President Lines vessels during his career, including the President Jackson. Brother Gavin was born in Mobile, Ala. He made his home in Seattle. HAROLD GRADY Pensioner Harold Grady, 91 , died June 14. Brother Grady joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the po rt of New York. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1930 t 0 1934. Brother Grady first sailed 18 ( Seafarers LOG sel. The Montana native shipped in the engine department and last went t o sea aboard the Sea-Land Galveston. Brother Grady began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1976 and made his home in san Francisco. J AMES HOLMES Pensioner James Holmes, 77, passed away June 14. Brother Holmes started his career with the MC&S. Born in Wiens, Ark., he shipped in the steward department. Brother Holmes began receiving stipends for his r etirement in 1974 and lived in seattle. '""' JESSIE JAMES Brother Jessie James, 57, died July 18. He began his SIU career in 1966 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Born in Alabama, Brother , James worked m the steward department. His last voyage was aboard the Keystone State, a Pacific Gulf Marine, Inc . vessel. Brother James lived in his native state in the city of Mobile. ---~,,.,...,,~-.. JOHN LATIMER ~---~.................., Pensioner John Latimer, 91 , passed away June 17. Brother Latimer joined the Seafarers in 1951 m New Orleans. Born in Garrison, Texas, he worked in the engine department. Brother Latimer last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Venture. He began receiving his pension in 1976 and resided in Baytown, Texas. ROY LEE Pensioner Roy Lee, 76, died July 15. Brother Lee launched his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. His first ship was the Alcoa Puritan. Born in Bradley County, Tenn., Brother Lee worked in the engine department. He last worked on the Overseas Artie, an Overseas Bulk Tank Corp. vessel. Brother Lee began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1982. He lived in Cleveland, Tenn. PETER MAZZITELLI Pensioner Peter Mazzitelli, 75, died June 17. Brother Mazzitelli began his SIU career in 1953 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Steel Fabricator, operated by Isco Inc. The New York-born mariner shipped in the steward department and last sailed aboard Westchester Marine's Charleston. Brother Mazzitelli began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1992. He made his home in Gainesville, Texas. ~---------, OTIS McGAFFEY Pensioner Otis McGaffey, 86, passed away July 19. Brother McGaffey started his career with the MC&S . The Texas-born mariner worked in the steward department and began receiving his pension in 1973. Brother McGaffey called Inglewood, Calif. home. shipped in the deck department. His final Pensioner William O'Brien, 76, passed away June 24. Brother O'Brien began his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. The Massachusettsborn mariner served in the U.S. Navy. He first sailed on the Salem Maritime, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. Brother O'Brien worked in the deck department and last went to sea on the Sea-Land Long Beach. A resident of Waveland, Mass., Brother O'Brien started receiving his pension in 1987. Pensioner Harold Stever, 78, died June 16. Brother Stever started his career with the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in North Whales, Pa., he first shipped on Isco Inc. 's Steel Apprentice. Brother Stever shipped in the deck department. He started receiving his pension in 1986 and made his home in Philadelphia. PAUL POWERS DONALD TAWWATER Pensioner Paul Powers, 71, died June 10. He joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Houston. A military veteran, Brother Powers L--L--.::::i..io.~----' served in the U.S. Army from 1951to1953. His initial voyage for the Seafarers was on the Columbia Star, a Sea Transport Inc. vessel. Born in Oklahoma City, Okla., Brother Powers shipped in the deck department. He last sailed aboard Westchester Marine's Ultrastar. r state and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1995. Brother Donald Tawwater, 44, passed away June 6. He joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Born in Texas, Brother Tawwater worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions. The deck department member last sailed on the Sea-Land Consumer. Brother Tawwater resided in Dickinson, Texas. BILLIE PRICE Pensioner Billie Price, 75, passed away July 28. Brother Price began bis career with the Seafarers in 1947 in Pennsylvania. The Edgecombe, N.C. native worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. Brother Price shipped in the deck department as a bosun and last went to sea on the Montpelier Victory. The Hertford, N.C. resident began receiving retirement stipends in 1983. ~---------, ROBERT REYMER Pensioner Robert Reymer, 77, died July 24. Born in Illinois, he began his SIU career in 1951 in the port of Baltimore. The :.......i_._;;:...;._._....i engine department member served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1952. His maiden voyage for the SIU was on Ore Navigation's Oremar. Brother Reymer last went to sea on the Houston, a Sea-Land Service vessel. He began receiving his pension in 1990 and was a resident of Hagerstown, Md. RICHARD SPENCER Pensioner Richard Spencer, 77, passed away June 7. Brother Spencer began his career with the Seafarers in 1946 in New Orleans. The U.S. Army veteran first sailed for the SIU on a Delta Steamship vessel. Born in Washington state, he s.c. JOSEPH ZESCIDTZ WILLIAM O'BRIEN L____ _ _ _ ___, collecting his pension in 1987 and was a resident of North Augusta, n r Vasquez, 91 , died July 17. ~ Brother Vasquez ~ began his SIU career in 1953 in New Orleans. His initial voyage was on Waterman Steamship Corp.'s City ofAlma. Born in Chile, Brother Vasquez shipped in the engine department. He last went to sea on the Sea-Land Finance. A resident of San Francisco, Brother Vasquez started collecting stipends for his retirement in 1980. LONNIE WALKER Brother Lonnie Walker, 58, passed away June 24. He joined the Seafarers in 1991 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A military veteran, Brother Walker served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1964. He first shipped aboard Bay Ship Management's USNS Bellatrix. The Alabama-born mariner worked in the engine department. His final trip to sea was aboard the Overseas New Orleans. Brother Walker made his home in Harvey, La. CLINTON WEBB - - - - - - - - . Pensioner Clinton Webb, 77, died July 1. Brother Webb started his career with the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of New York. Born in Wheeling, W. Va., he shipped in the engine department. Brother Webb began Pensioner Joseph Zeschitz, 85, passed away June 19. Brother Zeschitz started his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. His initial SIU voyage was aboard the Del Mundo. Born in Hoboken, N.J., Brother Zeschitz shipped in the engine department. He last went to sea aboard Sea-Land Service's Seattle. Brother Zeschitz started receiving his pension in 1982. He resided in Hoboken. GREAT LAKES RONALD KRUG Pensioner Ronald Krug, 65, died June 7. Brother Krug began his SIU career in 1961 in Cleveland. He fust worked on a vessel operated by Erie Sand Gravel Co. Brother Krug was a member of the deck department and last shipped aboard a Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. vessel. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1998 and lived in Ohio. JOHN McGREEVY Pensioner John McGreevy, 79, passed away . uly 0. Brother Mc started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in Detroit. Born in WilkesBarre, Pa., he shipped in the deck department. Brother McGreevy worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Great Lakes Associates, Inc., including the Seniority Men . He started receiving his pension in 1987 and lived in Ashley, Pa. INLAND GERVASE BARTHOLMEY Pensioner Gervase Bartholmey, 69, died June 19. He started his Sill career in 1966 in St. Louis. Born in Stacyville, Iowa, Boatman Bartholmey was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. A member of the deck department, he sailed as a captain. Boatman Bartholmey worked primarily aboard G&H Towing Co. vessels and staned receiving his pension in 1988. He lived in Galveston, Texas. ARTHUR BRYANT Boatman Arthur Bryant, 60, passed away June 11, 2001. He joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Houston. The deck department member worked primarily aboard Higman Barge Lines, Inc. vessels. Boatman Bryant was a resident of Buna, Texas. SAMMIE BUSH SR. Pensioner Sammie Bush ~ Sr., 68, passed away June 21. Boatman Bush began his career with the Seafarers in 1981 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Continued on page 20 October 2002 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests ot union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because ot spate limitations, some will lie 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. CHALLENGER (CSX Lines), July I-Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary Marvin T. St. George, Educational Director Joel C. Trotter, Engine Delegate Jose A. Quinones, Steward Delegate Donald L. Huffman. Chairman announced payoff July 5 in Jacksonville, Fla. and talked about increase in wages. Educational director urged crew members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Treasurer stated $40 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested pay voucher at payoff. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great job. COURIER (Intrepid Ship Management), July 7--Chairman David M. Graves, Secretary Johnnie B. McGill Jr. Chairman announced payoff July 10 in Houston. Secretary noted smooth voyage. Educational director reminded everyone to be aware of new shipping regulations and attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members requested patrolman talk with captain about keeping officers out of crew mess hall during meal hours to give assignments. 1st LT BALDOMERO LOPEZ (Amsea), July 24--Chairman William L. B , ecre ary l-!!!!!!'f'~B'Mrl?..r Bottin" o-, Edttcationa Director Ronald A. Ladd, Deck Delegate Eric Vonzell, Engine Delegate Laurence M. Croes, Steward Delegate Sarni Abdulla. Chairman spoke about importance of attending union meetings. Lots of interesting items are discussed to help crew members, including handouts related to taxes as well as upgrading opportunities at Piney Point. Secretary noted ship's fund is healthy. No beefs or disputed OT reponed. Steward department given hearty vote of thanks for job well done. Next port: Saipan. GREAT LAND (IUM), July 30-Chairman Timothy J. Fitzgerald, Secretary Antoinette M. Spangler, Educational Director Mohamed N. Alsinai, Deck Delegate Abraham M. Murray, Steward Delegate Mohamad M. Shibly_ Chairman asked crew members to read amendments to TIJM's harassment policy. He noted that internal audit with IUM went well and that accidents have been kept to low levels the past few years. Some disputed OT reported in the deck department; no beefs or disputed OT noted in engine or steward departments. New washing machine has been ordered. HMI BRENTON REEF (Seabulk Tankers), July 29-Chairman Dave S. Coleman, Secretary Luis A. Escobar, Educational Director James L. McDaniel, Engine Delegate Walter E. Garcia. Chairman announced arrival July 30 into Los Angeles port. Secretary suggested mariners take advantage of upgrading courses offered at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to improve contract. Crew expressed desire to use e-mail, which was supposed to be set up several months ago. Clarification requested on oilers' pay rate. Octobe,. 2002 /TB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transportation), July 4--Chairman William K. Barrett, Secretary Robert E. Wilcox Jr., Educational Director John K. Bimpong, Deck Delegate James Harris, Engine Delegate Romeo Harriell. Chairman reminded crew members to separate plastic items from regular trash in order to expedite garbage handling. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep mess hall and common areas clean and orderly. Educational director advised members to take advantage of Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills. The school is a state-of-the-art facility and helps keep SIU Seafarers the best-trained mariners in the world. He also reminded everyone to check expiration dates on shipping documents and credentials. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter of clarification received from headquarters regarding previous question. It was read and posted. Request made for another washing machine due to additional riders. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. KODIAK (CSX Lines), July 30-Chairman Michael Watson, Secretary Scott Opsahl, Educational Director Ronald C. Smith, Deck Delegate Sanford C. Klavano, Engine Delegate Ralph D. Thomas, Steward Delegate Sam Y. a sem. Chairman announced payoff July 30 in Tacoma, Wash. He thailked crew for great run. He also noted that with tightened security, merchant mariner's documents are sometimes requested at security gates for identification purposes. He advised crew to keep these documents in a safe place when carrying them. Fanny packs are a prime target for thieves. Secretary thanked everyone for helping keep pantry and mess hall clean_ He reminded crew that steward department members live on same deck as galley and mess halls, so try and keep noise down at night. Steward thanked Chief Cook Kassem and GSU Leroy Jenkins for jobs well done. Educational director reminded crew to keep all shipping documents (STCW, TRB, clinic card, etc.) up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported_ Crew members asked to keep door to crew laundry open so that smoke detector does not go off due to humidity. Steward department thanked for job well done. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime). July 28--Chairman Marvin P. Zimbro, Secretary Thomas D. Kreis, Educational Director Jimmy Sabga, Deck Delegate Reynaldo Gonzales, Engine Delegate Mohsen M. Said. Chairman announced vessel will load grain for port in Africa following payoff Aug. 5 in New Orleans_ Steward asked that anyone needing new mattress should let him know when trip begins so it can be ordered. He also requested that those leaving ship get clean linens for next crew member. Educational director advised mariners to make use of educational facilities at Piney Point to upgrade skills and job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communication received from headquarters in response to question about fresh milk. Requests made for toaster for crew mess and cold drink machine. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great job. MAERSK TEXAS (Maersk Line, Ltd.), July 30--Chairman John M. Zepeda, Secretary Donna M. Decesare, Educational Director Joseph H. Brown, Deck Delegate Boyce E. Wilson, Engine Delegate Robert W. Lindie, Steward Delegate Malcolm C. Holmes. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 1 in Balboa, Panama. Secretary thanked his department, especially Malcolm Holmes and Bob Lindie, for all their help. He also asked that everyone pitch in and help keep common areas clean. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center. He also advised crew to check all shipping documents for expiration dates, particularly noting that z-cards expire every five years. Recommendation made that movies sent by company should be put in movie locker immediately. Clarification requested on mixing of departmental duties. Request made for copy of standard freightship contract. Vote of thanks given to steward department for fine meals. MARINE COLUMBIA (ATC), July 28--Chairman Gregory L. Hamilton, Secretary Amy K. Rippel, Educational Director Glenn Barnes, Deck Delegate Pedro V. Ramos, Engine Delegate Rolando E. Bundang, Steward Delegate Patricia Geras. Bosun posted repair list and asked crew who are having problems with hot water to fill it out. Vessel is going into shipyard next month. Problems should be fixed at that time. Educational director talked about upgrading opportunities at Piney Point. He advised crew members to upgrade skills rather than wasting time. Treasurer stated $3 ,182 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to keep noise to a minimum on 03 de ol · o . He also reminded them that all problems or issues should be discussed with departmental delegates or bosun, not topside. Next ports: Valdez, Alaska; Long Beach, Calif. NEW YORK (ATC), July 27Secretary Nancy S. Heyden, Educational Director Edward H. Self, Steward Delegate Rolando C. Callejas. Chairman noted orders for upcoming trip are Port Angeles for 24 hours before shifting to Cherry Point, Wash_ Bosun thanked riding gang for chipping and painting outside of house. Several crew members had requested their showers be painted. Paint was backordered and finally came in_ Secretary reminded crew to dog outside doors on crew deck, close elevator doors and protect furniture before sitting with wet clothing. Educational director urged mariners to support SIU and Paul Hall Center and upgrade at every opportunity. He also requested that movies be returned to officer's lounge when finished_ No beefs or disputed OT reported. Everyone asked to practice good seamanshiir-including keeping noise down_ Remember, someone is always off watch and might be trying to sleep. SEALAND ACHIEVER (USSM), July 14-Chairman Anthony Maben, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educational Director Nicholas A. Viera, Engine Delegate Samuel M. Addo, Steward Delegate Ricky Carter. Chairman announced payoff July 22 in Houston, Texas. Steward reported upcoming replacement of crew mattresses and his attempts to negotiate with ven· dor for higher quality than originally specified. Seafarers reminded to clean lint tray in dryers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to electrician for troubleshooting and repair of air condi- tioning system. Thanks also given to steward department for good chow. Next port: Charleston, S.C. OT in engine or steward department. Steward department given vote of thanks for good chow. SEALAND COMMITMENT DEVELOPER (USSM), August 4--Chairman Barry M. Carrano, Secretary Terry J. Smith, Educational Director Demarko L. Shoulders, Deck Delegate Arthur F. Saeli Jr., Steward Delegate David Camacho. Chairman asked all members to read Seafarers LOG, especially president's report. Educational director suggested everyone look at IDs and shipping documents to make sure they are still valid. Request made to check (USSM), July 21--Chairman Frank Lyle, Secretary Jerome Jordan, Educational Director Panagiotis C. Kanavos, Deck Delegate Gary L. Dates, Engine Delegate Romulo R. Gutierrez, Steward Delegate Luis M. Caballero. Chairman announced payoff July 28 in Houston. He thanked all hands for helping keep vessel clean. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade • Dining al Fresco on the Integrity Crew members aboard the USSM vessel Integrity take advantage of the beautiful July weather to enjoy a meal outdoors. The ship recently paid off in Elizabeth, N.J. skills at Piney Point and be sure STCW training requirements are satisfied. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done. SEALAND PRIDE (USSM), July 14--Chairman Jessie L. Thomas J.-.., retary L. Holland, Educational Director Christos Tsipliareles. Chairman announced payoff on arrival in Houston. Secretary stated stores will come aboard at that time. Educational director stressed need for all members to complete upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. USNS SUMNER (DynMarine), July 21-Chairman John R. Wolfe, Secretary Isoline Major, Educational Director Edward J. Krebs, Engine Delegate Jerrol L. Jones, Steward Delegate Willie Toomer. Chairman noted our country is still at war against terrorism. He warned crew members to be careful when going ashore in foreign lands. He also advised everyone to stay off decks in bad weather. Secretary talked about showing consideration for fellow brothers and sisters aboard ship. Educational director reminded crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great job. Next port: Sasebo, Japan. DEFENDER (USSM), August 4Chairman William J. Dean, Secretary Raymond S. Garcia, Educational Director Henry L. Paquin, Deck Delegate Benedicto Miranda, Engine Delegate Asher J. Liss, Steward Delegate John Bennett. Chairman suggested crew members check all shipping documents and make sure they' re current. Secretary noted smooth trip. Educational director thanked deck department for good job painting house and recommended everyone take advantage of educational opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. Beef reported in deck department; no beefs or disputed on distribution of new movies. Steward department delegate noted beef relating to disputed meals; no beefs of disputed OT in deck or engine department. Any beefs or problems aboard ship should go through proper SIU channels, not directly to captain or officers. _ Question raised about rate of reimbursement for transportation by car to join vessel. Next ports: Houston, Texas; Savannah, Ga.; Norfolk, Va_ LIBERTY WAVE (Liberty Maritime), August 5--Chainnan Rudy A. Santos, Secretary Frederick L. Washington Sr., Educational Director Roman J. Zarkiewicz, Deck Delegate Raymond L. Johnson, Engine Delegate Emmanuel M. Bayani, Steward Delegate Jorge A. Bernardez_ Chairman announced payoff on arrival in Stockton, Calif. He thanked steward department for helping keep ship clean and thanked two GUDEs for helping · support deck department. Secretary asked everyone getting off to straighten up rooms, turn in keys and clean and defrost room refrigerators. Educational director urged mariners to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Disputed OT reported by steward delegate; no beefs or disputed OT reported in deck or engine department. NAVIGATOR (CSX Lines), August 4--Chairman Werner H. Becher. Secretary Richard A. Riley, Educational Director Lawoo S. Shete, Steward Delegate Glenn A. Taan. Chairman announced arrival Aug. 6 in Oakland, Calif. with payoff same day. Then moving on to Long Beach. Everyone asked to keep doors locked in port and protect valuables. Chairman reminded members to clean rooms for next person reporting to ship. Educational director spoke about Paul Hall facilities for upgrading maritime skills. Some disputed OT reported in engine department; no beefs or disputed OT in deck or steward department. Discussion held about dogging hatches to engine room to keep out heat, dust and noise. Seafarers L06 19 �Latter to the Edkor (Editors note: the Seafarers LOG reserves ·the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and ship-: mates and.will publish them on a timely basis.) Wall Street Clerical Workers. It was men like Paul Hall who gave us the highest standard of living in the world. Without them, the American worker today would be living the life of coolies. Peter Salvo Clarion, Pa. Remembering a Man Dedicated to Labor Thanks to Union For Great Medlcal Plan Paul Hall was one of the greatest union leaders of our time. He died in 1980 after being a member of the executive board of the AFL-CIO. Paul was greatly admired and respected for the leadership and courage he displayed. His strength and foresight will always serve as an example to those who strive to further the mission of the labor movement. My association with Paul Hall, years ago, was as a picket captain on the New York waterfront. We had to battle the commies and company goons, using steel helmets and garbage can lids for shields. Paul Hall helped many unions in distress, especially the The purpose of this letter is to express my gratitude to the union and to the Baltimore hall, especially Port Agent Dennis Metz. For the past year, I have been battling a rare and deadly form of cancer. I have survived at least five major surgical procedures, some lasting fourteen hours and with a recovery period of 30 days or more before I could even stand without the aid of crutches. I can't begin to describe the absolute physical and emotional devastation caused by the postoperative care such as chemotherapy and radiation. I fought hard and stayed positive to conquer this disease. However, the ... .. ... Chao Promises Support .. brunt of the success so far is owed to the union's medical plan, which has provided me with the level of expertise found at the Johns Hopkins Cancer Center in Baltimore When it was discovered, the cancer was in its final stage, and the outlook was bleak. Through the skill of the surgeons and my unwillingness to succumb, at last examination it does appear to have been arrested for the time being. I will never be able to repay the debt owed by me to the union, for the price is my very life. As for the quality of professionalism displayed by Dennis Metz and the invaluable assistance he has given me and my wife and children throughout this difficult emotional and financial hardship, I can't thank him enough. Mr. Metz was highly instrumental in securing Social Security disability benefits for myself and family as well as other requests made by me of him. Once again, I wish to declare my highest degree of gratitude to all parties concerned at every level and to very humbly thank you. Gerard T. Costello Dundalk, Md. President Sacco's long time friends-a label that I wear very, very proudly." Continued from page 10 Chao said that the educational opportunities available at the Paul Hall Center "demonstrate the Seafarers' serious commitment to the highest standards of training. They have earned the admiration of government agencies and shipping companies from around the world. I know- I hear it all the time." She recalled frrst meeting Sacco when she served as deputy maritime administrator. "He has always been a person that's welcoming of everyone. He always wanted to talk and listen and I really appreciated his friendship at a time when there were not very many women in the industry," Chao said. "His friendliness, his openness impressed me so deeply and I count myself as one of Final .,O~partµres Contfnuetlfrom page 18 The Alabama-born mariner shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Dravo Basic Materials Co. Boatman Bush started collecting stipends for his retirement in 1996 and made his home in Jackson, Ala. JAMES CARR ------......--, Pensioner Jam.es Carr, 72, died June 30. He joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Pennsylvania, .: " t ·;., · Boatman Carr served in the U.S. Army. A member of the deck department, Boatman Carr last shipped as a captain aboard an Allied Towing vessel. He st.arted receiving retirement compen'sation in 1998. Boatman Carr called Holmes Beach, Fla. home. DAVIDLOMOT Boatman David Lomot, 60, passed away June 14. He joined the Seafarers in 1998 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Lomot 1...-..a..----.~~'-'-'- shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard Maritrans Operating Co. vessels. A native of Staten Island, N.Y., he made his home in North Wildwood, N.J. ~---=--------, 20 Seafarers LOG Maritime Union Presidents Vow Continued Cooperation Continued from page 10 McKay concluded by saying that under Sacco's leadership, he believes the SIUNA will continue to promote the needs and values of working Americans at sea and ashore. He then CHARLES ROUSE Pensioner Charles Rouse, 96, died July 26. Boatman Rouse joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Houston. The Texas-born mariner shipped in the engine department and sailed in both the inland and deep sea divisions. He last worked aboard a vessel operated by G&H Towing. Boatman Rouse lived in his native state and began receiving his pension in 1974. FRED THOMAS Pensioner Fred Thomas, 78, passed away June 3. Boatman Thomas launched his sru career in 1960 in the port of Houston. A L..;:flil!!!i!.c:tzZfilll.~2:1 veteran of the U.S. Army, he first worked for the Seafarers aboard a G&H Towing vessel. A captain, Boatman Thomas shipped in the deck department. He last worked on a Bay Houston Towing vessel and began collecting retirement compensation in 1991. Born in Blanconia, Texas, he resided in Houston. RICHARD TURNER Boatman Richard Turner, 47, died June 19. He joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. The Georgia-born mariner worked primarily aboard Crowley Towing & Transportation vessels and shipped in the deck department. Boatman pledged his support and that of the AMO, saying, "I look forward to working with the sru to pursue our common political interests including expansion and extension of. the Maritime Security Program." Turner called Jacksonville, Fla. home. Editors Note: The following brothers and sisters, al/former members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away. Their names appear in alphabetical order with date . of death. The NMU was notified of their demise in August. Name Abbott, Horace Aitto, Ame Andersen, Henry Brown, Mirl Burtnett, Philip Burtnett, Philip Cadiz, William Carter, James Crutcher, William DaCruz, Henrique Damiens, John DeRoche, Marcus Diamond, Jensen Dubowsky, John Gill, Garland Holloway, Jimmie lgle ias, Manuel Jerez, Baltazar King, Billy Loving, John Lucin, Vincent Maldonado, Martin McDonald Melendez, Tomas Meola, Vincent Mertens, Clyde Mitchell, Julian Moberg, Paul Montelon, Salome Thomas, Madison Trusty, Lochiel Vela, Bernardo Villanueva, Enrico Williams, Charles Wilson, Samuel Zambelli, Jack Date of Death July 20 May 13 June 11 June 18 Feb. Feb. July July June 17 17 l0 18 1 July 15 July 4 June 26 July 13 July 11 July 10 June 4 June 23 June 17 June 9 June 29 June 30 July 12 July 16 July 21 July 6 July 11 June 18 June 22 July 16 July 2 May 18 July 4 June 9 June I July 19 Feb. 10 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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 th uni n and ployer , t y 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 'm ember 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 Sp~ngs, MD 20746. October 2002 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgrading Courses Arrival The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. from October through December 2002. All programs ate 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 atten,ding 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 dates. For classes ending on a Friday, departure reservations shou e made for Saturday. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the PauUiall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Course Date Date of Completion Oiler November 11 December 20 Welding October 21 Novembers November 18 December 6 Engine Utility (EU) Date of Completion Course Date Able Seaman October %8 ;:s" November 22 Automatic Radarllotting Aids* Oetober14 October 18 Arrival ""' "' Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland October 25 November 15 November 11 December9 Tanker Familiadzation! Assistant Cargo (DL)* October 18 November 15 "·~;';"'\Detember October 14 October 25 Lifeboatman/Water Survival (one week) October 28 November 1 Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman November4 December9 November 15 December 20 . October 18 December? December 13 October 28 November l October 14 October28 November 18 October 18 November 1 November22 Deeemberl3 December20 December 13 Tankerman (PIC Barge* , 'e·Tighting) Basic Fire ·Fighting/STCW October 25 STCW Medical Care ProVider 13 · · Lifeboatman/Water S\lrvival ;(.: ~~~OS) . October 7 December% (*must have basicjJrefigltting) ·- December 13 ()ctober7 November4 December 2 GMDSS (Sim,ultitnr) Date of Completion Date Course (*must have b4f- ("musJ have r11dfii ilnlll'Hited) November 15 December 20 Safety Specialty Courses Deak Upgrading Courses Arrival October 20 November 25 Academic Department Coul'SllS to computers course will be self~study. .. Steward Upgrading Courses ·· ••• # ••. ~;,:... •• ... .. Be 1repared tor the future ·~ . ·• , Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. .Upgrade your skills lfllJ! . Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently beginning Sept. 28. at the Paul Hall Center. · Recertification ......qctob~r 7 '. .. November 1 .:/:°S:}:t~~-'--·-·---·- ~.::0;£::.2··.~:~ si~::f1:~j:~::~L:::::·~~· : _.-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·i.::~:·s~::.-_::· ~-.~-----J~.· ~.~.i.~·-·-·---:-.--~~~·-·-·~·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·­ UPGRADING APPLICATION 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 <!f $280 with their anplication. The payment should be made with a money order only. pavable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN END DATE DATE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member 0 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 Horne Port Endorsement( s) or License( s) now held - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? DYes DNo If yes~ class# _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DNo DYes If yes, course(s) taken ______________ _ _ __ _ _ __ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatrnan Endorsement? D Yes 0 No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: 0 Yes DNo Primary language spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- October 2002 LAST VESSEL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Rating: _ _ __ Date On: - -- -- - - - - - - - Date Off: SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 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 APPUCATION TO: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Admissions Office, PO. Box 75. Piney Point. MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise 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. 10102 Seafarers LOB 21 .,.. �Paul Hall Center Classes Able Seaman - Aug. 20 was graduation day for members of the most recent able seaman class. In alphabetical order are Billie Jean Gooch, Byron Graham, Rusty Kaufman, Justin Koger, Michael McFarlin, Dain Medow, Harry Morales, Adam Riley, Jennifer Senner and Paul Voison. Tankennan (Plq Barge - Inland boatmen who graduated from the tankerman (PIG) barge class Aug. 9 are (in no particular order) Ronnie Powell, Alfred Acheampong, Paul Narro, Jim Eastman, Carl Wonderly, Joseph Cooper, Ivan Ingram, Eddie Townsend, Stephen Murray, Mike Woolard, Jim DeClark, John Gilston, John Paffrath, Lee McMillan and Robert Rush. Their instructor, Mitch Oakley, is at far right. Radar - With their instructor, Mike Smith (far left) are Seafarers who completed the radar course Aug. 9. They are (in alphabetical order) William Buhrig Ill, David Hawkins, Thomas Higgins, Charles James, Chris Kalinowski and Mark Stabler. Medical Care Provider - Seafarers who successfully completed the medical care provider course recently are (kneeling) Edgar Townsend, (standing, from left} Steve Lewis, Donna Silvia, William Dekker, Lee McMillan, William Parker, Ivan Ingram an Robert Rush. .- GMDSS- Completing the GMDSS course Aug. 9 are (from lefl) Leslie Hollowell, Grant Donley, Danfillci Lfilsh, Kf.m Graybill, Gene Payne, Joseph Meravy and William HaNell. Their instructor, Brad Wheeler, is at far right. , f Bridge Resource Management- Welding - The two-week welding course was completed Aug. 6 by (in alphabetical order) Dominic Arrington, Secundino Arzu, Norman Dauphin, Donald Lumpkins, Sjarifudin Noor, Andrew Peprah, Jeffrey Roddy, Mark Vidal and Jevon Vontoure. Their instructor, Buzzy Andrews, is in the back row. 22 Seafarers LOG seatarers who graduated from the bridge resource management course Aug. 30 are (from left, front row) David Hawkins, Chris Kalinowski, William Buhrig Ill, Mark Stabler, (second row) Herb Walling (instructor), Frank Gray, Edward Townsend, James Cunningham and Guy Delgreco. October 2002 �Paul Hall Center Classes • > Fast Rescue Boat - Completing the fast rescue boat class Aug. 30 are (from left) Vladimir Salamon, John Joyce, stan Beck (instructor), Jonathan Buffington and John Boudreaux. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Unlicensed apprentices as well as upgrading Seafarers took part in the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course, which ended Aug. 23. They are (in alphabetical order) Darryl Alexander, Austin Ayers, Christopher Bartholmey, Edward Black, Willie Booker, Justin Bowe, Josette Brown, Caleb Buckley, Edward Cain, Trevor Cohn, James Dewey; Beato Diaz Jr., Maximo Dising, Michael Fernandez, Harold Gerber, Robert Grable, Aaron Matuszny, Joshua McDaniel, Antonio Mendez, Brent Midgette, Lon Molnar, Paul Narro, Jayson Ray, William Ray Jr., Michael Ribeiro, Michael Sinclair and Kevin steen. Any student who has registered for a class and finds-for whatever reason-that he or she cannot attend, please inform the Oil Spill - Seafarers working at Penn Maritime who completed the oil spill class Aug. 16 are (in no specific order) Daniel Cronan. Stephen Hackney, Houston Money, Ronald ~.i.r~~l[l.!11,·· dward Whitfield, James Smith, James Olsen, Jeffrey Cummings, Marc Fitton ay enderson. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far left. --- admissions department so that another Basic Safety Training Classes Benjamin Magliano, Johnny O'Neill, Jack Parkins, Antonio Prazeres, William Racette, Orlando Reveron, Douglas Reynolds, Michael Ribeiro, Edward Rittenhouse, Michael Russo, George Sadler, Michael Santangelo, Michael Sims, Clifton Skinner, Robert Stevenson, Julian Taylor, Robert Taylor, Lowell Topham Jr., Adolphus Young and Royce Barrett. Ahmed Al-Mlhany, Michael Brooks, John Bull, Denis Burke, Mark Gaffney, Stephen Hackney, Bobby Hancock, Glenn Holmes, Walter Jarvis Jr., Joe Johnson, Lavy Lawrence Jr., Shawn Lindley, Kevin Lombardo, Charles Lore Jr. and Abedon Lujan. October 2002 Matthew Alexander, Keith Carter, Lawrence Cram, Stuart Diggs, Maximo Dising, Timothy Dombrowski, Afrizal Efly; Eli Rivera, Mark Field, Nicholas Galmiche, Rafael Gonzalez, Donald Graves, Kenneth Greenidge, Avis Hawkins, Charles Hefley; Reeves Homby, Glen James Sr., Karen Laycock, Kenneth Long Jr., Dennis Hunt and William Behan. Seafarers LOS 23 J �October 2002 Attention: Seafarers Remember SPAD for Job Security • t has been nearly two-and-a-half years since the SIU opened a hiring hall in Guam. And considering the amount of activity there, it has proven a most welcome addition. There's always something to do for Port Agent Matthew Holley and his assistant, Frances Booker. Seafarers can register, file for benefits, acquire upgrading forms and beneficiary cards and take care of other related union business- just as they do in any other SIU port. But the U.S. territory also is the center hub and major supply point for the Military Sealift Command, and Holley meets with SIU members, including CIVMARS, aboard the ships that are prepositioned there as well as other vessels that enter the area. Located on the third floor of Sunny Plaza in Tamuning, the hall has contracted with a nearby medical clinic in Harmon to provide those members shipping out of Guam or employed on a vessel there the ability to take their annual physical examinations and benzene tests. Holley also assists Seafarers as well as mariners of other nationalities with problems they may be having--contacting family members, relaying messages, sending paperwork home-and never fails to take the time to inform them about the union and its benefits. As treasurer for the Labor Council of the Western Pacific, Holley promotes the Jones Act and is presently working with the council to try and overturn several anti-union laws. The group is trying to form an organization to "Get Guam Working for a Living Wage," to counter "Get Guam Working," an antiunion organization of hotels and -*restaurants in the area. A number of local residents already have completed the unliceMed apprentice training at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. • f 1 lsagani Caole, a longtime SIU member and resident of Guam, works aboard the USNS Flint, 2 Port Agent Matthew Holley is flanked by USNS Lummus crew members Cook/Baker Evelyn Tayag and SA Shaddad Musa; 3 Steward Delegate Linda Barber signs the patrolman's report before a ship's meeting on the USNS Lummus; 4 Frances T. Booker, secretary at the Guam hall, helps process a claim; 5 Bosun Thomas Minton (left) presents a union book to AB John Williams; 6 AB Lhando Olea just came into the Guam hall from the USNS Kiska with a claim for processing. With him is his wife, Aida. The couple resides in Guam; AB Lemuel Silignon checks his e-mail aboard the USNS Concorde; Guam Port Agent Matthew Holley (right) meets with Matthew Scrofani, ship's chairman on the USNS Concorde; AB Thomas Miles reads the latest LOG on board the USNS Concorde; Waiting for the union meeting to begin aboard the Gopher State is Bosun William Henderson. D � 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 October 2002 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SCHOOL'S ADVISORY BOARD KEEPS WORKING TO STAY AHEAD OF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS SIUNA: 'LEADING THE WAY' NEW MAERSK LINE MSP SHIPS SIGNAL MORE JOBS FOR SIU SIU TO CREW 'ICE-CLASS' SHIP REPORT: FOC SHIP LINKED TO AL QAEDA AB JEFFERY LAGANA IS FIRST SEAFARER TO WIN ACE AWARD LABOR'S BRAVE RESPONSE TO SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON UNIONS NEED FOR STRONG U.S. FLEET INCLUDES MSP, JONES ACT CIVMARS SAIL INTO SAN DIEGO LABOR MOURNS ZENGA ALTAIR, BELLATRIX CREWS SERIOUS ABOUT SECURITY LIBERATOR CREW MEMORIALIZES BROTHER BROOKS AROUND THE PORT OF WILMINGTON WITH THE CREW ON THE ROVER LABOR SECRETARY REAFFIRMS ADMNISTRATION SUPPORT FOR U.S. MERCHANT MARINE MARITIME UNION PRESIDENTS ADVOCATE CONTINUED UNITY SERVING THE MEMBERSHIP IN GUAM 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 10/1/2002 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. 64, No. 10 2002 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/fbb3467e9741396142f5600bcd0479b2.pdf ed3e76272a05797056bf3484ba6c5cf3 PDF Text Text Volume 64, Number 9 September 2002 ... 5-Year Contract Boosts Wages, Benefits SIU-contracted Maersk Line, Limited (based in Norfolk, Va.) has been awarded a five-year contract to operate eight LMSR vessels for the U.S. Military Sealift Command . The agreement covering the vessels takes effect Oct. 1 and includes major increases in wages and benefits for the unlicensed crew. Page 3. Lakes Sealarers Unanimously Approve Contract SIU members sailing on the Great Lakes unanimously have approved the new standard contract covering their vessels. Voting took place aboard the ships in late July. The agreement significantly boosts wages and benefits and also better defines working conditions. Pictured at lower left (from left) are AB Frank Read, AB Robert Mason and DEU Abdul Hussein aboard the Sam Laud in Port Inland, Mich. Pictured at upper left (displaying the new pact). is AB Bob Derke at the SIU hall in Algonac, Mich. Page 3. • • Midnight Sun Christened Paul Hall Center Offers Fast Rescue Boat Class A new course is available for students at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Last month, a group of eight Seafarers became the first to complete the school's new 30-hour fast rescue boat course-a U.S. Coast Guard-approved class which satisfies the requirements of Table A-Vl/2-2 of the STCW Code. Pictured during the class are Marc Grantham (being lifted from the water) along with (from left) Lon Piner, Stan Beck (instructor) and George Sadler. Page 10. NY Waterway Augments Expansion With Comprehensive Safety Training Pages 12-13 The first commercial dry cargo ship built in the U.S. in 10 years was christened last month in San Diego, signaling new shipboard jobs on the horizon for Seafarers. The union joined with SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE) and the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) in welcoming the new Orea-class vessel Midnight Sun (top photo) Aug. 3. U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) served as the christening's keynote speaker. Christening the ship are (photo above, from left) Lynn Garvey, wife of Mike Garvey, chairman of TOTE's parent company; Lily Stevens, daughter of Sen. Stevens; and NASSCO Pres. Richard Vortmann. Page 3. �President's Report 'Globallzlng Solldarlty' Few would argue against the fact that the AFL-CIO and its affiliate unions, including the SIU, together stand as the strongest ally and most powerful voice of American workers. In much the same way that the port councils of the Maritime Trades Department help amplify the concerns of U.S. maritime workers through solidarity, the AFL-CIO leads the way for working families by harnessing the collective clout of trade unionists from throughout the nation. On a global level, the International Transport Michael Sacco Workers' Federation (ITF}-which last month conducted its 40th Congress-fills the same role for its 600-plus affiliates and the 5 million workers they represent, again including the SIU. To borrow an old phrase, if the ITF didn't exist, we'd have to create it. In a hurry. Many of you know the ITF as the people we work with to fight runaway-flag shipping. But the federation is so much more. In an age when terms like "global economy" and "global competition" have become second nature, there's simply no question that the federation, headed by General Secretary David Cockroft, is an invaluable asset to merchant mariners and other transport workers worldwide. The ITF is a dynamic vehicle that promotes workers' interests through international campaigning and unity. I see the ITF as the best way for unions to protect their members' interests on a broad scale. As was so evident at the recent House hearings concerning the U.S. Maritime Security Program, the companies we negotiate with are global. The only way we have a fighting chance to protect worker rights and improve our way of life is to answer with a global voice. In fact, as part of the ITF 's flag-of-convenience campaign and as its primary mission in the next four years, the organization's Congress last month urged increased worldwide union cooperation under the banner "Globalizing Solidarity." Noting that "new forms of union coordination, deeper contact between unions representing members employed by the same companies, and international campaigning on issues of common concern has become a central part of ITF work," the federation's executive board and staff presented the ITF Congress with an action plan for increasing global trade union cohesion. In a series of motions enacted by the delegates from more than 87 nations, the ITF Congress adopted a response to the threats posed by uncontrolled globalization of the world economy. The plan includes developing union campaign strategies to deal with these trends, preparing materials on this matter for affiliated unions and establishing a team of professionals to assist unions in solidarity efforts. The job of the ITF, one adopted motion states, is to "promote solidarity among workers in the transport chain and to guard against company strategies to pit different groups of workers against each other." Clearly those are fundamental and essential goals for our industry. And I'm extremely confident in the ITF's ability to deliver on those objectives, with the strong support of its affiliates. We in the SIU are very proud of our association with the ITF. It's a relationship that goes back many years, and one that always has been positive and productive. Understandably, much of our effort has been directed toward improving the living and working conditions of mariners around the world. It's an ongoing project, and we have achieved some success, most notably in the increasing number of vessels covered by ITF contracts, in port-state control and the inspections they perform when ships dock in their harbors, and in securing tougher international rules for mariner training and certification. We will not let up. Lastly, I call your attention to the articles on page 5 about two SIU officials who have served in the ITF's Seafarers' Section (the arm of the federation that focuses on mariner issues). John Fay and David Heindel have been a credit to the SIU as well as the whole U.S. Merchant Marine when they've represented us in the ITF. John's accolades at the ITF convention were well-deserved, and Dave already is doing a great job of building upon John's groundbreaking work at the federation. Volume 64, Number 9 September 2002 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarel'S LOG Mariners Association Questions Foreign Vessel Activity in Gulf An official of the Gulf Coast Mariners Association (GCMA) recently penned a letter that points out some potentially grave safety issues involving foreign mariners sailing on foreign-flag ships in ports along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Capt. Richard A. Block, secretary of the GCMA, wrote to the editor of WorkBoat Magazine in response to an earlier letter "complaining about foreign seamen working aboard foreign-flag vessels in Port F ourchon, La. and other ports along the U.S. Gulf Coast." Block said he found it interesting to note that the original letter was sent from Portland, Maine, "which indicates how pervasive knowledge of foreign vessel activity in Port Fourchon has become." The rest of Block's letter, dated July 26, follows: "The letter complains about the use of foreign-flag vessels in our coastal waters in violation of the Jones Act. The Jones Act states that only certain U.S.-flag vessels have the right to engage in coastwise trade. Whether or not these foreign-flag vessels actually are engaging in coastwise trade is debatable. This is also a determination for U.S. Customs to make, not the U.S. Coast Guard. "On the other hand, enforcement of U.S. citizenship requirements in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) is a duty of the U.S. Coast Guard. It is a matter of speculation by some observers whether or not this enforcement is being done diligently, if at all. "Could one or more of these foreign-flag vessels be in Port Fourchon for any purpose other than to perform some form of offshore oil-related activity on the U.S. outer continental shelf relative to an oil development-related activity? This is a legitimate question to ask after the attacks of September 11. "We understand that the OCSLA mandates that only U.S. citizens be employed on the U.S. outer continental shelf in support of the mineral and oil industry. There are several very limited exceptions to these requirements for certain personnel: when U.S. citizens are not available, when foreign companies have the right to effectively control a vessel, or for certain temporary and intermittent personnel who are not crewmen. We believe that many officials in both the U.S. Coast Guard and the mineral and oil industry are completely unaware that these citizenship requirements (as defined in 33 CFR Part 141) apply to both fixed and floating production units, MODUs and other vessels that support the exploration, development and exploitation of the OCS oil and mineral resources. "We understand that in light of the events of September 11, 2001 the Coast Guard has taken significant steps and Congress has provided funds to protect many of the nation's ports and waterways from terrorist attacks. Notably, no funds were provided to protect Port Fourchon and its vulnerable access route! However, the Coast Guard's October 4, 2001 temporary final rule lengthening the usual advance notification arrival from 24 to 96 hours for certain vessels bound for United States ports is a welcome effort. This rule properly exempts U.S .-flag vessels that carry passengers and supplies in support of the OCS mineral and oil industry. Could it be that the U.S. Coast Guard is not requiring foreign-flag vessels performing similar duties to give 96 hours advance notice of their arrival at U.S . ports? These vessels are clearly not a part of the coastwise exemptions granted in the temporary regulation. "These foreign vessels in the Gulf of Mexico include derrick barges, seismic vessels, dive support vessels, MODUs and others which routinely perform important industrial tasks on the outer continental shelf. These vessels, in and of themselves, are not necessarily a security concern. However, since they may generally be considered exempt from the notice of arrival requirements, they could potentially offer opportunities for vessels not legitimately performing OCS activities to claim to be doing so, and enter our ports without scrutiny or notice. Clearly, this is not an acceptable situation. "Does the U.S. Coast Guard really believe that Osama bin Laden and his al Qaeda organization do not own, operate and crew vessels, and that they are not aware of what typically occurs at oil industry staging ports? Oil exploration and drilling-related activities are well known in the Middle East. ... "We recognize that these are challenging issues that require the focus of resources and attention to detail. "If, as a nation, maritime security is a real issue of concern, then the U.S. Coast Guard should be concerned about foreign vessel activities in Port Fourchon, as well as other oil staging ports along the Gulf Coast and, in fact, nationwide. We understand that there may be cases where foreign vessels departing West Coast ports deliver supplies and cargo to American drilling rigs. "It would seem that the present situation presents an ideal opportunity to the U.S. Coast Guard to both perform what may turn out to be critical natio al defense port security functions with respect to these vessels, as well as ensuring that U.S. citizens are performing OCS activities as required by law. Jobs of American mariners are clearly at stake. "We understand that any foreign vessel engaged in an OCS activity should either be manned entirely by U.S. citizens, or the vessel must have letters from the U.S. Coast Guard in Washington for crew exemptions to the law, or authorizing letters (also from the U.S. Coast Guard) approving a 'foreign right to effectively control' the vessel. "We have good reason to believe the offshore oil industry considers U.S. Coast Guard enforcement of certain federal law is a joke and privately hold them up to ridicule. Isn't it time to get the job done?" Union-Backed GCMA Defends Gulf Mariners, Promotes Safety In Offshore Maritime Industry The many mariners working in the Gulf of Mexico oil patch and the inland waters who do not enjoy the benefits of union representation until recently had no organized voice in government decisions that affect their lives. In 1999, that changed with the birth of the Gulf Coast Mariners Association (GCMA). Formed with the assistance of the SIU and three other unions representing seagoing workers, the GCMA serves as a voice for mariners working on vessels of less than 1,600 tons. Based in South Louisiana, the GCMA has made a strong case for stricter safety measures and more rigorous enforcement of existing safety regulations for vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico in service to the offshore oil and gas industry as well as for inland towing vessels. Taking its case before the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Safety Transportation Board, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Department of Transportation and elected officials on both the federal and state level, the GCMA has advocated measures to reduce fatigue among mariners including increased vessel manning and inspection regimes for uninspected towing vessels, among other positions. With a board of nine Gulf mariners, the GCMA also recognizes that mariners who wish to improve their pay and working conditions must do so by union representation at their company. The GCMA has urged Gulf mariners who want to improve their direct working conditions to contact the Offshore Mariners United (OMU). The OMU is a federation of the SIU, along with the American Maritime Officers (AMO), Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA) and the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) formed for mariners working in the Gulf of Mexico. Taking on broader policy issues that must be tackled by the government, the GCMA has worked to ensure that mariners' views are heard at all levels of the Coast Guard. The GCMA has pushed for mariner representation on various Coast Guard advisory committees. This effort resulted in the inclusion of an offshore captain's appointment to the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC) of the Coast Guard-a group previously made up solely of industry representatives. GCMA's officers include Penny D. Adams, president, and Richard A. Block, secretary. Adams worked as a deckhand on offshore supply vessels and coowned with her husband, Ray Continued on page 4 September 2002 �SIU to Crew 8 LMSRs New Contract Features Big Gains in Wages, Benefits When the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) last month announced the award of a new five-year operating contract for eight LMSR vessels, Seafarers got a double dose of good news. First, SIU-contracted Maersk Line, Ltd. (based in Norfolk, Va.) won the award, meaning that Seafarers will crew the following ships for the next five years: USNS Watson, USNS Watkins, USNS Red Cloud, USNS Sisler, USNS Soderman, USNS Charlton, USNS Dahl and USNS Pomeroy. Second, the contract covering those vessels (which takes effect next month) includes major increases in wages and benefits for the unlicensed crew. The gains were spelled out in a letter from SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez to the ships' chairmen in mid-August. "The new contract substantially enhances the membership's earning power as well as the benefits for them and their families," Tellez said. "Another positive aspect to this agreement is that it should help our ability to recruit and retain the best-qualified mariners who are so essential to national security. The government got the best value for their dollar with this award, and they maintained continuity with proven entities-the SIU and Maersk Line, Ltd." Reaction from Seafarers will be printed in next month's LOG. Meanwhile, the new contract highlights include: • Major increases in base wages for all ratings. • Medical coverage increases to the premier "Plan G" level, which includes 100 percent (reasonable and customary) prescription coverage for Seafarers and their dependents, orthodontic care for members and their dependents, increases in the vision and death benefits, a new organ-transplant benefit and more. • The new vacation benefit is 15 days for every 30 days worked. • The new Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan benefit is five percent of the 56-hour base wage. • Plan G allows members to count their vacation benefit days toward pension eligibility, pursuant to the rules of the plans. Plus, the dollar amounts of members' vacation benefits will be considered base earnings for the purpose of calculating wage-related pensions. This means Seafarers need less sea time to qualify for a pension, while at the same time increasing the pension amount. LMSR stands for large, medium-speed, rollon/roll-off vessel. The ships covered under this contract (awarded Aug. 5) are Watson-class vessels which carry a third _of all prepositioned U.S. Army equipment, according to MSC. Each of the vessels is 950 feet long, with a beam of 105 feet. Each is equipped with two 110-ton single pedestal twin cranes, making it possible to load and unload cargo where shoreside infrastructure is limited or nonexistent. Additionally, each ship is equipped with six decks and a cargo-carrying capacity of about 393,000 square f~et. As MSC put it, "Each ship can carry an entire U.S. Army Armor Task Force including 58 tanks and 48 other tracked vehicles, plus more than 900 trucks and other wheeled vehicles." Generally, these vessels are prepositioned in the Indian Ocean near Diego Garcia or in reduced operating status in U.S. ports. At press time, four were in Diego Garcia, two were in Charleston, S.C., one was in San Diego and another was at an undisclosed location. When announcing the contract award, MSC stated, "The successful deployment of U.S. military forces depends on the ability to act quickly. In an unstable world where regional hostilities can break out at any time, Military Sealift Command's prepositioning ships provide for a fast powerful military response by U.S. forces anywhere in the world." TOTE1s New Cargo Ship Christened in San Diego Delivery Set for Early Next Year The fust commercial dry cargo ship built in the U.S. in 10 years was christened last month in San Diego, signaling new shipboard jobs on the horizon for Seafarers. The union joined with SIUcontracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE) and the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) in welcoming the new Orea-class vessel Midnight Sun Aug. 3. U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) served as the christening's keynote speaker. Leading the SIU group were Pres. Michael Sacco, Exec. VP John Fay, VP Contracts Augie Tellez, VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and VP West Coast Nick Marrone. Sacco stated that in addition to representing new jobs for Seafarers, the Midnight Sun-as well as a sister ship scheduled for delivery next summer-means greater security for the nation. "The civilian crews who work aboard these ships will learn and use the exact same skills that are needed to support our armed forces in times of war. So when the next Desert Storm unfolds, the men and women who maintained their skills in the commercial fleet can be an asset for our military- and therefore our nation," he said. "Whether it's replacement tonnage or new additions, America needs the kind of investment made by TOTE in the new Orcaclass vessels," he added. "This is an important step in strengthening the merchant marine." The Midnight Sun will sail with an SIU crew and is slated for delivery early next year. Above, guests arrive at the christening Aug. 3 in San Diego. September 2002 Representing the union at the christening were (from left) SIU Pres. Michael Sacco, VP Contracts Augie Tellez, Exec. VP John Fay, VP West Coast Nick Marrone and VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey. Both new ships are expected to operate in TOTE 's service from Tacoma, Wash. to Anchorage, Alaska. The Midnight Sun, and her sister ship, the North Star, are 840-foot-long, 118-foot-wide roll-on/roll-off cargo ships offering .the option to carry trailers as large as 53 feet long. TOTE reports that the vessels already have been recognized for their environmentally sensitive design. The ships received the States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force Legacy Award for 2000, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner's 2000 Pollution Prevention Award, and the Biennial William M. Benkert Foundation 2002 Environmental Excellence Bronze Award. Lynn Garvey, wife of Mike Garvey, chairman of the board of TOTE's parent company, Saltchuk Resources, Inc., and Lily Stevens, the daughter of Sen. Stevens, were the Midnight Suns sponsors. It's Unanimous! Lakes Seafarers Approve Pact Including Dependent Coverage As votipg took place aboard SIU-crewed ships on the Great Lakes the last week of July, Seafarers left no doubt about their feelings concerning their new standard contract. More than 200 Lakes Seafarers unanimously approved the new multi-year agreement, which significantly boosts wages and benefits and also better defines working conditions. The agreement calls for medical benefits under the top-level Plan G, which includes dependent coverage. This is believed to be the first time Lakes mariners have had dependent coverage. The contract also increases the pension and vacation benefits. Voting took place July 25-31 aboard 14 vessels throughout five states. Negotiations took place for the past year, but had been especially active since February. Aboard the H. Lee White, Bosun Bill Mulcahy noted, "I have been working on the Great Lakes for almost 25 years, and the improvements in the new Great Lakes standard freight agreement are impressive. I commend the area vice president, Tommy Orzechowski, on providing a solid base on which we can forge ahead with. "To see improvements in wages in this unstable economy is encouraging, but to see an increase in medical, vacation and pension benefits, plus improved working conditions is a testament to all the hard work that went into this agreement," Mulcahy added. "In addition, I would like to thank (Port Agent) Don Thornton and (Patrolman) Todd Brdak. I remember a year ago when they came out to the boat to ask for input on the new agreement. They took the time to sit down with the crew and listen to our concerns SA Dave Warner, pictured at the Algonac hall, likes what he reads in the new Lakes Standard Freightship Agreement. and suggestions. I have to honestly say that all of our concerns were addressed, the spirit and faith in the union is at an all-time high. Thanks for a job well done!" Orzechowski thanked SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez, whom he credited for "steady guidance and invaluable help. Believe me, we couldn't have done it without his input and leadership." On the Sam Laud, SA Dave Warner noted, "I got a chance to review the new Great Lakes standard freighter agreement while I was at the Algonac union hall. This agreement has come a long way. I sail relief and the new A, B, C seniority is what we have needed for a long time. The Algonac staff also took the time to explain the improvements. Tommy, Don and Todd did a good job." AB Frank Read, sailing as a relief AB on the Sam Laud, observed that despite the slump in the steel industry, "we have managed to secure gains in every Continued on page 4 Seafarers LOG 3 �Cape Knox Crew Eager to Sail When SIU New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd recently met with crew members aboard the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ship Cape Knox, he discovered a group that is quite anxious to support U.S. armed forces whenever the assignment may arise. During a late-July meeting with the mariners-who were NMU members when that union merged into the SIU last year- Judd discussed the U.S. Merchant Marine's role in national security. "We talked about world events and what it all means to the merchant The Cape Knox and the Cape Kennedy are docked next to each other in New Orleans. marine, and we also discussed the importance of maintaining the ship's gear for safety," Judd noted. "But what really stood out was how anxious they are to sail. Not that anyone's wishing for a conflict overseas, but these guys are eager to answer the call, when and if it comes." The Cape Knox is maintained in reduced operating status (ROS) in New Orleans. The vessel is operated by Keystone Shipping and is docked next to a sister ship, the Cape Kennedy. The Cape Knox is part of the U.S. Ready Reserve Force. EPI Volume Reinforces Benefits of Going Union The Cape Knox has earned numerous awards and certifications (including safety awards and recognition for participation in Desert Storm as well as various military support exercises) , a few of which are displayed in this photo. Pictured from left to right are DMAC Robert Cullon,· Electrician Robert Joyce, GVA Joe Shepard (kneeling), SIU Port Agent Steve Judd and Bosun John McKee. Chief Steward Bruno Rodriguez has the galley operating smoothly. Lakes Seafarers Approve Multi-Year Pact Continued from page 3 aspect of our employment. I sail deep sea in the winter months when the Lakes ships lay up for the winter, so I know the deep sea agreement. On a deep sea ship we have always had our vacation tied into our base wage, so when we got an increase in our wages our vacation went up accordingly. Unfortunately, that has not been the case on the Great Lakes until the new Great Lakes freighter agreement. "The Algonac hall, under the leadership of Tom Orzechowski has managed to create a hybrid between the deep sea and the Great Lakes contracts. The crew on the Sam Laud salutes Tom, Todd and Don on their innovations." Oiler Khris Behcktel nearly was left speechless by the new contract. Aboard the Southdown Challenger, he stated, "Wow, I · don't know what to say. I had been sailing entry level and I just finished upgrading at Piney Point. I now have my oiler endorsement and with that I have received a significant wage increase. In addition to that increase,·with this new agreement I just got another one. Once I get a chance to go back to Piney Point and get my QMED-any rating I will get another wage increase. This agreement allows me to decide what I can earn. Nice work Tommy, Don. and Todd." 4 Seafarers LOG wins hands-down on all four measures of what defines a good job--health coverage, retirement benefits, paid days off, and wages," said Lawrence Mishel, president of the Economic Policy Institute and an author of the book. The typical worker with a union contract is paid .11.5 percent more per hour than a similar unrepresented worker. Among Hispanic and black workers, the premium for working under a union contract was even greater, adding up to 16 percent and 12. 7 percent, respectively. Among whites, blacks, and Hispanics, the union wage advantage · was largest among Hispanics-16 percent overall. In all three groups, the wage advantage was greater for men than for women. With the erosion of the share of workers who are unionized have come lower wages and benefits overall for the blue-collar and non-college educated workers who constitute about 70 percent of the work force. Consequently, the book finds, lack of representation is a significant factor in the widening wage gap between high- and middlewage workers. "For working people, a union contract still pays big dividends," said Mishel. "Whether you're a white, black, or Hispanic man or woman, the surest ticket to better compensation for your work is a union card in your wallet." · GCMA Defends Gulf Mariners Continued from page 2 Above: Aboard the Indiana Harbor in Chicago, SIU members vote for the agreement. From left to right, the first fully visible face is that of DEU Allan Johnson, followed by AB Ron Dandrea, Conveyorman Daryl Overby and QMED Andrew Perry. Among those attending the informational meeting at the SIU hall in Duluth, Minn. were (from left) AB Bob Derke, DEU Jack Povaser and Leonard Kauti. Of all the differences today between a workplace where employees are covered by a union contract and one where they are not, perhaps the biggest one can be sulll111ed up in two words: good benefits. So says a forthcoming Economic Policy Institute (EPI) book, "The State of Working America, 2002-03," which compares unionized workers to others who do similar work in a nonunionized workplace. It finds that the typical union worker is 54 percent more likely to have a pension plan, is 28 percent more likely to have health insurance, and gets three more days of paid vacation each year. Not only is there more pension and health coverage for unionized workers, that coverage is better. On the pension side, the union worker is 36 percent more likely to be covered by a traditional defined benefit plan and 17.7 less likely to have to rely on the more volatile defined contribution style plan, such as a 401(k). For health care, the unionjzed worker is more likely to have an employer who pays a larger share of the premium. The unionized worker's deductible averages $200, rather than the $300 typically paid by workers who don't enjoy the benefits of union representation. "In a match-up with nonunionized jobs, unionized work Reminder: Lakes mariners must pass a reading proficiency exam in order to register. This is a result of the amended STCW convention. For more information, contact your port agent or the Paul Hall Center at (301) 994-0010. Adams, a mariner school in South Louisiana. Block has been a licensed mariner for 4 7 years as well as a boat owner of ferries and later offshore supply vessels. In addition to serving as an outspoken advocate for mariners in his capacity as a GCMA officer and activist, he runs Marine Education Textbooks, his business of the past 32 years. He authors textbooks for license preparation and other books of value to mariners and the industry. For more information on the GCMA, write to the organization at PO Box 3589; Houma, Louisiana 70361, or call (985) 537-4885, or go to their web site at www.gulfcoastmariners.org. To stay informed on offshore mariner issues, ask to receive a copy of the GCMA's newsletter. Membership is open to any mariner who works or lives in the Gulf of Mexico, its inland waters or the western rivers. Individuals who support the work of the GCMA may join as non-voting associate members. Annual dues for members are $36 and $20 for associate members. September 2002 �'Globalizing Solidarity' Is Rallying Cry .For World's Seafarer and Transit Unions ITF Congress Views Inter-Union Cooperation as Key to Gains for Workers Working people and their delegates, advisors. and guests, unions must utilize their solidar- the ITF convention and the orgaity to challenge and triumph nization's Seafarers' Section over powerful multinational also tackled the issue of safety companies and global economic on flag-of-convenience vessels. conditions that attempt to drive Adopting a plan for World wages and working conditions Maritime Day, which is Sept. 26, as low as they can go. That was the Congress called. for a new the ringing statement and its "safety culture" in international accompanying action plan of the shipping. 401h Congress of the Intercampaign for Safety national Transport Workers' A briefing book distributed at Federation (ITF) meeting Aug. the Congress titled "Give 14-21 in Vancouver, Canada. In his message to the Seafarers the Freedom to be Congress, ITF General Secretary Safe," discloses how globalizaDavid CockroB, who was tion and increased competition resoundingly re-elected to that in the shipping industry "are crepost by the more than 570 dele- ating ·a race to the bottom in gates at the quadrennial event, safety," · the ITF stated. "Essaid, "Thousands of union mem- pecially on board flag-of-convebers have come to understand a nience ships, there are poor lot more about international sol- health and safety conditions and idarity and the ITF." As a result, seafarers often suffer physical Cockroft continued, "the ITF is and emotional abuse," the ITF probably in a better state to document continues. Also at the Congress, the ITF defend the interests of transport workers around the world and ·Dockers' Section, representing face the challenges of globaliza- longshoremen around the world, vowed to step up its campaign to tion than at any other time." Attended by more than 1,000 end union-busting practices m SIU's John Fay Honored For Years of Service to ITF Delegates to the ITF 401h Congress gave a standing ovation to SIU Executive Vice President John Fay as he received the organization's prestigious distinguished service award for his more than 20 years of international trade union work. On the last day of the ITF's convention, Aug. 21, General Secretary David Cockroft recognized Fay's meritorious contribution to the international organization made up of more than 600 transport unions from around the globe. Fay's participation in the ITF dates back to the late 1970s when he began representing the SIU on the ITF's Fair Practices Committee-the group within the ITF charged with executing the organization's flag-of-convenience campaign. Fay was elected to the position of vice chairman of the ITF Seafarers' Section in October 1992, Cockroft told the more than 1,000 trade unionists assembled in Vancouver, Canada. In 1995, at the ITF's Seafarers' Section meeting, Fay was elected to the position of chairman upon the resignation of his predecessor, Cockroft continued. And three years later, in 1998, at the ITF's Congress, meeting in New Delhi, Fay was re-elected. Fay, Cockroft noted, was the fust American ever to serve as chairman of the ITF's Seafarers' Section. "John played a major role" in formulating ITF policy and actions in the organization's campaign to stop runaway-flag shipping, Cockroft told the delegates. As chairman of the Seafarers' Section, the part of the ITF dedicated to the concerns and interests of seamen on both national flag vessels and those under flags of convenience, Fay helped ensure a September 2002 vigorous ITF approach to combating unfair conditions for the world's seamen. . As part of that campaign, Fay served as the seafarers member of the United Nations' International Labor Organization's Joint Maritime Committee from 1994 to 2001. U.S. System 'Significant' Looking back on his tenure with the ITF that ended when he resigned from the Seafarers' Section chairman position in December 2000, Fay said the experience had .been invaluable. "Seeing what conditions other maritime unions face made me fight that much harder to keep everything we have here in the United States. For instance, the Jones Act. So many countries have done away with their cabotage laws. It's a very significant thing that we have the Jones Act," Fay explained. · "And then getting to travel around the world (and) seeing the kinds of terrible and harsh conditions that seamen work in," he continued. "Taking on the flag-ofconvenience operators and raising the standards for the seamen on those boats is so important, and that's what the ITF is trying to do." Defending Union Rights For his role in that effort, the ITF awarded Fay its top honorthe "ITF Gold Badge," a small gold pin with the ITF emblem. Cockroft read the accompanying certificate to the delegates during the presentation: "In deep appreciation of the dedicated and distinguished service which has been given to the cause of transport workers internationally, in defense and furtherance of the interests of those workers, and for the preservation of trade union freedoms and rights, the ITF executive ports everywhere in the world. SIU Officials in Umelight Other matters before the Congress were the election of officers and members of diverse governing bodies, including the executive board and heads of various sections. Among the SIU representatives elected to ITF positions were SIU SecretaryTreasurer David Heindel, vice chair of the Seafarers' Section, and Michel Desjardins, SIU of Canada secretary treasurer, to the position of North America regional chair on the Fair Practices Committee Steering Group. In a ceremony on the last day of the Congress honoring individuals who had made a significant contribution to the work of the ITF, the SIU's executive vice president, John Fay, was presented the organization's highest award, the "ITF Gold Badge" (see separate story, this page). Summing up the ITF Congress, SIU President Michael Sacco, who _led the SIU's delegation, said, "We know from our experience in U.S. shipping that Participating in the ITF Congress in Vancouver are (front row, from left) ITF Inspector Ricky Esopa, SIU of Canada President Roman Gral.ewic~, SIU President Michael Sacco and SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. More than 570 delegates attended the convention. Heindel Re-elected ITF Vice Chairman The more than 570 delegates to the ITF 40th Congress unanimously re-elected SIU SecretaryTreasurer David Heindel to the position of vice chairman of the organization's Seafarers' Section. Meeting in Vancouver, Canada from Aug. 14-21, representatives from hundreds of transport unions around the globe also re-elected Brian Orrell, the general secretary of NUMAST, the ship officers' union of Great Britain, to the chairmanship of the Seafarers' Section. Heindel is the second U.S. citizen to hold a top post in the Seafarers' Section. He succeeded SIU Executive Vice President John Fay, who served as the secSIU Executive Vice President tion vice chair from 1992 to 1995 John Fay (left) receives the ITF's . and then as section chair until December.2000. top award from ITF General Secretary David Cockroft. Fay was the first American ever to serve as the chairman of the federation's Seafarers' Section. 'All in SIU Proud' Important Mandate The ITF Seafarers' Section brings together seafaring unions from every continent. It determines ITF policy regarding the campaign to end flags of convenience and to eliminate substandard working conditions on such vessels. The section also is charged with working within various international governmental bodies to ensure adequate shipping safety regimes. F:inally, the section works to increase the use of national flag shipping around the world. Heindel has served as the SIU's secretary-treasurer since 1997. He became a union official for the SIU in 1980 and fust became vice chair of the Seafarers' Section in December 2000. Commenting on Heindel's election, ITF General Secretary David Cockroft said, "The Seafarers' Section is very active and it is recognized worldwide for its tough approach to substandard shipping. Dave has played a strong leadership role in this campaign. We in the ITF are happy that he will continue to be our partner in this critical effort." Reflecting on Fay's efforts as a union official and ITF activist, SIU President Michael Sacco noted for the LOG, "All of us in the SIU should be proud of John's work-both in the SIU and in the ITF. He's always put seamen first and he's accomplished a lot for seafarers in the U.S. and all around the world". Fighting for Rights SIU President Michael Sacco congratulated Heindel, who joined his fust ship in 1972, on his election. "The SIU is at the forefront of the fight for seamen's rights and in his ITF position, Dave can really do a lot of good for our members, for American seamen in board has, by unanimous decision, nominated John Fay for the award in public of the ITF Gold Badge, the highest mark of respect and honour which it can bestow on behalf of the ITF's affiliated membership in all the continents of our globe." Upon receipt of the award, Fay said, "This really means a lot to me because it is an award from my peers---0ther seamen and union officers." Replacing Fay for the SIU in the ITF is Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, who was re-elected at the ITF Congress to the position of Vice Chair of the Seafarers' Section. Fay, who began his seagoing life in 1949, fust coming ashore as a union official in 1957, served as SIU secretary-treasurer from 1990 to 1997. Since 1997, Fay holds the post of SIU executive vice president. the world is getting to be a smaller place and that the companies we deal with are global. The ITF is the union way of being a global force. Our work iO.- the ITF is important to our members and our union and to protecting the U.S.-flag fleet and making sure that substandard shipping is eventually wiped out." SIU Secretary-Treasurer . David Heindel addresses the ITF Congress following his re-election as vice chairman of the federation's Seafarers' Section. general and, really, all seafarers." noted that SIU Sacco Executive Vice President John Fay recognized how important the ITF could be to SIU members and mariners everywhere and, thus, increased the SIU's presence in the ITF. "Dave is building on what John did. This is so important for our members and our union because shipping is a global industry and seafarers' unionsthrough the ITF--can have a global response," Sacco said. "Dave's great work in the ITF is really important to preserving and expanding our good jobs at home and making sure that we stop runaway flags and their substandard conditions in other parts of the world." UF Profile The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is an alliance of 604 transport trade unions in 137 countries, representing approximately 5 million workers. The SIU is an ITF affiliate. The ITF was founded in 1886 in London by European seafarers' and dockers' union leaders who realized the need to organize internationally against strike breakers. Today the ITF organizes workers in ships, ports, railways, road freight and pas· senger transport, inland waterways, fisheries. tourism and civil aviation. The ITF represents transport workers at the world level and promotes their interests through global campaigning and solidarity. It is dedicated to the advancement of inde~ pendent and democratic trade unionism, and to the defense of fundamental human and trade union rights. Seafarers LOG 5 �Man's 'Best Friends' Rescued The seafaring life is an adventurous one, but everyday existence aboard ship sometimes becomes quite routine and, perhaps, a little lonely. For the mariners aboard the SIU-crewed SP5 Eric G. Gibson, that routine took an upturn with the arrival of two furry visitors. On July 6, as the Gibson was in the Caribbean en route to Guam, the captain received a request at l :20 p.m. from a U.S. Customs plane to check out a sailboat that appeared to be adrift. When the Gibson pulled up alongside the stranded boat three hours later, AB John T. Williams went aboard with Chief Mate Timothy L. English. The cabin was cluttered, they noted, and there was evidence of water in the bilges, but no one was located. Williams and English did, however, find a dog. And, after searching some more, they found another, smaller dog. "They almost did not find the little dog," said Capt. Yngvar A. Krantz III, master of the Gibson. "She was hiding under the cockpit seating and barely visible unless you looked very carefully. If we had not sent English and Williams over, the second dog would not have been found." Once the dogs were brought aboard the RO/RO vessel and housed in the wheelhouse on the bridge deck, where there is a mate on watch 24 hours a day, they were immediately adopted by the crew. Everyone wanted to feed them, but "the food was too rich," said Krantz, so the third Captain (left) and Ti Ti, rescued after 21 days aboard a disabled sailboat with little food and water, find their quarters on the SP5 Eric G Gibson to be quite comfortable. mate finally was designated the official dog feeder. "The whole crew has gone to some lengths to save and care for the dogs," noted Krantz. "The morale on board has already improved considerably with the two new additions to the crew. We have debated on many names, but refer mostly to the big dog and the little dog. The big dog is rather thin and lethargic. She seemed close to shock. The little dog is definitely the 'alpha' dog. It has shown little, if any, ill effects of its ordeal ... The little dog is a dachshund mix and is a little on the excitable side. When she gets excited, she wags her whole stem section and jumps up and down. The bigger dog is very subdued. To get up and wag her tail is about all the emotion she exhibits. She does, however, like attention and affection. She is just not demonstrative about it." It turns out the owner of the sailboat, a French national, was sailing from Cura9ao to Venezuela when he lost his main engine and sail. He and his two dogs were adrift for 21 days with little food and water, and the seas were very rough. A passing Panamanian ship threw him a rescue line and brought him aboard ship, but there was no way to save the dogs. The survivor was taken to Houston, and the French consulate there contacted Osprey Shipping, which Above: Crew members aboard the Gibson pose for a group shot with the two rescued dogs. At right, AB John T. Williams and Chief Mate Timothy English climb aboard the stranded sailboat looking for survivors. operates the Gibson, to help the owner retrieve his dogs, whose names he said were Captain (the little one) and Ti Ti. But further communication wasn't forthcoming, and the dogs were still aboard the Gibson when it landed in Guam last month. A military veterinarian has examined them and given them health certificates, which are necessary in order for the animals to be shipped back to the States. "The cost for shipping both dogs, including the kennels and a stopover in Hawaii overnight in a kennel is about $800," stated Chris Nette, director of opera..: tions at Osprey Shipping. "We are already starting a fund in the office. The next problem is to find a home for the dogs when they get here." Philly Ferry Hosts News Show RiverLink Adding 2nd Pa ssenger Boat The SIU-crewed passenger ferry RiverLink recently doubled as an outdoor television studio when it hosted part of a local Fox Network affiliate's morning program. News anchor Janet Zappala of Philadelphia's WTXF-TV broadcast from the boat on Friday, Aug. 2 from 8-9 a.m. The show is called "Good Day Philadelphia." "It was good publicity for us," said Gerry McGovern, president of McGovern Marine Corp. and a former Sill member. "The New Jersey State Aquarium in Camden, N.J. (one of the ferry's stops) had a special event that day and it was being promoted through Fox. As part of the promotion, we offered free rides on the ferry before 10 a.m." For the nine Seafarers employed at McGovern Marine Corp., nothing on the Fox program could top the news----confirmed last month by McGovern-that the Delaware River Port Authority (owner of the RiverLink) is adding a second boat in October. The additional vessel is planned for use during "peak demand" periods, noted McGovern. It will have a passenger capacity of 600, compared to 400 on the current boat. The RiverLink transports people between Philadelphia and Camden. It operates seven days a week, normally from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. but with extended hours during waterfront events. Shipboard personnel include the captain, senior deckhand and deckhand. Capt. James Anderson 111 welcomes TV reporter Janet Zapalla aboard the ferry RiverLink prior to broadcast. Anderson is one of nine SIU members who works aboard the boat (pictured below). "We're all Seafarers now," says Steward/Baker Saundra Leonard, pictured above with Third Mate Andrew Johnson and Chief Steward Larry Simmons on the Mormac Sun and below with Patrolman Robert Troy (left) and SIU Asst. VP Jim McGee at the union hall in Houston. When Steward/Baker Saundra Leonard signed on to the Mormac Sun earlier this year, she wasn't quite sure what to expect. By the time she finished her tour aboard the vessel, any doubts had been erased by the positive experience. The Mormac Sun had been part of the NMU fleet before that union merged into the SIU in 2001. Even now, many of its crew members only have sailed aboard former NMU ships. "But I saw firsthand how greatly our unions have come together," Leonard observed. "It was a good working time. We are all Seafarers now, and the merger has been a good thing." Chief Steward ~arry Simmons said Leonard contributed to the smooth sailing. "She is the best chef I've seen on these ships-probably the best organized and definitely the best in personnel matters," Simmons stated. "She gets the maximum work out of her department but also always has a smile and sunny disposition, which rubs off on everyone." A tanker, the Mormac Sun transports cargo along the Gulf Coast. Attention Sealarers: New SPAD Promo Includes 'Political Action Team' Jacket As reported in last month's LOG, the union's voluntary political action fund has begun a new promotion that aims to enhance and reward participation. The core program includes SPAD merchandise available to Seafarers (including members who formerly were in the NMU) front who contribute to the fund through a check-off authorization found on the vacation application (and also available at the union halls). In addition, a new, high-quality SPAD jacket is available to members who make a one-time donation of $300 or more in addition to their checkoff authorization. One-time contributions should be made out to SPAD and addressed to the chairman at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. For more information, write to SPAD at the aforementioned address or call the office of the secretary-treasurer at (301) 899-0675. 6 Seafarers LOB September 2002 �12 Graduate from Top Galley Curriculum Recertified Stewards Grateful For Opportunities Available in SIU The graduating class of recertified stewards joins SIU officials on stage at the Paul Hall Center auditorium following last month's membership meeting. From the left are Cynthia Caster, VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi, Alexander Banky, Steven Dickson, Paula Kaleikini, SIU President Michael Sacco, Michael Fields, Sherman Anderson, Asst. VP Contracts George Tricker, VP Contracts Augie Tellez, Justo Lacayo, Ronnie Richardson, Michael Amador, Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, Gloria Holmes and Mark Cabasag. Not pictured is William Moe. Opportunities abound for mariners in the Seafarers International Union. That was the consensus among the 12 members of the graduating class of recertified stewards as they stood and spoke before an audience of their fellow Seafarers, SIU officials, friends and guests at the union's August membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. Expressing their gratitude for those opportunities that have helped them better their own lives and improve the lives of their fellow shipmates were Michael Amador, Sherman Anderson, lexan er: Caba ag, C thia Caster, Steven Dickson, Michael Fields, Gloria Holmes, Paula Kaleikini, Justo Lacayo and Ronnie Richardson. William Moe also graduated from the month-long steward recertification program but shipped out prior to the graduation ceremonies. Considered the school's top curriculum for steward department Seafarers, the steward recertification program included fire fighting and basic safety training, a trip to the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. and meetings with SIU department representatives at the union's headquarters in Camp Springs. Sfudents also trained in the galley lab and participated in a "mystery basket cook-off' designed to utilize their culinary creativity and skills. First up to the podium to receive his graduation certificate was Alexander Banlcy, who ships from the port of New York. The 40-year-old told those assembled at the meeting that he is upholding a family tradition of sailing. He noted that his many years as a Seafarer have shown him the best and worst that life has to offer. The amazing places he has seenthe Suez and Panama canals as well as the Great Wall of Chinaare some of the best. Traveling with military supplies aboard ship into a war zone ranks among the saddest. He reminded the future Seafarers-those unlicensed apprentices still in training at the school- that they, too, are part of th· gmat s arin tradition.. Mark Cabasag, 48, started sailing in 1988 aboard the SS Independence in Honolulu. This is his third time upgrading at the school and he expressed thanks to everyone for making his time there so comfortable-from the driver and front desk personnel to the purser, travel coordinator, admissions, housekeeping and instructors. Cabasag thanked the Paul Hall Center staff for all their help, patience, time and care. He expressed gratitude to SIU President Michael Sacco for his constant guidance and for the opportunity afforded him to enhance and upgrade his skills. He also thanked VP Contracts Augie Tellez for "pushing [the recertified steward class] toward our aspirations and goals." Cabasag urged the current class of trainees to "work hard and don't give up." Cynthia Caster, 54, joined the SIU in 1982. Now sailing from the port of Tacoma, Wash., she noted that most of her time at sea has been spent aboard freight ships running to the Far East. This is the eighth time back at Piney Point for Caster, a place she described as a "supportive environment where I have learned, trained, reflected, researched and rejuvenated over the years." Caster was instrumental Ice sculpting was one of the many hands-on opportunities experienced by the recertified stewards. Here, Alexander Banky takes his turn while Instructor John Hetmanski looks on. September 2002 in conceptualizing a computerized monthly menu planner, which she believed could be a real time saver at sea. With the help of Instructor Rick Prucha, that idea has been formatted into an Excel worksheet program, available to all. To the unlicensed apprentices, Caster wished them smooth sailing and hoped they would always wake up each morning "with a sense of gratitude and a willingness to 'go for it."' Since joining the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1991, Steve Dickson has returned to the Piney Point facility £our times. Each time he has learned more about the efforts and dedication involved in running a successful organization and will be better prepared to answer crew members' questions with honest and useful information. He noted that the SIU is a large and diverse family with an honorable tradition of delivering the goods that make the world a better place, "and I am proud to be a member of that family." Now sailing from the port of Tacoma, Dickson, 48, congratulated his fellow recertified stewards and told the trainees that they should listen, learn and work hard for tomorrow for they are the next generation. "It is our responsibility to learn from the past and look to the future," he concluded. Michael Fields, 48, tossed aside his prepared statement and spoke "from the heart." He told the audience that he is an alcoholic and that he will celebrate his first year of recovery in September. Fields thanked the union for its belief in him and warned the unlicensed apprentices of how easy it is to get some substances overseas which are illegal in the U.S.-and urged them to be careful. Fields, who sails from the port of Wilmington, Calif., said he has come to · recognize his membership in the SIU as not only a privilege but also as a responsibility. This is the third time back at the school for Gloria Holmes, who started sailing with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. The 55-year-old Seafarer thanked the union for giving her a life of adventure, freedom and the opportunity to travel. She advised the trainees to learn all they can while at school and aboard ship, to listen to their supervisors and work as a teamalways keeping safety in mind. Justo Lacayo, 41, joined the SIU in 1991 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. He stated he has sailed as an OS, chief cook, SA, chief steward-and now will sail as a recertified steward-and that he is proud to be a member of the SIU. He said the union changed his life in a positive way. While many things in life are difficult, he said, if you work hard in the SIU, "they give you the tools you need to make something of yourself." Ronnie Richardson, 51 , began sailing with the MC&S 28 years ago in the port of San Francisco. When that union merged with the SIU, he noted, there were jobs for all. "Thank you, thank you, thank you," he concluded. Joining the SIU 10 years ago was one of the best decisions Paula Kaleikini said she has made. Now sailing from the port of Tacoma, Kaleikini, 53, first shipped from out of Honolulu in 1992, following in the footsteps of her son, who was working aboard the American Hawaii cruise ships. She noted that it has been a personally satisfying career, more than she ever expected-and is pleased that it has afforded her some rewards, like moving into a new home soon. The best part, she told the audience, was being on a U.S.-flag vessel. Kaleikini told the trainees that shipboard life is quite different from land-based jobs and that it is not for the meek, but that it is a very rewarding career. Sherman Anderson, 56, who ships out of the port of Tacoma, has been an SIU member since joining 22 years ago. He stated, "it's been said, 'join the Navy and see the world.' But it wasn't until I joined the SIU that I truly saw the world. I can find my way around the streets of Hong Kong as easily as the streets of Seattle." He advised the trainees to listen to their instructors and learn to work as a team. He reminded them that when they're in the middle of an ocean and an emergency occurs, there is no 911 to call. "You are the 911 !" he said. "Working as a team and using what you learn here at the school and at shipboard drills can save your life and those of your shipmates." He further noted that the merchant marine helped defend our country in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War. "We were ready, willing and able then, and we will be again if called upon in the future." Now sailing from the port of Jacksonville, Fla., Michael Amador started his SIU career in 1985 in the port of Honolulu. This was the seventh time he has returned to upgrade his skills-and he said it was the best yet-including fun, knowledge and hard work. Amador, 55, encouraged the trainees to practice what they learn at the school when they go aboard ship and then to return for upgrading courses to "learn, learn, learn." First place in the "mystery basket cook-off' went to Sherman Anderson (left) and Steven Dickson. The cook0ff is-a ffiencUyi competition in which the recertified stewards are grouped in teams of two. Each team receives a container of the same ingredients from which they write menus and prepare meals within a certain time limit. Instructor Rick Prucha works with Recertified Steward Cynthia Caster to create a menu on a computer spreadsheet that allows the user to plan a full month's worth of menus at a time. Currently, Caster has included a total of 356 menu items in her planner. Seafarers LOG 7 �Fifty Yean in the Ha1bor. The Story of a Ship Docking Pilot As told to Henry W. Gamp, April 2002 Editors note: Henry W. Gamp has been a member ofthe SIU since 1974 and a frequent contributor to the Seafarers LOG. September 29, 19562200 hours-the Japanese freighter Atlas Maru was inbound on Fort McHenry Range, Baltimore Harbor, bound for Pier # 11 Canton on a course of 320°.5. It was a clear bright night with a light northwesterly breeze. The tug Ganett, an 800-horsepower single screw tug, smartly came alongside amidship on the ship's starboard side so that Docking Pilot Frank Schultz could board her from the Jacob's ladder already rigged for him. On this particular night, Captain Jasper Mamoliti, who recently had become a federally licensed docking pilot, was operating the Ganett. · After Captain Schultz boarded the ship,' the Ganett moved up to her bow and put up two lines. During Captain Schultz's transit to the ship's bridge, a horrifying incident took place. Captain Mamoliti glanced to his right and saw a vessel showing anchor lights on #3 Anchorage underway and slowly edging toward the channel. Realizing a collision was inevitable, he instinctively sounded the tug's general alarm and the danger signal, which alerted his deckhands and the sailors on the ship. · Working in concert, they miraculously were able to slip the tug's lines in the nick of time. Just moments after backing away, the ships collided with the terrible sound of steel grinding, sheering, twistingwith sparks flying as the hull plating and frames were being ripped open. In the aftermath, the Atlas Maru sported a 40-foot long hole several feet wide above her waterline on the starboard bow in the exact location that the Ganett had been made fast, visibly exposing the contents of the cargo stowed in the 'tween decks. The errant vessel was the steamship Elana. It was later determined that her engineers were performing maintenance work, which involved slowly jacking (turning) over her propeller shaft. Neither the engineers nor the deck watch officer on the bridge realized the ship was slowly ranging ahead on her anchor, causing it to drag and the ship to enter Fort McHenry Channel. For his efforts, Captain Mamoliti received a commendation, which in part read," ... by his quick wit, saved his tug and the B Seafarers LOS lives of his crew." The short story I described was one of hundreds that Captain Jasper (a retired SIU member) related to me over the years. He was one of several mentors who taught me the art of shiphandling in the early 1970s. I have always had the utmost respect for these men and their skills. He, in particular, had an uncanny ability to make you smile or laugh on a ship's bridge, often breaking the tension when executing a difficult were converted carriers from merchant ships. Our job was to chase submarines and pick up aviator survivors when they missed a flight deck. "I saw action twice in battle for which I received two battle stars, four campaign bars and, believe it or not, 50 years later England sent me what they call the Silver Badge for the Battle of the Atlantic. We sank our first submarine off the Coast of Cape Town, South Africa. We traveled everywhere with this little vessel; she was really seawor- The Annapolis was a coal-fired steamboat on which Captain Mamoliti served in the middle to late 1940s. maneuver. Be it his broad smile or in the telling of a joke, he could disarm the hardest of men and put them at ease. We were reminiscing one recent afternoon in his living room, and he shared some interesting highlights about both himself and the port of Baltimore, going back to World War II. I jotted them down as I believe most mariners will enjoy reading them. "In 1941 I went to work for Curtis Bay Towing Company (now part of Moran Towing) and we sure had a lot of exciting towing experiences. We docked and sailed ships, did salvage work for damaged and torpedoed ships, went to all the launchings in Fairfield (Liberty Ships) plus shifted ships and barges for the Army and Coast Guard in Curtis Creek. We towed mud scows for Arundel Dredging Company, railroad barges for Western Maryland Railroad, coal barges and oil barges in the harbor. Up and down the Bay, we towed everywhere between the James River and Trenton, N.J. "In 1942 I tried to join the Navy to do my part for the war effort. The Navy turned me down for being a half-inch too short as well as underweight. Imagine that! In 1943 they came down and inducted me right off the tugboats . . . no questions asked. After a short period of boot camp, I was sent to Orange, Texas to put the US.S. Fessenden, DE14, into commission. After a short shakedown, we saw action escorting convoys to the Mediterranean--operating with three "baby" carriers, the Crotan, the Mission Bay and the Tripoli, which trimmed and adjusted. So we really have come a long way since those days! "Curtis Bay Towing had two little tugs, the Marion and the Jane, that were like yachts inside and always looked brand new. We towed this big wooden barge, the Maine, which looked like Noah's Ark, and a steel barge named the Tillet with acid to the Gulf Oil Dock in the Schuylkill River; Philadelphia; Dupont Plant at Deep Water, Del.; and Fredericksburg, Va. "Later, tugboat work slowed down and I was on my way to ship out on an Esso tanker in 1948 when someone asked me if I had my seamen's documents. When I told them 'Yes,' they suggested I go to work on the steamers F C. Latrobe and the Annapolis, owned by the City of Baltimore. In fact, on my Able Body Certificate (z- Pictured at a November 1994 ceremony in Baltimore are (from left) retired Seafarers Herbert Groh, Jasper Mamoliti and Harold Thompson. The ceremony celebrated the tug Baltimore's certification as a National Historic Landmark. son, it was our job on the Annapolis to clear the shipping lanes from North Point to the C & D Canal while the Latrobe took care of the Inner Harbor to North Point. These vessels were really unique! They had horizontal steam engines independent of one another and had paddle wheels on the side. The hubs were made of steel and the frames were oak timbers with steel bands. Channel irons bolted them across. We would ride up on the ice, and the weight of the vessel plus the paddle wheels turning would chew it up and make a path wide enough for a ship to come by. We would only travel during the daylight hours; at night we would jam her in the ice, no need to anchor. A watchman stayed awake through the night to see that we didn't drift away. "During the summer months, our mission was much different. We used the Latrobe to take underprivileged children on excursions-sometimes once a week, sometimes twice a week. We ferried them to the former Chesterwood Amusement Park up the Bear Creek. In those days Shulerberger would donate the luncheon meat, .Henler's Ice Cream would donate the ice cream, Schmitt's Bakery would supply all the bread, G. Fava (produce wholesaler) would supply all of the watermelons and what have you. In those days people were not wealthy but they were very generous with what little they had. On these free excur- thy! We did all kinds of duties. We escorted President Roosevelt back from Yalta when he had a meeting with Churchill and Stalin. After I got off that ship, she went to the Pacific. I understand she transported Japanese currency back from one of the islands to Japan. "After the war, I returned to Baltimore Harbor to work aboard wooden hulled steam tugs- and graduated to diesel tugs. In those days, Curtis Bay Towing had a contract with Western Maryland Railroad. We used to tow their railroad car floats (that were over 300 feet long with 21 boxcars or gondolas with limestone) from Port Covington to Sparrows Point. We had boats steadily working day and night shifts around the clock. We would go down during the day to hang kerosene lanterns on the spar buoys so we could see them at night. The channel didn't have any ranges, and the tugboats didn't have generators to power search lights. Everything was kerosene lamps: the running lights, towing lights, everything! After an hour or so of use, they sooted up and the lens and mirror had to be cleaned. Every so often the wick had to be Restored after years of neglect, the steam tug Baltimore is owned by the Museum of Labor and Industry. card), I have an endorsement for "coal passer and wiper," a rating I filled when they were shorthanded. We had a 38-man crew on board; I eventually worked my way up to chief mate and pilot just before I returned to Curtis Bay Towing. Let me add something about the life on those steamboats: we took bucket baths by necessity. You heated your water by opening a steam line directly into your bucket. You had two buckets-one to soap yourself down and one to rinse off. They were healthy but hard times. Looking back, I enjoyed them; they built character and fortitude. "The side-wheelers were used as ice breakers in the winter. During the ice sea- sions, we would take around 800 passengers (that included the parents). "Fifty years ago, Baltimore Harbor was a much different place than it is today. The Inner Harbor piers, now given over to the upscale shops, restaurants, marinas, even an Aquarium, were working piers with ships' booms and stays, etc., moving general cargo to and fro at a fast pace. The piers were occupied with Liberty ships, Victory ships, converted LSTs, banana ships, bay liners, skipjacks, railroad car floats, lightering barges and tugboats (many powered by steam). "Containerized cargo did not exist and, without automation, many more people were employed. In fact, Dundalk Marine Terminal had an airport and even sported a seaplane ramp. The railroads owned and operated the port terminals. The main channel project depth was 35 feet (now it is 50 feet), and its width was 600 feet (now it is 700 feet). "We towed all the steel for the construction of the two Chesapeake Bay bridges and the Baltimore Key Bridge as well as tunnel sections for the Hampton Roads tunnels and the Baltimore Harbor tunnel. We towed sand for the 1000-foot Sparrows Point Graving Dock, Dundalk Marine Terminal and Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. "In the 1950s, '60s and '70s, a lot of changes came about-both in the size of the ships and the manner in which we handled them. For instance, I first learned how to handle ships by giving my commands on a whistle I carried around my neck. The tugs would acknowledge on their peet whistles. Sometimes it was necessary to put a deckhand on top of the wheelhouse to see or hear my commands. Then came walkie-talkies. At first they were very big and bulky; the later models were hand held. The size of ships grew from 400-foot L. 0 .A. to 900-foot L.O.A. The horsepower of the tugs grew from 500/600 horsepower to 3,000 horsepower plus. Some days, as captain and pilot on a tug, I would handle as many as ships-docking and sailing-including the dry docks at Key Highway Yard, Maryland Dry Dock and Sparrows Point. This was very exciting work and quite an experience in piloting. ·"In the early 1960s, Curtis Bay Towing was . bought by Moran Towing and operated as a subsidiary until 1987 when its white and blue colors were finally replaced by Moran's burgundy and green. "After retiring in 1984, Captain Harold Thompson, Captain Herbert Groh (also retired Seafarers) and I volunteered to run the tug Baltimore for the Museum of Labor and Industry. The Baltimore mostly remains in her berth, but we did take her out for excursions for several years. I still faithfully attend my various naval reunions around the country." In Captain Jasper Mamoliti's Own Words "I have held a Merchant Marine Officer's License for 50 years or more; I am a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion; a lifetime member of the Atlantic & Gulf Docking Pilots Association plus the Northern Chesapeake Docking Pilots Association; I'm a 32nc1 Degree Mason; and I belong to the Legion of Honor in the Masonic Temple." September2002 �Grilled cheese sandwiches are on the lunch menu aboard the Matson vessel Mauf-made to order by Steward Muhamad Sani. Chief Cook Brenda Grays (left) cooks lunch aboard the Consumer while (right) Bosun Mate George Pino and Chief Steward Louella Sproul briefly pose for a picture. Bosun Ruftno Giray lowers the Consumer's gangway net to a crew member below. The smiling face behind the salad bar is Joan Ann Riley, third cook on the Maui. Above: Larry Watson {left}, ,bosun aboard the Trader (CSX) is t~ritled to be working side by side with his son, Unlicensed Apprentice John ~atson. When the Keystone docked in Alameda, State Calif. recently, SIU Rep Archie Ware (left) was on hand to meet the ship. With him are Chief Steward Sam Harris (center) and SIU Union Rep Jeff Turkus. Just before the USNS Curtiss went into drydock (above) in San Francisco, Chief Cook Billy Bragg (left) and Assistant Cook Lauren Oram helped clean the galley from top to bottom. September 2~2 A shipboard meeting was held aboard the Cape Mohican in the port of Alameda, Calif. From the left are AB James Crate, Chief Electrician Kashmir S. Dhillon, Recertified Bosun Stephen R. Garay and QMED Herman Best Jr. Seafarers LOB 9 �FAST RESCUE aOAT Paul Hall Center Offers Swiftly Paced Course A new course is available for students at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Last month, a group of eight Seafarers became the first to complete the school's new 30-hour fast rescue boat course-a U.S. Coast Guard-approved class which satisfies the requirements of Table AVI/2-2 of the STCW Code. As with virtually every other course available at the Piney Point, Md. facility, the fast rescue boat curriculum blends hands-on training and classroom instruction. Students receive practical assessments each day; they must also pass a 50-question test. "It's a fast-paced class," stated Paul Hall Center instructor Stan Beck (with no pun· intended). "A lot of newer ships have these types of boats and the davits to launch them. The intent is exactly what the name suggests-faster rescues." Beck pointed out that the center's fast rescue boat is jet-driven (like those carried aboard ship), and the absence of propellers helps ensure safety during the class. The boat has a rigid hull and can stop very quickly- from 30 knots to a complete stop in one boat length. The course's hands-on components include familiarization with the boat, pivot turns, sector searches (utilized when there's evidence of mishap, such as a capsized boat) and expanded-square searches (embarked upon when mariners essentially are making a "best guess" about the possible location of someone in distress). Other practical training involves approaches to the training vessel Osprey, under way at 6 to 8 knots, and securing a line from the vessel that keeps the boat alongside (as may be done when transferring people). Predictably, everyone who takes the class gets wet. That's because students are required to swim two boat lengths, and each mariner takes a tum as the "man overboard." The other members of the class then simulate different types of rescues-"direct" for an unconscious victim, indirect for one who's conscious. The latter technique uses a rescue line. A second fast rescue boat course was scheduled for late August, and the school plans to schedule additional classes on a regular basis. Right: Dan Milligan lies motionless to sig nal a direct rescue to the crew on the boat. Ronald Corgey reaches for the "victim" as instructor Stan Beck prepares to help lift, and Ryan Eglinton observes. Left: Participating in the hands-on course are (from left) Dan Milligan, George Wyatt, instructor Stan Beck, Ronald Corgey and Ryan Eglinton. Right: Lon Piner (left) and Stan Beck lift Marc Grantham as George Sadler handles the wheel. Left: Lon Piner and Stan Beck pull George Sadler from the water as Marc Grantham mans the wheel and Ryan Eglinton looks on. Upcoming Course Dates Sept. 30 - Oct. 4_ .Oct. 7 - Oct. 11 Oct. 28 - Nov. I Nov. 11 -Nov. 15 Nov. 25 - Nov. 29 Right: George Sadler pulls instructor Stan Beck to th_e boat as Marc Grantham· prepares to help lift. Lon Piner is at the wheel. Left: George Sadler signals for an "indirect" rescue-a term that indicates the victim is conscious. Dan Milligan checks gauges and settings on the boat before heading out for practical training. 10 Seafarers LOG September 2002 �Wit.h t.he SIU in QMED John Osburn, just off the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, comes into the SIU hall in Guam to have his vacation check processed. Chief Steward Ray Jones (center) steps out of the galley for a shipboard meeting on the Richard G Matthiesen. With him are Bosun Dana Naze (left) and AB William Mcintyre. When Guam Port Agent Matthew Holley (right) came aboard the USNS San Jose, he had an opportunity to meet with the vessel's crew members. Here he is with the ship's chairman, Ralph Salmond. Jesse Toves, a native of Guam and graduate of the unlicensed apprentice program (class #607) at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., holds up his certificate of achievement for recently completing the AB class. Chief Cook Joseph J. Welle, who disembarked from the LNG Capricorn, visits the Guam hall accompanied by his wife, Editha, who was seven months pregnant at the time. There's always something to paint aboard ship. Here, AB James Bolles completes one more such project on the USNS San Jose. SA Marlon Brown (left) and Chief Steward Ray Jones break from their meal preparation aboard the Richard G Matthiesen for a quick photo. ABs Carelina Baker (left) and Rodney Akima stand watch. Akima, with the shotgun, was part of the gangway watch force protection unit. In photo at right, Bosun Lionel Kimokeo (right) and Bosun's Mate John Dickeson watch from the deck of the USNS San Jose as cargo-in this case a forklift truck-is brought aboard (photo at left). The USNS San Jose is one of six combat stores ships operated by the Military Sealift Command that provides supplies to U.S. Navy combatant ships at sea for extended periods of time. The combat stores ships perform underway replenishment of all types of supplies, ranging from repair parts to fresh and frozen food, clothing and mail via tensioned cargo rigs and UH-46 Sea Knight helicopters. Its home port is in the Pacific. As a result of underway replenishment techniques, the U.S. Navy can remain ready for a mission to carry out U.S. policy anywhere in the world at any given time. September 2002 Seafarers LOB 11 �FAST-GROWING Y WATERWAY GOES ABOVE A D BEYOID W As SIU-contracted NY Waterway-the largest privately owned commuter ferry operator in the United States--continues its rapid growth, perhaps the only thing surpassing the company's expansion is its extraordinary commitment to safety training. Teaming up with the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (based in Piney Point, Md.), NY Waterway during the past two years has facilitated training for hundreds of Seafarers who work aboard the ferries. Much of that instruction took place on the NY Waterway boats in New York, although a number of classes also were conducted at the school. In short, NY Waterway has gone far beyond any Coast Guard requirements for its shipboard personnel-all in the name of safety. For instance, this summer the company became the first private ferry operator in the nation to require its captains and deckhands to complete a formal course in crowd management (in this case, the Paul Hall Center's Coast Guard-approved and STCW-compliant class). Two years ago, NY Waterway became the first to establish STCW Basic Safety Training as a requirement for captains and deckhands. Altogether, 162 NY Waterway personnel this year have taken crowd-control and crisis-management courses administered by Paul Hall Center instructors, all aboard NY Waterway boats. At least another 25 have been to Piney Point for other, individually scheduled courses including radar, medical care provider and others. Additionally, Seafarers at NY Waterway were scheduled to participate in a week's worth of on-site first aid and CPR training beginning the week of Aug. 18, including a hands-on disaster-response exercise involving personnel from the Coast Guard and New York and New Jersey police and fire departments, respectively. High Standards "Keep in mind, they're not required (by the Coast Guard) to have any of this training," noted J.C. Wiegman, assistant director of training at the Paul Hall Center. "Within their segment of the industry, there aren't many Coast Guard regulations, compared to the deep-sea segment. Their company safety standards actually exceed the Coast Guard standards for those types of vessels." "Both the union and the school always aim to deliver the world's best-trained mariners, and it's a credit to the membership that they've been so enthusiastic about the training," added SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi. "Everyone involved-the members, the school, the union and the company-has stayed totally focused on the main objective, which obviously is safety." NY Waterway's dedication to safety-and its utilization of the school-aren't new. During 2001, for example, more than l 00 mariners completed first aid and CPR courses. That same year, 65 SIU members employed by NY Waterway finished classes at Piney Point that were specifically scheduled for them. That training included STCW Basic Safety (which features first aid and CPR, water survival, fire fighting and social responsibilities); crowd control; crisis management; radar; and licensing. 12 Seafarers LOB "We are fortunate through our affiliation with the SIU to be able to harness the resources of the Paul Hall Center to train our crews," said Peter Johansen, NY Waterway's senior director of regulatory compliance, safety and training. "Since we began requiring STCW Basic Safety Training, the result has been a dramatic increase in the safety of our vessels. Also, the recent crowd management training was a huge success and reflects both the quality of the school and the company's seriousness about safety." On the Front Unes Never were the crew members' skills put to the test more than on September 11, a day that saw NY Waterway ferries evacuate upwards of 160,000 people from Manhattan. A few of the boats operated into the pre-dawn hours of the next day, providing help for emergency crews. Several SIU members rescued people who had fallen from piers into the water, most likely because of terrible visibility. In the aftermath of the attacks and the effort to evacuate survivors, ·.. NY Waterway Operations Manager Michael McPhillips described the SIU crews as "without a doubt, the most flexible and responsible people that anybody could have working for them. No matter what went on, these guys adapted to every situation, just as the whole maritime industry did." Aside from that awful day, Johansen pointed out that NY Waterway crews periodically execute comparably routine water rescues in the port involving small numbers of victims (most or all of which have been reported throughout the years in the Seafarers LOG). Fleet Expansion Also becoming almost routine-though certainly never taken for granted-are the christenings of new high-speed boats for the NY Waterway fleet. The latest to join the flotilla is The Hoboken, christened Aug. 8 near the Hoboken Historical Museum. The newest boat can carry 149 passengers and is 79 feet long. Other new additions (some of which are replacement vessels) during the past year include the Moira Smith, the Austin Tobin, the Father Mychal Judge, the U.S. Senator Frank R. Laufenberg, the Brooklyn, the Fred V Morrone and the Enduring Freedom. SIU members, including ing to help ensure the The ferries make appro Pictured above are Se Amaro, Joseph Lorocc and Steve Lesclinski du September 2002 �SAFETY TRAINING NY Waterway Seafarers have completed safety training aboard the boats (top photo) and at the Paul Hall Center in Pmey Point, Md. (photos below and at left), including STCW Basic Safety Training and also crowd management. y a a Gia pictured above, have utilized their trainof NY Waterway's passengers (below). !ly 17 million passenger trips per year. s Joseph Stella, Ysdelin Abreu, Tony os Lugo, Richard Lopez, Marcio Silva cent on-board training. • • • • • • • Provides 65,000 passenger trips per day Operates 46 boats serving 22 routes between New Jersey and Manhattan and Brooklyn, and between Rockland and Westchester Counties Additional routes are being developed Employs SIU members as captains and deckhands Also offers various sightseeing cruises, day trips, weekend getaways and other journeys Corporate office: Weehawken, N.J . Web site: www.nywaterway.com ..- President: Arthur E. Imperatore Jr. September 2002 Seafal'el'S LOB 13 �NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES - SIU PACIFIC DISTRICT PENSION PLAN 1. Notice To: All employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements, or other written agreements accepted by the Board of Trustees, providing for participation in the SIU Pacific District Pension Plan. An application is to be made to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an advance determination on the qualification of the following collectively bargained plan: 2. Plan Name: SIU Pacific District Pension Plan 3. Plan Number: 001 4. Name and Address of Applicant: Board of Trustees SIU Pacific District Pension Plan 1422 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94102 5. Applicant's E.I.N.: 94-6061923 6. Name and Address of Plan Administrator: Board of Trustees SIU Pacific District Pension Plan 1422 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94102 7. 2002 for an advance determination as to whether the Plan meets the qualification requirements of section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, with respect to the amendment and restatement of the Plan. The application will be filed with: EP Determinations Internal Revenue Service 201 West Rivercenter Blvd. Attn: Extracting Stop 312 Covington, KY 41011-1454 8. All employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements, or other written agreements accepted by the Board of Trustees, providing for their participation in the SIU Pacific District Pension Plan are eligible to participate in the Plan. 9. The Internal Revenue Service has previously issued a determination letter with respect to the qualification of this Plan. Rights ,,, ,,,,,,,_,,,,, l'artJes The application will be filed on July 31, 10. You have the right to submit to EP Determinations, at the above address, either individually or jointly with other interested parties, your comments as to whether this Plan meets the qualification requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. You may instead, individually or jointly with other interested parties, request the Department of Labor to submit, on your behalf, comments to EP Determinations regarding qualification of the Plan. If the Department declines to comment on all or some of the matters you raise, you may, individually, or jointly if your request was made to the Department jointly, submit your comments on these matters directly to EP Determinations. 11. The Department of Labor may not comment on behalf of interested parties unless requested to do so by the lesser of 10 employees or 10 percent of the employees who qualify as interested parties. The number of persons needed for the Department to comment with respect to this Plan is 10. If you request the Department to comment, your request must be in writing and must specify the matters upon which documents are requested, and must also include: (1) The information contained in Items 2 through 5 of this Notice; and (2) The number of persons needed for the Department to comment. A request to the Department to comment should be addressed as follows: Deputy Assistant Secretary Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration ATTN: 3001 Comment Request U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210-0002 Comments lo . . ""'1mal , , _ Senlce 12. Comments submitted by you to EP Determinations must be in writing and received by Monday, September 16, 2002. However, if there are matters that you request the Department of Labor to comment upon on your behalf, and the Department declines, you may submit comments on these matters to EP Determinations to be received by them within fifteen days from the time the Department noti- Seal arers Money Purchase Pension Plan Beneficiary Cards The rules and regulations of the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (SMPPP) provide that upon the death of a participant, the beneficiary named by the participant shall be entitled to receive the balance in the SMPPP account at the time of death. The rules further state that the participant may designate a beneficiary on a form provided by the plan trustees and delivered to the plan office prior to the death of a participant. Upon review, it has come to our attention that many members have not completed the proper beneficiary form and, therefore, we are requesting that they fill out and complete the below beneficiary form and return it to the plan office as soon as possible. Doing this will reduce the possibility of a payout being delayed following the demise of a participant. It is worth noting that this form is entirely sepa- I rate from the beneficiary form currently used by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan and the Seafarers Pension Plan. The form on file for these plans cannot be utilized for the SMPPP and vice versa. Some participants mistakenly believe that they have to fill out only one beneficiary card for all plans. As you can see, this is not correct. A majority of participants in the SMPPP do not have beneficiary cards on file and, therefore, their timely response is important. If further information is required, or if you need to request a new beneficiary form at any time, you may do so by calling the SMPPP administrator at (800) 485-3703. It's a good idea to update all of your beneficiary forms every so often, especially if the status of the beneficiary changes; for example, in the case of divorce or death of the beneficiary. r------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEAFARERS MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN c/o Basil Castrovinci Associates, Inc. 3235 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306 (800) 485-3703 < Participant Enrollment Form & Designation of Beneficiary (Please provide all requested information) First Name Middle Initial Home Address - Street City Last Name Zip Code State ( Date of Birth Social Security Number Marital Status: D Single D Married D Divorced ) Area Code D Widowed Telephone Number D Other _ _ _ _ _ __ Spouse's name (if married)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date Married_ _ _ _ _S.S. # _ _ _ _ _ __ Please designate a beneficiary (person/s) to receive your pension in the event of your death) 1. Name S.S.# Share(%) to Be Paid Address Name 2 S.S.# Address 3. Name S.S.# Address 4. Name S.S.# Address lY1lIJ1;.. Each surviving beneficiary shall share equally, if the shares to be paid the beneficiaries are not indicated above. Spouse's signature (Required if spouse is not the sole beneficiary. Spouse's signature indicates agreement with the above designation of beneficiaries.) Member's Signature_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date Witness's Signature_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date If you have any questions, please contact the Fund Director at the above address and telephone number. You also may contact the Plan Administrator at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; or call at (800) 485-3703. 14 Seafarers LOS fies you that it will not comment on a particular matter, or by Monday, September 16 2002, whichever is later, but not after Monday, September 30, 2002. A request to the Department to comment on your behalf must be received by it by Thursday, August 15, 2002, if you wish to preserve your right to comment on a matter upon which the Department declines to comment, or by Monday, August 26, 2002 if you wish to waive that right. Addillonal lntonnatlon 13. Detailed instructions regarding the requirements for notification of interested parties may be found in Sections 17 and 18 of IRS Revenue Procedure 2002-6. Additional information concerning this application (including, where applicable, an updated copy of the Plan and related trust; the application for determination; any additional documents dealing with the application that have been submitted to the IRS; and copies of Section 17 of Revenue Procedure 2002-6) are available at 1422 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 during regular business hours for inspection and copying. (There may be a nominal charge for copying and/or mailing.) NOTICE The Seafarers Pension Plan is seeking updated addresses for the following individuals. Please contact the Pension Plan if you can provide the current mailing address for any of the following individuals: Abdulla, Fadel M. Aboubaker, Saeed A. Acevedo, Wilfredo Ahmed, Abulgabar H. Ahmed, Zein Alexander. David Alexander, James E. Ali,AliM. Allen, Robert S. Alomary, Abdulaziz S. Green, Henry E. Gregel, J, Grundy, Joseph Hare, William H. Harpole, Marsha Hayden, Robert L. Helm, Cleo Henderson. Ben W. Hester, Donnie D. Hill, Harrill AlshanunamJ Qasim M. ,.am, Michael. A. , Hokanson, Richard E. Apodac~ Steven Arellano, Antonio Hollingsworth, Don M. Arredondo, G. Hollins, Ralph Bailey, P. Honorio, Jamie A. Bartolon. Frank D. Hubble, BillieJ. ·· Bedford, Anthony Hurlburt, Charles M. Hyatt, Tomothy L. Biondi, P. Ibbott, R. f_ Biugos, E. Bodie, Alfred J. Jacintho, Mary Boiser, Michael Jackson. Roy Johnson, Claude N. Bongoloan, D. D. Jones, Charles E. Booth, Oliver J. Justin, Reginald V. Boris, Michael Juzang, Rickie L. Bracken, Scott A. Kead, D. Brandon, Linell Keefe, Richard E. Brickley, Thomas J. Brown, B. Kennington, Dennis L. Bubakr, Hussain A. Ketchem, Martin Khulaqi, Yousif Bukis, Brian A. Killiam, Elizabeth A. Bulawan, John N. K.inanahan., Santiago Bunnell, Larry R. Burch, Douglas E. Kingo, C. Konas, Julie M. Camry, Najib Laffitte, Tyler N. Cardwell, Joanna Charleston, Cornell Lewis, Hennax;i Cherry, John T. Long, Paul Loprinzi, Joseph Christmas, William F. Mack, Charles Cladinos, Diane G. Martin, Warren C. Collado, Edward W. Collings, Stanley E. Maurer, Janet M. McBride, Donovan A. Crews, Fred Cromwell, Willie J. Mccowan. Henry P. McCree, Johnnie Cue,. Lawrence W. McGurk, Thomas B. Cuevas, Luis S. Davis, Robert Mehia. Raymond W. Melrose, C.A. Dechamp, Arthur A. Delorey, Joseph F. Milabo, Goodfredo T. Demo, Gary F. Miller, James L. Mills, David W. Dhalai, Hazaim Mineo, Frank J. Echeverio, Ronald H. Elegan, Gerald Mohamed, Abdulla, A. Mosad, Abdullah Ely, Lany Muzayyad, Nassir Evanosich, Anthony J. Femandezees, C. Nason. Diana L. Flores, David Nasser, Ahmed A. Nassir, Hussain M. Francisco, Roland Netters, Willie French, Michael G. Furman, Edward C. Nixon, R.D. Gal1eguillos, Ruebin S. Norczyk, Leo Ortiz, Sharon L. Gebbia, Sandra Gegenheimer, Richard A. Overton, Robert L. Gierlich, Bradley J. Palacio, Leopoldo Pavao, Whitey A. Gomez, G. Peterson, Ernest W. Pratt, David D. Pratt, John A. Prescott, Dennis P. Price, James E. Rambow, Kenneth L. Redding, Stanley Richardson, Nathaniel Rivera, Robert Robbins, RR. Robert.son, Michael W. Rodriguez,.Wilfredo F. Rogers, Harl J. Rogers, Paul R. Rosete, Reynaldo B. Royals, Roy F. Russi, Leonard Russo, Michael F. Ryan, Joseph S. Santiago, Robert S. Sasaki, George Saxton, Jim Scamale, Willy K. Scruggs, Dvaughn N. Seager, Samuel Serrano, J. A. Sheard, Timothy Slaney, Eddward R. Smith, C. C. Smith, Clyde G. Smith, Robert L. Smith, Samuel N. Smithennan, Marvin E. Spencer, Jack W. Spratley, William St. Julien, Lionel Stock, Francis A. Syor, David E. Taan, John A. Takahashi, Kevin R. Tapanan, Sharon A. Taylor, Linton N. Taylor, Norman F. Thorpe, Charles W. Thrasher, Jesse Tinsley, Thomas V. Torro, Jerson I. Tourere, Cassie D. Velez, Gustavo Vidaurre, Victor E. Ward, John K. Ware, Efrem M Warren, Richard T. Weddington, Victor Weed, Jimmie L. Wicks, Percival Wiggins, Edward J. Williams, Carlos C. Williams, Yvonne A. Wolfel, Edward I. Yadao, D. V. Yafai, Ahmed Zachary, James C. September 2002 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JULY 16 - AUGUST 15, 2002 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam · Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals l 9 5 1 0 8 34 10 12 21 8 19 11 14 4 8 4 38 9 17 30 15 9 2 12 22 17 3 2 14 12 5 13 17 5 0 1 2 6 20 3 18 31 15 170 3 3 10 15 107 264 Algonac Baltimore 0 1 0 8 6 Guam 0 2 l 0 3 14 22 10 2 2 10 20 4 7 2 New·York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point ~: Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 9 15 8 1 2 3 5 1 11 10 122 9 11 11 0 4 10 16 9 4 1 0 0 4 1 6 5 125 47 4 6 3 9 2 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville · Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco 0 0 1 1 1 13 14 15 4 9 18 4 0 4 2 7 3 5 5 9 2 3 3 22 3 0 5 St. I:ouis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 20 21 151 0 0 1 0 5 2 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 56 18 Por t ·"~" Algonac Baltimore Ouru;n Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Totals.AU Departments All Groups Class A Class B Class C Piney Point ............. Monday: October 7, November 4 DECK DEPARTMENT Port · Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans **REGISTERED ON BEACH Trip Reliefs October & November 2002 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 0 0 0 9 2 4 0 3 4 0 3 1 17 10 13 5 11 24 7 1 10 2 2 9 3 28 3 3 I 7 0 23 37 10 8 20 9 11 18 9 18 9 3 l 9 21 7 7 2 3 4 7 19 13 0 4 0 6 16 19 8 9 0 4 3 1 6 10 1 4 8 3 1 4 8 2 4 8 2 0 8 13 1 1 0 3 2 3 o -~- 1 0 0 0 0 4 14 0 5 2 1 4 30 Baltimore ................ Thursday: October l'O, November 7 18 52 71 1 18 16 34 25 18 13 10 39 59 33 31 31 25 33 19 11 3 18 42 6 57 52 493 24 7 9 13 16 3 26 27 272 0 l 9 0 6 23 9 0 8 17 39 38 i4 7 16 22 25 23 16 6 5 6 1 8 4 6 2 6 0 0 2 1 3 3 0 6 9 3 10 13 4 14 20 20 0 4 6 6 21 33 257 2 2 1 0 3 4 0 7 3 2 1 2 14 0 22 16 109 1 1 0 0 5 0 0 4 9 1 2 0 9 0 1 .,2 3 0 20 15 9 66 18 28 582 501 364 445 287 5 5 4 0 2 0 5 0 7 2 51 137 0 0 286 1 0 0 13 6 4 5 0 0 41 0 4 5 2 31 3 12 23 62 72 0 15 3 1 18 Personal BOSUN RHETT DAVIS Please contact Eddie in Corpus Christi, Texas at (361) 884-3345 or (361) 883-1818. Seafarer, Spears & Supe~ Bowl 6 6 43 0 0 11 7 18 78 303 374 215 1,063 884 765 *"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. Each port's meding starts at 10:30 a.m. 30 27 4 Wilmington ............... Monday: October 21, November 18 49 20 24 11 15 I Tacoma ...................Friday: October 25, November 22 4 54 13 0 0 St. Louis .................Friday: October 18, November 15 3 5 0 0 0 0 Port Everglades.......Thursday: October 17, November 14 2 3 15 96 10 4 18 9 21 0 41 25 0 0 New York ............... .Tuesday: October 8, November 5 2 0 5 7 3 3 6 7 12 15 2 5 2 37 34 5 2 4 0 10 4 11 17 3 13 20 0 9 4 1 l 3 0 0 5 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 6 0 1 5 0 43 3 9 18 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 New Orleans ........... Tuesday: October 15, November 12 San Juan..................Thursday: October 10, November 7 4 0 19 27 36 10 14 31 14 4 2 0 1 4 New Bedford ..........Tuesday; October 22, November 19 Savannah ................ Friday: October 11, November 8 0 2 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 l 0 0 2 7 0 0 2 0 Mobile .................... Wednesday: October 16, November 13 9 1 93 5 Jersey City .............. Wednesday: October 23, November 20 - San Francisco ;........ Thursday: OctQber 17, November 14 14 8 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: October 10, November 7 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: October 9, November 6 213 3 0 (*change created by Veterans' Day holiday) 8 1 2 0 18 2 Houston ..................Monday: October 14 Tuesday: November 12* Norfolk ................... Thursday: October 10, November 7 206 12 4 Honolulu ................. Friday: October 18, November 15 7 14 2 2 112 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: October 16, November 13 10 8 0 22 54 75 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 9 ·7 4 1 9 9 9 Boston ..................... Friday: October 11, November 8 2 14 12 13 192 September 2002 Algonac .................. Friday: October 11, November 8 8 4 2 2 32 13 3 2 0 0 150 17 12 6 19 14 '9 0 27 0 6 9 4 8 196 120 49 95 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 5 7 5 9 3 l 22 45 16 1 0 2 2 ll 23 2 0 2 5 3 8 0 8 4 1 6 10 3 I 8 0 5 2 3 1 2 0 10 0 4 0 7 0 7 5 72 0 0 0 1 3 While on the beach last winter, Seafarer Denis Burke worked as a manager at the Planet Hollywood restaurant and night club in New York City. During a Super Bowl party co-hosted by entertainer Britney Spears, Burke and the celebrity posed for this photo. No word on whether Spears asked for his autograph. Brother Burke sails as a certified cook and baker. Seafarers LOG 15 �l\T1'111 Monthly Shipping A Registration Report AUGUST 2002 Mlthael Sa«o, President 1Jobn Fay; Executive Vice President All Groups Group I Group II David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SlllPPED TOTAL REGISTERED Group ill Group I AU Groups Group II Group III Trip Reliefs All Groups Group I Group II Group ill ,Augo$tin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Plce President Lakes and Inland Water$ Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett M8llgram, Vice President Government Services Rene Lioeaujie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at large • • HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfo]k DECK DEPARTMENT 7 8 2 3 0 16 4 3 0 San Pedro Savannah Tacoma 11 Totals 0 4 3 4 0 0 6 1 3 0 2 61 15 10 7 5 5 3 9 2 10 8 43 0 0 . 2 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 12 12 IO 36 2 2 10 0 2 0 0 20 3 5 24 0 4 54 0 0 7 5 6 10 1 6 106 5 5 12 0 0 1 0 28 25 0 3 3 24 0 0 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 4800 I (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #IC, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 30l·E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647·1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., .Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 - HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St._ Houston, TX 77002 ('113) 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 Pauphin Island Pkwy,. Mobile, .AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997~.5404 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 3 5 1 6 2 7 2 3 29 0 I 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 8 3 Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk · San Pedro Savannah Tacoma 23 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 1 9 0 0 0 22 8 15 2 0 4 0 9 2 5 1 0 0 29 77 14 22 7 4 0 2 2 4 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 17 2 8 l 3 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 15 12 0 0 0 ·o. 1 54 4 12 0 3 2 3 0 1 0 0 9 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Totals 2 2 4 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 2 3 5 0 0 7 3 5 2 0 0 2 J 4 14 5 1 5 0 6 0 8 41 2 27 0 17 26 '52 3 38 0 . 24 3 10 51 0 8 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 3 45 16 14 16 3 0 0 0 15 0 3 26 96 156 139 128 38 30 75 5 4 124 333 210 195 NEW-01lLEANS 3911 'LapalCQ Blvd,, Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY~ H~2 (718) 499-6600 Government Services Division: (7181832-8767 NORFOLK 11 S Third St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (151) 622-1892 PHILADELPBIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 {215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P-0. 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 Santurce, PR 009Q7 (787) 721-4033 ST.LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 ,,, TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510N. Broad Ave., Wilmington. CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 16 Seatarel'S LOG Totals All Departments PI CS-FROM-THE-PAST The photos on this page were sent to the Seafarers LOG by Jimmy Soto of Sandpoint, Idaho. In a note accompanying the pictures, he writes: "My first ship with the SIU was in July 1968 on the Overseas Lena, seen here at Danang, Vietnam . AB Tom Shoemaker from St. Louis, Mo. is on my left. He more or less was showing me the ropes. The ship was chartered by the Military Sea Transportation Service. We were carrying supplies for the war. "I was still attending high school in San Pedro, Calif. It was summer break, and most of my friends were either looking for work in service stations or restaurants, but I decided to go to sea . I had a great time that summer traveling throughout Asia. "I'm still sailing deep sea, and my last ship was the Overseas Juneau, sailing as QMED/pumpman." The smaller photo shows Soto doing a little fishing at Knowles Head Anchorage in Valdez Alaska from aboard the Overseas Juneau. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. September 2002 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. · T hree inland captains are among the 18 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Captains Charles Foster, Stephen Latocha and Lee Roy Lepretre worked at the helms of vessels on the inland waterways for a combined time of more than 60 years. Thirteen of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division, one plied the Great Lakes and four navigated the inland waterways. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. enhanced his skills in 1977 at the Seafarers training school. He last worked aboard American Hawaii Cruises' Independence. Brother Domingos calls Sacramento, Calif. home. CALVIN HAZZARD, 63, hails from Alabama. Brother Hazzard began his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in his native state in the port of Mobile. His first trip was aboard the AlleDEEP SEA giance, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. The steward LOUIS B. ANDERSON, 58, department member upgraded his joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The North · skills at the Paul Hall Center in 2001. His last voyage was on the Carolina native first sailed aboard USNS Algol. Brother Hazzard still Waterman Steamship Corp. 's De lives in Alabama. Soto. Brother Anderson worked in all three departments and upgrad- -.. . . . JOHN ed his skills at the Paul Hall CenJACKSON, ter for Maritime Training and 65, started his Education. He last shipped aboard SIU career in the Cape Nome, an American 1972 in Port Overseas Marine vessel. Brother Arthur, Texas. Anderson lives in Virginia Beach, He first went Va. to sea aboard the William T. LONNiE BETTIS, 65, started Steel, a Richmond Corp. vessel. his career with the Seafarers in Born in Beaumont, Texas, he 1962 in the port of Mobile, Ala. worked in the .steward departBrother Bettis worked in the ment. Brother Jackson upgraded steward department, last sailing his skills at the Paul Hall Center on Liberty Maritime Corp. 's Liberty Sun. Brother Bettis makes in Piney Point, Md. in 1985. His last voyage was on Matson his home in Mobile. Navigation's Manukai. Brother Jackson still lives in Beaumont. LEO TE CORDOVA, 65, joined the SIU in 1980 in the port of New York. Born in La Ceiba~ Hon.__.......___............._.....___, duras, he first shipped on the Houston. The deck department member upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. in 1988 and 2001. He last went to sea aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Robert E. Lee. Brother Cordova is a resident of New Orleans. THOMASK. CURTIS, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Houston. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, L-~~""-=-..L.----' the Indiana native worked in the engine department and was a :frequent upgrader at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Curtis' most recent trip to sea was on the USNS Patlifi.nder. He makes his home in Gulfport, Miss. MANUEL DOMINGOS JR., 71, began his career with the SIU in 1961 in San Francisco after serving in the U.S. Air Force. The California-born mariner worked in the engine and steward departments and September 2002 JOSE G. LIMA, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in New Bedford, Mass. Brother Lima's initial voyage was aboard the USNS Bold. Born in Portugal, he worked in a11 three departments while at sea. His last voyage was aboard the USNS Assertive. Brother Lima continues to live in New Bedford. at the Paul Hall Center in 1996, 2000 and 2001. His final voyage was on the Liberator, a USSM vessel. Brother Luse makes his home in Shelton, Wash. GERARDO MORENO, 73, was born in Puerto Rico. He started his SIU career in 1980 in Miami. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Brother Moreno worked in all three departments and upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in 1990. Brother Moreno's last voyage was on the Sea-Land Pride. He calls Spring Hill, Fla. home. .------:-=:::-----, STEPHEN SENTENEY, 69, began his SIU career in 1966 in Seattle. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Brother Senteney's maiden voyage with the Seafarers was aboard Bloomfield Steamship Co. 's Alice Brown. Born in Illinois, he shipped in the engine department and upgraded his skills on four occasions at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Senteney last went to sea on the Great Land, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. He is a resident of Everett, Wash. QUITMAN YOUNG, 65, started his SIU career in 1990 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Born in Alabama, Brother Young is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His first ship was American Hawaii Cruises' Independence. He worked in the steward department, last sailing on the Maj. Stephen W Pless. Brother Young calls Gautier, Miss., home. GREAT LAKES deck and engine department, last sailing aboard the Padre Island. He still lives in Kingston. CHARLES FOSTER, 64, started his career with the SIU in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Foster first worked aboard a Gulf Atlantic Transport Corp. vessel. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a captain. He is a resident of Belhaven, N.C. DAVIDHUBBARD,65, began his career with the STEPHEN LATOCHA, Seafarers in 1970. Brother 61, hails from Hubbard first Harrisburg, Pa. He joined worked aboard the SIU in the Hennepin, a Redland Steamship Co. vessel. 1973 in the The Michigan native shipped in port of the deck and engine departments Philadelphia. Boatman Latocha is a veteran of and enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1981. · the U.S. Air Force. A deck departBrother Hubbard last sailed on the ment member, Boatman Latocha Richard J Reiss. He resides in shipped as a captain. He last Bay City, Mich. worked on an Interstate Oil Transport Co. vessel and makes his home in Felton, Del. INLAND ROBERT ANDE~ON, 62, hails :froµi Kingston, N. Y. Boatman Anderson began his SIU career in 1978 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Padre Island, operated by North American Trailing Company. Boatman Anderson worked in the LEE ROY LEPRETRE, 61, started his career with the SIU in 1989 in the port of Houston. Born in New Orleans, Boatman Lepretre shipped in the deck department as a captain. He last worked on a Higman Barge Lines vessel. Morse, La., is his home. CLYDE LUSE, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in ers, the SIU-contracted Maritime Overseas Corporation • 1947 The ship is the third in a series of similar vessels ordered by Maritime Overseas and will be NEW YORK-The presence of hundreds of used mainly for the carriage of petroleum white~capped Seafarers prevented strikebreakers from forcing their way through picket lines products in the United States domestic trades. However, the 660-foot Overseas Vwian, with a established by the CIO Shipyard Workers . capacity of 3 30,000 barrels in 15 tanks, has around two Brooklyn plants of the Bethlehem been constructed so it Steel Company. The rr.:::=============================:=;;i can be easily convertlines were set up by ed to carry as much Locals 12 and 13 as 1,500,000 bushels more than 12 weeks of grain. ago, but early this week the company stated that it would 1992 "throw its gates open" Responding to sepato any employees who wanted to return, a t=:=;:;;;;;;:;;;;;;:;;;;;:=;:;;;;;:=;:;;;;;:=:=:=:=:=:=:=~ rate stonns which battered Hawaii and move that the union Guam, Seafarers sailed ships out of hann's way immediately branded as "strike-breaking." and then provided supplies and other aid for The regional representative of the Shipyard the victims. Workers called upon the Seafarers for help In Hawaii, the SIU-crewed SS Independence and, with the same speed that the SIU has and SS Constitution took different courses of shown in the past, aid was dispatched to the 29th Street and 56th Street, Brooklyn, plants action to avoid damage from Hurricane lnild, which struck most of the islands September of the company. 12. The Constitution sailed out of Nawiliwlli, All the SIU members who went to join the Kauai-the island which took the brunt of the picket lines did so on a volunteer basis. storm-early that morning and traveled to a safe area, while the Independence safely Seattle. He 1968 JIM CHIEN LIU, 66, began his SIU · · career in 1996. . His first ship ~\ was the Inde. ;. pendence, · operated by - American Hawaii Cruises. Born in China, he shipped in the deck and steward departments. Brother Liu upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. He is a resident of Seattle. served in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. i......c:.,..............._ _~ Air Force Reserve. Brother Luse first sailed under the SIU colors aboard the Flor, an Altair Steamship Co. vessel. The Montanaborn mariner enhanced his skills Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG THIS MONTH JN SIU HISTORY The Overseas Vwian, a 37,500 deadweighHon tanker capable of cruising in a range of 12,000 miles because of her unique design, has been launched at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation's yard in Sparrows Point, Md. and is being readied for winter delivery to its own- remained docked in Kahului, Maui •••• On August 28, Typhoon Omar and its 155mph wind gusts hammered Guam .... Among the ships which took part in the initial aid operation were the MV 1st Lt. Jack Lummus and the fleet tug USNS Navajo, both manned by Seafarers. Seafarers LOii 17 ~- - �Final Departures DEEP SEA EUGENE BENT Pensioner Eugene Bent, 74, passed away May 30. Brother Bent started his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port ofNewYork. Born in New Jersey, be was a U.S. Army veteran. Brother Bent first shipped for the SIU aboard a Cabin Tanker Inc. vessel. The engine department member last sailed on the Sea-Land Navigator. Brother Bent started receiving his pension in 1989. He made his home in Hayward, Calif. WILLIAM R. CARROLL Pensioner William R. Carroll, 78, passed away May 9. The Ohio-born mariner started his career with the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore. He first went to sea aboard the Del Sol, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. A member of the engine department, he last shipped on the Charles L. Brown. Brother Carroll started receiving payments for his retirement in 1994 and lived in Honolulu. HUANCHENG Pensioner Huan Cheng, 70, died April 26. He joined the SIU in 1989 in the port of Honolulu. Born in China, Brother Cheng worked _,,. primarily aboard vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises, including the Independence. The engine department member started collecting retirement stipends in 1998. He lived in Kekaha, Hawaii. ..-------~ JAY COHEN Pensioner Jay Cohen, 81, passed away May 5. Brother Cohen started his SIU career in 1952 in New Orleans. His initial voyage was aboard a Nautilus Petroleum Carriers vessel. Born in Texas, Brother Cohen shipped in the engine department. He last worked on the Sea-Land Portland. Brother Cohen began receiving his pension in 1985 and lived in Seattle. ....-r~,,.--,---==-----.. ROBERT COLANTTI Brother Robert Colantti, 55, died May 23. He joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port ofNew YOik Brother Colantti's maiden voyage for the SID was aboard theAlcoa Mmter, an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. Born in New York, he shipped in the engine department He also was a long time member of the shoregang. Brother Colantti lived in Puerto Rico. JOHN CUNNINGHAM Pensioner John Cunningham, 83, passed away April 1. Brother Cunningham started his SIU career in 1953 in the port of New York. His first voyage was aboard a Sinclair 18 Seafarers LOB Oil Corp. vessel. Born in New York, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Cunningham last went to sea on the Amco Trader. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1984 and resided in St. Petersburg, Fla. THEODORE DROBINS Pensioner Theodore Drobins, 78, passed away May 26. Brother Drobins joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port .....,...................J of Baltimore and worked in the deep sea and inland divisions. The Pennsylvaniabom mariner was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Brother Drobins shipped in the deck department and last worked on a Moran Towing Co. vessel. He began receiving his pension in 1985 and lived in Baltimore. ROBERT ENKE Pensioner Robert Enke, 65, died May 18. He started bis career with the Seafarers in 1978 in New Orleans. Brother Enke's initial SIU voyage was aboard the Walter Rice, a Reynolds Metal Co. vessel. Born in Brazil, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Enke last went to sea aboard the Overseas New Orleans. He started receiving payments for his retirement earlier this year and lived in Kenner, La. CHRISTOS FLOROUS Pensioner Ghrist.0s Florous, 78, died April 27. Brother Florous started his SIU career in 1968 in Yokohoma, Japan. His initial voyage was aboard the Transwestem, a Hudson Waterways vessel. Born in Greece, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Florous' final voyage was aboard Seahawk Management's Falcon Leader. He started receiving his pension in 1998 and lived in East Elmhurst, N.Y. LEON LEVIN Pensioner Leon Levin, 77, died May 9. Brother Levin started his SIU career in 1966 in the port of New York. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Born in Pennsylvania, he worked in the engine as well as steward departments. Brother Levin last sailed aboard Puerto Rican Marine Management's Nuevo San Juan. He started receiving retirement stipends in 1990 and made his home in Mays Landing, N.J. JANET MAURER Sister Janet Maurer, 47, passed away April 23. She joined the Seafarers in 1989 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Her initial voyage was aboard the Independence, an American Hawaii Cruises vessel. Sister Maurer worked in the steward department and last went to sea on American Steamship's Cape Blanco. The Pennsylvania-born mariner was a resident of Ormond Beach, Fla. GEORGE McKENNA Pensioner George McKenna, 83, passed away April 11. Brother McKenna joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. He initially sailed aboard Sinclair Oil Corp. 's Bull Finch. Born in New York, Brother McKenna worked in the deck department. He last went to sea on the Sea-Land Consumer. Brother McKenna began collecting payments for his retirement in 1989 and resided in Suffolk, Va. GEORGE MELEAR Pensioner George Melear, 75, died May 17. Brother Melear started his SIU career in 1969 in the port of Houston. The U.S. Army veteran was born in Texas and worked in the engine department. Brother Melear began receiving his pension in 1991 and lived in Houston. MANNY MITTLER Pensioner Manny Mittler, 81, passed away June 13. Born in New York, Brother Mittler began his career with the MC&S. His initial voyage was aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Maria. A member of the steward department, he last sailed on the President Taft. Brother Mittler started receiving payments for his retirement in 1982 and called Medford, Ore. home. ALVAR NORDSTROM Pensioner Alvar Nordstrom, 86, died May 9. Brother Nordstrom started his career with the MC&S in 1978 in San Francisco. Born in Finland, he initially sailed on Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Magdalena. The steward department member last worked aboard the Independence, an American Hawaii Cruises vessel. dr m Brother ordstrom st his pension in 1983 and lived in San Francisco. STANLEY RUZYSKI Pensioner Stanley Rusyski, 83, died May 30. He started his SIU career in 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Ruzyski first went to sea aboard the Alcoa Patriot. Born in Canada, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Ruzyski last worked on the SeaLand Newark. He began collecting payments for his retirement in 1983 and lived in Seattle. CHARLES D. SKEEN Brother Charles D. Skeen, 63, passed away May 13. He joined the Seafarers in 1997 in Detroit. Brother Skeen was born in Virginia and first shipped aboard American Steamship Co. 's Buffalo. The engine department member last sailed on Pronav Ship Management's LNG Taurus. Brother Skeen was a resident of Bidwell, Ohio. LARRY STANBACK Brother Larry Stanback, 51 , passed away May 16. Brother Stanback joined the SIU in 1986 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Virginia, be was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Brother Stanback's initial voyage was aboard the UNSN Vindicator, an SIU-crewed vessel operated by Sea Mobility, Inc. He worked in all three departments and last sailed on Interocean Management Corp. 's Gopher State. Brother Stanback called Portsmouth, Va. home. LEROY TEMPLE Pensioner Leroy Temple, 74, passed away May 20. The U.S. Army veteran joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Temple first went to sea aboard the Josefina, a Liberty Navigation Trading Co. vessel. A deck department member, he last sailed on the Overseas Alabama. Brother Temple lived in Stockton, Calif. and began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1992. ONETIA WESTLIN Pensioner Onetia Westlin, 70, passed away April 25. Sister Westlin started her career with the MC&S in 1981 in Seattle. Her initial voyage was aboard the Santa Juana, a Delta Steamship vessel. Sister Westlin shipped in the steward department and last went to sea aboard Matson Navigation's Ewa. She started receiving retirement payments in 1998 and made her home in Seattle. LEON YEARWOOD Pensioner Leon Yearwood, 96, died April 4. Brother Yearwood began his career with the MC&S. The steward department member visited many world ports during his career while sailing aboard American-flagged vessels. Brother Yearwood started receiving his pension in 1973 and was a resident of Bronx, N. Y. ANTHONY ZIGGO Brother Anthony Ziggo, 56, died April 15. He joined the Seafarers in 1978 and first shipped aboard Manhattan Tankers Corp. 's Manhattan. 0 fa, ro er Ziggo shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Sea-Land Liberator. Brother Ziggo called San Diego home. J - GREAT LAKES EDWARD ELDER Pensioner Edward Elder, 68, died May 9 . Brother Elder began his SIU career in 1976 in Detroit. His first SIU voyage was aboard the J.S. Young, an American Steamship Co. vessel. The South Carolina-born mariner shipped in the engine department and last worked on Bell Steamship's Saint Clair. Brother Elder started receiving his pension in 1999 and was a resident of Campobello, S.C. INLAND RICHARD CONWAY '""""""""'""""I Pensioner Richard Conway, 71, passed away April 5. Boatman Conway began his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and first sailed on a Moran Towing Co. vessel. Born in Massachusetts, he shipped in the steward department. Boatman Conway began receiving his pension in 1993. He lived in New Jersey. CHESTER FOSTER Pensioner Chester Foster, 77, died May 24. Boatman Foster worked in the inland and deep sea divisions during his career. He was a member of the deck department. Boatman Foster last sailed on a Mi°chigan Tankers vessel and began receiving his pension in 1991. He lived in Cleveland, Miss. MARVIN HAUF r--:;:;::::=.,.,'!!"l'l"._:;a_ Pensioner Marvin Hauf, 83, passed away July 19. Boatman Hauf launched his SIU career in 1944 in the port ofNewYork and sailed in the inland as well as the deep sea divisions. Born in Maryland, he first worked aboard a Bay Dreding Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked on a Liberty Navigation Trading Co. vessel. Boatman Hauf began receiving his pension in 1977 and made his home in Norfolk, Va. MORRIS JORGENSEN Pensioner Morris Jorgensen, 80, died April 6. Boatman Jorgensen started his career with the Seafarers in 1983 in Port Arthur, Texas. The Texas-born mariner shipped in the deck department as a captain and worked primarily aboard Hvide Marine vessels. He started receiving his pension in 1982 and was a resident of Jasper, Texas. WILLIAM LOTZ P-ensrone William Lotz, 88, passed away June 19. Boatman Lotz joined the SIU in 1985 in Port Arthur, Texas. He first worked aboard an Ellis Towing & Transport Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, the Texas-born mariner shipped as a captain. He last worked on a vessel operated by G&H Towing. Boatman Lotz started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1985 and lived in Trinity. Texas. LAWRENCE PAUL Pensioner Lawrence Paul, 69, died June 26. Boatman Paul started his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Philadelphia. He first worked aboard an Interstate Oil Transport vessel. The North Carolina-born mariner shipped in the deck department as a captain. He last sailed on a Taylor Marine Towing Co vessel. Boatman Paul began receiving retirement stipends in 1988 and was a resident of Quakerstown, Pa. ALLEN SEGREST Pensioner Allen Segrest, 68, passed away March 20. He joined the Seafarers in 1979 in New Orleans. A veteran of the U.S. 1 - -_ _..___ __,.. Army, Boatman Segrest was born in Memphis, Tenn. The steward department member. worked primarily aboard Delta Queen Steamboat Co. vessels during his career. Boatman Segrest began receiving his pension in 1995 and made his home in his native state. September 2002 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union s,bipboard minutes as possible, On occasion, because of spa• · limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minute$ first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Th0$8 issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt 11/ the ships' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG far publication. MAERSK ALASKA (Maersk Line, Ltd.), May 9---Chairman Cesar A. Gutierrez, Secretary Felipe Orlanda, Educational Director Frank J. Michalski Jr., Deck Delegate Ernest M. Richardson, Engine Delegate Agustin Clotter, Steward Delegate Samuel Johnson. Chairman announced arrival May 13 in Sunny Point, N.C., with payoff next day. Ship then scheduled to sail to Germany. Educational director stressed need for mariners to have required STCW training. Steward thanked deck and engine department members for help in keeping crew lounge and mess hall clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New dryer requested. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. CLEVELAND (Sealift, Inc.), June 23---Chairman Kevin 0. Nattoo, Secretary Robert G. Maschmeier, Educational Director Angelito S. Pertobal, Deck Delegate William Powell, Steward Delegate Alice Poree. Chairman informed crew members there will be no reimbursement for workboots. He led discussion about foreign nationals aboard ship and requested copies of union contract with Sealift be made available to crew members. He also asked for clarification of e "al hands." Secretary . · reminded..t;hoSCT · ea roo can ' hfr h linen for replacement mariner. Educational director suggested e ~one take advantage of upgrading classes offered at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Some disputed OT reported in deck and engine departments. Recommendation made for fumigation of ship. Next port: Houston or Lake Charles. DEFENDER (USSM), June 23Chairman William J. Dean, Secretary Raymond S. Garcia, Educational Director Henry L. Paquin, Deck Delegate Benedicto P. Miranda, Engine Delegate Gualberto Salaria, Steward Delegate John Bennet. Chairman thanked everyone for smooth voyage and advised crew members make sure all shipping documents are up to date. Educational director Celebrating the 4•h They may have been at sea, but crew members aboard the Endurance (USSM) celebrated the Fourth of July like many of their shoreside brothers and sisters-with chicken, steak, hamburgers and hotdogs sizzling on the grill. September 2002 spoke about upgrading opportunities at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food. Next port: Oakland, Calif. EL MORRO (IUM), June 29qiairman Steven W. Copeland, Secretary Kris A. Hopkins, Educational Director Sheldon S. Greenberg, Deck Delegate William Rackley, Engine Delegate Michael N. Blue Jr., Steward Delegate Duane K. Washington. Chairman reminded everyone to be respectful of others aboard ship and keep noise down in passageways. Steward thanked DEUs Cecil Edwards and Gary Timmons for good job on sanitary. He also thanked Chief Cook Matthew Scott and his steward department for their fine efforts. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer announced $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter from headquarters regarding tours of duty was received and posted. New dryers for laundry room expected soon. Suggestion made to remove age requirement for retirement. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. HM/ BRENTON REEF (Seabulk Tankers), June 29---Chairman . Dav S. Cole l ecretaf}' ' Timothy A. Laird, Educational Director James L. McDaniel, Engine Delegate Charles Jensen. Chairman announced payoff on arrival June 30 in Pascagoula, Miss. He mentioned that solution to question of e-mail use aboard ship is being worked out. Educational director spoke about opportunities available at Piney Point, both upgrading and academic. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made that Seabulk use standard tanker contract and that 75-day rotations be made available. Everyone asked to try and separate plastic items from regular trash. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good job. INNOVATOR (USSM), June 30Chairman Abdulla R. Alwasee~, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Educational Director Olie E. Webber, Deck Delegate James D. Morgan, Engine Delegate Shawn L. Clark, Steward Delegate Merucrion Abuan. Chairman praised entire crew for job well done and pleasant voyage with no accidents. He announced payoff in port of Long Beach, Calif. and wished everyone a happy Independence Day. Secretary stressed importance of contributing to SPAD when applying for vacation pay and thanked crew members for helping keep crew lounge and mess hall clean. Educational director talked about how upgrading one's skills at Paul Hall Center can lead to better pay and job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Six new mattresses requested for unlicensed crew. Letter of thanks received from the Owens family, rescued by the Innovator on May 20 from aboard their sailboat. /TB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transportation), June 26-Chairman Jeffrey H. Kass, Secretary Pedro Ramos Mena, Educational Director David S. Fricker, Engine Delegate Steven Pollard, Steward Delegate Elsayed T. Amasha. Chairman spoke about importance of contributing to SPAD, upgrading skills at Piney Point and keeping noise down in passageways, among other issues. He stated he was awaiting response from union regarding old business of getting day's pay in lieu of day off. Educational director noted $200 in ship's movie fund. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. Thanks given to SA for excellent salad bar and for keeping mess hall so clean. Next ports: Cherry Pt., Wash.; Long Beach, Calif LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), June 23---Chairman Ralph W. Gibbs, Secretary Lito G. Acosta, Educational Director Daniel A. Rodriguiz, Deck Delegate Ron Owens, Engine Delegate Samuel Akuffo, Steward Delegate Nadine Butler. Secretary noted bags for dirty linen to be placed on each deck for those getting off. Educational director advised mariners to take advantage of upgrading courses at Piney Point and improve job security. All departments reported five-day restriction to ship. Suggestion made to schedule laundry times (to reduce noise in rooms next to laundry room). Request made for new mattresses and linen as well as juice machine, paper cups and paper plates. Clarification requested on policy for washing cargo holds each day. Next port: Portland, Ore. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), June 23---Chairman Joseph W. Moore, Secretary Ronald J. Davis, Educational Director Joseph B. Dunnam, Deck Delegate Floyd Patterson, Engine Delegate Joseph Williams IV, Steward Delegate Mark Werfarien. ·Cfiarrman announced payoff July 2 in New Orleans. Room inspection will take place at that time. Those getting off should clean rooms and turn in keys. Educational director spoke about educational opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members informed of 3 percent increase in overtime and penalty rates as of July 1. Vote of thanks given to steward department, especially for great barbecues. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (ATC), June 28---Chairman Christopher J. Kicey, Secretary Nancy S. Heyden, Educational Director Edward H. Self. Chairman announced payoff June 30 in Cherry Point, Wash, From there, ship scheduled to go to San Francisco, probably for a few days at anchor. Bosun thanked crew for hard work, with special thanks to riding gang for all the painting they did. All rooms now have satellite cables in them. Anyone who buys a TV can get a dish box from the captain. Secretary thanked DEU John Stewart and GSU Ahmed Nasser for outstanding sanitary jobs. He also thanked entire crew for helping maintain common areas. Educational director stressed importance of supporting union through SPAD donations and upgrading skills at Piney Point. He noted that movie library has been inventoried and tidied up and asked that all movies be returned to officer's lounge when finished with them. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to include medical benefits for those seafarers who take early retirement. Crew unanimously thanked Bosun Kicey for being a great shipmate, terrific ship's chairman and great bosun. Crew also acknowledged retirement of AB Patrick F. Mathes, who was making his final voyage on the Overseas New York after 43 years of going to sea. "Enjoy your retirement." PACIFIC (CSX Lines), June 30Chairman Benedict B. Born, Secretary Robert P. Mosley, Educational Director David M. Mitchell, Deck Delegate Julius C. Udan. Bosun spoke about importance of donating to SPAD and explained how it benefits SIU members. He advised everyone to check in with customs and immigration at payoff in Tacoma as well as with the port agent and to Beach, Calif. He noted mooth voyage with no accidents. Secretary and educational director added their thanks for smooth voyage and recommended seafarers take advantage of educational opportunities available at Paul Hall Center and contribute to SPAD for future of maritime industry. New chairs received for crew mess hall. Treasurer stated $600 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Chief cook requested more OT for his department. Several suggestions made for next contract regarding standby relief and parking at dock. Clarification of new contract Birthdays =Personalized Cake on the Endurance Chief Steward Russell B. Beyschau (right) always tries to make each fellow crew member's birthday a special one with a decorated cake. This one was for "Darrell" aboard the USSM vessel Endurance. leave rooms clean and with fresh linen for new crew member. Secretary urged mariners to take upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. He also reminded them to keep all necessary shipping documents up to date. Educational director suggested seafarers read monthly LOG to keep abreast of union bu ines ·· industry. Treasurer stated $223 in cookout fund and $346 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for more information on money purchase pension plan. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done. Two unlicensed apprentices on board this trip-Larry Howard and Chris Bryant-who are both doing a very good job. After payoff in Tacoma, ship heading to Oakland, Calif., Hawaii, Guam and Hong Kong. USNS BOWDITCH (Dyn Marine), June 24-Chairman Donald G. Rezendes, Secretary Francisco Madsen, Educational Director Gary Torres, Deck Delegate David Manix, Steward Delegate Leocadio Colon. Chairman talked about repairs done in shipyard and welcomed all new members on board. He thanked engine department for their help during the shipyard period, especially getting air conditioner working and water and sewage system on line. Secretary noted everything running smoothly. Educational director offered assistance to anyone interested in upgrading skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about need to have all shipping documents and medical records up to date, including having immunizations entered on medical records. Information requested on insurance (health, dental) issues, including list of accepted hospitals/clinics/doctors. ENDURANCE (USSM), July 9Chairman Romeo Lugtu, Secretary Russell B. Beyschau, Educational Director Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Engine Delegate Steve Roberts, Steward Delegate Jimmy L. Williams. Chairman announced payoff July 11 in Long requested. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done, especially for great July 4 barbecue (photos on this page of barbecue and birthday taken by Russell B. Beyschau). MAJ. STEPHEN W. PLESS (Waterman Steamship Corp.), July 2-Chairma c0bert agoed, Secretary Linda L. McPhefridge, Educational Director Jan Morawski, Deck Delegate Kenneth R. Lacour, Engine Delegate Brian W. Monnerjahn, Steward Delegate Frederick A. Gilbert. Chairman announced upcoming payoff and crew change in port of Klaipeda, Lithuania on July 8. Return U.S. port not yet known. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for union to check into possibility of combining pre-sign on and yearly physicals. Resolved to start ship's fund and elect treasurer at next meeting. Request made for new TV antenna as well as clothes irons in both crew laundries. Copies of online newspapers also would be appreciated. Crew members expressed displeasure at current transportation arrangements and hoped for some solution. MARINE COLUMBIA (ATC), July 5---Chairman Gregory L. Hamilton, Secretary Amy K. Rippel, Educational Director Glenn Barnes, Deck Delegate Pedro V. Ramos, Engine Delegate Rolando E. Bundang, Steward Delegate Patricia J. Geras. Bosun informed crew they should go through chain of command when an grievance or beef arises-and not go directly to captain. He stated he has tour of duty certificates to be filled out at end of tour in order to collect 16 days vacation. Educational director urged everyone to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center and keep STCW and other required merchant marine documents up to date. Treasurer noted nearly $3,000 in ship's fund, although new satellite system ($2, 100) not yet paid for. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Seafarers LOG 19 �Hot Times In the Gulf Litten to the Editor (Editors note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) ABs Elshawa, Castlllo ~lstlngulsh Themselves I just got back to the office after responding to the fire aboard . the MIV Patriot. Titan Salvage fixed the tug and sent a team over the water from Ft. Lauderdale. I led the team as salvage master, and the job was completed without incident; the ship is safely secured in Charleston. Prior to our boarding the vessel, all non-essential crew had been removed from the Patriot, by way of tug, to the sister ship Mormac Sun. When we boarded the ship, it was drifting in the Gulf Stream with six people on board, two of which were SIU members-Able Seamen Zach Elshawa and Jose Castillo. In my initial meeting with the Patriot master, I asked him who was still aboard, and he informed me that the chief engineer, first assistant, second assistant, two able seamen and he remained. I was initially surprised that no other deck officers were aboard and that instead two ABs remained, but it didn't take long to figure out why the captain had kept whom he did. Both Zach and Jose are two of the finest seamen I have ever had the pleasure of working with. During the beat of battle, both men remained alert, attentive and focused on jobs that they were assigned. Both men were smart, tireless, safety-conscious and vital assets to ·our response. And this was after they had spent 30 . hours on the deck of a dead ship after having secured spaces for release of the C02 system, including the taping of vents as heat and smoke fought their efforts. Prior to our arrival, they had sustained themselves on nothing more than lifeboat rations. Both of these men are a credit to the SIU and the American Merchant Marine. I would be proud to sail anywhere with them. . . . These men are SIU heroes and you should be proud of them. Dan Schwall Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Seafarer Commended For 'MercY' Voluntarlsm I am writing this letter in appreciation of a man from the SIU who volunteered his services on board one of our hospital ships. Mr. Ed Lobb (QMED) volunteered his time when our ship, the Caribbean Mercy, was schedule for a move. His service as an engineer aboard our ship was exemplary, and he went beyond the caJl of duty in serving with us. He left his friends and family to help our ship make a strategic move in preparation .for its medical outreach in Honduras. Mercy Ships is an all-volunteer organization and operates three hospital ships around the world, serving the poor and . needy. I greatly appreciate Mr. Lobb's service to our organization and, in tum, to those we serve, the poorest of the poor. Steve Wargo Marine Staffing Manager, Mercy Ships Rescued Owens Famlly Thanks Innovator Crew (This letter was sent to Capt. Bob Lamb and the crew of the SeaLand Innovator, and then forwarded to the LOG. The rescue was reported on page 7 of the July issue.) We thank you so much for coming to our rescue on May 20. You and your awesome crew went out of your way and totally over and beyond the call of duty. You helped us achieve a safe transfer from our disabled vessel to yours. This was the hardest thing we ever had to do. We can't begin to tell you what your hospitality meant to us. We're at a loss for words, but we will never forget what you did for us. Thank you so much. Sept. 2-7, 2002 Seafarers LOG Second Mate Stephen Barry Aboard the USNS Watkins The Owens Family (Harvey, Krista, Taysia and kitty) Vista, California Union Label Week 20 Greetings from the Persian Gulf. Here is a shot of the USNS Watkins pulling into Ash Shuaybah, Kuwait for "Operation Vigilant Hammer." It was l 20F in the shade. Sweat evaporated off you as it hit the air. You had to drink 8 oz. of water every 15 minutes to stay properly hydrated. We were the first LMSR to drop off the metal. All was a sue- · cess, the download was done in 39 hours when originally estimat. ed at 48-72. That's a piece of cargo every two minutes. · A big Bravo Zulu from the Army. As always the SIU crew was paramount and did an exemplary job. The Captain (Dave Smith) gave the crew a big Bravo _ Zulu. Also sending photos (see below) of our U.S. Army armed guard ("sea grunts" we call them!). They mounted 50-caliber machine guns on the bridge wings. These boys were happy to get out of the desert (and eat some dessert!) for a while arid eat like kings under the stewardship of Mike Briscoe. We had an extra 30 people on board and the steward dept. stood to the challenge. Giving credit where it's due, the steward department consists of Briscoe, relief Steward Chris Cassie, Chief Cook Raul Napoles, ACU Ali Hussein and SAs Harry Hernandez, Shad ~arrington and Ali M. Abdulla. Bravo Zulu to all! Union Goods and Services: They're Everywhere! If you can eat it, drink it, or ride it ... If you can sit on it, play on it, work in it or stay in it ... If you can tell time with it, build with it or cook with it ... If you watch it, listen to it or keep things cold with it ... If you use it for work or just to have fun . .. You can find one made by union workers. But, did you also know that union members treat you when you're sick and help you stay well. They fight fires, fly airplanes, drive buses and trucks ... They build houses and buildings, churches and schools ... They make trains, airplanes and boats and the engines that move them ... They build autos and trucks and the roads they follow ... They run railroads and subways and ships big and small ... They make glasses to wear .. . and the kind that you drink from ... They keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer ... They make music and movies, and they film TV news . . . They write newspapers and print them, take pictures and tint them . . . They do thousands of things to make life more secure. So, look for the union label-just to be sure. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters n ·istrict/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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 20_746 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 hav:e 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. September 2002 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRABIN6 COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgrading Courses schedu~~ .~f 9<>~~8,~~,\~t !~:i:~~~!J°!'.lfl . Gen~t}tfor M~rltitne ill .\ is Jhe . ucatio~ ~n ~riJ;l~~'.: E .·- -~;; ¥~: fronl' -September-through December .,~ll:PfOgtam~ a!:e,gear~~:t? ~J'l'f>'Xtflhe..job skills of Seafarers and to promote 'eric~ .J}l .~ti~~ . ~11dJ1Slry} ·., . . .- · ftijis.scheaule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, Date of Arrival Date Completion Oiler September 16 November 11 ()ctober 25 ··· December 20 QMED • Junior Engineer September 30 December20 Welding September 23 October 21 November 18 October 3 Novembers December6 Engine Utility (EU) October 20 November 25 November 15 December 20 Course ··&W-~; i11dustry and- in times of conflict~the nation's security. t;ntS·· attending any of these classes should check in the Saturday before their s"'start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning of , start Uates. For classes ending on a Friday, departure reservations should be l made Yor Saturday. Seafarers xyho have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Safety Specialty Courses Beck Upgrading Courses · ;;\..utomatic .Ra~ar Plotting Aids* f"tnllst have radar urtlimited) Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland Arrival Date of Date Compl~tioy September 30 October28 November22 September 23 October 14 September 27 October 18 September 30 October21 November 11 · J>ecemher 9· October 4 Oc.tober 25 November 15 Decemb~r 13 October 25 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW · Arrival Date Date of Completion October 7 Decemberl October 18 December 13 September 27 October4 October 18 September 23 . , ,S eptember 30 October 14 October28 October 18 November 15 December 13 September 27 October25 Academic Department Courses ,.. , Novemb~rJ October 7 General education and .college courses are available as needed. In addition, basic vocational support · pr~gr~m . courses are offered througMut 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. With this app lication, COPIES of the follo wing must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION (I 20) days seatime fo r the previous year, one day in th e last six months prior to the date Name~--------------------------~ Address----------------------------'----~ y our class starts, USMMD (z -card) front and back, front page of y our union book indicating y our department and seniority, and qualify ing seatime for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. All FOWT. AB and QMED aJl.plicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $280 with their application. The Jl.avment should be made with a monev order only. pavable to LMSS. COURSE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D BEGIN END DATE DATE , 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 # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 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 D No If yes, class # - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- - - - - - - - Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? D Yes D No If yes, course(s) taken -------~--------------­ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes Primary language spoken September 2002 D No CPR: D Yes D No Date Off: SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE 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, PO Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or Jax 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. 9;o2 Seafarers LOB 21 - �Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Oass 630 - Unlicensed apprentices who graduated from class 630 are (from left, kneeling) Bryan Fletcher, Eddie Lastimosa Jr., (first row, standing) Nadia Wright, John Shea, Desmond Jones, Ralph .Williams Ill, Jerrard Key, Clinton Betties, Eileen Lammers, (second row, standing) Christian Rosado, Christopher Rosado, David Barber, Lonnell Carter, Raymond Flores, Demond Williams and Roy Logan. QMED - Earning their QMED certification July 18 are (in alphabetical order) Eli Ade, Daniel Avery, Mark Campbell, John Collins Jr., Joshua Davenport, Jon Hemba, Richard Huffman, Paul Kucan, Steven Lombardi, Mark Maduro, Joseph Mccrosky, James McDonald, Clarence Murphy, Niko Nomsales, Celina Ortega, Robert Pinkard, Jason Roate, Justino Sanchez, Lane Schroeder, Michael Sims, Donna Sylvia and Craig Verdine. (Note: Not all are pictured.) CBR-D-The CBR-D (chemical, biological, radiological defense class), held aboard the Richard G. Matthiesen in Guam recently, was taught by Paul Hall Center Instructor Stan Beck (fourth from the left). Awaiting their certificates are (in no specific order) Salvatore J. Ali, Dana Naze, Michael Bowers, Raymond Jones, Ahmed Quraish, Marion Brown and Kenneth Brown. Government Vessels - Upgrading Seafarers who successfully completed the government vessels course June 28 are (from left, front row) Carolyn Milstead, Martin Zeidenberg, Geronimo Bareng, (second row) Willie Waddell, Glen James, Stanley Kordinak, Robert Odmark and Jennifer Senner. Their instructor, Greg Thompson, is at far right. ARPA- Welding- Seafarers who successfully completed the welding course June 28 are (in With their instructor, Mike Smith (left), are graduates of the ARPA class, which ended June 28. From the left are Smith, George Payne, Donald Lash and Douglas Carson. alphabetical order) Gregorio Alvarez, Manuel Gasper, Timothy Jackson, Anthony Neathery, James Ortiz, Carmus Peet, William Sholley, David Wade and Clarence Murphy. Their instructor, Buzzy Andrews, stands in back row (with plaid shirt). Computer Lab Classes In photo at left, Bernardino Eda (left) and Richard Ho proudly show their certificates of achievement for completion of the Computer Basics/ Windows Operating System course. With them is their instructor, Rick Prucha. At right, Dimitre Dimitrov (seated) displays three certificates he received for computer courses he successfully completed under the instruction of Rick Prucha. - 22 Seafarers LOG Welding- Completing the two-week welding course July 19 are (from left) Buzzy Andrews (instructor), Rahul Bagchi, Lloyd Marsh, Dwaine Nolte, Gregory Johns and Ivan Ingram. September 2002 �Paul Hall Center Classes Tankerman (PIC) Barge - Inland boatmen who graduated from the tankerman (PIC) barge class recently are (from left) Jim Shaffer (instructor), Peter Funk, Ronald Corgey, George Wyatt, William Harvell, George Sadler, Kenneth Graybill, Bruce Murphy, Marc Grantham, Lon Piner and Daniel Milligan. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL)- Completing the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course July 26 are (in alphabetical order) Mian Ahmad, David Ayou, David Ballard, Benjamin Barnes, Clebert Berthelot, Jose Boza, Bernardino Eda, James Gasca, Phillip Harmon, David Hawkins, Arthur Hurd, Nathaniel Lynch, Lyle Mccorison, Lee McMillan, Patricia McNulty, John Mensah, Antonio Miana, Lawrence Richardson, Wilfredo Rodriguez, Emani Viii, Henry Whitt and Nevis Williams. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. Government Vessels Upgrading Seafarers who graduated from the government vessels course July 26 are (from left, front row) Robert Mcfeeley, Michael Sims, Timothy Tyree, (second row) Phillip Widmer, Jonathan Carter, Brian McAllister and Clarence Murphy. Their instructor, Greg Thompson, is in back in white shirt. Marine Electrical Maintenance- Working their way up the engine department curriculum are July 27 graduates of the marine electrical maintenance course. They are (in alphabetical order) Ehtesham Ahmed, Lawrence Banks, Andre Carriere, David Cuffe, George Grigorovitch, Antoine Jennings, Darrell McDonald, Lamar Parker, Allen Pryor, Ron Schexnayder, James Tyson, Andrew VanBourg, Jevon Vontoure and Leroy Williams. Any student who has registered for a class and GMDSSCompleting the GMSDSS course July 19 are (in alphabetical order) James Braddy, Michael Daniels, Bruno Kalmeta, Daniel Marks, Mark Schultz, Phillip Spoerle and Alvin York. Their instructor, Brad Wheeler, is at far right. finds -for whatever reasonthat he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Engine Utility- Unlicensed apprentices in phase Ill of their training completed the engine utility course Aug. 8. They are (from left, front row) Christopher Cash, James Grasseth, Brian Shaw, LeRoy Dominguez, (second row) Jay Henderson (instructor), Jeffrey Thomas, Daniel Amesbury, Gregory McKinnon, Bradley Flowers and John Jackson. Basic Safety Training Classes Carl Wonderly, Hamdi Hussein, Bruce Watson, James Sullivan Carma Petersen, William Rios, Carmine Bova, Jorge Santana, Donald Garrison, Thomas Sybo, Thomas Hulsart Jr., Kenneth Kitchen, John Howard, Jeffrey Carter, Thomas Bert, Sherman Anderson, Douglas Burch and Stan Beck (instructor, at far right)). September 2002 Dimitre Dimitrov, Sherwood Foster, Steven Gray, Elton Jeansonne, Charlie Pierce, Robert Rush, Zaid Said, Donlee Wilson, Gerasimos Ballas, Franz Eder, Russell Dean and Stan Beck (instructor, at far left). Seafarers LOS 23 �to ew .... Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell (right) meets with Seafarers aboard the newly crewed ATB Sea Reliance in Ferndale, Wash. He said that everyone was very pleased with conditions aboard the ATB and with the new contract. Everything is running smoothly aboard the new SIU-crewed tug Sea Reliance and its accompanying double-hulled barge 550-1, according to SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell, who recently met with its crew members in the port of Ferndale, Wash. Together, the tug and its barge form an articulated tug-barge (ATB) tank vessel unit that transports clean oil products. The hinged connection system between the units "allows movement in one axis or plane in the critical area of fore and aft pitch," noted Intrepid Ship Management, which operates the equipment. Following the ATB's April christening in New Orleans (see July 2002 Seafarers LOG), the American-built, -crewed and -owned unit- which incorporates the latest environmental and safety advances in its design- now carries petroleum cargo between Portland, Ore. and Anacortes, Wash. The tug and barge units of the ATB are connected in Ferndale, Wash . (top photo). The picture above shows, in greater detail, the tug in the notch of the barge. Right: AB/Tanker man Willie Allen performs some routine painting on deck. Captain Charlie Tuck and Utilityman Larry Soulier inspect the integrity of the hydraulic lines on the 5501, the ATB's double-hulled barge unit. The communication and navigation equipment on board the Sea Reliance, seen in this photo of the bridge, is among the most technologically advanced in the industry. Seafaren Approve Contract First reviewing the new Matson contract July 2 (photo at left) and then voting unanimously in favor of the agreement (right) were Seafarers aboard the SS Lihue, which was in Honolulu harbor. From the left in each photo are Room Steward Sam Rashid, Chief Cook Abdulla Falah, Honolulu Port Agent Neil Dietz and Chief Steward Colleen Mast. Additionally, Assistant Cook Jorge Barahona is on the far right in the photo above. Above left, SA Nasser Rashid (left) and Chief Cook Steven Sun intently read the terms of the new Matson agreement during the contract ratification meeting aboard the SS Matsonia, July 3 in Honolulu harbor. Above right, aboard the same vessel, Chief Steward Ruti Demont (seated) and SA Nasser Hussein give their "thumbs up" to the new pact. Details about the contract were published in last month's LOG On board the SS Chief Gadao July 5, also in Honolulu harbor, voting was unanimous in favor of the Matson contract. From the left are Assistant Cook Peter Scheutz, Honolulu Port Agent Neil Dietz, Chief Steward Douglas Swets and Chief Cook Mohamed Omar. Matson - � 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. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 2002 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARINERS ASSOCIATION QUESTIONS FOREIGN VESSEL ACTIVITY IN GULF SIU TO CREW 8 LMSRS IT'S UNANIMOUS! TOTE'S NEW CARGO SHIP CHRISTENED IN SAN DIEGO CAPE KNOX CREW EAGER TO SAIL EPI VOLUME REINFORCES BENEFITS OF GOING UNION 'GLOBALIZING SOLIDARITY' IS RALLYING CRY FOR WORLD'S SEAFARER AND TRANSIT UNIONS HEINDEL RE-ELECTED ITF VICE CHAIRMAN SIU'S JOHN FAY HONORED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE MAN'S 'BEST FRIENDS' RESCUED MORMAC SUN REFLECTS UNITY ATTENTION SEAFARERS: NEW SPAD PROMO INCLUDES 'POLITICAL ACTION TEAM' JACKET RECERTIFIED STEWARDS GRATEFUL FOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN SIU FIFTY YEARS IN THE HARBOR: THE STORY OF A SHIP DOCKING PILOT SEAFARERS SAIL INTO SAN FRANCISCO FAST RESCUE BOAT WITH THE SIU IN GUAM NUMBER 1 FOR A REASON SEAFARERS MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN NEW TUG/BARGE OFF TO GOOD START 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 9/1/2002 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 64, No. 9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 2002 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/028119edc429aa54af862089f557933f.pdf 0a20db4979c4e3f1b9095aa444b37c08 PDF Text Text Volume 64, Number 8 August 2002 ... ~~ r;; w- NY Waterway Christens Ferry Maersk Tanker Ref lagging U.S. SIU-contracted NY Waterway last month sustained the steady growth of its fleet when it christened a new high-speed ferry in Weehawken, N.J. Named after former New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg, the new boat (pictured at left) is a 79foot, bow-loading catamaran that can transport 149 passengers. Page 3. Congress Conducts Hearing Unions State Case for Broadening U.S. Maritime Security Program D mo a commitmea to th flag-and signaling_ new shipboard job opportunities for Seafarers-Virginia-based Maersk Line, Ltd. last month announced it will rename and reflag the tanker Ramsgate. Delivery of the tanker is expected Aug. 31 on the West Coast, when the vessel will hoist the Stars and Stripes and be renamed the Maersk Rhode Island. Pictured above is a sister ship, the Maersk Roy, which is virtually identical to the Rhode Island. Page 3. SPAD Starts New Program The voluntary Seafarers Political Activity Donation fund (better known as SPAD) this month kicks off a new program intended to encourage and reward participation. A SPAD lapel pin, T-shirt and cap are featured in this new endeavor. For details, see page 6. Alaska Tanker Company Racks Up Safety Awards Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) last month received the State of Washington Department of Ecology's prestigious Exceptional Compliance Program Award. ATC also recently was honored by the Alaska State Legislature for its outstanding safety and environmental record. Pages 12-13. SIU Pres. Michael Sacco (left) presents a joint statement to Congress on behalf of four U.S. maritime unions. Joining him at the July 16 hearing before the House Special Oversight Panel on the Merchant Marine are (from left) MESA Pres. Ron Davis, MM&P Exec. Asst. Mike Rodriguez and AMO Pres. Michael McKay. The statement urged a 20-year extension of the U.S. Maritime Security Program and an expansion of the MSP fleet to at least 60 ships. Page 3. CIVMAR News - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pages 4, 7 Second Phase of ISM Code Implemented Contract Updates ----------------Page 7 Mobile, Ala. Happenings ~~~~~~~~~~~~-Page24 �Seafarers Rally With Gulf Mariners President's Report Loud and Clear In a span of less than five weeks, the United States Congress recently held two hearings about some of the most critical issues facing the U.S. Merchant Marine. The first hearing took place June 13 and focused on the threat of runaway flag vessels to our national security. The second was conducted July 16, and that inquiry dealt with a future extension and expansion of the Maritime Security Program (MSP). The SIU testified at both sessions, which were called by the House Special Oversight Panel on the Michael Sacco Merchant Marine, part of the Armed Services Committee. Particularly in an industry as heavily regulated as ours, those hearings shouldn't be taken for granted. They potentially represent important first steps in tackling two major concerns. The fact that the hearings even were called in the first place shows that Congress is serious about examining these issues. For Seafarers, the hearings also should serve as reminders that political action remains a must. It has been that way since our founding in 1938. Today, practically everything in our industry is subject to one law or another--crew size, cabotage, documentation, port state control, vessel structure, you name it. Those of you who have sailed with us for several years know what I mean. Issues have a way of resurfacing in different forums long after we've first dealt with them. That's why the SIU always has been, and always will be, politically active. Along those lines, this month a new program is being introduced to promote and reward participation in SPAD, the union's voluntary political action fund. Details are on page 6. I'm proud of the Sill's already strong rank-and-file participation, and I encourage every member to sign up for SPAD. Seafarers long have known that "politics is pork chops." Now, our members will know "it takes a four-letter word (SPAD) to be heard!" In a joint statement with other maritime unions, we were heard loud and clear during last month's MSP hearing. We took the first opportunity to go on the record as requesting- and strongly justifying-a greater commitment to the program. The maritime unions stood together to declare that extending the program for an additional 20 years and expanding the MSP fleet to at least 60 ships not only is vital to America's national and economic security, but also may be the catalyst for the continued revitalization of the U.S. fleet. We have several things going for us in this effort. One is the fact that the MSP has been economically efficient. It has provided our government with access to nearly 50 modem, militarily useful vessels that can support our national security, along with the critical infrastructure of the companies participating in the program. The MSP also has helped maintain a pool of skilled mariners who undoubtedly will be needed to crew the government-owned strategic sealift ships in times of conflict. Another reason why our nation needs a bigger, better MSP is the war against terrorism. The MSP was created in the wake of the Persian Gulf War. Congress rediscovered the value of the U.S . merchant fleet at that time. Working with the maritime unions and industry, elected officials produced this very important program to revitalize our U.S.-flag fleet. Since September 11, I believe we' ve seen a renewed awareness on Capitol Hill of what our merchant marine means to national security. That development would be welcome any time, but it's especially important today-because our war against terrorism undoubtedly will involve much more than what we've seen so far. As anyone who follows the news has seen, there is every indication that the United States will go to war against Iraq in the fairly near future. It's obvious that the administration is committed to removing Saddam Hussein, and history strongly suggests that our merchant marine will be called upon. There are many other reasons why America deserves a broadened commitment to the MSP, and the SIU will use every possible resource to deliver that message however many times it takes to make such a commitment reality. Volume 64, Number 8 August 2002 I 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!NMU, AFL-CIO; 520 l Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (30 l) 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes ; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor; Summer Intern, Mark Clements. Copyright © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarel'S LOG More than 50 Seafarers recently rallied in solidarity with employees from Trico Marine Services, Inc. who are seeking representation by the Offshore Mariners United (OMU). SIU members turned out in New Orleans June 13 and in New York June 6 and June 27 to back workers employed in the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil service industry. At issue in all three rallies were employees' freedom of association and freedom of speech. For the past two years, maritime employees at Trico have been struggling to gain union representation. Trico has conducted a fierce and often intimidating campaign to deny workers their rights. SIU New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd led the group of Seafarers during the rally in New Orleans. In addition to brandishing signs of support that demanded mariners' rights, Seafarers handed out flyers that outlined the employees' demands. Those who participated in the rally were Cesar Recertified Bosun Gutierrez, Recertified Steward Ernie Hoitt, Chief Cooks Joe Part of the SIU contingent that rallied in New York in support of Trico employees posed for the photo above. Pictured (from left to right) are SIU Port Agent Jim Malone, OSU Representative Bruce Vail, Tom Dugan, Mike Manekas, Benny Santos, Eddie Martinez, Scott Musick, Joe Enders, Nabassin Adedouawongobou, SIU New York Representative Oscar Lopez, John Wozunk, Joe Gallo, Mike Joel and Carlton Hall. Brooks and Artis Pilgram, Steward Assistant Wardell Paze and ABs Mohammed Adams, James Wilkerson, Judith Merwin and Vincent Thompson. SIU Pensioner Silverio Arana also participated. SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Jim Malone, SIU New York Patrolman Joe Mieluchowski and SIU New York Representative Oscar Lopez were in the front- Two Miami Shipping Agents Busted for Document Fraud An eight-month case that was one part homeland security operation and one part criminal investigation resulted in arrests July 3, shortly after officials from the U.S. Coast Guard and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) served and executed search warrants at two locations on the Miami River. The warrants helped investigators collect evidence and led to two arrests and the confiscation of a stockpile of bogus documents pertaining to the merchant marine. The investigation began in November 2001 and focused on two shipping agents operating on the Miami River. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami authorized the arrest of Freddy Alvaredo and Julio Gonzalez. Both subsequently were charged with false official statements in violation of 18 USC 1001. Gonzalez was also charged with alien smuggling under 8 USC 1324. Violations of 18 U.S.C. 1001 are punishable by five years imprisonment while violations of 8 USC are punishable by a maximum of 10 years. The defendants were released on percentage bonds and are scheduled for arraignment Aug. 5. Documents seized during the operation included medical certifications , STCW credentials and letters that stated individuals were employees of maritime companies. These could be used to help obtain U.S. work visas at American consulates abroad. Also confiscated were visa letters, stamps used to falsely certify mariners' medical examinations, lines of Seafarer contingentsnearly 20 strong during each outing-during the efforts in New York. Bruce Vail, a former member of MEBA who now is actively involved with the OMU, joined them. SIU members who participated included: Tom Dugan, Mike Manekas, Benny Santos. Eddie Martinez, Scott Musick, Joe Enders, N abassin AdeContinued on page 7 computer records and various levels of mariner licenses, including masters, electricians and mates. These documents generally were Panamanian, Colombian and Honduran in origin. More than $102,000 in cash also was seized. Teaming up for the investigation were representatives from the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) , Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Miami and INS. The Coast Guard agent in charge of the investigation, Jim DeVino, said the results "will have a tremendous impact on stemming the illegal flow of fraudulent foreign merchant mariner documents in South Florida. We view this case as highly successful, from both a criminal investigative and a homeland security perspective." The Coast Guard also acknowledged that fraudulent documentation is a problem that plagues marine safety offices across the country. Hotel Annex Almost Complete Construction of the new hotel annex at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is in its final stages. The building, located near the library, is scheduled for a ceremonial opening during the Seafarers International Union of North America's convention Sept. 11-12. Meanwhile, rooms at the training and recreation center hotel have undergone substantial refurbishment. These photos of the annex were taken in mid-July. Augusf 2002 �Unions Urge MSP Extension, Expansion Congress Conducts P' Hearing on Program's Broadening SIU Pres. Michael Sacco led a group of maritime union officials last month in urging Congress to extend the U.S. Maritime Security Program by an additional 20 years and expand the MSP fleet to at least 60 vessels. The SIU president appeared July 16 before the House Special Oversight Panel on the Merchant Marine, part of the Armed Services Committee. Joining him were American Maritime Officers Pres. Michael McKay; Mike Rodriguez, executive assistant to Maters, Mates & Pilots Pres. Tim Brown; and Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association Pres. Ron Davis. Earlier during the hearingchaired by U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and attended by a standing-room crowd-testimony was submitted by John Clancey, chairman of the board of Maersk Sealand; Roy Bowman, vice president for government affairs of APL Limited and executive vice president of American Automar, Inc.; Jordan Truchan, president and CEO of Patriot Holdings, American Ship Management, and Patriot Contract Services; Joseph T. "Jay" Keegan, president and CEO of U.S. Ship Management, Inc.; Erik Johnsen, president of International Shipholding Corporation; and Robert Alario, president of Offshore Marine Service Association. Joining Hunter in receiving the testimony were fellow committee members Rep. Jim Saxton (RN .J. ), Rep. Thomas Allen (DMaine), and Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.). Although much of the hearing focused on U.S. citizenship ownership and control of vessels participating in the MSP, everyone who testified, stated that the existing program has been successful and should be broadened. In opening the hearing, Hunter noted, "Although we have some time before the current Maritime Security Program expires, the panel wanted to get started now with the hope that we can get something enacted well before the current expiration date in Left: SIU Pres. Michael Sacco (left) presents the joint statement issued by the SIU, AMO, MM&P and MEBA. Joining him on the panel are (from left) MESA Pres. Ron Davis, MM&P Exec. Asst. Mike Rodriguez and AMO Pres. Michael McKay. Right (below): Rep. Thomas Allen (DMaine) (left) and Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) questioned members of both panels about the potential impact of possible changes in an extended MSP. Although expressing some differences concerning citizenship ownership and control of vessels participating in the MSP, members of the first panel were united in their support for extending and expanding the program. Pictured from left to right are Robert Alario, president of Offshore Marine Service Association; Jordan Truchan, president and CEO of Patriot Holdings, American Ship Management, and Patriot Contract Services; Joseph T. "Jay" Keegan, president and CEO of U.S. Ship Management; Erik Johnsen, president of International Shipholding Corporation; Roy Bowman, vice president for government affairs of APL Limited and executive vice president of American Automar, Inc.; and John Clancey, chairman of the board of Maersk Sealand. 2005 .... This is the first of what I hope will be several additional hearings relating to the Maritime Security Program." Enacted in 1996, the MSP was designed to enhance and increase the role played by the commercial maritime industry in national defense planning. As noted by the SIU and the other maritime unions in a joint statement submitted to the panel, the MSP requires that the maritime security fleet be composed of "active, militarily useful, privately owned vessels to meet national defense and other security requirements" and that an emergency preparedness agreement approved by the secretary of defense must cover each vessel. The MSP further mandates that, through the Voluntary NY Waterway Christens High-Speed Ferry SIU-contracted NY Waterway last month continued the steady expansion of its fleet when it christened a new high-speed ferry in Weehawken, N.J. Named after former New Jersey Sen. F;ank Lautenberg, the boat is a 79-foot, bow-loading catamaran that can transport 149 passengers. It was built by Allen Marine, Inc. of Sitka, Alaska. SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez and SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Joseph Maersk Tanker Will Ref lag American More jobs are on the horizon for Seafarers as SIU-contracted and Norfolk, Va.-based Maersk Line, Ltd. later this year will rename and reflag the Ramsgate, a 35,000 tonnage clean product tanker. The vessel, currently owned and operated by Maersk United Kingdom and registered under the British flag, will be renamed the Rhode Island and flagged under the Stars and Stripes. Delivery of the The Maersk Roy is a sister ship of the soon-to-berenamed and reflagged Rhode Island. Aside from hull number, both vessels are the same. Augusf 2002 Intermodal Sealift of operating commercial vessels Agreement (VISA) program, a ·under the United States flag company participating in the caused by the multitude of rules, MSP must make its intermodal regulations and tax obligations shipping services and systems, mandated by our government for including ships, vessel space, United States-flag ships but not intermodal equipment and related for their foreign competitors. As management services, available such, the reauthorization of this to the Department of Defense "as program is absolutely essential to required to support the emer- ensure that the United States gency deployment and sustain- keeps and expands its privately ment of U.S. military forces." owned fleet of United States-flag Sacco, presenting the joint commercial vessels. statement, noted, "This program "It is the active, competitive, is critically important to the privately owned commercial fleet American workers we represent, Continued on page 4 helping to offset the higher cost tanker to the Virginia company is expected Aug. 31 on the West Coast. A formal ceremony for the renaming and reflagging will take place at the time, a Maersk spokesperson said. "This move reflects Maersk's commitment to the U.S. flag, and it's also a great credit to Capt. Bill Schubert (head of the U.S. Maritime Administration) for his and MarAd's efforts to promote and increase the U.S.-flag fleet and employment opportunities for U.S. mariners," stated SIU Pres. Michael Sacco. "It also augments the critical manpower pool of trained mariners who are so vital to U.S. sealift_capability." The Rhode Island is a single screw, diesel-driven, double hull tanker . that will engage in worldwide service. Its homeport will be Norfolk, Va. The US.flag vessel will be engaged primarily in transporting clean petroleum products. It is capable of carrying clean and so-called "dirty" petroleum and crude oils in cargo tanks with special epoxy series coating in cargo tanks and slop tanks. The ship is 562 feet long and 90 feet wide. Its "summer deadweight" is listed at 34,999 metric tons, while its gross tonnage is 22, 181 metric tons. The vessel is equipped with bow and stem thrusters and is capable of carrying five grades simultaneously. Soresi led the SIU contingent attending the July 10 christening. "We're pleased to continue growing with NY Waterway, and we obviously welcome the additional job opportunities," said Tellez. "It should also be noted that the company deserves a lot of credit for its exhaustive efforts to provide the most up-to-date safety training-specifically geared for passenger service-for the crews through the Paul Hall Center (based in Piney Point, Md.). That commitment to safety cannot be overlooked." NY Waterway is the largest privately owned commuter ferry service in the nation, providing more than 60,000 passenger trips per day. The company utilizes 43 SIU-crewed boats on 19 routes between Brooklyn, N.Y. and Manhattan, and between Rockland and Westchester counties, with additional routes being developed. Additionally, NY Waterway offers leisure and sightseeing cruises in the New York area. Lautenberg, who in 1996 voted in favor of the U.S. Maritime Security Program, said at last month's christening, "A principal focus of my work in the U.S. Senate was to enable people in this crowded metropolitan area to reach their destinations more comfortably and more efficiently. NY Waterway and the visionary Imperatore family (owner of the company) have played an enormous role in making life more pleasant when going to work, recreation or other places in this region. I am so pleased to have joined them in their important mission." "Sen. Lautenberg was one of the first leaders to recognize the value of commuter ferry service in providing safe, reliable, environmentally friendly transportation," noted NY Waterway Pres. Arthur E. Imperatore Jr. The newest SIU-crewed passenger ferry is NY Waterway's U.S. Senator Frank R. Laufenberg, chri stened last month. Seafarers LOG 3 �Notice Unlicensed Apprentice Program For individuals interested in attending the unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, please note that there has been some misinformation, particularly via messages on the world wide web about the school's apprentice program. To qualify for the program applicants must be at least 18 years of age (or 17 years of age with parental consent). This requirement is necessary to comply with Coast Guard regulations: There is no upper age limit for individuals wishing to participate in the program. The program provides training for entry-level positions, and includes practical work on a vessel. The program is physically rig~ 9rous. Teamwork is stressed and apprentices live in open-berthing dormitories and take meals together. Applicants must be able to meet certain physical requirements, specified by United States Coast Guard regulations and maritime industry standards. If you are interested in attending the school, please call (301) 994-0010, ext. 5342, or visit www. seafarers.erg. New AFL-CIO Web Site Helps Workers Survive Unemployment Amid Massive Corporate Layoffs To help meet the needs of laidoff workers, the AFL-CIO on July 11 launched www.laidoffworkers.org-a new web site that provides resources for surviving unemployment, meeting working family challenges, learning what went wrong and protecting retirement security. In announcing the site's launch, the federation (to which the SIU is affiliated) noted, "Corporate greed has left thousands of workers across the country without jobs, retirement security and health care. While corporate executives cook books and receive obscene salaries and perks, workers are getting pink slips and losing health insurance and retirement savings. . . . At least 17,000 WorldCom workers have joined the ranks of other corporate workers struggling to find new jobs and benefits following the collapse of their companies as a result of corporate greed." Visitors can access the site to develop a financial action plan, get information about unemployment insurance and benefits and learn about their rights under federal law. The web site also provides information on coping with working family challenges such as college costs, caring for elders, buying health insurance and saving for retirement. "Workers should not have to suffer because of unchecked greed in corporate America," said John Sweeney, president of the AFL-CIO. "This new web site will give workers the information they need to survive sudden layoffs in this emerging cycle of corporate mismanagement." The site provides workers with the tools they will need to get active in the push to demand corporate accountability. Workers can also become active participants in lobbying members of Congress to support meaningful pension reform legislation and other measures that address the needs of working families. It further includes a link to a 10-step plan from the AFL-CIO for employers facing structural change as they initiate mass layoffs. The guidelines are intended to help laid-off workers gain fair treatment, severance payments and basic rights. The AFL-CIO, which represents 13 million working men and women in the United States, successfully spearheaded a campaign in the federal bankruptcy court that resulted in additional severance payments of more than $30 million to former Enron workers. Unions Urge MSP Extension Continued from page 3 · that provides the shipboard jobs during peacetime that ensures the United States will continue to have the trained American citizen merchant mariners available to crew the more than 150 government vessels that provide the surge buildup at the outset of military conflicts; and the American commercial vessels that provide the reliable, immediate sealift sustainment capability to support military operations overseas." He further stated that it is "absolutely critical" for both the government and public to realize that "unless merchant mariners have employment in our industry at decent wages and benefits during times of peace, mariners will not be available in times of war or other international emergency. Without a strong American commercial merchant marine, the United States will lose the best 4 Seafarers LOS and most cost-effective means of transporting supplies needed by our troops overseas. Without reliable commercial sealift, our nation cannot sustain sizeable military forces in combat." Along those lines, the unions (and others who testified) reported that the MSP has proven quite cost-effective. No less an authority than the commander in chief of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) in August 2001 stated that it would coast the Defense Department more than $9 billion to replace the current commercial sealift capacity in the MSP and an additional $1 billion annually for the operations and maintenance of these vesselsand that's not including the cost of providing and replicating the private-sector intermodal infrastructure available through the MSP. The unions specifically recommended that Congress and the Capt. Schubert Thanks Army For Honoring U.S. Mariners U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert last month thanked the U.S. Army for its recent decision allowing military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery for U.S. Merchant Marine veterans of World War IL "The decision of your agency to allow merchant mariners to be inumed at Arlington is a salute to these patriotic seafarers for their heroic contributions to this country," Schubert said in a July 11 letter to Reginald J. Brown, assistant secretary of the Army for manpower and reserve affairs. "Thank you for making this favorable decision." Schubert pointed out that each year, on or around National Maritime Day, May 22, the Maritime Administration sponsors a Merchant Marine Memorial Service, which honors American seafarers who lost their lives in service to their country. During World War II alone, 733 American vessels were sunk, and approximately 6,000 merchant seamen and officers were lost as a result of enemy action and war-related causes. On June 10, the Anny announced that individuals from 37 groups, known as Active Duty Designees, may now receive military honors when their remains are inumed at Arlington National Cemetery. In addition to oceangoing members of the merchant marine, the groups include Women's Air Force Pilots, Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, Flying Tigers, battlefield ambulance drivers, female civilians who served with the U. S. Army Union, MSC Negotiate Outport Medical Examination Program After many months of negotiation, the union and MSC have reached agreement for CIVMARS to receive medical examinations while on leave. This program can benefit mariners who wish to extend their leave period rather than returning to the customer service unit (CSU) for physical examinations after their leave ends. Participation in the program is voluntary unless there are mission requirements which will necessitate that the CIVMAR interrupt his or her leave to receive a physical examination. CIVMARS who choose not to participate may return to the CSU in San Diego or Norfolk for their examinations. The Afloat Personnel Management Center (APMC) will implement this new program gradually- giving CIVMARS living in the United States 30 days' notice, and 60 days' notice for CIVMARS living outside the States. MSC hopes to have physical examinations completed while the CIVMAR is serving aboard a vessel and prior to the beginning of leave. If that cannot be accomplished, the mariner may administration "statutorily extend" the MSP for an additional period of at least 20 years beyond its present expiration date of Sept. 30, ·2005; expand the MSP fleet from the present 4 7 vessels to at least 60; and adjust the annual MSP payment so that it "more accurately reflects the realities of shipping economics under . the United States flag." The unions concluded, "We are convinced that this program could, with appropriate and practical changes, serve as an even greater source of employment for American mariners, support to an even greater degree American military operations overseas, and better protect U.S. economic interests from total domination by foreign-flag vessels and crews." Among others' comments supporting the MSP were the following: • Truchan said the MSP "is absolutely essential to the continuing existence of the American Merchant Marine and therefore, Capt. William Schubert U.S. Maritime Administrator Nurse Corps at Bataan and Corregidor, and defenders of Bataan and Wake Island. Questions about eligibility for inurnment and military honors at Arlington National Cemetery should be directed to the cemetery's Interment Services Office at (703) 695-3250. choose to interrupt leave for an exam. CIVMARS who choose to take an examination during leave must remember that it is very important to remain in contact with their detailers to ensure they have all the appointment information, travel information and funds needed to travel to the physical examination office. Mariners will be paid for the time it takes to complete the examination. Mariners should make sure they understand what pay they will be entitled to in advance of their trip to the medical exam to avoid any misunderstandings. CIVMARS who live outside the States must remember that if they are found not fit for duty and try to remain at home to get the treatment they need, their insurance may not cover fees for foreign doctors and medical treatments at foreign hospitals or clinics. Make sure you understand your insurance coverage. It also should be noted that prescription drugs may not be covered if they are obtained at foreign pharmacies. APMC has sent out an announcement with all the details of this program to MSC vessels. If you have questions you can contact your MSO, the Force Medical Officers on each coast or your detailer. The Union and MSC will meet in six months to review the program. If you have comments about the program please send them to civmarsupport@seafarers.org. the national defe.nse and security of our nation." • Keegan said Congress "should not now or in the future modify a well-entrenched policy which limits eligibility in the MSP to American-flagged vessels, with American crews .... " • Johnsen stated, "In addition to our national defense, the importance of a U.S.-flag fleet to protect our economic interest in international commerce is equally well-established .... It is the U.S.flag fleet that helps American businesses to maintain equitable participation in international commerce, and that fleet itself depends very heavily on the MSP program to maintain its presence in the foreign trade of the U.S." • Clancey stated, "Some may question why we need to reauthorize the MSP now. Let me answer that question: It is critical that we preserve the important U.S. maritime industrial base and American jobs. Removing any uncertainty about the extension of the MSP will be very helpful in that regard. • Bowman pointed out, "The critical importance of a U.S.-flag liner fleet to national security has been a central tenet of U.S. maritime policy for generations, most recently reaffrrmed with the passage of the Maritime Security Act of 1996." Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SfU hiring halls will be closed Monday, September 2, 2002 for the observance of Labor Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. Augusf 2002 �Report Examines Ship Detentions in 2001 Many companies operating older tonnage do not show much interest in proper safety standards, according to the 2001 Annual Report of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (MOU). The body arrived at this conclusion following its tabulation of individual ship inspections and ship detentions during 2001. Operating on the premise that although not every old ship is a bad ship, the group said that some owners of older vessels still pose significant risk in areas related to safety, the marine environment, operational standards and especially the implementation of a safety management system. According to the report, a number of flag states that are responsible for certifying these older vessels have more concern for their revenues than for safety standards. Some registers have even managed to find their way to the top of the Black List in a single year. Meanwhile, other notorious flags seem to be comfortable with their position on the Black List and have not shown any sign of improvement over the years, the report said. To illustrate the central role classification societies play when acting on behalf of flag states, their actions were closely monitored. Records for 2001 indicated that in 1,699 detentions (only one of which involved a U.S.-flag ship), classification societies were held responsible 22 percent of the time (380 instances). Of these 380 instances, 78 percent or 297 were attributed to class societies acting on behalf of flags on the Black List. "This may indicate that safety is or can be measured by double standards," said Alan Cubbin, chairman of the port state control committee. "Perhaps the time is right for classification societies to become more discriminating in whom they represent." The actual number of deficiencies recorded during port state control inspections in 2001 (68,756) showed a slight increase and is only 1.5 percent higher when compared with the prior year. But the increasing trend in operational deficiencies related to safety procedures still is continuing at an alarming rate. An increase of 29 percent has been registered since 1999. Ships older than 15 years show niore than 11 times as many operational deficiencies as ships less than 5 years old. Of even greater concern, according to the report, is a steep increase in safety management defects, which over three years have increased by 150 percent. Once again, ships older than 15 years showed 14 times as many • Passenger ships constructed on or after July 1, 2002; e Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) passenger ships constructed before July 1, 2002; • Ships, other than passenger ships, of 3,000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after July 1, 2002. August2DD2 with contracts of long service on board and extensive working hours, there is no room for a safety culture on board these ships. Unfortunately many flag states and classification societies take no interest or deny their competence and leave it to port States to pick up the pieces. In view of the foregoing, and coupled with lessons learned during nearly 20 years of operation, the body has set a new course for the years ahead with fresh objectives. Determined targeting of substandard ships, greater transparency to the outside world and a higher level of harmonization and quality are among the goals. Officials said that companies, ships and flags with good safety records should be rewarded for investing in quality shipping. They warned, however, that ship owners, flag states, classification societies and charters must be held accountable for their performance and involvement with sub-standard ships. The Paris MOU consists of 19 participating maritime administrations and covers the waters of the European coastal States and the North Atlantic basin from North America to Europe. The body's mission is to eliminate the operation of substandard ships through a harmonized system of port state control. Annually, it conducts more than 18,000 on board inspections of foreign ships in various ports to make certain that vessels meet international safety and environmental standards, and that crew members have adequate living and working conditions. Second Phase of ISM Code Implemented The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code) as of July 1 became mandatory for most ships trading internationally. . Under the frrst phase of implementation, which began in July 1998, compliance with the code had been mandatory for tankers, passenger ships and bulk carriers. Now, all other vessels covered by the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention-which includes all but the smallest internationally-trading vessels- must comply. The mandatory ISM Code provides an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention. In addition, shore-side management now has direct responsibility to ensure that its ships operate to the prescribed level of safety. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), preliminary reports suggest that ISM implementation has .had a positive effect and the Code is beginning to achieve its aim of creating a culture of safety within shipping companies thrqughout the world. Commercially, early indicators suggest that ISM certification proves its worth. Data Recorders, ID Systems Among New Requirements The carriage of voyage data recorders (VDRs) and automatic identification systems (AIS) are among several new requirements for certain ships. The regulations-amendments to the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS}-became effective July l. The revised SOLAS Chapter V (Safety of Navigation), which was adopted in December 2000, includes a number of important new requirements for ships, including those relating to the carriage of VDRs and AIS and acceptance of electronic charts as meeting . the chart carriage requirements. Like the "black boxes" on aircraft, VDRs will make it possible for accident investigators to review procedures an<:l instructions that took place in the moments before an incident. The units are designed to help identify the cause of any accident. The following ships are required to carry VDRs: . non-conformities as ships less than 5 years old did. MOU General Secretary Richard Schiferli said, "Since all ISM compliant ships have been subject to several audits by the company and flag or classification society since they were certified in 1998, the standard of non-compliance should be cause for concern. At the same time, questions can be raised as to how the companies of these ships managed to obtain a Document of Compliance." A close correlation exists between safety, working and living conditions aboard vessels, according to the report. Deficiency rates have increased over many years. In particular, older bulk carriers and general dry cargo ships sometimes are found in an appalling condition for the crew. Combined Additionally, non-RO/RO passenger ships built before July 1, 2002 must have the equipment by Jan.I, 2004. VDRs are required to meet performance standards at least equaling those adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1997. Those standards, which outline details on data to be recorded and VDR specifications, state that the VDR should continuously maintain sequential records of pre-selected data items relating to status and output of the ship's equipment and command and control. Further, the guidance states that VDRs should be installed in protective capsules that are brightly colored and fitted with appropriate devices to aid in location. Finally, the units should be entirely automatic in normal operation. Under the new regulation, the VDR system, including all sensors, will be subjected to an annual performance test conducted by an approved testing or servicing facility to verify the accuracy, duration and recoverability of the recorded data. VDRs for Current Cargo Ships The IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in December 2000 adopted a resolution on the carriage of VDRs on existing According to the IMO, companies that have safety management systems in place have reported reductions in casualties and spills, as well as downward trends in detention rates. Further, those that have fully embraced the ISM Code have a better approach to safety management. William A. O'Neil, IMO secretary general noted, "Previously, IMO's attempts to improve shipping safety and to prevent pollution from ships largely had been directed at improving the ·hardware of shipping- for example, the construction of ships and their equipment. The ISM Code, by comparison, concentrates on the way shipping companies are run. This is important, because we know that human factors account for most accidents at sea- and that many of them can ultimately be traced to management. The Code is helping to raise management standards and practices and thereby reduce accidents and save lives." The ISM Code became mandatory July 1, 1998 under the International Convention for SOLAS. From that date, it applied to passenger ships, including passenger high-speed craft; and oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers and cargo high-speed craft of 500 carg·o ships. This decree calls for a feasibility study to determine the need for mandatory carriage of VDRs on these ships. That study, being conducted by the Subcommittee on Safety of Navigation (and other IMO subcommittees .as appropriate), considers such factors as viability, technical problems relating to the retrofitting of VDRs, adequacy of existing performance standards including the possible development of simplified standards, experience in the use of VDRs on ships already fitted with them, including data that could not have been obtained without VDRs, and relevant financial implications, including a cost-benefit analysis. The study should be finalized by Jan. I, 2004 so that, if a compelling need for mandatory· carriage of VDRs on existing cargo ships is demonstrated, relevant amendments to SOLAS Chapter V and associated performance standards can be drafted. AIS Regulation 19 of the new Chapter V-carriage requirements for ship-borne navigational systems and equipment--establishes navigational equipment to be carried on board ships, according to ship type. Most equipment (gyrocompass, radar, etc.) was already required under the existing Chapter V, but the new regulation adds a requirement for carriage of AIS capable of automatically providing information about the ship to appropriately equipped shore gross tonnage and above. As of July 1, other cargo ships-including general cargo ships and container ships- and mobile offshore drilling units of 500 gross tonnage and above now must comply. Some 12,000 ships had to comply by the frrst deadline. The second phase of implementation brought in another 13,000 ships. All commercial ships (above 500 gross tonnage) on internatlonal voyages now have to comply. Among other functions,. a proper safety management system as required by the ISM Code should: • Ensure that all applicable international standards are complied with. • Help prevent accidents. • Ensure procedures are in place for dealing with any shipboard emergency. • Make certain there are adequate communications between ship and shore-side personnel. • Ensure that all individuals know their role and responsibility and are adequately trained and have the appropriate resources to do their job. • Make sure that all activities and operations are planned, controlJed and verified. stations, other ships and aircraft. The regulation requires AIS to be fitted aboard all ships of 300 gross tonnage or more engaged on international voyages, cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards not engaged on international voyages and passenger ships-irrespective of size-built on or after July 1, 2002. It also applies to ships engaged on international voyages constructed before July 1, 2002, according to the following timetable: • Passenger ships, not later than July 1, 2003; • Tankers, not later than the first survey for safety equipment on or after July 1, 2003; • Ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 50,000 gross tonnage or more, not later than July 1, 2004; • Ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 10,000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 50,000 gross tonnage, not later than July 1, 2005; • Ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 3,000 gross tonnage and higher but less than 10,000 gross tonnage, not later than July 1, 2006; • Ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 300 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 3,000 gross tonnage, not later than July 1, 2007. Vessels that are not engaged on international voyages, constructed before July 1, 2002, will have to fit AJS not later than July 1, 2008. A flag state may exempt ships from carrying AIS when ships are scheduled to permanently go out of service within two years after the implementation date. Performance standards for AIS were adopted in 1998. The new regulation requires that AIS shall: • Provide information-including the ship's identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safety-related information-automatically to appropriately equipped shore stations, other ships and aircraft. • Receive automatically such information from similarly fitted ships. • Monitor and track ships. • Exchange data with shorebased facilities. ECDIS The new Chapter V also allows an electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to be accepted as meeting the chart carriage requirements of the regulation. The regulation requires all ships, irrespective of size, to carry nautical charts and nautical publications to plan and display the ship's route for the intended voyage and to plot and monitor positions throughout the voyage. Ships also must carry backup arrangements if electronic charts are used either fully or partially. Seafarers LOB 5 �ATTENTION: SEAFARERS For Your SPAD Pin • • • and Hat • • • FRONT BACK and T-Shirt! For the U.S.-flag fleet, political action is essential. The maritime industry long has been among the most heavily regulated in the nation. Accordingly, the SIU is aggressive when it comes to promoting the U.S. Merchant Marine not only on Capitol Hill, but also at the state and local levels. Grassroots activities have always been an important tool in the union's arsenal. For the last 40 years, another key instrument has been the union's voluntary political action fund: the Seafarers Political Activity Donation, better known as SPAD. This month, the union kicks off a new SPAD promotion that is intended to boost the voluntary fund while also rewarding Seafarers for their participation. Details appear elsewhere on this page. Please note that all members may participate, including those who were in the NMU at the time of the merger last year. "Overall, the membership does a great job recognizing SPAD's importance and participating in the program," noted SIU Sec.Treasurer David Heindel, who chairs the fund. "No question, we're introducing this new promotion in the hopes of encouraging even stronger participation, because our fight to maintain and revitalize the U.S.-flag fleet doesn't end. But, it's just as much a goodwill gesture- an acknowledgement of the membership's political awareness and support." As part of the message, the union recently conducted a mail-in contest to come up with a new catch-phrase that signifies the importance of SPAD to the membership. The new slogan, intended to be similar in sentiment to the venerable "Politics is Porkchops," will be printed on Tshirts available through the SPAD check-off authorization program. Response to the contest was quite strong. Thornton Elliott Jr. of Savannah, Ga. won the competition with his entry of "It takes a four-letter word to be heard." Congratulations to Brother Elliott, and thanks to all who submitted entries. Please note that these items include the colors blue, yellow, red and black. Signing up for the new SPAD promotion is easy. From August 1, 2002 through July 31 , 2003 , anyone who contributes to the fund through a check-off autho• rization found on the vacation application (and also m<ailable ginn~ · month at the union halls) will receive the following items: GET YOUR Authorized contribution amount $0.50 per day $1.00 per day $1.50 or more per day I ltem(s) SPAD lapel pin SPAD T-shirt (and lapel pin) SPAD baseball cap (plus the T-shirt and pin) Please note that in addition to those items, a new, high-quality SPAD jacket is available to members who make a onetime donation in addition to their check-off authorization. More details about the jacket will be published in next month's Seafarers LOG. Q: How long will this promotion last? A: One year, beginning August 1, 2002. A: Yes. Please note that there's only a single version of each item (pin, shirt, hat, jacket), so you would receive (in this example) two identical pins and two identical shirts. Q: When will I receive my SPAD item(s)? A: Items will be mailed weekly from headquarters, via parcel post. The "trigger" for a member to receive his or her SPAD item(s) is simply filing for a vacation check. Of course, the member must have authorized a SPAD contribution of at least 50 cents per day to be eligible for this promotion. Q: How will you know my T-shirt size? A: Beginning this month, flyers will be available at the halls that include sample images of the SPAD products a copy of the check-off form (the same one that;s already on the vacation application) and a space in which to indicate your T-shirt size as well as jacket size. FAQ Q: Are the items available for purchase? A: The pin, shirt and hat are only available through the check-off authorization promo. The jacket only is available through a one-time contribution that's in addition to a check-off authorization. Q: Ifl authorize $1.50 or more, will I receive all three items? A: Yes. Q: Let's say I authorize a contribution of amount of $1. If I file for two vacation checks during the next year, will I receive two pins and two T-shirts? Q: How can I make sure the union has my current address on file? A: The vacation application includes space for your current address. Also, the leaflets will include a form for updating your address. Q: I already have a check-off authorization on file. Do I need to fill out another one in order to qualify for the merchandise? A: No. When a member with an authorization on file applies for vacation benefits during this program, he or she is entitled to an item or items based on the amount of the already authorized contribution. However, Seafarers may change the amount authorized. For more information, write to SPAD at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, or call the office of the secretary-treasurer at (301) 899-0675. 6 Seafarers LOG Augusf 2002 �SIU, Ill/SC Agree an Labar Relations Strategy After a year of negotiations, the union's Government Services Division, with support from its CIVMAR members, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Military Sealift Command about how the parties will proceed with several key labor relations issues -including the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement and the CMPI (Civil Mariner Personnel Instructions, the agency's workplace instructions and guidance). After the merger between the SIU and NMU in June 2001, the union contacted MSC to discuss certain labor relations issues that affected the status of the merged union and the west and east coast employee units. The union wanted to file a petition before the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) to reflect the change in the status of the newly merged union. The union also requested that MSC begin negotiating a new contract which would cover east and west coast unlicensed CIVMARS. The union's major goal was to secure one contract and bring wage parity to employees on the east and west coasts. At the beginning of the discus- sions, MSC took the position that the Afloat Personnel Management Center, the human resource division of MSC, was the employer of CIVMARS. MSC also wanted to finish all CMPI negotiations prior to any collective bargaining discussions. For many months the parties were deadlocked in their respective positions, and all issues remained on hold. In June 2002, after persistent efforts and continual contacts with MSC, the union achieved its goals. Several APMC representatives worked diligently with union representatives Chet Wheeler and Kate Hunt to achieve resolution of these outstanding issues. This agreement lays the foundation for significant changes for MSC employees. Based upon the months of negotiations leading up to this pact, the union is hopeful that the parties will continue working together to accomplish the negotiation and implementation of wage parity for all CIVMARS. These talks will take many months to complete, but the union is confident that its negotiators will achieve fair agreements on a contract and the CMPI with positive ITF Wins Trico Case The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has claimed victory in the case brought against it by Trico. The offshore services provider recently dropped the entire legal case against the global union federation on the second day of a preliminary hearing for an injunction at the High Court in London, even before the ITF had begun its defense. Trico had alleged that the ITF's international solidarity campaign to support efforts by U.S. unions (including the SIU) to protect workers' rights to choose union representation at Trico amounted to a conspiracy to damage its interests by unlawful action. The ITF strongly refuted this and agreed to circulate a statement of its existing policy on internatio:naiPsolidarity action to all its affiliates. and o the International Chemical Energy and Mineworkers' Federation (ICEM), its sister global union federation, which has also been actively involved in the Trico campaign. David Cockroft, ITF general secretary, stated, "I said at the beginning that this court action involved fundamental issues of principle about international solidarity action and freedom of expression, and I am pleased that Trico has seen sense and decided to drop the action. I'm only sorry that Trico didn't talk to us before, when we were making repeated invitations to begin a dialogue. They could have had this statement at any time and saved us all a lot of time and bother. This circular reiterates what anyone who knows us knows has been our policy all along." Seafarers Rally With Gulf Mariners Continued from page 2 douawongobou, John Wozunk, Joe Gallo, Mike Joel, Carlton Hall, Victor Mondeci, Wilfredo Rodriguez and Abraham Daif. As reported earlier in the LOG, members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on June 20 heard testimony about the obstacles facing workers in South Louisiana who want to form labor unions. Capt. Eric J. Vizier of Lafourche, Parish, La., was one of several Gulf mariners to address the body. "Come to South Louisiana. Talk to the parties involved. Together, let's figure out a way that mariners in South Louisiana can win their rights-their rights to freedom of association and freedom of speech. Mariners in the Gulf of Mexico need a union to improve working conditions on the boats and to allow for a better quality of life at home," he told the committee. results for the CIVMARS. A brief summary of the agreement follows. It was established that MSC would be designated as the employer on the FLRA petition. This means the union will receive recognition at the MSC headquarters level and will be able to discuss policy issues at command headquarters. Day-to-day matters and disciplinary matters will be worked out with the APMC staff as it is currently done. For disciplinary grievances, APMC will be the final step decision maker, prior to taking the grievance to arbitration, if necessary. MSC also agreed to work with the union to file a joint petition before the FLRA asking the authority to recognize the merged union as the exclusive bargaining representative for MSC employees. Another goal of the petition process is to consolidate the east and west coast units into one unit. MSC also agreed to negotiate certain collective-bargaining subjects that the union considers most important at the same time the parties are negotiating the CMPI. The agreement ensures that, when wage parity is implemented, no mariner will receive a lower base pay as a result of implementing wage parity for all CIV - MARS. A mariner will receive the higher rate of pay for the position in which he or she sails for the ship class to which he or she is assigned. If a higher rate of pay exists for a position on the west coast, the east coast mariner will receive the increase. The same will be true if the east coast position is paid at a higher base pay wage rate. Once wage parity has been achieved, MSC will implement an "any ship, any ocean" policy. As is currently done in the private sector, CIVMARS will receive assignments to ships sailing from either coast to any destination. For employees who serve as West Coast supply officers and junior supply officers, the union will seek to represent these employees through the appropriate FLRA procedures. The parties have targeted early fall to begin collective bargaining negotiations and continue CMPI negotiations. A final phase of collective bargaining negotiations will take place after the CMPI negotiations are finished. The union's Government Services Division representatives have been working carefully to develop comprehensive bargaining proposals. If you have suggestions concerning proposals, please contact your ship's delegate, who August2002 Correction The names of SIU ,Exec. VP John Fay and SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey should have been included in a front-page photo caption in last month's issue concerning the christening ,of the new , tµg Sea Reliance and its accol}1panying doubte- ;>auUed barge 550-1. SIU Contract News Includes New Pact for Sealift Tankers A flurry of activity involving agreements with SIU-contracted companies has taken place during the last month. Following is a summary of this activity as provided by the office of SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. Sealift Tankers Sealift has been awarded a five-year contract by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) .for the operation of the Capt. Stephen Bennett and .~he American Merlin. The agreement calls for a 5 .p ercent across-the-board increase in the first year, enrollment in the top-level Plan G medical benefits and an increase in the vacation benefit (to 15 for 30 days, effective at the contract's second anniversary). Maersk Unes In accordance with various memorandums of understanding that are in effect between the union and Maersk Lines, Ltd., some Seafarers employed by the company received a 3 percent boost in wages, overtime, vacation benefits and the Seafarers Money Purchase Plan benefit as of July 1. The gains apply to members aboard Maersk vessels enrolled with the military prepositioning ship program and the U.S. Maritime Security Program, as well as the Alaska and Arizona. Waterman Steamship Corp. Members sailing aboard the Green Dale are in line for new benefits in their Seafarers Money Purchase Plan. Under negotiations recently completed, contributions equal to 5 percent of employees' wages will be paid. In addition, employees will be enrolled in the premier Plan G medical benefits plan. The vacation benefit-retroactive to Jan. I-has gone from 10 for 30 to 14 for 30. Finally, members aboard the Green Dale will receive annual wage and wagerelated item increases ranging between 1Yi to 4 percent. Matson Steward Assistant Wardel Paze, (right), AB Mohammed Adams and AB James Wilkerson were among the Seafarers who turned out June 13 in New Orleans to support Trico employees in their quest to gain union representation. should forward them to the union. With the signing of this agreement and the eventual consolidation of the two MSC bargaining units, the union has achieved several significant goals: The LOG will publish :frequent updates to advise CIVMARS about the negotiations and the FLRA petition process. Most importantly, for the first time in MSC history there will be one union representing the unlicensed employees. The SIU, supported by the strength of its membership, will be able to speak with a single voice, one that will effectively represent and protect the interests of all unlicensed CIV MARS. Increases in wages, overtime and vacation benefits are among the highlights of a new three-year agreement that tentatively has been reached for members employed by Matson Navigation. Freightship increases for all wage-related items in the first year of the agreement will be 3 percent. A 3.25 percent raise will be realized during the second year and a 3 .25 percent hike is in place for year three. Members working on the Moku Pahu will receive increases for all wage-related items at an annual rate of 4 percent. Members on all Matson vessels will receive increases each year to their Seafarers Money Purchase Plan Benefit and one extra vacation day effective Jan. 1, 2002; July 1, 2003; and July 1, 2004. Also included in the pact, for the first time, is the observance of Kamehameha Day. This brings the total number of holidays to 11. Finally, starting July 1, 2003, members will receive health and benefits at premier Level G. Another gain for the SIU is a provision in the agreement that gives members of the unlicensed crew the means necessary to send and receive correspondence. Each will be given personal e-mail accounts at no charge. Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning A tentative three-year agreement has been reached with Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning involving Seafarers aboard the Blue Ridge and Coast Range. The pact calls for first year wage and wage-related item increases as follows: Group !increase by 5 percent; Group II-increase by 4 percent; and Group III-increase by 3 percent. Wage and wage-related items would be increased by 3 percent across the board during years two and three. Additionally, the tentative agreement calls for increases in vacation benefits to 16 days for each 30 days worked in the first year and an increased Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan level to Level G in the second year. Marine Transport Lines A new three-year agreement has been negotiated with Marine Transport Lines. The pact-which involves Seafarers who work aboard Lykes Pacific Class Ships-is retroactive to Jan. 1 and runs through December 2005. Included in the new contract are 2.25 percent wage increases each Jan. I and the addition of a vacation day that brings the total to 15 for 30. The increase in the vacation benefit became effective June 16, 2002. Seafarers LOB 7 �Seafaren Keep Glo Primed for Next ~e.......~~· When the Global Link first entered service, the Sill-crewed cable ship wasted no time distinguishing itself. A little more than 20 years ago, the Global Link finished its maiden voyage at Southampton, England after sailing through snow squalls and rough seas in the North Atlantic. Along the way, the vessel completed what then was the longest, fastest single installation of transoceanic communications cable (3,500 miles of cable in 21 days). Today, after nearly countless missions spanning the past two decades, the ship remains in prime condition, thanks in large part to the reliable work of SIU members. Seafarers perform all kinds of maintenance aboard the Global Link while the vessel awaits its next assignment; and they sail aboard the ship when it sets out for an installation or repair job. Operated by Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, the Global Link is equipped with two cable engines---0ne in the bow and one in the stem- and can haul more than 6.,000 metric tons of fiber-optic cable. The photos on this page were taken July 11 in Baltimore. Part of the vessel's cable-dispensing gear is visible at the bow. Right: Cook/Baker Joel Ramos sets out pastries for the crew. Above: Chief Steward Florie Farquhar cleans up after lunch by loading plates and mugs into a dishwasher. Above: AB Nastor Agcaoili uses a paint chipper on the ship's upper deck aft. OMU Alfredo Mendoza replaces fittings on hydraulic and cooling systems for the drums. The Global Link recently was docked in Baltimore near another Seafarers-crewed vessel-the Cape Washington-seen across the channel. ·s Seafarers LOG OS Henry Becodo takes to the task of repainting the rails on the Global Unk. Augusf 2002 �Left: Andrzej Bronkowski gets hands-on experience steering the vessel while instructors Bill Saul and Stacy Harris plot the course. Right: Harry Borden practices the lookout part of the OS course. This training will help enable him to stand watch as an ordinary seaman. Special OS Coune: Sprinpoanl t-o AB Upgiading The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers an especially useful course for deck department mariners who need to comply with the "Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch" requirement of the amended STCW convention. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, the school's 70-hour Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman class meets the requirements of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations [specifically, 46 CFR 12.05.3(c)] and STCW 95 (STCW Table A-IV4). It is designed to prepare students for the challenging studies they can expect in the AB class. The OS course covers all relevant aspects of deck-related equipment. Each student is assessed in the following areas: marlinespike seamanship, helmsman, anchoring, mooring and lookout. Assessments take place aboard the training vessel Osprey and in the bridge simulator. With the specially trained OS endorsement, the mariner is eligible to stand watch as an ordinary, provided he or she also has evidence of at least six months' sea time.· Once the specially trained OS class is completed, the mariner must sail for 60 days before becoming eligible to upgrade to AB. The Paul Hall Center is located in Piney Point, Md. For a list of upcoming classes and for contact information, see page 21. Harry Borden takes an interest in the workings of the engine during his OS training . Instructor Stacy Harris charts a course for the students in the OS class to follow. Right: Robert Odmark works on his knottying skills, including the star knot (above). Augusf 2002 Seafarers LOG 9 �Sailing on the -L11mmus Always at the ready, crew members aboard the Lummus participate in a fire and life boat drill. The 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, an SIU-crewed vessel operated by American Overseas Marine (AMSEA) for the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC)( is prepositioned in Guam and Saipan. The ship carries a full range of Marine Corps cargo-enough equipment to support an air ground task force for 30 days-and includes lift-on/lift-off as well as roll-on/roll-off capabilities. It was named after 1st Lt. Jack Lummus,'who posthumously earned a Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on lwo Jima in 1945. Cook/Baker Evelyn Tayag is flanked by fellow crew members SA Moosa Mohamed (left) and AB Wayne Green Jr. Rere Paiti, SA on the MSC vessel, helps set up the lunch-time salad bar. Above, Pilat David Todd stands on board the tug Mariette at the Material Service Corporation Tug Dock in Morris, Ill. At right, SIU Rep Lonnie Partridge (left) and OS/Deck Engineer Steve Nemeth look over the galley of the Hannah Marine tug Mary Page in Chicago. Attending a union meeting , held in the galley of the tug Mariette, are (from left) Deckhand Ron Walters, Pilot James Ferguson and Pilot David Todd. 10 Seafarers LOG With Our Members On the Great Lakes Seafarers read union· material on board the Hannah Marine tug Hannah 0 . Hannah in Chicago. From the left are OS/Deck Engineer/Delegate Gerald Karl , OS/Deck Engineer John Macari and SIU Rep Todd Brdak. Deckhands (from left) Bryan Roudis, Joseph Todd and Travis Pursell take part in the union meeting held aboard the tug Mariette. Augusf 2002 �GVA Fredy Melendez AB Rudy Johnson. AB Enrique Crespo, GVA Emilio Abrew and AB Abdul Gharama Augusf 2002 Seafarers LOS 11 �THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE Unlicensed Apprentice Justin Bowe deftly slushes wires aboard the Kenai. Alaska Tanker Company *HONORING* * ALASKA ~KER COMPANY, LLC * The Twenty-second Alaska State Legislature recognizes and congratulates the Alaska Tanker Company for being the first U.S. flagged seagoing shipping company to achieve Safety, Quality and Earns Accolades Environmental Certification and aoo:cdited Inttmational Standards orgmtization 14-001 Certification. The Alaska Tanker Company is based in Beaverton, Oregon and operates in Alaskan waters. The Company recently achieved Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) Certification, including accredited international slandards organization (ISO) 14001 certification. The certification was received from ABS Americas. This accomplishment makes Alaska Tanlc:erCompany the first United States-flag. seagoing shipping company to attain Safety, Quality and Environmental and International Standards Otganizatioo 14001 Certification. Alaska Tanker Company was founded in 1999 and is a joint operating company for British Petroleum Shipping Company, USA, Keystone Alaska and OSG Ship Management Inc. It manages a fleet of 10 U.S.-flaggcd tankers, which operate primarily in the Alaska-to-West-Coast trade. The Members of the Twenty-second Alaska State Legisla.rure wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to Alaska Tanker President, Anil Mathur; Captain John Rippa-gcr, Chief Operating Officer; Bruce Benn, Chief Commercial Officer; Captain John Lawrence, Team Leader and the crew who helped to accomplish SQE and ISO 14001 Certification and delivet Alaska Crude to the lower48 at a level of safety and environmental quality that is certified to be the best in the world. SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell (far right) and Patrolman Tre Dixon (second from left) joined Bosun Al Caulder (front), Steward Pat Sloan (center) and Capt Earl Sheesly aboard the Prince William Sound in Ferndale, Wash. earlier this summer to discuss new STCW requirements and increased port security and safety guidelines. AB Dan Lovely (pictur the Kenai) and other farers have helped the fleet build a strong record . �SIU-contracted Alaska Tanker Company (ATC), fresh off receiving formal congratulations from the Alaska State Legislature for its outstanding safety and environmental record, last month accepted another well-earned honor. ATC received the State of Washington Department of Ecology's prestigious Exceptional Compliance Program (ECOPRO) Award "for excellence in marine safety and environmental stewardship." The awards ceremony took place July 23 in Tacoma, Wash. In announcing ATC 's selection, the department pointed out that the Exceptional Compliance Program "is for companies that want to go even further than basic compliance with Washington's stringent marine safety laws. Companies that receive this award are operating their tank ships at what we believe is the highest level of marine safety in the world today. ATC is only the second company to ever earn this award. The vessel crews, shoreside support staff and management team of ATC have put a great deal of time and effort into earning this award." ATC-which readily credits both the SIU and the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education as sharing in its success-began operating in April 1999. The Beaverton, Ore.-based company manages a fleet of 10 SIU-crewed tankers, operating mainly between Alaska and the West Coast. The vessels primarily deliver Alaska North Slope crude oil to refineries. Those ships are the BT Alaska, Denali, Marine Columbia, Overseas Boston, Kenai, Prince William Sound, Tonsina, Overseas Chicago, Overseas New York and Overseas Washington. Additionally, ATC two years ago ordered new "Alaska class" tankers that will help offset the government-mandated scrapping dates for some of its current fleet. The four new doublehulled tankers have staggered delivery dates, starting in November 2003 and ending in July 2006. The ships are being built at San Diego's NASSCO Shipyard. Each will be 941 feet in length, with a capacity for 1.3 million barrels and a design life of 35-50 years. ATC CEO Anil Mathur said his company's emphasis on safety goes much deeper than statistics. "It should be unacceptable that companies engage in commerce and hurt their own people to make money. Beyond all the safety statistics, it is the well-being of individuals and their ability to work for a living that is delivered by a safety culture," he stated. "This requires a relentless focus on the details of the work to be executed, and an environment where cutting comers is an unacceptable way of executing tasks," Mathur continued. "I am proud of all the ATC employees who bring such a work ethic to life, and deliver our motto: Quality service with no accidents, no harm to people, and no damage to the environment." Since its start, ATC has delivered more than 400 million barrels of Alaska North Slope crude. Along the way, the company has amassed an impressive safety record. For example, lost-time injuries-nominal from the beginning-have steadily decreased. Last year the company averaged a more-thanrespectable 0.42 injuries per 200,000 man hours. This year, they haven't had a single losttime injury. Additionally, eight of the 10 ships have gone at least 500 days without a lost-time injury, and the other two have gone more than 200 and 100 days, respectively. ATC has a similarly worthy record of spill-free operations. The Kenai leads the list, having gone more than 2,700 days without a spill. Part of the company's accomplishment is linked to safety training its crews have completed at the Paul Hall Center, based in Piney Point, Md. When contacted for this story, ATC officials quickly cited the school's oil spill prevention and containment course, along with fire fighting and other safety classes, as invaluable. They also credited the SIU for being "a tough but fair counterpart across the bargaining table, and a very capable ally in the fight to revitalize the U.S.-flag fleet." Meanwhile, the company keeps adding to its credentials. As noted on the citation from the Alaska Legislature, ATC now has earned quality certifications in the International Safety Management Code, International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001 and ISO 14001, in addition to receiving the ECOPRO award. Each reflects a commendable record and effective preparedness when it comes to safety and the environment. Moreover, ATC is the first U.S.-flag seagoing company to achieve the ISO 14001 certification. Altogether, ATC's efforts have helped achieve continuous improvements in its health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance rating, an important grading system for operators in the Alaskan North Slope trade route. The Tonsina is one of 10 SIU-crewed ATC ships. AB Tawnia Stucker confidently approaches her task aboard the Kenai. An ATC riding gang member straddles a pipe during maintenance operations aboard the Overseas New York in Cherry Point, Wash. n y The Overseas Boston (left) and Denali (right) already sail with SIU crews. Meanwhile, new "Alaska class," double hull tankers (like the one depicted below) are on the way. August 2002 Seafarers LOB 13 �the convoys that he sailed in. All of those men were volunteers. The ships my father sailed on carried ammunition and supplies and (sometimes) troops into battle. The U.S. Merchant Marine lost more men than any branch of service, percentage-wise. Without the merchant seaman, the U.S. would have lost a lot of battles and a lot more men. In the late 1960s I also joined the U.S. Merchant Marine. Somewhere in my papers I have a card showing me as a graduate of Piney Point-Class No. 2, I think it was. The ships I sailed took supplies and ammunition to every port in Vietnam. In the early 1970s I volunteered for the U.S. Marine Corps to do my part for my country. People have said "thank you" for being a Marine, but have never said anything about being a merchant mariner. Something is wrong with this scenario and we need to change it. My dad is no longer alive; before all of the World War II merchant seamen are gone, they deserve a thank you. Walter Cook Petal, Miss. Letter tO thllditor (Editors note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) has a great shot to qualify as an able-bodied seaman. It has been my pleasure knowing Angelina Willoughby in my department. I request that this letter be put in the Seafarers LOG to encourage other students from the Paul Hall Center that if they apply themselves while in school, it really works. Ralph Moore Recertified Bosun SeaLand Florida Bosun Moore Commends Apprentice's Great Start This is to congratulate and recognize the extraordinary accomplishment of a first-trip apprentice, Angelina Willoughby. I've been a bosun for more than 40 years. With the tools and knowledge you gain at the Paul Hall Center, a first-trip apprentice Merchant Mariners Deserve Recognition Why is it that on Veterans Day and during ceremonies honoring veterans that I never hear anything about the U.S. Merchant Marine? I hear about each branch of service, including the U.S. Coast Guard, but never the merchant marine. My dad sailed as a merchant mariner from 1920 until 1965. He was an SIU member from the time the union formed in the late 1930s. He sailed the entire World War II in enemy waters, often without any antiaircraft guns or any defense from the German Uboats. He often told me stories of Bosun Moore (right) says UA Willoughby did a fine job on her first trip. p.s. To pour salt in the wound, whenever a merchant ship was sunk during World War II, the crew's pay was stopped immediately. Reprint of Article on Armed Pirates Editors note: Phil Rosenstein, who retired from the maritime industry in 1985, has been dredging up memories as he goes through his old scrapbooks. The Seafarers LOG has been the fortunate recipient of many of the photos and recollections from his 40 years of seafaring life (in both the NMU and the MM&P). Rosenstein, who turned 77 last month, now relaxes at home with his wife in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he also claims to be a bit of a politicial activist. This article was originally published in the NMU Pilot in June 1966 when he was a bosun on the SS Boise Vi.ctory. Rosenstein notes that back then, the pirates of Subic Bay were after paint and mooring lines, which usually were stowed in an aft locker. They brought bolt cutters to cut the padlocks and could clean out a paint locker in about three minutes. Nowadays, he notes, pirates are well-armed and come in speedboats. Some photos from Rosenstein s collection may be found in the "Pics-from-thePast" section on page 16. SS BOISE VICTORY, June 3-0ur crew has been on a constant 24-hour alert-while in Subic Bay in the Philippines-on the lookout for pirates. It's true, pirates. A well-organized band of pirates roam the waters as ships loaded with vital supplies lie at anchor in Subic Bay awaiting orders to proceed to South Vietnam. The vessels are anchored at the far end of the bay and get little protection from the U.S. Navy or from MSTS. The pirates are well organized and board the vessels by means of long ropes with hooks on one end. The hooks are padded to muffle the sound as they are tossed up and hooked on the railing of the ship. The ropes are knotted at intervals for easy climbing. We placed four sailors on watch around the clock. On several occasions, groups of pirates armed with knives and clubs were discovered climbing aboard and were driven off. On many vessels, seamen reported the loss of some supplies and personal property. The ·authorities have been notified, but the robberies still continue. I am bringing home two hooks taken from the pirates along with a copy of our log entry to be placed in the Corpus Christi Museum to prove that the days of piracy at sea still exist. Are You Receiving AH Your Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active SIU member and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG every month-as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and health insurance checks and bulletins or notices-a correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel that you are not getting your union mail, please use the form on this page to update your home address. Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official union documents will be mailed (unless otherwise specified). 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 out the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Dept. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 r--------------------------------------------------, HOME ADDRESS FORM (Please Print} Name: Phone No.: ->-~~--'-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Address:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Social Security No.: _ _ __ D Active SIU 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. 8/02 ~--------------------------------------------------~ 14 Seafarers LOii Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the. provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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 bas 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. August2002 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JUNE 16 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Totals 3 5 30 41 16 22 30 13 3 2 10 20 0 3 0 6 4 1 12 10 23 6 15 13 18 6 1 7 15 13 4 22 24 11 24 12 8 1 1 17 22 13 15 11 11 28 11 2 14 9 258 152 95 180 115 0 4 0 4 39 5 0 1 5 16 18 3 9 4 4 22 3 9 5 0 11 10 1 6 3 8 15 15 5 2 5 6 6 5 5 2 0 0 5 0 2 13 7 13 9 0 5 0 8 8 12~ 114 51 Port Trip Reliefs 4 9 1 o 0 2 11 0 8 23 2 3 5 8 9 3 5 0 1 1 3 4 2 6 47 2 10 2 l- 4 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups . Class A Class B Class C 11 12 5 8 8 7 3 2 5 7 0 9 4 87 3 8 14 1 5 3 8 0 1 1 6 0 9 4 65 17 47 20 . 12 75 45 10 30 20 34 59 30 11 25 3 3 *(change created by Labor Day holiday) Algonac .................. Friday: September 6, October 11 3 3 31 Baltimore ................ Thursday: September 5, October 10 27 Boston .....................Friday: September 6, October 11 11 22 33 17 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: September 11, October 16 0 2 32 7 7 6 18 11 8 0 13 9 40 6 3 59 48 2 22 27 3 3 2 6 4 24 30 95 476 263 225 0 l 4 6 6 2 New Orleans ........... Tuesday: September 10, October 15 0 12 32 6 5 New York ................ Tuesday: September 3, October 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 4 3 • Piney Point ............. Tuesday: September 3* Monday: October 7 1 0 2 3 1 4 14 0 5 4 2 0 4 2 1 Houston .................. Monday: September 9, October 14 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: September 5, October 10 Jersey City ..............Wednesday: September 18, October 23 Mobile .................... Wednesday: September 11, October 16 New Bedford .......... Tuesday: September 17, October 22 () 0 2 2 Honolulu ................. Friday: September l 3, October 18 14 12 40 16 28 12 8 1 18 28 11 22 6 25 15 16 8 6 5 9 6 5 3 3 6 9, Port Everglades ....... Thursday: September 12, October 17 0 San Fran.cisc_o..........Thursday: September 12, October 17 San Juan ........... ~.::: ..Thursday: September 5~ October iQ 2 4 14 17 11 0 2 17 17 12 26 54 240 192 101 0 0 7 3 4 3 1 0 10 6 18 9 7 1 5 14 8 ?' Philadelphia ............Wednesday: September 4, October 9 3 0 7 15 4 24 0 Norfolk ................... Thursday: September 5, October 10 St. Louis .....~;'~ ···~:;:,~:Friday: September 13, Octob~r· 1S " , 2 Savannah ................Friday: September 6, Qctob~J.l :-~>> Tacoma .... ........ ....... Friday: September 20, October 25 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St.. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 0 70 8 14 15 6 8 15 5 5 7 I 19 26 17 154 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston · Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Lo'uis Tacoma Wilmington 0 0 0 5 3 2 3 4 4 9 0 2 2 2 1 2 6 45 1 0 2 4 9 0 0 -o 2 1 2 1 30 2 2 1 2 0 12 2 0 2 15 2 2 5 0 7 2 16 24 32 5 4 4 0 14 2 l 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 0 0 6 2 2 I 0 3 0 4 0 14 8 9 8 0 7 0 2 2 13 0 4 25 . 4 9 17 6 1 7 5 1 7 42 4 2 4 0 0 9 70 9 107 37 14 66 285 17 2 0 7 14 3 0 0 6 4 .1 1 5 8 0 12 3 7 4 2 21 0 16 0 2 14 13 5 6 4 35 7 3 154 158 29 3 13 0 15 5 114 571 465 334 403 331 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 7 4 2 0 1 11 2 0 0 10 0 1 6 0 6 5 0 0 0 4 5 11 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 2 58 Each port's meeting stads at 10:30 a.m. \ I Personals HARRY DAVIS or DAVIES Sylvester Yorck, a shipmate from the SS Carrier Pigeon, is trying to locate his friend Harry Davis (or Davies). He would be about 72-77 years old from Charlotte, N. C. or Spartanburg, S. C. and sailed as a fireman/watertender aboard the SS Carrier Pigeon in 1946 (on which the cargo was beer!). Anyone with information about Harry Davis or Davies, please contact Sylvester Yorck at 503 Pennsylvania Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244,· or telephone (609) 601-7590. HAZAA GAHTAN ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 Wilmington ............... Monday: September 16, October21 2 0 0 33 0 19 14 2 2 0 2 0 3 5 1 21 11 0 2 38 36 41 15 0 4 3 15 10 4 8 19 14 1 10 4 7 1 3 0 3 3 1 (j 22 3 4 3 0 5 3 6 0 Totals Totals All Departments 9 0 2 6 7 13 18 10 3 6 12 2 18 0 5 Port Totals 10 2 1 2 2 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francjsco St Louj_s . Tacoma Wilmington Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B . Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 2 0 0 2 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York .Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Lou~s Tacoma Wilmington September & October 2002 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters JULY LS, 2002 - 4 5 33 15 4 4 3 n 56 43 38 5 . 28 76 25 16 3 20 5 26 23 . 10 10 Please contact your daughter Samira at (718) 3874728 or (914) 494-1377. Urgent! 3 4 25 21 0 3 0 29 7 9 34 12 55 0 0 0 77 298 373 142 215 1,078 823 757 Remembering Paul Hall . AIJgust 20, 1914 - June 22, 1980 15 *"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. August2002 Seafarers LOS 15 �NMU Monthly Shipping A Registration Report Seafarers International Union Directory JUNE 2002 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group ill .John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary·Treasurer • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group Ill Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group ill Augustin Tellez, Vice President Coniracts Tom Orzeehowski, Vi~e President Lakes and Inland Walen Delln Corgey, Vice-President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West O:>ast Joseph T. Sorest, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice Ptesident Government Services . Rene Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large .. Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way.. Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 Port DECK DEPARTMENT Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 2 7 1 0 12 6 2 10 1 5 45 1 0 0 0 3 6 4 4 0 0 0 1 11 0 3 0 0 3 0 6 0 3 4 0 5 0 2 0 0 26 0 0 8 6 15 7 17 3 1 6 17 4 2 1 25 7 10 0 11 0 0 30 2 0 3 6 5 4 0 2 0 0 54 104 18 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 6 9 4 2 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, Ml 4800 l (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 {618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE JZI Sesame St., #IC.Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, m 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St., Jacksonv.ille. 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 (251) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford. MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 -0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 Houston 2 Harvey, LA New York 4 0 4 Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 2 0 0 0 3 Port 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 5 21 4 12 0 0 33 64 12 19 0 4 2 4 5 2 2 4 17 2 2 0 3 1 3 0 4 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston Houston 4 Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma 2 Totals 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 14 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 Port 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 3 0 1 0 17 0 0 12 4 0 0 0 0 4 46 14 5 11 24 2 0 0 0 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston Houston 2 1 4 3 0 0 Harvey, LA New York Norfolk 3 0 4 6 2 7 2 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 6 5 9 0 4 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 2 0 3 Totals 11 17 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Totals All Departments 84 24 32 43 SanPe~o 1 Savannah Tacoma 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 3 15 0 45 8 3 3 6 36 0 5 8 46 25 50 140 122 129 264 184 167 24 0 46 0 3 4 16 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 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 SANTUR CE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST.WUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 TACOMA 3411 South UnionAve., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272· 7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOG PI CS-FROM-THE-PAST Retiree Phil Rosenstein of Corpus Christi, Texas has many scrapbooks containing photos from his 40 years in the NMU and MM&P, but he doesn't have to go farther than his own front yard to remember some of his travels. In 1970, he visited the Taj Mahal in Agra, India (near right) while sailing aboard ship as a third mate. At another port in India, he climbed aboard a camel (far right). These memories and others were painted on a fence in his front yard by an artist who copied the photographs. It took him three weeks to complete. Included are (from left) the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal, a ship's wheel, the camel picture, a sextant he used to navigate around the world, and the Buddha of Kamakura, Japan. See other memories from Rosenstein's collection on page 20 in this issue of the Seafarers LOG Augusf 2002 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or - Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead n inland captain, two recertified bosuns and one recertified steward are among the 11 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Captain Robert L. Stelly worked at the helms of inland vessels for more than 15 years while Bosuns Jack Edwards and Bobby Riddick completed the highest level of training available at Piney Point to mariners who sail in the deck department. Chief Steward Jose A. Chacon finished the highest level of training available at the Paul Hall Center to members who work in the steward department. Including Edwards, Riddick and Chacon, seven of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. Three others, including Stelly, navigated the inland waterways while the remaining one plied the Great Lakes. Eight of the retirees worked in the deck department, one shipped in the engine department and the remaining two sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. A DEEP SEA FRANCISCO ANCHETA, 66, was born in the Philippines. Brother Ancheta started his career with the SeaL__....i7LJj~="'-.ii!ifl!lill.llll.l.Ll.ll farers in 1970 in the port ofNew York. His initial voyage was aboard the SeaLand Pacer. The steward department member upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. in 1977. He last shipped on the Sea-Land Challenger. Brother Ancheta lives in Daly City, Calif. r-----=--------, JOSE A. CHACON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Chacon served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. His first ship was Bethlehem Steel Corp. 's Seamar. The steward department member completed the steward recertification program in 1982 at the SIU's training school. His last voyage was on the Carolina, a Puerto Rican Marine Management vessel. Brother Chacon resides in his native commonwealth in the city of San Sebastian. JACK W. EDWARDS, 62, hails from Idaho. Brother Edwards started his career with the Seafarers in .........__~......._""" 1969 in Seattle. A military veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1964. He first sailed aboard the Sea-Land Anchorage. The deck department member r---=---, Augusf 2002 shipped as a bosun. Brother Edwards upgraded his skills often at Piney Point, Md. He completed bosun recertification training at the school in 1983, and went back for further training in 2000 and again last year. His most recent voyage was aboard the same vessel on which he first shipped. Brother Edwards makes his home in St. Maries, Idaho. GABER MOHAMED, 66, donned the SIU colors in 1968, joining in the port of New York. Born in Arabia, he initially sailed aboard the Anniston Victory, a Waterman Steamship vessel. The engine department member enhanced his skills by returning to the SIU's training school for instruction in 2000 and 2001. He last sailed on Interocean Ship Management Corp's USNS Chesapeake. Brother Mohamed lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. JOHN NAGY, 65, started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in Gloucester, Mass. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served honorably from 1956 to 1960. Brother.Nagy worked in the deep sea and inland divisions, first sailing aboard the Cantigny, an Interocean Ship Management Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked on a Crowley Towing and Transportation vessel. A Michigan native, Brother Nagy resides in Carson, Calif. RODNEY J. PENCE, 46, began his career with the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Piney Point, Md. He first sailed on the Ft. Hoskins, an Interocean Ship Management vessel. Born in Texas, Brother Pence worked in the deck department. He upgraded his skills a number of times at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. His last voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Quality. Brother Pence is a resident of Broken Bow, Okla. BOBBY RIDDICK, 57, joined the ranks of the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. The Virginia-born mariner first went to sea aboard the Producer, a Marine Carriers Corp. vessel. Brother Riddick shipped in the deck department as a bosun. He upgraded his skills often at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. , including his completion of the bosun recertification course in 1986. Brother Riddick last worked on North American Trailing Co. 's Manhattan Island. He lives in Norfolk, Va. GREAT LAKES GIL A. BOILORE, 53, began his SIU career in 1972 in Alpena, Mich. The Michigan-born mariner first sailed on American Steamship Co.'s JA. Kling. Brother Boilore shipped in the deck department, last sailing aboard the Buffalo, an American Steamship Co. vessel. He is a resident of Alpena, Mich. . Editors Note: The following brother and sisters, all members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, went on pens ion effective July 1. Roman, Samuel Scolardi, Gerald Stanfield, Kenneth Suarez, Urbano Viglietta, Richard Williams, Bernard Dawson, Allen Elhaideri, Abdulla Ferster, Isadore Ford, Frank Lam, Hong Laureano, David INLAND ROBERTL. STELLY, 61, started his career with the Seafarers in 1968. A native of Louisiana, he shipped in the deck department as a captain. Boatman Stelly primarily worked at the helm of Hvide Marine vessels during his career. He calls Lufkin, Texas home. Send more for our rnone No matter what the occasion, there's no better way to express your wishes than with the Union Plus• Rower Service. Save 15% on floral arrangements, roses, plants, wreaths JOSE LUIS VILLAFANE, 64, hails from Puerto Rico. Boatman Villafane joined the Seafarers in 1976. 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The booklet has been The SIU joined with very helpful in our other maritime unions organization efforts to prevent grain-loadwith the men in the u=::===============================:!! ing operations of five Isthmian fleet. foreign-flag ships in three American ports. The picketing of the five foreign-flag ships was 1961 undertaken as part of a continuing effort to Seafarers shipping out of the fast-growing post urge the American people to support use of U.S.-flag ships. of Houston will be assured of comfortable, The joint union picket lines tied up ships in modem facilities as a result of the union's action in purchasing a two-story building for a Baltimore, Chicago and Houston. The unions new hall here. The building will open within a involved in addition to the SIU were the few months after it is remodeled to include National Maritime Union, American Radio the SIU hiring hall, meeting hall, snack bar and Association, Radio Officers Union, and the other shore side facilities for Seafarers. Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association. Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG THIS MONTH IJ'I SIU HISTORY Seafarers LOii 17 ..« �Final Departures DEEP SEA WALTER AMMANN Pensioner Walter Ammann, 74, passed away May 16. Brother Ammann joined the Seafarers in l 945 in the port of Philadelphia. He first went to sea on Stockard Steamship Corp. 's Strathmore. Born in Ohio, Brother Ammann worked in the engine department. His final voyage was on the Overseas Alice. Brother Ammann began receiving his pension in 1989. He lived in San Francisco. retirement stipends in 2001. He called Brooklyn, N.Y home. FELIX DeGUZMAN Pensioner Felix DeGuzman, 71 , passed away March 12. He joined the Seafarers in 1970 in Yokohama, Japan. Born in the Philippines, Brother DeGuzman shipped in the engine department and first sailed aboard Colonial Tankers' Western Hunter. His final voyage was on the Sea-Land Mobile. Brother DeGuzman began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1996. He lived in his native republic. FREDERICK ANDREGG JOSE DELGADO Pensioner Frederick Andregg, 75, died March 30. He started his SIU career in 1943 in Savannah, Ga. Brother Andregg initially went to sea aboard a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. The San Francisco-born mariner worked in the deck department and last sailed on a Michigan Tankers Inc. vessel. Brother Andregg started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1977. He made his home in Savannah. Brother Jose Delgado, 46, died Feb. 6. He joined the ranks of the SIU in 1978 in the port of Piney Point, Md. The New York native initially went to sea aboard Interocean Management's Cantigny. Brother Delgado shipped i~ the engine department, last sailing on the USNS Kane. He lived in his native state in the city of Brooklyn. JOHN BOOTH Pensioner John Booth, 79, passed away April 12. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in New Orleans. Brother Booth was a military veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1940 to 1945. He first sailed aboard the Alcoa Partner. The Louisiana-born mariner shipped in the deck department and last went to sea aboard Delta Steamship Lines ' Del Oro. Brother Booth began collecting pension stipends in 1984. He lived in Abita Springs, La. JOHN COELHO Pensioner John Coelho, 86, died Feb. 4. Brother Coelho joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Born in Portugal, he first sailed aboard the Steel Survey, an Isco Inc. vessel. The engine department member last worked on the Sea-Land Boston. Brother Coelho started receiving his pension in 1989 and lived in his native country. HERIBERTO CORTES Brother Heriberto Cortes, 47, passed away March 11. Born in Puerto Rico, he started his SIU career in 197 4 in the port ....__ _ _ __ ___. of ewYork. His first ship was the Sea-Land Producer. Brother Cortes worked in the engine department and last sailed on the Sea-Land Newark. He made his home in Miami. RICHARD DAISLEY Pensioner Richard Daisley, 75, died March 16. Brother Daisley joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Robin Trent, a Moore-McCormack Lines vessel. Born in Trinidad, Brother Daisley worked in the engine department. His final voyage was on the Sea-Land Integrity. Brother Daisley began collecting 18 Seafarers LOI; DENNIS DENGATE awayMay24. He joined the Seafarers in 1999 in the port of Piney Point, Md. The · California-born mariner initially went to sea aboard Bay Ship Management's USNS Stockham. Brother Jordan worked in the engine department and last sailed on the Petersburg. He lived in Richmond, Calif. ELMER KING Pensioner Elmer King, 77, '" died May 9. Brother King joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore after serving in the Navy .____ _ _ _ ___.from 1943 to 1946. His initial voyage was on Sinclair Oil Corp. 's Robin Wentley. The Maryland native shipped in the deck department and last worked on the OM! Champion . Brother King started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. He lived in Missouri, Texas. Brother Dennis Dengate, 43 , passed away March 11. Brother Dengate began his career with the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Piney Point, Md. His first sea voyage was aboard the Walter Rice, a Reynolds Metal Co. vessel. Born in Pasadena, Calif., he shipped in the engine department. Brother Dengate last worked on the Overseas Alice. He was a resident of Altadena, Calif. HARRY KOLSBY LEE A. DUBANY Brother Lee A. Dubany, 47, died April 29. He joined the Seafarers in 1980 in the port of Piney Point, Md. A native of Gothenburg, Neb., he first went to sea aboard the LNG Aries. The deck department member last worked on the Sea-Land Achiever. Brother Dubany made his home in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Brother Perry Lawrence, 59, died April 10. Bomin Beaufort, N .C., he began his career with the Seafarers in 1979. His maiden voyage was aboard North American Trailing Co. 's Sugar Island. Brother Lawrence worked in the engine department, last sailing on a Penn Maritime Inc. vessel. He was a resident of Valatie, N.Y. HOWARD W. HALL PETROSLAZAROPOULOS ..----=---.,Pensioner Howard W. Hall, 77, passed away May 10. Brother Hall began his SIU career in 1951 in the port of New York. The Kentucky-born mariner served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. He worked in the engine department, last sailing on the Arecibo, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. Brother Hall started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1996 and lived in Delmar, Del. Pensioner Petros Lazaropoulos, 81, passed away Feb. 13. Brother Lazaropoulos started his SIU career in 1959 ""---_ _. in the port of New York. His first ship was the Mt. Whitney, an American Tramp Shipping & Development Co. vessel. Born in Greece, Brother Lazaropoulos sailed in the. steward department. He last worked aboard a Michigan Tankers vessel. Brother Lazaropoulos began receiving his pension in 1976 and lived in his native country. KENNETH HULLER • • • • • Pensioner Kenneth Huller, 90, died March 2. Brother Huller joined the Seafarers in 1938 as a charter member in the port of ~-~c......il........- - = - ' Mobile, Ala. The engine department member last worked on Delta Steamship Lines' Del Rio. Brother Huller started receiving his pension in 1976 and lived in his native Alabama. ANTHONY JORDAN Brother Anthony Jordan, 23, passed Pensioner Harry Kolsby, 88, passed away March 22. Brother Kolsby started his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S). The steward department member began receiving retirement stipends in 1969. Brother Kolsby made his home in England. PERRY LAWRENCE HERBERT LIBBY Pensioner Herbert Libby, 84, died May 9. Brother Libby began his career with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of ew York. The Massachusetts native first worked on Sinclair Oil Corp. 's Robin Gray. A member of the deck department, Brother Libby shipped as a bosun. He last sailed on the Global Sentinel. Brother Libby was a resi- dent of Union, Maine and began receiving his pension in 1991. JOSE MARTINEZ Corp. 's Robert E. Lee. Brother Robinson began receiving his pension in 1997 and called New Orleans home. Pensioner Jose Martinez, 60, passed away March 26. Brother Martinez became a member of the SIU in 1970, joining in the port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, he worked in the deck department. Brother Martinez started collecting pension payments in 1998. He lived in Richmond Hill, N. Y. Brother Alfonso Sandino, 87, died April 6. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1940. The steward department member sailed on several APL vessels during his career. Brother · Sandino was a resident of Texas City, Texas. EUGENIO NUNEZ RICHARD SAVIOR Pensioner Eugene Nunez, 93, died June 10. Brother Nunez was a charter member of the SIU, staring his career in 1939 in the port of New York. Born in Bayamon, P.R., Brother Nunez shipped in the deck department. He last worked aboard the Jacksonville. Brother Nunez started receiving his pension in 1982 and resided in his native commonwealth. Pensioner Richard Savior, 81 , passed away May 9. Brother Savior joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Baltimore. He worked in '-----~.....- the deep sea as well as inland divisions during his career. Born in Macon, Ga., Brother Savior shipped in the steward department. He started collecting payment for his pension in 1978 and was a resident of Philadelphia. DOMINICK ORSINI JULIO SEQUERIA Pensioner Dominick Orsini, 76, passed away May 8. Brother Orsini became a member of the SIU in 1962 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He first sailed aboard A H: Bull Steamship Co. 's Emilia. Brother Orsini worked in the engine department, last shipping on the LNG Aries. A resident of Harrisburg, Pa., he began receiving his pension in 1991. Brother Julio Sequeria, 61, died Feb. 21. He began his SIU career in 1970 in New Orleans. Brother Sequeria served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. His initial voyage for the Seafarers was on the Producer, an American Rice Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Central America, Brother Sequeria shipped in the deck department and last worked on the Maersk Colorado. He lived in WILLIAM RENNIE Pensioner William Rennie, 88, died :Feb. 12. Brother Rennie started his career with the MC&S. The steward :department member worked on several American President Lines vessels during his career. He made his home in Winchester, Calif. and began receiving his pension in 1978. HAROLD ROBINSON Pensioner Harold Robinson, 92, passed away Feb. 22. Brother Robinson began his career with the Seafarers in 1978 in the port ofNewYork. Before joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1942 to 1947. Born in Holyoke, Mass., the steward department member last went to sea on the Jacksonville. He began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1978. Hampden, Mass. was his home . JESSIE ROBINSON Pensioner Jessie Robinson, 69, died March 4. The Virginia native joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. Brother Robin.___ _ _ _ ___, son was a veteran of the U.S . Army. His initial SIU voyage was on the Enid Victory, a Columbia Steamship Co. vessel. The steward department member last worked aboard Waterman Steamship ALFONSO SANDINO I '-lf'if hr • • '1 FRANK SIMS Pensioner Frank Sims, 75, passed away April 3. Brother Sims started his career with the MC&S in 1958 in Portland, Ore. Born in ..._........___....._ _ ___, Alabama, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Sims made his home in Oregon and began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1980. MICHAEL ST. ANGELO Brother Michael St. Angelo, 54, died March 31 . He started his career with the Seafarers in l 986 in New Orleans. Brother St. Angelo served in the U.S. Army Reserve and shipped for the SIU in both the inland and deep sea divisions. He first worked on a Northern Towing Co. vessel. The New Orleans-born mariner shipped in the deck as well as engine departments. His last voyage was aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Green Island. Brother St. Angelo lived in his native Louisiana. DOUGHLAND STEWART Brother Dough land Stewart, 61, passed away Feb. 9. He joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His initial voyage was aboard the Spitfire, a General Cargo Corp. vessel. The Alabama native worked in the deck department. His fi nal trip to sea was on the Liberty Sun, operated by Liberty Maritime Corp. Brother Continued on page 20 August 2002 �'S min ·-1are reviewed by the union's contract department. Tiios, issues requiring attenf/on or resolution are addressed by the union ipon receijlt tJf the shipsJ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded - to the Seafarers LOG fqr publication. HM/ DEFENDER (Seabulk Tankers), May 31-Chairman James E. Reed, Steward Tyrell N. Thabit, Educational Director Candido Molina, Deck Delegate Kenneth Z. Smith, Engine Delegate Robert E. Young, Steward Delegate Claudell Blakely Jr. Chairman announced payoff June 1 in Lake Charles, La. He talked about the new Seabulk agreement, the insurance plan and vacation time. Educational director urged crew members to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for satellite system on board ship, and suggestion made to lower age limit and seatime needed for collecting retirement benefits. will collect monetary obligations owed by members to the union (dues, initiation fees, etc.). Educational director reminded crew about upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to acquire computer (with e-mail capabilities) for crew, as well as a telephone for easy access. Steward department was thanked for good food and clean ship. LNG LIBRA (Pronav), May 26Chairman Calvin M. Miles, Secretary John A. Palughi, Educational Director Troy Fleming. Bosun reported one watchstanding AB per shift and three day men upon arrival in Japan. Secretary noted six new mattresses received and distributed. Educational director spoke about upgrading courses available at Piney Point. Treasurer noted that decision was made to spend crew fund on DVD movies. Some disputed OT reported by all three departments concerning rate of penalty pay for Sunday union meetings. Suggestion made to increase vacation pay and pension benefits. Some problems reported regarding stores (and lack thereof). /TB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transportation), May 27-Chairman Jeffrey H. Kass, Secretary Pedro R. Mena, Educational Director David Fricker, Deck Delegate Abedan Lugan, Engine Delegate Steven Pollard. Chairman led discussion about importance of SPAD contributions and of utilizing educational facilities at Piney Point for self-improvement. He also spoke about possibility of new "smart cards" for crew identiMAERSK ALASKA (Maersk fication. Crew members voiced Lines, Ltd.), May 19-Chairman . opinions about the "smart cards" James W. Saunders, Secretary being proposed by the Coast , Allan . · ~ Guard and the kinds of private Director Ralph S. Baker, Deck mtormation potentially required Delegate William M. Lewis, for them by government agencies. Steward Delegate Samuel Chairman also talked about Johnson. Chairman urged new respecting fellow crew members (by cleaning up after oneself, emp- members to stay aboard ship and get their time in. He advised B and tying lint trap in laundry and keepnon-book members that they have ing quiet in passageways). a chance to stay aboard longer and Educational director urged suggested they accumulate their mariners to attend upgrading time to upgrade for endorsements courses at Paul Hall Center. and higher seniority. Educational Treasurer stated $200 in ship's director talked about upgrading movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Everyone thanked for opportunities at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. helping keep galley and messhall Next port: New Orleans. clean. Next ports: Pascagoula, Miss.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla. MARINE COLUMBIA (Alaska Tanker Co.), May 20-Chairman /TB GROTON (Sheridan TransAnthony J. Sabatini, Secretary portation), May 26--Chairman John F. Huyett, Educational John R. Lamprecht, Secretary Thomas W. Milovich, Educational Director Ronald Gordon, Deck Delegate Jeff B. Turkus, Engine Director Pedro J. Santiago, Deck Delegate Detricke Kelly, Steward Delegate Richard J. Pepper, Delegate Albert Sison. Bosun Engine Delegate Hussein A. informed crew of new recycling Mohamed, Steward Delegate policy and encouraged everyone to Romarico D. Hinayon. Chairman participate. He also distributed reminded crew members to praccopies of new contract. Educatice safety at all times. Secretary stressed need for attending upgrad- tional director showed members company circulars on safety and ing courses at Piney Point. accident avoidance and encourEducational director reminded everyone to make sure all shipping aged everyone to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Treasurer noted documents are in order. Steward to $2,732.52 in ship's fund with buy movies for crew with $200 $1,500 allocated for new satellite allotment from captain. No beefs dish. An additional $145 is in or disputed OT reported. Bosun to TVNCR fund. Suggestion made see chief engineer about hooking to buy more VHS movies instead up TV antenna. Next port: Long of DVDs. No beefs or disputed OT Beach, Calif. reported. Congratulations to Jeff JAMES ANDERSON JR. Turkus on his new position as (Maersk Lines, Ltd.), May 16patrolman for SIU hall in WilChairman Wallace J. William, mington, Calif. Vote of thanks Secretary Michael H. Watts, given to steward department for Educational Director J. Toler, job well done. Next port: Long Steward Delegate Michael Askins. Beach, Calif. Chairman noted new DVD player is up and running. He announced USNS FRED W. STOCKHAM Port Agent Bryan Powell will trav(Amsea), May 13-Chairman el to Diego Garcia to meet with Andrew B. Barrows, Secretary crew members and update them on Stephen M. Avallone, Educational union matters. At that time, he also Director Joseph J. Jenkins Jr., Augusf 2002 Deck Delegate Abdul Gharama, Engine Delegate Robert E. Lee, Steward Delegate Alan Van Buren. Bosun commended everyone for outstanding crewmanship. He addressed some problems aboard ship (e.g., walking onto freshly painted decks and wearing greasy shoes and work gloves in the house). Educational director urged all crew members to take advantage of educational opportunities aboard ship and at Piney Point facility. Treasurer announced $1,100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun read letter from Port Agent Bryan Powell about his upcoming visit to Diego Garcia and to the Stockham. Clarification requested regarding riders of foreign nationality. Request made for repair of TV antenna. USNS LITTLE HALES (Dyn Marine), May 30-Chairman Roger J. Reinke, Secretary Warren Lombard, Educational Director Stephen J. Bradfute, Deck Delegate Joseph A. Gierbolini, Engine Delegate Nicholas G. Murgolo, Steward Delegate Ramont Jackson. Chairman reminded crew members of security while in shipyard in Norfolk, Va. Educational director suggested crew members check expiration dates on z-cards and STCW certificates and renew them before they run out. He also noted that the Paul Hall Center has many upgrading courses for members in all departments. Course listings and application forms are in each monthly issue of the Seafarers LOG. Treasurer announced $140 in ship's fund, possibly to be used for a DVD player or satellite system for crew lounge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Information requested from SIU headquarters regarding company's medical plan. Storekeeper Kevin Williams asked for suggestions for special items crew members would like to see :.Q&s . port: carrie Norfolk. EXPLORER (USSM), June 9Chairman Raymond "Skip" Yager, Secretary Douglas Swets, Educational Director Jimmie M. Robles, Deck Delegate Abdulhamid F. Musaed, Engine Delegate David W. Watkins, Steward Delegate Othello Dansley. Chairman announced payoff on arrival June 11 in Long Beach, Calif. He thanked crew for good voyage and good food and for contributing to ship's fund and SPAD. Secretary spoke of need for new computer and printer for crew. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer noted new movies, DVD players, TVs and phones purchased from ship's fund. Hope to get additional TVs and VCRs in Long Beach so every room has one. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GREEN DALE (Waterman Steamship Corp.), June 2-Chairman Shawn T. Evans, Secretary Donald J. Mann Jr., Engine Delegate Victorino G. Labrilla Jr., Steward Delegate Lonnie W. Jones Jr. Chairman announced payoff June 7 or 8 in Houston. He thanked everyone for god trip around the world and reminded those leaving ship to clean rooms and be careful at airport. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. He also suggested watching safety videos, which are aboard ship, and inform department head or bosun of any damage or broken items in need of repair. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made to reduce time needed to collect pension to 15 years with no age limit and to raise pension benefits. Also requested reduction in seatime needed for receipt of vacation checks. HM/ BRENTON REEF (Seabulk Tankers), June 2-Chairman Dave S. Coleman, Secretary Luis A. Escobar, Educational Director Todd F. Moreland. Chairman announced vessel will go in to mooring June 4 at El Segundo, Calif. Secretary advised everyone of educational opportunities available at Piney Point and spoke about the importance of contributing to SPAD. Educational director also talked about upgrading courses available at the school and urged crew members to get more involved in union matters to keep the union strong. Treasurer noted vice in Panama. Recommendation made for improved dental coverage for union members. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great food and also to rest of crew for jobs well done. Next port: Paita, Peru. MOTIVATOR (USSM), June 3Chairman Robert B.F. Lindsay Jr., Secretary Roderick K. Bright, Educational Director Hardin C. Chancey, Deck Delegate Teddy Reynolds, Engine Delegate Ronald Miller Jr., Steward Delegate Lyvell Hall Sr. Chairman announced payoff June Teamwork Aboard the USNS Invincible "Outstanding job performance, professionalism and customer service" during a recent voyage earned steward department members aboard the USNS Invincible letters of appreciation and recognition from the Department of the U.S. Air Force and RSSC Lead Systems Engineer. From the left, aboard the Maersk Lines, Ltd . vessel, are Chief Steward Lloyd Hall, Steward Assistant Barbara Smith and Chief Cook Mack Russell. that money from company for safety award will be put into satellite system (HBO, Cinemax, etc.) which would eliminate need for videotapes. No beefs or disputed O~rted. ew policie for trash dumping at sea were posted. Steward department given thanks for excellent job. Clarification requested on proper steps to be taken by company in listing open jobs. INTEGRITY (USSM), June 9Chairman Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, Educational Director Dennis R. Baker. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. Bosun to give copies of new contract to steward/electrician. Secretary pointed out that SIU members are eligible for benefits programs with Union Plus (insurance, mortgage, car rentals, etc.) and gave number to call for more information. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Those crew members getting off ship for vacation should not leave personal articles in rooms. Suggestion made for chairs in mess and lounge to be reupholstered. Chairman thanked steward department for outstanding meals and pleasant attitude, which has strengthened morale aboard ship. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J.; Charleston, S.C.; Miami; Houston. MAERSK COLORADO (Maersk Lines, Ltd.), Chairman Juan Castillo, Secretary Hugh E. Wildermuth, Educational Director Alfredo 0. Cuevas, Deck Delegate Dirk W. Adams, Steward Delegate Carlos Sierra. Chairman informed crew of payoff June 13 in Balboa, Panama. He noted that vessel will stay on regular schedule (South America run). Secretary thanked everyone for helping keep ship clean. Educational director advised crew members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and take advantage of free educational opportunities offered by the union. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for better mail ser- 3 in Houston, Texas. New washer will be brought aboard at that time. All crew members getting off should .clean rooms. Everyone reminded to separate plastic items from regular trash. Educationafdirector stressed importance of contributing to SPAD. He also talked about Union Plus program, which was written up in Seafarers LOG. Deck department reported beef; none in engine or steward departments. Recommendations made for wider and longer mattresses and to have the "no-strike" rule taken out of the contract. Suggestion also made to improve pension plan. Next ports: Houston; Savannah, Ga.; Norfolk, Va.; Rotterdam, Holland. RICHARD G MATTHIESEN (Ocean Shipholding), June 2Chairman Dana Naze, Secretary Raymond Jones, Educational Director Kelly Mayo, Deck Delegate Kyle Bailey, Steward Delegate Ahmed M. Quraish. Chairman stated that SIU Guam Port Agent Matthew Holly will come aboard ship in Guam. Additionally, three shoreside workers will join vessel to work on ship's generators. Educational director advised crew members to give at least a week's advance notice before attending classes at Paul Hall center so that transportation can be arranged. Treasurer noted $450 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Everyone asked to return videos to cabinet when finished viewing. Suggestion made to increase vacation days to industry standard or 15 days (whichever is higher). Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food. Special vote of thanks given to Stan Beck for coming all the way from Piney Point to instruct the officers and crew in the CBR-D course. Everyone passed the test and are awaiting certificates. Next ports scheduled in South Korea, Guam, Singapore and Diego Garcia. Seafarers LOG 19 - �final Departures Continued from page 18 Stewart resided in his native state in the city of Perdido. SIDNEY WHITE Pensioner Sidney White, 86, died Feb. 7. Brother White became a Seafarer in 1957, joining in the port of New York. He first sailed aboard a Seatrain Lines, Inc. vessel. Born in Louisiana, he worked in the deck department. Brother White last went to sea on a Michigan Tankers vessel. He made his home in Colfax, La. and began collecting stipends for his retirement in 1977. WAYNE WOODCOCK Pensioner Wayne Woodcock, 67, died Feb. 23. Brother Woodcock started his career with the SIU in 1976 in San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1956 to 1960. His first SIU ship was the USNS Vernon. Born in Texas, he worked in the steward department. Brother Woodcock last went to sea on the Sea-Land Explorer and started receiving his pension in 2000. Woodway, Texas was his home. KAIDZAIDAN Brother Kaid Zaidan, 61, passed away Sept. 23, 2000. He joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother Zaidan initially worked on the Transuper, a Hudson Waterways Corp. vessel. Born in · Yemen, he shipped in the engine department. Brother Zaidan's final voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Expedition. He was a resident of his home country. GREAT LAKES VICTOR JOHNSON ....¥.' Pensioner Victor Johnson, 87, passed away May 22. Brother Johnson launched his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in Detroit. Born in Michigan, he initially shipped on the Buck Monitor, a Buckeye Steamship Co. vessel. The deck department member last worked on Great Lakes Associates' George Steinbrenner. Brother Johnson started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1980 and resided in his native state. ROBERT SEYMOUR ,,,,.. -:- ~ Pensioner Robert Seymour, 74, died May 8. He began his career with the Seafarers in l 960 in the port of New York. The Wisconsin native worked in the steward department and last sailed on American Steamship's Nicolet. Brother Seymour began receiving his pension in 1983 and made his home in Milwaukee. BOBBY WILSON Pensioner Bobby Wilson, 79, passed away May 6. Brother Wilson joined the Seafarers in 1966 in Detroit. Born in Tennessee, Brother Wilson 20 -- Seafarers LOii worked in the deck department. He last sailed on the American Republic, operatd by American Steamship Co. Brother Wilson started receiving his pension in 1990 and lived in his native state. INLAND JAMES BOWERS Pensioner James Bowers, 65, died March 4. Boatman Bowers joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1958. Boatman Bowers was born in North Carolina and was a member of the deck department. He last worked aboard a Lynnhaven Services vessel. Boatman Bowers made his home in King Devil Hills, N.C. and started receiving his pension in 2000. WILLIAM BRINKLEY Pensioner William Brinkley, 68, passed away Feb. 16. Boatman Brinkley started his career with the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. The Georgia native was a retired military veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1974. Boatman Brinkley shipped in the deck department as a captain and worked primarily aboard Gulf Atlantic Transport Corp vessels. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1996 and was a resident of Atlantic Beach, Fla. MELVIN DICKERSON Pensioner Melvin Dickerson, 91, died May 22. Boatman Dickerson began his career with the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Houston. He worked in the inland and deep sea division during his career. The Humble, Texas native first sailed aboard a G&H Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Dickerson shipped in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in 1974 and lived in Galveston, Texas. MEDFORD LITTLETON Pensioner Medford Littleton, 99, passed away May21. Born in Frankford, Del., Boatman Littleton started his career with the Seafarers in the port of Philadelphia. He began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1972 and made his home in Maple Shade, N.J. RILEY RODGERS Pensioner Riley Rogers, 71, passed away March 1. Boatman Rodgers joined the Seafarers in 1968 in Port Arthur, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950. The Louisiana native shipped as a captain and worked primarily aboard Higman Barge Lines, Inc. vessels during his career. Boatman Rogers was a resident of Hornbeck, La., and started receiving his pension in 1985. RUCIE PEVETO Pensioner Rucie Peveto, 78, died March 12. He began his career with the Seafarers in 197 5 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A military veteran, Boatman Peveto served in the U.S. Navy from "1942 to 1945. The Texasborn mariner worked in the deck department, primarily aboard vessels operated by Dixie Carriers. Boatman Peveto began collecting his pension in 1990. He lived in his native state. Editors Note: The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the N MU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, have passed away Their names appear in alphabetical order, with date of death and according to the month in which the NMU was notified of their demise. JANUARY Benjamin. Silvius Bowden, Jessie Brown, Kreisler Buckman, Raymond Castano, Valentin Cleland, Loe! Davis, Edward Decarvalho, Luis Duncan, Leo Edwards, Herbert Faulk, Nelson Fontenot, Louis Harrison, Robert Jacobsen, Alf Lewis, Nick Mathieu, Robert Nejman, Stanley Ognenoff, John Quattrone, Anthony Reed, Elva Reynolds, Jessie Roberson, Ulysses Rothfuss, Ernest Ruiz, Pedro Rushing, Henry Rydell, Roy Shea, Woodrow Spearman, Odell Tresvant, William Walker, Billy Williams. James Zarate, Frank Dec. 26, 2001 Nov. 23, 2001 Dec. 11, 2001 Dec. 10, 2001 Nov. 11, 2001 Nov. 21, 2001 Nov. 19, 2001 Nov. 30, 2001 Dec. 4, 2001 Nov. 25, 2001 Nov. 20, 2001 Nov. 11. 2001 Nov. 26, 2001 May24,2001 Nov. 29, 2001 Nov. 22, 2001 Dec. 15, 2001 Dec. 17, 2001 Nov. 27, 2001 Nov. 3, 2001 Dec. 5, 2001 March 19, 2000 Oct.13,2001 Nov. 30, 2001 Dec. 11,_2001 Nov. 11, 2001 Oec.1,2001 Nov. 26, 2001 Feb. 2, 2001 Nov.1 , 2001 Nov. 30, 2001 Oct 23,2001 FEBRUARY Allman, Frank Altner, Joseph Ashburn, Arthur Beals, William Benaouda, Lamri Blessett, Joseph Brown, Edward Broxton, Edward Bryan, Milton Burton, David Cacho, Francisco Cady, Frank Carter, Theodore Castro, Carmelo Collier, John Colon, Monserrate Cruz, Jose Daugherity, Robert Davis, Martin DeJesus,Jose Diaz.Jesus DiSalvo, Anthony Estrada, Francisco Falcone, Johnnie Falcone, Johnnie Flores, Juan Fornwalt, Jack Frock, Howard Galarza, Pablo Gerson, Louis Gonzalez, Nieves Gonzalez, Nieves Graham, Harold Harris, William Henderson.Eugene Hopkins, James Ingram. Canute Jester, Earl Jordan, Homer Joseph, Aubrey Kelley, Melvin Kikas, Leonhard Knatt, Eugene Laffrta, Teofilo Lima, Antonio Linares, Fidel Lopez, Fernando Malone, Leon Matson, John Mauricio, Antonio · McCray, Ernest McDerby, Henry Melendez, Sixto Meyer, Elbert Morrell, Reynard Ogilvie, Everett Perre, Robert Provost, Leatrice Ramos, Luis Roy, Joseph Scott, Bernard Scott, Edward Senear; William Senear, William Stewart. James Stewart, James Taylor, Tom Thompson, Carl Tucker, Ruben Walker, Grady Walker, Grady Williams, George Williams, John Wilson, Leroy Dec.22, 200 Nov. 27, 2001 Jan.24 Jan.9 Dec. 20, 2000 Jan. 10 Jan.9 Nov. 28, 2001 Dec. 14, 2001 Dec. 13, 2001 Jan.7 Oct 16, 2001 Dec. 13,2001 Jan.23 Nov. 27, 2001 Sept. 21, 2001 Jan.16 Dec.29,2001 Jan.19 Jan.17 Dec. 10, 2001 Jan.18 Dec. 7, 2001 Jan.22 Jan.22 Dec. 29, 2001 Jan. 3 Dec. 16, 2001 Dec. 20, 2001 Dec.27,2001 Dec. 19, 2001 Dec.19,2001 Jan.5 Jan.1· Dec.10,2001 Dec. 17, 2001 Jan.1 Dec. 29, 2001 Jan.15 Nov.3, 2001 Dec. 9, 2001 Jan.12 Jan. 13 Jan. 15 Dec.22,2001 Dec. 28, 2001 Oct.21, 2001 Jan. 11 Dec.23, 2001 Dec. 29, 2001 Dec. 20, 2001 Nov. 14, 2001 Dec. 1·8, 2001 Jan. 24 Dec. 29, 2001 Jan.5 Jan.24 Nov. 11, 2001 Dec. 16. 2001 Dec. 24, 2001 Nov. 7, 2001 Dec. 11, 2001 Dec. 24, 2001 Dec. 20, 2001 Dec.20,2001 Dec. 20, 2001 Dec. 25, 2001 Dec. 21 , 2001 Jan.1 Jan. 1 Jan.3 Jan.5 Nov. 27, 2001 Dec. 11,2001 MARCH Alpaugh, Charles Aponte, Raymond Bacon, Roland Barras, Warren Barth, William Breffe, Israel Capati, Raymond Clark, Garland Connor, Augustis Crear, Samuel Delgado, Jose Dos Santos, Clarismundo Galera, Oominador Jan. 10 Feb. 18 Feb.8 Feb.1 Feb. 11 Feb. 17 Feb. 13 Jan.30 Feb.1 Feb. 12 Feb. 17 Jan. 31 Jan.27 Garcia, Julio Gonzalez. Emiliano Gonzalez, Raul Graczyk, Henry Han, Quen Haylock, Irwin Hickey, George Hicks, Alfred Hines, Wilbert Holt, Alex Johnson, Charlie Joseph, Cyril Kastelec, Albert King, J Koblis, Charles Linwood, Guessler Medina, Luis Medina, Manuel Olivares, Manuel Ortiz, Andres Ortiz, Pedro Otterlei. Jonathan Palermo, Joseph Pares. Francisco Paulaille, Louis Pogor, Edward Rawlins, Cottrell Rivera, William Robinson, Hubert Rovane, Chartes Russell, Lawrence Shackelford. Joe Sticketl, James Tarhavisky, Michael Wasicki, Matthew Young, Willie Feb.4 Jan.3 Jan. 20 Dec. 17, 2001 Jan. 2 Jan.23 Feb. 1 Feb.22 Jan.28 Feb.7 Dec. 16, 2001 Feb.4 Feb. 4 Feb.9 Jan.2 Feb.2 Jan.28 Feb.2 Feb. 19 Dec. 11, 2001 Jan. 1 Dec. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 15 Jan. 29 Feb. 10 Jan. 10 Nov. 20, 2001 Feb.4 Jan. 28 Jan.30 Feb. 7 Feb. 7 Feb.22 Feb. 1 Feb. 13 APRIL Anderson, Clyde Andresen, Walter Antonio, Raymundo Archacki, Chester Arnold, Edwin Barboza, Alfred Bell, Lawrence Benitez, Juan Bumeister, Ernest Caballero, Octavio Cantu, Raul Cassan, Juan Cassis, Carlos Cobb, William Cruz, Miguel Curry; Alvin Davis, Clinton Delgado, Jose DePass, Karl Edwards. Robert Folsom, William Fuld, Vincent Hortillosa, Joseph Ingles, Julio Jungbluth, Maree! Kelly, Edward Leitao, David Manzflla, Gregorio Martinez, Jose · Mathieson. Peter McCall, Eddie McCullout, .J Mikell, Jo n Mithchefl, Edward Morrow, Albert Nunes, Walter Paolantonio, Atmand Perez, lsabelino Pickens, Oliver Ramsay, Beon Rangel, Isreal Reynolds, John Roderick, Efrain Romanchuk, Karl Rosario, John Roux, Jules Santiago, Samuel Sirlsky, Lawrence Smith, David Staine, Patrick Stringfield, Norman Thompson, Harry Urda!, Dagfin Valentin , Victor Whitaker, John Willson, Mario March 3 Feb. 13 Jan.4 Oct. 15, 2001 Feb.24 Feb.28 Feb.27 March 7 March 8 Jan. 3 March Oct. 13, 2001 Dec. 14, 2001 March 16 March .16 March 13 March 10 March 8 Feb.14 Feb.27 Jan 17 March 9 March 2 March 9 Feb.25 Dec. 21, 2001 Feb. 18 March 3 Feb. 15 MAY Adams, Coner Alexander, Hugh Allred, Elmer Alverez, Pedro Andonie, Miguel Beckett, Leavy Brooks, Dudly Bullock, Joseph Burgos, Benjamin Butterfield, Arnold Chong, Peter Colon, Jose Feiler, Irving Ferrari, Simon Fontenot, Curley Funez, Roberto Gray, Lawrence Harris, Matthew Hernandez, Fernando Hodge, Titus Hopkins, Jack Leon, Stephen Maltese. Michael Manuel, Alberto McElroy, John Miller, William Milton, Samuel March 21' April 10 April 9 March 26 April 3 April 22 April 10 March 14 March 11 April 15 April 7 April 9 March 5 April 13 Aug.22 , 2001 March 9 April 19 April 1 March 18 April 7 April 9 April4 March 13 Jan 15 April 12 March 25 April5 Feb. 18 Feb. 14 March 14 March 4 Feb.15 Feb.3 Jan.5 March 2 Jan: 29 Sept. 9, 2001 March 5 March 12 Aug.16,2001 Feb. 24 Dec. 17,2001 Jan. 8 Feb.22 March 4 Feb.21 March 18 Jan. 14 March 16 Feb.23 March 16 Oct. 15, 2001 Feb. 23 March 11 Mugerdichian, John Pereira, Manuel Perini, Anthony Principe, Jorge Ramos, Francisco Reynes, Hen~ Roger, Gonza o Romano, Vincenzo Santiago, Arthur Sargent, James Sinegal, Joseph Spicer, Ira Thibodeaux, Joseph Upson, John Velazquez, Guillermo Waites, Paul Williams, Allen Williams, John Willmott, Richard April 2 April4 Aprif 7 April24 Feb.4 April 18 March 16 April 1 March 28 March 19 March 3 Jan.31 Feb.26 March 2 Feb. 5 March 26 April 10 Aprif 24 March 23 JUNE Allen, Roosevelt Anthohe, Anthony Arzu, Valentine Atell, Timothy Barela, Benjamin Beckles, Martin Berman, Benjamin Cacioppo; Anthony Cortez. Jesus Delugo, Ernest Diaz, Angel Elders, Charles Emminger, Robert Funes, Gonzalo Guichard, Morris Guity, Candido Harvey, Roy Havill. Phillip Henderson, Eugene Henriksen, Sven Howard, Sherman Jackson, Anthony Johnson, Clifton Jordan, Jack Karl<kainen, Veikko Knowles, Robert Kohn, James Lee, Uonel Lim, Pang Muhammad, Leon Nardi, Joseph Prado, Jorge - Prevost, UOne1- - Rice, Oscar Rolon, Cruz Rose, Frank Ryan, Edna Saimson, Robert Shamp, Kenneth Stallings, Abney Stewart, Luke Tremberger, George Truzman, Alberto Valko, John Washington, Enoch West, Oliver Wickey, Keefe Woo, Chai Yoon, Kell JULY Acosta, Osvaldo Amador, Emilio Ariola, Pedro Arnoldy, Robert AVila, Marcelino Bodden, Percy Broclcmoller, William Bulmer, Edgar Capo, Enrique Catolos. Cecil Cheers, Oliver Conception, Helen Connelly, Jessie Connolly, John Cruz, Garbriel Dumont, Marcel Fadel<, Murray Felex, Pedro Fine, John Finley, Frank Flodin, Edna Galarza. Pablo Garcia, Doto Gobin, Norbert Gomez, William Guzman, Joseph Kruczek, Frank Lambier, Wilfred Larock, Edward Litze, James McClain, George McDaniel, Frank McDonald, Joseph Mcinnis, Donald Mendez. John Miller, James Nakamura, Joe Owens, Thomas Puente, Othoniel Puerto, Miguel Ramirez, Demencio Russell, Claude Sanford, Oscar Santo, Anthony Sattler, John Smith, Edward Stokes, Robert Taylor, Robert Tong, Ah Urbina, Alsonso Williams, Lavelle May 12 May 13 April20 Jan.11, 1999 May 15 May22 March 28 May 5 May 18 May2 March 22 April 10 April 28 April 17 May 8 April 30 June 14 April 28 May9 May22 April 25 May20 May 20 April 18 May 1 March 26 April 15 May17 May 12 April 8 May 7 Apr!l 20 May 17 April 19 May 17 April 29 March 30 May 15 Jan.13 April27 Apri13Q May3 Jan,31 May 13 Jan.8 March 7 May20 May20 June6 June 19 June 14 May31 April20 June 2 April 11 June9 April28 June 23 May 30 May25 May 12 June 8 June6 Junes June 12 June4 June 15 April 26 May 26 June 1 March 22 March 18 June 11 May 29 May26 June 15 June 7 June 9 May23 May 14 Oct. 1, 1985 June 3 May 7 June 17 April30 May24 May 19 April 28 May 30 April 23 June 5 May 30 Sept. 1, 1999 May 29 April 26 May 21 June 16 Mays June 15 August2002 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Recertification The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. from August through December 2002. 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 wi11 begin promptly on the morning of the dates. For classes ending on a Friday, departure reservations should be made for November 1 October 7 Bosun - Arrival Date of Course Date Completion Oiler September 16 November 11 October 25 December 20 start QMED - Junior Engineer September 30 December20 Saturday. Welding August 19 September 23 October 21 November 18 September 6 October 3 Novembers December6 Engine Utility (EU) October 20 November25 November 15 December 20 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 Date Date of Completion Able Seaman September 30 October 28 October25 November22 August 19 September 23 October 14 August 23 September 27 October 18 September 30 October 21 November 11 December9 October 4 October 25 November 15 December 13 August26 August 30 Arrival Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (*must have r<idar .unlimited) Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Unlimited* Safety Specialty Coul'Ses Course Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting October 7 December 2 October 18 December 13 Government Vessels September 23 October 11 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* December 2 December 13 August 5 September 23 October 28 August 9 September 27 November 1 August 5 August 19 August26 September 23 September 30 October 14 October 28 November 18 l)ecember 9 December 16 August 9 August23 August 30 September 27 October 4 August 12 October 21 August 16 October25 Arrival (*must have hasicjire fighting) Tankerman (l'IC) Barge* (*prerequisite) (*must have basif:fir~ fighting) October7 November4 December2 October 18 November 15 December 13 Lifeboatman/Water Survival September 16 October 14 September 27 October 25 Lifeboatman/Water Survival (one week) August 19 September 30 October 28 August 23 October 4 November 1 GMDSS (Simulator) ug Basic Fire Fighttng/STCW 4 ~cc~-~"'""'-=' t September 27 November 15 December 20 September 16 November4 December9 .. Engine Upgrading ~ourses STCW Medical Care Provider Steward Upgrading Courses October18 November! November 22 · ',, December~3 Deeember20 Academic lepartment Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week (most recently beginning July 20, then August 3, etc.). 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. -·-~·-·-·-·-·-· -·-·-·-··-"';\_·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·_;;;·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·- UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ----------------------------- Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ 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, 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 awlicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee el $280 with their application. The pavment should be made with a money order onlv. pa,vable to LMSS. BEGIN DATE COURSE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member If the following D Lakes Member END DATE Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ D Inland Waters Member D information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ U.S. Citizen: Yes D No D Department Home Port Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Rating: _ _ _ __ Date On: Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? DYes DNo If yes, class# _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: Primary language spoken Augusf 2002 D Yes D No CPR: D Yes DNo ------------ Date Off: SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ DATE 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, 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 Jaws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 8/02 Seafarers LOG 21 - �Paul Hall Center Classes -PAUL HALL CENTER LI FEBOAT CLASS ...==,,. __ 6 2 ~--~-= Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 628 - Completing the water survival course are unlicensed apprentices from class 626. They are (from left, front row) Lonnie Jordan, Daniel Link, David Seymore, Christopher Mermuys, Joshua Robinson, Francis Dundas, (second row) Erica Andrews, Eric Cheek, Gregory Alexander, Marquis Leonard, Clarence Wren, Karim Elgallad, Paul Guffey, Robyn Adamosky, Shane Petschow, (third row) Patrick O'Donnell, Richard Moore, Clay Kiichli and John Watson. Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 629- Unlicensed apprentices who graduated from class 629 are (kneeling, from left) Joseph Sizemore, Matthew Waldman, DeGrick Mclendon, Davany Bonilla, (standing) Shawn Allen, Edward Douville, Mike Hall, Travis Mathews, Steve Benavidez, Richard Egan, Leon Curtis, Daniel Hewlin, Lakindra Williams, Morgan Piper, Aaron Morton, Bart Drabenstot, Tony Fain, Matt Gibson, J.W. Olson, Jeb Warner and Jon Stratton. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Earning their graduation certificates for completion of the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course May 10 are (in alphabetical order) Muhiddin Awale, Robert Binder, Philip Cotey, Sylvester Crawford, Karen Domerego, Christopher Graham, Kenneth Hamilton, Joseph Jesnes, Antoine Lacy, Leanne Lankford, Arnulfo Lopez, Mark Mahoney, Joshua Phillips, Gerald Rogers, Jason Shead, Ruben Siclot Jr., Thomas Vain and David Wirtanen. Their instructor, Jim . Shaffer, is at far right. - Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL)- Completing the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course June 7 are (in alphabetical order) Saleh Ahmed, Theresa Ballard, Lou Cabana, Ruben Gamboa, Willie Harrington, Lamar P~;er..J-J.C;>.A4i~-t Stickens, Thomas White and Peter Wojcikowski Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. Also graduating from the course are unlicensed apprentices Alshea Dixon, Demarco Holt, Stanley Kordinak, Robert Norris, Robert Odmark, Marcus Peters, Jennifer Senner, Willie Waddell and Quincy Wilson. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. Upgraders Water _ Survival- Able Seaman- Seafarers who successfully completed the AB course April 26 are (in alphabetical order) Richard Blackman, David Cayetano, Rafael Concepcion , Michael Gallagher, Michael Jalbert, Kenneth Lattin , Lionel Lee , James Logan, Jerry Maya, William Mcintyre, Zaid Muthala, Rusty Norman, Allan Oyao Sr., Fernando Oyao, Deocadio Romney, Uriel Ross Sr. , Louis Scull 11, Robert Steiner, Kreg Stiebben, Dale Suiter II and Jermaine Williams. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, stands at far right. Upgrading SIU members who successfully completed the water survival corse May 10 are (in alphabetical order) Paul Armstrong, Joachim Buetzer, Anthony Burbank , Joseph Cooper, Oliver Dailey, Michael Daniels, Joie Flesner, Cornell Knox, Khalid Meftah, John · Murray, Danny Nevel, Rayann Williams and Josephus Willis. Computer Lab Classes Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates. In photo at left are (from left, seated) James Logan, Lou Cabana, (standing) Rick Prucha (instructor) and Richard Davis. They completed the course May 24. In pt-10to at right are (from left, seated) William Mcintyre, Ruben Siclot Jr. , (standing) Rick Prucha (instructor), Jermaine Williams and James Logan. They completed the course May 17. -- 22 Seafarers LOS August2002 �Paul Hall Center Classes Limited License - Graduating from the limited license course May 28 are (front row, from left) Carlos Pastrana, Eddie Torres, Felipe Gonzalez, Miguel Pizarro, Esly Pineda and Francisco Esperon, all from New York Waterway. In the back row are Ernest Walsh Jr. from Penn Maritime, Harry Abrams Jr. from Seabulk Towing and Instructor Stacy Harris. Ordinary Seaman - Recent graduates of the OS course are (from left, front row) Harry Borden, Steven Pahlkotter, Donivan Mccants, Andrez Bronkowski, Jennifer Senner, (second row) Anthony Lito, Robert Odmark, Willie Waddell, Randy Senatore (instructor), Nasser Hafid, Stanley Kordinak, William Faulkner and Luis Vasquez. Bridge Resource Management - Express Marine boatmen who completed the bridge resource management course June 7 are (from the left, front row) Nick Grassia, Oswald Smithwick, Miles Ireland, Mike Daniels, (second row) Doug Covic, Garnett Leary, Melvin Braddy, Riley Johnson, Jim Kruger, (third row) Herb Walling (instructor), Jim Pruitt, Wayne Huebschman, Guy Pruitt, Allen Bradley and Billy Cahoun. Any student who has registered for a class and findsfor whatever reason-that he orshe cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Bridge Resource Management - Allied Towing Co. boatmen who successfully completed the bridge resource man11<--,j1- Governmen sse ompietin ---- -agement course ay Oare rom eft, front row) Jim Boyer, Mike Willard , Dale Swarr, (second row) Herb Walling (instructor), Ernie vessels course May 24 are (from left) Louis Scull 11 , Tyrone ai~~ Fernando Oyao, Jerry Maya, Lion~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hudgins and Gene Payne. Le and Greg Thompson (instructor). Basic Safety Training Classes Debra Gardiner, Kevin Leino, Nur Holis, Luis Martinez, Blanca Ortega , Jack Povaser, Arthur Reed and Virgil Tudorache. Greg Alvarez, Jackie Berry, Nkrumah Bond, Patrick Carroll Jr., James Conover Sr., Carlos Cui, Hazel Johnson Jr., Bernard Marquez, Veronica Vines, Mohamed Mohamed, James Morgan, Michael Phillips, John Prchlik Jr., James Reed, Stephen Ruppert, Zaid Shaif, Randy Snay, Louis Thibault, Ivan Perez and Jan Haidir. Augusf 2002 Elba Alfaro, Nancy Archie, Glenn Bamman , Zackay Brown , James Callahan , Virgilio Hoffmann , Ismael Martinez, Khalid Meftah, Gene Payne, Eddie Rembert, Exxl Ronquillo, Mary Suniga, Timothy Thompson , Andrea Ursem, Richard West, Jack Mohamad , Richard Doggett, Omaha Redda, Ralph Broadway and Thomas Gruber. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Seller Brooks, William Cliett Jr., Byron Coleman , David Crisp, Irvin Crutchlow, Roberto Flauta, Christopher Flood , George Flores, Gerald Foley, Adel Gabel, Amer Ghaleb, Fadel Ghaleb, Faisal Kassem, Mohammad Khan, Clarence Mack Jr., George Nottingham, Rodrigo Pagar, Joel Ramos and Raphael Vargas. Seafarers LOB 23 �Attention Seafarers: See page 6 to leam about the new SPAD program. In 1519, the Spanish explorer Admiral Alvarez de Pineda sailed into what is now known as Mobile Bay. But it was not until the expansion of the cotton trade in the 1800s that the port of Mobile became a major participant in America's waterborne commerce. Mobile, today the second largest city in Alabama, is among the top 20 largest ports in the nation in terms of total tonnage, ahead of well known ports such as Tampa, Seattle, Charleston and Savannah. SIU Mobile Port Agent Ed Kelly and his staff keep busy assisting the membership with their shipping needs as well as servicing the boats of Alabama Pilots, Inc.,· tugs operated by Crescent Towing; and Gulf Caribe Maritime's tug and barge equipment. They also meet with crew members aboard ships coming into the port of Pascagoula, Miss.-as well as service the SIU-crewed Delta Mariner, which is homeported in Pensacola, Fla. and transports rocket boosters and other space hardware from Decatur, Ala. to launch sites in Cape Canaveral, Florida and Vandenburg Air Force Base in California. At a recent pensioners' get-together at the SIU hall in Mobile, retired Seafarer Hubert "Red" House (left) and SIU Rep Hubert Cain have time to chat. In photo above, Maritime Day was celebrated in Mobile at the memorial at Cooper Riverside Park. From the left are SIU Mobile Port Agent Ed Kelly, NMU Plans Representative Verona Gazzier, Recertified Bosun Thomas R. Temple, SIU Representative Hubert Cain and retired Seafarer Frank Gomez. Captain Lonnie Johnson and his wife, Gladys, are pictured in front of the pilot boat operated by Alabama Pilots, Inc. OMU Gregory Carroll Sr. is joined by his wife, Jacquelyn, and son, Gregory Jr., at the SIU hall in Mobile. .. SIU Mobile Port Agent Ed Kelly joins with other members of the Mobile Port Council at a recent meeting. From the left are Ed Kahalley Sr. (a long-time member of the Democratic Executive Committee and a close friend of labor); Thomas Fisher, business manager for the Sheet Metal Workers #441; Billy Fisher, international organizer for the Sheet Metal Workers #441 ; Judge James Woods; Lambert C. Mims, former Mobile mayor; Donald Langham, district vice president PACE; Kelly (who also serves as executive secretary-treasurer of the Greater Mobile Port Maritime Council) and Judge Herman Thomas . Standing in front of the Delta Mariner are (from left) AB Herbert Scypes Jr., Third Mate David Belliveau, Third A/E Charles Donley, AB David Dinnes and SIU Port Agent Ed Kelly. ,,. Attending a Crescent Towing safety meeting are (front row, from left) Captain Joe Tucker; Engineer Kyle Tucker; (second row) Prentiss Willcutt, VP, Crescent Towing; Engineer Johnny Johnston; Tom Lambard, Crescent Towing Rep.; AB Paul Roach; (third row) BM1 Michael DeKort, marine investigator USCG Mobile; SIU Port Agent Ed Kelly; Captain Mike Yarbrough and Engineer Chris Walker. � 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 August 2002 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS RALLY WITH GULF MARINERS TWO MIAMI SHIPPING AGENTS BUSTED FOR DOCUMENT FRAUD UNIONS URGE MSP EXTENSION, EXPANSION NY WATERWAY CHRISTENS HIGH-SPEED FERRY MAERSK TANKER WILL REFLAG AMERICAN CAPT. 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Page 3. SIU Ships Assisi 'Enduring Freedom' Page& Barge Accident Renews Debate Page& Matson Orders Two Vessels Pagel Seafarers and SIU officials were among those celebrating the recent christening in New Orleans of the new tug Sea Reliance and its accompanying double-hulled barge 550-1. Together, the tug and the 550-1 form an articulated tug-barge (ATB) tank vessel unit that transports clean oil products. Among those at the christening were SIU Pres. Michael Sacco (sixth from left), who was a featured speaker; SIU Sec.-Treasurer David Heindel (fourth from left); SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (third from right); and SIU New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd (second from right). Page 3. Ro/Ro To Reflag U.S. Rear Adm. David Brewer (right), Commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command, and SIU VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi weren't the only ones smiling June 14 when MSC took operational control of the former U.S. Navy ship Arctic in Earle, N.J. The 753-foot vessel signifies many new jobs for members of the union's Government Services Division. Page 4. As the Log went to press, SIU-contracted American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) was poised to announce the addition of a fifth U.S.-flag RO/RO to its fleet. This involves a foreign-flag vessel that will reflag under the Stars and Stripes as the company begins a new service between the U.S. East and Gulf coasts and the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea this November. The reflagged vessel closely will resemble the one pictured here, according to the company. ARC noted that all five of its American-flag RO/ROs ''will be fully committed to the U.S. government's readiness program." �President's Report A Break In the Clouds Late in the year 2000, many of us stood in a downpour on Capitol Hill warning of the problems raining on our country because of runaway-flag shipping. Last month, the runoff from that protest finally drained into a Congressional hearing room. Because of these actions as well as many more involving the SIU and other maritime unions - and the war on terrorism - the light of publicity is finally shining through the dark clouds that have veiled the ugly truth behind flag-of-convenience shipping. On June 13, the Merchant Marine Panel of the Michael Sacco House Armed Services Committee held a hearing about flags of convenience and the risks they pose to United States national security. The hearing has generated interest far beyond the Capitol. It has gained attention in many parts of the U.S. and overseas, with news reports appearing almost daily from mid-June when the hearing took place. U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) did an outstanding job in chairing the hearing. Anyone who supports a strong U.S.-flag fleetfor that matter, anyone who's concerned about national security should join me in thanking the congressman for his firm, fair and intelligent handling of the proceedings, which took nearly a full day. Credit also goes to U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) and the other panel members in attendance for drawing out significant answers from the people who submitted testimony. U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (D-Va.), the first to testify, immediately set the tone with his convincing accounts of atrocities committed in Liberia - a nation whose cruel dictator benefits from FOC shipping. Later, SIU Secretary-Treasurer Dave Heindel, on behalf of our union and the International Transport Workers' Federation, provided insightful facts about runaway flags and strong recommendations on how to reduce their threat to America's security. Others who testified also delivered valuable information. Overall, the hearing potentially served as a vital first step toward consistently revealing true ownership throughout the shipping industry. In the meantime, the SIU and the ITF continue to urge Congress to pass a bill permitting the U.S. Coast Guard to deny entry to any foreign-flag ship that fails to accurately provide the identity of its beneficial owner. Given the constant threats being made against the U.S., it seems that's the very least that must be done. House Passes Port Security Bill; Conference Committee Appointed The U.S. House of Representatives on June 4 approved legislation that would establish a comprehensive national system to increase security at U.S. ports and waterways. Passed via voice vote, the Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act of 2002 contains provisions on automatic identification systems, transportation security cards (smart cards), and antiterrorism plans. The legislation is similar to a bill approved last December by the Senate. A House-Senate conference committee has been appointed to work out the differences. U.S. Rep. Don Young CR-Alaska), chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, introduced the legislation on behalf of the group's bipartisan leadership, including Reps. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), ranking Democrat on the Transportation Committee; Frank LoBiondo (RN.J.), chairman, Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee; and Corrine Brown (D-Fla.), ranking Democrat, Coast Guard Subcommittee. "Port security is an essential piece of an effective homeland security program," said Rep. Young. "This bill establishes a comprehensive national antiterrorism system to reduce the vulnerability of our ports and waterways to a terrorist attack. This is one of the most important pieces of legislation the House considers this year." "Passage of this bill by the House sends a clear message to everyone that we are taking strong steps to protect America's ports and waterways from terrorism and that Congress is committed to this mission," said Rep. LoBiondo. "I hope that we can see the provisions of this bill become law very soon because of the tremendous importance of the maritime transportation system to our economy and our nation." Under key sections of the legislation, the Coast Guard will have statutory authority to require that advance notices of vessels' arrival be electronically submitted at least 96 hours prior to arrival. It will have broad authority to deny entry of a vessel for non-compliance with laws relating to marine safety, security, or environmental protection. Additionally, transportation security cards would be required for individuals to enter an area of a vessel or facility designated as secure in an applicable antiterrorism plan. The secretary of transportation would be charged with issuing transportation security cards to individuals unless they pose a terrorism security risk. For U.S. citizens, this largely means denial of such a card if the person has been convicted of a felony that could be a terrorism security risk. For non-U.S. citizens, this means persons who would be denied admission to the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act or otherwise pose a terrorism security risk. The secretary also would be charged with assessing the antiterrorism measures at major foreign ports with respect to such things as screening of containerized and other cargo, access restrictions, vessel security, certification of compliance with security measures, and security management. For foreign ports found to not maintain effective antiterrorism measures, the secretary would be authorized to prescribe conditions for entry into the U.S. of vessels arriving from the port or carrying cargo originating from or transshipped from that port. In another port security development, the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee is continuing its preparatory work for the diplomatic conference on maritime security that is to be conducted at IMO in December. Among the myriad items on the agenda designed to address maritime security, the most far-reaching is a proposed International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code which would be implemented through SOLAS. Coast Guard Strength Speaking of the Coast Guard, the agency already has taken a lot of important actions to improve security aboard the vessels entering and operating in the U.S. and in the ports themselves. As I've said before, it's a gigantic job and it necessarily will take time to fully implement the safeguards. The Coast Guard's efforts to date are commendable. When faced with such a large task, you obviously need the right tools. And the agency last month took a giant step in the right direction with the announcement of a milestone contract worth more than $11 billion for a fleet of new vessels and aircraft, along with improved "command and control" systems. The ships and planes and other high-tech equipment will help the Coast Guard fulfill its homeland security duties. The contract's value reflects the magnitude of those responsibilities, and the SIU as always - in our role as part of the nation's fourth arm of defense - will do our part to assist the Coast Guard in this most critical mission. SIU Job Opportunities Just as our union is committed to helping the United States meet its sealift and security requirements, we never stop working to obtain good shipboard jobs for the membership. On that front, there is plenty of good news, as reported throughout this issue of the LOG. After a tumultuous period that followed September 11, the Delta Queen boats are under contract. Seafarers are sailing aboard Intrepid's new Sea Reliance, and more of those ATBs are on the way. A new TOTE ship is due in October, and construction has begun on a second vessel. Matson has ordered two new vessels under construction at Philadelphia's Kvaerner Shipyard. The Government Services Division is crewing up a former Navy ship for the Military Sealift Command. And American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier late last month planned to announce the addition of a fifth U.S.-flag RO/RO to its fleet. Our future is bright. With the continued strong support of the membership, we will never stop working to ensure that it stays that way. Volume 64, Number 7 Former ATC 'Riding Gang' Workers Upgrade to AB Five mariners from Anchorage, Alaska who started their shipboard careers as "riding gang" workers aboard Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) vessels have earned their respective endorsements as ABs. Seafarers Jerry Maya, Allan Oyao, Fernando Oyao, Deocadio Romney and Rafael Concepcion recently completed the AB course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. They were congratulated May 31 as the company hosted a luncheon in Anchorage that also was attended by U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) and representatives of the Alaska Department of Labor and the SIU. Harold Holten, a Seafarers representative based in An- chorage, noted that Rep. Young "has been very active with the riding crews and with the unlicensed apprentice program based at Piney Point. He also was instrumental in getting an SIU office opened in Anchorage." Bill Cole, ATC's director of labor relations, noted that the riding gangs in part signify "a nearly five-year-old effort to train Alaskans for employment aboard U.S. commercial vessels. We are delighted to have Alaskans as seagoing employees of ATC and are proud to further Congressman Young's vision of expanding local hire opportunities for Alaskans aboard U.S.-flag vessels. This is a true public/private/labor partnership that continues to achieve and surpass its July 2002 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLfWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOS Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) recognized five former riding-gang members who upgraded to ABs. Pictured at the May 31 luncheon in Anchorage, Alaska are (from left) ABs Jerry Maya and Fernando Oyao, U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), ABs Deocadio Romney and Allan Oyao, SIU Rep Harold Holten and ATC Labor Relations Director Bill Cole. (Not pictured is AB Rafael Concepcion.) goals of providing quality maritime jobs for Alaskans." Created to satisfy the need for ongoing maintenance at sea, a riding gang provides routine upkeep and repairs of vessels to reduce time in dry dock. At the Paul Hall Center, the aforementioned mariners passed U.S. Coast Guard exams in lifeboat and water survival safety, marine fire fighting, first aid, oil spill response and other key subjects. Holten added, "We are particularly pleased with the cooperation received from the Coast Guard and the Alaska State Department of Labor in assuring these folks had the opportunity to pursue their training and career goals." Awards Presented To ATC Vessel, Other SIU Ships Alaska Tanker Company's BT Alaska was one of several SIUcrewed vessels honored last month by the Chamber of Shipping of America. The chamber presented its annual ship safety achievement awards June 6 in New Orleans. Awards are given for "outstanding feats of safety," such as rescues and long-term operations without any injuries. The BT Alaska has gone almost three years without a single lost-time injury. Also honored were (among others) the Consumer of CSX Lines, the tug Liberty/Maritrans 3 00 of Mari trans Operating Partners, the Performance of U.S. Ship 'Management, and the Chesapeake City of Keystone Shipping Co. July2002 �Congress Weighs FOG Threat The Special Oversight Panel on the Merchant Marine - part of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee - conducted a hearing June 13 that focused on flags of convenience (FOCs) and how they threaten America's security. The panel also received detailed, disturbing evidence that the Liberian ship registry, which is based in Virginia, has funneled money for the illegal purchase and/or transportation of arms, among other violations of United Nations sanctions. U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (RCalif.) chaired the five-hour session, which drew a standing-room crowd for much of the proceedings. Testifying were (in order) U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.); U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Paul Pluta; U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. SIU Sec.-Treasurer David Heindel (left) tells the Merchant Marine Panel of the House Armed Services Committee that America should "refuse entry to U.S. ports to any foreign-flag vessel that does not provide transparency and/or full identity of the vessel's beneficial owner." The hearing took place June 13 in Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (RCalif.) said of certain FOC registries, "It is apparent that we have virtually no idea who owns or controls a number of these ships." Vines, former member of the U.N. panel of experts on Liberia, representing the New York-based Human Rights Watch; and the head of the Liberian registry, Yoram Cohen. As the hearing began, Hunter stated, "From my view of certain registries, it is apparent that we have virtually no idea who owns, or who controls a number of these ships. It is also clear to me that we likewise lack a clear understanding of who is manning these ves- The barge, which has a capacity of 155,000 barrels, is 500 feet long and 74 feet wide. It was constructed at Halter's Bienville yard in Pearlington, Miss. The 550-1 features an enhanced cargo system and a fully redundant ballast system, among other safety attributes. Tony Naccarato, for Intrepid, described the ATB as "completely state-of-the-art. This is an excellent addition and we look forward to many years of safe operations." William Schubert; David Heindel, SIU secretary-treasurer and second vice chairman of the International Transport Workers' Federation's (ITF's) Seafarers' Section; Peter Morris, chairman, International Commission on Shipping; Alex Seafarers Welcome New Tug and Barge SIU members are sailing aboard the new tug Sea Reliance and its accompanying doublehulled barge 550-1, operated by Intrepid Ship Management. Together, the Sea Reliance and the 550-1 form an articulated tugbarge (ATB) tank vessel unit that transports clean oil products. The hinged connection system between the units "allows mo ement in one axi or plane in the critical area of fore and aft pitch," Intrepid noted. SIU President Michael Sacco was a featured speaker during the ATB 's christening April 25 in New Orleans. "The tug Sea Reliance and the barge that goes with it both represent exactly the kind of progress we work for. Today we celebrate an allAmerican ATB-built in an American yard, crewed by American mariners, and owned by Americans," he stated. "This is another important step in strengthening all phases of the merchant marine," Sacco continued. "In order to best serve the national and economic security interests of the United States, our country deserves nothing less than a strong, viable U.S. fleet. That goes for all segments of the industry-from the deep sea and coast-wise trades, to the inland and Great Lakes fleets, to the passenger ships and of course our shipyards. All of those components are vital, especially in these uncertain times. That's why we never should take a ceremony like this one for granted." The 9,280-horsepower tug is 127 feet long and 42 feet wide. Built at Halter Marine's Moss Point (Miss.) yard, the Sea Reliance meets all Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and American Bureau of Shipping criteria. It has a foam-capable fire monitor; twin fuel efficient, reduced emission electronic diesel engines; a noise reduction package and other upgrades to increase crew comfort. The communication and navigation equipment is among the most technologically advanced in the industry. Keel Laid for Second TOTE Ship ) SIU Pres. Michael Sacco (left photo) describes the Sea Reliance and the barge 550-1 (above) as "an all-American ATS-built in an American yard, crewed by America n mariners, and owned by Americans." sels - or even whether the documents they hold are valid - or even whether they have the required training." Although the inquiry mainly examined FOCs and their implications on U.S. national security, Hunter and Rep. Gene Taylor (DMiss.) spent nearly 90 minutes conducting a question-and-answer session with Rear Adm. Pluta and Capt. Schubert. Some of the questions pertained to FOCs, but many others concerned present-day efforts by the Coast Guard to ensure - to the extent possible security in American ports. Earlier, Rep. Wolf(R-Va.) gave a compelling presentation that spotlighted Charles Taylor and the atrocities committed in Liberia. Poster-size photos of Liberian children and adults with hackedoff limbs (part of that nation's reign of terror) were posted before the panel. Wolf urged the U.S. to do whatever is necessary to cause Taylor to lose his control of Liberia. He noted that Taylor's relationship with international arms dealers and terrorist networks threatens the U.S. The last panel consisted of Heindel, Morris, Vines and Cohen. Heindel urged Congress "on a unilateral basis to enact legislation authorizing the U.S. Coast Guard to refuse entry to U.S. ports to any foreign-flag vessel that does not provide transparency and/or full identity of the vessel's beneficial owner." Morris covered many topics including port state control, mariner certification and shipboard living conditions. He urged the U.S. to push for "complete transparency, complete account- Continued on p age 9 One of the new 712-foot Matson containerships is shown in this artist's rendition. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery to Matson in late 2003. The second is scheduled for 2004. Matson Orders 2 Containerships from Kvaerner San Diego's NASSCO Shipyard on June 6 hosted a keel-laying ceremony for the North Star, the second of two Orea-class rollon/roll-off vessels being built for SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE). The new ships will be 839 feet long, have a beam of 118 feet and carry 600 cargo trailers along with 200 autos. They're being built for TOTE's Tacoma-to-Anchorage service. The first ship, the Midnight Sun, is scheduled for delivery this fall. The North Star (depicted in the illustration above) is due in spring 2003. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, August 19, k 2002 for the observance of Paul Hall's birthday f.)~t j,;(iJ/1/ess an emergency arises). Normal business , , ~ hours will resume the following workday. .. ·,.,\, ;\: July2002 Seafarers-contracted Matson Navigation Company on May 29 signed a contract with Kvaemer Philadelphia Shipyard Inc. for the purchase of two new containerships. The diesel-powered vessels, with a capacity for 2,600 containers (20-foot equivalent units) each, will cost approximately $110 million per ship and will be deployed in the company's Hawaii service when construction is completed in late 2003 and in 2004, respectively. "This is an important commitment for all concerned, and I'm confident the unions of the SIUNA will continue living up to our end of the bargain by providing top-quality manpower for these new vessels," stated SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. He added, "The construction of new vessels such as those ordered by Matson is a boon to America's national security, because it helps ensure the availability of U.S. crews and it also helps maintain our domestic shipbuilding capability." Matson President and CEO C. Bradley Mulholland said the new vessels "are similar in size and speed to Matson 's flagship MV R. J. Pfeiffer, the fastest and biggest containership currently operating in the U.S. domestic offshore trades. They will be equipped with a number of features specifically designed to meet Hawaii's current and projected market requirements, particularly bigger container sizes for both refrigerated and dry containers." In announcing the contract, Matson described the project as "part of an overall plan by Aker Kvaerner Yards, the Philadelphia Shipyard Development Corporation, the Delaware River Port Authority, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the City of Philadelphia to rebuild the former Philadelphia Naval Yard as a world class commercial shipyard." The president of CEO of the Philadelphia yard, Ron McAlear, stated, "We are pleased to be working with Matson Navigation on its fleet renewal program and we are proud to have the historic name of Matson on the side of the first ships built at K vaerner Philadelphia Shipyard. This contract confirms Matson's confidence in Kvaerner's ability to build high quality ships. "The Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard was built to provide U.S. shipowners with robust ships at realistic prices for the dedicated trades of the U.S. Jones Act," he continued. Matson is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. of Honolulu. Seafarers LOG 3 �Government Services Division Welcomes USNS Arctic Mariners who work in the union's Government Services Division are in line for increased employment opportunities, thanks to the recent transfer of a fast combat ship to the operational control of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC). The USS Arctic on June 14 went from a military-crewed combatant ship to a civiliancrewed, noncombatant vessel during a ceremony in Earle, N.J. In addition to the transfer, the vessel was renamed USNS Arctic to designate her new status as part of the MSC. She will join more than 30 other civilian-crewed MSC ships that provide at-sea logistic support to the Navy fleet. Arctic now will be crewed by 176 civilian mariners and be piloted by a civilian master. Rounding out the crew will be some 60 Navy sailors-about half of who will perform communications support and supply coordination functions. The remaining sailors will be aboard the vessel to support helicopter operations. ''Today marks a change of operators for USS Arctic, but not a change of mission," said MSC Commander Rear Adm. David L. Brewer during remarks at the ceremony. "Military Sealift Command combat logistics ships continue to allow the U.S. Navy to arrive on station and remain as long as needed." In addition to Brewer, Rear Adm. Lindell G Rutherford, commander, Carrier Group Four, attended the ceremony. Both the Members of the union's Government Services Division are crewing the USNS Arctic for the U.S. Military Sealift Command. U. S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Michael P. Jackson, joined by U. S. Coast Guard Commandant Thomas H. Collins, announced June 25 the award of a landmark contract valued at $11.04 billion for a fleet of new ships and aircraft, plus improved command and control systems, to meet the service's homeland security and other mission needs. In addition, the contract includes $5.91 billion for operating, maintenance, and sustainment costs for a value of $16.95 billion. The contract was awarded to Integrated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS), a joint venture established by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. Known as the Deepwater Program, the ICGS award is the largest ever for the U. S. Coast Guard. It calls for the delivery of the first ships and planes - and upgrades to some existing vessels - within the next five years. The contract may extend up to 30 years. Deepwater will involve the acquisition of up to 91 ships, 35 fixed-wing aircraft, 34 helicopters, 76 unmanned surveillance aircraft, and upgrade of 49 existing cutters and 93 helicopters, in addition to systems for communications, surveillance and command and control. ew Pact for Twin River Artie is the second fast combat support ship to transfer from USS to USNS status. Supply was the first to make the change, in July 2001. This class of ship provides fuel, ammunition and food to vessels under way. CIVMAR News Habitability Agreement For USNS Arctic Similar to USNS Supply Coast Guard Launches Multi-Billion Dollar Plan For New Fleet of Ships, Aircraft and More SIU boatmen employed by Pittsburgh-area Twin Rivers Towing have approved a new five-year contract. The agreement took effect April 1 and lasts through May 2007. The pact calls for increased wages, improved medical benefits and some work-rule changes which the members had sought. The most significant change is one that facilitates advancement for the SIU boatmen. Also, for the first time, Twin Rivers has signed on with the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, based in Piney Point, Md. The union represents approximately 50 deckhands and cooks who work aboard Twin Rivers towboats and barges. The company, based in Elizabeth, Pa., hauls coal along the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers. Representing the union on the negotiating committee were Deckhands J erry Switch and Brian Glover, Cook Marta Vance and SIU VP Atlantic Coast Joseph outgoing commanding officer of Arctic, Navy Capt. Garry R. White, and its incoming civilian master, Capt. Ed Nanartowich, also participated in the ceremony, which was attended by numerous Seafarers and officials from the union. Prior to the CIVMAR crewing of the USS Arctic (now USNS Arctic), the union's Government Services Division negotiated a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) addressing habitability standards aboard the ship. The MOU is similar in many aspects to the agreement reached last year for the USNS Supply. All terms and conditions of the current collective bargaining agreement will remain in effect and MSC agrees to make every effort to address full habitability improvements within a reasonable timeframe. Until full habitability modifications are made aboard the USNS Arctic (which comply with prevailing maritime practices), MSC will pay habitability allowance at the rate of $30 to those mariners housed in the open berthing sections of the ship. The MOU provides that MSC take additional interim measures to ensure adequate living conditions aboard this vessel at all times. In addition, successful completion of a four-month tour will give an eligible C MAR the opportunity to request a preferential next-ship assignment. The union will continue to closely monitor the habitability conditions aboard the AOEclass vessels. In accordance with the agreement, we will ask the agency to meet at the end of every six-month period from the date of the transfer of the ship to MSC operation for the purpose of discussing ongoing habitability concerns. MSC, NOAA Members To Get July 1 Increase Federal mariners working for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will receive the FY2002 federal pay increase of 4.8 percent applicable to base pay, overtime and penalty rates. In some cases, for certain ratings or types of ships, the increase will be capped at 4 percent. This is due to limitations imposed by 5 USC 5348. That section of the law provides that "the pay of officers and crews of vessels shall be fixed and adjusted from time to time as nearly as is consistent with the public interest in accordance with prevailing rates and practices in the maritime industry." The agencies have notified the union that it is expected that the increases will be r e t i payroll period, thereby avoiding long retroactive situations which have occurred in the past. Delta Queen Fleet Under Contract The SIU contingent for contract negotiations at Twin Rivers Towing consisted of (from left) VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi, Cook Marta Vance, Deckhand Jerry Switch and Deckhand Brian Glover. Soresi. Bargaining took place in March at the company's office in Elizabeth; voting occurred at the Twin Rivers pier in Elizabeth on May 25. The final tally was 37-11 in favor of the contract. Twin Rivers Labor Relations Manager Tony Mayer and General Manager Dean Orr negotiated for the company. Notice Unlicensed Apprentice Program For individuals interested in attending the unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, please note that there has been some misinformation, particularly via messages on the world wide web about the school's apprentice program. To qualify for the program applicants must be at least 18 years of age (or 17 years of age with parental consent). This requirement is necessary to comply with Coast Guard regulations. There is no upper age limit for individuals wishing to participate in the program. The program provides training for entry-level positions, and includes practical work on a vessel. The program is physically rigorous. Teamwork is stressed and apprentices live in open-berthing dormitories and take meals together. Applicants must be able to meet certain physical requirements, specified by United States Coast Guard regulations and maritime industry standards. If you are interested in attending the school, please call (301) 994-0010, ext. 5342, or visit www. seafarers.erg. 4 Seafarers LOG A contract is in place between the SIU and the new owners of the Delta Queen fleet, Delaware North Companies Inc. The agreement adds five years to the existing contract that was set to expire in 2003. It includes wage and benefit gains. The pact applies to the river cruise boats Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen (shown in two recent photos above) and American Queen. Delaware North purchased the well-known vessels May 4 at auction. July2002 �Ed Pulver, Veteran SIU Of I icial And Humanitarian, Dies at 78 The SIU on May 26 lost one had," stated SIU President of its icons, as Edward B. Pulver Michael Sacco. "He had so much passed away at Memorial Sloan- compassion for people. He went Kettering Cancer Center in New out of his way and devoted his York City, reportedly due to heart time to helping them achieve the American dream." failure. He was 78. "We've lost a great friend. Pulver's association with the union dates back more than 50 People loved him," said Willie years. He was a vice president of Zenga, retired vice president of the Seafarers International Union the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades ofNorth America since 1990, and Department. "We go back better he also headed the SIU's office in than 50 years together. He was one of the well-liked and very Jersey City, N.J. His activities were wide-rang- exceptional people." A New Jersey newspaper ing and repeatedly philanthropic. Pulver was the president and a described Pulver, who had been founding member of the Hudson hospitalized for about two weeks County (N .J.) Central Labor prior to his death, as "a towering Council, and served on the state figure in labor circles." A number of Pulver 's friends AFL-CIO executive board. He was extremely active in local said that he never recovered from charities and served for 16 years the trauma of losing a close as president of the Hudson acquaintance on September 11, County Society for the Pre- though he continued his work. vention of Cruelty to Animals. Pulver 's friend Ana Centeno He was a delegate to several worked as an accountant at the Democratic national conventions, World Trade Center and died in and he championed the local the terrorist attacks. Filipino and Hispanic communi'Loved the SIU' ties (though he wasn't of Filipino SIU Executive Vice President or Hispanic descent). John Fay said Pulver was "a Pulver, a native of Jersey City who lived in Bayonne, N.J. for strong union guy, and he was the past 35 years, began sailing in devoted to the SIU. He loved the the 1940s on railroad tugs in the SIU. He tried to help everybody, New York/New Jersey harbor. He and I never heard anyone say became active in the SIU when anything unkind about him." Bosun Tom Soresi has been a the fleet he helped organize elected to affiliate with the organiza- Seafarer for 41 years, and he knew Pulver nearly that long. tion's Inland Boatman's Union. "He was one of the greatest "He was always a powerful influleaders this organization ever ence on the politics and labor .,..........,.....,..---------------. organ i z at i o n s throughout New Jersey," Soresi recalled. "He was a pleasure to work with and he never refused helping anyone." Soresi added that Pulver "helped get NY Waterway off the ground." The SIUcontracted company, founded in 1986, boasts the largest ferry and excursion fleet in New York Harbor. SIU Vice President In 1982, Pulver (right) is congratulated by Contracts Augie TelCharles Marciante, president of the New lez first worked with Jersey state AFL-CIO, for receiving the Pulver on the Hudson Jewish National Fund's top award. County Central Labor Above: Pulver (left) attended a recent ceremony in New York for the christening of new passenger ferries for the SI Li-contracted NY Waterway fleet. With him are (from left) SIU President Michael Sacco; Joseph Soresi, vice president Atlantic Coast; and Don Nolan, vice president Paul Hall Center. Right: At a rally in Jersey City in late 1999, Pulver (second from left) demonstrated with Seafarers and other trade unionists. July2002 SUPPORTS LOC..Al ~ 24S- ~=.?-- SUPPORTS This undated photo, believed to be from the early 1960s, shows Pulver during his days as an official with the union's railroad marine division. Council and the New Jersey state AFL-CIO, when Tellez was a vice president of that organization. "I saw him in action, and I saw the respect and credibility that the labor movement got because of him," Tellez observed. SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi worked with Pulver on matters pertaining to NY Waterway. "He was very well-respected, politically and within the labor movement," Soresi said. "I knew him more on the political circuit and personally than through the SIU. He was the greatest guy in the world and would do anything for you. Anybody who's been knighted, as Ed was, obviously has a lot going for him." SIU Headquarters Representative Carl Peth said Pulver's "way with people is what stands out. He cared about people and was able to talk to anybody on their level. As they used to say about (the late SIU President) Paul Hall, he could talk to the senator or the seaman." Pulver was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany during World War II. He raised money for Memorial SloanKettering and for children fighting cancer, as well as for local scholarship funds and other charitable causes. While he appropriately was known for his compassion and energy, Pulver also had an unusual trademark of sorts. "He would never wear a tie," recalled Zenga. "He'd come out wearing a tuxedo but no tie." One of the very rare exceptions took place earlier this year in New Jersey, when Pulver introduced Sacco as an honoree at an event benefiting a local chapter of the Catholic Youth Organization. Pulver is survived by five daughters, two brothers, 10 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Unions Approve Strategy To Fund Political Action The AFL-CIO 's general board has approved a proposal to finance future political efforts by increasing the amount of money paid to th~ federation by its member umons. Under the plan, approved May 22 in New York during meetings of the federation's executive council, costs incurred for union member education, voter registration and mobilization around legislative and political issues all would be funded via an assessment paid by each union, based on its membership count, through 2005. The additional amount due will be four cents per month per member; it is up to each union to determine how it will cover the obligation. The assessments, scheduled to become effective this month, would generate more than $6 million per year based on the federation's membership of 13 million. In excess of $25 million would be generated over the life of the proposal. "What this money does essentially is allow working families to compete in a political process that they would otherwise be completely shut out of," explained Steve Rosenthal, AFL-CIO political director. "There is no other voice for workers in the legislative and political process." Over the last six years, the unions of the AFL-CIO have built an issues-based member mobilization program that is unparalleled in our nation, federation sources say. Members and their families have been educated and mobilized around the everyday issues that matter the most to them. Millions of union workers have been registered, thousands of union members have been elected to political office, and the overall vote of union household members has increased from 19 percent in 1992 to 26 percent in 2000-an upsurge of nearly 5 million voters. Federation sources point out that the foregoing gains have been achieved despite a growing cash gap between corporate and worker political contributions. In 1992, for example, big business outspent unions 9 to 1. By 2000, business political spending outpaced unions 15-1. In essence, this means that in a political arena where the playing field increasingly is being tilted toward big business and the very rich, working families have to work harder and smarter just to be heard. "The legislative process must not be a one-sided affair, with corporate interests calling all the shots," said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney in the aftermath of the general board's action. "This commitment by today's unions guarantees that working families will have a voice in politics." Houston Barge Co. Pleads Guilty To Pollution The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reported that Western Towing Co. of Houston pleaded guilty on May 16 to violating the Clean Water Act. According to the EPA, Western Towing (a subsidiary of Kirby Corporation) used river water to pressure-wash the cargo compartments of barges used to transport steel products, grain, gravel, sand, fertilizer and gypsum. The company had authorization to discharge treated wastewater into the San Jacinto River-but it didn't perform the treatments. The EPA noted that "discharging untreated barge-cleaning wastewater into surface waters can harm fish and aquatic life and can make river waters unsuitable for recreational and drinking water usage." Western Towing faces a fine of up to $500,000. Not Quite Sealed With A Kiss, But 44-Day Hershey Strike Ends Union members at two Hershey Foods Corp. plants in Pennsylvania last month overwhelmingly approved a new four-year contract, ending a 44-day work stoppage that largely centered on the costs of health insurance and prescription drugs. The 2,700 employees-all members of Chocolate Workers Local 464, part of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Union (BCTGM)-voted by a 9-to-l ratio in favor of the contract. The pact calls for workers to receive a $525 bonus and yearly pay raises of 46 cents an hour in the first year, 2.7 percent in the second year, 38 cents in year three, and 2.9 percent in year four. In exchange for keeping their insurance co-payments at 6 percent-rather than doubling them, as the company had wanted-the workers accepted lesser raises. Reportedly, they will receive (on average) $1.88 per hour in raises through four years, compared to $2.07 they would have gotten by accepting the costlier insurance payments. Currently, the average wage at the plant is approximately $18 an hour. The union also won the inclusion of more workers in the companyfinanced retiree health plan, and kept employee co-payments for generic drugs at zero. BCTGM International Vice President Bob Oakley, the union's lead negotiator, praised the members for their solidarity and also stated that they reached their goals. "We believe we accomplished what the people's marching orders were," he said. Union members started returning to work almost immediately after the contract ratification. Plans called for all of the workers to be back on the job by late last month. The strike was the first at Hershey Foods since 1980 and was the longest stoppage in the company's 108-year history. The two plants in Hershey, Pa., a town named for business pioneer and philanthropist Milton S. Hershey, account for slightly more than one-fourth of the company's candy production. Hershey brands include Hershey's Kisses chocolates, Almond Joy and Mounds candy bars, Jolly Rancher candy, Reese's peanut butter cups, York peppermint patties and many others. Seafarers LOS 5 �Deadly Barge Crash Renews Concerns A marine accident in late May involving a non-union barge and a bridge-which left 14 people dead in Webbers Falls, Okla.has refueled the debate regarding inland mariner fatigue and, to a lesser extent, documentation and the lack of it among mariners employed aboard inland tugs and tows. The barge (actually two barges joined together), being pushed by towboat pilot William Joe Dedmon, veered off course during the early morning hours of May 27. It struck a pier supporting the Interstate 40 Bridge on the Arkansas River, causing a 500foot section of the structure to Several vehicles collapse. plunged into the water and took 14 people to their deaths. Each year, more that 1,000 casualties occur in the inland tug and barge industry, many of them caused by human error. Dedmon apparently blacked out during the incident, according to news reports, causing the barge to drift outside the navigation channels and hit the bridge. A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation found that Dedmon had not slept sufficiently in the two days prior to the collision. Other medical tests revealed that the pilot suffered from heart problems. Mariner fatigue is a key issue confronting the inland industry. Another is documentation. While all American mariners employed in the deep-sea trades are required to be documented by the Cost Guard, many of the 30,000 people employed aboard inland tugs and barges are not. About 10 years ago, the SIU unveiled a study which showed that 58 percent of all marine accidents in the tug and barge industry are caused by human factors-inadequate crewing levels, substandard skills, poor training opportunities, fatigue and drug or alcohol use. A similar picture was painted later in the decade when the International Maritime Organization focused on the entire international maritime industry. The Coast Guard increased the 58 percent figure to the 85 percent mark in the wake of the Oklahoma incident. Contrasting conditions faced by mariners in the tug and barge industry with those encountered by the deep-sea U.S. Merchant Marine, the SIU found "civilian mariners with Cost Guard documents are less susceptible to injury and death than men and women working aboard tugs and tows who don't meet such standards." The issues raised by the Oklahoma incident are significant from many perspectives - marine and personal safety, environmental protection and national security. The U.S. has more than 25,000 miles of navigable waterways. Latest Technology Appears Promising For Cargo Security Groundbreaking technology to better secure cargo containers entering ports and border crossings throughout the United States successfully has been tested, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Conducted under the auspices the DOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program, the experiment involved the use of electronic seals CE-Seals), a radio frequency device that transmits shipment information as it passes reader devices and indicates if a container has been compromised. The E-Seal project is designed to track commercial inbound container shipments from their point of inspection at seaports, along trade corridors, to their point of clearance at U.S. land border crossings, a DOT new release said. Electronic door seals will enable regulatory agencies to determine whether a container has been tampered with at checkpoints and border crossings. Further, the technology can streamline border clearance activities and commercial vehicle enforcement and offer potential benefits to freight carriers including greater accuracy in manifest information, reduced paperwork, improved port and Customs clearances, and opportunities for shipment tracking. "This new technology will help to enhance the security of our nation's transportation system by enabling us to track cargo 6 Seafarers LOG shipments into the United States," DOT Secretary Norman Mineta said June 4 in announcing the successful results of the trials. "E-Seals are just one part of our department's security-focused program that applies both technology and human capital to safeguard America's transportation system." The secretary said the test represents his department's ongoing commitment to make certain that suitable security safeguards can be implemented for the transportation of people and goods, and especially for shipping containers during domestic and international movements. The E-Seals trial involved cargo containers loaded with inbound shipments of auto parts to a Canadian assembly plant. The E-Seals were affixed by Westwood Shipping to containers in Nagano, Japan, shipped through the port of Seattle, and cleared by U.S. and Canadian Customs at the international border crossing in Blaine, Wash. Among agencies and firms participating in the E-Seal project were the Customs Service, the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Washington State Trucking Association, and the ports of Seattle and Tacoma. In addition to Westwood Shipping, Seafarers-contracted Maersk-Sealand and American President Lines also participated in the operational test. AP Photo!The Daily Oklahoman, Nate Billings A 500-foot section of collapsed roadway, from the Interstate 40 Bridge near Webbers Falls, Okla. rests on one of the two barges that crashed into the structure May 27. Union Mourns Passing of Robert Jordan Longtime Mobile, Ala. port official Robert Jordan passed away May 23 while an inpatient at Providence Hospital in Mobile. He was 81 years old. Brother Jordan joined the Seafarers as a charter member in 1938 in his native Mobile. His book number was JOOO 1. A member of the engine department, Brother Jordan sailed in the deep sea division. While at sea, he worked as a fireman, oiler and watertender. Among the vessels on which he sailed early in his SIU career were the S.S. Lebore, Alcoa Cadet, Alcoa Master, and the Hastings. "I first met him in 1981 when I started working here," said SIU Mobile Port Agent Ed Kelly. "I can honestly say that he was one of the good guys here when I came aboard. Robert and my father sailed together back in the old days and I understand that he was quite a mariner. "I never heard anything said negative about him as a patrolman," Kelly continued. "All of the retirees that I have dealt with here at the hall held him in the highest esteem, I'm sure all the Brother Robert Jordan April 18, 1921 - May 23, 2002 retirees and the union as a whole will miss him a great deal." Pensioner Hubert Cain recalled the efficient manner in which Jordan went about his everyday business as a Seafarer. "He was an old-timer here," Cain, a Mobile resident, shared. "He worked with all the SIU's former presidents and knew them quite well. Robert was a real tough guy in a lot of ways, but you had to be that way back in the old days to deal with the seamen. Not many of them gave him any trouble." Cain added, "On the flip side, he was a real fair person, strictly SIU all the way. He'd go down to the ships and take care of everything the members needed. As far as I'm concerned, he was a great man for the SIU and I' 11 miss him a great deal." Tobe Dansley, another SIU retiree who frequents the Mobile hall, had similar memories of Jordan. "I first met him around 1959 and as I recall, he already was a patrolman. Robert was a man who would go to bat for you, especially if you had a beef. You could always count on him to come down to the ships and fight for you, to get your overtime if you had any coming, as well as take care of any other problems you had. "All of us around the all here will miss him," ans ey cone uded. "He was a fine, dedicated SIU man who always looked out for the members." Brother Jordan was buried May 25 at Mobile's Pine Crest Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Mobile, Ala., and seven children. Brother Jordan had 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. DOT Plans New Ballast Water Regulations Vessels that operate in U.S. waters by the year 2004, in all probability, will face mandatory ballast water management regulations. A recent U.S Coast Guard report to Congress by Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta concluded that existing ballast water management guidelines- which are voluntary-aren't as effective as they should be. Because of this inadequacy, the U.S. Department of Transportation, acting through the Coast Guard, plans to implement mandatory regulations by 2004, if not earlier. Published reports say the transportation secretary estimates that a proposed rulemaking for the transition from the current laissez-faire system to a compulsory program will be issued in late 2003, with the final completed package in place by the summer of 2004. The government's decision to implement a nationwide mandatory program greatly was influenced by the alarmingly low level of compliance to reporting requirements by vessel operators under the existing system. By language contained in the National Invasive Species Act of 1996, Mineta is required to submit a report to Congress that evaluates compliance with the voluntary guidelines that exist to prevent the introduction and spread of nonindigenous species in U.S. waters through ballast water operations. The transportation secretary's review of all pertinent data led him to conclude that the consistently low rate of vessel reporting makes it unfeasible to access compliance under voluntary guidelines. The move toward mandatory regulations enjoys broad-based support from a number of maritime agencies including the Transportation Institute, which in late May filed comments with the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and Water Resources and the Environment. In short, the remarks reiterated the institute's position that the United States must develop a mandatory national ballast water management program. Such a program, it was pointed out, should integrate specific ballast water practices, including exchange as well as alternative technologies after they have been tested aboard ship and ultimately approved by the Coast Guard. The institute also urged that the national ballast water management program prohibit individual state initiatives that could impose negative influences on marine transportation and hinder the free movement of waterborne commerce. According to Mineta's report, the Coast Guard initially will develop regulations requiring all vessels equipped with ballast tanks entering U.S. waters from beyond the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), or vessels engaged in the U.S. domestic trades, to perform appropriate record keeping and reporting. The agency also will issue regulations requiring vessels equipped with ballast tanks that enter U.S. waters after operating beyond the EEZ to conduct active ballast water management. Among other steps, the Coast Guard also will enforce sanctions established in the National Invasive Species Act for failing to comply with the program's requirements, and continue efforts to establish a quantitative ballast water treatment performance standard; protocols for testing, verifying and reporting on ballast water treatment technologies; and a program to facilitate experimental shipboard installation and operation of promising ballast water treatment technologies. July2002 �Alaska Student Chris Eubanks Gets Paul Hall Center Grant SEA Link, Inc. recently announced that Ketchikan (Alaska) High School senior Chris Eubanks has been selected as the first recipient of The William A. Lund Memorial Scholarship to the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. "The $5,000 scholarship will cover travel costs and other personal expenses related to Chris' admission. to this natio~ally rec?gnized maritime training program that provides youth with the skills needed to work aboard U.S.-flag merchant vessels and guarantees each successful graduate a job in the private sector merchant marine," the company noted. Only individuals who qualify for Workforce Investment Act grants currently receive financial aid toward training at the Paul Hall Center. Though Eubanks is not eligible for state funds, The William A. Lund Memorial Scholarship will enable him to attend. "We work with a lot of kids, some of whom don't qualify for the WIA funding, and it is hard to turn them away," stated Ralph Mirsky, SEA Link executive director. "We are extremely grateful and delighted to be able to offer this opportunity." Eunice Severson of Ketchikan created the scholarship in memory of her son, William Lund, a merchant mariner. The Wi~liam A. Lund Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually with SEA Link, lnc.-affiliated youth as the beneficiaries. Scholarships will be awarded only to students from the Ketchikan, Alaska area. Chris Eubanks, son of Bob and Lori Eubanks of Ward Cove, Ketchikan, maintained a 3.5 grade point average and played baseball for Ketchikan High School. "I almost passed up this opportunity because I knew I could not pay for the school," Chris said. He is expected to begin his studies this September. . SEA Link, Inc., in partnership with the Seafarers International Union, utilizes state grant funds to recruit qualified indivi~uals for training at the Paul Hall Center. The state grant to SEA Link,. I~c. helps cover the cost of transportation to the Maryland fac1hty, clothing, and pre-entry medical screening. There is no tuition, and additional program costs are funded by U.S.-flag shipping companies. Upon arrival at the training facility, Chris will undergo 12 weeks of seamanship training, 90 days of hands-on training aboard a US.flag merchant marine vessel, and five ad~ition~l w~e~s of cl~s~­ room and hands-on learning. After completmg his trammg, Chris is guaranteed assignment aboard a U.S.-flag vessel. a Innovator Rescues Family Adrift on Disabled Boat The SIU-crewed Innovator on May 20 came to the aid of a recreational boater, his wife and daughter and their pet on the high seas. Life's Dream, a privately owned sailboat, departed Honolulu May 3 for the West Coast. Initially, the vessel was destined for San Diego. Several days into the voyage, though, Harvey Owen (the boat's owner) changed course and headed to San Francisco. On May 17, the boat met with misfortune and consequently was left with a broken rudder and fouled propeller. Life's Dream was seriously distressed and adrift in a position 3 8 degrees north and 134 degrees west. The vessel remained in this condition for three days. Meanwhile, Owen sent out a call for help and did what he could to keep the other occupants in his boat calm. Those inhabitants included his wife, Krista Steele; their 11-year-old daughter, Fantaysia; and a kitten. Four hours after being informed of Life's Dream's dilemma, the Innovator arrived and quickly conducted safe, efficient rescue operations. Gulf Mariner Urges Senate To Probe Anti-Worker Cases In testimony before a U.S. Senate committee looking into the obstacles facing workers who want to form labor unions, Capt. Eric J. Vizier of Lafourche Parish, La. on June 20 asked Congress to investigate the collu- ain and Crew Aid Injured Seal arer f 'When fello~ crevl inate is injured, the speed with which care is rendered can often mean the difference between life and a severe or fatal injury. A recent incident aboard the Performance was a case in point, and the following note from the ship's crew members attest to the quick thinking and concern of those in charge. "Undocking in the port of Algeciras, Spain, one of our union brothers, Greg T. Johnson, was injured while casting a tug line off. "The second mate, Steve Roberto, quickly reported the accident to the bridge. Immediately, Captain J. Jackson asked the second mate to have someone guide Mr. Johnson to the bridge. When Mr. Johnson arrived, the captain and chief mate, Dana Ramsdell, performed a quick examination. "There was no doubt Mr. Johnson needed shoreside medical attention. In the meantime, I witnessed bridge team management and ship handling skills by Captain Jackson, the likes that I've never seen in my 3 1 years at sea. "The vessel was outbound in Algeciras channel. The captain was able to handle Algeciras traffic control, pilots, agents and the vessel manager on the radio and telephone while calmly guiding the vessel r Thanks to the superb efforts of the crew aboard the USSM vessel, all souls were secured. SIU members aboard the Innovator during the rescue were: Bosun Steve Kastel, ABs Maintenance Gheorghe Savencu and Ed Lusk, Watch ABs James Morgan, Incencio Roxas and Joe Salcido (who was at Innovators helm as she approached the distressed vessel), Electrician Chris Earhart, QMED Charles Kirksey, DEU Benny Cruz, SB Pepe Bayani, Chief Cook Mostafa Loumrhari, Stewart Utility Fernando Onativia and Unlicensed Apprentice Michael Fernandez. Bob Lamb of the MM&P captains the Innovator. He had high praise for members of his crew and congratulated them on a job well done during the rescue. The captain's accolades were echoed by SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez who, in a letter to the Innovators ship chairman, wrote, "We wish to commend the crew who participated in the rescue of the persons aboard the sailboat Life s Dream. Had it not been for the rescue efforts, the incident would have been a nightmare." out of the approach and into safe water, alt the while instructing officers and crew what they needed to do to get Mr. Johnson off the vessel safely. "The crew wishes to thank everyone involved, especially Captain Jackson, for his professionalism and consideration for Mr. Johnson's welfare." The note was signed by Bosun Jimmie L. Scheck, AB Charles B. Collins and the rest of the crew aboard the USSM vessel. Crew members aboard the Performance are proud of the way Captain Jackson rallied around their injured shipmate. sive anti-worker practices confronting maritime workers in the Gulf of Mexico's offshore oil sector. "Come to South Louisiana. Talk to the parties involved. Together, let's figure out a way that mariners in South Louisiana can win their rights-their rights to freedom of association and freedom of peech," Vizier told members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Vizier's call came after detailing his harrowing experience with Guidry Brothers Towing Co. of Galliano, La. Vizier and other union supporters at the company were threatened, harassed and dismissed from their positions because of their pro-union activities, according to his testimony. Further, anti-worker boat owners throughout the Gulf of Mexico have engaged in a coordinated attack on the rights of mariners to form a union, he said. "Mariners in the Gulf of Mexico need a union to improve working conditions on the boats and to allow for a better quality of life at home," Vizier added. Anti-worker attacks from Guidry and others began in earnest when Vizier and other Reminder: STCW Basic Safety Training Is Renewable Via Sea Service As previously reported, the U.S. Coast Guard late last year confirmed a change in the way mariners may meet the requirements for renewing STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), a key component of the amended STCW convention . According to National Maritime Center Policy Letter No. 12-01, "A mariner who has met the requirements for initial competency in BST and who is actively serving on seagoing ships will be considered as having demonstrated continuing competence in BST provided he or she completes at least one year of sea service within the past five years. This five-year period is a running calendar in which credit for competency in BST extends for five years beyond the critical date at which the mariner has completed one year of sea service. "To determine the critical date," the letter continues, "review the mariner's sea service starting with the current date and go backward in time until one year of sea service is counted. The period of validity for continuing competence in BST is then five years from the date where the mariner has completed one year of sea service. For example, if on 1 October 2001, you count backward and determine the mariner completed one year of sea service on 1 June 2000, then the mariner is considered to be competent in the four elements of BST July2002 through 31 May 2005. "Using similar dates, if on 1 October 2001 a mariner completed one year of sea service on 1 June 1996, then the BST would have been valid until 31 May 2001. Because 31 May 2001 has passed (today's date in this example is 1 October 2001 ), the mariner has not retained competency in BST." The policy letter also notes that the "critical date" mentioned above will advance as a mariner continues serving on a seagoing vessel. Additionally, Coast Guard regional exam centers (RECs) may accept discharges or sea-service letters "prepared in accordance with current standards" as proof of sea service. If a mariner cannot prove one year of sea service within the past five years, then he or she must complete a U.S. Coast Guard approved or accepted course "approved for revalidation of BST," such as the STCW curriculum available at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. Despite the fact that the policy letter is dated Oct. 31, 2001, its contents had been under legal review beyond that date. The agency in early December confirmed the policy change. Guidry Brothers employees began working with Offshore Mariners United (OMU), a union federation for maritime workers in the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil service industry. OMV- which is a federation of the unions American Maritime Officers (AMO), International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P), Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA), and Seafarers International Union (SIU)-is devoted to improving the working conditions of Gulf mariners through collective action in the workplace. Joining Vizier in Washington last month were Capt. Mark Cheramie, a former Guidry mariner, and Capt. Mike Cheramie (no relation), who serves with Trico Marine Services Inc. of Houma, La. The three mariners met with government officials for detailed discussions of anti-worker practices in the offshore service vessel industry. "One of the things I told the senators and staff was that Trico Marine is another company that is actively working against the right of mariners to form a union," Mike Cheramie said. "For two years, Trico mariners have been subjected to threats and intimidation from the company. The company has even fired two captains for supporting the OMU. We have had enough and we demand the right to make a choice for ourselves whether we want union representation. We believe it is our right to make a choice without having to put up with threats from Trico managers." All three mariners participated in a number of events organized as part of the AFL-CIO's Voice@Work month. OMU and its many supporters joined tens of thousands of workers around the country who are exposing employer interference with the freedom to choose a union and to celebrate the efforts of workers who organize despite the odds. Seafarers LOG 7 �- - - - -- -- - - - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - Cornhusker State Returns to Virginia After Supporting 'Enduring Freedom' The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) recently reported that the SIU-crewed Cornhusker State arrived May 1 at Newport News, Va. following six months deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Cornhusker State, a crane ship, was activated from the U.S. Ready Reserve Force (RRF) to support U.S. operations in Afghanistan. MSC reported that the vessel moved 595 20-foot "container equivalents" and 650 square feet of equipment while activated. The ship was on site to augment the ammunition stores already available in Diego Garcia aboard another SIU-crewed vessel, the prepositioning ship Maj. Bernard F Fisher. According to MSC, the Fisher off-loaded 373 ammunition containers in late October in Diego Garcia to support U.S . Air Force planes involved in Operation Enduring Freedom. Further, yet another Seafarerscrewed ship, the ammunition vessel AJC William H Pitsenbarger, joined the aforementioned ships in Diego Garcia on Feb. 15 with 655 ammunition containers and roughly 300 additional containers to replace the Fishers off-loaded ammunition. Finally, the Cornhusker State in early March assisted the SIUcrewed containership Maersk Alaska, whose cranes had been removed for an exercise. The Cornhusker State moved 139 ammunition containers to its decks from the Maersk Alaska, then loaded 78 containers of retrograde ammunition from shore depots in Diego Garcia to the Maersk Alaska. The RRF is a fleet of76 militarily useful ships maintained in reduced operating status by the U.S. Maritime Administration near potential load ports around the country. When activated, these civilian-crewed ships come under the operational control of MSC. The Cornhusker State was activated last November to transport and provide floating storage for ammunition to sustain the war effort. MSC, the ocean transportation provider for the U.S. Department of Defense, operates about 110 ships daily around the world. MSC ships preposition equipment and supplies near potential hot spots around the globe; provide at-sea logistics to support the Navy fleet; serve as seagoing platforms for special missions; and provide surge sealift of military equipment and supplies in wartime and peacetime. Cape Horn Crew Cites Commendable Work In Dreadful Conditions Editors note: This article and an accompanying photo were submitted by the crew of the Cape Horn. On March 30, 2002 at about 5:45 in the morning, the NMU crew members of the MIV Cape Horn were awakened by the ship's general alarm. It was reported that there was a fire in the engine room. Bosun Rafael "Ray" Aviles and Chief Officer Tim Bohan went down to assess the fire. The deck, engine and steward departments already were "on station" to perform their duties. The fire was put out with the ship's C02 system. Two of our crew members, Chief Mate Bohan and I st Asst. Engineer Phil Hellesto, went below to inspect the engine room, and they both succumbed to smoke inhalation. A distress call was broadcast. The Seafarers-crewed Matson ship SS Maui arrived within hours with her flag at half-mast to honor our fallen brothers. She stood by until the USNS Shasta (crewed by members of the union's government services division) came to our aid. The Shasta brought on board drinking water, fire fighting equipment and towing tools that the bosun had requested (since the Cape Horn wasn't equipped with such tools). The Shasta also Above: The USNS Shasta, pictured from the Cape Horn, assisted by providing towing tools and more. At right: Cape Hom crew members prepare to rendezvous with the USNS Shasta. B Seafarers LOG The Cornhusker State (top) supported America's war against terrorism. The prepositioning vessels Maj. Bernard F. Fisher (below left) and A 1C William H. Pitsenbarger also have been utilized. assisted with hooking up the tow. We want to thank Chief Steward Clark Williams for a job well done and also the chief engineer (Alan Currie) and his entire engine-room staff for their outstanding performance m fighting the fire. Thanks also to Bosun Aviles and the deck crew, with the help of USNS Shasta personnel, for rigging a safe tow and transferring the two fallen crew members to the Shasta. Most of all, a great thanks to our skipper for keeping everything under control from the very beginning. Unlicensed personnel aboard the Cape Horn when these incidents occurred were Bosun Aviles, ABs Robert Brown, Dewayne Lawrence, Carlos Cabezas, Randolph Blanchette and Luvertis Alford; GVAs Mohamed Ali and Jose Macadaan; Electrician Louis Santiago; Oilers Bernard Fanuncial, Eddie Harrison and Jesse Hankins; Wiper Avery Askew; Chief Steward Williams; Chief Cook Bonnie Agno; and Utilities Edison Inuman and James Donkor. Notice - NMU Plans The following information was submitted to the LOG by Silt Dennis, administrator of he MU Benefit Plans. NMU PENSION AND WELFARE PLAN During 2001 the Trustees approved several amendments to the Plan: 1. Qualified participants received a 2% increase in accrued pension benefits as of December 31, 2001. Coupled with two previous 2% increases and the 10% adjustment in 1997, the long-term pension benefits for the membership have improved signifi~n~y. 2. Future retrrees wiU benefif greatly by the amendment approved by the Trustees that eliminates the limitation on the number pension credits a seafarer may earn. Effective January 1, 2001, pension credits are not limited at all. NMU WELFARE PLAN There were six amendments to the NMU Welfare Plan in 2001. The first two were significant changes. The other four were more for administrative expediency: 1. Our disability program was redesigned to provide our disabled seafarers with an orderly transition to Social Security benefits. Since Social Security Disability Income is available after 6 months and Medicare after 24 months, we reduced the disability period from 60 months to 29 months and put the seafarer in a position to receive income and medical coverage for the full length of his or her disability. 2. Due to the ever-increasing costs of prescription medicines, it was necessary to increase the co-payment amount. This increase can be offset, somewhat, by accepting generic drugs. 3. The exclusion from coverage of the drug, Viagara, was continued through July 31, 2002. 4. Language in the regulations regarding ambulance facilities was ambiguous. This amendment simply clarifies the language. 5. At the suggestion of our auditors, the Trustees must now authorize all claims obligated or incurred outside the United States, its possessions, commonwealths or the Republic of Panama. 6. The Trustees have authorized the NMU Welfare Plan to pay all ISOV claims. NMU VACATlON PLAN The sole amendment to the NMU Vacation Plan in 2001 resulted from the merger with SIU. Trustees of both unions have approved a reciprocity amendment that enables seafarers to combine their NMU time with their SIU time to qualify for vacation benefits. This notice contains important benefits information for mariners covered under the NMU Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans. If you encounter difficulties in understanding this notice, it can be explained to you in Spanish. This assistance can be provided in person at the Plans principal office, located 360 West 31st Street, Third Floor, New York, New York 1001 or can be obtained by contacting a Plans representative at any branch office. The branch office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also write or call. Letters written in Spanish should be mailed to the Plans office in New York. Telephone calls requesting assistance in Spanish should be directed to the Plans office in New York whose telephone number is 1-212-337-4900 or by calling the tolf free number 1-888-424-4949. July2002 �FDCThreat Continued from page 3 ability" in ownership. He said it is realistic to set and enforce tough standards. Vines went into detail about Liberia's refusal to cooperate with various United Nations sanctions and inquiries. Speaking of FOCs, Vines said, "They offer a high level of corporate secrecy and are easy to obtain. Some flags appear to be particularly inviting for illicit arms trade networks." Following are some additional highlights of the testimony, in order of presentation. Full transcripts are available on the internet at http://www.house.gov/hasc/sch edules/2002 .html. 'ft Should Be Shut Down' Focusing on the atrocities committed in Liberia and the funding role of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), Rep. Wolf stated, "It is critical that we are able to guarantee that the Liberian flag registry revenues are transparent and are going toward the needs [of] the people of Liberia, who have suffered so much. If we cannot guarantee this, it should be shut down." He submitted several reports for the official record, and declared that they "lead to one conclusion in the past the Liberian-flag registry has been implicated in contributing to the continued reign of Charles Taylor, the leader one of the most brutal, murderous and dangerous regimes in the world. In short, there is blood on the flag." Beyond the humanitarian concern, Rep. Wolf concluded, "the links between al Qaeda and other international terrorist activity and Charles Taylor put this entire matter U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) in a new light. We need a guarantee that Charles Taylor can no longer exploit this resource. A financial relationship no longer just supports a brutal African dictator causing misery for a far away people; it tacitly supports a terrorist organization dedicated to the destruction of the United States." maritime homeland security." He added, "The massive flow of people and goods across our maritime borders helps fuel our economy, but also serves as a potential conduit for terrorists and weapons of mass destruction. As an open society, our nation's harbor complexes are accessible to thousands of maritime workers and ships from all corners of the world. The challenge we face today is balancing the security and economic needs of our country. "This can only be done by filtering out potential terrorist activities from a massive steam of legitimate commerce. A key in meeting this challenge is better awareness of the cargo entering the country and the people who own, operate and service the thousands of vessels enter- 'Significant Challenge' The agency's assistant commandant for marine safety and environmental protection, Rear Adm. Pluta noted that "with more than 7,500 foreign-flag ships originating from 92 different flag States making approximately 51,000 port calls annually, the United States faces a significant challenge. There are two areas of concern - vessel safety and 'You Work For A Murderer' U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter has a way of cutting straight to the heart of the matter. He repeatedly did so during last month's hearing on FOCs, but never more memorably than near the end of the lengthy inquiry. Speaking directly to Yoram Cohen, CEO of the Liberian ship registry, Hunter said, "You work for a guy (Liberia President Charles Taylor) who's a murderer." Hunter also said, in response to Cohen's assertions that the U.S. could depend on Liberian-flagged ships in times of crisis, "I'd think it's a sad day for the U.S. if we're depending on Liberia for our security." Defining an FOC David Cockroft, general secretary of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), submitted testimony for last months hearing on flags of convenience, also known as runaway flags. He opened with an incisive profile of FOCs that is especially instructive for those just familiarizing themselves with this crucial issue. His remarks also are an effective refresher for those already acquainted with runaway flags. Portions of Cockrofts testimony follow: Under international law, every ship must sail under a flag of a state, and the ship carries the nationality of the flag it flies. A ship's flag provides the protection of a government while on the high seas. At the same time, flag states are responsible for exercising effective jurisdiction and control in administrative, technical and social matters over the ships flying their flag. They are responsible for ensuring safety, training and maritime pollution standards and minimum social conditions on board their ships and can raise revenue by imposing taxes on vessel owners. Traditionally, most flag states had strict nationality rules for both the shipowner and crew. However, since the Second World War, a number of countries began the practice of effectively renting out their country's flag to shipowners of any nationality, guaranteeing the absolute minimum of rules, regulations and taxes. These are called 'flags of convenience' (FOCs), also known as open registries. Today, approximately 30 countries effectively rent their country's flag to shipowners of any national- July2002 ity, guaranteeing secrecy and noninterference. These countries regard having a register as solely a method of earning revenue and have no interest in maritime transport other than the revenue that accrues from allowing foreign shipowners to fly their flag. They profit from their shipping register because they accept fees but do not effectively exercise control over the ships in their fleet or the companies owning these vessels. This is in stark contrast to the practice in major maritime nations and in other countries where the right to fly the national flag is subject to stringent conditions and involves far reaching obligations. In fact, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has estimated that the cost advantages of using a flag-of-convenience vessel rather than a genuine national flag ship was up to one million dollars a year even if all international safety and social standards were scrupulously observed. In addition to lax company requirements and any meaningful regulation of the shipping or company operation, FOCs offer inexpensive registration, low or nonexistent taxation, and the freedom to employ cheap labor from any country. The FOC system enables some shipowners to secure an unfair competitive advantage over their competitors by the avoidance of taxation and social security requirements; by allowing the shipowner to determine the extent to which the requirements set out in applicable international instruments are complied with-including those related to fundamental human and trade union rights and to the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment; reductions in manning levels to the point where it is impossible to undertake essential maintenance, and flexibility in the choice of the nationality of the crew; and, undercutting high standard traditional registers. Essentially, the FOC system provides a hiding place for shipowners to avoid the restrictions of international law, where states sell their sovereignty to those wishing to avoid flag state interference in safety, environmental or labor standards and the transparency of their corporate structure. A culture of secrecy and evasion and lack of transparency of ownership and control permeates the FOC system. Under the system, the registered owner of most ships is a 'shell company' set up for the sole purpose of owning that one ship. In turn, the registered owner is often owned by another company that may itself be registered in another country with very liberal company laws. The use of bearer shares, nominee directors and corporate directors within international business corporations creates a complex web which may stretch across a number of jurisdictions and makes tracing who is actually behind the operation almost impossible. This corporate structure that works well for shipowners, as well as for criminals and terrorists, allows the shipowner the ability to disappear from any accountability that may be attached to him through vessel ownership. If anything goes wrong, the company ceases to exist and no information is forthcoming .... Most FOCs do not require the provision of audited accounts, including some of the largest regis- U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert (left), U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Paul J. Pluta ing the U.S. every year. The solution will require ready access to detailed and accurate information, and sharing that information more effectively among our federal agencies and with our domestic and international partners in both the private and public sectors. The dynamics of a global economy and the resultant demands on our transportation system will require a continued coordinated national and international effort." 'We Know Who Owns Our Ships' The maritime administrator discussed the threat posed by FOCs and emphasized the need to strengthen the U.S.-flag fleet. "Our heightened need for homeland security requires that we examine the potential impact of the lack of transparency within open registries, which could ultimately lead to a serious threat to our nation's safety and security .... A shipowner who registers his or her vessel in an open registry does not need to have any connection or link to the country sponsoring the registry. As a result, the flag of convenience regimes can inadvertently open the door for criminal and terrorist activity that would be impossible under the U.S.-flag registry or David Cockroft ITF General Secretary ters-for example, Panama, Liberia, Bahamas and Belize. A number do not reveal the names of shareholders or directors .... It is both easy and very inexpensive for an owner to hide behind a string of companies. Bearer shares are permitted in half of the countries concerned- for example, in Panama, Liberia, Bahamas, Belize and Honduras. This is certainly not a culture that promotes the spread of meaningful information concerning the shipping activities of any company or owner under the FOC system. Further, in almost all of the FOC registries, there exists a level of secrecy regarding shareholders that also makes it very difficult to trace an owner. Confidentiality is a provision in the law for many of these countries .... Fundamental to the FOC system is a total lack of transparency. In fact, this corporate structure underpins the FOC system and affects not only the viability of merchant shipping but has considerable negative implications for the wider civil society and order as it facilitates transnational criminal activities and terrorism. other reputable flag states with high standards like the United States." Capt. Schubert said that U.S. crews employed on U.S.-flag ships "provide the pool of seafarers needed for both commercial and government sealift fleets in times of national emergency or crisis." He continued, "The credible presence of a U.S.-flag fleet of vessels in larger numbers in international trade provides the U.S. government with the greatest influence in international bodies that create international standards of conduct with respect to shipping safety, as well as commerce .... Now more than ever, our presence as a flag state is critical to our national interests. If we lost all our U.S.-flag vessels to open registries tomorrow, our presence in the international maritime arena would be diminished to that of a port state only - at a tremendous cost to U.S. national security and economic interests. Schubert acknowledged that "encouraging shipowners to return to the U.S. flag is a daunting task, especially when compared to the economic advantages of open registries. However, the best way to protect our homeland and national security interests across the globe is a strong U.S.-flag fleet manned by U.S. citizen mariners. If we did not have the Jones Act , cargo preference, and the MSP and VISA programs, I can assure you it is unlikely that ships would remain under US.flag, and the U.S.-citizen mariner pool needed by the Department of Defense in times of national emergency or war would disappear. "Many maritime scholars, industry experts and some members of Congress have suggested a complete reexamination of the tax laws which govern merchant shipping in order to create more incentives for investment by shipowners to return to the U.S. flag. These and other options to increase the number of vessels under U.S. registry should be fully explored and given the highest consideration. "In today's environment, we should not compromise our security. In the United States we know who owns our ships, who operates them and who crews them. There is no better assurance to our nation's national security interests than a strong U.S.-flag Merchant Marine." FOC = Hiding Place Representing the SIU and the ITF (an international federation of 594 transport trade unions in 136 countries representing approximately 5 million transport workers), Heindel said the FOC system "provides a hiding place for shipowners to avoid the restrictions of international law, where states sell their sovereignty to those wishing to avoid flag state interference in safety, environmental or labor standards and the transparency of their corporate structure. "And herein lies one of the most serious deficiencies with the FOC system - the lack of transparency in corporate structure - that both the ITF and SIU view as a facilitator of Continued on page 14 Seafarers LOS 9 �Videos of Lost German Sub Help Re-Write WWil History When many Americans think of the role played by the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II, they immediately conjure up an image of the D-Day invasion at Normandy Beach or the convoy of Allied ships, known as the Murmansk Run, which delivered supplies to Russian troops. Fewer remember the ships that were sunk by German Uboats off our own coast, many of them near the mouth of the Mississippi River. On July 30, 1942, one such vessel- the 375foot passenger freighter Robert E. Lee- was transporting war refugees from Europe as well as survivors from previous torpedo attacks. There were 406 persons aboard, including the crew, and 4 7 tons of cargo, when, only 45 miles to the mouth of the Mississippi River, the ship was fired upon and sunk by a 20-foot long torpedo from U-boat 166. Fortunately-and miraculously--only 25 people (10 crew members and 15 passengers) died aboard the Robert E. Lee. The 381 survivors were able to make it to rafts or lifeboats. The final resting place of the Robert E. Lee was previously known; the whereabouts of U-boat 166 after firing its torpedo, however, has remained a mystery. The U.S. government has claimed all along that a small U.S. Coast Guard twin-engine airplane sank the 252-foot sub in 120 feet of water two days after the Robert E. Lee went down, resulting in the loss of all 52 members of the submarine crew. And, in fact, the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Fla. has put that plane on display. But no trace of the U-boat has ever been found-until last spring. That's when, during pipeline surveys in the Gulf of Mexico by BP and Shell Oil Co., gray shapes appeared on the sonar screen just about a mile northeast of the Robert E. Lee. The two oil companies paid for additional exploration by an 18-foot long sophisticated, unmanned submarine, which confirmed that the cigar-shaped sonar image was, indeed, the wreckage of the U-166. The German sub, broken into two pieces, is lying in the silt under 5,000 feet of water. The video clearly shows the conning tower and massive damage consistent with a direct hit by a depth charge. s 10 Seafarers LOG Port of New Bedford Re-Writing History It is now believed that the Coast Guard plane actually dropped its load on the U-171 , an identical sub to the U-166. The U-171 eventually made its way back to Europe and was eventually destroyed later that year when it accidentally entered a minefield in the Bay of Biscay. "I think we can say with 98 percent certainty, the patrol plane did not attack the U-166. Instead it was the U-171 ," said Martin Morgan of the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans. Video provided during the pipeline survey by the remotely operated submarine proves that the U-166 was attacked by a U.S. attack cruiser, the Patrol Corvette 566, a 173-foot steel-hulled Navy patrol craft that had been commissioned in June 1942 and was half a mile away from the sinking Robert E. Lee. It tried to chase the German sub and succeeded in rolling several 300-pound depth charges off the stem. But there was no evidence or indication-no debris or oil slick-that the PC-566 had been successful in hitting the U-boat, so it circled back to pick up some of the survivors from the Robert E. Lee. The crew of the PC-566 believed they were right on top of the U-166 and wondered how they could have missed sinking it. Now, however, following the underwater surveys, it appears as if the PC-566 did, in fact, hit its mark. The U-166 was the only submarine sunk in the Gulf of Mexico during the war. BP and Shell Oil have decided to re-route their pipeline a mile to the west, as a result of the findings. The German government has declared the wreckage of the U-166 a war grave, and it is likely that whatever remains of its 52 crew members will not be disturbed. Jahn W. Brawn Cruises into the Past In the dark, early days of World War II, Allied merchant ships were being sunk far faster than they could be built. Soon, the vital sea lanes would be closed and the fate of Europe sealed. America's answer to this great challenge was the Liberty ship. In 18 emergency shipyards around the country, a huge fleet of more than 2, 700 identical freighters were built in record time between 1941 and 1945 to carry the cargo and troops needed to win the war. Of those 2, 700 vessels, two still remain: the Jeremiah 0 'Brien is displayed in near mint condition in San Francisco, and the John W. Brown home port is Baltimore. Project Liberty Ship is an allvolunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the John W. Brown as a living memorial and museum ship honoring the men and women who built the great American wartime merchant fleet and the merchant mariners and Naval Armed Guards who sailed them. The Brown was built in 1942 and had an active and distinguished war record. It made one voyage as a standard cargo-carrying Liberty ship and then became the first of 220 Liberty ships to see service as a limited capacity troopship, carrying almost 10,000 military personnel of the Allied powers as well as two shiploads of Axis prisoners. It served at AroundtJJe Anzio, was in Naples during numerous German bombing raids and made the D-Day invasion of Southern France in 1944. Numerous ships in the same convoy were sunk or damaged by Uboats or enemy aircraft, but the John W Brown survived unscathed. Today, it is the last surviving operational troopship of World War II. After the war, the Liberty ship carried cargo across the North Atlantic to help rebuild the shattered European nations and, in December 1946, was loaned by the Maritime Commission to the City of New York to serve as a floating high school, where it was lovingly cared for by thousands of students and by the many dedicated instructors who operated the nation's only nautical high school. The Brown s career as a schoolship ended in 1982 and, after unsuccessful attempts to berth the vessel in New York, it went on display in Baltimore. With the continued help of Project Liberty Ship, the John W. Brown is not only a museum ship and a great educational tool- it can still steam on its own power. Restored to steaming condition in 1991, the Brown made its first Chesapeake Bay cruise that September. Since that first Bay trip, more than 30,000 people have "cruised into history" aboard the historic World War II Liberty ship, which has made more than 40 passenger-carrying voyages, including visits this spring to sites of different WWII Liberty ship shipyards- Savannah, Brunswick and Jacksonville. It has steamed as far north as Halifax, Nova Scotia and in 2000, made a 31h-month voyage to the Great Lakes. A special troopship reenactment will take place on Veterans Day in Baltimore. Anyone interested in signing on with Project Liberty Ship or joining in the experience of cruising into history, may call (410) 661-1550 or visit their web site at www.liberty-ship.com. Following a payoff on the Energy Enterprise, SIU New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois (second from left) meets with crew members. From the left are AB Alberto Lima, Francois, Cook Wilfredo Perez and Chief Steward Francisco Delgado. GVA Richard Molina Blackman takes the English proficiency test at the union hall in New Bedford. Bosun Jerry Che11e participates in a meeting aboard the Energy Enterprise when the vessel paid off in Bray on Point, Mass. Right: Nidia Pereira, the secretary at the New Bedford union hall, gives member Tony Curran the necessary paperwork for a visit to the clinic. Shark Attacks: Seafarer Urges SIU Members To Use Caution When Entering Ocean Waters There were 76 unprovoked shark attacks in the United States last year, nearly half of them in Florida, according to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville. But the Atlantic Coast of the U.S. is not the only area in which sharks have been injuring innocent bathers. Just within the past few months, shark attacks have been reported in Florida, Australia, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Hawaii. SIU member Robert Cartmel of Honolulu sent the Seafarers LOG several recent articles from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and the Honolulu Advertiser about a number of shark attacks off the Hawaiian islands, and he urged all Seafarers to watch for sharks at sea and to be particularly careful when entering the water. While the ISAF notes that the relative risk of a shark attack is very small, those risks can be further reduced by heeding the following advice: • Always stay in groups since sharks are more likely to attack a solitary individual. • Do not wander too far from shore-this isolates an individual and additionally places one far away from assistance. • Avoid being in the water during darkness or twilight hours when sharks are most active. • • • • • • • • Do not enter the water if bleeding from an open wound. Do not wear shiny jewelry because the reflected light resembles the sheen of fish scales. Avoid waters with known sewage and those being used by sport or commercial fishermen, especialy if there are signs of bait fishes or feeding activity. Sightings of porpoises do not indicate the absence of sharks-both often eat the same food. Use extra caution when waters are murky (although sharks will attack in crystal-clear water as well). Refrain from excess splashing and do not allow pets in the water because of their erratic movements. Exercise caution when occupying the area between sandbars or near steep dropoffsthese are prime hangouts for sharks. Do not enter the water if sharks are known to be present, and evacuate the water if sharks are seen. July2002 �ON THE GREAT LAKES Great Lakes Seafarers, including OS John Logan, OS Jesse Hernandes and OS Dean Parks, show their support for Operating Engineers Local 324 against Turn-Key, which, they claim, is not paying wages and fringe benefits as established in the Great Lakes region. Bill Mulcahy is the bosun aboard the H. Lee White. At Work With the SIU ABOARD THE CHESAPEAKE IN DIEGO GARCIA IN THE NORFOLK HALL In the comfortable Norfolk hall, Walter "Hooks" Pallard (left) and retired member Morris "Bo" Williams share their sailing experiences. Rafael Clarke AB Passing the time with fellow retirees are Hayward Lee, Freddie Williams, Mack Young , Melvin McCray and Edward Martin. Almarca Arriola Steward Assistant Below: Chatting Herman "Chubby" Hall, the maintenance manager in the Norfolk hall, are retired member Plummer Hendricks and Chief Cook Edward Wallace. Above : Chief Cook Kelvin ·Fisher waits for the next job call. Abdulrahman Al-Okaish AB Steven J. Kendrick AB July2002 Seafarers LOii 11 �When most SID-crewed ships pull into port for a they are met by a boarding patrolman, who can updat crew members on any important issues of the day an answer any contractual questions they may have. But the vessels are stationed in Guam (in the Pacific) and Garcia (in the Indian Ocean), that personal contact is difficult to achieve. The situation has been alleviated in Guam, followi 2000 opening of a hall there under the direction of P Agent Matthew Holley. Nevertheless, when Sill Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone wanted to experi firsthand the activites taking place on the island, he warmly welcomed by the membership. Marrone and Holley attended Maritime Day cere at the Seaman's Club and talked to crew members ab some of the ships about the importance of SPAD and continuation of a strong U.S.-flag fleet. Clockwise from top: The USNS Chesapeake, A 1C William H. Pitsenbarger, Cape Jacob and Sagamore are just four of the many vessels in Diego Garcia that were serviced by SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell recently. Others, not pictured, are the USNS Dahl, USNS Charlton, USNS Watkins, USNS Gunnery Sgt. Fred W. Stockham, James Anderson, Lt. Col. John U.D. Page, Bernard F. Fisher, SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr., USNS Red Cloud, USNS Pomeroy, USNS Watson, William Baugh, Pvt. Franklin J. Phillips and American Cormorant. Maritime Day celebrations took place on Diego Garcia, complete with a specially decorated cake. Below, Chief Steward Jim Battista serves dinner aboard the USNS Watson. Wayne Wilson, chief steward on board the Cape Jacob, prepares lunch in the shipboard galley. 12 Seafarers LOB This is one of the many launches used by the U.S. Navy to provide transportation between the shore in Diego Garcia and the anchored ships. July2002 �ayoff, ~the when Diego more tig the rt :nee as onies ~ard the In the aftermath of the terrorist activites of September 11, port security also was a prime topic. Much of the same information was disseminated by SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell when he visited many of the ships in the Diego Garcia area. He noted that there is a slow, steady buildup of equipment and supplies on the island since the U.S. began attacks in Afghanistan in the war on terrorism, and the expectations are that this isolated island will be one of the most crucial operations in that war with regard to air power, supplies and logistics for U.S. military activity in the Middle East region. The ships prepositioned in Guam and in Diego Garcia are on stand-by alert, ready to sail at a moment's notice to provide ammunition, stores, vehiSIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone (center) is cles and other material needed flanked by Chief Steward William Kane and Bosun by American military ground Robert M. Cando aboard the Sgt. William R. Button. forces in times of rapid deployment. SIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone talked with Seafarers aboard some of the ships that are stationed in Guam. Above, he meets with crew members on the Sgt. William R. Button, informing them of current activites within the maritime industry, as well as discussing the everyday life aboard a prepositioned vessel in Guam. A hearty "Hafa Adai" (welcome) was given to SIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone aboard the Lt. Col. Calvin P. Titus by (from left) deck department members Andy Guiterrez, Richard Hannon, Dan Bratta, Randy Travis, Tom Morgan and Kelly Doyle. Left Oiler Robert Stafford (left) and DEU Jesse Toves both drop by the SIU hall in Guam to register after getting off the SP5 Eric G Gibson. Crew members aboard the Enterprise include (from left) Bosun Robert Wilson, AB George Moxley and SA Nagi Saeed. Cook/Baker Gregory Williams adds some whipped cream to complete the dessert offering on the Sgt. William R. Button. The crew aboard the Pacifica was very happy to see SIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone (sixth from left) during his recent visit to the area. Ju/y2002 Frances C.T. Booker (left), secretary at the SIU hall in Guam, boards the Lt. Col. Calvin P. Titus to meet with Bosun Michael Sinclair and drop off some paperwork. AB Ondongee Pegram checks in for a job at the SIU hall in Guam with his three-year-old daughter, A'zhanea, in tow. Seafal'el'S LOS 13 �Runaway Flags Continued from page 9 • transnational criminal activities and terrorism. FOC vessels have been linked to the registration of hijacked ships, phantom ships, fraudulent mariner documentation, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing, illegal alien smuggling and, most recently to international terrorism." He said that the lack of transparency in the corporate structure of FOCs "is a threat to national and maritime security. One can also posture that the nautical prerogative of an American owner registering a vessel under a flag of convenience that ignores all legitimate safety, security, environmental and social concerns is similarly a threat to U.S. maritime and defense security." Heindel (along with others who testified) took issue with so-called effective control, the risky notion that foreign-flagged, U.S.-owned vessels readily will be available - and useful - to America in times of crisis. In addition to asserting that most of the vessels in that category wouldn't be militarily useful even if they were available, Heindel pointed out the "potential changes in attitudes of the FOC host countries and crews make availability and responsiveness questionable. We must remember that FOC vessels are crewed by a plethora of nationals Philippine, Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, Russian, Ukrainian and South Korean - as well as those from other foreign countries that could pose a threat to U.S. security. . .. The SIU advances that we must, as an international leader of the free world, have the means under our own flag, with our own American crews and under our own control to fulfill our commitments and supply our military programs." ial to Security The chairman of the International Commission on Shipping (ICONS) and a senior researcher for Human Rights Watch, Morris said that transparency in shipping is fundamental to security. "It is difficult to [envision] the establishment of any reliable system of ensuring the true identity of ship owners/controllers and mariners based on the present regime of offshore registers," he sated. "An essential first step in establishing a reliable and effective identification system should be an examination of each of the offshore registers to determine who are the ship owners and where are they domiciled .... "There is little doubt that the failure of the industry to move forward to a more transparent style of operation in common with other forms of transport has been a factor in the failure of governments to understand the needs of the industry. The secrecy surrounding the tasks of classification societies, inspection reports for insurers, charterers, flag state investigations, the incidence of work related illnesses and non-fatal injuries at sea all combine to cover up the evils of substandard shipping. Such information is readily available in shore-based industries as essential management tools." Morris said that "cutthroat, destructive competition in freight rates is the underlying cause of substandard shipping, crew exploitation and crew abuse. It has been facilitated by the ease with which substandard operators can avoid ship safety and crew competence requirements by shopping around among flag states, classification societies, insurers, manning agencies, ship operators and port state control authorities without being held to account." He also noted that while gathering information for an intemation- 14 Seafarers LOS ally acclaimed ICONS report, "We were appalled by the nature of some of the practices inflicted upon seafarers and their families. In the course of the commission's bearings, ICONS was told repeatedly of cases of cheating of seafarers, blacklisting of seafarers, abandonment of seafarers, manipulation of the remittance of family allotments, reduced contractual compensation entitlements linked to 'quit claims' and general releases, and placement fees for jobs. The worst features include delayed or non-payment of wages, denial of adequate food and accommodation, denial of medical treatment and rest time, physical and psychological abuses, sexual abuse and abandonment .... Many of the abuses have been known to the shipping industry, charterers and cargo owners for a long time. They are facilitated by the obsessive secrecy surrounding the industry that does not apply in other forms of transport." Transiting the Panama Canal Aboard the ITB Phi1adelphia Jose Ramirez is the pumpman on the /TB Philadelphia. Before heading for a payoff in Texas, the ITB Philadelphia had to sail through the Panama Canal-always an exciting trip for all crew members. These photos were snapped aboard the Sheridan Transportation Co. vessel during that voyage and while the crew took part in a routine shipboard fire drill. Avoiding Scrutiny In meticulous detail, Vines, also a senior researcher for Human Rights Watch, relayed the role of FOCs in illegal activities. "Many ships use such flags to save costs, but also because arms dealers and their networks involved in this trade want to avoid scrutiny," he said. "Some flags of convenience provide ideal cover for setting up front companies. The operators also exploit weak controls on Bosun John Nichols (left) and AB transport. They often file false Chris Meier are dressed for the drill. manifests and submit fraudulent documents while sailing improperly registered ships to ply their trade. "The most dramatic recent example of a flag-of-convenience ship being used for gunrunning was in January 2002 when the Tonganflagged general cargo ship the Karine A was seized in the Red Sea carrying 50 tons of arms and explosives, which Tsrael said was bound for Yasser Arafat's Palestinian Authority. Two months later another Tongan-flagged vessel, the Monica, was apprehended by the French navy while trying to transport 1,000 asylum seekers to Italy." Turning his attention to the Taking part in a fire and safety Liberian registry, Vines noted that drill are (from left) Chief Mate obtaining a Liberia flag "takes only Paul Schwartz, 3ra Mate Brian a couple of days and does not Belanger, 3rn Engineer Andrew require disclosure of share ownerAssistant Cook Mohamed Mosa Davis, AB Isaac Amissah and organizes the salad bar ingredients. ship or the names of the applicant AB Naptali Lopez. company's directors. There is no requirement for any annual reports or audits. Such a system is attractive for gunrunning, where the real owner of a particular ship is hard to identify and therefore difficult to hold accountable. "The trade, of course, depends on the ability of clients or their patrons to pay, whether in cash or precious gems or-as the Liberia panel found was the trend in Liberia-through direct bank transfers to arms traffickers from government accounts or those of private business interests allied to the government." Vines went on to explain how Liberia's weapons purchases from 1999 to 2001 were mainly financed by off-budget spending by the Liberian government, or payments made from revenue that bypassed the central bank and was therefore not accounted for in the budget. "In particular, income received from the U.S.-based Liberian International Shipping and Corporate Registry (LISCR) was used to pay for illegal arms shipments." Among other insightful accounts about Liberia, Vines noted that when a U.N. panel attempted to check the accounts of that nation's Bureau of Maritime Affairs in April 2002, "it was not able to do so. The panel was informed that a generator had broken down and that it would be From the left are AB Naptali Lopez, 3rn Mate Brian Belanger, GUDE Adrian Davis, Pumpman Jose Ramirez, repaired only after the panel had AB Isaac Amissah, DEU Roger Abramson, Bosun John Nichols, Chief Mate Paul Schwartz, T. Hopkins and left Liberia." Assistant Cook Mohamed Mosa. July2002 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MAY 16 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTALSffiPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Port 25 11 33 14 13 19 0 3 3 1 15 14 5 15 19 15 3 0 1 2 6 30 l 33 27 270 5 8 3 5 25 14 0 2 6 6 1 13 23 41 12 3 4 10 11 27 12 172 o Baltimore 4 ~uam o 0 3 0 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville 5 4 18 9 14 New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Port Algonac Baltimore 25 9 7 3 13 11 12 5 4 3 10 2 5 5 12 4 17 13 11 142 3 11 7 108 0 0 Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Pllerto Rico .San Francisco _~.!. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 11 15 25 7 9 15 12 1 4 2 26 l 19 23 173 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 6 3 2 2 6 1 10 16 26 11 10 19 4 8 5 2 6 16 2 5 24 10 16 16 130 174 2 3 6 1 5 6 12 1 5 0 5 0 0 6 53 2 2 2 2 5 0 3 6 5 3 4 1 6 3 3 2 50 2 9 4 19 9 121 5 21 49 12 21 7 3 4 4 9 1 0 I 2 2 1 6 48 11 0 3 68 17 36 54 27 10 6 9 13 5 2 2 10 11 0 16 12 125 4 17 46 5 55 50 471 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 4 1 0 12 5 14 12 2 6 6 2 3 11 2 0 6 0 2 0 0 5 5 2 2 9 7 0 3 1 7 8 3 0 0 0 2 3 3 3 3 36 3 18 17 50 16 20 2 0 1 0 4 3 4 1 l 7 9 0 3 1 0 3 3 0 0 32 7 11 4 0 15 0 19 17 126 2 0 0 l 0 0 2 35 0 18 0 3 Boston ..................... Friday: August 9, September 6 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: August 14, September 11 43 33 3 7 9 17 2 Honolulu .................Friday: August 16, September 13 3 2 Houston .................. Monday: August 12, September 9 14 8 8 4 30 25 272 25 36 243 l . 2 13 27 12 14 7 3 16 . 24 .· 20 15 16 18 6 16 7 7 3 5 6 16 3 20 15 227 3 11 6 2 3 9 I 5 Baltimore ................ Thursday: August 8, September 5 20 40 0 0 18 Algonac .................. Friday: August 9, September 6 10 16 0 10 13 2 3 2 2 2 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: August 8, September 5 Jersey City .............. Wednesday: August 21, September 18 Mobile .................... Wednesday: August 14, September 11 0 0 I 6 0 14 10 67 :New Orleans ........... Tuesday: August 13, September 10 3 5 3 12 3 . New York................Tue8day: Augusf6, September 3 5 Norfolk ......·:.; ... , .. :\.:Thursday: August 8. September 5 Philadelphia.~ ...... ::.,,Weqnesday: San Francisco .........Thursday: August 15~. ~epte:rnt,Jer 12 4 San Juan .................. Thursday: August 8, September 5 1 6 4 10 21 17 181 8 101 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 18 6 0 8 24 3 4 8 14 34 9 12 26 0 0 10 7 3 20 14 5 5 4 38 1 34 2 5 1 7 1 41 10 277 76 ~~~~ 8 11 6 2 4 0 2 28 35 2 8 2 30 2 8 2 19 6 176 14 0 3 0 24 0 16 0 509 20 Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico 0 2 3 San Francisco 5 0 5 3 51 636 0 l 3 2 2 8 12 14 5 0 9 l 3 2 0 4 () 1 3 7 l 0 0 0 0 St. Louis ................. Friday: August 16, September 13 Savannah ................ Friday: August 9, September 6 Tacoma ................... Friday: August 23, September 20 Wilmington ...............Tuesday: August 20* Monday: September 16 *(change created by Paul Hall birthday holiday) Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals 9 7 SERGIO CASTELLANOS 1 2 Please contact your brother at (773) 728-8331 or write to him at 4830 North Hoyne Street, Chicago, IL 60640. 0 0 1 3 JOHN WILLIAMS Scott Heginbotham would like to get in touch with John Williams, who was last known to be sailing MSC. Please contact Scott at MIV MaerskArizona, c/o Maersk Lines, Ltd., 120 Corporate Blvd., Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502-4952. 53 ~~- 0 2 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 7 1 -~--- 14 8 3 1 4 64 46 42 6 27 4 15 4 21 0 30 27 387 784 5 9 188 0 4 2 0 17 86 3 79 0 27 0 11 85 400 411 311 169 246 1,060 867 0 2 3 5 2 3 10 1 4 0 0 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. A1TENTION SEAFARERS: 63 20 5 36 7 27 2 32 15 338 22 --- 27 14 2 0 3 7 10 0 6 August 7, September 4 Port Ever~lades....t-~Th~rsday: August 15, September 12 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 Piney Point ............. Monday: August 5 Tuesday: September 3* *(change created by Labor Day holiday) 26 0 5 0 10 33 0 1 0 10 13 1 0 0 0 0 7 6 6 4 3 6 0 3 3 8 23 July2002 0 August & September 2002 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters New Bedford .......... Tuesday: August 20, September 17 0 5 0 0 l· Totals All Departments 2 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 3 0 1 0 10 5 8 6 7 2 5 5 84 69 24 54 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 5 l Tacoma Wilmington Totals 15 15 5 12 7 Port St:Louis Trip Reliefs ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac · Mobile . JUNE 15, 2002 cr;l(T'lltl/£ ra r11E SEAt=A~E~S POL.tTICAL.. ,ACTION OONAT\ON Seafarers LOG 15 �. 1V1'1U Monthly Shipping A Registration Report Sealann lntemational Union Directory MAY2002 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED J-0bn Fay, &ecutive Vice President AU Groups Group I Group II David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL smPPED Group Ill Group I All Groups Group II REGISTERED ON BEACH Group Ill Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts ' Trip Reliefs All Groups Group I Group II Group ill Tom Orzechowski, Pice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Yice President Gulf Coast Nicbolas J. Mar.rooe, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, :Vice President Government Services . Rene Lioeanjie, Vice President al Large .. Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 5 1 2 3 9 3 0 17 1 1 7 0 0 2 0 5 0 1 0 12 3 2 58 0 8 3 2 2 7 3 4 0 3 24 0 0 2 5 11 3 14 0 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 2 53 0 0 0 11 41 5 9 7 28 1 113 8 5 2 2 7 0 7 0 4 0 0 18 2 6 0 2 0 18 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794·4988 ALTON 325 Market St, Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St, # 1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston Houston 4 5 Harvey, LA 1 3 New York Norfolk San Pedro 2 6 0 GUAM P.O. Boi23121, Bariigada, Guanr 96921 125 Sunny Plaza~ Sui~ .3QJ;E. Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning~ G-uanr 96911 (671) 647-1350 HONOLULU 6o6 Kalibi St.; Honolulu, HI 96819 (S-08) 845-5222 BOUSXON 122 I Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 . . JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 (9D4) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 Savannah Tacoma Totals l 0 5 3 28 5 0 ' Harvey, LA 2 6 0 • 1 ~~Pedro 5 0 f Qo Savannah Tacoma Totals 0 0 0 0 0 Norfolk Houston 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 Saoturce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST.Wms 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St., Savannah, GA 3140 l (912) 238-4958 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 W1LM1NGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 Seafarers LOG 21 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 22 0 1 4 24 3 0 10 0 11 1 22 0 8 14 0 2 76 35 0 0 18 0 1 2 5 • 6 4 4 0 0 12 o ' ' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---·-<·•~·.-.....- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 6 2 16 A··.4 _,..,,,t" 1 3 5 19 0 '.: J,,:,i,. ,:,,, 16 -1 2 0 1 5 0 50 15 9 2 12 5 1 23 10 41 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 2 2 2 3 0 3 Harvey, LA Totals All Departments 0 10 2 I Port NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 {215) 336-3818 16 4 Boston 0 ·:o 2 New York 1 5 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston' Houston Savannah Tacoma Totals NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 7 0 3 0 6 Port MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Jsland Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767 0 0 0 0 ·~-~-~ New York Norfolk San Pedro NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 0 0 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 3 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 11 0 5 1 13 1 6 0 7 5 5 10 6 1 0 34 89 159 109 118 28 29 52 2 2 125 328 227 154 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 23 0 6 39 0 43 1 3 22 8 4 46 4 13 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the Seafarers LOG by Pensioner Biagio A. Caruso of Merced, Calif. The one on the far right was taken in June 1934 aboard the SS Orizaba, a Ward Line vessel. Caruso is standing at left. His best friend, Jackie McCoy, is in front. The other picture is of Caruso, taken one year ago on his 85th birthday. Caruso joined the union in San Francisco and sailed in the steward department. His first ship was the President Wilson. He retired in 1980. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 207 46. Photographs will be returned, if so requested . July2002 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. leven Seafarers are announcing their retirements this month. Seven of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division and four navigated the inland waterways. Two of the retirees worked in the deck department, four shipped in the engine department and six sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. E DEEP SEA ABDUL AZIZ, 65, started his SIU career in 1964, joining in the port of Baltimore. His first ship was the Transeastern, operated by Transeastern Shipping. Born in Arabia, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Aziz last worked aboard the Sea-Land Leader. Brooklyn, N .Y. is his home. JAMESR. BOYLE, 65 , hails from New York. Brother Boyle joined the Seafarers in 1979 in San Francisco. He first went to sea aboard the Santa Mariana, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. The steward department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1995. He last worked on the Cape Mohican. Brother Boyle lives in San Francisco. JIMMIE C. COOMBS, 62, started his SIU career in 1967 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Coombs' initial voyage was aboard Bloomfield Steamship's Neva West. A native of West Virginia, he shipped in the engine depart- Editors Note: The following union brothers and sisters, all members of the NMU and participants in the NMU P ension Trust, went on pension since January. Their names appear alphabetically and according to the month in which their retirements became effective. February Charles Clark May Joseph Bell teems Wilson Holmes Jay¥Jchell George.Snay Joe LHuiett William D. Orr Ramon Ortiz Jam~s March Miguel Aponte . Simmons Berlin eyDavis Manual Deafonseca '.,:John Pena ~, "'' lffetsort '.P~llaman ·':;\Vtµie Porter Ruben Thomp Claude C. Turley ADClr&w Holmes Charles Jackson Curtis Johnson Bruce Keene Juan Martinez FrankPapez Francesco Pipitone Sheldon Privin April Donald J. Barenhorst Carl W. Bennett Jr. Sandra Dace Willie V. Fowler Donovan Hall Eugene M. Jones Lewis D. Smith John Trachin June Jose Adames Robert Brown Frank Chavez Ralph Coffey Leon Hayes Carl Jones John Kish Niels Ladefoged Goerge Lewis Jose Marroquin Pedro Miranda Merrion Severan Surendar Singh Gumercindo Suazo Miguel Tirando \--/ If anyone would like to share an article or photograph with the LOG readership, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp springs, MD 20746. July2002 ment. Brother Coombs upgraded his skills in 197 6 and 1981 in Piney Point, Md. and last worked on the Overseas Juneau. He resides in Ocala, Fla. GURU KHALSA, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of New York. Brother Khalsa first shipped aboard Interocean Management Corp.'s Ft. Hoskins. The engine . department member worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions and was a frequent upgrader at the Seafarers training school. Brother Khalsa last worked aboard a Moran Towing vessel. Born in Colombia, he makes his home in Katy, Texas. SHAN KWEN MOON, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1989 in the port of Honolulu. Born in China, he worked primarily aboard American Hawaii Cruises vessels, including the SS Independence. The engine department member enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school last year. Brother Moon is a resident of Honolulu. YUN GAO PERNG, 69, started his SIU career in 1989 in the port of Honolulu. The steward department member worked primarily on vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises, the last being the SS Independence. Brother Perng upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lunde berg School of Seamanship last year. Born in China, he now calls Honolulu home. OLGA CONNIE VELASQUEZ, 69, began her career with the Seafarers in 1982 in San "'·'- Francisco. Her ~'\ initial voyage was aboard the Santa Maria, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Born in San Francisco, Sister Velasquez worked in the steward department. She upgraded her skills at the Seafarers training school in 1985. Her most recent voyage was on Matson Navigation's Matsonia. Sister Velasquez is a resident of Zephyr Cove, Nev. INLAND ANDREWM. CIDSHOLM, 46, was born in Miami. Boatman Chisholm joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of Piney Point, Md. He first shipped aboard a Hvide Marine vessel. Boatman Chisholm worked in both the engine and deck departments, last sailing on a vessel operated by Seabulk Tanker, Inc. He is a resident of Port Neches, Texas. JESSE B. GARDNER, 70, started his career with the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of Philadelphia. -""'"--------'Boatman Gardner shipped in the steward department and worked primarily aboard Express Marine, Inc. vessels. The U.S. Army veteran upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship last year. He lives in his native New Bern, N.C . MICHAEL H.O'KANE, 65, began his SIU career in 1974 in the port of Philadelphia. He first worked for the SIU aboard a Mariner Towing vessel. Boatman 0 'Kane shipped in the deck department. He last sailed on a vessel operated by Interstate Oil Transport Co. Boatman 0 'Kane is a resident of Abington, Pa. BETTY JEAN REICHERT, 64, started her career with the SIU in 1987. The Missouri ~----~ native shipped in the steward department. Boatman Reichert worked primarily on vessels operated by Orgulf Transport Co. She makes her home in Paducah, Ky. Reprinted from past issues of tfle:'.Se«Jfar~rs · toG Committee at its last meeting on June 2 t by a subcommittee consisting of Theodore W. 1940 Kheel, New York City labor-management arbi· The constitution adopted in 1939 provided trator; Lane Kirkland, executive assistant to for the establishment of two separate districts: AFL-CIO President George Meany; and J. the Atlantic District and the Gulf District, with Paul St. Sure, president of the Pacific Maritime two separate headrr.===============================::::;;i Association. Copies of quarters, one in New the SIU statement York and one in New were sent to the Orie-ans, and two sep· Department of Interior as well as to arate bookkeeping and financial systems. The JJ~t the members of the membership of the I ' '.A appropriate House two districts, in a 30and Senate commitday referendum vote, voted overwhelmingly to amalgamate the two districts. The amalgamation resolution which was adopted provides 1990 that the headquarters of the Atlantic and Gulf President Bush's decision to move American District will be in Washington, D.C. until the military forces into the Middle East propelJed next election, and that all of the financial and large numbers of seaUft vessels into the area of bookkeeping work shall be done in that office. conflict. Crewed by members of the Seafarers International Union and other American 1965 unions, privately operated ships under conThe SIU sharply challenged assertions by inter· tract to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) national oil company spokesmen that an oil and vessels in the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) import quota for American-flag merchant ves- were deployed to take part in Operation sels would be discriminatory and would invite Desert Shield, the Department of Defense retaliation by foreign maritime nations. A pro- name for the Pentagon's response to the posal that 30 percent of all crude oil and Persian Gulf crisis. petroleum imported into this country be The president's action was provoked by Iraq's reserved for American-flag ships was presented invasion of Kuwait and the threat of further to the President's Maritime Advisory Iraqi aggression directed towards Saudi Arabia. THJS MONTH r., SJU HJSYiC) ay 1 Seafarers LOG 17 �.. final Depa~ures DEEP SEA RICARDO ALVAREZ Brother Ricardo Alvarez, 65, passed away April 18. He joined the Seafarers in 1992 and first shipped aboard the SS Independence, an American Hawaii Cruises vessel. Born in Honduras, Brother Alvarez worked in all three departments and last went to sea on the Global Mariner. He lived in Bronx, N.Y. ROBERT BELL Pensioner Robert Bell, 71, died April 10. Brother Bell "' began his SIU career in 1947 in the port of New York.A member of the deck department, he fust shipped on the Martin M McCarver, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The Alabama-born mariner last went to sea aboard the Major Stephen J Pless, another Waterman ship. Brother Bell began collecting his pension in 1986 and made his home in Cantonment, Fla. WALTER BROWN Pensioner Walter Brown, 82, passed away March 21. Brother Brown started his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port ofNewYork. His initial voyage was aboard Alcoa Steamship Co. 's Alcoa Runner. Born in Alabama, he worked in the steward department. Brother Brown last went to sea on the Del Viento, a Delta Steamship vessel. He started collecting his retirement stipend in 1982 and was a resident of Mobile, Ala. CHRIS CAMPOS Brother Chris Campos, 30, died May 1. He joined the SIU in 1993 in the port of Piney Point, Md. A native of Texas, he first went to sea aboard the USNS Bold, a U.S. Marine Management vessel. Brother Campos worked in the deck department and last sailed on the Industrial Challenger. He lived in his native state in the city of Wharton. WILSON E. DIRLAM Pensioner Robert Wilson Dirlam, 88, passed away May 9. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in Detroit. Brother Dirlam's initial voyage was aboard Sinclair Oil Corp. 's Robin Gray. He sailed in both the deep sea and Great Lakes divisions. The Newark, N.J. native worked in the engine department and last sailed on the J T Hutchinson, an American Steamship vessel. Brother Dirlam began receiv ing his pension in 1979 and was a resident of Cherokee, Texas. AMERICO FARIA Pensioner Americo Faria, 78, died May 4. He joined the Seafarers in 18 Seafarers LOG 1959 in San Francisco. Brother Faria was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1944 to 1946. Born in New Bedford, Mass., Brother Faria shipped in the engine department. His last voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Trader. Brother Faria started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1993. He called Sacramento, Calif. home. [, AHMED HASSAN --=:::;::~;;::--1 Brother Ahmed Hassan, 65, passed away Feb. 13. He started his SIU career in 1980 in San Francisco. Brother Hassan first sailed on the Sea-Land Leader. Born in Yemen, he worked in all three departments and last shipped aboard the Maui, a Matson Navigation Co. vessel. Brother Hassan lived in Queens, N.Y. HELEN V. MARTIN Pensioner Helen V. Martin, 77, died April 24. Born in Rhode Island, Sister Martin started her career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) in 1957 in San Francisco. Her maiden voyage was aboard the SS Monterey. The steward department member also had)llany voyages aboard the SS Mariposa. Sister Martin spearheaded various events for "petticoat sailors" and members of other seniors' groups in her area after retiring. She was honored as the "Star of Lake County" (Calif.) and "Senior of the Year for 2001" in recognition of her dedicated service to seniors. Sister Martin began receiving compensation for her retirement in 1980. She lived in Clearlake Oaks, Calif. ANTONIO QUINTANA .-----=-:------, Pensioner Antonio Quintana, 67, passed away April 1. Brother Quintana began his career with the Seafarers in 1977 in the port 1t12=""-"-~"""""-'"'-" of New York. His first sea voyage was aboard the Overseas Joyce. Born in Las Marias, P.R., he worked in all three departments. Brother Quintana last went to sea on the Ambassador, a Crowley American Transport, Inc. vessel. He began receiving his pension in 2001 and resided in Kissimmee, Fla. ARTHUR SCOTT LUTHER DAVIDSON Pensioner Arthur Scott, 86, passed away March 14. Brother Scott started his career with the MC&S in 1979 in San Francisco. Born in Texas, he worked in the steward department. Brother Scott started receiving retirement compensation in 1979 and made his home in Sunnyvale, Calif. Pensioner Luther Davidson, 81, passed away Feb. 17. Boatman Davidson began his SIU career in 1979 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The deck department member was a veteran of the U.S. Army. As a Seafarer, the North Carolina native worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Michigan Tankers. Boatman Davidson began drawing retirement stipends in 1987 and was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. HEINZ SEEL .-----==---..., Pensioner Heinz Seel, 89, died March 16. Born in Germany, Brother Seel started his SIU career in 1962 in San Francisco. The deck department member worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Delta Steamship Lines, including the Santa Magdalena. Brother Seel started receiving retirement stipends in 1981 and was a resident of Petaluma, Calif. JOHN SILVA Pensioner John Silva, 77, passed away Dec. 25. Brother Silva joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New York. Born in Massachusetts, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1954. He first sailed for the SIU aboard the Pacific Wave. The steward department member last worked on the Sea-Land Portland. Brother Silva started receiving his pension in 1991. He made his home in Lake Stevens, Wash. CHARLES SMITH Pensioner Charles Smith, 92, died March 11. Brother Smith started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The Mississippi native shipped in the steward department. He started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1975. Brother Smith was a resident of Los Angeles. Pensioner Clayton Thompson, 84, passed away Jan. 13. Brother Thompson joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New Orleans. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and first sailed for the SIU aboard the Alcoa Patriot, an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. The Kentucky native shipped in the deck department as a bosun and last sailed on the Sea-Land Producer. Brother Thompson started receiving his pension in 1987 and called Avondale, La. home. INLAND RICARDO RODRIGUEZ HENRY CIESIELSKI Pensioner Ricardo Rodriguez, 72, died May 4. He started his SIU career in 1951 in the port of Houston. Brother Rodril--..::..::0..'---"'......__._....,______. guez first shipped on Terminal Steamship's Southern Counties. The Texas-born mariner worked in the deck department. Brother Rodriguez last went to sea aboard the Cape Washington, a Mt. Washington Tankers Corp. vessel. He started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1989 and lived in Galveston, Texas. Pensioner Henry Ciesielski, 77, died May 7. Born in Maryland, Boatman Ciesielski began his career with the Seafarers in 1954 in the port of Baltimore. A military veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He shipped in the deck department and spent time at the helms of vessels as a captain. Boatman Ciesielski started receiving his pension in 1985 and lived in Baltimore. ARCADIO RIVERA Boatman Arcadio Rivera, 54, passed away Jan. 12. He joined the Seafarers in 1992 in San Juan, P.R. Born in Arecibo, P.R., Boatman Rivera shipped in both the engine and deck departments and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Towing & Transportation. He lived in his native commonwealth in the city of Bayamon. WILLIAMFIORDLANO Boatman William Fiordlano, 61, died Jan. 5. He joined the Seafarers in 1997 in the port of Philadelphia. The Redbank, N.J. native worked in the deck department and shipped as a captain. He first worked at the helm of a Turecamo Maritime vessel. Boatman Fiordlano last sailed on a vessel operated by McAllister Towing of Philadelphia. He made his home in Allentown, N.J. ROBERT SUMMERS Pensioner Robert Summers, 52, died Jan. 3. Boatman Summers began his SIU career in 1962. A member of the deck department, he last shipped aboard a Northern Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Summers began collecting compensation for his retirement in 2000. He was a resident of Marble Hill, Mo. ROBERT WATKINS CHARLES HERBERT Pensioner Charles Herbert, 73, died Jan. 19. The Maryland native served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953. Boatman Herbert joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed with Maritrans for 2 1 years, primarily as a senior tugboat captain. He also sailed with Harbor Towing and Vane Brothers, both of Baltimore. Boatman Herbert began receiving his pension in 1990. He lived in Pasadena, Md. ALVIN HUNLEY CLAYTON THOMPSON He served in the U.S. Navy from 1934 to 1939. Born in Trinton, Fla., Boatman Peterson shipped in the engine department. He was a resident of Center Point, Texas and began receiving his retirement compensation in 1980. Pensioner Alvin Hunley, 101, passed away Jan 26. Boatman Hunley began his career with the Seafarers in 1961, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. The deck department member was born in Virginia. He was last employed on a Pennsylvania Railroad Co. vessel. Boatman Hunley began drawing stipends for his retirement in 1965 and resided in Gloucester, Va. JAKE F. KELLEY Pensioner Jake F. Kelley, 75, passed away Feb. 16. Boatman Kelley joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port ofNewYork. ..._......._."'-"""............ Born in Alabama, he sailed in the inland as well as deep sea divisions. The engine department member fust shipped aboard the Monarch of the Sea, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Boatman Kelley last worked aboard a G&H Towing vessel and started receiving retirement stipends in 1992. He lived in Mobile, Ala. BERYL PETERSON Pensioner Beryl Peterson, 86, died Jan 21. Boatman Peterson started his career with the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Pensioner Robert Watkins, 52, passed away April 6. Boatman Watkins started his career with the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Wilmington, N.C.born mariner worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Cape Fear Towing Co. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a captain. Boatman Watkins started receiving his pension in 1993. He called Leland, N.C. home. ALFRED WILLIA •• S •, .Ju 4> Brother Alfred Williams, 63, died Jan 27. Boatman Williams started his SIU career in 1970 in the port of New York. His first sea voyage was aboard the Inger, a Reynolds Metal Co. vessel. The Texas native worked in the steward department. He last sailed on the Sealift Atlantic. Boatman Williams was a resident of Houston. GREAT LAKES LESTER GREENFELDT Pensioner Lester Greenfeldt, 83, passed away May 6. Brother Greenfeldt joined the Seafarers in 1960 in Detroit. A military veteran, he served in the U .S. Coast Guard from 1939 to 1945. Born in Wisconsin, his initial voyage under the SIU colors was on an American Steamship Co. vessel. A deck department member, he shipped as a bosun. Brother Greenfeldt last sailed aboard the Adam E. Cornelius, another American Steamship vessel. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1983 and was a resident of Green Bay, Wis. LEONARD JASKOLSKI Pensioner Leonard Jaskolski, 80, died May 7. He started his SIU career in 1947 in Detroit. Brother Jaskolski served in the U.S . Coast Continued on page 20 July2002 �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 he 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 tor publication. CHALLENGER (CSX Lines), April 5-Chairman Thomas J. Lynch, Secretary Brandon D. Maeda, Educational Director Clive A. Steward. Chairman announced payoff April 9 in Houston, Texas. He reminded crew members to keep STCW training and TRBs up to date and to upgrade at Piney Point for self betterment and increased income. Educational director noted SMPPP statements due out soon. He requested clarification on several rules, including whether time off counts toward rotary schedule. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: New Orleans; Houston; San Juan, P.R. ENDURANCE (Maersk Lines), April 14--Chairman John D. Kelley Jr., Secretary Tommy E. Belvin, Educational Director Nicholas A. Vieira, Deck Delegate Carlos Bonilla, Engine Delegate Chester G. Wheeler ID, Steward Delegate Enrique Garrido. Chairman stressed need for crew members to check that beneficiary cards are up to date and to leave rooms clean for next person. Educational director talked about importance of contributing to SPAD and of upgrading at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested vessel be equipped with satellite TV or radio system. Crew gave vote of thanks to stewde artm~nt ~Of gr~_a.tjob . • Steward department, in tum, thanked rest of crew for their help. --EXPLORER (USSM), April 28Chairman George B. Khan, Secretary Douglas J. Swets, Educational Director Jimmie M. Robles, Deck Delegate Harry Claar, Engine Delegate Fadez Mohamad, Steward Delegate Othello Dansley. Chairman and secretary thanked crew members for their hard work. Painting and waxing done by deck gang on inside of house looks great. Educational director reminded everyone of upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $3,773 in ship's fund. Two phones and phone cards already purchased. Will get new TV in Long Beach, Calif. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department gave out "great shipmate" awards to crew (e.g., greatest GSU, cleanest room). Next port: Long Beach. FIDELIO (American "V" Ships), April 15-Chairman Albert Austin, Secretary Leola Johnson, Deck Delegate Philip D. Reynolds. Chairman talked about requirements for benefits and vacation. Secretary stated payoff to take place in next port, Baltimore, and reliefs to come aboard in Baltimore, Charleston and Brunswick. Educational director advised crew members to attend courses at Paul Hall Center and check expiration dates on shipping documents. Captain is in charge of ship's fund and is very fair about buying movies, stereo equipment, VCRs, etc. as needed. New stereo purchased for gym, and recommendations made for new weight bench and magazine subscriptions. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for copies of current contract and benefit plans. GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), April 24--Chairman Raymond F. July2002 Gorju, Secretary Gina G. Lightfoot, Educational Director Daniel P. Gibbons, Deck Delegate James R. Blitch, Engine Delegate Charles Dallas, Steward Delegate Michael A. Harris. Chairman announced new mattresses received and noted more on order. Payoff scheduled for April 26 in San Juan at which time everyone will find out more about sale of company. He thanked crew members for keeping messhall and lounge clean and thanked steward department for fine job. Secretary stated provisions aboard ship are plentiful. Educational director reminded crew of educational opportunities available at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made that OT be converted to pension credits and that people working graveyard shift be paid more. Steward department given vote of thanks. Next ports: San Juan; Jacksonville. INNOVATOR (USSM), April 7Chairman Steve Kastel, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Educational Director Chris Earhart, Deck Delegate Richard L. Volkart, Steward Delegate Mostafa Loumrhari. Chairman announced payoff April 10 upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. He reminded crew members to use new washing machine for better clothes and older one dirty an__clgreasy ·terns. Secretary thanked bosun and his gang for painting job well done and electrician for installing new washer and dryer. Educational director stressed upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. TV and VCR are working well. Steward department given vote of thanks for good food. LIBERTY GLORY (Liberty Maritime Corp.), April 14Chairman Juan M. Rivas, Secretary Kenneth Whitfield, Deck Delegate Christopher C. Chile.were, Engine Delegate Robert L. Stevenson, Steward Delegate Cirilo S. Centeno. Chairman thanked everyone for good trip to and from Africa. He read president's report from February LOG and reminded crew members about separating plastic items from regular trash. He announced payoff April 20 in Lake Charles, La. and requested everyone clean room for next person before leaving ship. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. He asked that members read LOG and contract. He also advised unlicensed apprentices to work hard and learn as much as possible to show others that the SIU has the best seafarers. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members were informed about importance of contributing to SPAD for job security. Suggestion made for company to install water fountain on upper deck. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. MAERSK TENNESSEE (Maersk Lines), April 21-Chairman Reginald A. Watkins, Secretary Dwight E. Wuerth, Educational Director Peter G. Murtaugh, Deck Delegate John M. Walsh. Chairman reminded crew members to report all accidents immediately to department head or available officer in charge. Secretary asked, as a courtesy to galley gang, that those members going ashore in port not return to vessel at last minute looking for food. He thanked crew members for help in keeping inside of house clean and reminded them to return all movies to proper storage area when finished. Educational director noted that deadline has passed for STCW training compliance. He stressed importance of contributing to SPAD for future of our union jobs. Treasurer announced $600 in ship's fund. Suggestion made to use some of money to purchase 220 volt VCR rewinder. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports in Panama, Columbia, Peru and Chile. PACIFIC (CSX Lines), April 22Chainnan Benedict B. Born, Secretary Robert P. Mosley, Educational Director Keith L. Jordan Sr, Deck Delegate Rene Rafer, Engine Delegate Joseph I. Laguana, Steward Delegate Steven M. Sun. Bosun thanked crew for good trip and gave a vote of thanks to the steward department. He also reminded everyone of importance of donating to SPAD and how it benefits membership. He asked that all crew members getting off vessel leave rooms clean with fresh linen for next person and check in with patrolman Herman, Engine Delegate Gregory Carroll, Steward Delegate Al Maramba. Chairman announced ABs on ATC ships to get wage increase to <layman's pay. ATC is trying to make these positions more attractive. Bosun reminded all seamen to work together for a better ship and a stronger union, and he thanked all for great safety record. Any disputes should fust be taken up with department delegates or ship's chairman. Educational director advised everyone to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and watch safety videos provided by ATC. No Maersk Arizona Returns from Middle East MARINE COLUMBIA (ATC), April 10---Chairman Gregory L. Hamilton, Secretary John F. Huyett, Educational Director Ronald Gordon, Deck Delegate Ramon T. Guimba, Engine Delegate Detricke R. Kelly, Steward Delegate Albert L. Sison. Chairman announced payoff April 11 at Cherry Point, Wash. Will call, when in phone range, to confirm patrolman from Tacoma hall. Treasurer stated $2,582.52 in unlicensed fund and $60 in TV fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. OVERSEAS BOSTON (ATC), April 10---Chairman Eric A. Berry, Secretary Gregory G. Keene, Deck Delegate Ivan Ingrahm, Engine Delegate Li Carter, Steward Delegate Randy Proctor. Chairman stated shipboard meetings should be held once a month. He said that anyone needing more heat or air (or other repairs) in their rooms should write a note and put in on chief engineer's door. Secretary advised crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Anyone with a drug or alcohol problem should attend the ARC. Confidentiali wil~ assured. Educational director noted that crew members are responsible for keeping track of their hours worked as per watchstanding agreement. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members advised that e-mail is public domain so any messages may be seen by many people. Question asked regarding when ship will have direct internet service. Deck department would like locker next to crew laundry converted to changing room. Request also made for shelves in slop locker for storage of gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, etc. Crew also suggested luggage locker and a 2 a.m. launch to and from shore for the 8 to 12 watch. Steward was asked to order more comforters for cold weather. AB Dennis Goodwin was thanked for starting collection for 3n1 mate who had a death in the family. Funds will help defray transportation costs. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (OSG Ship Management), April 28-Chairman Thomas R. Temple, Secretary Jonathan White, Educational Director John E. Trent, Deck Delegate Juan H. Torres, Engine Delegate Peter E. Joseph, Steward Delegate Wilfred E. Lambey. Chairman announced vessel may be going into shipyard in June or July. He suggested crew members attend courses at Paul Hall Center and get STCW basic training if they have not already done so. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun reminded everyone to read LOG each month and find out what union and industry are doing. New washing machine received for crew laundry. Everyone asked to be considerate in passageways and when closing doors. Others may be trying to sleep. Steward department thanked for good job. Next port: Corpus Christi, Texas. SIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone (far right) meets with crew members on the Maersk Arizona following a shipboard meeting in the port of San Francisco. The Maerk Lines vessel recently returned from a voyage to Saudi Arabia. after leaving customs and immigration. Secretary advised everyone to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and take advantage of the many courses they have to offer. He also suggested crew members check that all shipping documents are up to date. Educational director stressed need to read monthly LOGs to keep abr ~ t of un · and industry news. Treasurer announced $322 in cookout fund and $346 in ship's fund. No beef or disputed OT reported. Members would like for company not to give Social Security numbers in each port to gangway security for fear of identify theft. Information requested on money purchase pension plan and address and phone numbers to use by those members who have not received their statements. Crew members gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. They, in tum, gave vote of thanks to bosun and his gang for their hard work. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Oakland, Calif.; Hawaii; Guam. PETERSBURG (IUM), April 3Chairman James T. Martin, Secretary Wendy Fearing, Educational Director Jessie U. Ulibas. Chairman reminded crew members of STCW compliance deadline, which has passed. Secretary asked that everyone return dishes and silverware to messhall and advised them of proper attire to be worn in messhall. Educational director encouraged crew to continue to upgrade at Piney Point and keep all required shipping documents current. Treasurer announced $370 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made for union to increase dental plan coverage and raise pension payments. Bosun gave vote of thanks to steward department. Clarification requested on reimbursement by company for work shoes, and question raised as to what will happen to money in SPAD fund with passage of new fundraising reform laws, particularly those pertaining to soft money. Next port: Guam. PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND (ATC), April 28-Chairman J. Carlos Loureiro, Secretary Jeff Smith, Educational Director Tom Woerner, Deck Delegate Carl beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for upgrade of ship's satellite system. Request made for CD burner for radio room computer. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif.; Valdez, Alaska. PRODUCER (CSX Lines), April 28-Chairman Joel A-Lechel,_ Secretary William J. Bunch, Educational Director Shawn L. Clark, Deck Delegate Lonnie R. Evans, Steward Delegate Chris Boronski. Chairman thanked everyone for helping clean up after shipyard. He stated that vessel will go on new East Coast run. He urged all vacationing crew members to register at hall within 48 hours in order to reclaim jobs. He also stressed importance of contributing to SPAD. Educational director reminded crew members sailing aboard tankers of need for tankerman assistant course on zcard and asked that headquarters clarify this point to all ports. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Repairs needed to tiles on mess deck. Clarification requested on why all ports are not constitutional ports. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Long Beach, Calif. ; San Juan, P.R.; Jacksonville, Fla. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steamship Corp.), April 7-Chairman Eugene T. Grantham, Secretary Miguel Pabon, Educational Director Reginald E. White, Deck Delegate Donald M. Hood, Engine Delegate Joseph Williams IV, Steward Delegate Jessie J. Burnett. Chairman reported one AB was hurt and caught flight home from Bombay, India. Secretary thanked crew members for good trip with great cooperation between all three departments. Educational director noted many opportunities available to Seafarers to improve themselves in their chosen profession, including upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $608 in ship's fund. Everyone asked to clean room before getting off ship. Suggestion made for members to be able to retire at any age with 20 years' seatime and maintain some medical benefits if retiring at age 65 with 15 years' seatime. Seafarers LOG 19 - �Letters to the Editor - (Editor s note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Pensioner's Wife Sends Note of Thanks My husband, James "Capt. Jim" Oliver (who joined the union in November 1945 and is now a pensioner), and I would like to thank the union for all the bonuses and the health care you have given us. You will never know how we appreciate it, now that we are old and need help the most. Again, our thanks to President Michael Sacco, the executive board, and all who are taking care of the pensioners. Also, a big hello to Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and Janice Hunicke, who is always so helpful in the Houston office. I am proud to be the wife of a good SIU Seafarer for 4 7 years. Georgette Oliver Timpson, Texas ~ . Remembering the Good Life of a Seafarer This old man had a great life sailing on SIU ships during World War II and up to the year 1989. I joined the union in June 1943 and had the pleasure of dealing with a German sub in the Atlantic, of carrying troops into the Palau Island invasion, and transporting Army cargo into the invasion of Okinawa-as well as being on the first ship to go into Nagoya, Japan in 1945. We had 10,000 tons of beer which the occupation forces greatly appreciated. I sailed with Delta Lines, Isthmian, Robin and Waterman, plus a few tramp ships. The last few years, I worked aboard G&H tugs in Galveston, Houston and Corpus Christi. It has all been a wonderful adventure, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am proud and pleased that the SIU has done a fine job of teaching and upgrading its members. Life has been good, and every day is a wonderful day. May you all go with a following sea, a tail wind and blue skies. John Hanks Austin, Texas Editors note: The following letter was printed in the May 23, 2002 edition of the Clarion News and G.I. Bill benefits until 1988. Our Congress waited until most of us were dead. World War II was a declared war. The merchant marine was the only all-volunteer service of the war. Most of us accepted death over surrender. Our record: 866 ships lost to enemy action. By percentage, we lost more men than any other branch of the service. One out of every 25 was killed in action. We lost 100 ships on the Russian run. Also, 400 ships were lost along the eastern seaboard in 1942 while Americans watched from our shores. During the 1942 massacre, we slept with our clothes on and our eyes open. If the U.S. Merchant Marine had failed in the Battle of the Atlantic, our Congress would be speaking German right now. Law firms have determined we lost more than $80,000 each in G.I. benefits. The state of Pennsylvania paid a $500 bonus to veterans of World War II, but our merchant marine veterans are still waiting. Me too. Peter Salvo Clarion, Pa. Another Look At WWII I'm testing the free press of the Clarion News with my annual letter of Maritime Day, May 22, which very few Americas are aware of, which honors the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II. During World War II, our government gagged the news media, claiming national security was at stake. We were denied veteran status Thanks for Years Of Happiness In going through some of my husband's papers, I found this picture taken at the Inland Boatmen's Conference in June 1984. My husband was so proud to have upgraded from deckhand to captain at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. A chance for him to go back and be a part of such a wonderful conference was just overwhelming for him. He retired in 1992 following a massive heart attack. Also in 1992, the Coast Guard pulled his licence, and that was the end of a wonderful career. His respect and love for the union were with him until the day God took him home on Saturday, April 6, 2002. The Thursday before he passed away, he called me to his bed and told me he had to leave the dock at 2200. The hospice nurse pronounced him dead at 2200 on the 6th. Does that tell his SIU brothers what his last thoughts were of? Thank you so much for his years of happiness. Mrs. Robert W. Watkins Rocky Point, N.C. Capt. Robert Watkins and his wife, Kay, were active participants at the June 1984 Inland Boatmen's conference, held in Piney Point, Md. _~nal Departur~ _ Continued from page 18 Guard from 1942 to 1947. Born in Michigan, he worked in the deck department. Brother Jaskolski last sailed on the Adam E. Cornelius. He began receiving his retirement stipend in 1992 and made his home in Alpena, Mich. PIIlLLIP E.WILLIAMS Pensioner Phillip E. Williams, 80, passed away April 11. He joined the Seafarers in 1962 in Detroit. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brother Williams worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Arnold Transit Co. The Michigan-born mariner worked in all three departments and started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1987. Brother Williams lived in Wells, Mich. AnANllC FISHERMAN IVAN CONRAD Pensioner Ivan Conrad, 96, died Jan. 19. Brother Conrad started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in Gloucester, Mass before it merged with the AGLIWD. Born in Massachusetts, he worked in the deck department. Brother Conrad lived in his native state and started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1969. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District!NMU 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management 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 aJI SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and 20 Seafarers LOB 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. o 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 IU 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 be or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. MEMBER RIGHTS/LMRDA. The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) guarantees certain rights to union members and imposes certain responsibilities on union officers. The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) enforces many LMRDA provisions while other provisions, such as the bill of rights, may only be enforced by union members through private suit in Federal court. Union Member Rights Bill of Rights: Union members have equal rights to participate in union activities; freedom of speech and assembly; a voice in setting rates of dues, fees and assessments; protection of the right to sue; and safeguards against improper discipline. Copies of Collective Bargaining Agreements: Union members and nonunion employees have the right to receive or inspect copies of collective bargaining agreements. Reports: Unions are required to file an initial information report (Fonn LM-1), copies of constitutions and bylaws, and an annual financial report (Form LM-2/3/4) with OLMS. Unions must make the reports available to members and permit members to examine supporting records for just cause. The reports are public information and copies are available from OLMS. Officer Elections: Union members have the right to nominate candidates for office; run for office; cast a secret ballot; and protest the conduct of an election. Officer Removal: Local union members have the right to an adequate procedure for the removal of an elected officer guilty of serious misconduct. Trusteeships: Unions may only be placep in trusteeship by a parent body for the reasons specified in the LMRDA. Prohibition Against Violence: No one may use or threaten to use force or violence to interfere with a union member in the exercise of LMRDA rights. Union Officer Responsibilities Financial Safeguards: Union officers have a duty to manage the funds and property of the union solely for the benefit of the union and its members in accordance with the union's constitution and bylaws. Union officers or employees who embezzle or steal union funds or other assets commit a Federal crime punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. Bonding: Union officers or employees who handle union funds or property must be bonded to provide protection against losses if their union has property and annual financial receipts which exceed $5,000. Labor Organization Reports: Union officers must file an initial information report (Form LM-1) and annual financial reports (Fonns LM-2/3/4) with OLMS; and retain the records necessary to verify the reports for at least five years. Officer Reports: Union officers and employees must file reports concerning any loans and benefits received from, or certain financial interests in, employers whose employees their union represent and businesses that deal with their unions . Officer Elections: Unions must hold elections of officers of local unions by secret ballot at least every three years; conduct regular elections in accordance with their constitution and bylaws and preserve all records for one year; mail a notice of election to every member at least I 5 days prior to the election; comply with a candidate's request to distribute campaign material; not use union funds or resources to promote any candidate (nor may employer funds or resources be used); pennit candidates to have election observers; and allow candidates to inspect the union's membership list once within 30 days prior to the election. Restrictions on Holding Office: A person convicted of certain crimes may not serve as a union officer, employee or other representative of a union for up to 13 years. Loans: A union may not have outstanding loans to any one officer or employee that in total exceed $2,000 at any time. Fines: A union may not pay the fine of any officer or employee convicted of any willful violation of the LMRDA. (Note: The above is only a summary of the LMRDA. Full text of the Act, which comprises Sections 401-531 of Title 29 of the United States Code, may be found in many public libraries, or by writing the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N-5616, Washington, DC 20210, or on the internet at www.dol.gov.) 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. o 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. July2002 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER Ul'GRADINS COURSE SCHEDULE Recertification The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Edu~tion in Piney Point, Md. from July through December 2002. 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. F()r classes ending on a Friday, departure reservations should be made for November l Angust2 October7 Bosun Steward July8 Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler September 16 November 11 October 25 December 20 Saturday. QMED - Junior Engineer September 30 December 20 Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Welding July 1 August 19 September 23 October 21 November 18 July 19 September6 October 3 November8 December 6 Engine Utility (EU) October 20 November25 November 15 December 20 Course Deck Upgrading Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman September 30 October 28 October 25 November 22 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* July 15 August 19 September 23 October 14 July 19 August 23 September 27 October 18 July 1 September 30 October 21 November 11 December9 July 5 October4 October25 November 15 December 13 August26 August 30 Course ("mast have. radar wrl.imited) Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Unlimited* Safety Specialty Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting October 7 December 2 October 18 December 13 Government Vessels September 23 October 11 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* July 15 December2 July 26 December 13 Augusts September 23 October 28 August 9 September 27 November 1 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW July 1 July 8 July 15 August 5 August 19 August 26 September 23 September 30 October 14 October28 November 18 December9 December 16 July5 July 12 July 19 August 9 August 23 August30 September 27 October 4 October 18 November 1 November22 December 13 December20 STCW Medical Care Provider August 12 October 21 August 16 October 25 (*must have basic fire fighting) Tankerman (PIC) Barge* (*must have basic fire fighting) (*prerequisite required) GMDSS (Simulator) July 8 October 7 November4 December 2 July 19 October 18 November 15 December 13 Lifeboatman/Water Survival September 16 October 14 September 27 October25 Lifeboatman/Water Survival (one week) July 15 August 19 September 30 October28 July 19 Augu t 23 October 4 November 1 August 5 August 14 July 1 September 16 November4 December9 July 12 September 27 November 15 December20 ecially Trained Ordinary Seaman OS) - Engine Upgrading Courses Academic Department Courses Steward Upgrading Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week beginning January 7. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginning January 7. 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. -·-~-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION (120) days sea time for the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ Address ---------------------------- 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 of $280 with their aoplication.. The payment should be made with a money order only. payable to LMSS. COURSE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member 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# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Department U.S. Citizen: Yes D No D Home Port Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? DYes DNo If yes, class# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: Primary language spoken July2002 D Yes D No CPR: D Yes DNo LAST VESSEL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Rating: _ _ __ Date On: - - - - - - - - - - -- Date Off: SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ DATE 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. 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. 7102 Seafarers LOG 21 �- Paul Hall Center Classes . Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Oass 627 - Unlicensed apprentices who graduated from class 627 are (kneeling, from left) Jade Belt, William Farr Ill, (second row) Jill McGeorge, Raul Duarosan, Gerron Foster, Keith Palmisano Jr, Ryan Johnston, Christopher Bryant, Matthew Wade Jr.. (third row) Jeffery Hawkins, Eric Morales-Martinez, Antonio Reed, Angelina Willoughby and Larry Howard. GMDSS - SIU members who completed the GMDSS training May 31 are (from left) Edward Milstead, William Palmer, Brad Wheeler (instructor), Aaron Bass, Lee Gulley, Thomas Mercer, Roy Vincent, Craig Pare, Philip Inman, Joseph Lewis and Dale Wilson. Welding- With their instructor Buzzy Andrews (second from left) are graduates of the welding class, which ended May 24. From the left are Armando Bermudez, Samuel Grant and James Tyson. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL)- Earning their graduation certificates for completion of the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course April 26 are (in alphabetical order) Hassan Bouqfa, Brook Bowers, Davon Brown, Eldin Ebanks, James Fekany, Robert Goodson, Frank Gray, Lee Gulley, Robert Hinkley Jr., David Hollenback, Michael Jejenich, ldowu Jonathan, William Miller, John Murray, Eddie Thomas, Andrzej and Phillip Varos. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right. Any student who has registered for a class and finds -for whatever reason-that he Able Seaman - Seafarers who successfully completed the AB course April 26 are (in alphabetical order) Richard Blackman, David Cayetano, Rafael Concepcion, Michael Gallagher, Michael Jalbert, Kenneth Lattin, Lionel Lee, James Logan, Jerry Maya, William Mcintyre, Zaid Muthala, Rusty Norman, Allan Oyao Sr., Fernando Oyao, Deocadio Romney, Uriel Ross Sr., Louis Scull II, Robert Steiner, Kreg Stiebben, Dale Suiter II and Jermaine Williams. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, stands at far left. Computer Lab Classes or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Upgraders Water Survival - Upgrading SIU members who successfully completed the water survival course April 26 are (in alphabetical order) Rolando Guity, Timothy Lewis, Jason Roate, Rogoberto Ruiz, Taher Saeed, Laurie Victorino, Harry Wessel and Martha White . Their instructor, Stan Beck, is third from right (in white cap). • FOWf Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates. From the left (seated) are Robert Pinkard II, Adam Noor, (back row) Jodie Flesner, Rich Prucha (instructor), Carlos Valerio and Franklin Lind. 22 Seafarers LOG Graduating from the FOWT course June 7 are (in alphabetical order) Sure Anitak, Justin Armstrong, Rafael Costas, Juanita Christia, Lance Cutchember, Jeremy Duncan, Christopher Eason, Fontanos Ellison, Trent Enoch, Vincente Escala, Cody Fleming, Sherrod Frazier, Armando Garayua, Kenneth Green, Edward Grossman, Lisa Harewood, Gerard Hayes, John Herr, Richard Ho, Arthur Hurd, Kenneth Jackson, Joseph Krajnik, Samuel Levecque, Mark Marler, Grady Mason Jr., Harry McKever, Ashley Nelson, Christopher Offrey, David Provost, Kenneth Ross, Kenneth Smith, Richard Striverson, Daniel Thompson, Lima Valoaga, Michael Vada, Bryan Wells and Dennis Wilson. (Note: Not all are pictured.) July2002 �Paul Hall Center Classes Munassar Ahmed, Kasem Ali, Mario Bertrand, Richard Blackman, Lawrence Brissette, Drew Brown, Valerie Bufton, Edward Bush, Mark Carpenter, Roger Cash, Rey Chang, Andrea David, Ferdinand Duenas, Kenneth Epps, Charles Colucci, Michelle Fetterly, Edward Fuller, Walter Harris Jr., Harry Brown, Robert Hudas, Taha Ismail, Army Joe Leake I and Army Joe Leake II. Basic Safety Training Classes Terry Allen, Rafael Concepcion, Clint Haxton, Peter lannetta, Michael Jalbert, Glenn Johnson, Mahmoud Khalil, Timothy Koebel , Kenneth Lattin, Lionel Lee , James Logan, Richard Lovaas, Jerry Maya Jr., William Miller, Helen Mitchell, Allan Oyao Sr., Fernando Oyao, Deocadio Romney, Uriel Ross Sr., Taher, Saeed, Louis Scull II, bert Steiner, Kreg Stiebben, David Stravron, Dale Suiter II, Gary Walker, Michael WilRerson, Dulip Sookiram and Robert Weeks. Sharon Baham, Brook Bowers, David Coggio, Donald Ford, Robert Goodson, Eric Grant. ldowu Jonathan, Fabian Lanzy, Natividad Martinez, Robert Matthews, James McCarthy, Donald Pelto, Lance Riggs, Ali Saleh, William Smalley, Oswald Stoiber, Terry Tolley, Dennis Uchic, George Urban Ill, Richard Hamilton Jr. and Luis Filippetti. Elba Alfaro, Nancy Archie, Glenn Bamman, Zackay Brown, James Callahan, Virgilio Hoffmann, Ismael Martinez, Khalid Meftah, Gene Payne, Eddie Rembert, Exxl Ronquillo, Mary Suniga, Timothy Thompson, Andrea Ursem, Richard West, Jack Mohamad, Richard Doggett, Omaha Redda, Ralph Broadway and Thomas Gruber. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Right: Cecil Husted, Mark Pruitt, Jose Quinones, Ghassan Saeed, Leodiane Torrenueva, Peter Wojcikowski, Joseph Gutierrez, William Bates and Joseph Baselice. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Rolando Batiz, Kurt Benjamin, Blaine Bisegna, Dale Erickson, Welington Furment, Ion lrimia, Karl Leiter, Calvin Mason, Julio Soriano, Segundo Soriano, Horace Thompson and Fernin Elinton. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Carlos Boiser Jr., Daniel Crawford, Samuel Deason, Roger Griswold, Joseph Gutierrez, William Hudgins Jr., Troy Mack, Larry Morisette, Annie Nodd, Amin Quraish, Gilberto Serrano, Ronnie Woodruff and William Bates. July 2002 Douglas Burch, Glen James Sr., Neil Johnson, John Magennis, Michael Mefferd, Kurt Sandberg, Jose Santos, William Scully, Randall VanHorn, Wilfredo Velez, David Wakeman, James Woods and David Hudgins. Seafarers LOG 23 - �NMUPLANS Seepages for an update on the NMU Plans. - Maiitime ntiom .... NORFOLK Town Point Park in Norfolk, Va. was the site of the Maritime Day observances, sponsored by The Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Norfolk. Above left: Norfolk Port Agent Georg G. Kenny (left) and VP Kermett Mangram (right) congratulate Lloyd "Doug" Richardson for his 67 years of sailing. Virginia Pilot Association and McAllister tugs participate in the day's activities (left), while officials aboard the Va. Pilot Boat Dominion (right} prepare to lay a commemorative wreath . ST. LOUIS Following her remarks at the Maritime Day ceremonies in St. Louis, Valerie Miller, representing the SIU, presented a "Battlin' Pete" plaque to Jack Grothe, an official with the SS Samuel Parker Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans. "Battlin' Pete" is the military service patch of the United States Merchant Marine, created by Walt Disney Studios in July 1944, recognizing the efforts of the merchant marine in World War II. GUAM Florence Nelson used her well-earned vacation time to prepare a dinner at the United Seamen's Club in honor of Maritime Day. Nelson currently is sailing on board the Sgt. William R. Button as a cook/baker. PORT ARTHUR -- .. - Heavy rain forced the Maritime Day activities in Port Arthur, Texas to move indoors to the E.J. Club (formerly the Foc'sle, which was owned and operated for more than 35 years by Jeff Riley, who sailed with the NMU and the SIU). Left: Mary Lee, widow of NMU Chief Steward Leonard Lee, reads a scripture passage at the service. Lee had sailed for more than 35 years. Today, Mrs. Lee heads a group of the Legion of Mary, a volunteer organization at the International Seamen's Center. With her are Marcus Hammond of the Department of Agriculture and vice president of the Port Arthur International Seamen's Center, and the U.S. Coast Guard Color Guard. Right: Ron Byrd of Kansas City Southern Railway receives a plaque from SIU member Fr. Sinclair Oubre in recognition of KCS's and Port Arthur's founder, Arthur Stilwell. Through the dream of Stilwell and the industry of KCS, Port Arthur became a major maritime center. Above, SIU member Lloyd "Doug" Richardson poses with his family during the Maritime Day observances. Richardson has been sailing for 67 years and, at 82, is the oldest active Seafarer registered for employment in the port of Norfolk. He began rm~~,,.~::.or he was 15, working abo tugs and barges hauling coal he Ea · a on eep sea career commenced when he was 22 years old, as an ordinary se oard the Alexander G Bell. He was on that ship in 1943 in the port of Naples, Italy, when it was subjected to bombing by enemy aircraft. He also served aboard the James W Nesmith, whtch was torpedoed by German U-boats. Richardson is still supporting the government's efforts, now sailing aboard Maritime prepositioning vessels. His last tour of duty was as an AB on the SPC5 Eric Gibson, and he intends to reclaim his position when the vessel re-crews. When asked what prompted him to go to sea, Richardson replied, "I love the water." And when asked why he continues to sail, he replied , "It's all I know." � 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. 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 July 2002 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HOUSE PASSES PORT SECURITY BILL; CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED FORMER ATC 'RIDING GANG' WORKERS UPGRADE TO AB AWARDS PRESENTED TO ATC VESSEL, OTHER SIU SHIPS CONGRESS WEIGHS FOC THREAT SEAFARERS WELCOME NEW TUG AND BARGE MATSON ORDERS 2 CONTAINERSHIPS FROM KVAERNER GOVERNMENT SERVICES DIVISION WELCOMES USNS ARCTIC NEW PACT FOR TWIN RIVERS BOATMEN ED PULVER, VETERAN SIU OFFICIAL AND HUMANITARIAN, DIES AT 78 UNIONS APPROVE STRATEGY TO FUND POLITICAL ACTION HOUSTON BARGE CO. 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',_lMI~ ... ~'pj.. ,. ~~~r-----l~-""'~l.l.a.L.1.L-..-::::;.....a.~~~~~~~~~~~~-L~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-. 111 I , Delaware North Companies Inc. on May 4 purchased (from left) the highly regarded American Queen, Mississippi Queen and Delta Queen. The famed steamboats, idle since shortly after September 11, will remain based in New Orleans. A contract between the SIU and the com- r---__... pany was being finalized as this issue of the LOG went to press. Page 3. Seafarers Head to Annapolis, Md. as Townsend Kicks Off Campaign aryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend (center) last month announced her bid for governor during a rally in Annapolis, Md. She aims to become the state's first female governor. Joining her are Paul Hall Center students Richard Moore Jr. and Lakindra Williams. For more photos, see page 5. National c-T9~tit! Igo Maritime Day 2002 The SIU participated in National Maritime Day memorial ceremonies May 22 in Washington , D.C. Four days earlier, the union took part in a more informal gathering-"Maritime Night at the Ballpark," a minor league baseball game in nearby Bowie, Md . sponsored by the U.S. Maritime Administration. Pictured on the field during the National Anthem are (from left) U.S. Department of Transportation Chief of Staff John Flaherty; U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert; Paul Hall Center Unlicensed Apprentices Patrick O'Donnell, Richard Moore Jr., Joshua Robinson, Michael Hall and Francis Dundas; U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Sally Brice-O'Hara and SIU Pres. Michael Sacco. Pages 12-13. �r-- 1 I I I I Port Security Efforts ·Continue President's Report I I I I New Bills Introduced; Credentialing Program Launched I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I i I a1mmeasurable Contributions' Of all the comments made on National Maritime Day about our merchant marine, none was more persuasive than this segment of President Bush's official proclamation: "Today, the men and women of the United States Merchant Marine and thousands of other workers in our Nation's maritime industry continue to make immeasurable contributions to our economic strength and our ongoing efforts to build a more peaceful world. We must ensure our maritime system can meet the challenges of the 21 • Michael Sacco century." That kind of insight from the chief executive bodes well for the prospects of success in our ongoing battle to strengthen the U.S. fleet. As Seafarers know, it's a big challenge, to say the least. But it's also one which surely depends in part upon strong support from the president-support that naturally should follow such clear recognition of America's ongoing reliance on its mariners. As with practically every other ceremony that has taken place since September 11, this year's National Maritime Day observances had a different feel. As a nation, we have awakened to many realities about our strengths and shortcomings. That awakening slowly but surely includes an increased understanding and appreciation of what the United States Merchant Marine means to this great country. And that insight begins with a history that goes back much further than eight months. It dates back to the very beginning of this nation. From Revolutionary times through the World Wars and Desert Storm, right through to the present, the merchant marine has been a bedrock of America's national and economic security. Of particular note is our performance during World War II. The younger people in our industry may not know that during those years the U.S. fleet pulled off the greatest sealift operation in history. By delivering the goods, usually under the most difficult of circumstances, our mariners made victory possible. It has been said before, but it's worth repeating: Our brave mariners suffered an enormous casualty rate, second only to that of the Marine Corps. It was during that period the merchant marine truly earned its title as the fourth arm of defense. We lived up to that billing again in Korea and Vietnam and, more recently, during the Persian Gulf War. Clearly, history has shown that we inevitably will be called upon again. In fact, even today we are playing a role in the early stages of Operation Enduring Freedom. That's one reason why I know that our greatest moments aren't in the past. The devastation of September 11 spurred a new, overdue resolve to seriously commit to strengthening our defense capabilities. Much of that commitment, of course, centers around homeland security, but it also involves taking a hard look at what America needs to sustain its forces overseas in an extended fight. At a time when our security is under intense examination, it should be obvious that no plan is complete without a genuine requirement to revitalize our fleet. That must include, among other steps, immediate enactment of an extended and expanded Maritime Security Program. It must include fair treatment of U.S. mariners and U.S.-flag ship operators by our own government. It must include unwavering support for our cargo preference and cabotage laws. And it absolutely must include steadfast investment in the civilian-crewed fleets and programs overseen by the U.S. Military Sealift Command. History has proven again and again that we cannot and must not rely solely on the good will of other nations to aid us, whether in times of war or peace. As America moves forward in the postSeptember 11 era: let us not lose sight of what ~he merchant marine · has meant to our nation. Most importantly, let us never subject ourselves to the unthinkable danger that quickly would follow the disappearance of the American flag from the high seas. 1 Volume 64, Number 6 June 2002 The SIU on line: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN l 086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower, Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG The enduring port security concerns of experts nationwide are addressed in new legislation recently introduced by Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) and Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.), the bipartisan leaders of the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine. The Ship, Seafarer and Container Security Act (S.2329), unveiled April 25, promises better information about shipping and shipping threats, improved tracking of vessels and security of the nation's maritime environment. Those are subjects of apprehension among leading authorities in their quest to craft an all-inclusive and effective port security package. "Port security is one of the most important concerns facing the transportation industry, and one of the most difficult and least understood vulnerabilities to the American economy," Sen. Breaux said in introducing the bill. "Since September 11, I have toured ports and held field hearings, and I've learned we have a lot or work to do to make our ports safer. This Congress must pass a united, comprehensive federal plan to improve security at our seaports where passenger and freight transportation security remain serious issues." Key provisions of the Ship, Seafarer and Container Security Act will: • Require certain vessels to carry transponders to transmit and track their positions so the Coast Guard can track U.S. and foreign vessels. • Require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to negotiate an international agreement in two years or submit legislation to congress to identify mariners with a uniform identification system, provide greater transparency of the ownership of ship registration to track vessel ownership, and mandate stronger standards for marine containers. • Require DOT to better assess the risks posed by certain vessels and ensure enforcement of security zones. Sen. Breaux intends to have the bill's provisions incorporated into any House-Senate conference report on seaport security. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee currently is considering the legislation. Security Administration-acting under a series of congressional mandates to improve security and provide increased safety for the traveling public-launched a widereaching credentialing program. Akey segment of this undertaking is to ensure that only authorized workers (all personnel whose duties require unescorted access to secure areas of the transportation system) are permitted entry into secure transportation areas. The program is designed to establish a standardized transportation worker identification card (TWIC) that is universally recognized and accepted across the entire transportation sector. The credential would protect personal privacy, and be used locally within the facility infrastructure to meet multiple levels of secure access requirements. Generally, the SIU endorses the proposed concept of one standard~ ized, universally recognized and accepted credential for all maritime transportation workers in the form of a "smart card," which meets multiple levels of secure access. A smart card is a credit card-sized device that contains multiple technologies including an integrated circuit chip and one or more of the following: magnetic stripe, bar codes, photo identification, encryption and authentication, biometrics, or a non-contact radio frequency transmitter. The SIU currently is actively involved in the decision-making process that will impact the specifics of TWIC implementation. DOT Credentlaffng Program In other developments, the U.S. Department of Transportation's newly created Transportation The U.S. Customs Service, with its electronic cargo processing systems has the most knowledge about cargo, aircraft and vessels entering and leaving the U,nited States at ports of entry. Vessel movements at ports are controlled through documents filed with the Customs Service. In a closely related area, the Coast Guard is continuing to press the International Maritime Organization to adopt strict new international security standards. Among the proposals submitted recently to the IMO's Marine Safety Council is a seafarer identification card. The U.S. is proposing that these cards include digital photograph, holder 's signature, issuing authority, proof of nationality, positive identification of the mariner's qualifications, permission to enter other countries, and biometric templates (non-invasive physical attributes such as fingerprints, face, voice, etc. that can be used to uniquely identify an individual). Mariners, Cargo Denied Port Entry Meanwhile~ven before Congress enacts new port security measures-security concerns already are resulting in mariners and cargo being denied entry to U.S. ports. The Coast Guard and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), using the authority they already possess, are turning away vessels with suspicious cargo and refusing crew members shore leave. The Coast Guard also is persistent in its effort to persuade the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt sweeping new international port security requirements. In a recent episode, the Coast Guard prevented a French vessel from oftloading container cargo Continued on page 5 Photo by James R. Tourtellotte Scholarship Committee Selects 10 Winners . I The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan has arship. They are Allison Kelly Barra, daughter of announced this year's SIU scholarship recipients. inland member Louis D. Barra; Brian M. Bragg, son Selected by a panel of professional educators last of William E. Bragg; Arleen B. Cayan, daughter of month were five Seafarers and five Dencio A. Cayan; Brittany N. }·;,'For a moft ln-depth /ook Stropich, daughter of Steve L. dependents of SIU members-for a total monetary value of $130,000. at each ot,:the scholarship Stropich; and Christopher A. Urti, In past years, Seafarers were eliwinne{S~ see page~- · son of Angelo J. Urti. :c.2, .,., . This year's selection committee, gible for three of the scholarships --0ne four-year, $20,000 award and meeting in San Francisco, was two $6,000 stipends for a two-year course of study at appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers a college or vocational school. This year, however, Health and Benefits Plan. The panel was composed of the following scholnone of the applicants qualified for the four-year scholarship. The scholarship committee instead ars and academicians: Dr. Michael Glaser, St. Mary's awarded three additional two-year grants, for a total College of Maryland; Dr. Gayle A. Olson, University of five. of New Orleans; Dr. Henry Toutain of Gustavus The Seafarers selected for the 2002 scholarships Adolphus College in Minnesota; Dr. Trevor are Mark A. Dyer, Pamela C. Monaco, Samuel Carpenter, Charles County (Md.) Community Garrett, Jeanette Montgomery and Fernando D. College; Dr. Charles Lyons Jr., American Association Mesa. of Colleges and Universities; Father David A. Additionally, five dependents of SIU members Boileau, Ph.D., Loyola University; and Dr. Keith were selected to receive a $20,000, four-year schol- Schlender, Medical College of Ohio. June2002 �Delaware North Acquires 3 •queens• When a company with 25,000 employees and $1.6 billion in annual revenue shows up at an auction, one would expect a strong bid. Delaware North Companies Inc. delivered such an offer May 4, purchasing the famous Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen and American Queen for a reported $80 million. Delaware North also bought the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. brand name, and strongly indicated that it will keep Delta Queen's traditional operations in place. That includes basing the steamboats in New Orleans, along with their reservation and sales center. Delaware North also "plans to interview and retain the majority of the operation's em- The American Queen (top), Mississippi Queen (middle) and Delta Queen have new owners following last month's auction. ployees." "We were very impressed with the local management and talent," said Dennis Szefel, president of Delaware North Companies Hospitality and Entertainment Group. "Our hope is that we can preserve this operation's most valuable resource- its employees. Their knowledge of the rivers and the company's history, along with the exceptional skill it takes to operate these vessels, is incredibly important to the ongoing success of these operations." A spokeswoman for Delaware North told reporters that the company in other acquisitions normally has kept more than 90 percent of the employees. The SIU is optimistic about reaching a contract with the purchaser; a tentative agreement appeared imminent late last month. The purchase itself also must be :finalized, but federal regulatory approval was expected by the end of May. Seafarers already are sailing aboard the Mississippi Queen , which had a schedule in place even before the auction. The boat, operating on bankruptcy court :financing until Delaware North formally is approved as the new owner, began sailing May 7. Headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., Delaware North was a surprise bidder for the steamboats. According to press reports, seven bidders participated in the auction, including Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., Waveland Investments, and Uniworld, which operates Global River Cruises in Europe. Delaware North's winning bid reportedly includes an undisclosed amount to be paid to creditors and more than $4 7 million to the U.S. Maritime Administration for loans it made to build the American Queen. The new owner already is a major player in the hospitality, travel, entertainment and food service industries. Delaware North has seven independent divisions whose ventures include -among many other high-profile businesses- operating Boston's FleetCenter, hotels in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Grand Hotel near the Grand Canyon, and "recreational hospitality services" at Niagara Falls Sate Park and the Kennedy Space Center. The company's chairman owns the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins, a franchise with a long and rich history. The Delta Queen has a prestigious history of its own- it is a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1926, the boat is 285 feet long and can accommodate 174 guests. The Mississippi Queen is 382 feet long and capacity for 422 passengers, while the 418-foot American Queen can carry 436 guests. The vessels' routes vary in length and destination, but include historic journeys along the upper and lower Mississippi River as well as along the Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers. Delta Queen's parent company, American Classic Voyages, is reorganizing following the economic fallout of September 11 . Newest LMSR Christened Seafarers-Crewed Soderman Joins MSC Fleet More SIU jobs came on line recently with the christening of the U. S. Military Sealift Command's newest large, mediumpeed. roll-on1roll-off hip, the od mz ·1. ~~~i!i!-t--+he vessel was launched April MSC in 1997. In 200 1, it was transferred to the Maritime Prepositioning Force to preposition U.S. Marine Corps equipment at ea. The ves el was renamed US1 S Gunn ery Sgt. Fred W. Stockham in honor of a Marine 26 during a ceremony at the Corps Medal of Honor recipient. ational S eel and Shipbuilding Co. . CO) in San Diego. The nev e t SIU-crewed member of the MSC fleet is named for Medal of Honor recipient Anny Pfc. William A. Soderman (19121980). The widow of the ship 's namesake, Virginia Soderman, served as sponsor during the ceremony and broke a bottle of champagne across the bow to formally name the ship. Also participating in the ceremony were Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.), who delivered the ceremony's principal address, and Kristina Carson Fletcher, niece of the ship's namesake, who served as matron of honor. President Harry Truman presented Soderman the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on Oct. 12, 1945 for his bravery in Belgium during World War II. The christening marked the econd time a sealift ship has u ed the Soderman name. The :first Soderman was a commercial container ship that was converted to an LMSR and delivered to The new Soderman will strategically preposition Army equipment, including vehicles and supplies, at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The Soderman is designed to transport helicopters, tanks and other wheeled and tracked military vehicles. It will have a cargo carrying capacity exceeding 394,000 square feet. The ship is 950 feet long, has a beam of 106 feet and will displace about 63 ,000 tons when fully loaded. The Soderman, equipped with two 32,000 horsepower gas tur- bine engines, is capable of sustaining speeds of up to 24 knots. The Soderman is one of the final pieces of a 22-ship fleet mandated by a Pentagon study following the Persian Gulf War that called fo r strengthening America's sealift capabilities. The USNS Soderman's nighttime launch in San Diego, accompanied by fireworks, signaled new SIU jobs and stronger sealift capabilities. Left: The USNS Pomeroy, T-AKR 316, is a sister ship to the recently christened USNS Soderman. Aside from hull number (the USNS Soderman is T-AKR-17), both vessels are identical in appearance and have the same capabilities. ITF Comes Through Again, Secures Back Pay for Crew The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) in late April secured nearly $89,000 in back pay for Filipino crew members of the Malta-flagged tanker Bregen. SIU ITF Inspector Scott Brady handled the case, which unfolded April 21-24 aboard the vessel in Freeport, Bahamas. He discov- ered that the ship operator, Tsakos Shipping and Trading (based in Greece), wasn't honoring the terms of the ITF contract that covers the Bregen. The crew included several Greeks, a Cypriot and a Russian in addition to Filipinos, but only the latter were owed back pay. After investigating, Brady spent Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring Halls will be closed ThWS,{Jf;J,Y, July 4, 2002 for the observance of ,, Independence Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal busi.. ness hours will resume the following wot;kday. ,,,:;~.,,,<!~:: June2002 Thankful crew members from the Bregen received their back wages, thanks to assistance from the ITF. two days demanding that the company pay up. "They ultimately concurred with my :findings and paid back wages on board the Bregen of $43,078 and, in accordance with the crew's instruction, wired $45,900 to ITF headquarters in London for distribution to the crew upon their request," Brady noted. The ITF, based in London and founded in 1886, is an alliance of 594 transportation-related trade unions in 136 countries, representing approximately 5 million workers. The SIU is an ITF affiliate. For decades , the ITF has waged a campaign against runaway flags, also known as flags of convenience or FOCs. That campaign, ardent1y backed by the SIU, has resulted in better working and living conditions for mariners of all nationalities. "Without the ITF insisting on regulations aboard runaway-flag ships through collective bargaining agreements, there wouldn't be any protection for thousands of mariners around the world," Brady stated. The federation, in describing its campaign, noted, "Standardization of working conditions is the ultimate goal, and trade unions play a crucial role in achieving this. When national regulation can be so easily undermined by any successful company with branch offices in other countries, international trade unionism is essential. Without it, working conditions will inevitably plummet." Seafarers LOG 3 �Tug Liberty to the Rescue Only with training and repetition can the response to a situation become instinctive. Such was the case recently at Big Stone Anchorage in the Delaware Bay. Like many tankers and oilers, the OM! Sacramento (formerly an SIU-contracted ship, now registered under foreign flag) was coming up the Delaware River too heavy for the 40-foot channel. The Maritrans tug Liberty, which works in combination with the barge Maritrans 300 to lighter crude, was on hand to help in the lightering operation that would then enable the Sacramento to continue upriver. Unfortunately, as the Sacramento s chief mate climbed down the Jacob's Ladder to check the ship's draft, he lost his footing, fell into the water and started drifting downstream. Without a moment's hesitation, the crew aboard the tug Liberty responded instinctively to their training and released one of the tug 's rescue boats to retrieve the wet and embarrassed-but otherwise unharmed-mariner. Maritrans CEO Steve VanDyke (center) joined crew members on board the tug Liberty to congratulate them on their quick thinking in the rescue of a fallen mariner. From the left are Mate Jim Jennings, Assistant Engineer Rod Hood, AB/Tankerman Glenn Naundorf, VanDyke, AB/Tankerman Edmund "Big Ed" Putro and Captain Rich Adams. Pension Plan Issues Check No. 1 Million Cruise-Ship Recruitment Scam Confirmed After ITF Warnings Following warnings from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), a cruise ship recruitment scheme -which has taken more than half-a-million dollars from at least l 0,000 Kenyan job seekers-has been confirmed as an elaborate fraud by the Kenyan government. The move came after the ITF warned that the cruise ship industry could not support the jobs offered by a shady United Arab Emirates-based company, Al Najat Marine Shipping. In mid-May, the federation published the following statement: "The ITF is issuing a worldwide alert to mariners' unions and other organizations to look out for the company, and to report any further moneyfor-jobs schemes. Al Najat Marine Shipping had commissioned five Nairobibased agencies to recruit 50,000 staff for cruise ships, but applicants were asked to pay at least US$58 each for a ' medical examination.' At least 10,000 Kenyans are known to have paid up." Speaking in Nairobi last month, ITF General Secretary David Cockroft warned ministers the scheme "looked like a racket, ,,,,, \ ,,, \ '~ \ an illegal scam. There is simply no possibility that these jobs are out there," he said. Following government investigations, Kenyan authorities on May 16 confirmed the scheme was fraudulent, and halted recruitment by the company's agents. According to the ITF, even before the industry downturn following the Sept. 11 attacks, the number of jobs available on cruise ships would be far less than what Al Najat Marine Shipping portrayed. The ITF contacted the Kenyan government in July 2001 with concerns about the company. According to a Moroccan newspaper report, Al Najat Marine Shipping also has attempted to recruit 20,000 cruise ship workers there. Le Matin reported that thousands of people had signed up for the scheme, paying at least $100 dollars each. In the past, the ITF has successfully assisted the prosecution of companies involved in similar scams in Belgium and Canada. "The ITF warns job seekers not to pay money for jobs, to make sure jobs really exist, and to seek advice from a trade union if at all suspicious," the federation noted. ATTENTION SEAFARERS: ' /11 _., --- ,//,, ~-...... ~ " --::, SIU Retiree Samuel "Hoot" Gibson didn't immediately know it, but he recently became part of the union's history when he received the one-millionth check issued by the Seafarers Pension Plan. "It says a lot about the strength of the pension plan, and I know they've been mighty good to me," declared Gibson, 75, who lives in Gilbertown, Ala. "I have had numerous medical expenses--doctor, hospital and prescription drugs-and the SIU has always been there for me. My monthly retirement checks and the bonuses I have received are all a godsend." The Seafarers Pension Plan is based at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. Check No. 1 million was issued in April. Gibson joined the union in 1951 and sailed in the deep sea division until 1981. He often worked aboard Alcoa passenger ships, and also sailed for Waterman, Bloomfield and others. The Alabama nati esail d in the ngin department, including numerous voyages ;, I SIU Pensioner Samuel "Hoot" Gibson, pictured recently (left) and in the early 1950s (right) in April received the one-millionth check issued by the Seafarers Pension Plan. as an electrician or FOWT. He joined the merchant marine because "back when I started, there was nothing to do around here. And then I couldn't quit after staying with it for so many years." Gibson attends the Christmas dinner each year at the SIU hall in Mobile, Ala. as well as other functions involving retired Seafarers. "I would like to add that the last bonus check, for $1 ,000, came just in the nick of time for expenses that were unforeseen," h n ju b. SIU." Townsend Announces Bid for Governor Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsen~ (top photo, f~ont row, next to. SIU Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz) on May 5 kicked off her bid for governor with a rally in Annapolis, Md. She aims to become the state's first female governor. Mo~e than 1,000 people, including U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.),. ~ov. P.a~ris Glendening and dozens of students from the Paul Hall Center fc;>r Mant1me Training and Education (based in Piney Point, Md.) attended the gathering at the Maryland State House. CQNrf/11/!£ "la 1il£ SE~~A~E~9 POL.ITICA'ACTION OONAT\ON 4 Seafaren LOG June2002 �Labor Condemns Court Decision Opening U.S. to Mexican Trucks An eleventh-hour legal attempt by groups looking to keep U.S. highways safe by preventing the government from ending the moratorium on Mexican truck border-crossings has been derailed by a federal appeals court in San Francisco. The 9th U.S. Court of Appeals on May 2 denied the request by an alliance of environmental, consumer and labor organizations, which one day earlier sued the Department of Transportation. The group's lawsuit hoped to stop the federal government from implementing regulations for the operation of Mexican trucks in the United States. It also sought an injunction that would have required the administration to conduct an environmental impact statement so that key public health concerns about these vehi- cles could be fully addressed before they were allowed throughout the country. The litigation- filed just two days before the new guidelines were scheduled to go into effect on May 3- alleged that the Department of Transportation did not conduct a comprehensive analysis of the environmental impacts of the Mexican trucks when it made its recommendations earlier this year. The regulations at issuewhich outline safety and operational prerequisites-had to be in place before the president could lift the 1982 moratorium that bans Mexican trucks from the United States. As reported last year in the Seafarers LOG, Mexican trucks were promised full access to U.S. highways under the so-called UN Security Council Calls for 'Transparent' Liberian Ship Registry The United Nations Security Council during its May 6 meeting in New York called on the government of Liberia to institute a "transparent and internationally verifiable audit regime" to ensure that revenues gained from its runaway-flag shipping registry and timber indu try are u ed for legitt ial. rnm· nttanan and opment purposes. The council's decision also repeated a request that the govrnm nt e tabli h an effecti e C rt1ficate of Origin regime for Liberian rough diamonds that is transparent and internationally verifiable. Finally, the council requested that all UN-member states, in particular arms-exporting countries, exercise the highest degree of responsibility in small arms and light weapons transactions to prevent illegal diversion and re-export, in order to stern the leakage of weapons to illegal markets in the region. A panel of UN experts-to be established in three months by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan- will conduct a followup assessment mission to Liberia and neighboring states to investigate and report on compliance with the resolution demands. 10lations, as well as any potential economic. humanitarian and cial impacts of the resolution, al o will be reported .. The foregoing demands were mp nents of the UN's unanim u I) adopted resolution that nd d already existing sancn agai n t the West African n-including an arms em1ha1r~n1 0. a travel ban on a large r of government officials me in the nation's maritime •. and a prohibition on the rt f it rough diamondsther 12 months. The sanc:i. r in tituted last year in n t Liberia's support for olutionary United Front in neighboring Sierra ria recei es an estimated illi n in revenue each year i maritime registry; about i fly the Liberian flag. A UN panel last year reported that Liberia has used funds raised by the U.S.-based Liberia International Ship and Corporate Register (LISCR}-which operates the maritime register on the government's behalf- to finance arms and weapons transport and other anctions-bu ting acti itie . During th ame time frame, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) claimed that revenue from the registry funded pre ident Charles Taylor ' brutal war against Sierra Leone. Transparency of ownership has been a core demand of the United States in the continuing international debate over beefing up maritime security. And although it has stirred sometimesaggressive objections from ship owner groups and a number of delegations to the International Maritime Organization, it still has considerable backing, especially in the United Kingdom. "The clock is ticking for the Liberian register and it should have had its last chance," said Jon Whitlow in response to the UN's decision to extend the sanctions. Whitlow is secretary of the ITF's Seafarers, Fisheries and Inland Navigation Section. "Those who hoped it would somehow emerge looking pure and innocent from the murderous mire of the Liberian state have been made to look at best naive and at worst complicit," Whitlow continued. "The UN's call for the Liberian flag to make its dealings transparent is particularly significant. It means the Security Council accepts that funds have been used for criminal purposes. Common decency surely demands that ship owners ' flag off' and wash their hands of this tainted operation." The UN has given the Liberian government three months to establish and implement auditing procedures for the revenue it receives from its maritime and corporate registry to ensure it is spent on legitimate (social, humanitarian or development) purposes. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of 1994. The U.S. did not meet the March 8, 2000 NAFTA-imposed deadline for opening all U.S. roads to Mexican trucks, but U.S. transportation officials since have been working toward a solution for the impasse. The regulations being challenged in the coalition's litigation are the result of U.S. officials' new policy regarding the trucks. The plaintiffs in the suitPublic Citizen, the Environmental Law Foundation, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the California Federation of Labor AFL-CIO and the California Trucking Association - say the trucks are not clean enough to enter the country and will dramatically increase U.S. air pollution because: • At least 30,000 Mexicodomiciled diesel trucks are set to enter this year, including many Port Security Continued from page 2 that was mislabeled and considered to be dangerous to the port. The containers were deemed "misdeclared and in substandard condition." The ship was ordered out of port where it anchored before departing for a foreign destination. In an April 8 move, the INS announced that it would no longer grant isa \ ai ers or shore lea e to any crew members who did possess valid U.S. visas. Under the procedural shift- made without a change in its formal policythe fNS will detain crew members on board their vessels if they arrive in the U.S. without valid visas. In instances where seamen claim medical emergencies in order to gain shore leave, the fNS would review requests on a caseby-case basis. Published reports say some vessel owners already are experiencing detention of crews aboard ships making U.S. port calls. The INS unequivocally has declined to adopt a uniform policy to administer these actions, stating instead that detention decisions have been left to local INS authorities. In a parallel development, which came after several foreign crew members jumped ship in Norfolk, Va., the INS told ship operators not to lower their gangways until INS agents were present. This policy change was instituted to prevent such incidents in the future. Other ship operators have been required to provide armed guards to stop crew members without visas from leaving vessels. not Security Scanning Device Elsewhere, U.S. Customs officers in Seattle have implemented a new system that makes inspecting the interior of a cargo shipping container as simple as gazing at a computer monitor. According to published reports, the mobile gamma-ray scanning device reveals the contents- cargo, weapons and even people-inside the quarter-inch thick steel walls of a shipping container. The system became operational in Seattle in early April; Tacoma is expected to go on line with units in the near future. It has older, pre- 1944 trucks that are the most egregious polluters. • Within 10 years, diesel emissions from U.S. trucks will be dramatically reduced due to new engine and fuel standards; no legislation is pending in Mexico to require Mexico-domiciled trucks to meet the same or even similar standards. • Trucks from Mexico may not be covered from a settlement that requires U.S. trucks to remove "defeat devices" which enable them to test clean at inspection sites but run dirty on the open road. "Trucks that cross our border from Mexico must meet U.S. emissions standards," said James P. Hoffa, Teamsters general president. "Unless these standards are met, we should not allow these trucks to further pollute the air we breathe." Currently, Mexico does not have strict controls on diesel emissions. According to the Teamsters, Mexico-domiciled diesel trucks already have dramatically increased air pollution in the western border states. Diesel and its component chemi- cals have been linked to cancer, birth defects and asthma, a Teamsters news release said. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, in a prepared statement following the court's decision, voiced his strong displeasure with the judge's ruling. "The decision by the 9th U.S. Court of Appeals to allow Mexican trucks to operate on U.S. roads--even though the trucks do not meet U.S. emissions standards-places a higher value on corporate rights than on the safety and well-being of the American people," he said. "It is appalling that Mexican trucks will be allowed to emit dangerous pollutants on our roadways, exposing our communities and families to increased health hazards, even though U.S. law attempts to protect citizens by limiting emissions from our own trucks," the labor president continued. "Last year, the Department of Transportation said that Mexican trucks operating on U.S. soil must meet all U.S. standards. We believe these standards include laws regarding emissions, as well as labor laws and safety standards." been operational at truck crossings along the country's southern borders for two years. An estimated 1.3 million shipping containers transit the port of Seattle annually. This unit can scan 11 containers per hour compared to the time it takes inspectors to check one unit. Nationwide, the Customs Service has more than 20 systems deployed. meetings with officials from the transportation community, the new security requirements went into effect May 1. They are based on three levels of risk, with measures growing in intensity as the security risk increases. Level 1 - The threat of an unlawful act against terminals and vessels is considered possible, but not likely. Level 2 - Intelligence indicates that terrorist activities in the area are likely. Level 3 - An unlawful act is considered imminent and intelligence indicates terrorists have chosen specific targets. The Coast Guard has outlined specific security measures that must be followed at each level. Terminal operators are charged with implementing the measures as appropriate. When the Seafarers LOG went to press, the captain of the port (COP) had Southern California facilities under a Level 1 alert. Under this level, every person entering the terminal must have business to conduct at the facility and show valid identification cards. Further, all packages and vehicles entering or exiting the terminal area are subject to inspection. On a random basis, five percent of the vehicles are subject to search. More measures are required should the COP call a Level 2 alert. Terminal representatives would be required to escort all contractors, vendors and visitors to their destinations inside the facility. Ten percent of vehicles randomly would be subject to search. In Level 3, all deliveries to vessels must be inspected. In addition, all ship stores must be screened for explosives, and explosive-sniffing dogs must sweep the terminal prior to the arrival of a vessel, as well as other security measures. Port Terrorism Prevention Act In another congressional move, Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) on April 30 introduced the Port Terrorism Prevention Act of 2002 (S . 2426). This measure- intended to beef up security at all U.S. ports-would provide $150 million during fiscal year 2003 to acquire at least 100 mobile scanning devices; $50 million annually during fiscal years 2003 through 2007 for research and development grants, and $500,000 for a government report to Congress covering automated scanning systems used by the U.S. Customs Service. Under the measure, manifest discrepancies would be eradicated by granting the Customs Service the authority to fine parties (from $10,000 to $20,000 per violation) for failing to correct manifest entries. Additionally, certain merchandise descriptions such as "freight of all kinds," "hazardous not otherwise specified" and "said to contain" would be barred from use. Security at California Ports The Coast Guard has put new security guidelines into place covering marine terminals in Southern California and the vessels and trucks calling at the facilities. The ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Port Hueneme are affected. Announced in January after the Coast Guard held a number of Contract Reminder Beginning June 16, under terms of the standard freightship and tanker agreements, members with 3,000 or more days of sea time will receive pension credits for their vacation benefits. For instance, if a Seafarer sails on a tanker where he receives 15 days of vacation per month, and that individual works eight months a year, then he will receive pension eligibility for 360 days. Also, members can include their vacation benefit when determining annual earnings upon which the wage-related pension is calculated. This leads to a larger pension. Seafarers LOS 5 �Article Cites Manpower Crisis Facing U.S. Merchant Marine An article in the May issue of Sea Power magazine warns that the United States would be hardpressed to satisfy armed forces' sealift requirements in the event of a full-scale conflict. The piece also quotes several prominent maritime authorities who emphasized the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine. The article was written by Robert Little, a Baltimore Sun reporter who authored similar pieces last summer which were carried on the Sun s front page. Sea Power is published by the Navy League of the United States. In the magazine, Little notes that more than 95 percent of the materiel needed by U.S. troops for a normal overseas military mission must be transported by ship. "Sealift remains essential to combat success in virtually any large military operation carried out by U.S. personnel in a foreign theater," he writes. "Smaller regional campaigns, Like the war in Afghanistan, can be supported to a considerable extent by airlift, but aircraft simply cannot carry the huge tonnages of supplies and equipment necessary to sustain a large invading or occupying force like the one amassed during Operation Desert Shield. "The largest airplane in the U.S. Air Force inventory, a C-5 Galaxy, can carry only two Ml-Al Abrams tanks, for example, because of the immense weight of the tanks. A cargo ship could carry ten or 20 times as many tanks, and thousands of tons of other military supplies and equipment as well." U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles "Tony" Robertson Jr. (ret), former head of the U.S. Transportation Command, says the nation "needs a fairly robust, certainly healthy U.S.-flag fleet to do the [Department of Defense's] business. When a crisis occurs-I mean a real knockdown, drag-out crisis-for the country to rely on foreign-flag carriers is something we would not want to do." Similarly, Capt. William Schubert, head of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), says that the U.S. fleet's status "is a very serious issue that needs to be addressed right now-today. We don't have time to postpone this issue any longer, or there could be some very serious consequences. I am not very comfortable right now that we have the ability to respond to an emergency." The article examines U.S. sealift assets and many of the challenges facing the industry. For instance, Rear Adm. David Brewer, commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command, notes that STCW requirements could impact "the surge fleet during a largescale activation." Strikingly absent from the otherwise fairly comprehensive critique was an assessment of runawayflag shipping and its impact on the U.S. fleet. Runaway flags, a sort of waterborne version of NAFTA, unquestionably have harmed not only the U.S. Merchant Marine but also the fleets of many other nations. The writer does point out that the U.S. "has always relied on civilian merchant mariners to move its military supplies and equipment overseas in time of war." Finally, the piece mentions several potential steps for boosting the American-flag fleet. Among them are creating a merchant marine reserve; developing an emergency plan for training and certifying retired and inactive mariners; and initiating various changes at maritime training institutions. Schubert concludes that the challengers are "a real wake-up call that shows how important the U.S.-flag Merchant Marine is to our national defense." GMDSS Still Going Strong The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, based in Piney Point, Md., offers a 70-hour GMDSS course that is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. The school began offering the course in February 2001. The class utilizes state-of-the-art training tools, as shown in these photos. GMDSS stands for global maritime distress and safety system. Under amendments to the International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), all cargo ships and passenger vessels greater than 300 gross tons that sail on international voyages must be fitted with GMDSS equipment. Reminder for Government Operations Employees Working for NOAA, Army Corps of Engineers, MSC The "open season" for the Thrift Savings Plan runs from May 15 through July 31. Now is the time to increase or decrease your amount of contributions to the different plans. It pays to contribute as much to the thrift plan as you can afford. This year you can con- base pay. If you contribute money, your agency (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/NOAA, Army Corps of Engineers or Military Sealift Command) will make matching contributions up to a certain amount. These additional agency contributions can really tribute up to 11 percent of your boost the value of your retire- salary. Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) participants can contribute up to 6 percent of your salary. In the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the agency will make an automatic contribution of 1 percent of your ment plan-it's like giving yourself a raise in your pension. That's especially true if you contribute the most you can afford each year and keep your money invested throughout your career. Money in the Thrift Savings Union, MSC Agree on Position Conversions The union's government services division recently reached an agreement with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to implement an expansion of the existing AB positions aboard its Civmar-crewed vessels. This will increase the number of ordinary seamen positions and reduce the number of steward utilitymen slots. Changes to this program will affect job opportunities and working conditions for Civmars in the deck and steward departments. MSC is experiencing a severe shortage of ABs in its East Coast fleet and a moderate shortfall on the West Coast. This program will require changes to the manning scales of most PMl vessels. As these changes are introduced, more AB billets will open, affording an opportunity for steward utilities to apply for work in AB positions. The union is very supportive of all upgrading opportunities provided through this position conversion program, and encourages those Civmars who are interested in a future in the deck department to make application for transfer. At the same time, the union is concerned about the possible impact to working conditions for remaining 6 Seafal'fllS LOS personnel in the steward department and the overall impact to food service and sanitation due to the manning adjustment. These concerns were raised in bargaining sessions with MSC management representatives. As a result of these talks, the union signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the command which calls for a joint monitoring of the AB/OS-conversion program and its impact aboard MSC ships. The parties will convene within 45 days of implementation to examine input and feedback from the captains and the chief stewards about any changes in working conditions. The union urges all chief stewards (east and west coasts) to keep your union representatives informed about the program's effect on the steward department. Stewards may send their comments to: ci vmarsu pport@seafarers.org. This email address is set to receive comments about detailing issues and reports regarding the conversion program. Please file any grievances through your ship's chairman. Civmars generally will not receive responses to messages sent to this address. Plan may be invested and transferred between five funds. The Government Securities or G fund, the Common Stock Index Investment or C Fund, the Fixed Income Investment or F fund, the Small Capitalization Stock Index Investment or S Fund, and the International Stock Index or I fund. Planning for your financial well-being at retirement is important. Take the time to learn about your retirement benefits. Information for FERS and CSRS programs can be obtained from the Afloat Personnel Management Center or at www.tsp.gov. Notice to Civmars Re: Force Protection Duties Recently, the union has received several messages from Civmars. nutfytrYQ us that they have received orders to perform security duties outside the vessel. These duties have included riding a launch boat, riding a security boat to patrol around the vessel, standing on the pier for ID check, and standing at port entry points away from the vessel to check vehicles and passenger identifications. The union has notified MSC that Civmars should not be required to perform these types of force protection assignments, nor should they be asked to perform these assignments on a voluntary basis. This type of force protection assignment should be performed by military personnel or other personnel working at the direction of the military. These duties are outside the scope of work normally performed by Civmars. Civmars are not adequately prepared to perform these assignments, and these duties place Civmars in positions which pose uncertain risks. If you receive an assignment of this type, please contact your ship's chairman, who should notify the union. We will try to resolve these situations at the lowest operational level to ensure MSC continues to meet its mission requirements and that mariners will not be required to perform these types of duties. Port Council Honors Sen. Carnahan The St. Louis Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department last month saluted U.S. Sen. Jean Carnahan (D-Mo.) (pictured with SIU and MTD Pres. Michael Sacco) during its annual banquet. This year's event took place May 11 in St. Louis. Sacco presented the port council's "Able Helmsman" award to Carnahan, who is the first woman in Missouri history to serve in the Senate. He described her as "someone who has demonstrated a firm, effective commitment to the people she represents. It's very simple: Senator Carnahan supports the goals of organized labor." June2002 �Bosuns: Individually and Together, Seafarers Must Get the Job Done The maritime industry has its complexities, from high-tech equipment to often-voluminous regulations and beyond. Last month, however, the union's newest class of recertified bosuns spelled out some nutsand-bolts truths that are vital not only to the SIU but also, one could argue, to the entire U.S. fleet. Addressing fellow members and unlicensed apprentices during the May membership meeting in Piney Point, Md., the dozen "recertifieds" shared their views on the union's effectiveness and how each individual member must play a role in that success. They also described the importance of different componentspolitical action, training, job performance, contract negotiations, representation in the U.S. and abroad, to name a few. Completing the four-week course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education were Abdulla Alwaseem, (from the port of Wilmington, Calif.), Mark Billiot (Norfolk, Va.), Ralph Broadway (Baltimore), Dave Coleman (Mobile, Ala.), Thomas Gruber (Jacksonville, Fla.), Frank Hedge (Wilmington, Calif.), Joseph Olson (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Ricardo Quinones (Santurce, P.R.), Omaha Redda Houston), Francisco Sousa a·., ic a I Watson (Tacoma, Wash.) and Jay White (Houston). The coursewhich blends classroom training, hands-on instruction and conferences with representatives of the union's various departments-is considered the top curriculum for deck-department Seafarers. Early Lesson White, who joined the union after what he described as a disappointing stint aboard oil-patch workboats, recalled a message he heard in 1987 aboard his first SIU ship. "My bosun told me the SIU is all about a fair day's wage for a fair day's work. If we didn't get the work done, we would lose the contracts. I have never forgotten that," he said. "Remember, the ships do not exist to give us a free ride around the world and a paycheck," White continued. "The companies invest in the ships to do a job. The SIU invests in us to maintain the FROM PINEY POINT TO THE WHITE HOUSE-The SIU's newest recertified bosuns spent most of the four-week course on the campus of the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Above, they're pictured with SIU officials right after the May membership meeting at the school. At left, the class included meetings at AFL-CIO headquarters-and a quick stop across the street for this photo at the White House. Graduating from the course (and pictured in both photos) were Abdulla Alwaseem, Mark Billiot, Ralph Broadway, Dave Coleman, Thomas Gruber, Frank Hedge, Joseph Olson, Ricardo Quinones, Omaha Redda , Francisco Sousa, Michael Watson and Jay White. ships and get them from point A to point B. When everyone does a good job, everyone looks good. That's when we get a little extra time off in port or maybe make a little extra money. When everyone does his share, this also gives Mr. (Augie) Tellez and his staff power at the bargaining table. When we don't do our job, we get no extras, we are weak and our union representatives have to go to the table with excuses." Billiot said he was heartened to learn more about "all the hard work that goes into keeping the American flag flying on the ships we have. And I'd have to say my overall experience at Piney Point has been great, starting as a trainee in 1988. It seems as though every couple of years, some new regulation is introduced and new training is needed for us as Seafarers to maintain our ability to sail. The school puts a great deal of effort in keeping up with and staying ahead of the changes, and adding classes." Political Action, Opportunities For Mobile resident Coleman, brushing up on the U.S. maritime industry's heavily regulated makeup-a condition which demands political activity as a matter of continued existenceproved especially worthwhile. "SPAD dollars keep the union wheels turning," he stated, referring to the SIU's voluntary political action fund. "I used to think, 'Oh well, I'll just sign and contribute to SPAD,' but I didn't fully understand its importance. Those dollars are fighting for our survival, from the White House to a small town in Alabama." Alwaseem encouraged his fellow Seafarers to "always remember it is very important to donate to SPAD to support our political activity.... I enjoy being a seaman and I'm very proud to be a member of the SIU, which is the strongest maritime union in the world. I thank the union officials, past and present, for all the hard work that they put forward to make this a true union." Broadway reported that since graduating as a trainee nearly 20 years ago, "I've always been able to find work through the union halls, and SPAD is a major component. It keeps our jobs secure." Sousa and Hedge both touted the opportunities they've found through the union and the school. "I have sailed non-union and with other unions. No one offers the opportunities to advance my career that the SIU offers," declared Sousa. Hedge has been a member of five different unions. "The SIU is the only union that has helped me advance within my industry," he pointed out. "I've always appreciated what our officials do for the membership and the industry. As for the school, it's all positive. SIU members have everything to gain by upgrading." Redda said he is living proof of the chances to better oneself. "I joined the union 20 years ago. Before that, I used to ride two buses to go and work for less than $4 an hour," he remembered. "Today, I have a beautiful wife and kids and all that goes with it. Damn right I'm a union man!" Redda added that the Paul Hall Center "is state of the art. Whatever training is called for in any department, it's offered here. I would recommend upgrading to all SIU members." Safety Training Watson half-jokingly said he found at least one drawback to staying at the school. "I had an excellent experience at Piney Point. I gained a lot of weight and acquired new know ledge and skills," he noted. Like most of his classmates, Watson is a frequent upgrader. He also is a veteran of two shipboard fires (Aleutian Developer and Liberty Bell) and therefore has an acute appreciation of the acclaimed Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School, which is part of the Paul Hall Center. "I believe that you can't get enough practice. Hands-on training is the key part in -fire fighting," Watson said. "The Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School was excellent, as was the computer lab." Next Generation A number of the bosuns offered guidance and encouragement to the unlicensed apprentices in the audience. "Study at the school, and listen to your supervisors on the ship," said Quinones. "And remember, the only stupid question is the one not asked." "Ask questions and learn," agreed Olson. "You can better your education and job opportunities by taking advantage of what's offered at this school." Gruber suggested that the newest Seafarers can choose from two paths. "You can either attend the school of hard knocks, or the one here before you. The things here at Piney Point will make your life easier." Hands-on training is a big part of most Paul Hall Center courses, including recertification. Honing their skills are (from left) Frank Hedge, Omaha Redda, Mark Billiot (at wheel) with Paul Hall staff member Jack Russell, Francisco Sousa and Joseph Olson. June2002 Seafarers LOG 7 �Guilty Pleas Entered In Pollution Case Involving FOG Ship A ship manager based in Piraeus, Greece and a 56-year-old chief engineer pleaded guilty last month in a New York federal court to falsifying a runaway-flag ship's log to hide the dumping of oil into the ocean. The sentencing hearing for Ionia Management and Christos Kostakis was scheduled for May 24, too late for this edition of the Seafarers LOG. The company may be fined up to $500,000; the mariner faces possible fines and up to five years in jail. The case has been described as one of several recent episodes in which U.S. authorities, unable to penalize those responsible for dumping oil in international waters, instead seek their prosecution for lying in the logs, once the ship reaches the U.S. In a joint announcement issued May 7, the U.S. attorney for New York's Eastern District-along with officials from the Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency and FBI - noted that the Bahamian- More Pollution tor. An oil-water separator requires regular maintenance, cleaning, and replacement of filters." Federal law requires that vessels document use of the oilwater separator, discharges of processed water and disposal of oily water. The ship's chief engineer is responsible for operating flagged tanker Alkyon, operated the oil-water separator and mainby Ionia, "like other large ships taining and recording information produces waste oil from opera- in the oil record book. The government announcetion of its engineering machinery. ment further noted that on Jan. 8, Much of this waste oil accumulates in the bottom, or bilges, of the Alkyon was en route to New ships ' engine rooms. During rou- York Harbor when its shipping tine operations, ships accumulate agent made a routine request for too much oily bilge water to carry the U.S. Coast Guard to inspect from port to port. Because waste the tanker upon its arrival. The oil is an environmental hazard, inspection, which took place off the Alkyon, like other similar Staten Island, "established that ships, is equipped with a pollu- piping had been manipulated so tion-prevention device known as that the Alkyon s oil-water sepaan oil-water separator. An oil- rator could be bypassed, and that water separator processes a ship's oily bilge water had been disoily bilge water by separating charged directly into the sea .... water containing no more than 15 When a Coast Guard officer parts of oil per million and dis- asked crew members if they used a 'bypass pipe' to evade the oilcharging that water overboard. water separator, Chief Engineer "When an oil-water separator Kostakis produced a pipe and detects water containing more than 15 parts of oil per million, an stated that it was used only for alarm sounds and the oily water emergencies." An inspection of the ship's oil is prevented from being discharged overboard. The oil record book revealed false residue produced by the oil-water entries. Kostakis, a Greek, separator is stored aboard the waived indictment and pled ship for proper disposal in port, guilty to knowingly and willfully or is burned in a ships' incinera- making the bogus accounts . Ionia pled guilty to the same charge. As part of the plea agreement, the parties will recommend to the sentencing judge that the total fine imposed be payable to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a charitable and nonprofit corporation established by members who are material wit- Congress to promote and connesses. The 623-foot Cygnus is serve U.S. environmental reowned by Feng Lee Maritime sources. Additionally, Ionia will Corp. of Panama City and is reimburse the government for its operated by Fujitran Corp. of expenses incurred in prosecuting the case, estimated to be $35,000. Japan. Finally, Ionia must provide the According to press reports, Coast Guard and EPA inspectors Coast Guard with a compliance on April 10 boarded the Cygnus checklist for the "proper care and in Portland and determined that disposal of oily waste" no later the ship's waste oil recovery sys- than four days before any of its tem had been bypassed. They had ships arrives at any port in the received an email from a former United States. The checklist crew member that reportedly requires the company to certify included images of the discon- that each arriving ship has been nected ship's manifold attached properly processing and disposing of its waste oil. to a hose that drains overboard. EPA Charges 2 Engineers from Panamanian-Flagged Car Carrier Two engineers from the Panamanian-flagged car carrier Cygnus have been charged with making false statements in the ship's oil record book. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, they allegedly recorded that waste oil was burned in the ship's incinerator when, instead, it was being discharged into the ocean. The mariners-Chief Engineer Pyeong Gab Jeong and First Engineer Duk Jo Jeong, both Koreans- in late April were ordered to remain in Portland, Ore., as were four other crew OMU Cortes' Ashes Committed to the Deep Above: Chief Mate Robin Espinosa (left) and Capt. Peter Sarandinaki prepare to scatter the ashes of Brother Cortes. Below: officers and crew read from Psalm 107: 23-31. B Seafarers LOG As his ashes were being scattered over the Atlantic Ocean, the officers and crew of the CSX Discovery bid a final farewell to their fellow Brother of the Sea, Heriberto Cortes. Capt. Peter Sarandinaki, in a note to Cortes' widow, Teresa, wrote that Sunday, April 7, at 10 a.m., while steaming off the East Coast of the United States, "the ship's main engine was placed on slow ahead and the crew assembled for a memorial service on the fantail." Tributes of remembrance were voiced by Steward Jonny Cruz, SA Erasmo Guevara and QMED/ Electrician Roy Frett. Readings from the old and new testaments followed, after which all hands were joined together in reciting The Lord's Prayer. "We then had a moment of sil- Retired Ohio Legislator Casey Jones Dies at 86 Casey C. Jones, who supported legislation to assist Great Lakes mariners, passed away April 2 in Springfield Township, Ohio, after a nearly yearlong illness. He was 86. Jones, a Democratic state representative for 25 years who retired in 1995, had been active in the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's Toledo Port Council for many years. He helped enact a bill to extend unemployment benefits to those who worked on lake freighters. Jones also sponsored bills that tackled issues such as migrant labor, literacy, education about minority cultures, sickle cell anemia, crime victims and more. A native of Princeton, Ky. , he once played basketball for the Harlem Globetrotters and the Toledo entry in what became the National Basketball Association. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) said Jones' sports background "brought that spirit Casey C. Jones Sr. 1915 - 2002 of teamwork and camaraderie to the political process. He had a way of carrying himself that people were always comfortable with." He is survived by his wife of 38 years, two sons, four daughters, 17 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral services took place in Toledo. Prison Sentence Delivered In Alien Smuggling Suit When four illegal immigrants from China died aboard a Japanese cargo ship bound for Seattle in January 2000, it illustrated the ongoing problem of foreign-flag vessels serving as conduits for smuggling people into the U.S. Last month, a Chinese man-who himself snuck into the country five years ago-was sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in coordinating the attempted illegal immigration of 18 other Chinese nationals. Chao Kang Lin, 31 , was sentenced in Seattle on May 9. Two other con pirators already had been convicted an entenced t horter terms. While the case of the Japanese-flag Cape May hardly is uniquethe vessel was one of at least 15 found along the West Coast that year with Chinese civilians concealed in containers-the fatalities drew widespread attention. Altogether, 18 people hid in a 40-foot container aboard the Cape May for a 10-day voyage from Hong Kong to Seattle. They paid anywhere from $38,000 to more than $40,000 apiece for the transportation. U.S. immigration officials who had been alerted to the scheme opened the container in Seattle. They found conditions described in press and government reports as horrific and torturous. The bodies of three dead men were stacked in the container's rear; a fourth man died later. They died from starvation and dehydration caused by seasickness. The survivors, cramped and short on stores, endured a predictably brutal, dark journey. News reports stated that, according to newly unsealed court documents, U.S. authorities have connected the Cape May incident and several other smuggling maneuvers to a pair of Chinese "triad" crime operations. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Lin traveled to Seattle to meet the aliens upon their arrival and arrange their transportation to New York City. While awaiting the connection, he was contacted by a China-based alien smuggler (commonly called a snakehead) who told Lin to check the local newspaper for a report on the deaths. Reminder: SIUINMU Reciprocity Steward Jonny Cruz (right) and Captain Sarandinaki participate in the memorial service for OMU Heriberto Cortes. ence," Sarandinaki continued, "as Heriberto's ashes were slowly scattered in the wake of the ship, accompanied by a final farewell salute of three prolonged blasts on the ship's whistle." Cortes, 48, joined the union in 1971. He sailed as an OMU and died March 12 while working aboard the CSX Producer. As reported in previous issues, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) is operating a pilot program with the NMU Welfare Plan which is intended to benefit Seafarers. When the NMU merged into the SIU, one union was created. However, in accordance with the merger agreement, the benefits plans of each union (as they previously existed) remain separate. In the case of the health plans, eligible members who before the merger were covered by the SIU plan, continue to receive coverage under that plan. Similarly, eligible members who were covered by the NMU still are with that plan. The six-month pilot program (which ends in July) essentially gives full credit for sea time toward members' health-benefits eligibility, re- gardless of which plan they are covered by. As long as a member has enough sea time to qualify for health benefits, it doesn't matter if that time was accumulated on SIU- or former NMU-contracted ships, or a combination of both. The member gets credit toward eligibility under his or her plan. The pilot program will be reviewed by trustees after its expiration. Additionally, the Seafarers Vacation Plan and the Seafarers Pension Plan have announced reciprocal agreements with their NMU counterparts. Those agreements fundamentally allow members to receive credit toward their pension and vacation benefits based on their total days worked, even if their sea time is divided between companies that are signatory to the plans. June2002 �Ten Scholarships Awarded to Seafarers, Dependents Forty-nine years after awarding its first scholarships, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan program is still going strong. In 1953, four full college scholarships were given out in the amount of $1,500 each, for a total of $6,000. Today, $130,000 is beingI SEAFARERS Mark A. Dyer Pamela C. Monaco Samuel Garrett Jeanette Montgomery Fernando D. Mesa June2002 divided up between the ten 2002 scholarship recipients- both Seafarers and their dependents. On this page are brief descriptions of the backgrounds and educational goals of the 10 college-bound students. been sailing in that department ever since, always taking advantage of opportunities to advance his skills at the Paul Hall Center. Garrett's long-range educational goal is to complete a twoDeep sea member Mark A. year program in criminal justice, Dyer, 34, began sailing in 1989 leading to an AS degree, at at the urging of his younger Florida Community College in brother Aaron. Upon arriving at Jacksonville. He would like to his first ship, the USNS Rigel, he use his new legal skills in workwas surprised by Aaron and ing on behalf of the SIU memanother brother, Jeff, who were bership in both the legal and waiting for him at the top of the political arenas. Jeanette M. Montgomery, gangway. Jeff worked in the deck department and Aaron 36, joined the SIU in 1988 in the worked in the steward depart- port of Honolulu. She worked on ment. (Another brother, Lance, board the SS Independence for a also sails.) year-and-a-half before returning Dyer, who lives in Newport, to San Francisco to attend colN.C., sails as a chief steward. He lege. But her funds were diminhas received many compliments ishing quickly. She began attendand praises for his dedication ing classes at the Paul Hall and professionalism in the galley Center, and by the time she was (especially his fresh-baked finished, she had completed the donuts) and for his strong inter- cook/baker, chief cook and est in the welfare and morale of lifeboat classes and then started his fellow crew members. to sail deep sea out of the port of His brother Aaron passed Seattle. away at the age of 20, and Dyer, Montgomery has returned to in winning this scholarship and the Piney Point school over the continuing his education, is years, eventually completing the keeping a promise he made to his steward recertification course in younger brother to better himself March 2000. in his chosen occupation--culiHaving attended college part nary arts and sciences. He has time since 1996, Montgomery is already begun studies at Johnson now ready to take on a new chal& Wales University in Norfolk, lenge in the field of medicine. Va., where he has been on the She plans to attend college full dean's list, and will continue time in Bellevue, Wash. and then with that program. go on to graduate school at the Pamela Monaco, 44, graduUniversity of Washington to ated from the SIU's entry-level complete a degree in clinical training program in 1978. In nursing. 1980, she upgraded to a rating of Since graduating from high AB and has been sailing in the school in 1979, Fernando D. deck department for the past 24 Mesa, 41, hasn't stopped workyears. ing-trying everything from In 1992, Monaco graduated salesman, file clerk, receptionist, from a vocational nursing program and received her vocation- waiter, cook and machinist to al nursing license. For the past help his parents with the expensnine years, while continuing to es of raising a large family. It sail, she also has worked part wasn't until 1994, when he time as a nurse in the home began working aboard the SS health care field and has contin- Independence and SS Constitution that he felt he had found ued her nursing studies. The resident of Shasta, Calif. his career. He returned to Piney hopes to receive an associates Point a number of times over the degree in nursing and a regis- years to upgrade his skills. Sailing as a DEU, most tered nursing license at Shasta College in Redding, Calif. and recently on the Chemical Trader, "to use these skills and qualifica- Mesa has been singled out as a tions to provide a positive true asset on the vessel. He impact into the nursing profes- received a certificate of appreciation for his excellent work sion in my community." Although her goals are aboard that ship. "His duties focused on the nursing profes- require him to work in all three sion, Monaco has no plans to departments," the ship's master disregard her seafaring career. noted. "His effort is 100 percent She says she has enjoyed her in all three areas and excels in all career as an AB and has "always three areas." Mesa now has the time to appreciated the respect and supreturn to his education. He has port given to me by my SIU applied to West Kissimmee brothers and sisters." Community College and OrSamuel Garrett, 40, has lando Community College in been a member of the SIU for 13 Orlando, Fla. with the hopes of years. He started working in the steward department, but follow- earning a diploma in social coming a voyage during the Gulf munications. His goal is to War aboard the Cape Etna as an become a journalist or TV news emergency wiper, the engine reporter- and, one day, to write he has department is where he feels books-something most comfortable, and he has always dreamed of doing. Five scholarships were awarded this year to Seafarers, each in the amount of $6,000 for study at a two-year college or vocational school. Five $20,000 scholarships were awarded to five dependents of SIU members. Eighteen year-old Allison Barra is graduating this month from Coral Springs High School in Coral Springs, Fla. She is the daughter of Linda and Louis Barra, an inland tugboat captain who joined the SIU in 1979. She hopes to major in pre-law at Georgetown University. Brian Bragg believes aeronautical engineering is in his future. The 17-year-old son of Jo Anne and William Bragg Jr., a chief steward most recently working aboard the Express (USSM), is graduating this month from Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Wash. He would like to pursue his aeronautical engineering interests at the University of Washington in Seattle or at Stanford University. Arleen B. Cayan, 19, graduated two years ago from Carson High School in Carson, Calif. and has been taking courses at several colleges, not really sure of what she wanted to do. But after a stimulating Calculus II course, she discovered her love for teaching math, and plans to be a math professor, completing her studies at the University of San Diego. She is the daughter of Anselma and Dencio Cayan, a 2"d pumpman and SIU member since 1992. The compassion Brittany Nicole Stropich received from others while she was in recovery from an eating disorder ignited her personal desire to help people. To that end, she has chosen nursing as her career. The 18-year-old daughter of Diane and AB Steve Stropich (an SIU member since 1981) is graduating this month from Escanaba Senior High School in Escanaba, Mich. She plans to continue her studies at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. 11, Ever since age Christopher A. Urti knew he wanted to be a doctor. This knowledge helped him design his academics and extracurricular activities toward the medical profession. Urti is the son of Claudette and Angelo Urti, a recertified bosun who joined the SIU in 1965. The 18-year-old Urti graduated from Hammond High School in Hammond, La. last year and has been attending Southeastern Louisiana University in that city. Next fall, he will transfer to Louisiana State to continue his pre-med studies. Urti applied for the scholarship last year but was not one of the selected five. That makes this year's winner especially thankful-and should be noted by other applicants not to give up at something they really want. DEPENDENTS Allison K. Barra Brian M. Bragg Brittany N. Stropich Christopher A Urti Seafarers LOB 9 �Around the Port of San Francisco Everybody had a job to do when the Consumer (CSX Lines) put into the port of Oakland, Calif. recently. Clockwise (from top): OMU Jasper Brown and 1s1 Assistant Engineer Michael Romano work in the engine room; Bosun Larry Kunc overhauls the stores crane; and Chief Cook Frank Sison begins preparations for lunch. These giant cranes are a recent addition to the port of Oakland and are designed to accommodate the newest generation of container ships. They can each lift 65 long tons at one time and can reach 201 feet over a ship, hoisting at a speed of 230 feet per minute and with a capacity to load more than 30 cargo containers in an hour. .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 writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Memory (Shipping) Lane I sailed in the SIU in the 1960s, joining the union in 1960 in Brooklyn. My father also was a union brother from the Second World War until 1966 or so. His name was Carl R. Johnson, and he sailed as bosun and deck maintenance. We moved to Seattle in 1961 and shipped from there, from then on. I started as a wiper, and sailed mostly later as fireman/watertender and oiler. Now I feel somewhat like my dad-he started out on square riggers and then went on to steamships, and I sailed on steamships which are now as "antique" as the sailing ships he was on as a young man, as I understand it. In 1968 I left the sea to attend Seattle Community College to learn how to be a computer programmer, which is how I made my Jiving until I retired in 1998. If any of my old shipmates happen to read this, I would be happy to hear from them. I sailed on various Waterman and SeaLand ships from Seattle, as well as other companies' ships that have long been scrapped. One ship in particular I should like to know about is the SS Young America, a C2 owned by Waterman that was named for the schoolchildren of the United States who bought war stamps and bonds during World War II. (The Young America, now the SS Wright, was converted in 10 Seafarers LOB Galveston, Texas in 1986 and currently serves the U.S. Military Sealift Command as an aviation maintenance logistics vessel.) John R. Johnson P.O. Box 681 Hilo, Hawaii 96721-0681 .. )It Coincidence & Thanks I want to give my thanks to our late SIU President Paul Hall and now to our President Mike Sacco, who is doing a wonderful job. I'm grateful for the bonus and I appreciate all of our SIU brothers and sisters who are helpful to me and an other retired Seafarers. I sailed as bosun on the SeaLand ships, running between Puerto Rico and Cuba for many years after World War II. In retirement, I have noticed an interesting coincidence. When I retired, I purchased a house in my hometown. I live on East 56th Street-between Cuba Street and Puerto Rico Street. Charles W. Jordan Savannah, Ga. Short & Sweet: Thanks Thank you so much for the extra bonus. It will really help Nicky Hunt Philadelphia, Pa. .. )It From Sea to Market I felt the need to tell my story so that other brothers who face similar situations can have a point of reference. Sometimes life at sea can be very lonely, and because one is so involved with work, the only thing we have available to keep in touch with the world is our Seafarers LOG .... I joined the Seafarers Union over 11 years ago. I saw it as the opportunity of a lifetime, to continue my travels around the world while being surrounded by something I truly enjoyed: food. The year was 1989 and I had just returned from a three-year program with the United States Peace Corps in the Philippines. I worked as a volunteer with farmers of remote areas to help improve food crop yields while promoting conservation ... . Hawaii was my first port o' call. A friend, seeing my economic negative flow, suggested the merchant marine would be my way out of the jam. He even arranged for me to stay with a Filipino family in Hawaii while I learned the ropes of becoming a merchant seaman. I was hired to be a "chef trainee" on the white ships. It didn't take me long to realize I was experiencing something people would pay thousands of dollars to experience, and for others it would be just a lifetime's dream. I learned with as much eagerness as possible. I also worked overtime every chance I was given .... My house, which I had purchased as an investment before going to the Philippines-and had almost lost because of lack of employment- was once again mine to keep. I was caught up with the payments. I managed to work 120 days in two consecutive years, within a period of just eight months. Then I went home for a week and continued to Piney Point to upgrade. Upon completion, I sailed continuously, upgrading regularly and never straying far from my goals. As my kids grew and become more aware that their father didn't have a conventional job, they started questioning the need for me being away from them. It's the eternal question of a family man who also happens to be a seaman and truly enjoys what he does for a living. How do you maintain that high standard ofliving? How do you cope with not being able to go to the places your neighbors can only dream about? I explained the consequences of not being able to sail for eight months out of the year. My daughter triumphantly suggested, "Dad, since you love food so much, why not work at the Burger King around the comer?" Visions of automated burger machines flashed through my mind, like bad dreams. With the blessing of our elders and the support of friends and the Fil-Am Association (in which we have been very active since moving to Florida), The AsianAmerican Market was born on Dec. 15, 2001. ... We provide items such as foods that many ethnic groups know from their homelands, spices, music, movies, etc. But most of all, a friendly service the old-fashioned way, which is all but lost in the modem world. Owning our own business is one of the most challenging and daring things we have done as a family. And even though there is certain clout and status as a business proprietor, there also are many uncertainties. Small enterprises usually own the owners, not the other way around. My practical self tells me I will not be able to stop shipping anytime soon, even though I would scale down the months I ship out in a year. My visionary self tells me the market only will g t bigger and b r. During the first week of January, I went to Piney Point to complete my STCW training. I figured I might as well be ready to comply and keep up with the times . . . . Life at sea is not for everyone, but if that is your choice, to the newcomer I advise you to cherish every moment and place. Consider yourself lucky and open your mind to the new experiences. Have fun, but plan for a secure future. The Asian-American Market, I hope, will serve as an anchor in the central east coast of Florida to any Seafarer in the vicinity. If you happen to be near Exit 70 on Interstate 95 and something smells like pancit or crispy lumpias, it probably is coming from our shop, which is located about a block away from the interstate at 6165 Babcock Street. Stop by, say hello and have a cup of coffee on us. Victor I. Jimenez Palm Bay, Fla. Seafarer Victor Jimenez (back row, wearing cap) is helped by family and friends in welcoming former Philippine Senator Nikki Coseteng (at Victor's immediate right) for a book signing at The Asian-American Market. Also pictured are Luz Cook, Alana-Antonio Rivera, Brian Doberk, Kevin Jimenez, Marina Harris, Lisa Jimenez, Melynn Jimenez, Josie Good and Krystal Cook. June2002 �At Sea and Ashore Crew members aboard the Overseas Juneau gather for a group shot in Portland, Ore. before departing for Pakistan. It reportedly will be the Maritime Overseas Corp. vessel's last voyage before being scrapped in mid-June. At right, the crew loads deck and engine stores aboard the grain carrier for the trip. It's all smiles following a payoff on the Endurance in Elizabeth, N.J. In photo above are (from left) Steward William Biondie, Steward Fernando Gonzalez, AB Abdalla Gaafar, Chief Cook Banjamin Brooks and SIU Rep Oscar Lopez . In photo at right are (from left) Bosun Raphael James, SIU Rep Joe Mieluchowski and GVA Faez Almallahee. Left: Loading stores on board the Consumer (CSX) on the West Coast are shoregang members Nunu Randel, George Pino, Steve Biles, Gene Aruta and Kevin Copper. En route to Bombay, India last December aboard the Green Island are (photo above left) DEU Brandon Malone and (above right, from left) Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez, who sent these photos to the LOG, and AB Yamira Colon. This was the first trip for Malone and the last trip for the Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel, which was scheduled for the scrapyard . Right: Jason Schoenstein, with help from a forklift, assist in the loading operation. Above: SIU Assistant VP Donnie Anderson (left) reads the annual financial report at the April membership meeting in the port of Tacoma, Wash. while Port Agent Bryan Powell (center) and Union Rep Tre Dixon look on . Below: Seafarers crowd the Tacoma hall for the monthly membership meeting. June2002 To help the crew members aboard the Maj. Stephen W Pless feel more at home on Easter Sunday, Chief Cook Linda McPhetridge and Assistant Cook Fred Gilbert (below) designed and baked a bunny cake (inset). The photos were sent to the LOG by Chief Steward Douglas A. Hundshamer. Seafarers LOii 11 �uring ceremonies in Washington, D.C., representatives of Congress, the administration and the military on May 22-National Maritime Daycited the U.S. Merchant Marine's many accomplishments and sacrifices throughout history. The merchant marine's con- D Hunter further stated that in place of the thousands of ships that previously were flagged American, we now have far fewer. "And we see nations like Liberia using flagging dollars, flagging fees that companies that used to flag American are paying into that dictatorship, into terrorist groups and of the maritime community for and patriotic. "Tl keynote speaker during the thereafter, "Comfort sailed past into terrorist operations. We their immediate, heroic Merchant Marin memorial service at the the smoldering remains of the see in the shipbuilding base a response to the September 11 that is good and Washington Navy Yard. World Trade Center into New very small number attacks on America. Five about our great n He painted a vivid portrait York." Once there, the crew of shipbuilders with mariners received plaques for said. of the partnership enjoyed by 17 ,000 meals and provided the ability to build Although she MSC and the U.S. Merchant 500-plus medical consultaships in the event we service to their country during periods of war and struggle: part in any of th Marine. He also reflected on tions, and processed 4,000-plus had to surge and activities, Secret the integral part that • Thomas R. Gibson on mobilize quickly of all merchant marine behalf Elaine L. Chao j merchant mariners could only build a veterans of World War II, ident in recogniz have played in small number of • J. Robert Lunney, repreAmerica's security of merchant mari ships. senting all merchant mariners and prosperity. United States. "T "So I think what who served during the Korean "For more than our history, mere we have to do now War, have played a cri half a century, is to resolve to • Capt. John Trimmer for serving this grea Military Sealift rebuild this indusall merchant mariners who Their contributio Command has benetry," Hunter said. He served during the Vietnam fited from the pronomic strength a pointed out that he War, fessionalism and their role in Ame recently had met expertise of • Retired SIU Bosun efforts to achiev with prominent leadRowland "Snake" Williams America's merchant peaceful world a ers in the maritime representing all merchant able." mariners," the admicommunity remariners who answered the ral said. "Whenever, presenting merchant U.S. Maritime Administrator Persian call during the Gulf wherever-if duty mariners and shipCapt. William Schubert War, and called, they delivbuilders and ship• Capt. James Parese, who ered. They're still pers. "We have put of the represented all segments delivering today, tinuing importance to U.S. together a game plan," he said, maritime community for their aboard more than U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Brewer, national and economic security "and I hope that in the next six 110 Military Sealift commander, U.S. Military Sealift Command instant reaction to the needs of also was emphasized throughto seven months -and in the fellow citizens in New York on Command ships out the 70th annual National next year that follows in September 11. Parese, now a every day, around the world." pounds of laundry for more Maritime Day. Congress-we can really do of MEBA, is a gradumember Adm. Brewer said 65 perthan 2,500 firemen, police offiThe U.S. Maritime Adminwhat it takes to honor our merate of the Paul Hall Center for cent of his command's 8,600 cers and relief workers who istration (MarAd), the U .S. chant mariners. And that is to Maritime Training and Eduemployees are mariners servhad stationed themselves at Military Sealift Command resolve that we flag American; cation. ing at sea. Further, he pointed ground zero. (MSC) and the Washington that we have thousands and out that MSC is the largest Admiral Brewer concluded chapter of the Propeller Club thousands [of ships] that are ariti e Day L eon employer of U.S. merchant his remarks by describing the sponsored the separate events. flagged American, manned U.S. Rep. Don Young (Rmariners in the world. U.S. Merchant Marine as resSIU members and officials American and serving on Alaska) was scheduled to "We depend on them every olute, hard-working, dedicated attended all three observances. American-built ships." deliver the keynote addres day to meet the mission The showing of a series of during the Propeller Club's MarAd Memorial requirements of the best ocean short film clips followed Maritime Day Memorial transportation system in the The MarAd event, which Hunter's remarks. Each depictLuncheon, which took place at world," he continued. "We at took place at the U.S. Navy ed various contributions made the Capitol. Because the conof all our MSC are proud Memorial, expanded on the by merchant mariners during gressman was involved in a mariners, so it is fitting that agency's traditional National our nation's conflicts. Also pressing legislative matter, today is set aside to express the Maritime Day ceremony to presented was a piece that however, he was unable to great debt of gratitude we owe honor "living maritime heroes" showed the myriad actions attend. to the dedicated men and as well as merchant mariners taken in the aftermath of In the congressman's stead, women of the U.S. Merchant who lost their lives in service September 11. Our commercial maritime tradition dates back Rebecca Dye briefly addressed Marine. to the nation. At the conclusion of each to play an important role today, moving passenge those in attendance. Focusing "I'm proud to pay tribute Maritime Administrator videotape presentation, a ing our citizens to the world. on a matter that's at the top of today to the U.S. Merchant Capt. William Schubert hosted plaque was given to an individMerchant mariners have served America with everyone's agenda in the marMarine, especially those who the service, which highlighted ual who represented the mercially at critical moments. Before World War II. ff itime community, Dye stated have given their lives at sea in the accomplishments of Ameri- chant marine for the time rying vital supplies to Europe. During that war, rn that the U.S. House of Represervice to our nation,'' the ca's mariners in past times of lost to attack, and more than 6,000 merchant mari frame and events previously sentatives' Port Security Bill, admiral continued. "But harm's conflict and during the immea vital role in the Korean Conflict, especially int reflected upon. Surviving merH.R.3983, is scheduled for way is not always associated diate aftermath of September Meredith Victory. During the Vietnam War, ship chant marine veterans of World action as soon as Congress with war." of the supplies used by our Armed Forces. Many 11. War II were honored, as were reconvenes following the The admiral then cited sevfire. In fact, the SS Mayaguez incident involved th U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter those who supported America's Memorial Day recess. eral recent incidents in which chant ship SS Mayaguez. (R-Calif.), chairman of the military services during the mariners made the ultimate More recently, during the Persian Gulf War, me MSC Service Merchant Marine Panel of the Korean, Vietnam and Persian sacrifice while in the service of operation since D-Day. And after the tragic ana Armed Services Committee, Gulf conflicts. Recognition Rear Adm. David Brewer, their country. mariners and midshipmen from the United Sta· s was the event's principal also was afforded all segments MSC commander, was the sonnel and equipment and moved food and sup· Ii He also recalled giving speaker. After reflecting on rescue operations and helped save many lives. the order to sail the hospital the history of the U.S. Today, the men and women of the United ta ship USNS Comfort on Merchant Marine and the workers in our Nation's maritime industry con 1u September 11. The vessel, roles mariners have played economic strength and our ongoing efforts to t 1 typically maintained in during times of war, the maritime system can meet the challenges of the 1' reduced operating status, is congressman offered, "I ble within the next 20 years, a viable maritim n crewed by members of the think it's important to reflect global economy. SIU's Government Services on where we are today, Accordingly, my Administration is working itl Division. because the best way we can labor, and environmental groups to ensure tha o "Within hours of the call salute all those who have option that complements our overland transporLti to action, 83 of our dedicatserved in the maritime In recognition of the importance of the U.S. \1e ed merchant mariners (22 industry is to take action. " tion, approved on May 20, 1933, as amended, has more than required) reported Comparing current and Maritime Day," and has authorized and reque t d to the bow of Comfort," the past maritime resources, tion calling for its appropriate observance. admiral shared, "answering Hunter said, "We had thouNOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUS H the call of freedom, just as sands of ships during those hereby proclaim May 22, 2002, as National Mariti1 their predecessors answered days to carry thousands and States to celebrate this observance and to displa_ th the call during attacks on thousands of Americans. We in their communities. I also request that all ship s America from the had the ability to build that day. The U.S. Maritime Administration's ceremony included tributes to mariners Revolutionary War to Desert dozens and dozens-if not IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto who sailed during World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. Retired year of our Lord two thousand two and of the Ir e hundreds and hundreds-of SIU Bosun Rowland "Snake" Williams (second from left} represented Storm." He noted that the mariners from the Persian Gulf War. He is joined by (from left) U.S. Maritime two hundred and twenty-sixth. ships during a given year. Administrator Capt. William Schubert, SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez and Comfort was ready to sail in We had an enormous force Williams' wife, Doris. less than 24 hours. Soon of merchant mariners." By the President of the U 12 Seafarers LOG June2002 �1e U .S. ~embodies all holesome tion," he id not take oregoing ry of Labor ined the presng the service ners to the hroughout ant mariners ical role in country. s to our ecoe great, and ·ca 's ongoing a more e 1mmeasurRebecca Dye, representing U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) t we (in Congress) can realMarAd gave plaques to mariners who served the nation in times of war and struggle and who symbolized all U.S. mariners from their respective eras. The honorees were Thomas Gibson, retired SIU Bosun Rowland "Snake" Williams, J. Robert Lunney, Capt. John Trimmer and Capt. James Parese, an SIU hawsepiper. it takes to honor our merners. And that is to resolve -U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) ime Day 2002 ited States of America o the founding of our Nation, and it continues and freight, protecting our freedom, and linkdistinction throughout our history, but espeey made dangerous and difficult voyages carre than 700 United States merchant ships were ers lost their lives. Merchant mariners played e rescue of 14,000 Korean civilians by the SS rewed by civilian seamen carried 95 percent f these ships sailed into combat zones under capture of mariners from the American mer- Photo courtesy of MSC U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Brewer, commander of MSC, and the Honorable Gordon R. England, the Secretary of the Navy, toss a wreath into the Anacostia River in honor of fallen mariners during Military Sealift Command's National Maritime Day memorial service May 22 at the Washington Navy Yard. Right: Rear Adm. Brewer (at podium), the featured speaker at MSC's event, strongly stated, "The U.S. Merchant Marine embodies all that is good and wholesome about our country." Below: The SIU and the Paul Hall Center were well-represented throughout the day. Pictured at the Washington Navy Yard prior to MSC's memorial service are SIU officials and students from the school in Piney Point, Md. chant mariners were vital to the largest sealift ks of September 11, professional merchant Merchant Marine Academy transported pers to lower Manhattan. Their efforts enhanced es Merchant Marine and thousands of other e to make immeasurable contributions to our a more peaceful world. We must ensure our century. As cargo volume is expected to doutwork will help our country compete in our government agencies, the shipping industry, r waterways remain a sound transportation n network. chant Marine, the Congress, by joint resoluesignated May 22 of each year as "National hat the President issue an annual proclamaresident of the United States of America, do e Day. I call upon the people of the United flag of the United States at their homes and iling under the American flag dress ship on y hand this twenty-first day of May, in the endence of the United States of America the George W. Bush June2002 Seafarers LOG 13 �Paul Hall Center's 'Nune Noreen' Retires Neel and her husband, Edward, are pictured immediately following her recent retirement ceremony. For more than two decades, Noreen Neel-a member of the SIU-affiliated United Industrial Workers (UIW)-has provided health care, medical counsel and a sympathetic ear to people associated with the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. This chapter in the native Washingtonian's life now, however, is closed. The health care professional-also known as the school nurse and more affectionately as ''Nurse Noreen"- hung up her stethoscope, blood pressure cuff and the various other implements of her profession for the last time. She retired May 10 following 22-plus years of dedicated service. "I definitely will miss being here and my association with the Seafarers," shared the softspoken registered nurse, who received her formal training at St. Agnes Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore. "They are all very interesting, colorful people who have such fascinating stories to tell. You can't be around them for this length of time and not miss them." Although she has seen patients from all segments of the training school's population-upgraders, families of upgraders, staff employees, ARC residents and others-during her tenure, she will miss the Take the Family on Vacation to Piney Point UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Paul Hall Center is limited to two weeks per family. Member $40.00/day Spouse $10.00/day Child $10.00/day Note: There is no charge for children 11 years of age or younger. The prices listed above include all meals but do not include tax. This summer, treat yourself and your family to an unforgettable vacation. Everything you could ask for in a summer holiday can be found at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. This benefit, unique to Seafarers, offers comfortable accommodations, three meals each day and lots of opportunities for activities that will please every member of the family-for up to two weeks-and all at very reasonable rates (see box at left). Swimming, boating, fishing and playing tennis are but a few of the options available within the center complex. For those who wish to venture farther afield, the choices are endless. Piney Point is just a little more than an hour's drive to any number of exciting destinations in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area (which includes Arlington and Alexandria, Va. and Baltimore and Annapolis, Md.}-museums, ballparks, historical sights, craft shows, concerts and much, much more. Send the completed application form (below) to the address listed and be able to look back on a memorable 2002 summer vacation spent with your family. trainees most. "For many of them, coming here for training is their first time away from home, and I think of them as my children," the mother of five and grandmother of nine said. "I'll miss them." Neel began working parttime at the school in 1979. "At that point, I was employed parttime at St. Mary's Nursing Home," she said. "I had been there four years and previously worked at St. Mary's Hospital for three years. When the job came open here, Ken Conklin encouraged me to come aboard. Soon, the position was expanded to a full-time job and I've been here ever since." Conklin was the commandant of trainees who later became vice president of the school. Neel has worked Monday through Friday during her entire tenure at the school, but was never more than a phone call away on weekends and evenings if needed. Although she has no way of knowing how many people she has seen, assessed, treated or referred over the years, she estimates she was seeing on average 125 patients per week depending on the time of year. "I see patients with a variety of ailments," she said. "The most common are upper respiratory infections, but we also encounter high blood pressure as well as diabetes. Then of course there are the minor injuries such as cuts and abrasions .... I assess patients when they come in and treat them according to protocol ( estab- lished medical directives). If they are suffering from conditions that we can't treat here, then we refer them to a doctor." Additionally, Neel drew blood to be sent out to labs, gathered specimens for analysis and administered immunization vaccines during her career at the school. She conducted smoking cessations programs for people who were interested in kicking the habit as well as blood pressure screenings and diabetes screenings. She organized blood drives, trained designated employees in blood-borne pathogens and was responsible for the flu vaccine program. In addition, she taught first aid, CPR and health-risk awareness. After all that activity, walking away isn't easy. "Retiring was a very difficult decision for me," Neel said, "because I really enjoy what I'm doing and love to help people." As far as the union is concerned, Neel says she has no regrets about joining up when the school became a UIW shop more than 20 years ago. "For me, the union has been great, especially in view of the health benefits we enjoy," she said. "I don't think you can go anywhere else and get benefits comparable to those we receive in the UIW-you don't have to contribute to the plan and you only pay $100 per year deductible. The plan pays 100 percent of reasonable and customary charges .... I definitely would recommend and encourage anyone who is concerned about job security and improving their quality of life to join a union." PAUL HALL CENTER TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information Name: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Socia I Security number: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Book number: Address: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- The Honorable (Name) United States Senate Washington , DC 20510 Telephone number: Number in party I ages of children, if applicable: Date of arrival: 1st choice: 2nd choice: _ __ (Stay is limited to a maximum of two weeks) 3rd choice: _ __ Send this completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075. Seafarers LOG The Honorable (Name) United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 web site (www.seafarers.org) provides links to those sites and to the White House under our "legislation" section. When writing to members of Congress, whether via letter or e-mail, remember to be concise. State your purpose, be factual and explain how legislation probably will impact you and others. If writing about a specific bill, include its name and number (House bills begin with H.R., Senate bills with S.). Date of departure: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 14 Crew members occasionally ask the Seafarers LOG to publish mailing addresses for U.S. Senators and Congressmen. Here they are: 6/02 Additionally, most members of Congress may be contacted by e-mail. To locate an address, go to www.senate.gov or www.house.gov. The SIU's Also be sure to inclue your name and return address. The telephone number for the Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. June2002 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea APRIL 16 - MAY 15, 2002 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 10 3 0 2 5 2 20 l 0 18 13 7 6 15 7 4 5 3 6 1 6 11 13 29 13 41 24 8 5 14 26 17 11 20 2 13 3 11 IO 11 15 4 1 7 5 1 0 26 261 170 114 0 3 0 1 3 194 106 so 111 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 12 7 19 4 13 2 l 4 12 2 4 4 35 33 9 17 2 20 57 0 4 1 5 12 16 2 4 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 2 0 Port 0 0 5 2 9 0 2 4 5 1 2 1 0 0 6 0 2 3 2 4 6 14 1 3 7 3 1 10 4 0 4 0 0 151 49 29 114 Al,gonac 0 Baltimore Quant Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 2 0 6 1 2 Totals Totals All Departments 5 0 3 5 2 19 0 16 4 0 0 14 26 1 1 0 9 25 12 15 0 3 1 0 4 5 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 37 0 0 0 7 1 7 10 33 0 41 37 I 8 63 267 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 5 3 11 26 9 0 20 1 3 0 3 7 385 31 0 1 512 5 0 7 Port Everglades ....... Thursday: July 18, August 15 18 9 San Francisco .........Thursday: July 18, August 15 San Juan ..................Thursday; July) 1, August 8 0 1 9 6 15 2 2 4 2 1 1 1 3 3 0 58 0 l 0 2 2 12 35 67 3 17 48 10 50 4 2 6 5 2 3 1 5 41 14 29 13 2 59 0 0 4 5 0 0 1 6 5 25 8 63 23 2 0 9 29 7 17 0 5 0 0 37 44 4 0 0 7 13 15 31 0 5 8 5 1 22 20 St. Louis .................Friday: July 19, Augustl6 Savannah ................ Friday: July 12, August 9 Tacoma ...................Friday: July 26, August 23 Wilmington ...............Monday: July 22 Tuesday: August 20* *(change created l>y Paul Hall birthday holiday) Each port's meeting stal'ls at 10:30 a.m. Personal IO 7 83 DAUGHTER OF STEPHEN J. LESLIE William Vogler is trying to contact the daughter ofthe late MTD Vice President Stephen J Leslie. Vogler may be reached at 194 Willow St., Johnson City, NY; telephone (607) 766-9631. In Honor of the Sept. 11 Rescue Workers AB/Mate Vincent W. Thompson of Westwego, La. sent these photos to the LOG. Below is Joseph 'Philly Joe' Kolodziejski, a former SIU member who , once sailed on the Texaco _ Providence and who has just begun a 24,000 mile canoe trip (expected to take about 5 years) in honor of the Sept. 11 rescue workers. He hopes to make it to Michigan by October, return to Texas for the winter, and start rowing again in the spring-up to Alaska and down to the Panama Canal. 18 3 3 1 7 6 16 107 72 0 76 325 416 414 321 155 217 965 849 788 *"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. June2002 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: July 10, August 7 0 0 0 0 10 New York ................ Tuesday: July 9, August 6 4 3 0 7 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: July 16, August 13 12 100 27 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: July 23, August 20 Norfolk ................... Thursday: July 11, August 8 174 21 Jacksonville ............Thursday: July 11, August 8 5 18 18 19 0 6 Houston .................. Monday: July 15, August 12 Mobile .................... Wednesday: July 17, August 14 2 1 15 8 3 Honolulu .................Friday: July 19, August 16 31 2 7 8 10 0 577 10 3 6 5 1 12 205 10 18 16 5 6 12 2 182 5 IO 16 1 14 33 8 7 17 4 8 l 39 8 0 3 26 15 16 13 185 0 1 4 0 12 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 28 9 3 0 13 I 4 Port 15 0 3 10 0 0 11 4 7 4 2 3 9 90 71 21 43 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 3 7 3 0 7 l 21 2 14 16 0 0 0 1 2 7 1 10 12 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: July 17, August 14 Jersey City .............. Wednesday: July 24, August 21 1 0 6 Boston..................... Friday: July 12, August 9 7 l JI Baltimore ................Thursday: July 11, August 8 7 22 2 1 3 11 9 14 3 6 2 1 4 6 4 40 214 2 12 6 8 8 417 3 0 0 1 0 0 21 28 267 11 11 13 2 30 27 10 111 8 31 51 42 0 9 26 5 23 4 5 6 6 6 5 37 0 1 10 4 13 0 19 11 6 0 5 17 4 1 5 6 0 8 0 1l 8 2 1 5 0 4 6 18 I San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 5 18 4 5 0 Puerto Rico_,, Totals 0 1 2 11 9 21 12 16 27 5 4 48 0 11 2 3 11 4 2 2 25 1 19 25 5 23 3 11 18 2 2 11 8 60 20 0 12 5 3 4 16 5 12 9 27 45 13 20 0 6 0 5 6 4 35 3 21 1 6 17 10 9 7 8 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 2 6 17 4 6 4 1 16 8 12 3 17 44 12 33 19 23 2 0 5 5 4 0 6 21 3 0 15 Algonac .................. Friday: July 12, August 9 1 2 4 0 6 12 15 l 0 Piney Point ............. Monday: July 8, August 5 0 10 4 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 5 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 6 3 14 21 2 DECK DEPARTMENT 1 2 23 30 8 15 17 5 18 13 Trip Reliefs July & August 2002 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Above, posing aboard the tug Ocean Venture, are (from left) Thompson, Kolodziejski and AB George Owen. Seafarers LOG 15 �1'1'1'111 Monthly Shipping A Registration Report APRIL2002 Michael Sac~; President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay; Execut'We Vice Pre~ide11t · David Heindel, Secll!tary· Treasurer TOTAL SIDPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III ~~gustio T~ fice/Jre.sident Contracts Toni Orzechowski, Pice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, l'ice President West Coast .Joseph T. Sor.esi, Vice Presidem Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Jlice President Government Services . Rene Lioeanjie, Vice President at large .. Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 Port DECK DEPARTMENT Boston Houston Harvey, LA 7 IO 2 New York Norfolk San Pedro 16 Savannah 2 4 2 8 Tacoma 51 Totals 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 5 1 0 4 3 29 0 I 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 2 7 4 l3 12 48 2 5 4 11 2 22 12 3 114 0 6 0 11 0 2 28 0 5 '} 0 47 10 0 5 1 5 0 0 1 0 12 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 72 (Sesame St., # 1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 {6 l 7) 269-7877 DULUTH 124 w. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM 1>.Q. Box 23127. 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Mobil~; AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 ,, NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St.. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah 0 5 2 2 4 0 6 0 4 7 0- 0 0 0 1 0 q' Q .._...,....,_ .___..... 1 2 1 4 0 -...,,......,_,_.-.~···~s, 0 12 21 13 0 5 103 34 21 61 Tacoma Totals 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2 6 41 0 4 36 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 2 19 0 15 5 0 1 0 25 3 47 63 146 4 13 113 2 100 301 223 151 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NEW YORK Totals All Departments 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 PJJILADELPHJA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEYPOJNT 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 l 057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16 Santurce. PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis. MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON SlON. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549.-4000 16 Seafarers LOB PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the Seafarers LOG by Pensioner Richard E. McAll of Saraland, Ala. It was taken in 1959 aboard the passenger ship Alcoa Cavalier. From the left are crew members Sam McDonald, Eddie Gonzales, Richard McAll, George Dean, Joe Gallo, Jim Patterson and Homer Ringo. McAll, now 73, began sailing in 1947. He worked in all three departments. His first ship was the Raphael Semmes, operated by Waterman Steamship Corp. Before retiring in 1986, he sailed aboard the cable ship Long Lines. A new generation of the McAll bloodline continues the seafaring tradition. Joshua Cooper, now an unlicensed apprentice in class 626 at the Paul Hall Center, is McAll's grandson. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. June2002 �• 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. T wo captains and one recertified steward are among the 19 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Captains Edward T. Bethel and Jerry K. Champion worked at the helms of inland vessels for a combined total of 40 years, while Chief Steward James A. Wright completed the highest level of training available to members who sail in the steward department. Including Wright, eight of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. Seven others, including Bethel and Champion, navigated the inland waterways, while the remaining four plied the Great Lakes. Seven of the retirees worked in the deck department, seven more shipped in the engine department and the remaining five sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA FINN JAKOBSEN, 71,joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Norway, Brother Jakobsen worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions as a member of the deck department. He last sailed aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Green Island. He makes his home in Bogalusa, La. RALPHF. MORGAN, 70, began his SIU career in 1992 in Seattle. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1966. Brother Morgan first sailed aboard American Hawaii Cruises' SS Independence. The Massachusetts-born mariner worked in the steward department and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1995 and 1996. Brother Morgan last sailed on the SeaLand Enterprise. He makes his home in Pahrump. Nev. DEMITRIOS PAPAIOANNOU, 73 , was born in Greece. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of New York. Brother Papaioannou first shipped aboard the President Pierce. The steward department member was a frequent upgrader at the Seafarers training school. He last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Expedition. Brother Papaioannou is a resident of Eagle Springs, N.C. JAMEST. PRATHER, 69, started his SIU career in 1990 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Prather is a retired U.S. Navy veteran with more than 30 years in uniform. He first sailed for the SIU aboard June2002 Seahawk Management's Falcon Champion. Born in Florida, he shipped in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Prather upgraded his skills at Piney Point in 1997. He last worked aboard the Lawrence Gianella, an Ocean Ships, Inc. vessel. Virginia Beach, Va. is his home. The Pennsylvania native shipped in the deck department as a captain. Boatman Bethel upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1993. He last worked on a Moran Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Bethel is a resident of Elkins Park, Penn. GENARO RIVERA, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. Born in Puerto Rico, the steward department member last went to sea on the Sea-Land Challenger. Brother Rivera lives in his native commonwealth in the city of Yauco. JOHN J. BROWN, 62, hails from Maryland. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1962 in the L-~-~~_J port of Baltimore. Boatman Brown is veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1963 to 1965. He first sailed aboard a Maritrans Operating Co. vessel. The engine department member enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1998. Pasadena, Md. is his home. ROBERT RUFFNER, 61, hails from Virginia. He started his career with the SIU in 1971 in the port of New York. Brother Ruffner worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions. He first sailed aboard the Robin Locksley, a MooreMcCormack Lines vessel. Brother Ruffner shipped in the deck department and enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1997. He last went to sea on the LNG Taurus. Brother Ruffner lives in Jacksonville, Fla. ANGELM. VELEZ, 63, was born in Puerto Rico. He started his SID career in 1973 in the port of New York. Brother Velez worked in all three departments and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school. Brother Velez lives in his native commonwealth in Ponce. JAMES A. WRIGHT, 61, began his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in San Francisco. Brother ll!!:..=..11----l Wright served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. The California-born mariner first worked for the SIU aboard the Selma Victory. A member of the steward department, Brother Wright completed steward recertification training at Piney Point in 1981. He last worked aboard the Sea-Land Anchorage. Brother Wright calls Gig Harbor, Wash. home. INLAND EDWARDT. BETHEL, 63 , joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Philadelphia. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. JERRYK. CHAMPION, 65 , began his SIU career in 1968 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Champion was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after serving from 1954 to 1957. Born in Cleveland County, N.C., the deck department member sailed as a captain, working primarily aboard vessels operated by Stone Towing Line. Boatman Champion calls Wilmington, N.C. home. ARTHUR DIAMOND, 66, was born in Cook County, Ill. He joined the Seafarers in 1996 in the port of Houston. Boatman Diamond spent the majority of his career working aboard vessels operated by G&H Towing Co. The engine department member upgraded his skills in Piney Point in 1994. Boatman Diamond lives in Hitchcock, Texas. NOLEY LEE HARVELL, 63, joined the SIU in 1993 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Harvell is a retired member of the U.S. Coast Guard, having served from 1958 to 1981. The deck department member was born in Lenior City, N.C. and worked primarily aboard Allied Towing vessels. He upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1998. Boatman Harvell is a resident of Bayboro, N.C. MILTON L. SHECKELLS, 63, began his career with the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Baltimore. The Maryland-born mariner worked in the deck department, sailing primarily aboard vessels operated by Moran Towing of Maryland. Boatman Sheckells makes his home in Baltimore. PHILLIPT. YEOMANS, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1990. Boatman Yeomans was born in North Carolina and first shipped for the SID aboard a Maritrans vessel. He worked in the steward as well as deck departments and was a frequent upgrader at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Boatman Yeomans is a resident of Harkers Island, N.C. home. GREAT LAKES KASSEM S. ABDULLA, 65, started his SIU career in 1966 in Detroit. Brother Abdulla first sailed on Buckeye Steamship Co. 's Buck Monitor. Born in Yemen, he worked in the engine department. His last voyage was aboard the American Mariner, an American Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Abdulla lives in Dearborn, Mich. l ALAWIA. ELZAHIRI, 65, started his SID career in 1965 in Detroit. Brother Alzahiri first shipped aboard American Steamship Co. 's Reiss Brothers. The engine department member last worked aboard the Southdown Challenger, a Cement Transit Co. vessel. Brother Elzahiri was born in Arabia, but now calls Buffalo, N.Y. home. ABDUL SAEED, 61, started his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in Detroit. Born in Yemen, Brother Saeed worked in both the engine and deck departments. He sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by American Steamship Co., including the American Seaocean and the Buffalo. Brother Saeed calls Dearborn, Mich. home. HAMID SHOHATEE, 65, began his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in Detroit. Born in Arabia, Brother Shohatee worked in both the deck and engine departments. His initial SIU voyage was aboard the Reiss Brothers. Brother Shohatee last worked aboard the William Roesch, a Pringle Transit Co. vessel. He is a resident of Detroit. four years of college or university training in the field of their choice. The award of 1946 five scholarships this year was made on The SIU pulled a complete work stoppage the basis of a new ruling by the trustees of on all ships on June 6 to force the the Seafarers Welfare Plan, setting aside a steamship companies to negotiate for new fifth scholarship agreements. As a rr.::=============================;;;i annually for a result of the stopSeafarer. page, negotiations commenced with 1966 the operators on Seatrain Lines is in Tuesday, June 11. the early stages of Among other things, an expansion pro· the union was seekgram that will add eight newer, larger and ing establishment of a 40-hour work faster container ships to the Seatrain fleet. week. The new ships are converted "Mission" 1956 type vessels and will be used on the Four Seafarers and the daughter of a Seatrain routes operated for MSTS, to Seafarer have been selected by the board and from Puerto Rico. The company also of university administrators as winners of plans to expand its ports of call, construct new shore facilities, and increase existing the 1956 Seafarers Scholarship awards. facilities. The total cost of the new ship Each will receive a $6,000 Andrew conversions is $30 million. Furuseth Memorial Scholarship to cover Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG THIS MOl'ITH IN SIU HISTORY Seafarers LOB f7 �DEEP SEA GEORGE BRUER Pensioner George Bruer, 68, died March 30. Brother Bruer began his career with the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New York. A native of Hamburg, Germany, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Brother Bruer first shipped aboard the Steel Artisan in the deck department. He last sailed on Interocean Management's El Yunque. Brother Bruer began receiving his pension in 1999 and lived in Indian Harbor Beach, Fla. WILLOUGHBY BYRD Pensioner Willoughby Byrd, 77, passed away March 16. Born in Richton, Miss. , he started his SIU career in 1955 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Byrd served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1944 and first sailed under the SIU colors aboard Isco 's Steel Maker. The deck department member sailed as a bosun and last went to sea on Puerto Rico Marine Management's Carolina. Brother Byrd started receiving retirement stipends in 1994. He made his home in Mobile. NEAL CAIRNS Brother Neal Cairns, 75, died Nov. 12. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. The New Jersey ~ native was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A member of the steward department, Brother Cairns belonged to the Dennis A. Rolland Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans in New Jersey. He lived in his native state in Toms River. NATHANIEL CLARK Pensioner Nathaniel Clark, 76, died Feb. 12. Brother Clark started his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S). Born in Ft. Worth, Texas, the steward department member began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1975. Seattle was his home. ,........."'""'""...,....,...~_,......,.,., MOSES COLEMAN Pensioner Moses Coleman, 84, passed away March 26. The Alabama native started his career with the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of Mobile, Ala. His first vessel was the Alcoa Polaris, operated by Alcoa Steamship Co. The steward department member last worked aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's John Penn. Brother Coleman started receiving pension stipends in 1988. He lived in his native state TURE DAHLSTROM Pensioner Ture Dahlstrom, 96, died March 22. -· Brother Dahlstrom started his career with the MC&S.Bornin Sweden, he worked in the ~-----~ 18 Seafarers LOG steward department. Brother Dahlstrom started receiving stipends for his pension in 1972. He was a resident of Concord, Calif. the steward department and began drawing retirement stipends in 1971. Brother Ho called San Francisco home. JOSEPH DALLAS ANDREW HOLLAND Brother Joseph Dallas, 60, passed away Jan. 22. Born in Hungary, he joined the Seafarers in 1979 in Seattle. His initial voyage was aboard the Inger, a Reynolds Metal Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, Brother Dallas last worked aboard the Sea-Land Patriot. He made his home in San Francisco. Pensioner Andrew Holland, 75, passed away Jan. 4. Brother Holland joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Connecticut, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother Holland initially sailed for the SIU on the Sea-Land Adventurer. The deck department member last went to sea aboard the LNG Gemini. Brother Holland started receiving his pension in 1991 and resided in Chesapeake City, Md. FRANCISCO DEDOMENICIS Pensioner Francisco Dedomenicis, 78, died Jan. 30. Brother Dedomenicis started his career with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. He first shipped aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Del Sud. A native of New York, he worked in the deck department and sailed as a bosun. Brother Dedomenicis last went to sea on the Sea-Land Economy. In 1986, he started drawing payments for his retirement. Brother Dedomenicis was a resident of Lake Charles, La. STANLEY DUDA Pensioner Stanley Duda, 82, passed away April 3. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he started his career with the Seafarers in 1941 in the port .___--"'"'.....__ ___.. of New York. Brother Duda's initial sea voyage was aboard Isco's Steel Seafarer. The deck department member started receiving his pension in 1979. He called Newton, N.J. home. JOSEPH FARIAS Pensioner Joseph Farias, 79, died Jan. 26. Brother Farias started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The steward department member began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1978. Brother Farias was a resident of Seattle. PAUL HOLLOWAY Pensioner Paul Holloway, 75, died Jan. 11 . Born in North Carolina, he started his SIU career in 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Holloway was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1943 to 1946. His first SIU voyage was aboard the French Creek, an Interocean Management vessel. The deck department member last shipped on the Sea-Land Long Beach. Brother Holloway began collecting retirement compensation in 1989 and made his home in Charlotte, N.C. SAMUEL HONG Pensioner Samuel Hong, 60, died Jan 14. Brother Hong began his career with the MC&S in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Born in Los Angeles, the steward department member last shipped on Matson Navigation Co. 's Maui. He started receiving his pension in 1982 and lived in Gardena, Calif. DAVID KELLEY Pensioner David Kelley, 76, passed away Nov. 12. Brother Kelley joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. The U.S. Navy veteran first sailed for the Seafarers on the Brigham Victory, a Bloomfield Steamship Co. vessel. Born in California, Brother Kelley sailed in the engine department and last went to sea on the Sea-Land Patriot. He began collecting retirement compensation in 1993 and made his home in West Covina, Calif. ANARGYROS KORIZIS Pensioner Howard Fong, 79, passed away Feb. 11. Brother Fong " began his career with the MC&S. Born in China, he lllfl•!I.~ shipped in the steward department. Brother Fong started receiving his pension in 1977 and made his home in Westminister, Calif. Pensioner Anargyros Korizis, 79, died Jan. 3. He started his SIU career in 1969 in the port of Seattle. Brother Korizis first went to sea on the Sabine, a Ship Operators Corp. vessel. Born in Seattle, he sailed in the deck department and last worked aboard the Sea-Land Panama. Brother Korizis started receiving his pension in 1987. He was a resident of New York. IUPINGHO MARGARET KOWALSKI HOWARD FONG Pensioner Iu Ping Ho, 79, died Feb. 18. The Hong Kong-born mariner started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. He worked in l Pensioner Margaret Kowalski, 80, passed away Dec. 16. Sister Kowalski started her career with the SIU in 1978 in San Francisco. The Michigan-born mariner first sailed on the Santa Maria, operated by Delta Steamship Lines. A steward department member, she last worked on the USNS Silas Bent. Sister Kowalski began collecting retirement compensation in 1987 and lived in San Francisco. PHILLIP LAGAPA Pensioner Phillip Lagapa, 82, died March 23. Born in the Philippines, Brother Lagapa started his career with the MC&S. He '--------~ worked in the steward department and started receiving his pension in 1968. Brother Lagapa was a resident of Livermore, Calif. JAMES LINN Pensioner James Linn, 83, passed away Jan. 22. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Linn was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1944 to 1965. His first ship was the Sea Scope, an Alpine Geographic Associates vessel. The Ohio-born mariner sailed in the engine department. He last worked aboard Interocean Management 's Keystone State. Brother Linn began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1984. .--------~ LEONIDES LOPEZ Pensioner Leonides Lopez, 82, died March 27. Brother Lopez began his SIU career in 1943 in the port of New York. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Lopez worked in the steward department and last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Trader. He started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1979 and called Riverbank, Calif. home. DON MARTIN Brother Don Martin, 51, passed away Jan 11. He joined the Seafarers in 1987 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Martin first went to sea aboard the USNS Algol. The Louisiana-born mariner worked in the deck department. His final voyage was aboard the Lt. Col Calvin P Titus. Brother Martin lived in New Orleans. GUILLERMO MARTINEZ Pensioner Guillermo Martinez, 76, died March 29. Born in Dallas, he started his career with the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New Orleans. An engine department member, Brother Martinez first worked aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Kyska. His last voyage was on the Overseas Washington. Brother Martinez lived in Mission, Texas and started collecting retirement compensation in 1987. DON McKINNEY Pensioner Don McKinney, 74, died April 10. The Blair, W. Va . native joined the Seafarers in 1961 in Detroit. Brother McKinney was a military veteran, having served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. The deck department member last worked on the LNG Libra. Brother McKinney started receiving his pension in 1991. He made his home in Temperance, Mich. 'l'r"'C~~""'=-, Pensioner Everett Moss, 82, died March 25. Brother Moss started his career with the MC&S in 1957 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. The Harrisburg, Ark-born mariner served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1944. He worked in the steward department and first shipped aboard Delta Steamship 's Santa Maria . Brother Moss last worked on the Santa Magdelena, another Delta Steamship vessel. He started receiving his pension in 1984 and lived in his native state. JULIO PAMINIANO Pensioner Julio Paminiano, 74, passed away Jan. 21. He joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother .___ _.........,............~___., Paminiano was born in the Philippines. He shipped in the engine department, last working aboard the Sea-Land Liberator. He started collecting retirement compensation in 1998 and was a resident of San Fra i CHARLES POLK Pensioner Charles Polk, 60, died Feb. 2. Brother Polk began his career with the SIU in 1964 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 to 1962. The Alabama native worked in both the inland and deep sea divisions, first sailing aboard the Steel Chemist. Brother Polk worked in the engine department and last sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Green Island. He began receiving his pension in 1998. Grand Bay, Ala. was his home. CECIL RUSH Pensioner Cecil Rush, 80, passed away March 2. Born in Grenada, Brother Rush joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York. He started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1984 and lived in New York. PEDRO SANCHEZ Pensioner Pedro Sanchez, 79, died Jan. 9. Brother Sanchez started his career with the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. .___ __.,...:.....;..,_ ___..The steward department member was born in Puerto Rico. Brother Sanchez began receiving retirement stipends in 1984. He resided in his native commonwealth. June2002 �• Digest of Sllipboard 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 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 tor publication. ANCHORAGE (CSX Lines), March 17-Chairman Dan P. Fleehearty, Secretary Amanda F. Suncin, Educational Director William M. Pinkham, Deck Delegate Basil D. Stolen, Engine Delegate Alan L. Hansen, Steward Delegate Patrick C. Conlon. Chairman announced payoff March 20 in Tacoma, Wash. Everybody asked to help keep lounge and laundry room clean. Educational director urged crew members to take advantage of upgrading courses offered at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Some issues expressed by steward delegate regarding overtime. All communications posted on board for everyone to read. Those members living on 02 deck asked that crew keep noise from TV and laundry room down at night. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next ports: Tacoma; Anchorage and Kodiak, Alaska. CONSUMER (CSX Lines), March 24-Chairman Mauro G. Gutierrez, Secretary Terry L. Allen, Educational Director Paul D. Hanley, Deck Delegate Robert Richardson, Steward Delegate Eric Van Benthuysen. Chairman announced payoff shortly after arrival in Oakland Calif. He advised each crew -fi-i:ne;m.t:J~lQ.,W&.1~ union book 1 reacfy for patro man:·l-Ie also expressed thanks to chief electrical for repairing washing machine. Secretary thanked crew for help keeping ship house clean. He reminded everyone of importance of contributing to SPAD and stressed safety aboard ship at all times. Educational director asked members to make sure all shipping documents are up to date. He also talked about upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center and that "everything is there for you to improve your career." No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to change chemical used for cleaning burners to less hazardous kind. Vote of thanks given to SIU President Mike Sacco and his staff for the great job they're doing and to the steward department for delicious meals, especially cookouts. Next ports: Oakland and Long Beach, Calif.; Honolulu. ENDURANCE (USSM), March 3-Chairman Romeo L. Lugtu, Secretary Russell B. Beyschau, Educational Director Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Deck Delegate Walter 0. Weaver, Engine Delegate Jam es F. Sieger. Chairman reported good trip with payoff on arrival in Long Beach, Calif. He wished departing crew a safe flight and good vacation. He also encouraged crew members to keep up with latest developments in maritime industry by upgrading at Piney Point and contributing to SPAD. Secretary noted this was the best trip ever and thanked crew for great teamwork. He stated that new furniture for crew mess and lounge are on order. Treasurer noted $550 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to exchange movies for newer ones. Steward department June2002 given vote of thanks for job well done. ENTERPRISE (CSX Lines), March 10-Chairman Gregory A. Agren, Secretary Franchesca D. Rose, Educational Director Dann G. Manthei, Deck Delegate John Zimmerman, Engine Delegate Billy Hillard, Steward Delegate Mark Cabasag. Secretary requested computer as well as new mattresses for crew. Educational director noted STCW deadline passed. He reminded crew to take advantage of Paul Hall Center and talked about requirements to sail in new engine ratings. Treasurer stated $60 left in ship's fund after purchasing 24 videos. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Information requested by crew on time allowed to work on 35-day runs. Is it 4 on and 2 off? Or 3 on and 2 off? Or 2 on and 1 off? Crew members taking time off were advised to make sure they are properly relieved before getting off ship. Requests made for new TV and VCR. Vote of thanks given to steward depart.c-. d · llY , espec1a ment .c-.lOr great 100 nk · 1th th e b arbecues. Specia a s · t o deck and engme · dep artgiven c. th · h 1 · ments lOr eu e Pm sett.mg up bar becue gn·11s. Con doIences sent . Ed a and h.is to AB B ernard mo c. il Qn ti.. f h. ...........~...___. li.e los~s...::.0~~1 lam /TB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan . ) M h 31 Transpo rtat ton , arc Chairman John R. Nichols, Secretary Veronika K. Cardenas, Educational Director Jose Ramirez, Deck Delegate Frederick C. Meier, Steward Delegate Mohamed S. Mosa. Meeting was held enroute to Panama Canal from San Francisco. Chairman informed crew that ship is going back to its old run-Houston to Port Everglades, Fla. Secretary noted need for ships' minutes and crew list forms. Educational director welcomed new crew members and informed them that 60-days' discharge is good for collecting vacation benefits. He also noted STCW training classes continue at Piney Point school and anyone not in compliance should apply asap. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on whether Panama Canal zone is under coastwise or foreign articles. Next port: Houston. INTEGRITY (Maritrans), March 2-Chairman Ronald L. Paradise, Secretary Andrew A. Austin, Educational Director John A. Bennifield, Deck Delegate Alfred Mcintyre Jr., Steward Delegate James F. Whalen. Chairman thanked crew for working well together for an enjoyable trip. He advised ABs of need to get tankerman assistant endorsement recorded on TRBs. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made that contracts department help company obtain permission for crew to go ashore in Marcus Hook and Hog Island. Crew members realize some changes may be due to security issues, but an escort in and out of the areas would be appreciated, as was done in the past. Vote of thanks to Chief Steward Hayes Johnson for great job making sure those on watch are fed early without having to rush. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. KODIAK (CSX Lines), March 22-Chairman Garry D. Walker, Secretary Blair D. Hum es, Educational Director Alfonso D. Bombita Jr., Deck Delegate Thomas B. Schroeder, Engine Delegate Glenn A. Snow, Steward Delegate Sam Kassem. Chairman announced vessel to pay off March 27 in Tacoma, Wash. There will be blanket relief for crew that day. He stressed need to check in with boarding patrolman and pay dues on time in order to remain covered for benefits. Crew members reminded to keep noise down inside house structure since those off watch or on rest periods may be trying to sleep. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on STCW renewal regulations as well as information about the sale of CSX now or at any time in the future. Crew laundry is temporarily down to one washing machine, so everyone asked to use extra care. Steward department thanked for efforts of excellence in all areas. doors of opportunity and are open to all Seafarers. Treasurer announced $269 in ship's fund. No disputed OT reported; beef noted in deck department. Clarification requested on paid transportation home after completing voyage overseas. Member voiced concern about everyone helping clean and maintain laundry room and other common areas. Next ports: San Francisco, San Diego and Concord, Calif.; Diego Garcia. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (ATC), March 16-Chairman panies to stop restriction to ship for American crews while in American ports. Also suggested compensation for major inconvenience this is causing-there are no slop chests on coastwise tankers and members can't get to post office to mail checks home. Members also requested use of ship's e-mail, perhaps putting spare computer in steward's office for crew use. Thanks given to deck department for nice paint job to house, to engine department for prompt repairs and to steward department for fine job. Next port: Marcus Hook, Pa. Arriving in San Francisco LIBERATOR (USSM), March 12-Chairman Joel G. Miller, Secretary James E. Harper, Deck Delegate Todd J. Homer, During docking operations in the port of San Francisco, crew memEngine Delegate Mario B. bers aboard the USNS Mt. Washington (inset) grab the lines to tie Cruzat. Chairman emphasized up the IUM vessel. importance of being on high alert, with safety in mind at all times. Secretary added that with Christopher J. Kicey, Secretary RICHARD G MATTHIESEN USA at war against terrorism, Nancy S. Heyden, Educational (Ocean Ships), March 24Director Edward H. Self, Deck Seafarers must do their part to Chairman Dana Naze, Secretary Delegate Albert Balatico. ensure safety of crew mem bers Raymond L. Jones, Educational Chairman announced payoff when vesse ls trave1overseas. Be Director Kelly L. Mayo, Deck · March 17. Orders for upcoming a1ert an d report anyth.mg susp1Delegate Kyle Bailey, Engine · d · 1 d. trip are to go to berth 121 in c1ous. E ucationa Irector Delegate Gilbert F. Tedder Jr. · on new Long Beach, Calif., discharge requeste d c1an·fi1cat1on Chairman announced payoff · Iar1y conc.emm.g · -4--.:t:''=:--=-r.:-..r:,::n:=~--:.-:-:r.:=t::==---t-M~rt"':h--'r+<-irr6uam. half the cargo, go to anchor and contrac.t,..pad;J..c.u He· noted . · N b f: d. en go o e o isc arge ro tary shippmg. 0 ee s or isrest of cargo. Bosun thanked that amount of days required to puted OT reported. Trip relief · .c-. kin file for vacation benefits has issues were cleared by Wilmingentire crew lOr wor g as a ton Port Agent John Cox at union team, getting along and helping been reduced to 60. Educational each other in true SIU style. He director advised crew members ~~lif~ext port: Long Beach, asked that individuals not use applying for upgrading courses outside doors on B deck at night at Piney Point get applications in LNG LIBRA (Pronav), March and early morning if ladder can early. No beefs or disputed OT 24------Chairman Daniel S. be used. Secretary thanked bosun reported. Suggestion made to Marcus, Secretary John A. for pushing to get long overdue increase vacation days for Ocean Pulughi, Educational Director repairs done to rooms and Ships' vessels to 15 days per Kevin W. Conklin, Engine thanked those making the repairs. month. Crew members asked to Delegate Riley N. Donahue Ill, He also stated that common areas help keep designated smoking Steward Delegate Roderick L. are being kept much cleaner and area clean and to keep noise Clay. Chairman thanked crew for thanked crew for their efforts. down after 1830 when people are cooperation during tour. SecreEducational director stressed trying to sleep. Recommendation tary asked that anyone needing a need to support union. He made to have union meeting new mattress let him know; six reminded them of educational once a month instead of just new ones arriving with next 180facilities available at Paul Hall before payoff. Vote of thanks day stores. Educational director Center and to keep all shipping given to steward department for urged mariners to upgrade at certificates up to date. No beefs excellent meals. Next ports: union school as often as possible. or disputed OT reported. Steward Kwajalein Atoll (Marshall Treasurer noted DVD players department thanked for good Islands); Yosu, South Korea. were purchased and installed in food. Any additional room repairs both lounges. No beefs or disputshould be noted on new repair SMT CHEMICAL TRADER ed OT reported. Bosun led dislist. (Intrepid Ship Mgmt.), March cussion on Maritime Security 31-Chairman Charles R. Program. Microwave oven on PERSEVERANCE (Maritrans), Davis, Secretary Alexander order for galley. With satellite March 3-Chairman Thomas W. Banky III, Educational Director system broken, question raised as Lasater• Secretary Catherine M. Larry F. Phillips, Engine to whether daily news service can Hays, Educational Director Alex Delegate Carlos Ventura, be offered to crew. Vote of thanks Korotun, Deck Delegate David Steward Delegate Cesar A. given to steward department for Harvey, Engine Delegate Milton Avila. Chairman announced paygood food. Next port: Bontang, Israel, Steward Delegate off April 2 in Houston, Texas. · ·d C Indonesia. Chancie Ransom. Chairman Vi cited need for written clarificaesse1 now carrymg aci · rew MAERSK ARIZONA (Maersk tion regarding new contract, members warned about dangers Lines Ltd.), March 23especially pertaining to meal involved in handling this cargo Chairman Scott A. hours, penalty meal hours and and advised to use safety gear, Heginbotham, Secretary Lovell union delegate hours. He especially when connecting McElroy, Educational Director announced payoff March 6 on hoses. Secretary noted satellite arrival in Houston, Texas and system now up and running. William J. Ryan, Deck Delegate Leroy Reed, Engine Delegate stated written notification of Every room eventually will have William P. Wakeman, Steward restriction to ship has been postits own line. Educational director Delegate Glenn T. Toledo. ed. He said he had spoken to port urged crew members to take Chairman informed departing captain about problems with advantage of upgrading courses crew members to clean rooms timely allotments. Chairman available at Paul Hall Center. and take new person through advised crew members to keep Treasurer stated $125 in ship's items on ship's checkoff sheet. on top of expiration dates on sail- fund. Some beefs reported by Educational director stated that ing documents and upgrade skills steward delegate due to compenadvancement in maritime field at Piney Point. No beefs or dissation for extra riders aboard. "is up to you and you alone." The puted OT reported. Request for Next ports: Savannah, Ga.; facilities at Piney Point are the union to intervene and get comBaltimore; New York. Seafarers LOB 19 �l J11ion t~lus ' (~ar l{e111als 1~rogra111 l_ _, Save on Car Rentals When You Avis AWD#B723700 Choose Avis Budget BCD#V816100 1-800-698-5685 1-800-455-2848 or Budget Discounts vary depending on type of rental, lime of year, and rental location. Call for rates and reservations and be sure to use the union discount number. www.unionprivilege.org SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SIU l'ACIFIC lllSTRICT PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for SIU Pacific District Pension Plan 94·6061923 for the fiscal year ended July j 1,2001. The annual report bas been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefit Administtati-0n, as requited under the Employee Retirement fncome Security act of 1974 (ERISA). Baslt: FlaandaJ StaltJmBnl Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $13,828,897. These expenses included $1~124P0,.1 in administtative expenses and $12,704,136 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 4.496 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of the plan assets. after subtracting liabilities of the plan. was $144,818.531 as ofJuly 31, 2001, compared to $144,055,342 as of July 3 l, 2000. During tbe plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of$763,l 89. This increase includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets* that is the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the begin!ting of the year or tbe cost of assets acqufred during the year. The plan had a total income of $14,592,086, including :emplqyer 'eontributions of $31,1&9, and earnings from investments of $14,469,427, and other income of $91~470. Mlnlmulll Ffim'!lnl standards An actuary's statement sbows that enough muney was confri_l_)'iited to the plan t<> keep it funded in accordance with the mini~ mum futlding standards of BRISA. · YOllt Rights to Additional lllfonnallon You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof. on reqtlest The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An auditor's report; 2. Financial information and infonnation on payments to service providers; 3. Assets held for investment; 4. Transactions in e11:cess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 5. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of thee..full annual report, or any part tberedf; write or call the office of the administrator at SW Pacific District Pemion}'IaU.1422 Market Street, san Francisco, CA 94102. The tbarge to co r copying costs will b 9.50 for the full annual report, or $0.25 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets aod liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying .notes will be included as part of that report. Th~, charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copy,ing ,~f these portions of tbe report because these trrtions are furnished without.,eharge. . . , ·. "" . . , . -- . . You al$o have the legally protected right to examine the annual r~pott at the maii:J, office ofthe plan, 1422 Market&~e;t1'.:San Francisco, CA 94 I02 and the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington:> D.C .• or to obtaiµ a copy from the U.S. Departinent of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room. R:-0om N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200n Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SIU PACIFIC II/STRICT SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS PLAN, INC. This is a summary of the annual report of the SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Plan, loc. EIN 94-1431246 for the year ended July 31, 2001. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, loc. has committed itself to pay all supplemental benefits. Basic Rnanclal Statemenls The value of the plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was $2,918,099 as of July 31, 2001, compared to $3,191,777 as of July 31, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $273,678. During the plan year, the plan bad a total income of $6,956,215, including employer contributions of $6,771 ,090, earnings from investments of$6,771,792, and other income of$1,925. Plan expenses were $7,229,893. These expenses included $458,101 in administrative expenses, and $6,771,792 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. I. An auditor 's report; 2. Financial information and information on payments to service providers; .'.! - 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 the office of SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Plan, Inc., at 1422 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone number (415) 437-6832 . The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.25 for the full annual report, or $0.25 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 the accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of t.l-ie plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and the accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs 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 1422 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S . Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, .W., Washington, DC 20210 . 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 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 L OG. 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 MO NIES. No 20 Seafarers LOG 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. June2002 �Recertification The following is the sched~t~'~''()~, c0:~r~e~; at th~'' raul<ffatl Center for . Maritime Training and Education P!pey ~:<:>:¢t~ lv((f.1r9in !une through December 2002. All pro~ grams are geared to impJ:'OVtLthe.jdb skills of,Seafarers and to promote the American maritime inQ.ustry. · Please note thatthis schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry aM-in times of conflict-the nation's security. Student$ ·atte,nding 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 in start dates. For classes ending on a Friday, departure reservations should be made for Saturdaj. . .Se~farers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul H~ll Qenter may call the adtnissfons office at (301) 994-0010. Engine Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler September 16 Novemberll October 25 December 20 QMED - Junior Engineer September 30 December20 Welding June IO July t August 19 September 23 October 21 November18 June 28 July 19 September 6 October 3 Novembers December6 Deck Upgrading Courses Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (*ltlll$t hilve radar unlimited) Bridge Resource Management (BRM)- Inland November 1 August2 October 7 July8 Arrival Date Date of Completion Marine Elect.deal M3intenance I June17 July 26 September 30 October 28 October25 November22 Engine Utility (EU) June 16 October 20 November 25 July 12 November 15 December 20 June 24 July 15 August 19 September 23 October 14 June 28 July 19 August 23 September 27 October 18 July 1 September 30 October 21 November 11 December9 July5 October4 October25 November 15 December13 Safety Specialty Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting Government Vessels October7 December2 September 23 October 18 December13 October 11 Tanker Familiarization! As~istant Cargo (DL)* July 15 December 2 Joly 26 December 13 August 12 October21 August 16 October 25 (*must. have basic fire fighting) · Bridge Resontce Management ~ _,_ Unlimited* . ·T ankerman (PIC) Barge* (*'must have basic fire fighting) July 19 October18 November lS December 13 June 14 July 15 July 19 ugust 19 September 30 August 23 October4 November 1 , Octeber28 June 14 ,J~.!.~ ,~2 ..> September ·27· November 15 "December 20 Academic Department Courses ·Ga~~~ q~era~ons/Advanced Galley Operations modules star! every ~ ·.~,e~funing ·Januaf;y 7! Ce~?fied Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginitmg January 7. &.';.,;. .. j,f":,;;:;:..... _ + __ • _ •• •_ . . _, ••.....;· , •....;. • ._ • ..;:..; •• •....; · - · ._.:::..,, _ __ - • - · -·-·-. - • - • -·-·-. - ---------------------------~ Address Q~Dt FOWT; Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. • -· -·- ·-. - UPGRADING APPLICATION Name General ;aucatipn ~od co!lege courses are available as needed. In addition, basic vocational snpp()rt program c9ul'Ses . are offered throughout the year, one week prior to the AB, - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - · -· - .._ . - COURSE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D Date of Birth Lakes Member D ·· ·- · - · - . - •- •- ·-·-· - ·· - ·· - · -"· - . - • - · - ··- ··- . - -· - ·-~. - • - • -·- ·- 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 sea time 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 aoolication. The pavment should be made with a monev order only. payable to LMSS. BEGIN END DATE DATE - - - - - -- - - - Inland Waters Member D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security# _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ U.S. Citizen: Yes D No D Department _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Home Port Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? DYes DNo If yes, class# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes 0 No Firefighting: Primary language spoken June2002 0 Yes 0 No CPR: 0 Yes DNo LAST VESSEL: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ Rating: _ _ __ Date On: - - - - - - - -- - - - Date Off: SIGNATURE - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - DATE NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only ify ou 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, 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. 6102 Seafarers LOB 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 625 - Unlicensed apprentices who graduated from class 625 are (from left) Robert Grable, Autumn Kippen, William Ray Jr., Harold Gerber 11, Trevor Cohn, Shareef Dahlan and Ahsha Staiger. .- Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 626 - Completing the water survival course are unlicensed apprentices from class 626. They are (from left, front row) Trevon Mobley, Rasheem Moye, Paul Riley Jr., Earl Wright, George Velez-Rivera, Justin Bowe, (second row) Masteredseed Paletaoga, James Dewey, John Stephenson, Cameron Selby, Jorel Lewis, Zerek Selby, Joseph Whitmore and Joshua Cooper. Government VesseJs- Graduating from the government vessels course recently are (in no particular order) Martha Leon, Harlan Hulst, Ronnie Jackson, Douglas Speer, Gary Toomer, Norman Hook, John Daunoras, Daniel Samson , Abdulla Ali, Nicholas Manessiotis, Dustin Gallop, Ryan Nichols and Felipe Zepeda. Upgraders Water Survival - ·- Uw.aders Water SurvwaI- Upgrading SIU members who completed the water survival course March 29 are (from left, kneeling) Betty Thompson , Kasem Ali, Saeed Shaibi, (standing) Christopher Sykes, Juan Poblete, Rick Worthington , James Brockington and Munassar Ahmed. Upgrad ing Seafarers who successfully compl g t _ ed the water survival course March 29 under the instruction of Bernabe Pelingon (far right) are (in no particular order) Richard Blackman, Kenneth Lattin, James Logan , Michael Gallagher, Dale Suiter II , Louis Scull II , Rusty Norman, Celso Cayetano David, Zaid Muthala, Uriel Ross, Kreg Stiebben, Deocadio Romney, Rafael Concepcion, Wellington Furment, Jerry Maya Jr., Michael Jalbert, Lionel Lee, Fernando Oyao, Allan Oyao, Robert Steiner, Segundo Soriano and Julio Soriano. WeldingGraduating from the welding class April 19 are (from left, front row) Adam Noor, Sammy Montana, Donna Sylvia, (second row) Darrell McDonald, Franklin Lind, Buzzy Andrews (instructor), Gregory Poer and Robert Pinkard II. Not pictured is Azeem Modak. Any student who has registered for a class and finds-for whatever reason-that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Computer Lab Classes ... Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates. From the left (seated) are William Mcintyre, Robert Goodson and Robert Hinckley Jr. In the back are Jermaine Williams, Rick Prucha (instructor) and Lee Gulley. 22 Seafal'el'S LOS Earning their graduation certificates for completion of the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course April 12 are (in no specific order) Richard Wilson , Robet Feltus Jr., Jason Varner, Thomas Swayne Jr. , Jason Roate , James McDonald, Jerry Fanning, Steven Wooden , Christin Cross, Anthony Hoy, Lakeisha Parker, Jacob LeBeouf, Adel Ahmed, Tyrone Hyman Jr., Chance Chong, Jesse Solangon, Peter Nagowski, John Stewart, Louis Simmons Jr., Travis Robben, Sam Kramer, Eugene Bedard and Margarete Carey. June2002 �Paul Hall Center Classes Luis Cruz, Brian Cushing, Charles Davis, Hugo Dermody, Carlos Dominguez, Nathan Fidinger, William Fogarty, Michael Galbraith, Thomas Gately, Eric George, Kenneth Holly, Michele Hopper, Austin Howard, Lloyd Ingram, Morris Jeff, Nels Johnson, Gregory Garib, Adam Emanuel, Andrezej Furmanowski, Vladimir Salamon and Douglas Hundshamer. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Basic Safety Training Classes Larry Reed, Laura Reed, Jerma·ne Robinson, Luis Saddy, Rudy Santos, William , y or, arold Thomas, Tele Togiai, Willie Toomer, Philip Turner, Thomas Walker, Mark Ward, Albert Washington, Walter White, Kimberly Withers, Jaime Allen and Henry Wells. Franklin Lind, Christopher Lyle, Gilberto Marcial, Eric Nelson, James Neuner, Jeffrey Parkin, Nathaniel Rivera, Jason Roate, Miguelita Salada, Jose Sepulveda, Justin VanPelt, Richard Wilson, Roy Zanca, Wilfredo Zuniga and Albert Wambach. Tonya Johnson, Ousmane Ka, John Kasbarian, Brian Kimbrough, Michael Mahoney, Elmo Malacas, Tony Mohamed, Phillip Morris, Mothana Mothana, Ryan Neathery, Dennis Nelson, Michael Nerychel, Luis Nunez, Timothy O'Brien, Mousid Omar, Timothy Price, Susan Rafferty and Kamin Raji. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Ahmed Abdelnaga, August Awong, Jerry Carter, Charles Chubb, Robert Clemons, Dan Delrosario, James Dunne, Luis Escobar, Luis Gonzalez, Daniel Haegele, Philip Hatcher, Thomas Howell, Jasper Jackson, Reginald Johnson, Donald Langman, Donald Lash and Patrick Lavin. (Note: Not all are pictured.) --- ."' Timothy Lewis, Patricio Libre, Aguilio Llorente, Michael Lockhart, Anthony Lopes, James MacMeekin V, Charles Martinez, Richard Matthews, Wilbert Miles, Simon Perez, Francis Quebedeaux, Jeff Radcliffe-Nelson, Jose Ramos, Nathaniel Ramos, Jaime Reanos, Rafael Suris, Martin Mallek, Richard Thomas, Betty Thompson, Victor Torres, Stanley Washington, Richard Wilson, Peter Woodward, Robert Young, Joseph Tier Ill and Robert Woods. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Mohamed Abdelwahab, Atik Almontaser, Donald Autrey, Bienvenido Badillo, Wayne Ballard, Bernard Beof, Stephen Bird, Kenneth Bluitt, Tony Brooks, William Brown, Gary Carter, Virgilio Casildo, Kendall Chadwick, Bernard Clark, Timothy Chestnut, Valery Daniels, Joseph Dunnam, Trevorous Ellison, Sean Farra, Jerry Frizzell, Joseph Grandinetti, Stephen Hammelman, Leslie Hollowell, Norman Hook, Robert Hoppenwoth, Travis Hosea and Thomas Foster. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Josue Iglesia, Daniel Kanzler, Thomas Kilbride, William Kovacs, Peter Koucky, Floyd Larson, David Lund, Donald Mann, David Martz, Gualberto Mirador, John Morrison, Ali Munasser, Melvin Nichols, Matthew Posten, Rafael Rios, David Rivera, Higold Schultze, Christopher Shields, Michael Thomas, James Tran, Anthony Valery, Michael Warren, William Welch, Derek Yates, Isaac Spencer, Octavianus Pariama and Justin Van Pelt. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Seafarers LOS 23 �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS SIU Pacific District Pension Plan and SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. -page20 Seafarers DeHver During Major Seal.iB Exercise Merchant Marine's Vital Defense Role Highlighted Throughout 'Native Atlas' Seafarers-crewed ships recently helped make a major military exercise successful. SIU members-along with about 2,500 U.S. troops- participated in ''Native Atlas 2002" near the U.S. Marine Corps base at Camp Pendleton in Southern California. The $22 million operation, which began in late March and lasted until midApril, is structured for participants to rehearse the logistics of supplying armed forces in areas without functional ports or piers--or in nations where U.S . troops are denied use of a port. Sustaining American forces overseas is a key role of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Among the Seafarers-crewed vessels taking part Pictured on the Cape Mohican are OSs Terry lgot, Editho Barraca and Napoleon Nazareno. A transporter is visible behind them, ready to move cargo. - in the drill near San Diego were the Cape Mohican, Mount Washington, Keystone State, Maersk Arizona, USNS Gilliland and USNS Seay. Materiel was loaded and unloaded from those vessels at a temporary pier that was built for the exercise; the cargo then was trucked from Camp Pendleton to a desert location. Exact freight totals have not been released, but the gear moved during Native Atlas included combat vehicles, containers, food, inert ammunition and much more. Fuel transfers were simulated with an estimated 2 million gallons of water. Bosun S.R. Garay sailed aboard the Cape Mohican during the training. ''New security measures were evident with barges moored along the offshore side of the ships' hulls to prevent another Cole incident," he observed. "In addition, there were patrol boats on station, a floating perimeter boom, and at night Navy swimmers were in the water." Garay, who sent some of the photos accompanying this story to the LOG, noted that the Cape Mohican is a "Seabee" barge clipper. It is the U.S. Military Sealift Command's (MSC 's) only heavy lift ship. "Causeway sections, powered barges, LCM-8s and other equipment are loaded on three full-length decks and taken to stowage positions by transporters," he explained. He added that both the ship and crew "performed to the highest standards of the SIU and the merchant marine during Native Atlas. It was a pleasure to work with this crew." Native Atlas involved, among others, MSC, the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), the Maritime Administration, the Coast Guard, and the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Members of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade, based at Fort Stewart in Georgia, flew in for the exercise. Similar training is conducted annually under different names. This one was run by the U.S. Central Command, the military authority responsible for U.S. combat forces from the Hom of Africa to Central Asia. � 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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In this 1976 photo, presidential candjdate Jimmy Car:ter:-pledges-Su port for a cargo-preference bill as . then-SIU President Paul Hall (seated to Carter's right) listens. Page 6. The union last month joined Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. in welcoming the hopper dredge Liberty Island, christened April 9 at Port Everglades, Fla. SIU President Michael Sacco, pictured at the ceremony, called the dredge "an allAmerican vessel." ~-- Page4. Midnight Sun Construction Proceeding Well l i Construction that began in June 2001 is entering its final stages as the rollon/roll-off vessel Midnight Sun rounds into shape in San Diego. Page 7. LNG Ships Rescue 12 -----Page4 CIVMAR News -----Page9 Port Security Update _ _ _ _ _ Page5 �ANWR Fight lsn 1t Finished President's Report The Face of Runaway-Flag Shipping The story in this month's LOG about the runaway-flag vessel that transported more than 900 illegal immigrants to Italy casts a revealing light on the lack of accountability that characterizes flag-of-convenience shipping. It's tough to say which is more regrettable in this case-the human suffering, or the fact that it's not all that unusual when it comes to runaway flags. The run-down freighter Monica, flying the flag of a nation that has no business running a ship regMichael Sacco ister, somehow delivered its human cargo. So desperate were the passengers that some actually threatened to throw children into the sea when faced with possible boarding of their decrepit vessel by Italian maritime authorities. Later, with the ship in port and I.he situation relatively more calm, the story took on a face: that of the sick 4-year-old boy, dressed in rags and unclaimed by anyone. Such is the commerce of runaway flags. The Monica episode is eerily similar to one that took place a year earlier in France. In both cases, the refugees paid thousands of dollars apiece for their transport-money that flowed into criminals' hands and fueled the FOC dilemma. If you've followed the International Transport Workers' Federation campaign against runaway flags, you know those aren't isolated incidents. Among other examples, during the 1990s the United States literally faced shiploads of illegal Chinese immigrants who paid their way aboard runaway-flag ships bound for America. The pitfalls of runaway-flag shipping aren't limited to smuggling illegals. In a high-profile case last year, the head of the ITF-with no shipboard experience-purchased a first officer's certificate from the Panamanian registry. That situation symbolized the enormous safety hazards spawned by FOC registers whose monitoring of their socalled mariners begins and ends as soon as the application fees are in the bank. The runaway-flag scam also leads to circumstances like the one recently investigated by SIU ITF inspectors in Florida. As reported on the next page, the inspectors discovered slave-like conditions on the FOC vessel Ismael Express-lack of stores, lack of pay, extremely unsafe conditions. It is so common for crews on runaway-flag ships to be owed wages that ITF inspectors last year recovered more than $1 million in back pay for mariners aboard FOC ships. Additionally, dangers of runaway flags have taken on added urgency in the wake of the terrorist attacks against the U.S. Port security has become a gigantic issue in Washington, D.C. and throughout the nation, due in no small part to the large number of FOC ships calling on our harbors every day. The very nature of runaway-flag shipping-often intentionally elusive- makes it a serious threat to national security. For all of those reasons, the SIU is more committed than ever to supporting the ITF campaign against FOCs. We recognize the threats as well as the extent of the task, and we remain undeterred. Honoring Our Heritage This month, at ceremonies in Washington and elsewhere throughout the country, America will honor its maritime history on National Maritime Day. Appropriately, most of the focus will be on those mariners who gave their lives in the line of duty, especially the thousands who perished during the monumental seali:ft operations of World War II. The ceremonies are important and worthwhile. Still-and this has been said before-the best tribute our nation can pay to those mariners who answered the call is to reinforce our commitment to building and maintaining a strong U.S. fleet. History has demonstrated that maritime is a proven, vital and costeffective defense industry. At a time when America is weighing its safety needs and vulnerabilities, our citizens deserve a robust U.S. Merchant Marine that will continue to protect our national and economic security. Volume 64, Number 5 May 2002 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOS Senate Fails to Limit Debate on Amendments The U.S. Senate on April 18 failed to secure cloture on two amendments to the Senate energy bill from Alaska's Senators Frank Murkowski and Ted Stevens and Louisiana Senator John Breaux to open the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil and gas development. The ANWR amendments fell 14 votes shy of prevailing over a filibuster, falling on a 46-54 tally. But the fight isn't over. The aforementioned senators as well as other backers of safely developing ANWR vowed to advance the cause. Stevens pledged to introduce an amendment (as the LOG went to press) that would provide native Alaskans living in ANWR the right to drill on the 92,000 acres they own. That expected amendment highlights what some Alaskans reportedly see as a fight against federal lawmakers for states' rights. "They have a right to drill on their own land," Stevens said. "We're just getting warmed up," Murkowski stated. The amendments would give the president the authority to safely explore, develop and produce the Coastal Plain's resources if it serves U.S. national economic and security interests. They also would also designate an additional 1.5 million acres of the refuge to wilderness status. The SIU strongly favors safe development of ANWR. The union has lobbied for opening the Coastal Plain because it would create good jobs for U.S. citizens as well as lessen the nation's reliance on foreign energy sources. "My own state of Louisiana has a 60-year track record of producing oil and gas in ecosystems far more fragile and sensitive than the desolate tundra of the coastal plain of Alaska," said Breaux. "I have visited ANWR in the winter and summer, and I believe limited exploration on the Coastal Plain is consistent with protecting the environment because modern technology drilling and development are sensitive to both ecology and to local concerns. Energy development has the support of the people of Safe development of the Coastal Plain would lessen U.S. reliance on foreign energy sources. Alaska and can be done today without damaging Alaska's ecosystem." Arctic Power, a prominent coalition in favor of safely developing ANWR, said the Senate filibuster last month ignores both "the critical national security implications of our need for increased domestic production" and "the voice of organized labor and the native Alaskans who live and own land in ANWR. By failing to pass these amendments the Senate failed not only the Inupiat land holders in the Coastal Plain and Alaskans who rely on a resource economy, but all Americans who face rising gas prices and greater dependence on foreign and unstable sources of oil." Stevens described ANWR's opponents as "radical environmentalists." He also posed this question: "Why should the Alaska Eskimos be the only indigenous people who own land Sen. Ted Stevens Federation's Lawsuit Challenges Parts of Campaign Finance Law The AFL-CIO on April 22 filed a complaint in federal court in Washington, D.C. challenging the constitutionality of several provisions of the new campaign finance statute signed into law in March. "The AFL-CIO strongly supports meaningful campaign finance reform, including banning or limiting soft money at the national party level, as well as other key parts of the new statute. But this law also unfairly and severely interferes with the ability of unions to communicate with the public and to advance working family interests in the U.S. Congress," said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. "Although other legal challenges to the new law are pending, the labor movement will now be able to advance our own claims and principles directly." The lawsuit challenges three aspects of the new law, the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, under the First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. It contests provisions that will make it a crime for a labor organization to broadcast a com- that are forbidden from drilling on it, forbidden from using it to provide jobs for their people and jobs for American industry?" Later on April 18, the Senate passed an amendment from Murkowski that bans oil imports from Iraq until the United Nations confirms that the country is adhering to weapons-inspections programs. "We need only look back on the past month to understand the extent of the chaos and uncertainty that exists in the Middle East," Murkowski said earlier in the month. "Iraq increased the reward to each Palestinian suicide bomber to $25,000 and imposed a 30-day oil embargo against us. With labor strikes cutting exports from Venezuela and the Iraqi embargo, nearly 30 percent of our imported oil is now in jeopardy. Saddam Hussein has called on the Arab world to use oil as a weapon against the United States. Are we going to defend ourselves?" Sen. John Breaux Sen. Frank Murkowski munication that refers to a federal candidate, including incumbent lawmakers, in any manner within 60 days of a general election or 30 days of a primary or a convention. The lawsuit also challenges provisions that redefine what kind of "coordination" of a union's public advocacy (by the union on the one hand, and a candidate, including an incumbent office holder or a political party on the other) might be considered an unlawful union contribution to that candidate or party. These provisions will impede the labor movement's efforts to work with legislators and engage in public issue advocacy. Additionally, the lawsuit challenges provisions that compel unions and political committees to make advance public disclosures of possible public communications, broadcast and otherwise, that might refer to candidates or important issues. The AFL-CIO supports strong disclosure laws, but forced publication of the mere intention to speak later will exert chilling effects and impose unjustified burdens and costs. The AFL-CIO lawsuit does not contest significant portions of the new law, including its prohibitions and restrictions on soft money contributions to national, state and local parties, officeholders and candidates, and its extensive other new disclosure requirements. May2002 �Tonga-Flagged Refugee Ship Another Case of FOG Sleaze Incident Shows Role of Runaway Flags as Instruments for People-Smuggling To those unfamiliar with the maritime industry's sordid side, the case of the dilapidated runaway-flag freighter Monica may seem too disgraceful to be true. The story came to light in March, when the Tonga-flagged ship-which has used 10 names and at least seven runaway flags since 1988- was apprehended by the Italian navy after arriving off the coast of Sicily carrying 928 people, most of them Kurdish women and children seeking asylum from Iraq. As in many other well-documented cases involving runawayflag ships (also known as flags of convenience or FOCs ), the details Suspended or Not? Tonga is a South Pacific tsland In Western Polynesia. It's also one of the latest additions to the International Transport Workers' Federation's list of flag-of-convenience (FOC) countries. In just two years, the Tongan registry has gone from zero to 200 ships. Until last month, it had been operated from Piraeus. On April 11, the maritime industry newspaper Lloyd's List chronicled several disturbing developments involving the registry in recent months which underscore the pitfalls of runawayflag shipping. Early this year. Tonga's Karine A was seized by Israeli authorities in the Red Sea carrying 50 tons of weapons for Palestine. The U.S. Navy searched another Tongaflagged ship, the Rasha J. The registry then supposedly suspended the additions, of any additional . ships. According 10 Lloyd's, however, "Agents, based in Sweden and , Syria approached by this newspa- ' per ·under the guise of fictitious UK-based shipping companies seeking to register small ageing tonnage. gave the green light to proceed and presented conflicting stories regarding the flag's sus..: pension." Five days after the story was published) Tonga terminated the contract of Greece-based TIRS to operate its registry. aren't pretty. According to press reports as well as information from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), the refugees said they each paid between $2,000 and $4,000 for the transit, which is believed to have originated up to two weeks earlier in Lebanon or Turkey. On March 18, Italian authorities guided the badly overcrowded Mon ica into port in Sicily, even as they refrained from going aboard the rusting vessel because some crew members and passengers had threatened to throw children overboard, to prevent the ship being boarded. (Refugees' legal status reportedly may be stronger, in some cases, if they actually get into the country rather than facing detention at sea.) Considering the extremely congested and dirty conditions aboard the Monica , most of the passengers arrived in decent shape. That was not the case, however, for the 4-year-old boy whom authorities found on the ship dressed in rags, unclaimed by anyone aboard. According to one international news report, the child was suffering fro m a growth-stunting illness and weighed less than 15 pounds. During the ensuing weeks, at least 19 arrests were made, including the captain and five crew members as well as others suspected of involvement in smuggling illegal immigrants. Ali Attia, believed to be the shipowner, also was among those taken into custody. The vessel itself, built in Budapest sometime during the mid-1970s, has been registered with the following runaway flags at various times since 1988: Malta, Honduras, Cambodia, Equatorial Guinea, Belize, Sao Tome & Principe, and Tonga. During that period, it operated under the names Blue Sea, Cynthia, Sanamar, Samar, St. Elias, Lujin, Kasanava, Geni, Nagham and Monica. The ship was in such bad shape that an Italian court last month ordered it scrapped. · The episode was reminiscent ITF Secures Pay, Repatriation For Ismael Express Mariners of a similar case from one year earlier, when 910 other Kurdish refugees (including more than 400 children) landed in France after their decrepit, Cambodianflagged ship East Sea deliberately was run aground. Criminal gangs based in Turkey and Iraq reportedly were behind the smuggling, and charged up to $2,000 per passenger. . Ducking Responsibility A runaway-flag or FOC ship is one that flies the flag of a country other than that of its real ownership. Shipowners register under foreign flags where fees, taxes, trade unions and laws protecting mariners may be minimal or nonexistent. "Criminals smuggling drugs, arms and other illegal cargo, and even terrorists often use FOC ships," the ITF said in a recent statement. "They are also frequently used by people-traffickers-gangs that charge high fees to smuggle emigrants to countries where they can claim asylum." ITF General Secretary David Cockroft said FOCs are part of a shady business which makes it easy for people to conceal their identities, although the new environment post-September 11 is at last focusing government attention on the problem. "This usually involves operating substandard ships without proper regulation, but it could also involve money laundering, gun running, drug trafficking, people smuggling or terrorism," he said. "Later this year the International Maritime Organization, the United Nations body responsible for maritime safety, will probably adopt rules making it compulsory for every ship to display its real owner's identity," Cockroft added. "That will be one important step towards ending a system which encourages secrecy." For more than 50 years, the ITF-to which the SIU is affiliated- has conducted a campaign for the elimination of runaway flags and for a genuine link between a vessel and the flag it flies . Runaway-flag ships long have been known as conduits for smuggling illegal immigrants. Pictured above and below are three runaway-flag vessels in New Orleans earlier this year. Mississippi Que.en Set to Sail; Auction Scheduled for May 3 It's a big month for the Delta Queen Steamboat wants to purchase other American Classic passenger Co. . boats, including the coastal cruise vessels Cape Cod The SIU-crewed Mississippi Queen is scheduled Light and Cape May Light as well as the American The International Transport Workers ' Federation (ITF) in · late to resume service May 7, and the company's prop- Queen and Columbia Queen. March secured $15 ,000 in back pay for crew members aboard the run- erties are scheduled for auction May 3 in Chicago. Waveland is not a lock to win the auction. away-flag cargo vessel MV Ismael Express. The entire crew also was According to news reports, Chicago-based Several other companies are expected to enter bids. repatriated after their medical needs were addressed. Waveland Investments has offered to pay $3. 75 milLate last month, another potential bidder As reported earlier in the Seafarers LOG, ITF inspectors in January lion for the Mississippi Queen and the Delta Queen emerged when Los Angeles-based Uniworld stated discovered "slave-like" conditions on the Panamanian-flagged vessel during the auction. The company also reportedly its interest in Delta Queen's assets. Uniworld owns when they boarded it in Cape Canaveral, Fla. will put up $10 miilion in operating money and keep Global River Cruises, which offers river voyages in 'Crew accommodations were crawling with rats, according to ITF Delta Queen's headquarters in New Orleans. Europe on a 15-ship fleet. The company reportedly Inspector Scott Brady of the SIU who said he'd never seen anythiiig to · American Classic Voyages, parent company of said New Orleans would become the U.S. headquarrival the vessel's conditions in his 20 years in the transport industry. Delta Queen, recently indicated that Waveland also ters of Global River Cruises. When the Ismael Express was boarded, the local Baptist Seafarers Any uncertainty regarding the auction hasn't Ministry had supplied the only food available to the 10 crew members. slowed preparations for the Mississippi Queen to From late January at least through early February, the mariners-from resume sailing. The boat had been laid up since late the Philippines, Chile and Haiti-had survived on rice. No water was last year, following American Classic Voyages' filavailable for washing, even though grease and oil covered most walls. ing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization that The crew slept two to a bunk, with little or no bedding, shared a single was spurred by economic fallout from September bathroom with a shower and had an inoperable refrigerator in the 11. kitchen. Seafarers began reporting to the Mississippi Even though tfiis was a radical case, according to the ITF, this is not Queen earlier this year. The boat has a full schedule the first time it has seen these kinds of problems on ships they call planned for the rest of the year that includes stops in "Miami River Boats." Brady said these vessels trade between Florida Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Haiti, and the crews often are treated very poorly and then abanKentucky, Minnesota and Ohio . . doned in Haiti when the vessel is of no more use. The ITF constantly is on the lookout for flag 9f convenience vessels The Mississippi Queen has been docked since last year that are fraught with danger, poor working conditions and lack of pay. - but is slated to sail this month . ..,...t::........:...,,..:.....=!::?!!§,~=-::~~ May 2002 Seafarers LOS 3 �Seal arers-Crewed LNG Ships Rescue 12 Twelve people today are safe and out of harm's way, thanks to the efforts of mariners aboard the SIU-crewed LNG Virgo and LNG Gemini. Crews from the two Pronav Ship Management vessels saved the dozen individuals-an 11person crew from a sunken Indonesian wooden boat and a Filipino fisherman- from certain doom Feb. 14 and Feb. 24, respectively, in a pair of rescues on the high seas. The LNG Gemini was under way from Bontang, Indonesia to Himeji, Japan and located some 12 miles off the southeast tip of Borneo Island during the early afternoon hours of Feb. 14. The bridge watch observed heavy smoke rising from the forecastle of a nearby wooden boat-the Harapan Bahagia. People on board the vessel could be seen moving their arms and waving colored clothing. After being called to the deck, Captain Anthony G. Papadopou- los safely maneuvered the LNG Virgo toward the wooden craft for a closer look. Once in position, the master and his crew saw that the boat was loaded with livestock (cows) and bagged cargo. Eleven men were on board. Within minutes, the crew saw the boat's bagged cargo as well as livestock being jettisoned overboard. Moments later, the Harapan Bahagia overturned rapidly and all 11 people aboard were in the water without lifejackets. To remain afloat, they were holding onto empty drums and 5-gallon plastic containers. Despite strong winds and rough seas, the LNG Virgo lowered and launched its No. 1 lifeboat and successfully rescued all 11 people. Once aboard the Virgo, each of the survivors showered, had their clothing dried and was served a hot meal. Some five hours later, the survivors safely disembarked to the tugboat Bontang 04 which rendezvoused with the Virgo. AB Chad Cunningham, right, cbats with members of the 11-person Indonesian crew that he and his shipmates aboard the LNG Virgo rescued Feb. 14. Seafarers aboard the LNG Virgo during the rescue operation included Bosun Carlos Pinida, ABs James Eastman, Chad Cunningham, Robert Triano and Peter Wojcikowski, QEDWs David St. Onge and Endang Abidin, Recertified Steward Franklin Robertson, Chief Cook Anthony Jacobson and SAs Carlos Julio and Robby Lapy. Ten days later, at about 6 p.m. near the Philippines, AB Carlos Eclevia aboard the LNG Gemini spotted a small fishing boat with a man standing and waving frantically. Captain John Denton slowed the Geminis engines and moved in closer toward the small craft to investigate. Once within range, Eclevia established communications with the fisherman. Following some skilled shiphandling, the small craft was worked alongside, and Filipino fisherman Jauier Sahibal was brought on board. After providing him with fresh water and dry clothing, LNG Gemini crew members learned that their new guest had departed his home port (Mindanao Island) Feb. 2 with three other fishermen, all in separate boats. Piloting the three other boats were his two brothers and his best friend. After exhausting their respective fuel supplies, the four fishermen tied their boats together to make a bigger target for the radars of passing ships. Over the next two weeks, the four vessels drifted further and further to the open seas after being caught in currents. The other three fishermen died of starvation and thirst; Sahibal kept himself alive by drinking seawater and urine two days before his rescue. He shared that he had to cut himself away from the Aboard the LNG Gemini, Steward Assistants Mohammad Kassem, left, and Thomas Cyrus, right, attend to Filipino Fisherman Javier Sahibal shortly after their shipmates pulled him from the sea. deceased fishermen because the odor-mentally and physicallywas more than he could bear. The Gemini crew made the overnight hours as comfortable as they could for Sahibal. He was dropped off the following day back at his home port where he would rejoin his wife and three young children. In addition to AB Eclevia, Seafarers aboard the LNG Gemini during the rescue included Recertified Bosun Charles Kahl, ABs Zaine Basir, Scott Snodgrass and John Ray, QEDWs Leonides Bacal, J an Haidir and Robert Rester, GUDE Ali Amran, Recertified Steward John Gibbons, Chief Cook Jose Mandie and SAs Thomas Cyrus, Mohammad Kassem and Syed Murtaza. New Dredge Christened The union last month joined Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. in welcoming the hopper dredge Liberty Island, christened April 9 at Port Everglades, Fla. The 315-foot dredge already had been operating near Palm Beach, Fla. "The Liberty Island is an allAmerican vessel- built in an. American yard, crewed by American mariners and owned by Americans," said SIU President Michael Sacco, a featured speaker at the ceremony. "We in the Seafarers are proud to crew this fine dredge," he added. "The SIU members who are working aboard this vessel are among the best-trained, safest and most productive mariners in the world. I know you'll do a great job." The Liberty Island was constructed by Bay Shipbuilding of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Its potential uses include harbor development, channel maintenance and beach replenishment, among others. According to the company, the dredge "incorporates technological advances that make it the most efficient dredge of its kind operating in the U.S." It can dispose of material by bottomdumping and also can discharge through a shipboard pump-out system. Right: A bow connector is used to connect dredge off-loading pipelines for delivery of material to the shore. Also, a nozzle allows bypassing the shore-side pipeline system. From here, Seafarers can operate the controllable-pitch propeller propulsion, bow thrusters and steering as well as monitoring systems. "We are proud to see Old Glory flying from the Liberty Island," stated SIU President Michael Sacco at the April 9 christening. 4 Seafarers LOG Sea Star Line Acquires NPR-Navieras Assets Seafarers-contracted Sea Star Line has acquired the assets ofNPRNavieras, another SIU-contracted company which had owned and operated five Jones Act vessels. A court approved the transaction April 8. As reported in past issues of the LOG, Holt Group Inc.-parent company ofNPR-Navieras-last year filed for Chapter 11 protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, although the move didn't interrupt NPR's ship operations. The newly approved agreement covers the purchase of ships, equipment, assignment of terminal leases, trade names and other assets related to PR's Puerto Rico service. It took effect at the end of last month. In announcing the acquisition, Sea Star touted its expanded service as "the premium intermodal transportation system between the continental United States and Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The operation will combine Sea Star's versatile roll-on/roll-off, lift-on/lift-off service with Navieras' market-leading container service." Earlier this year, Sea Star acquired the El Yunque and El Morro from Matson Navigation Co. May2002 �Report: Cabotage Laws Afore Imperative To National Security Than Ever Before Using the tragic events of September as a cue, the Maritime Cabotage Task Force (MCTF), in its recently released 2001 annual report, said the Jones Act and other cabotage rules today are more vitally significant to national security than ever before. Since September 11, according to the report, national security has become not only a matter of protecting U.S. interests abroad, but also here at home. "The flag of the vessel and the crews of the vessels are now under tremendous scrutiny, particularly after revelations that international terrorist Osama bin Laden owned and operated a number of flag-of-convenience ships," the report said. "These events (of September 11) have only strengthened the important role that American-flagged vessels, crewed with U.S. seafarers, and owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, play in the U.S. economic and national security." A presidential commission has recognized domestic marine transportation as part of the critical infrastructure upon which our economic welfare and security depend. The Jones Act and related cabotage laws, stated the report, are a critical first line of defense against foreign control over this key part of our transportation system. In this vein, America's . fourth arm of defense-its merchant rriarinewill continue to play crucial roles in any conflicts involving U.S. interests. The MCTF document noted that America's domestic fleet has grown dramatically in the past 35-plus years. Today, it has more than twice as many large vessels as its 1965 counterpart- vessels that are larger, faster and much more productive. The Jones Act fleet represents 81 percent of all U.S.-flag tankers; 50 percent of all U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off ships; 30 percent of all Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) capacity; and 29 percent of U.S.-flag commercial containerships. Support for our nation's cabotage laws is ·stronger today than ever before, the report continued. It can be found in the White House, in the halls of Congress and within the U.S. military. "Repeatedly, our nation's elected officials and military leaders continue to emphasize their commitment to and support for the Jones Act and other maritime statues," the report said. Presidential candidate Governor W. Bush was unambiguous in 2000 about his position on the Jones Act, stating, "programs that have contributed to the growth of our domestic fleet, such as the Jones Act. .. should be maintained." The president's administration has echoed his strong support for the cabotage laws. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta called the Jones Act "an essential element of U.S. maritime policy that provides important economic and national security benefits." Capt. William Schubert, U.S. Maritime Administrator, also is an enthusiastic supporter of the Jones Act. "I am 100 percent in support ... of the Jones Act [and] cabotage laws," he told a congressional audience. The U.S. Congress always has strongly supported U.S. maritime cabotage laws, the report said, noting that few bills challenging the cabotage laws were introduced in 2001 and that none was passed. The Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) received the most attention. A bill introduced by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), S. 127, amending the PVSA to temporarily allow foreign-built ships into domestic trades, was reported by the Senate Commerce Committee but received no further action. A companion bill, H.R. 2901, also was · introduced; however, it received no consideration. PVSA will in the coming year, likely remain an issue as opponents consider taking action to capitalize on the adverse impact the terrorist attacks had on the U.S.-flag cruise industry. Moving to the Jones Act front, U.S. Rep. Nick Smith (R-Mich.) last year renewed his efforts to repeal the Jones Act, introducing a new bill, H.R. 2046. This bill received no other support and remains blocked· in committee. No similar Jones Act bills were introduced in the Senate. Support among Senate leaders remained robust, with both Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) and Minority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) continuing their advocacy of a viable Jones Act fleet. In the construction arena, the Jones Act fleet is undergoing a significant renewal and expansion program. Some 115 vessels with a market value of $3 .4 billion are under construction in American shipyards, with more orders pending financing or completion of negotiations. Included in these U.S.-flag vessels are: § Double-hull tankers to bring Alaskan crude to West Coast refineries; § Roll-on/roll-off trailer ships for the Washington/Alaska trade; § Tank barges and tugs for virtually every waterway; § Ferries for New York Harbor and San Francisco Bay area; and § Offshore supply vessels for the Gulf Coast. While the MCTF has been very successful in defending the nation's cabotage laws, opponents continue to attack thembut in more subtle ways, the report said. Foreign cruise lines have asked U.S. lawmakers to designate Panama a "distant foreign port" for purposes of the PVSA. This would enable them to engage in otherwise domestic voyages from Florida to the U.S. West Coast by way of the Panama Canal. More extensive exclusions of the PVSA have been proposed to allow foreign-flag cruise ships to perform coastwise voyages, an action that would establish an indefensible example for cargo cabotage. Finally, foreign shipping companies also have sought to use a vessel-lease financing law to gain a grip in the domestic U.S. trades. If successful, this loophole could gut the U.S. citizen ownership requirements of the cabotage laws and surely undermine the Jones Act. One of the most significant Some Steps Taken, More Needed for U.S. Port Security Nearly eight months after the tragic events of September 11, a comprehensive plan on how to best fortify security at the nation's seaports-a package on which both the administration and lawmakers can agree-remains elusive. And although the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Customs Service and port agencies collectively have stepped up patrols and increased surveillance measures on all ships entering U.S. ports, many experts believe the nation's seaports remain at extreme risk. "If terrorists found a way to use the U.S. aviation industry against our country, they are potentially capable of exploiting the vulnerabilities in our maritime transportation system as well," Captain Anthony Regalbuto said during recent testimony before Congress. Regalbuto is chief of U.S. port security for the Coast Guard. "We are absolutely convinced that our maritime sector is one of our nation's transportation systems that is the most vulnerable." America's lawmakers in November approved aviation security legislation that spent billions for innovations to more closely scrutinize passengers and baggage. Many procedures which resulted from that legislation are being implemented at air terminals throughout the country. Such measures for the mar- threats continues to come from abroad, according to the report. Powerful nations are attempting to use the World Trade Organization negotiations to eliminate the Jones Act and other cabotage laws. The report warns that these and other threats to domestic cabotage laws are on the horizon, but the MCTF stands ready to ensure the continued viability and growth of the domestic fleet. "September 11 has changed the face of the nation forever," Phillip M. Gill, MCTF chairman, wrote in his letter which accompanied the annual report. "Many challenges confront the nation in the years ahead. But whatever the future holds, the MCTF is poised to respond and will remain the leading voice in support of the nation's vital cabotage laws." The MCTF is the most broadbased alliance ever assembled by the U.S. Maritime industry to promote U.S. cabotage laws. Its membership spans the United States and represents ship and barge owners and operators, labor groups (including the SIU), shipbuilders and repair yards, marine equipment manufactures and vendors, trade associations and pro-defense groups and companies in other modes of transportation. itime industry, particularly in the port security arena, remain in flux. One port and maritime security bill already has been debated and approved in the Senate. Another still is awaiting action in the House. Once the House acts, additional delay likely will take place because the two bodies will then debate to recon~ile the differences in the two pieces of legislation. Issues such as scope, agencies that should be in charge of various security tasks, and funding also will have to be settled. · Aggravated at the sluggish pace at which port security legislation and related measures are taking shape, World Shipping Council President Christopher Koch went on record and expressed what many in the maritime industry feel about the port security quandary when he offered, "We can do a.better job, we need to do a better job, ·and we need to get started on it very soon. We need the federal government to establish its security requirements and we need to get n·ew rules in place," he said. Latest Developments In the latest port security developments, the U.S. Department of Transportation on April 11 advanced its efforts as Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta announced that TRW Inc. has been selected to perform port vulnerability assessments (PVA) under contract to the Coast Guard for the nation's most critical commercial and military seaports. The selection came in the wake of successful implemenContinued on page 7 Union Industries Show 2002 The Paul Hall Center for Sponsored annually by the AFLMaritime Training and Education as CIO Union Label & Services Trades well as the SIU-affiliated United Department, the well-attended event Industrial Workers (UIW) partici- showcases the jobs, products, skills pated in the annual AFL-CIO Union and services of union workers Industries Show, which took place throughout American industries. April 5-8 at the Minneapolis · Next year's show is scheduled to (Minn.) Convention Center. take place in Pittsburgh. Left: AFL-CIO SecretaryTreasurer Richard Trumka, fifth from left, cuts the ribbon officially opening the 2002 AFLCIO Union Industries Show in Minneapolis. Union Label and Service Trades Department President Charles Mercer, second from right, was among the 10 other union and corporate officials who joined Trumka in the ceremony. May2002 Top left: Manning the UIW booth, which included a display from the Paul Hall Center, are (from left) UIW Representative Emiliano Garcia, retired Great Lakes VP Bill Dobbins, National Director John Spadaro, Great Lakes VP Bill Ellis, West Coast VP Herb Perez and Paul Hall Center Public Relations Director Mike Hickey. Top right: Giveaways that reflect the quality of union-made products are part of the attraction. Seafarers LOG 5 �Protecting Seafarers' Interests for 40 Years In a nation governed by laws, it almost goes without saying that practically every part of our lives, from the clothes we wear to the food we eat and far beyond, is affected by government. Still, some things are more closely watched-over than others - and the U.S. maritime industry arguably is one of the country's most regulated trades. At the federal level, there are nearly 150 agencies, bureaus and councils within the government that possess some amount of authority over the U.S. fleet and its mariners. That's not counting the many dozens of committees, subcommittees and panels in Congress which also impact the industry, nor the state and local entities that have maritime jurisdiction. With that in mind, the SIU always has been politically active. In fact, the union's forerunner (the ISU) was a driving force behind the passage of the Seamen's Act of 1915, a law that in many ways revolutionized the industry by setting minimum safety standards and removing many restrictions that had impeded the careers of merchant mariners. More recently, the SIU has played important roles in the enactment of the Maritime Security Program (1996) and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The union also has been a consistently strong advocate for other laws and programs that help engender a strong U.S. fleet, including the Jones Act and the Passenger Vessel Services Act, cargo preference, the Title XI shipbuilding loan guarantee program, and the export of Alaskan oil, to name a few. SPAD's Roots One way the SIU makes its voice heard on Capitol Hill is through the Seafarers Political Activity Donation, better known as SPAD. The voluntary fund was created in 1962, originally under the name "COPE," which stands for Committee On Political Action. At first, the fund mostly served as a vehicle for the SIU's support of the AFL-CIO's political endeavors. Through the years, it evolved into a program specifically focused on political candi- The SIU's political activities have been buoyed by SPAD since the voluntary fund's inception in 1962. Delivering the union's message are (clockwise, from upper left) Paul Hall to Richard Nixon (1970), Joseph Sacco to Bill Clinton (1992), Frank Drozak to Jimmy Carter (1980) and Michael Sacco to George Bush (1989). (Hall and Drozak are late SIU presidents; Joe Sacco, a late SIU executive VP.) dates and legislative issues of importance to the SIU. Today, SPAD is an indispensable tool in the ongoing effort to revitalize the U.S. Merchant Marine. "Membership participation in SPAD helps give the union a fighting chance to preserve, promote and expand the U.S. fleet and the good jobs that go with it," noted SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. "Because such participation is so vital, I thank the membership for their generous involvement in the past, and I encourage every SIU member to sign a SPAD authorization. I particularly welcome the participation of our brothers and sisters who were in the NMU." Get Your Shirt Together The contest to come up with a new catch-phrase that signifies the importance of SPAD to the SIU membership is nearing its end. As reported in the past two issues of the LOG, the new slogan (similar in sentiment to the "Politics is Porkchops" of the past) will be printed on T-shirts. Details on the shirts' availability will appear in future issues of the LOG. Meanwhile, 6 Seafarers LOG active and retired Seafarers are encouraged to submit entries for the contest. Up to three slogans per entrant may be submitted. Entries must be received by June 10 for consideration. The winner will get an SIU jacket, an SIU cap and an SIU shirt. To enter, please complete the form printed at right and mail it to the address indicated. Beginning last month, there is a new vacation application for the NMU vacation plan that includes authorizations for working dues and SPAD. Members who were in the NMU at the time of the merger last year now are eligible for the first time to participate in SPAD. The authorization need only be signed once. Presidents' Insight In a 1976 editorial, then-SIU President Paul Hall noted, "The SIU's past political successes as well as any we will achieve this year or in the future, depend solely on one critical factor-the active support of the SIU membership through SPAD .... It is the individual Seafarer who must carry the weight of the SIU's political programs. Seafarers have always come through before, whether it was walking a picket line or donating to SPAD. I am confident that our members will do so again." Many years later, the union's emphasis on grassroots political action and participation in SPAD remained prominent. In a May 1995 column that preceded a number of key elections, SIU President Michael Sacco wrote, "When your port agent or another SIU official or a fellow Seafarer asks you to help out, please lend a hand. When you are called upon in the upcoming months, remember what you are fighting for: your job, the future of our industry and the security of our nation .... We must make efficient use of every one of our resources in order to protect our jobs and our industry. Along those same lines, it is also important for Seafarers to continue their voluntary support of the Seafarers Political Activity Donation fund." More recently, Sacco observed, "For as long as I can remember, one of the greatest strengths of the SIU has been our members' enthusiastic participation in political activities, including SPAD.... Because the maritime industry is so heavily regulated, politics is as important to our survival as securing new contracts and upgrading. A quick look towards current debates on Capitol Hill reinforces this point. Politics dominates our industry. It has been that way since our union's founding in 1938, and it won't change. That's why it's up to Seafarers to stay involved." r----------------------------------------------------------------------------, I NAME THAT T-SHIRT CONTEST Here are my ideas for a new SPAD slogan: (You may submit up to three ideas) 1. 2. 3. Name: Address: Telephone Number: - - - - - - - - -- -- - -- -- - - - - - - - - - -0 I am an active Seafarer Send completed form to SPAD Slogan Contest, D I am a retired Seafarer Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. L---------------------------------------------------------------------------May2002 �Additional Port Security Needed Continued from page 5 Introduced by Representative tation of the department's new Don Young (R-Alaska), H.R. Port Security Grants Program, 3983 represents the House of which provides funding for port Representatives' reply to the maritime security bill passed at the security enhancements. "Securing our nation's ports end of the last term of Congress and maritime transportation sys- by the Senate. It would require tem is a vital component of our port and facility vulnerability overarching our transportation assessments, catastrophic emergency planning, vessel and facilisecurity mission," Mineta said. ty antiterrorism plans, transportaUnder the recently inked contion security cards for individuals tract, TRW will: § Develop model port securi- entering secure areas on a vessel ty guidelines as recommended in or facility, establishment of marthe August 2000 report of the itime antiterrorism teams, foreign Interagency Commission on port assessments, and developCrime and Security in U. S. ment of an antiterrorism cargo identification and screening sysSeaports; § Develop methods for and tem for containerized cargo. The conduct PVAs for at least 55 ports bill also would mandate installathroughout the United States; and tion of automatic identification § Develop a port vulnerability system (AIS) equipment on variself-assessment methodology to ous vessels operating in U.S. help local port stakeholders evalu- waters and would authorize finanate security conditions and make cial assistance-$7 5 million annually for the next three fiscal improvements within their ports. "This issue is a very high pri- years-for enhanced facility secuority for the Bush Administration, rity to implement a maritime and for the Department of antiterrorism plan approved by Transportation," said Associate the secretary. Financial Responsibility Under Secretary of Transportation Meanwhile, the subcommittee for Maritime and Land Security, Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis. on Coast Guard and Maritime "With more than 25,000 miles of Transportation of the House navigable waterways and over Committee on Transportation and 350 ports, the nation's maritime Infrastructure on March 14, 2002, system presents one of our great- held a hearing on financial responsibility for port security. est security challenges." Commandant of the U.S. Coast The purpose of the hearing was to Guard Admiral James M. Loy examine who is responsible for concurred with Bennis' assess- implementing enhanced security ment and offered, "Model port measures in U.S. ports and conattributes and port vulnerability sider ways to finance the new assessments are critical tools to security equipment that individual ensure industry and government ports and marine terminals must dollars are spent wisely to address install to reduce the risk of a terrorist attack. risks in our ports." Capt. William Schubert, U.S. The foundation for the PVA a wa u in pl e in I 999 maritime administrator, testified of Tran when the Coast Guard reviewed t a h Departm methods used by federal and state portation has implemented a proagencies to gauge the strengths gram to receive and evaluate grant and weaknesses of U.S. ports. The proposals to finance the cost of Coast Guard used this experience enhancing facility and operational and research to finalize the security in critical national searequirements for a comprehensive ports. The maritime chief also analysis of ports and critical infra- noted that the Coast Guard has begun vulnerability assessments structure. in various U.S. ports. Congressional Hearing Joseph Cox, representing the Elsewhere, the subcommittee Chamber of Shipping of America, on Coast Guard and Maritime discussed various security meaTransportation of the House sures intended for implementation Committee on Transportation and on ships, including automatic Infrastructure on March 26 in identification systems, ship secuElizabeth, N.J. conducted a field rity officers, and ship security hearing on port security. During plans. Richard Steinke of the the hearing, Rep. Frank LoBiondo American Association of Port (R-N.J.) and several of his state Authorities noted that protecting colleagues heard testimony from a U.S. seaports is a shared responsiwide range of government and bility and that the monies currentprivate industry experts on the ly appropriated for seaport securiincreased security efforts being ty grants are insufficient to propimplemented in the port of New erly enhance security. Fredrick York and New Jersey. Also Ferrin of the Jacksonville Port addressed were the increased port Authority discussed the vital role security challenges facing the of seaports in the national econoentire maritime industry follow- my and the need for federal and ing the September 11 attacks. state funding to pay for mandated The U.S. maritime industry security upgrades. Paul Richardhandles more than 2 billion tons son of the U.S. Maritime Alliance of freight and 6 million containers stated that Congress should create annually. More than 5,000 ships a dedicated funding mechanism arrive each year at the port ofNew for port and intermodal cargo York and New Jersey alone. security requirements. "Protecting this port area has What Others Are Doing been a top priority since the Los Angeles Mayor James K. September attacks and the efforts Hahn's task force on waterfront under way here are critical to security has formulated a plan to keeping this large port secure and have everyone who visits that port the surrounding region safe from show a valid photo ID. And terrorism," said LoBiondo. Canadian Transport Minister The hearing was the congress- David Collenette announced man's third at the port of New York March 27 that enhanced security and New Jersey since last August screening procedures for ships and came on the heels of the unan- entering the St. Lawrence imous March 20 approval of H.R. Seaway-Great Lakes system have 3983, the Maritime Transportation been updated and agreed to by Antiterrorism Act of 2002. Canadian and U.S. authorities. May 2002 Orea-Class RO/RO Still on Pace for Delivery This Year Construction of the Midnight Sun is entering the home stretch, with the roll-on/roll-off vessel still on schedule for an October delivery. The Midnight Sun is the first of two RO/ROs being built at San Diego's NASSCO shipyard for SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE). Construction began June 4, 2001. Designated as Orea-class vessels, the two new builds are the first U.S. -built commercial dry cargo ships in a decade. They will join TOTE 's Tacoma-toAnchorage service. Ship deliveries are scheduled for October 2002 and April 2003. Each vessel will be 839 feet long, with a beam of 118 feet. Left: TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE? In this case, the house is taken to the top of the Midnight Sun. The maneuver at NASSCO took place late last month. Right: The bow's last section is moved into place. Left: The vessel will be 839 feet long with a beam of 118 feet. Golden Gate Monument Includes Merchant Marine A monument to the men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who have sailed past the Golden Gate Bridge in service to their country was dedicated in San Francisco on April 14. Hundreds of people-including VIPs, state and local officials and active and retired military members- attended the ceremony, which was held at Vista Point on the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Dubbed the San Francisco Lone Sailor Memorial, the monument is a replica of the original Francisco architect, designed portions of the edifice. The memorial recognizes all four of the country's sea services through sculptures in relief: merchant marine cargo vessels being attacked during World War II, an aircraft going airborne from the deck of a Navy carrier, a Coast Guard cutter and helicopter conducting rescue operations involv- Lone Sailor statue situated at the three-year contract. U.S Navy Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Stanley Bleifield, the U.S Navy Memorial's official sculptor, created the latest Lone Sailor version. It stands 7 feet tall and weighs in at a reported 800 pounds. Fred Warnecke, a San The agreement, which goes into effect this month, calls for wage increases as well as better medical and pension benefits. Seafarers covered by this contract will receive "plan G" medical insurance, which provides comprehensive coverage for Crowley Seafarers Approve Contract SIU members who work for Crowley Liner Services at Petty's Island, N.J. have approved a new ing a sailboat at sea, and Marines landing on a beach. The number of sea-service men and women who have shipped out through the Golden Gate over the years is gargantuan by any standard. During World War II alone, more than 1.5 million utilized the route. A plaque on the statue reads: "This is one last chance to look back at the city of San Francisco, shining on its hills, one last chance to look back at the coastline of the United States, one last chance to look back home." members and their dependents. Serving on the negotiating committee were Seafarers John Wozunk, John Gallagher, John Haller, Bruce Swanson and Michael Fay along with SIU Atlantic Coast VP Joseph Soresi and Philadelphia Port Agent Jim Malone. "It's an excellent contract that was approved by a nearly unanimous tally," stated Wozunk. Crowley operates roll-on/rolloff barges that run between Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Fla. and Puerto Rico. Seafarers LOii 7 �2 Die In Cape Horn Fire Two members of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA) died March 31 in a main engine room fire aboard the SIU-crewed Cape Horn. Chief Mate Tim Bohan and First Asst. Engineer Phil Hellesto perished in the accident, which took place in the Pacific Ocean approximately 800 miles east of Honolulu. The fire's origin is being investigated, although the U.S. Coast Guard has indicated that the suspected cause "is a broken fuel line between No. 8 and No. 9 cylinder heads for the injectors or valve lifters." . The 749-foot Cape Horn, part of the U.S. Ready Reserve Force (RRF), was transporting military cargo in support of the annual exercise Cobra Gold. A "Class B" fire started in the upper level of the engine room; it was contained and extinguished, thanks to the heroic efforts of Bohan and Hellesto as well as those of other crew members. The USNS Shasta, a U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) ammumtlon carrier crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division, was en route from Port Hadlock, Wash. to Pearl Harbor on March 31 when it received a distress call about the Cape Horn. Billy Bushey, an AB on the Shasta, reported the following: "Upon receiving the distress call, Shasta immediately diverted and proceeded at full speed to the Cape Horns location. Bosun Pat Arabaca and the deck department broke out and rigged all the ship's towing gear m just six hours. "Shasta arrived on scene early a.m. of April 1 and at sunrise commenced transferring fuel, drinking water and personnel to the Cape Horn to assist in rigging for tow. Eventually, three deck machinists, ship's Cargo Bosun Gary Vargas and Bosun Mate Guillermo Reyes worked very long hours aboard the Cape Horn to break the anchor and rig the chain for tow. "High winds, rough seas and rain made it impossible to get a messenger across until the morning of April 3. Capt. Greg Hague very skillfully maneuvered the Shasta across the Cape Horns bow, and the ship's RHIB boat crew got the messenger across and the tow was rigged. Shasta towed the Cape Horn for about 24 hours until [a locally contracted tug] showed up and we passed the tow to her. "Shasta s last duty was to take on board the remains of the two unfortunate brother mariners who perished in the fire and transport them to Hawaii, where we arrived April 6. "All hands participated at ·one time or another over the four days of this operation." The photos accompanying this story were taken by Carl Go, radio electronics technician aboard the USNS Shasta. They illustrate some of the salvage operations involving the Shasta and the Cape Horn following the fatal engine room fire aboard the latter vessel March 31. In the photos above and below left, the Cape Horn, part of the RRF, is pictured from aboard the USNS Shasta in the Pacific. Below right, crew members on the Cape Hom begin the early stages of the recovery operation. The rescue-boat crew got a messenger across and the tow was rigged (four photos below). Pictured in photo at left, from left to right, are the boat crew and one of the men who rigged the tow on the Cape Horn. They are AB Fred Occular, Jr. Engineer Fred Alexander, Second Officer Alex Munz, Bosun Mate Bob Sanchez and Bosun Mate Gil Reyes. Former Port Agent George Vukmir Dies A former SIU official who came ashore in the early 1980s and then went back to sea has passed away. Brother George Vukmir, 54, died Feb. 16--the victim of a heart attack. Born in Washington, Brother Vukmir joined the SIU in 1969 in Seattle. He shipped in the deck department, first sailing under the SIU colors aboard the Isco-operated Steel Apprentice. No stranger to self-improvement, he upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1973 and again in 2001. Brother Vukmir came ashore in the early '80s as a patrolman in the port of Tacoma, Wash. Several years later, he was appointed Tacoma port agent. He went back to sea in the late '90s and continued sailing until 2001. His last vessel was the Tacoma , a CSX Lines ship. SIU Tacoma Secretary Brenda Delia had particularly fond memories of Vukmir. "Both my sister and I worked for George over the years," she recalled. "I started working for him in 1989 when I became secretary here, but my sister worked for him in the earlier years. "We both regarded him as a very sweet, fair and outgoing person who was a pleasure to work with and be around," Delia continued. "Beyond all else though, he was union through and through ... . Although some people thought he had a tough exterior, he was really just a teddy bear. He would do anything he · could to help SIU members," she concluded. "He was a real thorough guy from the very first time I met him," offered Harmando Salazar, B Seafarers LOG Brother George Vukmir Jan. 13, 1948 - Feb. 16, 2002 SIU Jacksonville, Fla. representative. "I knew George for a good 25 years, and during that time, I never heard anything bad about him." Salazar initially met Vukmir in New Orleans when he (Salazar) was a patrolman paying off a ship. "George told me that he was the nephew of Steve Troy when we first met, so right away I knew he was all right (Troy is a former SIU official). "He always carried himself well and people thought a lot of him," Salazar continued. ·"I was real hurt when I heard the news about his death. I'll miss him and I'm sure the union will too." SIU Honolulu Port Agent Neil Dietz also had warm memories of the late Vukmir. "George was quite the character," said Dietz. "He was a lot of fun and a very interesting person to work with." "When I first got hired and sent to Seattle, he was the patrolman out there," Dietz continued. "I guess that was around 1986, and I have known him ever since. He was a loyal SIU member who will be missed a great deal by union brothers and sisters." Vukmir was buried Feb. 25 at the Evergreen Cemetery m Enumclaw, Wash. May2002 �Devil in the Details? Getting mariners to their ships and home again is a time-consuming and complicated job. It's also job that will grow bigger and more complicated because in 2005 the U.S . Military Sealift command (MSC) estimates that there will be more than 5,000 unlicensed civil service mariners operating MSC vessels. For the past several years the union has heard many concerns from mariners about the difficulties they have encountered dealing with Afloat Personnel Management Center (APMC) placement representatives or "detailers." Sometimes detail problems occur as a result of MSC system issues such as the current manpower shortage and recruitment and retention issues. MSC is addressing these issues and the union is working with MSC in several areas to resolve the manpower deficit. The union and Civmars appreciate the efforts of those placement representatives who work hard to communicate regularly with Civmars about their assignments and other requests. Still, pr?blems such as overdue relief, failure to get adequate vacation or training time still exist. MSC and the union are negotiating Civilian Marine Personnel Instruction (CMPI) provisions and will negotiate new contracts this year. It is important for the union and MSC to fully understand these issues and address them. Union representatives have already brought these concerns to the attention of APMC labor and placement team representatives and their supervisors. We have also brought these concerns to representatives at MSC headquarters in Washington, D.C. The union has proposed several changes that we believe would result in better placement support for mariners. Additionally, the union has established an e-mail address to receive information from Civmars describing your interactions with the MSC placement specialists. Mariners are encouraged to send examples, both positive and negative of their interactions and communications with APMC placement personnel. Please make your message as detailed as possible. Include the dates and times of communications (or dates and times of calls), who you spoke with or who you were trying to reach. Let us know the results of these calls (For example, were the calls returned? Was your call returned in a time1y manner? Was your issue resolved in a satisfactory way?). Please include your name, rating and ship assignment. The union will not share personal information with the agency unless it is authorized by the mariner; and union representatives will ensure that you won't OPM Starts Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on March 25 kicked off a new federal benefit- a long-term care insurance program through which approximately 20 million federal employees and members of the uniformed services, as well as retirees of both groups and certain family members, may apply for coverage. OPM is the insurance program's sponsor. The early enrollment period (which began March 25 and ends May 15) coincides with a nationwide education campaign conducted by Long Term Care Partners, LLC. Long Term Care Partners is a joint venture of MetLife and John Hancock, the program's insurers, and will be devoted exclusively to this insurance plan. During early enrollment, prepackaged policies can be purchased for three- or five-year periods, with daily benefits of $100 or $150. For individuals who want greater flexibility, daily benefits ranging from $50 to $300 (in $25 increments) can be purchased. (Additional plan options, including an unlimited benefit, will be available during the regular open enrollment, which runs from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2002.) be penalized for sharing this information. This e-mail address is established to receive information about placement experiences only. If you do not have access to e-mail, please send a letter to your union representative For grievances or other issues please follow the established procedures for communication with union representatives. Generally, participants in this survey will not receive a response. If you would like a response to your submission, please send your e-mail directly to your union representative. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with the union. Send your information to: civmarsupport@seafarers.org. For individuals ages 18-30, premiums are $8.40 per month for a policy that offers a threeyear, daily benefit of $100 and a 90-day waiting period, or $32 depending on the type of inflation protection chosen. After age 30, premiums will vary based on age, amount of coverage, length of coverage, and other factors. For more inf~ ;,~, Uon q(fa OPM's new insuran progrartt~'s" call 800 582-33S7 or visit - http://www.opm.goyUnsurelttcl.~, or http://www.ltcfeds.c;omf Two methods of inflation protection are offered, according to OPM. The automatic compound inflation option increases benefit levels by 5 percent each year, without a corresponding rise in premiums. Under the future purchase option, policyholders receive benefit increases based on the Medical-Consumer Price Index every two years. An additional premium will be charged and based on the individual's age at the time of the increase. Enrollees can decline increases under this option. The early enrollment period is most appropriate for individuals who are better informed about long-term care insurance. OPM urges those who are not as familiar with this insurance product to use the education period to decide which, if any, long-term care insurance best fits their needs. Oorah! Celona Named Honorary U.S. Marine SIU Asst. VP West ~oast Nick Celena (left) is congratulated by Col. J.L. Ledoux, co_mmandmg officer of the 23rd Marine Regiment, on his honorary apprnntment to the Corps. The U.S. Merchant Marine always has maintained close ties with the nation's military, but for one SIU official the bond recently became even tighter. On March 19, SIU Asst. Vice President Nick Celona was named an honorary member of the 23rd Marine Regiment during ceremonies at ~he Marine Corps base in San Bruno, Calif. The certificate proclaimmg Celona's appointment cited his work with the union and with military ve~erans. It also noted the SIU official's efforts to publicize the Corps (m the context of the merchant marine). "He coi:itinues to display th~ highest degree of patriotism in support of the Umted States of Amenca and America's Corps of Marines," states the document. ~he hoi:ior includ~d a flag-raising ceremony and a reception, the certificate itself, Marme Corps pins and decals and an invitation to the regiment's annual "birthday ball" later this year. "This isn't something the Marines do too often so it means a lot to me," Celona noted. ' ~oth he .and Col. J.L. Ledoux, commanding officer of the 23rd Manne Regiment, used the occasion to speak to the troops about the merchant marine's role in national defense. Ledoux, who has served aboard the SIU-crewed prepositioning ship MV Jack Lummus, noted that the "fourth arm of defense" is vital in delivering materiel to U.S. forces both during conflicts and during peacetime missions. "He was very complimentary toward the merchant marine, and the troops seemed very interested," Celona recalled. "I then had a chance to speak to them, and pointed out that the U.S. Merchant Marine and the U.S. Marine Corps have been intertwined since the very first days of this country, all the way through to the present. We've been on the forefront of supplying the cargo so they can get the job done." ~elona conc_luded by reiterating the union's commitment to protectu~g U.S. national and economic security, and the Marines responded with a hearty "oorah," the service's signature call. Celona's father served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-50. With Civmars in Norfolk, Va. SIU Government Services Division Representatives Kate Hunt (top photo, right) and Maurice Cokes (at right, third from right) met recently with members aboard the USNS Mt. Baker and the USNS Supply, respectively. The shipboard meetings took place in Norfolk, Va. May2002 Pictured at the reception are Col. Bill Bremer (Ret.) , Col. Hank Morris (~et.) , SIU Asst. VP Nick Celona, Col. Donald Reed (Ret.) and Richmond, Calif. Sanitary Service VP Len Stefanelli. Seafarers LOG 9 �LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Todd M. Curry Teardrops of angels falling from heavens domain Falling to the earth to show all His children His mercy, love and grace. He cries for His children who gave their very lives So others can live once more in His heavenly delight. They show us the path back to Gods holy ways For their sacrifice was given in love and they did not die in vain. They planted a seed that will always grow fast And it is in the simple act of love That their memory will always last. So do not weep out ofsorrow, Do not weep out ofpain Just love others as you have so been loved and their memory shall always go on Forever and a day. (This poem, penned Sept 11, 200 l by SA Todd M. Curry aboard the USNS Shughart, is (•dedicated to the memory of all the brave Americans who gallantly gave their lives for the well-being of others so we can continue to pursue life) liberty and happiness for all." Another poem by Curry follows.) by Todd M. Curry I cannotpredict the future lam unable to change the past I can only live for the moment Loving others as I have so been loved So the memory offallen friends Will always last. An Easter Rhyme for My Angel by Jeffrey A. MatJgold . An Easter rhyme Seafarer Oubre Says Sailing on Friday Worth Reading Any Day of the Week The follo wing book review was written by Rev. Sinclair Oubre, a member of the SIU The volume is "Sailing on Friday: The Perilous Voyage of Americas Merchant Marine, " by John Butler. The book is published by Brassey Books, based in Washington, D. C. When I prepared to ship out on the MIV Seabulk Challenge, I searched my "to-be-read" library, and pulled this little volume out) and threw it in my sea bag. Over the last five days, as we sat at anchor at Galveston Roads mon- . itoring the anchor chain during the 8-12 watch, I have enjoyed this wonderful book. Beginning with the first chapter) Mr. Butler) a graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, takes us on a brisk voyage covering more than 200 years of U.S. merchant marine history. He does this by taking sections of maritime history to describe the ups and downs of our industry. At the same time, he provides a cornucopia of maritime trivia and facts to hold our interest. In the opening paragraph, he describes the meaning of the title: "Superstitious sailors, and few are not to some degree, have long believed that if they set sail on Friday something would go wrong and that misfortune almost certainly would befall them if thaf day was also the thirteenth of the month. Yet probably more ships leave port on Friday than on any other day of the week. A merchant ship earns money only while under way) so it makes sense for the captain to put to sea before a weekend to keep otherwise idle crew members occupied in productive work." Over the next 249 pages, Mr. Butler narrates both the high and low points of that 200-year history, and holds the reader spellbound with maritime trivia. For instance) Mr. Butler explains · that the term "packet ship" comes from the canvas and leather packets of mail that were routinely shipped across the Atlantic. He reveals that the ship Alert which Richard Henry Dana Jr. (author of Two Years SailiDll on Friday Before the Mast) returned from California on, was destroyed by the Confederate Naval Ship Alabama under have passed) and so has its marthe amazing command of Commander Raphael Semmes. itime primacy. However) like the As a priest who is very young tanker captain, there will involved with worker issues, and continue to be work to do, organized labor, I most appreciwhether it is Jones Act cargo, ated Mr. Butler's sensitivity to military sealift or PL 480 agrithe working conditions of seafar- culture cargo. However, like the young, optimistic cadet, there ers. He shows a good understanding of maritime labor histo- remain tremendous optimism ry, and the important role it and enthusiasm in our industry. For our nation to see a new played in U.S. seafarer welfare. dawn for its merchant marine) However, he is no apologist for labor) and has no problem we must dedicate our national recounting some of its foibles treasurers of innovation and and shortsightedness leading-edge technology. The book contains a good Mr. Butler concludes the book index which allows the reader to with an epilogue that draws on find people, ships and events the lives of three different seawith ease. The author also farers. One is a mariner at the end of his career, the second is a includes a time line that helps the reader see the historical relayoung tanker captain, and the tionship between events. The third is a young woman cadet at the U.S. Merchant Marine book contains chapter notes, but Academy. These three persons I would have preferred that the author used more conventional symbolize our maritime history footnotes. and national maritime policies. Like the old mariner, the U.S. For those readers of the merchant marine as we have Catholic Maritime N ews who are known it since the end of World interested in understanding where we have been as a marWar II is at the end of its voyage. It has done well, and was itime people, this book is a great · introduction that will lead the the largest and greatest in the world, but many of the historical. reader to further and deeper events that lead to its ascendancy studies. to help our time apart, remain free of disparity. Thanks from Express Marine Jesus will help us claifY the reas_ons why we have a need to always be of.for, with the other, in spirit. Listen! Can you hear it? At this time every year, His message, ever so clear. At distance in flesh, yet still we mesh our hearts, our minds, forever intertwined Our roles, our souls, coincide our goals. with His. Thank God for His promise. thank God for us! (Jeffrey A. Mangold, who sailed as an AB, wrote this poem for his best friend of more than 30 years.) 10 Seafarers LOG Three retiring inland Seafarers each were given a parting gift from New Jersey-based Express Marine, lnc.-a framed photograph of the tugs on which they last worked. Clockwise from above are Charlie Foster at his retirment party on the tug Consort; Stewart Parks and his wife, Connie, with their picture of the tug Escort; and Walton McHorney and his wife, Josie, with their framed memento. Express Marine's SIU-crewed tugs push coal barges from piers in Hampton Roads, Va. up the East Coast to power plants in the Northeast. May2DD2 �USNS Martin OD Duty As part of the Maritime Prepositioning Program of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, the SIU-crewed USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin (and the other vessels in that fleet) support a full range of activities. They carry everything from tanks and ammunition to food, hospital supplies and fuel for both humanitarian missions and major military operations. With special equipment, the prepositioning ships are able to off-load at piers or from offshore, and their roll-on/roll-off ramps are ideal for loading and off-loading wheeled vehicles and tanks. Each ship has a flight deck for helicopter operations but carries no operational aircraft. The USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin first loaded up at Blount Island, Fla. in 2000 and was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea. Operated by Osprey Ship Management, Inc., the 754-foot vessel was named in memory of 1st Lt. Harry L, Martin, who posthumously was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 26 March 1945." Left: Chief Steward Stanley J. , Krystosiak gets a bit tearyeyed as he chops onions. DEU Ali K. Zaidan is ready to replace some of the burned-out light · bulbs aboard ship. Right: With paintbrushes at the ready, ABs Miguelita Salada (left) and AB Wayne Smiley (right) begin work while Chief Mate Christopher Hill looks on. Keeping the vessel ship-shape is SA Saleh Ahmed. In the wheelhouse are Capt. Jeffery L. Sutton (left) and AB James Davis Jr. Left: The engine gang consists of (from left) QMED Sergio AyalaDiaz, DEU Ali Zaidan, 3rd Asst. Engineer Andrew Putski and Engine Cadet Christopher Kapfer. 'Fourth Arm of Defense' Oft'ersJob Opportunities A vital, civilian component of America's national defense structure offers job opportunities for entry-level personnel and military veterans alike. One avenue leading to employment openings in the U.S. Merchant Marine is the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. The school, open since 1967, guarantees its graduates a job. Offering dozens of U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses and world-class training equipment, the Paul Hall Center provides the training needed for a successful career in the merchant marine, including a highly regarded entry-level program as well as courses for veterans who have qualifying sea time in a deck or engine rating. Although it's not part of the armed services, the U.S. Merchant Marine has been a key part of America's national defense since the country's earliest days. That role never was more evident than during World War II, when General Eisenhower dubbed the civilian mariners America's "fourth arm of defense." Today, the merchant marine consists ofU.S.flag vessels in the deep sea, Great Lakes and inland trades. Some serve in military support roles, while others operate only in the commercial sector. Since its founding, the Paul Hall Center (named for the SIU's second president) has helped tens of thousands of SIU members hone their skills and advance their shipboard careers. Overall, more than 50,000 rated and licensed seamen have completed upgrading classes at the training center; and 21,000 young men and women from every state in the U.S., Puerto Rico and several Unlicensed Apprentice Tiffany Nettles trains U.S. territories have graduated from the on a lifeboat davit at trainee program for those just beginning the Piney Point, Md~ their maritime careers. school. Among the school's most beneficial training tools are the bridge and engine simulators, the marine fire fighting and safety school and the culinary lab. Students at the southern Maryland school may receive college credit recommendations for successfully completing certain sanctioned courses. For information about the training center and the union, visit the web site www.seafarers.org, or call toll-free at 1-877-2353275. May2002 Joseph Manning (at wheel), guided by his instructor Maurice Chambers, demonstrates the hands-on nature of the apprentice program. Right: Arts and crafts schooling, such as that practiced by Harold Gerber 11 in this photo, is designed to help students develop and refine certain skills that are relevant to their shipboard assignments. Seafarers LOG 11 �From Sea to Sliining Sea Wit.Ii tlleSIU Left: HOUSTON - SIU Asst. VP Jim McGee (left) congratulates Capt. William Fisher (accompanied by his wife, Mary) upon receipt of his first pension check. Fisher worked with Higman Barge Lines as well as Sabine Towing & Transportation Co. for 40 years. DEFENDER - Chief Cook Saundra Leonard prepares her grandmother's southern fried chicken recipe for crew members aboard the Defender (USSM). Left: TAMPA - Jacksonville SIU Port Agent Anthony McQuay (right) meets with Bosun Michael Proveaux (left) and AB Almus Allen aboard the Sulphur Enterprise. NEW JERSEY - SIU Rep Edward Pulver (second from right) lends his support to CWA Local 1034, which is engaged in a bitter organizing struggle with Enable Health Care. Key organizers in the campaign have been summarily fired without justification. The CWA organizing slogan for this campaign is "Jobs with Justice." Pulver also serves as the president of the Hudson County Central Labor Council. Up to his neck in work is AB Travis Jackson on the deck of the Prince William Sound. Left: CME Gregorio Abalos checks to see that the cranes are operating smoothly in port. Above: Richard Barnhart (right) receives his new "A" seniority book from SIU Wilmington Port Agent John Cox. Right: Sidney Wallace is the bosun aboard the /TB Groton. Stephen Kastel (center), bosun aboard the Innovator (USSM), is pleased to receive copies of the new standard contract from SIU Wilmington Port Agent John Cox (left) and SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell. 12 Seafarers LOS May2002 �tions from crew members pertaining to clothing allowances and work performed during meal hours. . The ~eatt1{B~,. LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard · ininiltes as possible~ On occasion, because of space ~ ·liRJilations~ some will be omitted. Ships f!llnutestirst are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upolrrecefpt of the ships' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded ···· to the Seafarers LOG for publication. GLOBAL LINK (Transoceanic Cable Ship Co.), Jan. 18-Chairman Bernardo Cruz, Secretary Jennifer K. Jim, Educational Director Franklin A. Coburn, Deck Delegate Robert V. Bakeman, Engine Delegate John Hoskins. Chairman announced payoff Jan. 31 in Baltimore. Vessel docked in Baltimore; no word yet on future operations. Educational director advised crew members of deadline for compliance with STCW training. He also led discussion on prevention of drug and alcohol problems. Secretary stated $3,000 in ship's fund. Deck delegate noted need for proper relief in his department. No disputed OT reported. GREEN DALE (Waterman Steamship Corp.), Jan. 6--Chairman Shawn T. Evans, Secretary Donald J. Mann Jr., Deck Delegate James T. Early. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. He noted needed repairs to ship and asked crew members to be patient until changes can be made. Educational director urged everyone to watch safety videos on board vessel and attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendations made for revising pension plan benefits. Thanks given to steward department for good job. Ship will pay off in Long Beach, Calif., then sail to Oakland, Calif. before heading to Far East. HM/ DEFENDER (Seabulk Tankers), Jan. 31-Chairman Bradley L. Seibel, Secretary Steven R. Wagner, Educational Director Charles K. Dunnavant, Deck Delegate Tan A. Joon, Engine Delegate Demetrius Simmons, Steward Delegate Peter L. Crum. Chairman announced payoff Feb. 2 upon arrival in Lake Charles, La. although noted possible delay due to fog. Secretary asked everyone to leave rooms clean and with new sets of linen for reliefs. Educational director talked about STCW training and taking advantage of facilities at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: Lake Charles; Tampa, Fla. INNOVATOR (USSM), Jan. 13Chairman James R. Wilson, Secretary Charles A. Medeiros, Deck Delegate James D. Morgan, Engine Delegate Hassin Ali. Chairman thanked crew for professionalism, noting smooth trip and pleasant sailing experience. He stated that former bosun, John Stout, had retired. Entire crew wished Stout a long and happy retirement. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for new mattresses and pillows as well as an article in the LOG about making individual contributions to the Money Purchase Pension Plan. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. KENAI (ATC), Jan. 30--Chairman Eric Berry, Secretary Dorothy M. Odoms, Educational Director Anthony R. Hulsey, Engine Delegate Patrick Lynch, Steward Delegate Self Salvation. Secretary stated galley in need of new equipment, including stoves, deep-fat May2002 fryer, grill, ventilation fans, heating lamp to keep food warm and refrigerator/freezer. Educational director encouraged crew members to attend Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills. No beefs reported; some disputed OT noted in deck department. Suggestion made that satellite cables be run into all unlicensed crew rooms. Chief Steward Odoms was welcomed back after being off for five months. Vote of thanks to Chief Cook Salvation for good job as relief steward, and thanks to Patrick Lynch and Ray Ramos for installing TV and refrigerators. LIBERTY GLORY (Liberty Maritime), Jan. 27-Chairman Juan M. Rivas, Secretary Michael L. Baker, Educational Director Erik T. Bradshaw, Deck Delegate Robert C. Hoppenworth, Engine Delegate Robert L. Stevenson. Secretary asked crew members to leave rooms clean for next arrivals. Educational director advised everyone of STCW enforcement policy. He urged crew to upgrade and take advantage of all Piney Point has to offer. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for copies of contract. After Houston, ships heads to Mozambique and Kenya. MAERSK TENNESSEE (Maersk Lines), Jan. 27-Chairman James J. Keevan, Secretary Dwight E. Wuerth, Educational Director Peter G. Murtagh, Deck Delegate Danny H. Davis, Engine Delegate Daniel A. Beshears, Steward Delegate Carlos A. Rosales. Chairman thanked ABs for good job. He mentioned that if anyone gets injured aboard ship, the accident should be reported immediately to department head or nearest officer. Change of captains will occur in port of Balboa, Panama. Chairman asked that everyone help keep laundry room clean and in good order. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center and of complying with required STCW training. He stated chief mate will fill out TRBs. Treasurer announced $600 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to increase available items in slop check locker. Suggestion also made to have shipboard water tested. Ship heading to ports in Panama, Colombia, Peru and Chile. MARINE COLUMBIA (ATC), Jan. 23-Chairman Gregory L. Hamilton, Secretary John F. Huyett, Educational Director Charles Walker, Deck Delegate Bonifacio B. Fortes, Engine Delegate Bryan Wells. Chairman announced arrival Jan. 28 in Cherry Point, Wash. He stated repair list posted and crew should fill it out. Chairman reminded crew members to check with supervisor prior to going on deck in inclement weather and to use centerline walkway. He also talked about separating plastic items from regular trash and about keeping watertight doors dogged. Educational director spoke about deadline for STCW compliance and advised crew to take advantage of Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for next contract regarding working in bilges offwatch. Chairman answered ques- OVERSEAS JOYCE (OSG), Jan. 27-Chairman Roger C. Tupas, Jack A. Hart Jr., Steward Delegate Paul F. Diesner. Chairman announced payoff Feb. 9 in Jacksonville, Fla. He suggested crew read LOG to find out latest union news. Secretary thanked crew for good trip and for helping keep ship clean. Educational director reminded everyone to upgrade skills at Piney Point and make sure all shipping documents are up to date. Treasurer announced $128 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on no-injuries policy aboard vessel. New chairs needed for crew lounge. Vote of thanks given to steward department for fine holiday meals and for Capt. Balano's delicious birthday party fare. PATRIOT (Intrepid Ship Mgmt.), Jan. 31-Chairman Wayne D. Casey, Secretary Ronald D. Jones, Educational Director Lino E. Remorin, Engine Delegate Vicente S. Cacacho. Chairman announced job well done by deck department. Secretary noted successful ship inspection. He advised crew members to watch for lint buildup on overhead exhaust vents. Educational director reminded everyone of deadline for STCW compliance. Treasurer explained two shipboard funds. Movie fund is given $2,000 annually ($166.60 per month) by company. Company also pays $300 each month to ship's fund for every month there are no lost-time injuries. There presently is $1,080 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members were asked to return all movies brought to crew lounge. Steward given vote of thanks for great job. Bosun said he hasn't eaten so well in a long time, and day man joked he wants to rent a room when his time is up, just for the good food! Ship heading to Israel. SEABULK MARINER (Seabulk Tankers), Jan. 28-Chairman Rimvydas Ourbonas, Secretary George Monseur, Educational Director Oscar Garcia, Deck Delegate Blair C. Baker, Engine Delegate Jerome Dooms. Chairman announced payoff expected Dec. 31 in Norco, La. Crew members reminded to use safety equipment at all times and separate plastic items from regular garbage. Secretary thanked everyone for help keeping house clean. Educational director encouraged crew to be sure sailing papers are in order. No disputed OT reported; beef noted in deck department. Crew members requested union help with processing of Coast Guard paperwork. Also requested clarification on travel (cash vs. tickets) and asked for SMPPP statements. Another suggestion was for all ships to have same medical plan coverage. Next port: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. CAPE JACOB (American Overseas Marine), Feb. 7-Chairman Robert W. Johnson, Secretary Lauren J. Oram, Educational Director George C. Cruzen Jr., Deck Delegate Harry Massa, Steward Delegate Marco Guevara. Chairman reported ship still on heightened alert in Diego Garcia and could deploy at any time. Inspection will occur Feb. 15, and vessel will go on exercises Feb. 18. Secretary noted $500 in ship's fund. Recommendation made to buy software for crew's computer or more videos. Educational director reminded crew members to check shipping documents and make sure all are current. He advised everyone to try and learn something every day. "Whether on board ship or at Piney Point, knowledge is power." No beefs or disputed OT reported. Copy of SPAD poster received and posted in crew passageway. Suggestion made for crew to receive a day's pay for travel when joining ship. Thanks given to steward department for keeping everything rolling, especially chief steward "for mixing it up and keeping everyone upbeat and positive!" CHEMICAL TRADER (Intrepid Ship Mgmt.), Feb. 28-Chairman Raymond A. Tate, Secretary Alexander Banky III, Educational Director Nelson S. Lazo, Deck helping keep ship clean. He asked crew to use street clothes washer and dryer only for street clothes. Educational director reminded crew members of safety precautions while at sea. Some disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. Clarification requested on whether steward department members need STCW training. Suggestion made for ship to have headquarters e-mail address in order to clarify issues aboard ship while at sea. Repairs/replacements requested for chairs and settee in lounge as well as chairs in crew mess hall. Steward department Sailing with the "A-Team" From Recertified Chief Steward Russell B. Beyschau comes this photo of the "A-Team"-the galley gang-on the Endurance. Beyschau (right), who is known for his decorated birthday cakes aboard the USSM vessel, is joined here by Chief Cook Enrique Garrido (left) and SA Jaime Castillo Delegate Michael D. Wittenberg, Engine Delegate Victor I. Mondeci, Steward Delegate Timothy R. Hubbert. Chairman announced March 2 payoff in Savannah, Ga. He expects satellite dish to be fully installed by March 8. Secretary talked about engine room fire aboard ship and expressed his thanks to everyone for fast and professional response. "I would like to thank the union for having all of our crew take basic safety training," he said. "It works." Educational director advised crew members to take time to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer announced $74 in ship's fund. All other funds were used to purchase satellite dish. Beef rep01ted in deck department; some disputed OT reported in steward department. Next ports: Savannah, Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia. EXPLORER (USSM), Feb. 3Chairman Raymond "Skip" Yager, Secretary William R. Burdette, Educational Director Kenneth Smith, Deck Delegate Edward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Fadel A. Mohamed, Steward Delegate Larry Lopez. Chairman announced payoff Feb. 6 in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary asked crew members to separate bottles and cans from rest of trash. Educational director talked about compliance with STCW regulations and advised everyone to take advantage of upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point facility. Treasurer stated $3,600 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to purchase new antenna for crew lounge and upgrade video service to DVDNCD (which would require machines that work in both USA and Asia). Request also made for computer software. Next port: Long Beach. INTEGRITY (USSM), Feb. 30-Chairman Domingo Leon, Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, Educational Director Dennis R. Baker, Deck Delegate Leopoldo P. Emnace, Engine Delegate Conrado Martinez. Bosun reported wonderful trip and great weather. Secretary thanked crew for praised for fabulous menus and meals. Bosun asked crew to remember to re-wrap night lunch for next person. Crew requested computer for communal use. Wiper suggested refrigerators for each room. NAVIGATOR (CSX Lines), Feb. 24-Chairman Werner H. Becher, Secretary Lynn N. McCluskey, Educational Director Daniel F. Dean, Deck Delegate Kevin A. Kellum, Engine Delegate James B. Spranza, Steward Delegate Glenn A. Taan. Chairman said crew joined ship Feb. 9 in Singapore. Following March 1 payoff in Tacoma, Wash., vessel will begin Triangle Run (Oakland, Long Beach, Hawaii). He thanked crew for working well together and for help in cleaning ship after period in shipyard. He reminded everyone to keep doors closed while in port and to be sure shipping documents are up to date. Secretary stated $30 in tuna fund was transferred to movie fund. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center for higher ratings. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for new furniture for crew's lounge and fans and refrigerators for each cabin. Thermostats should be turned off in empty rooms. OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), Feb. 3Chairman Marco A. Galliano, Secretary Earl N. Gray Sr., Deck Delegate Daniel P. Seymour, Engine Delegate Linton L. Reynolds Jr., Steward Delegate Isabel Miranda. Bosun informed crew that captain will reimburse everyone who paid for launch services while ship was anchored in Manta, Ecuador. They should bring receipts to captain. Chairman announced Feb. 7 payoff on arrival in Galveston, Texas. Secretary stressed importance of contributing to SPAD and of upgrading skills in Piney Point for job security. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. Suggestion made for next contract to include paid return transportation following fourmonth tour of duty. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Seafarers LOG 13 • �·. Vacation at Piney Point • • • How people choose to spend their hard-earned vacation time is a scaped grounds. And three delicious meals are provided each day! personal thing. Some may wish to relax and just get away from But, definitely, take a box lunch and a camera and go to the zoo. their busy routines at home or at work. Others may take the opporIf it's relaxation you want, just stroll around the zoological park, tunity to educate themselves by reading, sightseeing or going to looking at the incredible collection of animals and soaking up the museums. Still others may simply just want to have fun. warmth of Washington's summer weather. It's rare you can get all those possibilities wrapped into one If it's educational opportunities you seek, the zoo will fit the bill. The 163-acre Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Rock Creek activity. But we have the spot for you-The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Park was established by an Act When you choose to spend of Congress in 1889 "for up to two weeks of your sum· advancement of science and the mer vacation at the Paul Hall instruct~on and recreation of the Center in Piney Point, Md., people.'' Itis a world leader in the zoo is an easy day trip exhibition, conservation, zooaway, as are many other logical research and education. attractions in the nation's capHome to more than 5,800 aniital or in nearby Baltimore, mals, it was the first zoo estabAnnapolis and northern lished with the purpose of savVirginia. ing animals on the brink of Each summer, a number of extinction. Today, nearly 130 of rooms in the center's training the zoo's species of animals are and recreation center are set endangered or threatened. aside for vacationing SIU If it's just fun you're seeking, members and their families. watch the famous cuddly panda With an ideal location on bears, Mei Ziang and Tian Tian, the banks of the St George's as they frolic about, munching 9reek in Southern Maryland, on vast:quantities of bambq~>. the Paul Hall Center is the .-. -Or check out the baby Suinatran perfect place from which to tiger cub, born Sept. 18, 2001, base a family vacation. as he develops his skills as a tiger. Or wander around the elephant The center, which houses the largest training facility for unlihouse and see Kandula, the male Asian elephant born Nov. 25, who censed deep sea merchant seafarers and inland waterways boatmen is growing fast, gaining from one to four pounds each day. There"s in the United States, is composed of a number of administrative and also Kraken, a Komodo dragon, and Mechi and Kali, greater oneeducational buildings as well as a library and maritime museum and homed Asian rhinos, and Jana, a giraffe bom Jan. 18, 200 L "a ·six..story training and recreation center on more than 60 acres of The zoo is open every day of the year (except Dec. 25). During waterfront property the summer, the grounds are open.f rom 6 a.m. unt-il 8 p.m. and the The rooms are comfortable and well equipped, and there are cer- buildings from .-.10 a.m. to ·6 p.m. And-admission is free! (Parking tainly enough amenities and activities to keep everyone in the fami- is $5 for the first three hours and $2 for each additional hour.) ly happy. There is a picnic area with grills and tables, outdoor tenUse of the Piney Point facilities as a vacation spot is a special nis and basketball courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a health benefit for Seafarers and their families. Why not take advantage of spa and plenty of space for walks or jogs on the beautifully landit this summer by sending in your reservation form now! • • • and Visit the Zoo ,.-.--- --·----- ------ ___ .. ----------- ---- -- ------- ----- --- ------- --- ----·--- ---- ---- -·------ --- I l ~-- ---- ------ ---- ----- ----,. I i PAUL HALL CENTER TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information l : l : I I A vacation stay at the Paul Hall Center is limited to two weeks per family. I :I Name: I :I Social Security number: UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES Book number: I : Address: I I I I l • Telephone number: Member $40.00/day Spouse $10.00/day Child $10.00/day Number in party I ages of children, if applicable: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date of arrival: 1st choice: 2nd choice: _ __ (Stay is limited to a maximum of two weeks) 3rd choice: _ __ Date of departure: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 5102 Note: There is no charge for children 11 years of age or younger. The prices listed above include all meals but do not include tax. Send this completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, PO. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075. 14 Seafarers LOG May2002 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MARCH 16 -APRIL 15, 2002 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SIIlPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington al 4 3 7 25 28 16 23 26 11 3 3 9 28 4 32 32 255 2 3 1 8 0 6 15 23 10 · 12 ·9. 9 0 9 10 0 12 9 134 0 1 5 2 0 4 9 10 5 19 12 6 6 22 13 20 13 18 5 12 0 0 6 12 2 24 21 167 7 16 27 2 4 4 11 4 3 15 14 21 158 124 0 2 0 3 2 24 2 8 9 9 0 0 5 7 3 15 7 96 l l 0 17 3 7 8 1 2 7, 4 0 0 0 3 9 18 20 8 2 7 14 12 10 7 4 0 12 17 14 4 7 18 5 3 1 2 14 2 25 16 141 · I 2 l 8 4 3 0 2 11 3 6 11 6 6 4 5 8 4 6 0 0 2 9 3 1 ·o 53 25 27 2 q__ 11 26 44 18 6 24 17 5 Honolulu ................. Friday: June 14, July 19 Houston .................. Monday: June 10, July 15 10 3 13 43 3 3 4 9 47 56 82 59 79 422 7 0 12 2 5 0 12 29 9 33 10 16 38 6 8 3 14 20 13 12 4 1 15 0 6 2 4 4 8 5 3 11 2 9 4 66 4 8 2 2 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 0 0 2 3 2 0 0 4 0 6 2 9 2 0 25 45 0 0 0 2 3 4 0 5 4 11 1 2 1 3 0 10 18 18 1 1 0 7 16 16 .2 3 20 206 19 14 167 15 7 97 17 7 44 0 0 . 3 9 o o 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 23 23 2 0 0 l 5 0 9 31 7 7 13 5 19 0 0 0 1 3 13 4 4 3 4 4 1 14 6· 3 26 8 7 lO 19 6 4 0 5 1 5 10 0 l 3 9 2 4 3 6 2 5 0 2 5 1 1 2 l 0 1 I1 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 18 9 61 2 0 20 18 7 87 I 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 5 2 6 11 3 4 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 7 28 1 6 0 0 Mobile 0 New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico. San Francisco 3 6 2 0 0 4 8 o 2 4 1 16 9 21 5 14 28 13 2 6 4 9 3 36 l 39 8 1 7 0 2 8 0 84 66 0 0 4 2 5 4 62 46 50 3 31 69 19 1 26 7 19 2 44 36 426 773 1 0 22 0 5 3 12 I 16 2 5 1 16 6 93 2 4 67 0 0 0 0 9 11 66 . 269 157 185 957 828 2 19 3 0 1 2 7 0 0 1 7 6 42 22 8 165 174 0 3 0 4 2 22 572 463 368 363 15 Mobile .................... Wednesday: June 12, July 17 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: June 18, July 23 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: June 11, July 16 New York................ Tuesday: June 4, July 9 Norfolk ................... Thursday: June 6, July 11 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: June 5, July 10 Port Everglades .......Thursday: June 13, July 18 San Francisco .........Thursday: June 13, July 18 San Juan ..................Thursday: June 6, July 11 St. Louis ................. Friday: June 14, July 19 Savannah ................ Friday: June 7, July 12 Tacoma ................... Friday: June 21, July 26 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 1 0 5 12 2 0 0 7 10 0 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Luau on the Maui 2 3 29 1 1 39 19 32 13 18 65 19 3 19 9 22 3 33 19 319 18 Jersey City .............. Wednesday: June 19, July 24 0 263 4 0 8 11 8 2 8 12 5 0 17 17 4 15 Jacksonville ............Thursday: June 6, July 11 Wilmington ...............Monday: June 17, July 22 o 0 0 2 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: June 12, July 17 11 0 4 7 5 21 26 184 ; Boston .....................Friday: June 7, July 12 37 14 2 11 12 3 11 4 4 Baltimore ................Thursday: June 6, July 1 I 15 29 5 10 0 Algonac .................. Friday: June 7, July 12 18 7 6 0 Piney Point ............. Monday: June 3, July 8 48 17 4 27 24 258 2 5 1 47 2 3 3 4 0 11 14 2 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 4 1 1 Totals All Departments 4 5 6 2 3 3 Port Tacoma Wilmington Totals 10 9 5 1 3 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville . $t. Lguis~ 11 2 1 3 3 87 3 4 7 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 6 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 50 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT l 0 Port AlgonacBaltimore Trip Reliefs June & July 2002 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Each voyage, on the evening before arrival in Honolulu, everyone aboard Matson Navigation Co.'s SS Maui looks forward to a shipboard luau . This photo of the steward department was taken during a recent luau by the vessel's master, Donald Marshall. From the left are Chief Cook Khalid Mohamed, Asst. Cook Carmelo Dela Cruz, Room Steward Mohamed Ahmed and Chief Steward Muhamad Sani. Marshall notes, "This SIU steward department is a credit to the union and has made the SS Maui a real feeder." • *"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. May 2002 Seafarers LOG 15 ,.. �Seafarers lntemalional Union Directory N1'111 1'1onthl7 Shipping A Registration Report MARCH2002 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group ill John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups Group I Group II Group III Augustin Tellez. Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast .Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services Rene Lioeanjfo, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at large • • HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 7 7 9 8 2 7 6 7 53 2 0 0 3 5 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 9 0 1 0 1 0 3 7 3 4 3 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 1 11 5 0 0 0 0 0 11 1 4 11 59 4 0 3 4 53 7 4 2 0 0 16 11 10 16 0 11 130 37 12 2 0 5 0 2 16 15 ALGONAC 520 St Clair River Dr., Algonac, Ml 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St, Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St.. #1 c. Anchorage, AK 99503 (901) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St, Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON ~20 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 30 l-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (67l) 647-1350 U:ONOLl.JLU 606 Kalilii St., Honolulu, Bl 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 J 07302 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Jsland Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 l057FemandezJuncosAve., Stop !6 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST.LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., SL Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WlLMINGTON 510 16 . Broad Ave., Wilmington. CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 Seafarers LOS Boston 2 Houston 2 Harvey, LA New York 5 0 0 0 2 "-----~ 4 1 0 0 l 0 0 0 0 Savannah Tacoma Totals 3 6 30 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 11 1 Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 2 3 1 2 1 12 -6 3 Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals Totals All Departments """--·~-···~"''''''~ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 -~~ 4 32 105 50 0 6 0 6 22 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 4 0 4 3 8 3 24 0 18 4 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 ·o 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 19 0 0 o_ 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 4 6 6 50 2 3 0 . 2 -· 2 12 10 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston 6 27 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston 2 2 5- - ·..~-"" . d Norfolk San Pedro Houston JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St., Jersey City, (201) 435-9424 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 1 6 0 0 12 3 0 3 33 19 70 4 6 124 370 0 19 118 26 0 0 3 0 13 0 0 3 3 0 5 15 5 0 5 23 4 3 0 2 16 6 21 1 19 1 19 85 5 1 4 0 0 2 4 4 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 5 0 5 3 5 10 15 8 40 0 0 30 4 34 0 15 7 18 6 15 110 110 209 154 18 PIG-FROM-THE-PAST This photo, taken by Seafarer Hector Reyes, was originally printed in the Feb. 19, 1954 issue of the Seafarers LOG. Nino Valdez (seated at right) and his wife were visiting old friends aboard the SIS Florida while the SIU-contracted vessel was in Havana Harbor. The Cuban-born Valdez was a professional boxer from 1941 until his defeat in 1959 by Sonny Liston. At one time, he was even one of the top contenders for Rocky Marciano's heavyweight title, but the fight never came about. The record books state that Valdez fought 69 pro fights in his career, compiling a 49-182 record with 36 KO wins and 5 KO defeats. When heavyweight bouts were hard to come by in the early '40s in Cuba , he worked as a longshoreman and construction laborer, which probably is how he befriended the Seafarers when they arrived in Havana. Nino Valdez died in New York June 3, 2001. May2002 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US.-jlag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below qre 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 this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the 21 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. O DEEP SEA FIDELS. BROAS, 65, hails from the Philippines. Brother Broas served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1961. He started his SIU career in 1979 in Seattle, first sailing aboard the Del Sol. The engine department member upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. in 1995. His most recent voyage was aboard the Liberator, operated by U.S. Ship Management. Brother Broas makes his home in New York. PLARIDEL P. CADIZ, 66, joined the SIU in 1970 in San Francisco. His first ship was the Buckeye Atlantic. The steward department member was born in the Philippines and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1990. Broth diz as wen o sea on the Sea-Land Producer. He is a resident of Sacramento, Calif JACKJ. COOPER, 71, was born in Virginia. Brother Cooper began his SIU career in 1980 in the port of Norfolk, Va., having served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1950 to 1970. His first ship was the Columbia. The deck department member upgraded his skills often at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md., completing bosun recertification training there in 1992 and LNG recertification instruction in 1998. Brother Cooper's last voyage was on the LNG Gemini. He makes his home in Chesapeake, Va. NORMAN DUHE, 63, started his career with the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of New Orleans. The steward department member frequently enhanced his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, completing the steward recertification program in 1986. Born in Louisiana, he last worked on the Stonewall Jackson, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Duhe lives in his home state in the city of Slidell. · EUSEBIO FIGUEROA, 65, hails from Puerto Rico. He started his career with the SIU in 1970 in the port of New York. Brother Figueroa fust sailed on May2002 the Seatrain Texas. The deck department member's last voyage was aboard the Equality State. Brother Figueroa calls Kirbyville, Texas home. · -~~I JAMES D. HARRIS, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The North Carolina native served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962. His first ship was the City ofAlma. A member of the deck department, Brother Harris upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1977. His last trip was aboard Newport Tankers' Achilles. Brother Harris calls Wilmington, N.C. home. IGNATIUS MUZICH, 70, began his SIU career in 1994 in the port of New York. The Croatianborn mariner first sailed on the USNS American Osprey. A member of the deck department, Brother Muzich was a frequent upgrader at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. His last voyage was aboard the Integrity. Brother Muzich is a resident of his native country. EUGENIO OYA, 69, was born in Spain. He joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. The deck department member upgraded his skills at Piney Point, Md. Brother Oya last worked on the Express, a U.S. Ship Management vessel. He lives in Sunnyvale, Calif. LEIFV. PEDERSEN, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1991 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Pederson first sailed on the Sealift China Sea. Born in Denmark, the deck department member last worked aboard the Nantucket Shoals. He calls Pearl, La. home. RODNEY J. PENCE, 45, began his career with the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Piney Point, Md. He "---..I..- - ' first sailed on the Ft. Hoskins, an Interocean Ship Management vessel. Born in Texas, Brother Pence worked in the deck department. He upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1979 and 1995. His last voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Quality. Brother Pence is a resident of Bacliff, Texas. DONALD RUND BLAD, 71 , joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Born in New York, he shipped in the deck department. Brother Rundblad lives in Tacoma, Wash. HANABLE SMITH, 57, hails from Alabama. Brother Smith started his career with the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The deck department member enhanced his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1977. Brother Smith last shipped on the MV Courier. He makes his home in Mobile. FLORENCIO UMALI, 65 , joined the SIU in 1986 in the port of Honolulu following a 20year career in the U.S. Navy. Born in the Philippines, Brother Umali first shipped aboard the UNSN Contender. One of hi daughters was an SIU scholarship recipient who graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in education. Brother Umali sailed in the steward department, most recently aboard the Constellation, a Maersk Lines vessel. He resides in Newport News, Va. EDGARDO VAZQUEZ, 71 , started his career with the SIU in 1963 in the port ofNew York. The steward department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1981 and completed the steward recertification program in 1987. He last shipped on the Sea-Land Expedition. Brother Vazquez lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. TOMMIE VINES, 47, was born in Alabama. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Vines first sailed aboard the Buckeye Atlantic. The deck department member last worked on Puerto Rico Marine Management's Humacao. Brother Vines lives in Mobile, Ala. GREAT LAKES . JEROLD SAXON, 60, was born in Fayette, Mich. After serving in the U.S . Navy, he began his career with the Seafarers in 1964 in Frankfort, Mich. Brother Saxon shipped in the deck department, last sailing on the JA. W Iglehart. He makes his home in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. INLAND THOMASJ. CROWLEY, 71 , started his SIU career in 1977 in Wilmington, Calif. Boatman Crowley is a military veteran, serving in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. A native of New York, he first worked aboard the Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG 1949 The Atlantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union scored a landslide victory in the recently concluded collective bargaining election on nine Cities Service ships, with the company's unlicensed personnel casting 8 9 percent of the valid ballots in favor of the union. Although only 12 of 11 0 ballots were cast in favor of the companysponsored Cities Service Tanker Men's Association, the company again challenged the election before the National Labor Relations Board. A previous election, in which 83 percent of the seamen voted for the SIU, was challenged and another election ordered. Seafarers are urged to stay on their ships until the NLRB sanctions the election, since the company is trying to replace them with "company union" men to reverse the SIU victory. Aquila. The engine department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1998. Boatman Crowley makes his home in Moreno Valley, Calif. ~liJ~l WILLIAMS. FISHER, 61, was born in Texas. He joined the Seafarers in 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas. A member of the deck department, Boatman Fisher shipped as a captain. He is a resident of Corrigan, Texas. ALVE CARL HOLMES, 61 , hails from Pennsylvania. Boatman Holmes started his SIU career in 1988 in the port of New Orleans. He worked as a launch operator, last sailing on a vessel operated by Alabama Pilot, Inc. He calls Pensacola, Fla. home. STEVENT. MORTON, 57, joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of New Orleans. Boaman Morton is =-=...._...- .. a military veteran, having served in the U.S . Army from 1963 to 1967. The engine department member last worked on a vessel operated by Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. Boatman Morton lives in Franklenton, La. STEWART W. PARKS, 62, began his career with the SIU in 1981 in the port of Philadelphia. A member of the deck department, he upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 2001. Boatman Parks makes his home in Tangier, Va. ships that are effectively controlled by the United States," Scott said, uare United States-flag vessels." He urged the Nixon Administration to base its decisions on maritime needs solely on "ships which fly the American flag and are manned by American citizens." Scott was the principal speaker at a day-long seminar sponsored in Washington, D.C. by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. The seminar was devoted to the problem of the "runaway-flag" fleet, which is now larger, in terms of tonnage, than American-owned vessels registered and crewed in this country. THIS MONTH JN SIU HISTORY 1969 A long-standing Defense Department theory that American-owned ships, registered under th~ flags of other countries, are under the "effective control" of the United States in time of crisis was sharply attacked by Senator Hugh Scott (R-Pa.). "The only 1989 Navy Secretary William L. Bell Ill said the crews of the Seafarers-manned Pacific T-AGOS fleet "demonstrated exceptional professional competence, resourcefulness, innovation and dedication in support of Pacific Fleet ASW operations while conducting consistently superb daily operations, numerous special ASW tasks and the development and employment of new systems." Secretary Bell's remarks were part of the citation accompanying the celebrated Navy Unit Commendation pennant and certificate presented · to the five SIU-crewed T-AGOS vessels operating in the Pacific. The SIU-crewed vessels play a key role in the national defense of the United States. Seafarers LOS 17 .... �.~nal Departures r ~ , ! DEEP SEA FLOYD ACORD Brother Floyd Acord, 45 , died Jan 28. He started his career with the SIU in 1973 in the port of Piney Point, Md. The California native first went to sea aboard the William T. Steel, a Richmond Corp. vessel. Brother Acord shipped in the engine department. Brother Acord called Houston home. WOODY AINSWORTH Brother Woody Ainsworth, 55, passed away Jan. 19. Brother Ainsworth began his career with the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Houston. He first sailed on the Walter Rice, a Reynolds Metal Co. vessel. Born in Texas, he worked in the deck department. Brother Ainsworth last went to sea aboard the OM! Sacramento. He made his home in Arcadia, Texas. VERNER ANDERSEN Pensioner Verner Andersen, 84, died Feb. 3. He joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. The engine department member last worked on the Cove Navigator, a Cove Shipping vessel. Brother Andersen started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1977. He was a resident of Wayne, Fla. GEORGE BIETE Pensioner George Biete, 88, passed away Jan. 21 . Brother Biete started his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S). Born in the Philippines, he worked in the steward department. Brother Biete began receiving stipends for his retirement in 197 5. He made his home in Sacramento, Calif. CASSEL BRIDGMAN Pensioner Cassel Bridgman, 85, died Feb. 12. He started his SIU career in 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Bridgman served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard. His first SIU voyage was aboard the Bradford Island, operated by Cities Service. The Hyde County, N.C. native shipped in the deck department. He last worked on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's William Harper. Brother Bridgman started receiving retirement compensation in 1972. He was a resident of Elizabeth City, N.C. GEORGE BURKE ~iljifl~~:;:-1 Pensioner George Burke, 74, died March 14. Brother Burke joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Brother Burke's first SIU voyage was aboard an A.H. Bull Steamship Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, Brother 18 Seafarers LOB Burke shipped as a bosun. He last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Value. Brother Burke started receiving his pension in 1993 . He called Brooklyn, N.Y. home. BOBBY BUTTS Pensioner Bobby Butts, 76, passed away Feb. 15. Brother Butts started his SIU career in 1955 in the port of Mobile, Ala, after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1954. His initial voyage was aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The Mississippi-born mariner sailed in the deck department as a bosun. He last worked on the OM! Champion. Brother Butts started receiving his pension in 1989. He was a resident of Mobile. JOHN DMOCHOWSKY Pensioner John Dmochowsky, 77, died Feb. 19. Brother Dmochowsky began bis career with the Seafarers in 1977 in Detroit. He was a veteran of the U.S . Navy, serving from 1942 to 1946. The Perryopolis, Pa.born mariner shipped in all three divisions, working in the steward department. Brother Dmochowsky last worked on the Cornhusker State, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. He started receiving his pension in 1991 and made his home in Flat Rock, Mich. JESUS FERNANDEZ Pensioner Jesus Fernandez, 91 passed away March 3. Born in the Philippines, Brother Fernandez started his SIU career in 1951 in the port of New York. The steward department member last worked on the Sea-Land St. Louis. Brother Fernandez began receiving his retirement stipend in 1976. He lived in Daly City, Calif. OLAV GUSTAVSEN Pensioner Olav Gustavsen, 81 , died Dec. 13. Brother Gustavsen began his career with the Seafarers in 1951. His initial voyage was aboard the Ft. Hoskins, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. Born in Norway, the engine department member started receiving retirement payments in 1984. Brother Gustavsen made his home in San Francisco. HARRY HAGERMAN Pensioner Harry Hagerman, 87, recently passed away. Born in Samish Island, Wash., he joined the SIU in 1965 in Seattle. His initial voyage was aboard Moore-McCormack Lines' Robin Kirk. The deck department member last went to sea on the SeaLand Newark. Brother Hagerman began receiving his pension in 1989 and lived in his native state. MILTON HENTON LESTER PUGH Pensioner Milton Henton, 76, died Feb. 25. Brother Henton began his SIU career in 1951 in the port of New York. The Mississippiborn mariner first went to sea aboard the Gulf Water, a Metro Steamship vessel. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Henton last worked on the OM! Missouri and started receiving his pension in 1988. He made his home in Mobile, Ala. Pensioner Lester Pugh, 87, passed away Feb. 28 . The Alabama native was a charter member of the Seafarers, havL!-C"1<.~....:zi~~_--J ingjoined the union in 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. His first ship was the City of Alma, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Pugh left the SIU briefly to serve in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1944. The engine department member last worked aboard the John Tyler, another Waterman vessel. Brother Pugh started receiving his pension in 1977. He lived in his native state. PAUL HOLLOWAY Pensioner Paul Holloway, 77, passed away Jan. 7. Born in Wilkes County, N.C., Brother Holloway joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of New York. The U.S. Navy veteran first sailed aboard the French Creek, an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked on a Sea-Land Service vessel. Brother Holloway began receiving his pension in 1989. He lived in Elkin, N.C. ROBERT LAMBERT Pensioner Robert Lambert, 71 , died March 8. Brother Lambert launched his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The U.S. Navy veteran frrst shipped under the SIU colors aboard a Sprague Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Lambert sailed in the deck department as a bosun and last worked aboard the Sealift Arctic. Born in Florida, he began collecting retirement compensation in 1994. Brother Lambert made his home in Daphne, Ala. Wllllllll••lm ARTHUR MEDEIROS Brother Arthur Medeiros, 49, passed away • recently. Born in Hawaii, he joined the SIU in 1985 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Medeiros served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1972. His initial voyage for the Seafarers was aboard American Hawaii Cruises' SS Independence. The steward department member last worked on the SeaLand Navigator. Brother Medeiros lived in Honolulu. CHARLES POLK Pensioner Charles Polk, 60, died Feb. 1. Brother Polk started his career with the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He worked in the inland and deep sea divisions and first shipped aboard a G&H Towing Co. vessel. The Alabama native sailed in the engine department and last worked aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Green Island. Brother Polk began collecting retirement stipends in 1998. He made his home in Mobile. RUSSELL SHELTON Pensioner Russell Shelton, 83, died March 1. Brother Shelton started his SIU career in 1948 in the port of New York. Born in South Carolina, he served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. His initial SIU voyage was on Ore Navigation's Bethflor. The steward department member last went to sea on the Carolina, a Puerto Rico Marine Management vessel. Brother Shelton began receiving his pension in 1976 and made his home in Pumphrey, Md. MICHAEL TRAUB Pensioner Michael Traub, 92, passed away Jan. 25 . Brother Traub started his career with the MC&S . The steward department member ~,..w..-.'"""""==...,.>-..311 was born in Poland, but called Riverside, Calif. home. Brother Traub began receiving his pension stipends in 1974. MARVIN WEST Pensioner Marvin West, 84, passed away March 4. Brother West joined the SIU in 1968 in San Francisco. The Tennessee-born mariner was a veteran of the U.S . Army, serving from 1942 to 1945. Brother West first sailed aboard Newport Tankers ' Achilles. A member of the deck department, he last worked on the Manatee. Brother West started receiving his pension in 1983. He was a resident of Pine Knot, Ky. ALCIDE WILTZ [7-:;illlJll!lii~I Pensioner Alcide Wiltz, 85, died Jan. 8. Brother Wiltz started his career with the MC&S in 1957 in San Francisco. Born in Louisiana, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by American President Lines and States Steamship Lines. The steward department member began receiving retirement stipends in 1979. Brother Wiltz made his home in New Orleans. PAUL WOLF Pensioner Paul Wolf, 62, passed away Feb. 13. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. Brother Wolf served in the U .S. Army from 1957 to 1960. His initial SIU voyage was aboard the Capri. An engine department member, -.........~__...______, Brother Wolf last worked on Pronav Ship Management's LNG Gemini. He started receiving his pension in 2000 and made his home in Melbourne, Fla. INEZ WOO Pensioner Inez Woo, 84, died March 3. Sister Woo joined the MC&S in 1952 in San Francisco. The steward department member sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by States Steamship Co. and American Ship Management. The Colorado native began receiving retirement compensation in 1979. She lived in Honolulu. u INLAND THEODORE BOEHLER Boatman Theodore Boehler, 59, died Feb. 27. He started his SIU career in New York. Born in Newark, N.J., he shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Maritrans Operating Co. Boatman Boehler was a resident of Hazlet, N.J. HAROLD DANIELS 1 Pensioner ~µ.;.u•.i...uµ,,1....1 Harold Danid:s, 1 70, passed away March 12. The North Carolina native joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Daniels sailed as a captain, first working aboard a C.G. Willis vessel. His final SIU job was on a vessel operated by Maritrans Operating Co. Boatman Daniels started receiving his pension in 1996. He made his home in Atlantic, N.C. LUTHER JONES Pensioner Luther Jones, 74, died March 3. He started his SIU career in 1969 in the port ofNorfolk, Va. The Ohio-born mariner first shipped on a Southern Carriers Corp vessel. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a captain. Brother Jones last worked at the helm of an Allied Towing vessel and began receiving his pension in 1990. He made his borne in Pooter, Ga. JAKE E. KEELEY Pensioner Jake Keeley, 75, passed away Feb. 16. Boatman Keeley joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Born in Alabama, he sailed in the inland as well as deep sea division. The engine department member first shipped aboard the Monarch of the Continued on page 19 May2002 �ftnal Departlfres Continued from page 18 Sea, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Boatman Keeley last worked aboard a G&H Towing Co. vessel and started receiving retirement stipends in 1992. He lived in Mobile, Ala. LESTER LEBLANC Brother Lester LeBlanc, 60, died March 13. The Morgan City, La. native joined the Seafarers in 1987 in the port ofNorfolk, Va. A captain, Boatman LeBlanc shipped in the deck department. He worked primarily at the helm of vessels operated by McAllister Towing of Va. Boatman LeBlanc resided in his native state in West Lake. WILLIAM WEISE Pensioner William Weise, 78, died Feb. 11. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. The Phila1...---~---""LJ delphia native worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions. Brother Weise shipped in the deck department as a bosun. He last worked on a Moran Towing Co. vessel. Brother Weise began receiving pension payments in 1980. He called Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. home. GREAT LAKES LOUIS LOUPE Pensioner Louis Loupe, 72, passed away Jan. 9. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1947 to 1948. Boatman Loupe joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Houston. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a captain. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by National Marine Service. The captain started receiving his pension in 1991 and resided in Lafourche, La. DOLPHIN MOORES oatman Dolphin Moores, 43, died Feb. 8. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of Houston. The deck department member first worked aboard a G&H Towing Co. vessel. Born in Pensacola, Fla., he last shipped on a Maritrans Operating Co. vessel. Boatman Moores lived in Whitney, Texas. RUPERT PERRY JR. Pensioner Rupert Perry Jr., 69, passed away Feb. 5. The Dare County, N.C. native launched his SIU career in 1977 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Perry served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1949 to 1971. He first sailed with the Seafarers aboard an Interstate Oil Transport Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, he last worked on a Maritrans Operating Partners vessel. Boatman Rupert started receiving retirement stipends in 1994. He made his home in Coinjock, N.C. CLIFFORD KRACHT Pensioner Clifford Kracht, 62 passed away Feb. 2. Brother Kracht joined the SIU in 1967 in Frankfort, Mich. The Michigan native first sailed aboard the Milwaukee Clipper. He shipped in the deck department and last worked on American Steamship's American Republic. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1996 and was a resident of Orlando, Fla. WILLIAM "B RUSH L Pensioner William "Buffalo Bill" Rush, 81, died March 1. Born in WilkesBarre, Pa., Brother Rush started his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in Detroit. His initial voyage under the SIU colors was aboard the John Gibbon. The engine department member last went to sea on the City ofAlma. After corning ashore, he worked in the SIU hall in Buffalo. Brother Rush also served as a dispatcher in River Rouge and Algonac, Mich., and began collecting retirement stipends in 1985. He made his home in Bradenton, Fla. ABDULSHAHTER Pensioner Beryl Peterson, 86, died Jan. 20. Pensioner Abdul Shahter, 66, passed away Feb. 4. He started his SIU career in 1966 in the port of Cleveland. His initial voy.__......,.........a...;;-.. age was aboard the Consumers Powers, an American Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Yemen, Brother Shahter shipped in the engine department. He last went to sea on the H. Lee White, another American Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Shahter began receiving retirement compensation in 2000. He Boatman was a resident of Dearborn, Mich. BERYL PETERSON Peterson joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he first shipped under the SIU colors aboard the Floridian, an Ideal Cement Co. vessel. He was born in May2002 Trenton, Fla., and worked in the engine department. Boatman Peterson last sailed on the New Yorker and started receiving his pension in 1980. He was a resident of Houston. port of New York. Boatman ~ Andersen served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948. He first shipped for the SIU aboard a '---~-~-~ Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. of Baltimore vessel. A native of Jersey City, N.J., he was a member of the deck department. He last worked on a vessel operated by New York Cross Harbor Railroad. Boatman Andersen called Wayne, N.J. home. JOHN DEFAZIO Pensioner John Defazio, 78, died Feb. 12. Brother Defazio started his SIU career in 1960 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He sailed 1-:;:;;•lllT!ii~-1 as a captain, working primarily for the marine division of the Baltimore &Ohio Railroad. Brother Defazio started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1974. Staten Island, N.Y was his home. EDWARD SIMMS Boatman Edward Simms, 85, passed away Feb. 27. He started his career with the SIU in 1963, joining in the port of New York. The New Jerseyborn mariner shipped in the deck department and worked primarily aboard Erie Lockawanna Railroad Co. operated vessels. Boatman Simms started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1977. He ~ L Plus® Working For Working Families Contact Information, Toll-Free Phone Numbers for Union Plus Insurance Programs •Auto Insurance (AIG)-For AIG claims, call 1-800-4338880 24 hours a day • For AIG customer service, call 1-877-310-5687-Mon- ATLANTIC FISHERMEN EARL WITHEE Pensioner Earl Withee, 61, passed away Jan. 30. He joined the Seafarers in 1984 in New Bedford, Mass. Born in Rock~-"---' land, Maine, Boatman Withee served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. 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RAILROAD MARINE ANDERS ANDERSEN Boatman Anders Andersen, 72 died May 30. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1960, joining in the ~-'-....riliiitiil8i~~ ....... Send your stories, photographs and news items to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Seafarers LOG 19 �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 writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Recognizing the Merchant Marine I retired from the National Maritime Union in 1967. At least half of my 20 years in the NMU was as bosun and quartermaster. My last ship was the SS Boise Victory. I was bosun on that ship for eight months and then went to school and got my third mate's license. I sailed with the Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) for 18 years and took early retirement at age 60. The MM&P sent me a Merchant Marine flag, which I presented to the Veteran 's Band here in Corpus Christi. Whenever the Veteran's Band performs on various patriotic holidays, the Merchant Marine flag flies next to the Army and Navy flags. I met with the mayor of Corpus Christi, and he agreed to recognize the U.S. Merchant Marine. At a special ceremony at City Hall last year, I joined other NMU retired merchant mariners and two retired ship captains as the mayor declared Aug. 21 , 2001 "U.S. Merchant Marine Day." Our city council meetings are televised and rebroadcast twice more during every week, so a lot of people saw this. Phil Rosenstein Corpus Christi, Texas member to stand up to a captain. Jim also was a master craftsman in working with wood. Once, we llE::::~•J needed a podium for a meeting at the Jim Lawson ball. We had rented one, but it was too small. With the meeting scheduled for the following day, we were in trouble. Jim was in the union ball and overheard what was happening. He told us not worry, he would take care of it. He then went home and returned with a podium he constructed. It took him about five hours and looked better than the one we had rented. We still have it! During the Detroit newspaper strike, I remember we had a couple of carloads go down to Detroit to help on the picket line. We stayed for the day and then left. I didn 't see Jim for the next week, and when we finally caught up, I asked what happened to him. He told me that the people on the line needed him, and he had been returning to support them throughout the week. That's the kind of guy Jim was: always willing to help his union brother. Don Thornton, Port Agent Algonac, Mich. ~ (The following letters were among those received at headquarters following last month s mailing of the bonus checks to SIU p ensioner.s.) Straight to the Point (Editor s note: Phil Rosenstein included with his letter a copy of the proclamation declaring August 21, 2001 as "U.S. Merchant Marine Day. " Rosenstein used to write many stories for the NMU Pilot. Now 76, he remains active in senior citizens ' affairs and got married for the first time at the age of 74.) ~ Remembering Brother Lawson I would like to say a few words about Jim Lawson, an SIU pensioner who recently passed away. Jim truly was a friend to the SIU-especially to the staff and members at the Algonac union hall and on the Great Lakes. Jim always helped around the union hall. He didn't hesitate to offer suggestions if there was a problem aboard ship that called for a union Thank you very much. The $1,000 bonus check was greatly appreciated. Arnold Heatherly La Follette, Tenn. .......... Appreciation and Pride I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the check you sent me. It was a pleasant surprise. I am proud to be a part of the Seafarers Union. Troy Dean Smith Rome, Ga. ~ Nice Timing I was surprised and glad to receive the bonus check. It came at a very good time. I have a birthday coming up; I'll be 84 years old. Thanks again and God bless you Know Your Rights and the staff. Roosevelt Robbins Philadelphia (The writer is a charter member of the SIU.) ~ Thanks to All I would like to thank the administrator and the trustees and anyone else who had a hand in sending this bonus check. Those of us who are on a pension thank you so much for everything. Henry W. Miller Mobile, Ala. ~ Counting Blesslngs Thank you very much for the bonus check of $1 ,000 that we received the other day. What a blessing! Again, thank you and God bless the Seafarers Pension Plan. Mr. and Mrs. Jose Torrefiel San Francisco ~ Courtesy and Cash To the administrator and each member of the trustees, I offer my heartfelt thanks for your kind generosity of the thousand-dollar gift. My wife and I have always been treated courteously and well by the members of the health plan, and I send my thanks to them also. Richard J. Conner Boyertown, Pa. ~ Nice Surprise I really had a wonderful surprise when I received a bonus check from the SIU. I count my blessings every day that I spent my career working for such a caring and thoughtful union, and I appreciate the benefits I have received. I thank the board of trustees, from the bottom of my heart, for remembering the disabled retirees. Leonard Paul Belhaven, N.C. ~ Thanking for 2 On behalf of my husband, Antoine W. Allemond, and myself, I want to say thank you for the bonus check. We are delighted to receive it. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. We have always been very satisfied with the Seafarers Pension Plan. You have taken good care of us. Helen Allemond Plaquemine, La. Notice Information Bulletin from the U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center RECEllT ACTIONS AFFECTINB IMl'LEMENTAnON OF THE STCW At the recent London meeting of the Subcommittee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW), it was RECOMMENDED that the signatories to the STCW delay port-state control enforcement of the STCW through 31 July 2002 to allow adequate time to process the volume of applications and issue certifications that many Parties reported as outstanding. The convention still came into effect on February 1, 2002. The action taken by the Subcommittee is not binding; it is a recommendation to port-state control officers and recognized organizations only. Mariners not holding STCVV-95 certificates serving vessels calling at a port state that does not accept the Subcommittee's recommendation may cause the vessel to be detained. At present, we do not have any information about which port states, if any, will not accept the recommendation and will not delay port-state enforcement. In a recent message, the Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard established policy for U. S. enforcement of the STCW. The message can be found at: http://www. us cg .mi l/hq/ g-m/ nm cf co mp I/· STCWMessage-lnternet.doc. In general, for U.S.-flag vessels in U.S. ports, the Coast Guard does not intend to hold additional boardings solely for STCW enforcement For U.S. mariners on a ·on 20 Seafarers LOG U.S.-flagged vessel sailing on a foreign voyage, the mariner should hold either an STCW-95 certificate or provide proof that prior to 1 February 2002 they have a completed application on file with the Coast Guard. However, some foreign port states may not accept this arrangement of showing proof of having submitted an application as meeting the requirements of the STCW. If the application is submitted after 31 January 2002, the mariner may not sail on a vessel going foreign until the STCW-95 certificate has been issued, Please visit the Web site and review the message for complete details. Licensed and certificated personnel seeking issuance of an STCW-95 certificate, must complete all gap-closing requirements. Once completed, application for the STCW95 certificate should be submitted to any U. S. Coast Guard Regional Examination Center. Until the mariner receives the certificate, he or she may only serve on vessels not subject to the STCW or on vessels in near coastal, domestic trades. Mariners seeking to upgrade a credential or an applicant seeking an original credential, must meet the requirements of the applicable policy letter(s) posted on the World Wide Web at: http:Jlwww.uscg.milJSTCW/m.policy.htm 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 . 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 SHIPPING RIGHTS. A · mem- forth in the SIU Constitution and in ber's shipping rights and seniority the contracts which the union has are protected exclusively by con- negotiated with the employers. tracts between the union and the · Consequently, no member may be employers. Members should get to discriminated against because of know their shipping rights. Copies of race, creed, color, sex, national or these contracts are posted and avail- geographic origin. able in all union halls. If members If any member feels that he or she believe there have been violations of is denied the equal rights to which he their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between or she is entitled, the member should the union and the employers, they notify union headquarters. 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 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. May2002 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgrading Courses The following is the schedule of eourses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point~ Md. from June through December 2062. 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. Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler September 16 November 11 October 25 December 20 QMED - Junior Engineer September 30 December 20 Welding June 10 July 1 August 19 September 23 October21 November 18 June 28 July 19 September 6 October 3 November 8 December6 Marine Electrical Maintenance I June 17 July 26 ../- Safety Specialty Courses Deck Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman September 30 October 28 October25 November22 Advanced Fire.fighting October7 December 2 October 18 December 13 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* June 24 July 15 August 19 September 23 October 14 June 28 July 19 August23 September 27 October 18 Government Vessels July8 September 23 July 26 October 11 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* July 15 December 2 July 26 December 13 July 1 September 30 October 21 November 11 December 9 July 5 October4 October25 November 15 December 13 August 5 September 23 October 28 August 9 September 27 November 1 August26 August JO June3 June 17 June 24 July 1 GMDSS (Simulator) July 8 October 7 November4 December 2 July 19 October 18 November 15 December 13 Lifeboatman/Water Survival September 16 October 14 September 27 October25 Lifeboatrnan/Water Survival (one week) June 10 July 15 August 19 tember 30 June 14 July 19 August 23 October 4 vem June7 June 21 June 28 July 5 July 12 July 19 August 9 August 16 August 23 August JO September 27 October4 October 11 October 18 October25 June 10 June 19 August 14 (*must have radar uhlirniled) Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland Bridge Resource Management ,, (BRM) - Unlimited* (*must have basic fire fighting) Tankerrnan (PIC) Barge* (*must have basicfueflghting) Basic Fire Figbting/STCW ("prerequisite required) Julys Radar August 5 Steward Upgratllng Courses July 15 August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 September 23 September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 ovember4 November 18 December 2 December 9 December 16 STCW Medical Care Provider Galley OperationslAdvaneed Galley Operations modules start every week beginning January 7. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Stew11rd classes start every other week beginning January 7. Recertification Bosun October 7 July 8 _Steward November 1 August 2 November 1 November 8 November 22 December6 December 13 December 20 August 16 October 25 August 12 October 21 Academic Department Courses General education and college courses are available as needed. Io 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 cour~ will be self-study. -·-~-·-~-·-·- ·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-· -·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·---·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·· -·-·-·-~-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·With this application, COPIES of the follo wing must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION (120) days s eatime for the prev ious year, one day in th e last s ix months prior to th e Name ----------------------------~ Address - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - -- -- - - - - - -- - - date y our class starts, US MMD (z -card) front and back, front page of y our un ion book indicating y our departm ent and seniority, and qualify ing seatime for th e course if it is Coast Guard tested. All FOWT. AB and QMED aQplicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $280 with their application. The payment should be made with a mongy order only. payable to LMSS. COURSE END DATE BEGIN DATE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security#______ _ _ _ _ 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/PHC trainee program? D Yes D No If yes, c l a s s # - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? D Yes D No If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: Primary language spoken May2DD2 D Yes D No CPR: D Yes O No LAST VESSEL: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Rating: _ _ __ Date On: - - - - - - - - - - - - Date Off: SIGNATURE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. 5102 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes • PAUL HALL CENTER LIFEBOAT CLASS 623 ---= ;_=~;?-~~~~3 ~ Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 623 -· Unlicensed apprentices who graduated from class 623 are (from left, kneeling) Jason Simpson, Marcus Peters, William Faulkner II, Brian Shaw, (second row) Timothy Tyree, Kennard Taylor, Josette Brown, Jeff Bruton, Robert McFeeley Jr., Robert Norris, (third row) Antonio Torres, Stanley Kordinak II, Robert Odmark, Richard Parks, Caleb Buckley and Jarrod Pestana. Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 624- Completing the water survival course are unlicensed apprentices from class 624. They are (from left, kneeling) Antonio Mendez-Cruz, Austin Ayers, Kenneth Taylor, Brian McAllister, Jerry Solangon, (second row) Brent Midgette, James Grasseth, Javier Gonzalez, Kevin Steen, Thomas Lovern, Beato Diaz Jr., (third row) Jayson Ray, Demario Wilcox, Aaron Matuszny, Daniel Amesbury, Gregory McKinnon, Jonathan Carter, Jeffrey Thomas, Lon Molnar, Joshua McDaniel and Christopher Bartholmey. · WeldingGraduating from the welding class March 22 with Instructor Buzzy Andrews (far left) are (from left) Brian Carroll, Dennis Caples, Dennis Middleton, Jorge Turcios, Todd Desrosiers and Andrew Egressy. Tanker Familiariz.ation/Assistant Cargo (DL)- Earning their graduation certificates for completion of the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course March 15 are (in no specific order) David Lund, David Martz, Bernard Clark, Jessie Bongolan, Daniel Samson, Ryan Nichols, Joseph Tier Ill, John Paffrath, David House, Marion Cummins, Todd Gatton, Frank Irby, Felipe Zepeda, Stephen Bird, Dustin Gallop, Trevorous Ellison, Brian Robison, Charles Jones, Tiffany Nettles, Abdulla Ali, Mark Cooper, ·Jose Molina, Nicholas Manessiotis, Travis Hosea, Michael Knitter, Isaac Spencer, Sean Farra and Michael Thomas. GMDSS- Upgrading SIU members who enhanced their skills in the GMDSS course which ended March 22 are (from left) Elmer Swarr, Caesar Del Greco , David Steckel, John Bilich, Wes Bertrand, John Comeau, Bruce Comiskey, Peter Funk and Bartolome Romero Jr. Brad Wheeler, their instructor, is at far right. Advanced Fire Fighting - Seafarers who graduated from the advanced fire fighting class March 29 are (in alphabetical order) Rommel Artis, Archie Bodden, Lawrence Brissette, Kevin Buselmeier, Margarete Carey, Joseph Cooper, Robert Feltus, Ruben Gamboa, Steven Leschinski, Edward Mancke, James McDonald, James Meyers, Robert Pinkard, Mark Pruitt, Grant Shipley, Luis Sosa, Rafael Suris, Donna Sylvia, Robert Timmons, Edward Whitfield, Michael Woolard, Paul Yose and Robert Young. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Any student who has registered for a class and·finds-for whatever reason-that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Giving the Gift of Life ~ Xarry Lumun6erg Scfr.oo[ ofSeamanslii'p Cfass6Z6 Jos6.U11Coo~r 'ftnJOn :Mo5ky !Afa.sUretfsu41Palet.oag~ CameronStlhy Zmli.,SefSy Joli11SUJ1fier=n JOSLpfi 'Wliitmorr '11iis artifa:au is ir1 appnciation ofyour effort ro meet t!W 6f.ooanlllls of patients in our C01Tt111Umty. )f.mffican 1R.ft{(TOSS tfiani.§ you for your C{ceptiona(smia. + 22 Seafarers LOG Members of unlicensed apprentice class 626 recently received a certificate of appreciation from the American Red Cross for their part in ensuring an adequate blood supply to those in need. From the left (back row) are Joseph Whitmore, John Stephenson, Cameron Selby, Joshua Cooper, Trevon Mobley, Masteredseed Paletoaga and (kneeling) Zerek Selby. Presenting the certificate are Wondra Jones and Brian Scully of the Red Cross. Government Vessels - Seafarers who completed the government vessels course April 14 are (from left, front row) John Murray, Jessie Bongolan, William Horton, (second row) Greg Thompson (instructor) Enno Vok, Alba Alfaro, Dennis Middleton and William Miller. May 2002 �Paul Hall Center Classes Mario Delacruz, Rodolfo Delacruz, Alphonse Dixon, William Drummond, James Dryden, Ray Garcia, Ellis Gaynor, Silvestre Gonzaga, Thomas Grosskurth, Rance Hadaway Jr., Gerard Hayes, Calvin Hicks, Earl Hicks, Tyrone Johnson, Jeffrey Kass, Thomas Keenan Jr., Alfred Lang, Jong Lee, Erik Leibold, Anthony Leo and Kevin Hall. Basic Safety Training Classes Arnold Lopez, Ernest Martin, Mariano Martinez, Bruce Mesger, Abdullah Mohamed, Daniel Monjarres-Kerr, Ahmed Mozed, Walter Napper, Robert O'Connell, Robert Pabon, Herminio Pagan, John Parkhurst, Michael Penkwitz, Van Phan, Dennis Pickering, Ronnie Powell, Ali Quraish, Roberto Ramirez, Rodney Roberson, Celedonio Roman, Walter Sainvil, John Reber Ill and Horace Rains. Amy Shunkwiler, Jennifer Smith, ~~llJl.IJllllM Theodore Smith Jr., Timothy Smithwick, Curtis Spencer, Daviel Stavron, Elmer Swarr Jr., Manuel Tan Jr., Daniel Teichman, Larry Thompson, Curtis Torres, Samuel Washington, Charles Welsh, Kenneth Whitefield, Subagio Wibisono, Jimmy Williams, Edward Winne, Ellis Wooten, Warren Wright, Mohsin Yafai, Carlos Sanchez, Thomas Woerner, Nicholas Serritella and James Crate. (Note: Not all are pictured.) John Huyett, Jessie James, Lawrence Kunc, Pedro Laboy, Justo Lino, Randy Louque, Michael McAlister, Micah Miller, Bernard Mood, Melvin Morgan, Jawald Pardesi, Michael Pooler, Timothy Porter, Cary Pratts, Jill Prescott, Clyde Smith, Donald Sneed, William Soto Jr., Rodger Taylor, Valentine Thompson, Louis Uleski, Duare Washington, Thomas White, Robert Williams, Scott Zagn and Pablo Rochez. (Note: Not all are pictured.) ,.. Victor Acevedo, Luis Almodovar, Raminder Bhullar, Michael Blizzard, Carlos Bonefont, Michael Briscoe, Jaime Cayonte, Adaberto Colon, Arthur Edwards, James Enah, Farook Esa, Jonathan Gibson, Douglas Greiner, Michael Hinton, James Jackson Jr., Gregory Jaegle, Timothy Kotsis, Jorge Lanas , Steven Black, Tony Amaro and Gerard Lanzerotti. Tina Lowery, Harold McAllister, Nebojsa Milosevic, Hassan Oudeif, George Papuchis, John Pena , Edward Perry, Jeffrey Pope, Nathan Rippey, Abdo Saleh, Gerhard Schwarz, Robert Scrivens, John Seibel, Dante Slack, Luis Sosa, Timothy Taylor, Cornelio Vilano Jr., David Warner, John Willette, Philip Wright, Daryl Coleman, Radames Toro and Carlos Lugo. Abdulaziz Alomary, Cornell Andrews, Salah Assabahi, John Austin Jr., Thomas Bain , James Baker, Russell Barrack Jr., Jeorge Barahona, Sara Barahona, Kay Bonilla, Redentor Borja, Wilfredo Caidoy, Dennis Caples, Luis Cercado, Rodney Clements, Eddie Coe, Jose Colon, Leocadio Colon, Norman Cox Ill, Gilberto Torres, Henry Commager and Lawrence Soulier. Seafarers LOB 23 - �Vacation at Piney Point Looking for a great spot for your family vacation this summer? Check out the facilities at Piney Point/ See page 14 tor more information. The East Coast port of Norfolk, Va. sees its share of incoming vessels; everything from container ships and tankers to oceanographic surveillance ships and other military craft. On recent servicing trips to some of the vessels, SIU Norfolk Port Agent Georg Kenny snapped these photos. Of the six ships represented on this page, three were in transit (the Maersk Arizona, USNS Little Hales and Seabulk Challenge) while three others were in ROS status (USNS Impeccable, SNS Mendonca and US Gordon/ waiting called up at any ti support of U.S. mil operations. P~rt of the USNS Little Hales crew includes (from left) GVA Nicholas Murgolo, AB Roger Reinke, CSKS Luis Burgos, Bosun Samuel Duah and AB George Bozman. Chief Cook Harry Brewer (left) and GVA Larry Baker work aboard the USNS Little Hales. - Randolph Scott (above), 2nd pumpman on the Seabulk Challenge, and AB Louis Holder (below) of the USNS Impeccable, take part in their respective shipboard meetings. Above: Chief Cook Max Hassel checks a boiling pot aboard the USNS Mendonca. .. GUDE Louis Gracia climb the gangway Seabulk Challenge. the All's well aboard the USNS Impeccable with Chief Cook Jacquelyn Maclaurin and SA Patty Davison. Right: EU Hussein Kirkland and OS Antonia Martir enjoy a cup of coffee on the USNS Impeccable. Above: Steward/Baker Ben Sivells wraps up the leftover dessert from lunch aboard the USNS Mendonca. � 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 May 2002 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ANWR FIGHT ISN'T FINISHED FEDERATION'S LAWSUIT CHALLENGES PARTS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW TONGA-FLAGGED REFUGEE SHIP ANOTHER CASE OF FOC SLEAZE ITF SECURES PAY, REPATRIATION FOR ISMAEL EXPRESS MARINERS MISSISSIPPI QUEEN SET TO SAIL, AUCTION SCHEDULED SEAFARERS-CREWED LNG SHIPS RESCUE 12 NEW DREDGE CHRISTENED SEA STAR LINE ACQUIRES NPR NAVIERAS ASSETS REPORT: CABOTAGE LAWS MORE IMPERATIVE TO NATIONAL SECURITY THAN EVER BEFORE SPAD: PROTECTING SEAFARERS' INTERESTS FOR 40 YEARS ORCA-CLASS RO/RO STILL ON PAVE FOR DELIVERY THIS YEAR GOLDEN GATE MONUMENT INCLUDES MERCHANT MARINE CROWLEY SEAFARERS APPROVE CONTRACT 2 DIE IN CAPE HORN FIRE DEVIL IN THE DETAILS? OPM STARTS FEDERAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM OORAH! CELONA NAMED HONORARY U.S. MARINE SEAFARER OUBRE SAYS SAILING ON FRIDAY WORTH READING ANY DAY OF THE WEEK USNS MARTIN ON DUTY 'FOURTH ARM OF DEFENSE' OFFERS JOB OPPORTUNITIES FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA WITH THE SIU SIU SHIPPING IN NORFOLK 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 5/1/2002 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. 64, No. 5 2002 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/bb0c1b95e2de884de659c54c7101df2e.pdf a17dd3e7cfc5df6e772e830bd998a973 PDF Text Text Volume 64, Number 4 Seafarers Crew Up New Dredge Seafarers are sailing aboard the new dredge Liberty Island, which is in service near Palm Beach, Fla. Page 3. MTD Executive Board Meetings Powerful Case Made for Extending, Expanding Maritime Security Program Port, Shipboard Security Among Other Key Topics THE SIGN displayed by Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton (top photo) says it all: Safe development and exploration of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) will create good jobs for Americans. Part of the president's proposed energy plan, ANWR exploration also will lessen the nation's dependence on foreign oil. Seafarers took that message to Washington, D.C. last month, where they were joined at demonstrations by (among others backing the plan) President Bush (pictured at left, greeting SIU Sec.-Treasurer David Heindel), U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) (lower left, with Unlicensed Apprentice Felipe Zepeda) and U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska) (lower right, with more apprentices, including some from his state). Page 3. Supporting Steelworkers Members of Congress and the administration voiced strong bipartisan support for the American maritime industry when they addressed the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) executive board Feb. 21-22 in New Orleans. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka (top photo, second from right) also expressed the federation's backing for the U.S. fleet. Greeting Trumka are (from left) MTD VP Ernie Whelan, MTD Pres. Michael Sacco and MTD Executive Sec.Treasurer Frank Pecquex. In the other photo (from left), SIU New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd, U.S. Rep. David Vitter (R-La.) and SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey discuss the U.S. Merchant Marine's role in national defense. Pages 3, 6, 7. Dozens of Seafarers turned out Feb. 28 for a massive rally near the White House supporting the U.S. steel industry. Days later, President Bush enacted interim tariffs ranging from 8 to 30 percent on most varieties of steel imported into the United States from Europe, Asia and South America. Page 2. �President's Report Pensioners Get $1,000 Bonus Bonus Is Well-Deserved Last month, I had a chance to spend time at the Paul Hall Center with a number of SIU pensioners and other retirees from the industry who were involved in meetings of the American Merchant Marine Veterans. What a terrific group! Chatting with the AMMV members reminded me of catching up with retired Seafarers at our various union halls throughout the country. By and large, those union brothers and sisters are bright, funny and engaging. Sure, some of them may have tough exteriors-but, once the ice is broken, they're as friendly and helpful as anyone Michael Sacco you'll ever meet. That's one reason why I'm so pleased with the announcement that eligible SIU pensioners this month will receive a bonus check for $1,000. Talk about Christmas in April! In past years when bonuses have been approved, they usually have been sent around the end of the year. I trust that no one will mind the early "present" this time. And I'm hopeful and confident the pension plan will continue its successful performance at levels which, at least periodically, permit bonuses in future years. Speaking of SIU pensioners, here's something else I've noticed: They stay involved with their union long after retiring. They care about this organization. They care about their country and the U.S. Merchant Marine. Without a doubt, their presence at the halls-and their willingness to pitch in with whatever project is next-has helped the SIU remain strong, despite the serious challenges confronting our industry. So I thank our retired brothers and sisters, and I strongly encourage their continued involvement. Their experience and knowledge are assets we cannot afford to waste. Along those lines, I recommend to our younger members that you take advantage of the chances to learn from more experienced Seafarers, both active and retired. Whether you're on a ship or at a hall or at Piney Point, get to know the people who helped lay the groundwork for many of the opportunities and benefits you now enjoy. Ask questions, and soak up as much of their wisdom as you can. Strength Through MTD This issue of the LOG contains several articles about the recent meetings of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department executive board. The topics covered at those meetings should greatly interest Seafarers because they directly impact your livelihood. Naturally, one of the main themes involved new security measures for ensuring protection at U.S. ports and aboard vessels entering the country. It is, to say the least, a giant task. It's also being duly recognized on Capitol Hill and in the press (including a segment last month on "60 Minutes") as an urgent matter which requires decisive, thorough action. The SIU is working with the Coast Guard and its National Maritime Center, the Maritime Administration, the National Defense Transportation Association, the U.S. Transportation Command and other segments of the industry to help ensure that realistic, effective steps are taken to improve port and shipboard security. This is a huge issue for our entire nation, not just our industry. The SIU will continue to work as a part of the solution. Another major theme at the MTD meetings was the need to expand and extend the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). Although it contains the word "security," the MSP predates America's war on terrorism by five years. Nevertheless, the MSP specifically was designed with U.S. national and economic protection in mind. It was crafted to help ensure that America could call upon U.S. crews and U.S.-flag vessels to carry out its missions, whether in peacetime or in times of conflict. In the tragic circumstances of September 11, and to some extent during the ensuing months, we as a nation were reminded that we cannot automatically rely on support from others. We'd better be prepared to stand alone, if necessary. As noted by many of the MTD speakers, a strong U.S. fleet is a vital part of our arsenal. It's worth remembering that the SIU's affiliation with the MTD significantly boosts our capacity to promote an effective U.S. fleet. Altogether, MTD affiliate unions represent about 7 .5 million members. When so many voices unite behind a cause, they cannot be ignored. With that in mind, I ask the membership to participate in local MTD port councils. It's a great way to learn more about the U.S. maritime industry and to help advance not only the merchant marine, but also related industries including shipbuilding, steel, stevedoring and others. Volume 64, Number 4 April 2002 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOS Eligible SIU pensioners will receive a bonus check of $1,000 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, consisting of representatives from the SIU and its contracted companies, decided to issue the bonus after reviewing the plan's successful investment performance. "They're really taking care of the retired people," stated SIU pensioner Gerard Cifarelli, who lives in Baltimore. "I don't know of another union that would do something like this bonus. It feels really good." Cifarelli sailed in the inland and coastwise trades for 33 years, both in the deck and engine departments. He said the bonus is just the latest example of "how the union has done wonders for me. I can't say enough good things about the SIU." More information about the Retiree Gerard Cifarelli (top photo, second from left) said the bonus is an unexpected but welcome surprise. He is pictured with {from left) SIU President Michael Sacco, SIU Sec-Treasurer David Heindel and SIU Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz. bonus or the pension plan in general may be obtained by contacting any union hall or by calling a plan representative at l-800CLAIMS4. Members and pensioners also may write to the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Right: SIU President Michael Sacco (right) is thanked by pensioner Gerard Cifarelli for the bonus checks being sent to all eligible SIU retirees. Steel Industry Receives Some Relief Seafarers Support USWA at Massive Demonstration President Bush on March 5 enacted interim tariffs ranging from 8 to 30 percent on most varieties of steel imported into the United States from Europe, Asia and South America. The tariffs- some of which were scheduled to go in effect March 20--will last for three years and are intended to afford the ailing American steel industry an opportunity to modernize operations and halt layoffs. Since Dec. 31, 1977, 31 U.S . Steel companies have filed for bankruptcy protection, 16 companies have closed down and nearly 47,000 steelworkers and iron ore miners have lost their jobs. Bush ruled that the tariffs would start March 20 on many steel products. The nations expected to be most affected by the new taxes are Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Germany and Brazil. There will be no duties on steel from Mexico, Canada and developing nations. According to a release by the United Steel Workers of America (USWA), steel imports subject to the tariffs include flat steel, semi-finished steel, hot and cold bar steel and some tubular steel and specialty steel. SUPPon ' CJn1tQ11 StceJwork Among the SIU members who supported their fellow union brothers and sisters during the rally were (foreground, from left) Leticia Perales, James Willey, Veronika Cardenas, Ed Tully and Rolando Lopez. The president referred to the levy measures as "temporary safeguards to help give the steel industry and its workers a chance to adapt to the large influx of foreign steel. This relief will help steel Financial Committee Okays 2001 Records Seven Seafarers serving on the union's annual financial committee have reviewed the SIU's financial records for the year 2001 and found them in good order. The committee of rank-andfile members, elected by their fellow Seafarers at the March membership meeting in Piney Point, Md., consisted of John Bukowsky, Patrick Farley, James Kidd Jr., John Smith, Edward Tully, Gregory White and Cecil Williams. "We have examined the procedure for controlling the funds of the union and have found that the system of internal control is adequate to safeguard them properly," the committee noted in its report. "We find that the headquarters of the union is taking all steps possible to safeguard union funds and to see that the disbursements of the union are in accordance with the authority delegated to them and that, at the same time, there is a striving effort to Continued on page 4 increase day-to-day efficiency of our operation." Article X, Section 15 of the SIU Constitution stipulates the use of an annual financial committee. It reads: "The Annual Financial Committee shall make an examination for each annual period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations." Reviewing the union's financial records for 2001 are (from left) Pat Farley, James Kidd Jr., SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, John Smith, Gregory White, Ed Tully, C.J. Williams and John Bukowsky. Apdl 2002 �War on Terrorism Heightens U.S. Merchant Marine's Value National Defense Role Emphasized to MTD With the war on terrorism accentuating the merchant marine's vital role in national defense, the executive board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) during its winter meetings spelled out strategies to strengthen the U.S. fleet. Members of Congress and the administration also voiced strong U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert (left) and Vice Adm. Al Herberger (USN-ret.), who served as head of MarAd during the Clinton administration, both called for an extended, e~­ panded Maritime Security Program. bipartisan support for the American maritime industry when they addressed the board Feb. 21-22 in New Orleans. Throughout the sessions numerous speakers stressed the need to immediately extend and expand the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). Shipboard and port security also were prime topics. MTD President Michael Sacco, who also serves as president of the SIU, opened the meetings by urging all concerned to advance the industry's causes as well as those of all working families as the nation regroups from the economic hardships caused by September 11. "As we move further along in the year 2002, I think we're coming out of our mourning period, to some extent," he stated. "Obviously, we'll never forget what happened. And clearly, our nation has changed in more ways than we could have imagined. "But it's time to roll up our sleeves and move forward," he continued. "We owe it to all concerned, especially those who have suffered through the economic decline that is gripping this country. As our good friend and leader, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney put it: Let us pay tribute to our heroes, but also let us forge a memorial to their sacrifice by translating our grief and anger into action." Board members, representing the 30 unions and 24 port maritime councils that compose the MTD, approved 11 policy statements covering subjects including the MSP, the fight against terrorism, shipbuilding, cabotage laws, runaway flags, port and shipboard security, organizing and other labor issues. Addressing the executive board were (in alphabetical order) CFDT Maritime Union of France Secretary General Jean Marc Barrey, Louisiana AFL-CIO President John "Red" Bourg, U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas), former Maritime Administrator Vice Adm. Al Herberger (USN-ret.), U.S. Rep. William Jefferson (DLa.), U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.), U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Director Capt. Tony Maritime Regalbuto, U.S. Administrator Capt. William Schubert, Norwegian Oil and Petrochemical Workers Union Vice President Torbjom Teigland, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka and U.S. Rep. David Vitter (R-La.). Jefferson, in remarks echoed by others during the meetings, stated that the MSP "has delivered for our nation by keeping the U.S. flag on the high seas and helping maintain a presence in international commerce while strengthening our pool of skilled marine workers and marine crews. I want to make sure that it is not only extended, but it is also expanded-that it gets extended perhaps not just for 10 years but for a longer period. That includes MTD Pres. Michael Sacco more ships and more workers and a more secure nation for us in the future." SIU Hits the Hill For Energy Plan The Liberty Island is the newest dredge in the SIU-contracted fleet. New Dredge Joins SIU Fleet Seafarers are sailing aboard the newly built Liberty Island, the eighth hopper dredge in the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. fleet. Touted by the company as "the most efficient dredge of its kind in operation in the United States," the new addition is in service near Palm Beach, Fla. with a crew of 16. "The Liberty Island is a state-of-the-art vessel signifying new jobs for SIU members," said SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. "It is a welcome addition." According to the company, the Liberty Is land "can dispose of material by bottom-dumping, and can also discharge material through its on-board bow pump-out system. The dredge is well-suited to work in harbors and inland waterways as well as offshore. Her maneuverability and hopper capacity make her an efficient and flexible dredging tool for both capitaJ and maintenance projects involving excavation with disposal either at sea or ashore." The dredge's potential uses include harbor development, channel maintenance and beach replenishment, among others. Manufactured by Bay Shipbuilding of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., the Liberty Island is 315 feet long, with a beam of 59 feet and a 25.5-foot draft. The vessel's total horsepower is listed as 16,566. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock reports that the Liberty Island is classified as an ABS@Al Dredger, ACCU, and can carry 5,000 m3 of dredged material. Other SIU-crewed dredges in the company's fleet include the Long SIU members and officials took part in rallies at the White House and at Teamsters headquarters March 7 in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate their support for a national energy plan that includes the safe exploration and development of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Immediately after the rallies, Seafarers individually delivered letters on Capitol Hill to senators from their respective states, asking them to support such an energy plan. The letters pointed out that safe development of ANWR will mean good news for the U.S. Merchant Marine by helping "provide strong, good-paying job opportunities aboard new double-hulled tankers for people like me to support a family in years to come. I would appreciate your support for this important issue for America's future and mine." President Bush spoke at the White House rally, which also featured Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton, Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham and White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card. The event at Teamsters headquarters included remarks by Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (RTexas ), Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) and Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska) as well as Laborers President Terence O'Sullivan. The Senate is considering passage of the president's energy plan, which includes provisions for exploring ANWR. White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card Laborers Pres. Terence O'Sullivan U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) Soresi Appointed SIU Atlantic District VP The union's executive board recently approved SIU President Michael Sacco's recommendation Island, Northerly Island, Padre Island, Manhattan Island, Sugar Island, Dodge Island and Victoria Island Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, May 27, 2002 for the observance of Memorial Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. Joseph Soresi Apri/2002 Listening to President Bush during a March 7 gathering at the White House are (from left) Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, SIU Sec.-Treasurer David Heindel and Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton. that Joseph Soresi become the vice president of the SIU's Atlantic District. The appointment was made in accordance with Article X of the union's constitution. It followed the retirement last year of Jack Caffey, who had served as Atlantic District vice president since 1988. Soresi had been the SIU's port agent in Philadelphia since 1996. He worked as a patrolman in Philadelphia in l 993, then was active in organizing campaigns in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana involving the SIU-affiliated Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trades Union (SEATU). Soresi, 32, is a native of Staten Island, N.Y. He joined the SIU in 1990 and sailed until March 1993, when he signed off the !TB Groton. An AB, he upgraded several times at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. Beyond his work with the SIU, Soresi has been active in other parts of the labor movement. He is a vice president of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO and serves on the executive board of the Philadelphia Central Labor Council. He also is the secretarytreasurer of the Delaware Valley and Vicinity Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Seafarers LOii 3 �U.S. Steel Industry Gets Relief Continued from page 2 workers , commumttes that depend on steel and the steel industry adjust without harming our economy," he said. Reactions to the president's decision generally have been mixed. For the most part, Americans backed the action as being an appropriate and longoverdue relief for the steel industry. Abroad, however, reaction was harsh with many nations billing the Bush decision as a setback to so-called free trade. Steel Industry Grateful U.S. Steel industry management, union officials and politicians from steel-producing states by and large applauded the chief executive's action despite the fact that it fell short of what they wanted (40 percent tariffs had been asked for). Bush 's move was the most forceful taken by the executive branch to shield a domestic industry from unfair imports since the Reagan administration levied restraints on steel imports in the mid-1980s. USWA President Leo W. Gerard said the president's decision "raises our hopes that America's steel industry can be saved and set the stage for legislation necessary to protect the health care benefits of 600,000 steelworker retirees whose benefits remain at risk. "While the decision is not as comprehensive as we hoped," he continued, "it certainly is the first time we've seen some light at the end of a long dark tunnel." Gerard attributed the president's action to grassroots activism, noting, "Literally tens of thousands of citizens from steel communities throughout the nation's industrial heartland made it crystal clear that the day is done when American workers will stand for being victimized by violations of our trade laws. We congratulate President Bush for hearing that urgent message and on taking another crucial step toward leveling the playing field in steel trade." Members of the Lake Carriers' Association partly were pleased with the president's plan, but were disappointed that it did little to address the import of steel slabs. The association represents 12 American corporations that operate 58 U.S.-flag vessels exclusively on the Great Lakes. These vessels-many of which are crewed by Seafarers-and others on the Great Lakes were carrying about 125 million tons of cargo each navigation season before the dumping of foreign steel and declining water levels slashed cargo totals. Last year, U.S.-flag carriage totaled 102.02 million net tons of dry-bulk cargoes. "Every ton of slabs imported into this country takes cargo off the Great Lakes," said George l Ryan, president of the association. "The production of one ton of raw steel in a blast furnace requires 1.3 tons of iron ore, plus quantities of flux stone and coking coal." Ryan continued, "The president's plan not only allows imports of slabs to stay at their current high level, but also actually permits increased imports in the second and third years of the tariff program and reduces the tariff in those years for imports in excess of the quota." Ryan said the association supports efforts to return America's steel industry to profitability and sanctions the tariffs imposed on various steel imports, "but we feel our valid concerns were not addressed. It is doubtful that the president's plan will increase Great Lakes iron ore shipments." International Reaction Elected representatives from around the world-many of them U.S. allies-have taken turns voicing what they regard as Bush's employment of double standards by mandating the tariffs. The U.S. 's largest trading partner-Europe-has threatened retaliation by imposing its own tariffs. Choosing not to be left out of the trade brawl that's brewing, Japan, Australia, South Korea and Brazil all have stated their intentions to seek legal action against the United States. The Geneva-based World Trade Organization likely will act as judge during the proceedings, should they occur. Bush signed the memorandum sanctioning the tariffs on the heels of a Feb. 28 massive rally at the Ellipse on the south side of the White House. Forty-two Seafarers were among the estimated crowd of30,000 steelworkers and their union supporters from around the country. Upgraders attending the rally -all recertified stewards- were Veronika Cardenas, Darryl Goggins, McKinley Jones, James Kidd Jr., Rolando Lopez, Thomas Milovich, Nelson Morales, Leticia Perales, John Notices NMU Vacation Apps As of April 1, there is a new vacation application for the NMU vacation plan that includes authorizations for working dues and the vol~ untary Seafarers Political Activity Donation (SPAD). Members who were in the NMU when that union merged into the SIU last year, now are eligible for the first time to participate in SPAD. The authorizations need only be signed once each. Additional SPAD contributions also may be authorized by the individual member. (For more on SPAD, see page 11 of this issue of the LOG.) Registration. Manpower Offices As of April 1, members who sait under the NMU shipping rules will register electronically and be integrated into the SIU system. This is expected to result in quicker registration and better record-keeping. NMU shipping rules and separate SIU shipping rules will continue. Additionally, the NMU manpower office will move from Washington, D.C. to Piney Point, Md. The move will further ensure that the union can answer the call to surge sealift. 4 Seafarers L06 Platts, Edward Tully and James Willey. ed Other students who participatwere Daniel Amesbury, Austin Ayers, Christopher Bartholmey, Jade Belt, Jonathan Carter, Trevor Cohn, Shareef Dahlan, Beato Diaz, Raul Duarosan, Harold Gerber, Javier Gonzalez, Robert Grable, James Grasseth, Larry Howard, Autumn Kippen, Thomas Lovern, Aaron Matuszny, Brian McAllister, Joshua McDaniel, Jill McGeorge, Gregory McKinon, Antonio Mendez-Cruz, Brent Midgette, Lon Molnar, Jayson Ray, Jerry Solangon, Ahsha Staiger, Kevin Steen, Kenneth Taylor, Jeffrey Thomas and Demorio Wilcox. Several of the Seafarers shared their impressions about the plight of the Steelworkers and what attending the rally meant to them. " I participated to demonstrate support for my fellow union brothers and sisters," said Kidd who sails out of the port of Baltimore. "I'm a union man through and through, and I think it's good for unions to unite behind a common cause to show those in power that we mean business. "As a union member, I personally am affected by the plight of the Steelworkers," the Seafarer of 10 years added. "They, like us, are trying to keep our jobs here in the United States ... . It's really kind of funny when you think if it. Politicians always want our support for one thing or another, but when we as unions need theirs .. . it takes rallies like this to get their attention." New Jersey native Tully shared Kidd's sentiments. "I felt good supporting the Steelworkers and really hope the president signs the legislation they want. The rally made me realize how foreign companies are coming into the U .S., adversely affecting the economy and taking away jobs," he said. "The bottom line is that if they [the administration] don't defend our industries, we're all in trouble Unlicensed Apprentices Beato Diaz, left, and Antonio Mendez-Cruz proudly display the American flag during the rally. because that opens the door for foreign countries to come in and make huge profits at the expense of American workers. We all know that foreign labor is cheaper and some companies get richer because they take advantage of it. Look at the companies who are going with foreign crews under FOCs. They do it because they can get off without paying us the wages we demand when sailing under the American flag," Tully concluded. "This whole situation should teach us that we have to stay strong as a union," offered Kippen, an unlicensed apprentice. "That way we'll be in a better position to protect our interests if confronted by similar circumstances." The 20-year old native Hawaiian has experienced firsthand what it's like to be laid off. "I used to work on a cruise ship (the Patriot), but was laid off following the events of Sept. 11 ," she said. Gerber, a 26-year old apprentice from Port St. Lucie, Fla., also supported the Steelworkers' cause. "This rally was my first, but I really wanted to take part so I could experience what it's like when unions come together and show their strength," he said. "Our presence as Seafarers showed the Steelworkers as well as other unions that we are behind them. "Without their steel, we can't build our double-hull vessels, we can't ship our cargo, our containers, fuel, etc.," Gerber said. "That all translates into my not having a job as well as them not having their jobs. So their standing up for themselves really means that they are standing up for us all as union members." The Feb. 28 event also was Grable 's first rally. The 29-yearold trainee participated "because it was for a good cause: supporting our brothers and sisters of the United Steelworkers. The last time I was home in East Pawas, Mich. , I saw a lot of Steelworkers picketing on the Sinclair River because 50 percent of their jobs had been cut. The cause the Steelworkers currently are fighting for definitely is good because it will create more jobs for us and them in that area," he explained. "A lot of the steel that I will be working with in the future will be shipped on the Great Lakes," he added. "My presence at the rally made a difference because mine was another voice, my sign another sign, and my face was another face. And that's what its about- power in numbers." "I was proud to read in the papers that the bill has passed and that the Steelworkers at least got some of what they wanted, "Grable concluded. "It made me feel good that I was there, a part of what was going on and that the president heard our words of protests and took positive action." Arnold, Luedtke Seafarers Approve New Contracts "Significant strides were made in providing the highest benefit levels to members on the Great Lakes," noted Tom Orzechowski, SIU vice president Lakes and Inland Waters, in announcing the recently approved contracts with Arnold Transit Co. and Luedtke Engineering Co. The three-year agreement with Arnold Transit Co. (which operates the second oldest ferry company in the United States) runs from Feb. 1, 2002 through Jan. 31 , 2005. Ratification of the pact, which was negotiated by Orzechowski and SIU Rep Todd Brdak, was unanimous. Highlights include an increase in wages for each year of the contract, a raise in the health and benefit plan level, and maintenance of the uncapped wage-related pension plan contributions. Additionally- and for the first time-contributions were secured to allow SIU members to attend training and upgrading courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. "The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship was an issue for the members as well as the company," noted Orzechowski, "due to increased regulations that may soon apply to the Great Lakes. Training at the school will keep Arnold Transit Co. one of the safest and most efficient passenger ferry companies in the United States." The three-year pact with Luedtke Engineering Co. , which performs dredging and marine construction, runs from Jan. 1, 2002 through Dec. 31, 2004. A number of gains were negotiated by Orzechowski and SIU Algonac Port Agent Don Thornton. Seafarers will see a 3 percent wage increase for each year of the contract as well as a raise in the level of their health and benefit plan. "Luedtke Engineering, work- Keith Dufton is a pilot aboard the Straits Express, an Arnold Transit Co. passenger ferry, which runs between Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island, Mich. ing in a specialized industry," stated Orzechowski, "sees the benefit of utilizing all aspects of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to keep Luedtke Engineering ahead of the curve in the industry." Apri/ 2002 �Container Security, Employee IDs Receive Congressional Attention Passed by the Senate in January, the Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001 was scheduled for mark-up by a House of Representatives panel late last month. Meanwhile, representatives from the White House, transportation industry and labor are continuing their march forward addressing concerns about the protection of America's maritime assets from terrorist attacks. Transportation employee credentials and marine container security were the focus of three recent congressional hearings in which representatives from this consortium participated. The House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on Feb. 13 investigated the implementation of a nationwide security system which requires transportation workers to hold secure identity cards. U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.) chaired the proceedings. Secure Credentials "Our goal is to fashion a nationwide transportation worker identification solution that verifies the identity of transportation workers, validates their background information, assists transportation facilities in managing their security risks, and accounts for personnel access to transportation facilities and activities of authorized personnel," U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. James Underwood told the subcommittee as he gave details on the administration's objectives. Underwood serves as director of the Office oflntelligence and Security for the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Senate-approved Port and Maritime Security Act also mandates investigations and criminal history checks of certain individuals and prohibits a person from being employed in a security-sensitive position at a waterfront facility if previously convicted of certain crimes during a specific period. John Bowers, president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), told the gathering that his union supports increased security on the waterfront, but cautioned against measures that would harass or harm innocent, honest employees. "The overwhelming majority of ILA-represented longshorepersons are hard-working, responsible family members and loyal citizens," he testified. "The standards for restricting access to facilities in this as in other industries must not be crafted in terms of any prior run-ins with the law that in essence have no realistic relationship to an individual's proclivities for committing terrorism or crimes of opportunity on the waterfront." The Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information's Feb. 26 hearing explored waging war against terrorism by pre-screening marine 'Emp/Oyinent Report Sends Mixed Signals AFL-CIO President Sweeney Cites 'Contradictory Economic Reality' The head of the AFL-CIO said that the U.S. employment report issued March 8 is a mixed bag. The document "continues to show the contradictory economic reality for working families," stated AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. "There is good news in the drop in the February jobless rate to 5.5 percent and the slight rise in payroll employment. But the number of part-time workers who would rather work full time but cannot find full time jobs went up. The number of discouraged workers who stopped looking for work because they believe AFL-CIO Pres. John Sweeney says the nation's workers do not yet have confidence in an employment recovery. no jobs are available went up as well. And manufacturing continued its abysmal decline-1.3 million manufacturing jobs lost from a year ago." Sweeney added that other recent economic news has "painted a similarly mixed picture. Some indicators show a turnaround, such as a reduction in the pace of announced layoffs, rising factory orders, and a [slight increase] in construction spending. On the other hand, consumer confidence has dipped even with these reports." The federation president noted that the true measure of economic recovery is good jobs that pay enough to support families-jobs that provide stable benefits and promote economic security. "For families out of work or struggling to find full-time work, abstract indicators do not decree a real economic or employment recovery," he concluded. "Those workers need a reversal in the decline in manufacturing, an increase in the minimum wage, a national budget that improves worker protections and benefits, a functioning unemployment insurance system and affordable health care. The recession will be over for them when they feel it on the job and in the pocketbook, and when politicians put working families first." containers at foreign ports of origin rather than at destination ports. Committee Chairwoman Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) voiced concerns that bribes accepted abroad could invalidate the prescreening process at nonU. S. ports. "Our protection lies in our own port structure," she said. U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert endorsed origin-point prescreening as an avenue for preventing destructive devices from reaching ports in the U.S . "We are working jointly with U.S. Customs, exporters, importers, carriers and governments to establish business and security practices which will push the nation's virtual borders outward to the point of loading of the containers," Schubert said. "Security must be established before the vessel carrying the container or cargo begins its international travel." Bonni Tischler echoed Captain Schubert's position on originpoint prescreening during her address to the committee. Tischler is assistant commissioner of the U.S. Customs Service. "As the primary agency for cargo security, I believe U.S. Customs should know everything there is to know about a container headed for this country before it leaves a foreign port . . . for an American port," she said. "Customs wants that container prescreened there, not here." Several other officials from different segments of the industry also testified. More on Containers The House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation heard further container security testimony March 13. Photo by James R. Tourtellotte Containerships account for almost one-third of the estimated 60,000 annual U.S. port calls. World Shipping Council President Christopher Koch told the committee that there must be a unified, coordinated strategy to address container security. The real challenge with container security, he said, is to build on the efforts of the Coast Guard and Customs Service in the postSeptember 11 environment to create a more complete, unified and permanent set of security procedures and systems that can better ensure the safety of America's foreign trade. Koch said America should lead the way in building a permanent system but of course cannot extend security to foreign ports and places without the participation and agreement of other nations. Concurring with Koch, Brian Maher told the committee, "The best method of achieving better container security is to have the port of origin or shipper certify the contents of the container before it is loaded on a ship bound for the United States." Maher is president of Maher Terminals, which represents the National Association of Waterfront Employers and the United States Maritime Alliance. "In return," he continued, "this country would have to implement a similar system for our cargo destined for foreign markets." The involvement of shippers, marine terminals or other designated entities may be required for this type of arrangement, he testified. Adm. Collins Cont irmed to Direct USCG Vice Admiral Thomas H. Collins has been chosen to become the next commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. President Bush on Feb. 6 revealed the nomination, and Collins last month was confirmed by the Senate. He becomes the 22nd individual to occupy the Coast Guard's highest post. Collins, who had his confirmation hearing March 19 in the Senate, served as the agency's vice commandant, a position he has held since June 2000. Previously, the Stoughton, Mass. native worked for two years as the agency's commander of both the Pacific Area and the Eleventh Coast Guard District in Alameda, Calif. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta applauded the nomination. "Admiral Collins reflects the best leadership traits of the dedicated men and women of the United States Coast Guard. He is the right person to lead the modern Coast Guard through today's challenges to tomorrow's promise of a safer, more secure American coastline and maritime transportation system," Mineta stated. "Tom Collins brings a combination of scholarly intelligence, practical experience at sea, and Washington policy expertise to the critical job of commandant at a time when the Coast Guard is facing a host of new missions," Secretary Mineta continued. "I look forward to working with . " hlill. Collins will relieve the current commandant, Adm. James M. Loy, who has served in the post since May 1998. A change-ofcommand ceremony is planned for May 30 in Washington, D.C. Loy-a 42-year Coast Guard veteran-plans to officially retire during the ceremony. Collins graduated from the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn., in 1968 and served as a faculty member there from 1972-76. He earned a master of arts degree from Wesleyan University in 1972 and a master of business administration from the University of New Haven, Conn., in 1976. The admiral began his Coast Guard career in 1968. During his first assignment, he was a deck watch officer and first lieutenant aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant. Later, he completed a two-year tour as commanding officer of the patrol boat Cape Morgan in Charleston, S.C. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Thomas H. Collins From 1980-83, Collins served as deputy group commander in St. Petersburg, Fla., and he was captain of the port, Long Island Sound, from 1987-90. Collins served as chief of the office of acquisition at Coast Guard headquarters from 1994-96. The admiral's military decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (three awards), the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), and the Coast Guard Commendation Medal (three awards). Seafarers LOS 5 �MlETRADESDEPARlMENf Key Support Voiced For MSP, Jones Act Members of Congress and the administration, expressing strong backing for the U.S. maritime industry, described the merchant marine as practical and vital to national defense. During the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department executive board meetings in New Orleans, U.S. Reps. William Jefferson (D-La.) and David Vitter (R-La. ), Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert and former Maritime Administrator Vice Adm. Al Herberger (USN-ret.) explained how the nation benefits from a strong U.S. fleet. They particularly were adamant about the need to extend and expand the Maritime Security Program (MSP), which helps ensure availability of militarily useful U.S.flag commercial vessels in times of war or national emergency. 'The Maritime Security Program has been a success," stated Jefferson. "MSP has delivered for our nation by keeping the U.S. flag on the high seas and helping maintain a presence in international commerce while strengthening our pool of skilled marine workers and marine crews. I want to make sure that it is not only extended, but it is also expanded -that it gets extended perhaps not just for 10 years but for a longer period. That includes more ships and more workers and a more secure nation for us in the future." Jefferson also focused on the U.S. Rep. David Vitter (R-La.) 6 Seafarel'S LOB need "to make sure that our tax laws that pertain to U.S.-flag commercial vessels are modernized and rationalized and that they give opportunity for U.S. crews and the U.S. merchant fleet to be competitive." Among other steps, he supports "granting American merchant mariners working on U.S.-flag vessels in the foreign trade the same exclusion from taxation on the first $80,000 of income as is available to every other U.S. citizen working overseas." Jones Act, 11lle XI Other maritime agreements also are valuable for our nation, noted Vitter, including the Title XI shipbuilding loan guarantee program and the Jones Act, which requires that goods transported between domestic ports are carried aboard vessels that are built, flagged, crewed and owned U.S. "The Jones Act is important on the economic side, but it is also vitally important for national defense because we need to maintain that industrial base," Vitter stated. "It allows us to maintain, throughout peace time, that key industrial base which we need in times of crisis like today. It also bas a positive national economic benefit of over $15 billion annually (contributed to the economy)." Title XI, he said, has received undue criticism. "The program has a very strong financial record," Vitter pointed out. "It Former Maritime Administrator Vice Adm. Al Herberger (USN-ret.) has one of the lowest default rates of any government loan program: 3 percent. It is a tremendous help to the maritime industry and maritime workers, and it's crucial for small and medium-size ship operating companies to secure commercial financing on reasonable terms." He reported that applications are pending for six double-hull tankers and a chemical tanker, and described "potential for 20 to 40 double-hull offshore shuttle tankers, along with many, many other opportunities that · significantly depend on the Title XI program. "Since fiscal year 1993, over $4 billion in commercial ship construction has been generated through commercial loan guarantees under Title XI," he concluded. "It's vital to helping preserve the industrial base which we need, even in peace time, in case we need it in war time for national defense." Jet-Fuel Inell nfty Schubert illustrated the challenge of revitalizing the U.S. fleet. During America's current military engagement in Afghanistan, foreign-flag tonnage bas been chartered to carry jet fuel ultimately bound for American military planes "because there weren't any product tankers available in that part of the world. We're talking about moving jet fuel into some of the most secure places in the world on foreignflag ships with unknown crew members on board, in terms of where they came from." Citing the security risk, MarAd and the Coast Guard "worked together, and we're going to be announcing, very soon, steps to make it a lot less bureaucratic and less expensive MTD Pres. Michael Sacco (left) welcomes Maritime Administrator Capt. William Schubert to the MTD executive board meetings last month in New Orleans. Schubert said U.S. maritime unions provide "a key voice in the industry." to reflag some ships to fill that gap," Schubert said. Sizing up the U.S. fleet, he stated, "We cannot change the worldwide shipping recession facing fleets across the globe, but we can help to level the playing field for our U.S.-flag operators so that we can encourage the profitability of our fleet." The maritime administrator, who described U.S. maritime unions as "a key voice in the industry," said that while extending the MSP is important, "we also need to address the manpower issues that could potentially cripple a large-scale, sustained overseas conflict like the Persian Gulf War. Addressing this problem is one of my highest priorities and we bope rto soon release more comprehensive and fully accurate databases of licensed and unlicensed mariners." Equal Treatment Herberger served as maritime administrator during the Clinton administration, and since then has remained an ardent backer of the nation's merchant marine. Last month, he said the maritime industry deserves greater support in Washington. "We are a proven defense industry. We should get the same attention that some of the others get," he stated. "There's little hesitation to continue subsidies for the farmers, airlines, other defense industries. But we start talking about the maritime industry, and somebody pops up and says, 'That's corporate greed.' Nobody looks behind it to see how valuable it is in terms of our ability to stay both in the economic and in the defense arena." Herberger also reminded the audience that America's national defense requires maintaining a strong U.S. fleet, because "there will not be time to build additional ships, recruit and train mariners or shipyard workers or skilled dockworkers" in times of conflict. "The success of future battles or campaigns will depend upon the U.S. capability to project major military forces, just as it has been throughout our history," be contin~ed. "The lJ1§ ~e~- j chant Manne-all parts o It -Is the fourth arm of defense. That title was given by General Eisenhower himself, right after the World War II victory in Europe, and it still applies today." He added that America needs "a new and larger MSP. The commercial fleet portion of our strategic sealift is the only element that can provide, in an efficient and cost-effective way, the sustainment capability [required for military success]. And it's also the only element that provides the most important element: the skilled mariner manpower. There are no other sources for that. It's just so apparent to me that the value is there." The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department consists of 30 affiliate unions (including the SIU) representing an estimated 7 .5 million members. Those unions participate in 24 port maritime councils located throughout the U.S. and Canada. The articles on this page and page 7 are based on remarks presented Feb. 21-22 during the MTD executive board meeting in New Orleans. Apri/2002 �<. . . . . . . . . . . ES DEPARTMENT Port, Shipboard Security Take on New Urgency MTD Pres. Michael Sacco (left) greets Coast Guard Port Security Director Capt. Tony Regalbuto. It has been said again and again that "everything changed" on September 11, and while the literal application of that twoword phrase is open to quibbling, there's no doubt that the maritime industry faces major shakeups. In broad terms, the task is to ensure security in U.S. ports, including aboard the vessels that account for approximately 60,000 annual port calls in this country. -.~ al6rtg i appen 1s both complex and urgent, according to several speakers at the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department executive board meetings in New Orleans. "It doesn't take a lot of imagination to think what could happen with the kinds of materials that we know come in and out of our ports in thousands and thousands of ways, through containers as well as other ways," stated ·u.s. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.). "Our technology has not really caught up yet, nor has, I think, our political will or our vision with meeting that challenge." Landrieu urged the MTD and its affiliates to" stay involved in the process of identifying and implementing new security methods-an undertaking that began almost immediately after the attacks on America. "There are challenges as well as opportunities for this industry in this post 9-11 world, with security front and center on all our minds," she noted. "I hope that this industry and all of you-the labor leaders and other leaders who understand the maritime industry- will realize that there are some tremendous opportunities (for input with the government). And I am going to do my very best to make sure that whatever decisions are made, you all have a seat at the table and your voice is heard." U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (RTexas) pointed out that port security legislation already has passed in the Senate and is being considered in the House. The Port and Maritime Security Act has been referred to three House committees- Armed Services; Transportation and Infrastructure; and Apri/2002 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation-because certain provisions fall within their respective jurisdictions. He said that the bill seemingly would improve communication between the many maritime entities. "We've got a hundred different Washington and federal agencies to deal with maritime, in one way or the other, plus the state, plu~ _ the port, plus the local agencies," Brady stated. t'This bill sets up port security committees to coordinate better between all these agencies. These committees would hopefully help everyone work together better." Another key component of the legislation, he said, "would mandate that all ports have a comprehensive security plan. It requires that ports limit access to securitysensitive areas and that includes an evacuation plan and background checks on everyone that works in those areas. "It also requires ships to electronically send their cargo manifest to port before they gain clearance to enter and prohibits unloading of improperly documented cargo," he continued. "The bill improves the reporting of crew members, passengers and imported cargo to better track suspicious activity. It creates a sea marshal program that more specifically .authorizes the Coast Guard to board and deter hijackings and other terrorist threats. It directly grants about $700 million to help the ports build new infrastructure [and gain] new inspectors, agents, screening and detection equipment." U.S. Coast Guard Director of Port Security <;apt. Tony R~gal­ buto detailed his agency's actions U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.) U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) since Sept. 11 aimed at improving security. They included requiring longer advanced notice of ship arrivals and more information about crews, as well as implementing boarding parties, among many other steps. Regalbuto said that it will take international cooperation to effectively address maritime security. "We want to work in partnership in developing regulations throughout the world. We're going to have better success in some parts of the world than others, but if they don't set the bar high enough, internationally, then we will unilaterally do the right thing for our country." He referred to newspaper reports which estimate that al Qaeda is operating anywhere from 13 to 20 ships, yet "internationally, we don 't have a good indicator as to who is the owner and (front) operator of those ships. Ideally, what we want to do is link the people, the cargo and the vessels, and even the shippers, back to terrorist groups and criminal activity." Nevertheless, Regalbuto underscored the need for strong efforts beginning in the U.S. "Fourteen out of every 15 ships coming into the United States are foreign flag. So, in my mind that raises some concerns right off the bat," he said. "Because we really don't know about the people, the cargo and the vessels that are coming into our country. "We need everybody to be a sensor out there and to report any suspicious behavior. This is not one person's job, it is everybody's job in the United States." Emphasis on Organizing Gulf Campaign Illustrates Importance, Challenge Delivered in a region that is home to an intense campaign involving "oil patch" mariners, labor officials' comments about organizing and solidarity seemed especially resonant during the MTD meetings in New Orleans. Echoing the need to organize were AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka; Louisiana AFL-CIO President John "Red" Bourg; Torbjorn Teigland, vice president of the Norwegian Oil and Petrochemical Workers Union; and Jean Marc Barrey, secretary general of the CFDT Maritime Union of France. "I commend you for your efforts," Trumka said to those involved in the Gulf mariner campaign, including U.S. maritime unions and delegations Jean Marc Barrey, secretary general, CFDT Maritime Union of France Louisiana AFL-CIO Pres. John "Red" Bourg (right) had a simple message: "Organize, organize, organize!" MTD Pres. Michael Sacco (center) and MTD VP Ernie Whelan applaud his arrival. from overseas. "I think you have done a marvelous, marvelous job. It's hard work. There's no shortcut to it. It costs literally tons of money. And you're up against some of the nastiest anti-union companies and anti-union law firms anywhere in the world." Teigland and Barrey said the Gulf mariners who are seeking union representation can count on their continued support. "We share our solidarity with your struggle for trade union rights," stated Teigland. "Trade unions have long traditions of giving support to each other across the seas and national borders. We would like to build on those long traditions and underline the importance of stronger interna- tional trade union ties and solidarity in a world that becomes smaller and smaller." Barrey noted that, during a tour of Houma, La. the previous day, the foreign group was "shocked'' by anti-union billboards "saying that unions are the source of all evil .... Simply, you should know that on an international level, the organization I represent stands by you in this campaign." Bourg's colorful speech included a recap of the long, ultimately successful fight to organize workers at Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans. Though the latest effort began in the early 1990s, other attempts date much further back. "The first project I Torbjorn Teigland, VP, Norwegian Oil and Petrochemical Workers Union had as a staff member of the state AFL-CIO was to organize Avondale. That was in 1967," Bourg said. The triumphant outcome provides hope for those involved in Continued on page 10 Seafarers LOS 7 �Coming Full Circle What a Difference 15 Like many high school graduates, Chris Fox headed straight for college. But after hearing from a couple friends who had been through the trainee program at Piney Point, Fox suspended his studies and headed for the southern Maryland training facility. It was there, in 1979, that he graduated from class 293. He was scheduled to catch his first ship in January 1980. But one month before that- Dec. 16, 1979, to be exact-there was a GSU opening out of Boston. The ship was the LNG Virgo, and Fox was on it. For the 19-year-old native of Waltham, Mass., working in the galley wasn't his idea of a real good time. A rotation in the deck department, however, changed all that, and Fox was hooked on the life of a Seafarer. He took advantage of the upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point and completed his AB endorsement and then, in 1988, got his third mate's license. He credits Bobby Selzer (now New York port agent) with always being there to help and point him in the right direction, even after he got his license. After his SIU days were over, he joined the American Maritime Officers union and worked as a third mate, second mate or chief mate aboard tankers. In 1994, after only 15 years in the indus- try, Fox captained his first vessel, the Cove Trader. "It's good to be king," Fox kidded, when asked how it felt to captain his first ship. But having worked his way up from the bottom, he knows both sides of shipboard life. "Everybody has a job to do," he stated, "but we try to have fun, too." Fun includes such things as organized softball games with the crew members of other vessels in the Indonesia-to-Japan run. Just recently, Fox, now 42, was captain aboard the LNG Virgo, the very ship on which he made his first voyage. It used to be operated by Energy Transportation Corp. and is now operated by Pronav- but the vessel is the same. After a short vacation of skiing and relaxing on Cape Cod, Fox will rejoin the LNG Virgo or the LNG Libra in Indonesia. Fox is grateful to the SIU for opening the door to his seagoing career. He is proof of the results of the excellent programs available to all Seafarers at the Paul Hall Center and urges SIU members to take advantage of the school every chance they get. "We must all keep a close watch on American shipping," the captain stated, "as we are being attacked from all angles. American seamen are the best in the world, and we should be proud of it." Deter1nined Seafarer Earns Mate's License Earning a mate's license is a notable accomplishment, but it is particularly worth mentioning in the case of one Philadelphia Seafarer who recently passed the test. That's because, in securing her license, Stella Zebrowski joined a select few women who have advanced that far in the merchant marine. "There are some female mates, but not too many," notes Zebrowski, a 1982 graduate of the trainee program at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. "It's a small percentage, though it's starting to grow. And there certainly are more women in the industry, compared to when I started. It's not uncommon now to have two or three women sailing on a ship." Zebrowski has sailed in both the inland and deep sea divisions, including time working for Maritrans, Crowley and McAllister. She has upgraded numerous times at the Paul Hall Center (including all of the prep work for the mate's exam) and plans to stick with the SIU, sailing inland. SIU Retiree Stanley Zebrowski, Stella's father, also sailed in the union's deep sea and inland divisions for more than 30 years, from the early 1950s until 1983. He is understandably pleased by his daughter's most recent accomplishment and her overall career. "I'm very proud of her, so proud. She learned more than I ever did," Stanley Zebrowski, 80, said with a chuckle. "If the opportunity is there, you might as well take advantage. I know the school has good teachers, and you can learn anything you want to." Stella Zebrowski says she has stuck with her chosen profession "because of the money and the benefits, and the opportunities to upgrade and advance. The opportunities are there-the union B Seafarers LOB Years Makel gives them to you, and the school gives them to you." Studying at Piney Point for the mate's license reinforced her already strong belief in the school. "It was tough, but the instructors helped me a lot. They do a really good job." She adds that she hopes her experience may give confidence to other women as they enter the industry. "I've advanced, and I know other women can do it, too. It may be a little intimidating, but you've got to put your mind to it. "I'd also like to thank (SIU President) Mike Sacco for having faith in me," Zebrowski adds. "He motivated me, and without him I wouldn't be where I am today." Stella Zebrowski has advanced from trainee to mate. "I know other women can do it, too," she says. Captain Chris Fox (right) accepts the gift of a lucky doll from a Japanese representative after taking the LNG Virgo into the port of Kawagoe, Japan for the first time in the history of the LNG vessels. A reception on the bridge helped commemorate the new port of call. Recertified Steward Gamen New Honor, Credits Piney Point As Recertified Steward Brandon Maeda steadily climbs upward on the culinary ladder, he appreciates more and more the steadying influence of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Augmenting his vocational training with the SIU, Maeda recently earned recognition from the highly regarded American Culinary Federation (ACF) as a certified chef de cuisine. This is believed to be the first time that the ACF awarded such an endorsement to a mariner working solely on commercial cargo vessels. In any case, Maeda says the support he has received from Paul Hall Center instructorsparticularly Chef Ed Whitegreatly aided him throughout the long process of becoming acertified chef. "Using the tools and opportunities provided by this union to construct a better life for myself and family has been the greatest reward." "His support was invaluable," Maeda said of White, who initially encouraged the Seafarer to join the ACF in 1992. "There were college-level books, exams to study for, and of course the big 'C.C.C.' test itself. Chef White was always there to coach and assist me whenever it was necessary." The hard work paid off. Using a shared system that essentially functions as a ranking mechanism, culinary associations assign a wide range of categories for chefs and cooks. Experience, skill and knowledge are factors in attaining the various designations (such as third cook, specialty chef, executive chef, etc.). Certified chef de cui- Recertified Steward Brandon Maeda (right) credits Chef Ed White, a Paul Hall Center instructor, with helping prepare him to earn the certified chef de cuisine credentials displayed in this photo. sine, the rank achieved by Maeda, is one of the uppermost titles. Maeda notes that he is hardly the only Seafarer to secure certification through ACF or through other professional culinary associations. "Many come into the SIU with certifications, and still more earn them on cruise ships. Still, I'm happy to finally get this little piece of paper." While Maeda sets his sites on another goal-becoming certified as an executive chef--even as he continues sailing with the SIU, he remains thankful for the times he has upgraded at the Paul Hall Center, based in Piney Point, Md. "All of the instructors have my undying respect and gratitude," he declares. "They are a credit to their profession. "I have always thought highly of the school and its purpose for being," he continued. "Mainly, training and educating those who would otherwise have no such opportunities. For myself, using the tools and opportunities provided by this union to construct a better life for myself and family has been the greatest reward. We should all keep learning, growing and upgrading." The ACF was founded in 1929 in New York City. It is a non-profit association which bills itself as "the largest and most prestigious organization dedicated to professional chefs in the United States today." April2002 �Diverse Group Discovers Common Path to Success Stewards Say Union, School Are Winning Combo One by one, the union's newest class of recertified stewards accepted their graduation certificates at the March 4 membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. As they addressed their fellow Seafarers, the graduates described how they had seized the career opportunities available through the SIU and the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Diverse in many ways, the group nonetheless shared the belief that the union and the school offer viable means to worthwhile vocations at sea. Successfully completing the one-month course were Veronika Cardenas, Darryl Goggins, McKinley Jones, James Kidd Jr., Rolando Lopez, Thomas Milovich, Nelson Morales, Leticia Perales, John Platts, Edward Tully and James Willey (who provided several photos accompanying this story). The class is the Paul Hall Center's top curriculum for members of the steward department. It includes fire fighting and basic safety training, a range of lessons in the galley facilities, meetings with SIU department representatives, and other studies. Turning Point Tully, who sails from the port of Baltimore, said that joining the school's unlicensed appretice program in 1992 marked a turning point for him. "Before then, I was lost in life, had no job and no future," he recalled. ''Now I have a new car, a house and other things. The SIU helped me get where I am today, and I give thanks for it." For Perales (port of Houston), sailing has been a good fit from the beginning. A 1979 graduate of the trainee program, Perales summarized her time with the union this way: "It's been fun, it's been great, I have no complaints!" She also noted the numerous improvements at the school that have taken place throughout the years. Addressing the membership next was Morales (San Juan, P.R.), a Seafarer for the past 28 years. He complimented the Paul Hands-on training is a key part of most Paul Hall Center courses, including steward recertification. In these three photos, students hone their skills at the fire fighting and safety school, in the galley and in the computer lab. Hall Center staff, and described the overall facilities as "among the best in the world. My experience in Piney Point was good and very interesting." Jones (Norfolk, Va.) described himself as "living proof that this is the best school in the nation." He said he has upgraded six times in a 14-year career, "and each time I'm here, there's something new, whether it's the fire fighting school, the new hotel (annex) or some other improvement." Like Morales, Jones also urged his fellow Seafarers to contribute to SPAD. The union's newest class of recertified stewards joins SIU officials after last month's membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. (top photo) and, earlier in the course, takes a quick pause in the lecture/demonstration galley (below). 1 Great Organlzatien' Cardenas (Tacoma) began sailing in 1983. "It has been a pleasure to work for this great organization," she stated. "Our union will be even greater with the hard work we must put into it. As for the school, it is wonderful, and everyone helps a lot." Goggins (Jacksonville, Fla.) said he especially enjoyed the computer classes and learning more about the SIU. A frequent upgrader and 22-year Seafarer, Goggins said the Paul Hall Center "is a great school for maritime and for young people. I definitely would recommend it." Lopez (San Francisco), a Navy veteran, said the recertification class "made me more aware of the inner workings, how the SIU functions-everything from contracts to the health, vacation and pension programs. It also made me more knowledgeable about dealing with shipboard emergencies." He added that Piney Point "offers a relaxed environment. It's a good place to get away from the rigors of sea life. The facility and the curriculum are all excellent." Platts (Jacksonville) went more than 30 years between visits to Piney Point, but he, too, said the initial trip helped put him on the right course. "I came to this school in the late 1960s, and I was a bad boy then," he said. "Before, I was always in trouble. Now, I have a family and I'm doing just great. I thank the SIU and the school officials and staff. The union truly helped me change my life." Encouraging Words Nearly all the stewards directed some of their respective comments toward the unlicensed apprentices in attendance, encouraging them to stick with the program. The remarks of Willey (Tacoma) were representative of the others'. "This is the greatest opportunity for you to go as far and as high as you set your sights in this industry," he declared. "From OS to captain, from wiper to chief engineer. Study hard, ask questions when you are at sea during phase II-and if you don't understand the answer, ask again." He added, "The union has always been there for me, and I have always had a job. I thank the SIU, its officers, the school and its staff for their efforts." Also addressing the apprentices, Milovich (Brooklyn, N.Y.) stated, "Remember that this is a union-a whole from the sum of its parts. The SIU is a testament to strength and diversity, and the school has been the biggest part of my success. I appreciate all the opportunities and thank our officials for looking out for our best interests." Wrapping up the graduation was Kidd (Baltimore), who completed the trainee program in 1993. Speaking to today's apprentices, he said, "Listen to your supervisors, do the best job you can and ask questions. And then get back here and upgrade." Finding time to support fellow trade unionists, James Willey (center, with sign above head) and other Seafarers demonstrate in Washington, D.C. for Steelworkers. Apri/2002 Seafarers LOS 9 �Merchant Mariners Included in Veterans History Project The varied contributions of thousands of U.S. Merchant Mariners, including those chronicled by multitudes of veterans from the armed forces during our nation's wars, soon will be given the praise they merit, thanks to an endeavor led by the U.S. Library of Congress. Hailed as the Veterans History Project, the effort's aim is to afford veterans-and those who served in support of them and with them- the recognition they are due by creating a lasting legacy of their wartime service, memories, accounts and documents for future generations. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Feb. 12 became part of the venture. The project will cover World Wars I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War. It will include representation for all participants of those hostilities-men and women, civilian and military. "We are pleased to endorse the Veterans History Project and become a partner with the Library of Congress and its American Folklife Center in this important effort," Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert said. "It is important to all veterans, but especially so to merchant marine veterans of World War II whose heroic service is too often overlooked." Including merchant mariners, there are 19 million war veterans living in the United States today, according to the Department of Veterans' Affairs . Every day, however, 1,500 of them die. Motivated by the urgent need to collect the stories and experi- First-Time MMD Applicants Must Take Oath in Person First-time applicants for merchant mariner's licenses and merchant mariner's documents (MMDs) now must be sworn in before a designated U.S. Coast Guard official before being issued their credentials. According to Coast Guard Policy Letter 05-02 dated Jan. 14, this new requirement became necessary in light of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Individuals must appear in person for validation of their identity. The guidance emphasized that the change applies only to applicants seeking MMDs or licenses for the first time. Oaths are not required for renewals or upgrades. In another change, certified notary publics no longer may administer the required oaths for original licenses or certificates of registry. Oaths to applicants for licenses and certificates of registry may be administered by: • Officers m charge, Marine Inspection ences of war veterans while they are still alive, the United States Congress on Oct. 27, 2000 unanimously passed legislation to create the Veterans History Project. Public Law 106-380-sponsored by Representatives Ron Kind (D-Wis. ), Amo Houghton (R-N.Y.) and Steny Hoyer (DMd.) in the House of Representatives and Senators Max Cleland (D-Ga.) and Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.)-charged the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to collect and preserve audiotaped and videotaped oral histories, along with documentary materials such as letters, diaries, maps, photographs and home movies, of America's war veterans and those who served in support of them. According to the Library of Congress, the goals of the project are: Offices (OCMI) • Commissioned and warrant officers of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to duty in a regional examination center, and • Other officials employed by the Coast Guard, either civilian or military, who are authorized in writing by the OCMI to administer such oaths. Included are Coast Guard auxiliary personnel while they are engaged in official Coast Guard duties. First-time applicants for MMDs must swear oaths in the presence of: • OCMis, or • Commissioned officers of the U.S. Coast Guard authorized to administer oaths under the United States Code, or • Other officials employed by the Coast Guard, either military or civilian, who are authorized to administer oaths. The foregoing modifications will be incorporated into the Marine Safety Manual. • To stimulate opportumt1es for public learning, by inviting, advising, and supporting individuals and groups as participants in the Veterans History Project. • To engage veterans associations, military organizations, institutions of higher learning, historical societies, civic groups, and ongoing veterans' oral history projects as partners in the effort to identify, interview, and collect documents from war veterans and their supporters. • To preserve and present the collected materials to the public, through the National Digital Library Program, exhibitions, publications, and public programs. • To identify existing and ongoing veterans' oral history programs and archives, and recognize and work with them to International Solidarity Voiced to MTD Continued from page 7 the current drive, Bourg noted. Avondale workers secured union representation in December 2000, and early this year "54 people who had been fired because of union activity were put back on the payroll with back pay," he said. "If we're going to move this state in the right direction, we have got to organize, organize, organize!" Bourg added. Trumka pointed out that despite increased emphasis on organizing by the AFL-CIO and many of its affiliates, "we're still barely holding our own as a percentage of the American workforce. The truth is, we need bigger numbers if we're going to help workers speak with a stronger and stronger voice. To NOnCE TO INTERESTED PARTIES I. Notice to: All Participants of the Pension Fund ("the Fund") An application is to be made to the Internal Revenue Service for an advance determination on the quallfica. tion of the Restated Plan of the following pension ben- efit plan: 2. Name of Plan: MCS Supplementary Pension Plan 3. Plan Number: 001 4. Name and Address of Applicant: Board of Trustees MCS Supplementary Pension Plan 520 l Autb. Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 5. Applicant EIN 51-6097856 6. Name and Address of Plan Administrator: Mr. Lou Delma, Administrator MCS Supplementary Petision Plan 520 l Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 7. The application will be filed before February 28, 2002 with the Key District Director, Internal Revenue Service, at: EP Determinations Internal Revenue Service :P.0.Box 192 Covington, KY 41012-0192 For an advance detennination as to whether the plan meets the qualification requirements of section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, with respect to the plan's qualification. 8. The employees eligible to participate under the plan are: All employees working in job clas ifications for which contributions are required to be made to the Fund pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. 9. The Internal Revenue Service bas previously issued a determination letter with respect to the qualification of this plan. RIQll1'S OF INYERESTED PAR11ES 10. You have the right to submit to the EP Determinations, at the above address, either individually or jointly with other interested parties, your comments as to whether this pl.an meets the qualification requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. You may instead, individually or jointly with other interested parties, request the Department of Labor to submit., on your behalf, comments to the Key District Director regarding qualification of the plan. If the Department declines to comment on all or some of the io Seafarers LOS matters you raise, you may, individually, or jointly if your request was made to the Department jointly, submit your comments on these mauers directly to the Key District Director. REQUESTS AIR wans " THE DEPAR1llEll1' OF LAIOB 11. The Department of Labor may not comment on behalf of the interested parties wi.less requested to do so by the lesser of 10 employees or 10 percent of the employees who qualify as interested parties. The number of persons needed for the Department to comment with respect to this plan is JO. If you request the Department to comment, your request must be in writing and must specify lhe matters upon which comments are requested, and must also include: (a) the information contained in items 2 through 5 of this Notice; and (b) the number of persons needed for the Department to comment. A request to the Department to comment should be addressed as follows: Deputy Assistant Secretary Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration ATTN: 300 l Comment Request U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210 COMMENTS TO 111£ lffTERllAL REVEJIUf SERVICE 12. Comments submitted by you to the EP Determinations must be in writing and received by him by April 15, 2002. However, if there are m11tters that you request the Department of Labor to comment upon on your behalf, and the Department declines, you may submit comments on these matters to the Key District Director to be received by him within 15 days from tb.e time the Department notifies you that it will not comment on a particular matter. or by April 15, 1995, whichever is l11ter. but not after May 1. 2002. ADDmoNAL INFORMATION Detailed instructions regarding the requirements for notification of interested parties may be found in Revenue Procedure 2001-6. Additional infonnation concerning this application (including, where applicable, an updated copy of the plan and related trust; the application for determination; any additional documents dealing with the application that was submitted to the IRS; and copies of Revenue Procedure 2001-6) are available at the offices of the Fund, during the hours of9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for inspection and copyirtg. (There is a nominal fee for copying and/or mailing.) expand the Library's Veterans History Project initiative. • To create a comprehensive, searchable national catalog of all oral histories and other documentation collected as a result of this project. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta serves on the Veterans History Project's FiveStar Council, a group of prominent leaders invited by the Librarian of Congress James H. Billington to provide counsel to the Veterans History Project and bring it increased visibility nationwide. MarAd will send information about the Veterans History Project to maritime unions, museums, industry associations, educational institutions and merchant marine veterans' organizations. The agency also will post information on its web site and provide a link to the Library of Congress site. succeed, we're going to have to bring in almost a million members every single year." Trurnka said that the way to advance working families' agenda "is with the clout that comes with far more members working harder, and not just at their jobs but in the legislative and political arenas. The way to slow the tide of good jobs leaving our shore is with the increased clout that it takes to enact trade laws that respect the rights of workers instead of protecting the profits of business. And the way to stop the union-busting tactics of business, to protect workers' pensions from more Enrons, to secure the right of every worker to health care is by mobilizing our numbers and putting in public office people who understand the needs of working people." NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Notice to: All Participants of the Pension Fund ("the Fund") An application is to be made to the Internal Revenue Service for an advance determination on the qualification of the Restated Plan of the following pension benefit plan: 2. Name of Plan: Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan 3. Plan Number: 001 4. Name and Address of Applicant: Board of Trustees Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 S. Applicant EIN 13-1953878 6. Name and Address of Plan Administrator: Mr. Lou Delma, Administrator Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 7. The application will be filed before February 28, 2002 with the Key District Director, Internal Revenue Service, at: EP Determinations Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 192 Covington, KY 41012-0192 For an advance determination as to whether the plan meets the qualification requirements of section 40J(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, with respect to the plan 's qualification. 8. The employees eligible to participate under the plan are: All employees working in job classifications for which contributions are required to be made to the Fund pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. 9. The Internal Revenue Service has previously issued a determination letter with respect to the qualification of this plan. RIGHTS OF INIEREmD PARTIES l 0. You have the right to submit to the EP Determinations, at the above address , either individually or jointly with other interested parties, your comments as lo whether this plan meets the qualification requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. You may instead, individually or jointly with other interested parties, request the Department of Labor to submit, on your behalf, comments to the Key District Director regarding qualification of the plan. If the Department declines to comment on all or some of the matters you raise, you may, individually, or jointly if your request was made to the Department jointly, submit your comments on these matters directly to the Key District Director. REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS BY THE DEPARtllEllT OF LABOR 11. The Department of Labor may not comment on behalf of the interested parties unless requested to do so by the lesser of 10 employees or 10 percent of the employees who qualify as interested parties. The number of persons needed for the Department to comment with respect to this plan is 10. If you request the Department to comment, your request must be in writing and must specify the matters upon which comments are requested, and must also include: (a) the information contained in items 2 through S of this Notice; and (b) the number of persons needed for the Department to comment. A request to the Department to comment should be addressed as follows: Deputy Assistant Secretary Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration ATIN: 3001 Comment Request U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210 COMMENTS TU THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 12 . Comments submitted by you to the EP Determinations must be in writing and received by him by April 15, 2002 . However, if there are matters that you request the Department of Labor to comment upon on your behalf, and the Department declines, you may submit comments on these matters to the Key District Director to be received by him within 15 days from the time the Department notifies you that it will not comment on a particular matter, or by April 15, 1995, whichever is later, but not after May 1, 2002. ADDmONAL INFORMATION Detailed instructions regarding the requirements for notification of interested parties may be found in Revenue Procedure 2001-6. Additional information concerning this application (including, where applicable, an updated copy of the plan and related trust; the application for determination; any additional documents dealing with the application that was submitted to the IRS ; and copies of Revenue Procedure 2001-6) are available at the offices of the Fund, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for inspection and copying. (There is a nominal fee for copying and/or mailing.) Apri/2002 �rtOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES 1. otlce to: All Participants Fund") of lhe Ptnsion Fund ("the An application is to he made to the Internal Revenue Service for: an advance deter:mination on the qualification of the Restated Plan of the following pension benefit plan: 2. Name of Plan: Sea.farer& Money Purchase Pension 4. Name and Address of Applicant: Board of Trustees Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 5. Applicant EIN 52-1994914 (a) the information contained in items 2 through 5 of this otice: and 6. Name and Address of Plan Administrator: Mr. Lou Delma, Administrator Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (b) the number of persons needed for the Department to commenl A request to the Department to comment should be addressed as follows: 7. The application wiU be filed before February 28, 2002 with the Key District Director, Internal Revenue Service, at: Deputy Assistant Secretary Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration ATTN: 300 l Comment Request U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210 EP Determinations Internal Revenue Service P,O.Box 192 Covington, KY 41012--0192 For an advance determination as to whether the plan meets the qualification requirements of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, with respect to the plan's qualification. 8. The employees eligible to participate under the plan are; All employees working in job classifications for which contributions are required to be made to the Fund pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. 9. The Internal Revenue Service has previously issued a deteanination letter with respect to the qualification of tbisplan. ' REQUESTS FOR COMMQTS BY 1HE DEPAR'IMENT OF LABOR 11. The Department of Labor may not comment on behalf of the interested parties unless requested to do so by the lesser of JO employees or 10 percent of the employees who qualify as interested parties. The nwnber of persons needed for the Department to comment with respect to this plan is 10. If you request tbe Department to comment, your request must be in writing and must specify the matters upon which comments are requested, and must also include: Plan 3. Plan Number. 001 .,. matters you raise, you may, individually. or jointly if your request was made to the Department jointly, submit your comments on these matters directly to the Key District Director. COMMfliTS 10 m UMRllAL REVENUE Si8VICE 12. Comments submitted by yon to the EP Determinations must be in writing and received by him by Apri.l 15, 2002. However, if there are matters that you request the Department of Labor to comment upon on your behalf, and the Department declines, you may submit comments on these matters to the Key District Director to be received by him within 15 days from the time the Department notifies you that it will not comment on a particular matter, or by April IS, 1995, whichever is later, but not after May I, 2002. RIGHIS OF llTEllES'l'ED PARYIES ADDmOIAl INfORMATIOlt 10. You have the rigbt to submit to the EP Determinations, at the above address, either individually or jointly with other interested parties, your comments as to whether this plan meets the qualification requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Detailed instructions regarding the requirements for notification of interested parties may be found in Revenue Procedure 2001-6. Additional information concerning this application (including, where applicable, an updated copy of the plan and related trust; the application for determination; any additional documents dealing with the application that was submitted to the IRS; and copies of Revenue Procedure 2001-6) are available at the offices of the Fund, during the hours of9:-0Q a.m. to ~,:OOp.m. for inspection and copying. (There is a nominal fe~ for copying and/or mailing.) You may instead, individually or jointly with other interested parties, request the Department of Labor to submit, on your behalf, comments to the Key District Director regarding qualification of the plan. If the Department declines to comment on all or some of the NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Notice to: All Participants of the Pension Fund ("the Fund") An application is to be made to the Internal Revenue Service for an advance determination on the qualification of the Restated Plan of the following pension benefit plan: 2. Name of Plan: Seafarers Pension Plan 3. Plan Number: 001 4. Name and Address of Applicant: Board of Trustees Seafarers Pension Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 5. Applicant EIN 13-6100329 6. Name and Address of Plan Administrator: Mr. Lou Delma, Administrator Seafarers Pension Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 7. The application will be filed before February 28, 2002 with the Key District Director, Internal Revenue Service, at: EP Determinations Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 192 Covington, KY 41012-0192 For an advance determination as to whether the plan meets the qualification requirements of section 40l(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, with respect to the plan's qualification. 8. The employees eligible to participate under the plan are: All employees working in job classifications for which contributions are required to be made to the Fund pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. 9. The Internal Revenue Service has previously issued a determination letter with respect to the qualification of this plan. RIGHTS Of lfflHEmD PARTIES 10. You have the right to submit to the EP Determinations, at the above address, either individually or jointly with other interested parties, your comments as to whether this plan meets the qualification requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. You may instead, individually or jointly with other interested parties, request the Deparunent of Labor to submit, on your behalf, comments to the Key District Director regarding qualification of the plan. If the Department declines to comment on all or some of the matters you raise, you may, individually, or jointly if your request was made to the Department jointly, submit your comments on these matters directly to the Key District Director. REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS BY TIIE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR I 1. The Department of Labor may not comment on behalf of the interested parties unless requested to do so by the lesser of 10 employees or 10 percent of the employees who qualify as interested parties. The number of persons needed for the Department to comment with respect to this plan is 10. If you request the Department to comment, your request must be in writing and must specify the matters upon which comments are requested, and must also include: (a) the information contained in items 2 through 5 of this otice; and (b) the number of persons needed for the Department to comment. A request to the Department to comment should be addressed as follows : Deputy Assistant Secretary Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration ATTN: 3001 Comment Request U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, .W. Washington, D.C. 20210 COMMENTS TO TIIE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 12. Comments submitted by you to the EP Determinations must be in writing and received by him by April 15 , 2002. However, if there are matters that you request the Department of Labor to comment upon on your behalf, and the Department declines, you may submit comments on these matters to the Key District Director to be received by him within 15 days from the time the Department notifies you that it will not comment on a particular matter, or by April 15, 1995, whichever is later, but not after May I, 2002. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Detailed instructions regarding the requirements for notification of interested parties may be found in Revenue Procedure 2001-6 . Additional information concerning this application (including, where applicable, an updated copy of the plan and related trust; the application for determination; any additional documents dealing with the application that was submitted to the IRS; and copies of Revenue Procedure 2001-6) are available at the offices of the Fund, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for inspection and copying. (There is a nominal fee for copying and/or mailing.) Arrests Made in Alaska Pollution Case Involving Two Runaway-Flag Vessels The U.S. Department of Justice last month announced that a ship captain and chief engineers of two runaway-flag vessels have been arrested and charged with keeping false log books to conceal the dumping of waste oil and sludge from two ships; obstructing a Coast Guard investigation; and obstruction of justice for allegedly telling crew members to lie to a federal grand jury. The arrests, supported by criminal complaints, were announced March 14 by Timothy M. Burgess, United States attorney for Alaska, and Thomas L. Sansonetti, assistant attorney general for the environment division of the Department of Justice. The defendants are Doo Hyon Kim, captain of the Norwegian-owned, Panamanian-flagged M/V Khana; In Ho Kim, chief engineer of the Khana; and Min Gwen Go, chief engineer of the Panamanian-flagged, Korean-owned MIV Sohoh. According to the criminal complaints filed in U.S. District Court in Anchorage, the Khana and Sohoh are freighters operated by a Korean company (Boyang, LTD) that carries frozen seafood to Asia. In February, the U.S. Coast Guard detained the Khana, the Sohoh, and two other freighters under common management, in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, for possible violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships. During Coast Guard inspections, agency officials found oil-laden bypass hoses on the two ships which they believed were used to circumvent the oil-water separator, a required pollution-prevention device. Oil was found by the Coast Guard in the overboard discharge valve where only clean water would ordinarily be located. Special agents from the Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation subsequently executed search warrants on the ships, according to court documents. According to the criminal complaint, not only was oil-contaminated bilge waste and sludge dumped overboard without the use of the separator, but the captain and chief engineers of the two ships conducted meetings at which the lower level crew members were told to lie. This allegedly took place even after the crew members had been served with grand jury subpoenas. Crew members on both ships identified rubber hoses with metal fittings attached on each end that were used to bypass the oil-water separator. The criminal complaints further allege that the defendants maintained false oil record books, a required log in which all overboard discharges are to be recorded and which are relied upon by the Coast Guard. If convicted, the defendants could face up to five years in prison and up to a $250,000 criminal fine for the alleged false statements and obstruction of an agency proceeding. The alleged obstruction of justice by ordering subpoenaed crew members to testify falsely, known as witness tampering, carries a maximum term of 10 years. Selecting a SPADSlogan In the March issue of the Seafarers LOG, we announced the start of a contest being conducted to come up with a new catch-phrase that signifies the importance of SPAD to the SIU membership. This new slogan, similar to the "Politics is Porkchops" of the past, will be printed on Tshirts. (Details on the shirts' availability will appear in future issues of the LOG.) But first, we need a slogan to put on the Tshirts. Some very good entries already have been received, but we welcome even more. This contest is limited to active and retired Seafarers, who may submit up to three slogans. Entries must be received no later than June 10, 2002 for consideration. The judges' decision will be final. In case the same slogan is submitted and selected for the new SPAD T-shirt, the entry with the earliest postmark will be declared the winner. The winner will receive an SIU jacket, an SIU cap and an SIU shirt. That individual, along with the winning entry, will be announced in a subsequent issue of the LOG. To enter, please complete the form printed below and mail it to the address indicated. r------- - ---------- - -------- - - - - --- - - - ---- - - - - -- - --- - ------ - - ------- - ---- ---- , NAME THAT T-SHIRT CONTEST Here are my ideas for a new SPAD slogan: (You may submit up to three ideas) 1. 2. 3. Name: Address: Telephone Num ber: D I am an active Seafarer D I am a retired Seafarer Send completed form to SPAD Slogan Contest, Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. -- - -- - -- - ---------------------- - --------------------------- - - -- - ----- - -- ---- ~ April2002 Seafarers LOS 11 �AB Joseph Carrillo (below) has a new-found respect for the jobs performed by engine department members. When he recently joined the Sea/and Florida (USSM) for a 35-day riding gang assignment, he fully expected to do some painting and chipping, but instead was told to report to the first engineer. Along with Wiper Jeremy Duncan (left) and AB Kenneth Carruth (not pictured) , he set to work spray-painting the bulkheads, rolling out the decks, and painting the emergency generator room , as well as the C0 2 , incinerator and purifier rooms. "You have to be tough to withstand the heat in the engine room," he acknowledged. The Moira Smith (above) is one of three new passenger ferries recently christened for the SIUcontracted NY Waterway fleet. Attending the ceremony in New York are (from left) SIU Rep Ed Pulver; SIU President Michael Sacco; Joseph Soresi, vice president Atlantic Coast; and Don Nolan, vice president Paul Hall Center. The boat was named in memory of Police Officer Moira Smith and all her colleagues who perished Sept. 11 , 2002. When the Chemical Pioneer (Maritime Transport Lines) stopped off in the port of Philadelphia recently, the crew members were met by SIU Rep Joe Mieluchowski (signing papers) . With him are Pumpman Utility Floyd Ellis (left) and AB Carl Motley. At the stern of the Sea/and Florida, AB Sirio Centino (left) gives the hull a coat of paint. Above, AB Shaib Juma (left) and Bosun Jerry Borucki perform some maintenance work on the anchor. Borucki sent these two photos to the LOG. STONEWALL JACKSON ~--· · Chief Cook Fernando Guity (who sent these photos to the LOG) rides the launch ashore to do some shopping . : ,- - - 1. Posing on the deck of the Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel are deck department members (from left) DEU Brendan Malone, AB Ato Aikins, AB Finn Jakobsen, Bosun David Leachman and AB Joel Carlson . Recertified Steward Albert Fretta takes inventory aboard the Stonewall Jackson. QMED Julius Williams rolls up the hose following a boat drill on the Stonewall Jackson. The ves- sel was en route to the Suez Canal from a Far East run . Meals are delicious aboard ship, states QMED Ace Kirksey. 12 Seafal'el'S LOB SA Abdul Saleh (left) cleans the mess hall before the next meal while SA Bon Vannaxay prepares ingredients for a salad . April 2002 �Dilf&St of SlliPboard- g.,ion Meetings ' Tile Seafatel$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"first are reviewed by the union's contract department Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt ~f the ships' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded ;:\to the Seafarers LOG tor publlcation. CLEVELAND (Sealift, Inc.), Dec. 30--Chairman Fareed A. Khan, Secretary Miguel E. Vinca, Educational Director Rahul Bagchi, Deck Delegate James Browne, Steward Delegate Donald Sneed. Chairman thanked everyone for great job cleaning cargo hold. Secretary added his thanks to all for helping keep mess hall clean. He asked that rooms be left in good order for next person and that plastic refuse be separated from regular trash. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney .Point, Md. and reminded crew members of Feb. 1, 2002 deadline for compliance with STCW training regulations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on company hiring of Polish nationals aboard ship. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Next port: New Orleans. ITB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transportation Corp.), Dec. 26-Chairman Jeffrey H. Kass, Secretary Mohamed Nour, Educational Director Brandon T. Purcell, Deck Delegate Allen C. Davis, Engine Delegate Ahmed Salim, Steward Delegate Yussuf Ussi. Chairman reminded crew members about upcoming STCW training deadline, about importance of contributing to SPAD and upgrading at Piney Point. He added that passageways should be kept quiet and that shower shoes are not appropriate attire for mess hall or galley. He also encouraged separation of plastic items, batteries and paper from regular trash. Educational director stated that facilities at Piney Point are for all Seafarers and that they should take advantage of that benefit. Treasurer announced $200 each month for the movie fund (use it or lose it). No beefs or disputed OT reported. TV reception now excellent, following captain's purchase and installation of new television antenna and coaxial cable. Following reading of president's report from LOG, discussion ensued on legislation associated with ANWR. Steward department thanked for excellent job, especially for Christmas dinner. Next ports: Port Angeles and Cherry Point, Wash.; Portland, Ore. Kenneth Whitfield. Bosun reported payoff Dec. 31 in Lake Charles, La. Crew members will find out more about new contract at that time. Educational director reminded Seafarers of STCW training deadline and suggested they upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Report from captain that DirecTV channel will be back on line in Fort Lauderdale. New mattresses received; captain will put them in rooms needing them most. Special thanks given to steward department for super Christmas dinner. USNS POMEROY (Maersk Lines), Dec. 13--Chairman Mark A. Coleman, Secretary Waymond H. Watson III, Educational Director Roy Zanca, Deck Delegate Kenneth L. Cuffee, Steward Delegate Lewis E. Johansen. Chairman talked about fantastic performance of ship's crew during docking and loadout-57 minutes for docking and three days to load. Secretary added his thanks to steward department for great job in Charleston, S.C. loading stores and consumables virtually alone since deck department was busy elsewhere. Educational director reminded crew members about STCW training deadline and importance of upgrading skills and ratings at Piney Point facility. Beef reported in deck department; no disputed OT reported. Bosun led discussion about massive U.S. layoffs but that SIU continues to provide jobs for its members. He stated importance of contributing to SPAD to help in that effort. Everyone advised to keep safety in mind at all times, especially on "B" deck with fork truck tines. "Tremendous vote of thanks" given to steward department for wonderful job and variety of menus. Next port: Diego Garcia. USNS STOCKHAM (American Overseas Marine), Dec. 21Chairman William L. Bratton, Secretary Sergio Castellanos, Educational Director Richard A. Sargent, Deck Delegate Martha A. Wall, Engine Delegate Alan H. Nelson, Steward Delegate Vicki L. Holloway. Chairman led discussion on various aspects of shipboard living. Educational director stated that crew members need to work 60 days before they can get a vacation check. He encouraged everyone to take advantage of upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point. Secretary announced $1 ,025 in ship 's fund. Suggestions on ways to spend it are welcome. Christmas dinner will be held ashore at one of the parks (in Diego Garcia). No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications received from headquarters state that members may be asked at payoff to update their dues-so all were advised to keep dues current. MAERSK ALASKA (Maersk Line, Ltd.), Dec. 29-Chairman Juan Castillo, Secretary Ronald J. Davis, Educational Director Ralph S. Baker. Chairman talked about smooth voyage to and from Beirut. In the wake of Sept. 11 , he didn't know what to expect, but everything went well. Educational director advised crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications from headquarters read regarding importance of - ENDURANCE (USSM), Jan. complying with STCW training. 22--Chairman Romeo L. Lugtu, Vote of thanks given to steward Secretary Russell B. Beyschau, department for job well done-and Educational Director Tesfaye best wishes for Merry Christmas Gebregziabber. Chairman reportand happy new year to all Seaed smooth voyage with payoff farers and staff. Next port: Galscheduled Jan. 22 in Long Beach, veston, Texas. Calif. He urged crew members to SEABULK TRADER (Seabulk upgrade at Paul Hall Center and Tankers, Inc.), Dec. 30-Chairman stay current with latest regulations. Christopher J. Kicey, Secretary He also wished nice vacation to Aprl/2002 departing crew. Secretary stressed importance of union involvement aboard ship and ashore. He thanked all departments for teamwork during voyage. It reminded him of when he was a trainee in 1984. He also advised everyone that upgrading skills is the key to a secure future. Educational director talked about necessity of upgrading and of importance of contributing to SPAD. With SPAD donations, the SIU can work hard on Capitol Hill to secure jobs for the future. Beef reported in engine department pertaining to clothing allowance; otherwise, everything running well. Steward reported new chairs for messhall and lounge are due in Long Beach. Crew is looking into some new gym equipment. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great job during voyage. INDEPENDENCE (USSM), Jan. 3--Chairman Jay C. Dillon, Secretary Alan E. Hollinger, Educational Director Donald D. Williams Jr., Deck Delegate Stephen R. Garay. Chairman stated year-end payoff went smoothly. He noted that with Chinese New Year coming up, flight delays to be expected. Secretary and educational director talked of need to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Piney Point and get necessary STCW training. Treasurer announced $120 in crew fund. No beefs; some disputed OT reported in deck department. Suggestion made to streamline contracts to make them easier for members and officials to understand. Everyone asked to comply with vessel's smoking policy. Request made for launch service. Vote of thanks given to steward department, especially for delicious Christmas meal. Next ports: Singapore and Hong Kong. MAERSK TENNESSEE (Maersk Line, Ltd.), Jan. 6--Chairman James J. Keevan, Secretary Leoncio A. Castro, Educational Director Peter G. Murtagh, Steward Delegate Carlos A. Rosales. Chairman noted several crew members getting off in Balboa, Panama, and he welcomed new GVA, Daniel Beshears from Louisiana, on board. He also said ship is awaiting copies of new contract. Educational director recommended everyone comply with STCW training requirements by Feb. 1,2002. Treasurer announced $600 in ship 's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to lower retirement age to 50; also to have patrolman in Panama stay with crew members at airport until departure to pay travel taxes. MAERSK TEXAS (Maersk Line, Ltd.), Jan 23--Chairman John M. Zepeda, Secretary Donna M. DeCesare, Educational Director Oscar A. Palacios, Deck Delegate Shawn Williams, Steward Delegate Malcolm C. Holmes. Chairman stressed that Maersk Texas is a union ship and everyone should follow union shipping rules. Educational director talked about need to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer announced $265 in ship 's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Requests made for new VCR for crew lounge as well as stereo and satellite TV. Would also like to have a couple SIU unlicensed apprentices on board. Suggestions made to increase retirement and health benefits. Vote of thanks to steward department, especially to Chief Cook Holmes and GVA Manuel Daguio for excellent jobs. MOTIVATOR (USSM), Jan. 14Chairman Norman K. Armstrong, Secretary Richard E. Hicks, Educational Director Prescilo P. Zunige, Engine Delegate Sheldon S. Greenberg. Chairman announced payoff Jan. 16 upon arrival in Houston. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. Educational director reminded everyone of upgrading opportunities at union's Piney Point facility and of upcoming deadline for STCW training. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Matter of chief mate not signing off on TRBs to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks given to steward department for excellent Christmas dinner. PERFORMANCE (USSM), Jan. 5--Chairman Ross F. Lyle, Secretary Thomas W. Milovich, union agent upon arrival in Tacoma and to leave room clean and with fresh linen for next person. Secretary advised members to upgrade at Piney Point and take advantage of all the courses they have to offer. He also reminded them to help clean ship and keep all documents up to date. Educational director expressed importance of keeping abreast of union and industry business. Reading LOG is good way to get that news. Treasurer announced $256 in cookout fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members who signed on June 16 requested Keeping Current on the Perseverance Tacoma SIU Port Agent Bryan Powell (second from right) reviews STCW training requirements with crew members aboard the Perseverance (Maritrans) in San Pedro, Calif. He also stressed the need for Seafarers to write their elected officials in support of an energy policy that includes development of ANWR, which would create a substantial number of jobs in the maritime sector. Educational Director Nicholas A. Vieira, Deck Delegate Edwin Ortega. Chairman, secretary and educational director spoke about need to upgrade skills at Piney Point and get STCW training. Treasurer announced $140 in ship's treasury. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Dryer has been replaced in crew laundry. Suggestion made concerning procedure for room inspections/searches. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next ports: Newark, N.J.; Houston. PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND (ATC), Jan. 20--Chairman Al L. Caulder, Secretary Gregory G. Keene, Steward Delegate Lucille Ryan. Chairman stated Port Agent John Cox visited ship in Long Beach, Calif He brought new tanker agreements on board and explained some contract changes. Crew members advised that ship's chairman is an elected position and not automatically the role of the bosun. Bosun suggested everyone work together for stronger ship and stronger union and keep ship's business down below, first taking any problems to department delegates. Secretary talked about upcoming STCW training deadline. No disputed OT reported; beef noted in steward department. Deck delegate reminded everyone to get letter from captain for extra day's vacation. Complaint made that prices at Paul Hall Center slop chest are too high. Bosun to discuss disbursement of monies from ATC safety fund with captain. Thanks-and job well done-given to steward department for excellent Christmas meal. Next port: Cherry Point, Wash. PACIFIC (CSX Lines), Jan. 6-Chairman Rufino J. Giray, Secretary Robert P. Mosley, Educational Director Frank J. Bakun, Engine Delegate Knolly T. Wiltshire, Steward Delegate Cecil R. Husted. Chairman read letter from headquarters answering many questions previously posed by crew members. He also talked about importance of contributing to SPAD and how that donation benefits the membership. Bosun advised crew to check in with customs and immigration and with clarification as to whether they are under old or new contract. Clarification also requested on reliefs and tours of duty. Crew members gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Steward department, in tum, thanked deck department for their help and assistance. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Oakland, Calif; Hawaii; Guam, Hong Kong. SEALAND PRIDE (USSM), Jan. 19--Chairman Robert B.F. Lindsay Jr., Secretary Roderick K. Bright, Educational Director Ronald M. Pheneuf. Chairman announced payoff Jan. 21 in port of Houston. New SPAD poster received from headquarters to be put in crew lounge. Educational director talked about need for STCW training by Feb. 1, 2002. Bosun announced $90 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for USSM to return to old rules regarding transportation. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food and service. Before heading to Rotterdam, ship will stop in Houston; Savannah, Ga.; and Norfolk, Va. SPIRIT(CSX Lines), Jan. 13Cbairman Howard W. Gibbs, Secretary Edgardo G. Ombac, Educational Director Roger D. Phillips. Chairman announced payoff Jan. 19 in Tacoma, Wash. He stated that noise heard at night when ship rolls will be fixed in port. He thanked crew for good trip and for following safety procedures and reminded them to read president's report in LOG each month. Secretary stated new mattresses should be on board next trip. Educational director talked about 12-week QMED course for qualified members available at Paul Hall Center. He also reminded them of upcoming STCW compliance deadline. Treasurer announced $530 in ship's fund and $140 in video fund. Plans may include purchase of larger TV and build cabinet to store TV, VCR and DVD equipment. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman to talk to patrolman about getting copies of new contract. Thanks given to steward department for good food and clean messhall. Next ports: Tacoma; Oakland, Calif.; Honolulu; Guam. Seafal'fll'S LOS 13 �T he Piney Point Lighthouse is known as the Lighthouse of Presidents because, beginning with our fourth commander-in-chief, James Madison, many presidents and other notables of American history spent their summers in Piney Point, Md., away from the stifling heat of Washington. It's too bad they didn't have the fantastic facilities available to them that today's SIU members have, namely, the Paul Hall Center. Each summer, a number of rooms in the training and recreation center are set aside for vacationing SIU members and their families. Ideally situated on the banks of the St. George's Creek in Southern Maryland, the Paul Hall Center is the perfect place from which to base a family vacation. The center, which houses the largest training facility for deep sea merchant seafarers and inland waterways boatmen in the United States, is composed of a number of administrative and educational buildings as well as a library and maritime museum and a six-story training and recreation center on more than 60 acres of waterfront property. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped, and there are certainly enough amenities and activities to keep everyone in the family happy. At the center, you will find a picnic area with grills and tables, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a health spa (including Nautilus, free weights, universal gym, sauna and steamroom) and plenty of space for walks or jogs on the beautifully landscaped grounds. This peaceful setting provides opportunities for both water- and landbased expeditions. The center has a marina where vacationers may take a boat out for the day to sail around the region or look for a good fishing spot. With 400 miles of waterline surrounding St. Mary's County, waterborne activities are abundant. But there is plenty to do outside the gates of the Paul Hall Center as well. A drive of less than two hours will bring you into the nation 's capital and all it has to offer- a fabulous zoo as well as museums and monu- • • • ' ' ' ments galore, just for starters. Or you can catch an Orioles' ball game at Camden Yards in Baltimore. But you don't even have to go that far. History is just down the road. The Piney Point Lighthouse- the oldest of four lights on the Potomac River- is located 14 miles upstream from its mouth at the Chesapeake Bay. It was built in 183 6 by John Donohoo of Havre de Grace, Md. and was in operation until 1964 when it was retired by the Coast Guard. The unique brick tower is 35 feet tall and is painted white with a red lantern. Upon its completion, a fixed white light was installed, which was visible for 11 miles. A Fresnel lens was installed in 1855 (it has since been removed). In 1880, a fog bell tower was constructed next to the lighthouse tower. The bell, which was operated mechanically, sounded every 20 seconds on foggy nights. The bell was replaced in 1936 with the installation on the lighthouse tower of a reed horn. The tower was severely damaged in a storm in the mid 1950s and was dismantled soon after. In 1980, the Coast Guard transferred ownership to the St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks. The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum is housed in a separate building. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk to view exhibit panels on the history of the area. The grounds of this six-acre park are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset, and the museum offers exhibits related to the history of the lighthouse and of area life in the early 1900s. There are lots of places of historical significance as well as other attractions nearby, including seafood festivals, art exhibitions, antique and craft shows and theater productions. The choices are unlimited, depending on your interests. And the Paul Hall Center is the link to all of them. Your stay at Piney Point, which can last up to two weeks per family, also includes three delicious meals each day. To take advantage of this unique benefit to SIU members and their families, send in your reservation form now. ·The Vacation Spot o Presidents PAUL HALL CENTER TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Paul Hall Center is limited to two weeks per family. Name: Social Security number: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Book number: Address: Telephone number: Member $40.00/day Spouse $10.00/day Child $10.00/day Number in party I ages of children, if applicable: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date of arrival: 1st choice: 2nd choice: _ __ (Stay is limited to a maximum of two weeks) Date of departure: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 3rd choice: _ __ 4/02 Note: There is no charge for children 11 years of age or younger. The prices listed above include all meals but do not include tax. Send this completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075. J ·--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ ·14 -Seafarers LOG Apri/2002 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FEBRUARY 16 - MARCH 15, 2002 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Piney Point ............. Monday: May 6, June 3 DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 g 3 6 2 0 5 25 6 16 19 6 IO 35 13 15 23 10 5 l 5 16 1 30 25 220 1 0 2 3 5 3 2 2 3 15 19 8 10 9 6 2 20 21 8 6 6 7 8 7 6 2 16 16 12 1 5 8 7 1 9 8 8 2 0 8 7 l 0 7 7 0 0 0 11 6 18 10 4 5 11 10 3 0 6 6 0 145 106 9 12 3 14 2 5 0 3 7 21 6 3 10 0 1 2 12 4 3 1 6 8 5 2 8 12 7 10 123 102 12 13 18 Mobile 7 14 4 5 5 6 New Orleans 14 l N~wYork 14 5 Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 10 5 3 ~ San Francisco St Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 20 31 18 186 5 3 3 13 8 104 9 1 0 St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Totals All Departments 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 16 7 1 3 Q' 10 3 2 5 58 "Jr 7 0 2 7 9 9 65 0 0 2 4 7 0 1 1 5 5 7 7 1 4 69 25 36 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 5 t 5 3 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 1 7 I l 0 0 2 2 3 2 1 7 4 3 3 7 13 14 18 2 4 I 1 0 0 3 5 9 3 6 7 4 2 6 2 2 0 6 8 l .-~--- 0 8 11 2 3 77 54 0 1 1 0 2 5 2 11 0 1 0 9 1 2 0 2 4 0 0 0 4 0 4 1 0 0 2 ~ 9 2 4 0 12 10 4 22 20 35 11 25 6 30 37 19 8 15 19 13 17 20 22 16 4 2 4 2 14 14 3 36 17 5 23 4 5 14 398 19 232 19 148 2 3 0 7 1 8 25 29 5 0 8 12 Norfolk ...................Thursday: May 9, June 6 29 0 0 6 17 14 8 6 17 3 4 12 Port Everglades .......Thursday: May I 6, June 13 20 4 San Francisco ......... Thursday: May 16, June 13 6 9 3 2 1 2 San Juan .................. Thursday: May 9, June 6 17 8 3 14 7 0 15 16 194 16 7 167 94 48 48 15 17 21 8 4 5 6 12 8 7 6 17 18 27 13 . 6 3 8-- 17 22 13 5 5 3 14 4 19 0 3 I 12 ~~ &.f~ 1 0 6 2 1 9 1 ~~-~ 1 1 2 3 0 20 4 1 4 38 l 1 0 0 0 19 20 163 1 4 0 0 15 3 3 13 53 36 20 119 4 31 0 16 4 48 38 33 253 87 61 l 8 7 0 0 0 8 2 5 3 36 3 4 3 25 23 17 40 19 60 25 77 21 6 18 3 25 8 25 0 10 8 60 3 32 20 324 413 905 810 716 2 13 2 16 3 0 2 4 0 1 0 3 3 0 2 0 0 5 0 9 9 2 3 0 0 17 2 11 10 0 9 2 0 2 0 7 12 2 2 1 5 34 7 1 36 3 0 16 11 0 0 14 3 0 9 3 1 11 0 5 0 11 1 0 4 12 0 4 1 19 4 4 2 21 90 78 403 294 177 6 5 33 9 174 539 474 415 19 ' 0 2 12 0 0 9 16 2 10 1 17 11 219 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 l 0 0 3 7 0 0 23 34 30 Honolulu ......... ........ Friday: May 17, June 14 Houston .................. Monday: May 13, June 10 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: May 9, June 6 Jersey City .............. Wednesday: May 22, June 19 Mobile .................... Wednesday: May 15, June 12 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: May 21. June 18 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: May 14, June 11 New York ................Tuesday: May 7, June 4 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: May 8, June 5 St. Louis ............ .....Friday: May 17, June 14 Savannah ................Friday; May 10, June 7 Tacoma ................... Friday: May24, June 21 0 7 4 6 2 159 o: Personals 3 7 3 0 0 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: May 15, June 12 16 5 24 0 0 4 Boston .....................Friday: May 10, June 7 Wilinin&IDn ................Mon~ay: May 2?• June 17 ·o 0 2 Baltimore ................Thursday: May 9, June 6 47 55 0 0 Algonac .................. Friday: May 10, June 7 Eat:ll port's llllldng starts at 10:30 a.m. 3 0 2 1 7 2 1 0 1 0 9 2 6 3 13 1 o Port Algonac Baltimore ~· 9u~m Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco 0 3 Port . . Algonac · Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville 1 2 2 3 3 13 1 0 8 1 7 0 7 17 12 8 8 5 18 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals ·. Puerto:Rico Trip Reliefs May & June 2002 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 4 11 58 56 2 JAMES C. DAVIS Please contact Harry McDaniel at 18 Cottonwood Lane, Merrimack, NH 03054; or telephone (603) 424-9483. GLENN BAKER JR. Please get in touch with your friend from 10 years ago, Misty Daubert. You may write her at 6318 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205; or telephone (904) 693-3204. CAPE FAREWELL REUNION Retired Seafarer Chuck Klim is helping coordinate what hopefully will be a reunion of the breakout and first replacement crew of the SS Cape Farewell from the Persian Gulf War. For more information, please contact Klim at: Chuck@DragonAdventures.com. Klim sailed with the SIU from 1963-69 and again from 1990 until 2000. 0 17 10 18 I 39 31 *"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. .April 2/JIJ2 Seafarers LOG 15 �N1'111 Monthly Shipping • Registration Report Seafarers International Union Directory FEBRUARY 2002 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, ExecutNe Vice Pre..sident David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group ID A1Jgttstin Tellez, Vice ]',resident Contracts Tom Orzechowski, J!Jce President Lakes and Inland Waters " J)e~Q Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vwe President West Coast Jo$eplt T. 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Andrews Ave., Ft Lauderdale; FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Frt!mont St., San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Govetn:tnent Services Division: (4 L5) 861-3400 SANT URCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752.-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St-. Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 wtLMlNGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington. CA 90744 (3.10) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOS Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 8 8 7 12 6 11 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 9 2 0 34 130 28 11 0 2 0 4 0 11 0 19 0 2 55 0 5 3 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pe<lro Savannah Tacoma Totals San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 2 4 2 4 0 6 2 21 0 1 0 0 0 A 1 ~~~~- 2 0 l 0 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 2 0 1 <t 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 2 3 2 16 0 3 1 8 4 19 5 0 0 3 5 0 10 -0 ~=O~."""""..-..--~ 0 2 0 0 0 4 4 5 11 23 79 0 9 2 1 36 1 18 0 0 1 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 6 5 2 0 0 0 4 0 tt 1 Q 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 ~.-..-~~~~---9 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 3 3 22 4 0 0 .d~L,.O, . o~ o 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 0 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 12 3 25 17 50 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk 30 5 5 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 13 0 0 9 45 11 15 5 3 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 4 6 3 I 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 9 1 0 0 1 ~ 1 1 0 3 0 0 1 10 20 0 12 0 1 0 5 108 32 18 64 0 4 3 17 16 7 7 41 21 0 0 14 8 41 12 10 3 2 70 131 97 76 324 206 141 4 Pl CS-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the Seafarers LOG by Pensioner Gordon P. Driscoll of Warren, Ore. Driscoll has many memories-and a few photos-of his 33 year career at sea. In the far right photo, taken in 1949 aboard the SS Sonoma, he is making friends with Maggie, one of a load of camels being shipped from Australia bound for Los Angeles. He was just 22 at the time. With him is another crew member, Jack Smith. The young boy looking on was one of the passengers aboard the vessel . In the near right photo, Driscoll, now 75, poses at home with his wife, Betty, and dog, Ginger. The large garden, he notes, "keeps the old man going." Driscoll keeps abreast of SIU activities by reading the Seafarers LOG. He is sometimes amazed at all the advances that have been made since he last sailed. "Would you believe that a trip to Australia on a C-2 cargo ship took four months," he stated in a letter accompanying these photos. And he notes that the training he received on the SS Mariposa in the galley "was a great education." Apri/2002 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. A captain, two recertified bosuns and one recertified steward are among the 13 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Captain Harald Sevland worked at the helms of inland vessels for more than 20 years. Bosuns James L. Camp and Edwin G. Gambrel completed bosun recertification programs at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. This program is the highest level of training available to members who sail in the deck department. Chief Steward Kenneth D. Rosieck completed the equivalent program for steward department members. Including Camp, Gambrel and Rosieck, eight of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. Four others, including Seveland, navigated the inland waterways and one plied the Great Lakes. Six of the retirees worked in the deck department, three 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. DEEP SEA JAMESE. BILLING- TON, 68, » started his career with the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Billington served in the U.S Army from 1950 to 1961. He worked in the SIU's deep sea as well as inland divisions, first sailing aboard a Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessel. The New Jersey native upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1985 and 1986. Brother Billington shipped in the steward department and last went to sea on Maersk's USNS Charlton. He is a resident of St. Augustine, Fla. JAMESL. BROCK, 57, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Baltimore. The Tennesseeborn mariner served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He first sailed on an Isthmian Lines vessel. Brother Brock worked in the engine department and upgraded his skills often at the Seafarers school in Piney Point. His last ship was Waterman Steamship Corp.'s Major Steven W Pless. Brother Brock makes his home in Jacksonville, Fla. CAMILO CAMARENA, 65, hails from Texas. Brother Camarena began his SIU career in 1981 in the port of Houston. His initial voyage was aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Apri/2002 Del Sol. The steward department member last worked on the SeaLand Discovery. Brother Camarena lives in Houston. the Tyco-operated Globe Senti- nel. INLAND JAMES L. CAMP, 61, was born in North Carolina. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of New York. Brother Camp served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. The deck department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship on five occasions. He completed bosun recertification training in 1979. Brother Camp last sailed aboard the Chemical Explorer. He calls Mooresboro, N.C. home. ROBERT ENKE, 65, began his SIU career in 1978 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Enke first sailed on the Walter Rice, a Reynolds Metal Co. vessel. Born in Brazil, the deck department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1982 and 1984. His last voyage was on the Overseas New Orleans. Brother Enke is a resident of Kenner, La. EDWIN G. GAMBREL, 48, started his career with the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. Brother Gambrel worked in both the inland and deep sea divisions. The deck department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school and completed bosun recertification training in 1998. Brother Gambrel last went to sea aboard the Liberty Wave, a Liberty Maritime Corp. vessel. The Alabama-born mariner lives in his native state in the city of Mobile. GEORGEM. COLLIER, 56, is a native of Pasadena, Texas. Boatman Collier started his SIU career L---~~.......... in 1963 in the port of Houston. He worked in the deep sea as well as the inland divisions, initially sailing aboard Isthmian Liness Steel Rover. A member of the deck department, Boatman Collier last worked on a G&H Towing Co. vessel. He makes his home in Cisco, Texas. 1 -,.___j HOMERL. SIDPES, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Houston. A native of Georgia, Boatman Shipes served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960. The deck department member upgraded his skills at the Paul Hall Center Last year. He worked primarily aboard Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessels. Boatman Shipes is a resident of Odum, Ga. GREAT LAKES NORMAN FITTAHEY, 61, hails from Yemen. Brother Fittahey joined the Seafarers in 1965 in Detroit. He sailed as a member of the engine department. Brother Fittahey last went to sea on the H Lee White, an American Steamship Co. vessel. He lives in Detroit. AMMV Visits Piney Point LEWISS. FARROW, 62, began his career with the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Farrow was born in North Carolina and sailed in the engine department. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Cape Fear Towing Co. Boatman Farrow still resides in his native state in the city of Wilmington. HARALD SEVLAND, 65, started his SIU career in 1979. Born in Germany, he shipped in the deck department as a captain. Boatman Sevland, who resides in Lake Worth, Fla., worked primarily aboard Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessels. Members of chapters composing the Valley Forge Region of the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) conducted meetings last month at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. SIU President Michael Sacco (top photo, right) addressed the group of approximately 75 AMMV members, officials and their families. Valley Forge Region VP Don Trimbath (left) presented Sacco with an AMMV jacket March 12. The garment features a remake of the World War II-era "Battlin' Pete" merchant marine patch. In photos below, Sacco is joined by other AMMV members as well as other officials from the union and the school. GUADALUPEN. GARCIA, 71, hails from Mexico. He joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of Wilmington, Calif Brother Garcia first went to sea aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Mercedes. The steward department member last worked on the Independence, an American Hawaii Cruise Lines vessel. Brother Garcia makes his home in Honolulu. KENNETH D.ROSIECK, 65, began his SIU career in 1975 in San Francisco. A native of Pennsylvania, he first shipped on the Santa Magdalena, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. The steward department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1986 and completed the steward recertification program in 1987. Brother Rosieck, who lives in Sparks, Nev., last sailed aboard ) Seafarers LOG 17 �DEEP SEA PIOBLANKAS Pensioner Pio Blankas, 82, died Nov. 12. Born in the Philippines, Brother Blank.as joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in 1955 in San Francisco. The steward department member worked primarily aboard American President Lines vessels during his career. He began receiving his pension in 1981 and made his home in Seattle. STEPHEN BORESKI lllmll!Cl Pensioner Stephen Boreski, 79, passed away Aug. 9. He joined the Seafarers in 1961 in San Francisco. Brother Boreski served in the U.S. Navy from 1939 to 1945. The engine department member initially shipped aboard the Eagle Traveler, a Sea Transport Corp. vessel. He last worked on the Sea-Land Boston. Brother Boreski began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1987. He lived in Las Vegas. ERNEST CANTU Brother Ernest Cantu, 74, died Dec. 17. The California native joined the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Cantu's initial SIU voyage was aboard the USNS Kane, operated bY'Lavino Steamship Co. The · deck department member last worked on the USNS Harkness. El Paso, Texas was his home. FRANK CATCHOT Pensioner Frank Catchot, 92, passed away Jan. 10. Brother Catchot started his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port ..._____________. of Mobile, Ala. A native of Mississippi, he first sailed on Bloomfield Steamship Co. 's Lloyd S. Carlson. The engine department member last worked aboard Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. 's Del Mexico. Brother Catcbot began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1975. He was a resident of Mobile. EDDIE CHANG Pensioner Eddie Chang, 88, died Oct. 22. Brother Chang started his career with the MC&S. The steward department member sailed primarily aboard American President Lines vessels. He started receiving his pension in 1978 and lived in Honolulu. PHILIP CHOO Pensioner Philip Choo, 82, passed away Dec. 9. The Hawaiian-born mariner started his career with the MC&S in 1958 in San Francisco. Brother Choo served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 194 5 to 1947. He worked primarily aboard Matson Navigation Co. vessels, including the Lurline and the Manukai. Brother Choo shipped in the steward 18 Seafarers LOS department and started receiving his pension in 1985. Honolulu was his home. EDUARDO COLMENERO Pensioner Eduardo Colmenero, 87, died Dec. 4. He joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Florida, he first sailed on the Alamar, operated by Calmar Steamship Corp. A member of the engine department, he last went to sea on the Bayamon, a Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. vessel. Brother Colmenero began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1982. He lived in Jefferson, La. JAMES H. COLWELL Pensioner James H. Colwell, 65, passed away Dec. 14. Brother Colwell began his career with the Seafarers in ' 1967 in San Francisco. The Pennsylvania native served in the U.S. Amiy from 1955 to 1957. Brother Colwell's initial SIU voyage was on an Isthmian Lines, Inc. vessel. A member of the deck department, he last sailed aboard the USNS Regulus, operated by Bay Ship Management, Inc. Brother Colwell started receiving his retirement stipend last year. He was a resident of Snug Harbor, N.C. KENNETH CRAFf Pensioner J(eoneth Craft, 61, died Jan. 21 . Brother Craft served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1963. He joined the SIU in 1969 in Seattle. Brother Craft first sailed aboard the Raleigh, a Crest Overseas Shipping Co., Inc. vessel. The North Dakota native sailed in the deck department and last worked aboard the SeaLand Innovator. Brother Craft began receiving his pension in 1999 and lived in Winterhaven, Calif. MALCOLM CROSS Pensioner Malcolm Cross, 86, passed away Dec. 18. Born in Minnesota, he served in the U.S. Army from 1938 to 1941. Brother Cross started his career with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. His initial voyage was aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Yaka. The deck department member, who sailed as a bosun, last went to sea on a Michigan Tankers, Inc. vessel. Brother Cross started collecting payments for his retirement in 1979. He made his home in Torrance, Calif. GUYDEBAERE Pensioner Guy Debaere, 77, died Jan 24. He began his career , with the Seafarers in 1958 in San Francisco. Brother Debaere's first voyage was aboard a Pennsylvania Transport Co. vessel. Born in France, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Debaere's last trip at sea was on Energy Transportation Co. 's LNG Gemini. He started receiving his pension in 1986 and was a resident of Bergenfield, N.J. FESTUS DeLEON 1--;;pl!!'l"ll'•~--i Pensioner Festus DeLeon, 96, passed away Jan. 12. Born in Jamaica, he started his career in 1939 as a charter member of the SIU. Brother DeLeon shipped in the steward department and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1971 . He made his home in Baltimore. RICHARD GAMBLE Pensioner Richard Gamble, 74, died Nov. 20. Brother Gamble started his SIU career in 1954 in Seattle. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by American President Lines, including the President Harrison and President Madison. Born in Kansas City, Kan., Brother Gamble shipped in the steward department. He started receiving his pension in 1993 and called Seattle home. CLODUALDO GOMEZ Pensioner Clodualdo Gomez, 67, passed away Nov. 24. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1974 in San Francisco. Brother Gomez first went to sea on the Santa Maria, a Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. vessel. He was born in the Philippines and shipped in the steward department. He last worked ~m Bay Ship Management's USNS Chesapeake. Brother Gomez began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1999 and made his home in San Francisco. ELLIOTT GORUM Pensioner Elliott Gorum, 83, died Dec. 27. Brother Gorum started his SIU career in 1942, joining in the port of New Orleans. The Louisiana native first shipped on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Hastings. Brother Gorum worked in the steward department and last went to sea on the Sea-Land Express. He began receiving his retirement stipend in 1985 and lived in Bronx, N.Y. MAYNARD JONES Pensioner Maynard Jones, 92, passed away Dec. 28. Brother Jones began his career with the MC&S. The steward department member started receiving his pension in 1978. He was a resident of Carson, Calif. RICHARD KIM Pensioner Richard Kim, 83, died Nov. 8. Born in Hawaii, Brother Kim started his career with the MC&S. The steward department member began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1969. He made his home in Sacramento, Calif. JOHN LASKY Pensioner John Lasky, 74, passed away Jan 4. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. Brother Lasky began his career with the Seafarers in 1950 in the port of New York. Brother Lasky was born in New York and shipped in the engine department. He last worked on the SeaLand Value. Troy, N.Y. was his home. DOUGLAS LAUGHLIN Pensioner Douglas Laughlin, 69, died Dec. 7. Brother Laughlin served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950to 1953. The Mississippi native started his SIU career in 1967 in the port of Houston. He first sailed aboard an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. The engine department member last worked on the Sea-Land Commitment. He started receiving his pension in 1995 and called Jacksonville, Fla. home. Pensioner Engelbert Lenz, 60, passed away Nov. 11. Brother Lenz joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. The German-born mariner shipped in the deck department and sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions. He last worked aboard the Sea-Land Innovator. Brother Lenz, who started collecting stipends for his retirement in 1993, lived in Las Vegas. !1 _ I, J ~1 ·• Pensioner Alfredo Mora, 82, passed away Jan. 4. Brother Mora started his career with the MC&S. The steward department member L.L.--_............._~-""'=.....L..-l began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1972. Brother Mora was born in Puerto Rico, but called Bronx, N.Y. home. THOMAS H. O'BRIEN Pensioner Thomas H. O'Brien, 80, died Dec. 27. Born in New Jersey, he served in the U.S. Army from 1939 to 1962. ~~~~LJ Brother O'Brien started his SIU career in 1970 in San Juan, P.R. He first sailed aboard the Mayaguez, a PRMMI vessel. The steward department member last shipped on the Sea-Land Pittsburgh. Brother 0 'Brien started receiving his pension in 1986 and lived in Luquillo, P.R. WILLIE ORR ENGELBERT LENZ lj ALFREDO MORA ~ ESKOMAKILA Pensioner Esko Makila, 70, died Dec. 20. He started his SIU career in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Makila first shipped aboard the Ponce. Born in Finland, he sailed in the deck department. His final SIU voyage was on the Sea-Land Patriot. Brother Makila began receiving his pension in 1988 anp was a resident of Kissimmee, Fla. AMBROSIO MARTIN Pensioner Ambrosio Martin, 85, passed away Jan. 2. Brother Martin started his career with theMC&S in San Francisco. The Philippinebom mariner shipped in the steward department. He started receiving his pension in 1970 and made his home in San Francisco. MICHAEL MOORE Brother Michael Moore, 48, died Jan. 20. He joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Moore's initial voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Atlantic. The New Jersey native shipped in the deck department. He last worked aboard the Northern Lights, an Interocean Ugland Management vessel. Brother Moore lived in Paulsboro, N.J. Brother Willie Orr passed away Oct. 31. He worked in all three divisions during his career. His initial voyage was aboard a Michigan Tankers vessel. The steward department member last worked on the President Truman, an American Ship Management, LLC vessel. Brother Orr was a resident of San Pedro, Calif. LAWRENCE PORCHE awrence Porche, 50, died Dec. 15. He joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Porche's initial voyage was aboard the Carrier Dove, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The Louisiana native shipped in the engine department. His final trip was aboard the Overseas Arctic. Brother Porche lived in Baton Rouge, La . RAFAEL RAMOS Pensioner Rafael Ramos, 87, passed away Nov. 6. Brother Ramos started Ills career with the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Ramos' initial voyage was aboard an A.H. Bull Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the engine department. He last worked on NPR's Arecibo. Brother Ramos started receiving his. pension in 1978. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Brother Ramos resided in his native commonwealth. ALFONSO RIVERA Pensioner Alfonso_ Rivera, 70, died Nov. 14. He started his SIU career in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Rivera initially went to sea aboard the Dorothy, an A.H. Bull Steamship Co. vessel. A member of Continued on page 19 April2002 �Continued from page 18 the deck department, he sailed as a bosun. Brother Rivera last worked aboard PRMMI's San Juan. He started receiving stipends for his retirement in 1986 and lived in Bayamon, P.R. STANLEY SAKUDA Pensioner Stanley Sakuda, 82; passed away Dec. 28. Brother Sakuda started his career with the MC&S. The steward department member began collecting payments for his retirement in 1969. Brother Sakuda made his home in San Francisco. JAMES SINIARD Pensioner James Siniard, 78, died Oct. 22. Brother Siniard started his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Siniard's first SIU voyage was aboard Isco, Inc. 's Steel Architect. The North Carolina-born mariner shipped in the deck department. He last worked on the SeaLand Defender. Brother Siniard started receiving his pension in 1983. He made his home in Reno, Nev. ADOLF STAHL Pensioner Adolf Stahl, 96, passed away Dec. 19. Brother Stahl started his career with the MC&S. A member of the steward department, he began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1970. Brother Stahl made his home in San Francisco. FIDEVTHOMA Brother Fidel Thomas, 51, died Nov. 3. He joined the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Thomas first sailed aboard American Hawaii Cruises' Independence. Born in Honduras, he shipped in the steward department. He last worked on the HM! Astrachem. Brother Thomas was a resident of Jacksonville. NATHANIEL THOMAS Pensioner Nathaniel Thomas, 66, passed away Dec. 4. Brother Thomas started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco in 1958. The U.S. Army veteran first shipped aboard American President Lines' President Johnson. Brother Thomas worked in the steward department, last sailing on the Maui, operated by Matson Navigation Co. He started receiving his retirement income in 1992 and lived in San Francisco. GABIER VARGAS Pensioner Gabier Vargas, 70, died July 22. Brother Vargas started his career with the MC&S and shipped in the steward department. He resided in Maywood, Colo. and began receiving his pension in 1978. DOROTHY WILLIAMS Pensioner Dorothy Williams, 74, passed away Dec. 24. Sister Williams started her career with the MC&S. A member of the steward department, she began receiving compensation for her retirement in 1976. Sister Williams lived in Freemont Calif. JOERG WITTE Brother Joerg Witte, 65, died Jan. 28. He started his SIU career in Apl'i/2002 1976 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Witte worked in the deep sea as well as inland divisions during his career, first sailingCarriers aboard a •~-··J Dixie vessel. The deck department member last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Developer. Brother Witte called Seminole, Fla. home. INLAND RUFUS ATWOOD Boatman Rufus Atwood, 58, passed away July 15. He started his SIU career in 1974 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Louisiana, Boatman Atwood worked primarily aboard Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. Inc. vessels. The engine department member was a resident of Loranger, La. JOSEPH BROOKS Pensioner Joseph Brooks, 78, died Jan. 21. Boatman Brooks joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Matthews, Va., he shipped in the deck department and last worked on an Interstate Oil Transportation Co. vessel. Boatman Brooks began receiving his retirement stipend in 1985. He lived in his native state. HENRY COLLINS Pensioner Henry Collins, 70, passed away Dec. 23. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas. The deck department member was last employed on a Higman Barge Lines, Inc. vessel. Boatman Collins, who started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1988, called Orange, Texas home. WILLIAM DANIEL Pensioner William Daniel, 59, died Dec. 7. Boatman Daniel launched his SIU career in 1967 in the port ofNorfolk, Va. He first worked """"""~_......__........:::.ll on Steuart Transportation Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, the Virginiabom mariner shipped as a captain. Boatman Daniel last sailed aboard a vessel operated by Allied Towing Co. He started receiving his pension in 1998 and lived in Chesapeake, Va. a RAYMOND DEHON Pensioner Raymond Dehon, 80, passed away Oct. 3. Boatman Dehon served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. The Louisiana native first worked for the SIU aboard a Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. Inc. vessel. He shipped in the engine department and last sailed aboard an American Barge Lines Co. vessel. Boatman Debon started receiving his retirement stipend in 1983. He lived in his native state. Dec. 9. He joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he shipped in the deck department. Boatman Ferree last worked on a vessel operated by Orgulf Transport Co. He lived in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. CHARLES HERBERT Pensioner Charles Herbert, 73 , died Jan 19. The Maryland native served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953. Boatman Herbert joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Baltimore. A member of the deck department, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Maritrans Operating Partners, L.P. Boatman Herbert started receiving his pension in 1990. He made his home in Pasadena, Md. passed away Oct. 13. The deck department member worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Luedtke Engineering Co. ROBERT MELWING Brother Robert Melwing, 81, died Sept. 13. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1945. Brother Melwing joined the Seafarers in 1980 in Long Beach, Calif. and sailed in both the Great Lakes and inland divisions. He first worked aboard a Crowley Towing & Transportation-Wilmington/Long Beach vessel. A member of the deck department, the Canton, Ohio native last sailed on the Indiana Harbor, an American Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Melwing resided in Ruskin, Fla. Editors Note: The following brothers and sisters, all members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, passed away during 1001. Their names .appear alphabetically and according to the month in which NMU Pension Trust administrators were notified of their deaths. DATE OF DEA'llt Aug.6 DATE OFl>EATH Aug. 7 Aug.14 Aug.16 July5 June 21 June 19 May17 July 12 Juty24 June4 Aug.3 July22 Aug.2 June 15 JUiy 27 Juae21 9 July 25 J" MICHAEL O'DONNELL July; 19 Pensioner Michael O'Donnell, 58, passed away Dec. 3. He started his SIU career in 1963 in Detroit. Boatman O'Donnell also served in the U.S. Army. Born in Cleveland, he shipped in the deck department and last worked on a vessel operated by Great Lakes Towing. Boatman O'Donnell started receiving retirement payments in 2000. He lived in Cleveland. Ju~17 July 1gJune 30 July 9 July 25 July 15 June 13 M15 """ 2 GREAT LAKES BERT CHAPMAN Pensioner Bert Chapman, 97, died Jan. 27. Brother Chapman began bis career with the Seafarers in 1959 in Detroit. Born in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Gartland, including the Sullivan Brothers and the JC. Miller. The engine department member began receiving stipends for his retirement in 1970. He made his home in Ishpeming, Mich. LEONARD CLARK Pensioner Leonard Clark, 85, passed away Dec. 28. Brother Clark joined the Seafarers in 1961 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Born in Montana, the deck department member worked primarily aboard Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. vessels, including the Lemmerhirt. ·He began receiving his pension in 1978 and resided in Bonita Springs, Fla. HARRYKAWKA Pensioner Harry Kawka, 77, died Oct. 31 . He began his SIU career in 1968 in Chicago. Brother Kawka served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1946. He first sailed aboard the Southdown Challenger, operated by Cement Transport Co. The New York native worked in the deck department and sailed in both the Great Lakes and inland divisions. He last worked on American Steamship Co. 's Charles E. Wilson. Brother Kawka started collecting his retirement in 1990. He made his home in Roosevelt Island, N. Y. CYRUS FERREE III LAWRENCE McCOY Boatman Cyrus Ferree Ill, 46, died Brother Lawrence McCoy, 67, October 2001 August 2001 Felix Alicea Michael Allen George Anderson Osvaldo Baetancourt Jose Barahona Joseph Bird John Blount Theodore Bratsos Ernest Clark Mack Cosby Ernest Curry Melvin Evens Jose Garcia Luis Gatoux Joseph Giaccone Robert Gill James Gillespie Manuel Goncalves Alfred Gottschalk August Harmel Albert Harris Forest Harris Homer Kinman Roland Kirby Louis LaPlace Clifton Lee May7 Aug 8 July 23 Aug 11 Aug4 Aug 2 June 21 July 24 Aug 20 July 25 Aug 20 Aug 18 Aug 12 Aug.12 Aug 12 Aug 8 Aug 4 Aug_14 Aug.10 July 27 Aug.18 Aug_9 July 30 July 8 July 17 June 24 T. Lopez July 15 George Martell Esteban Melendez Stafford Mosley Epifania Nolberto Thomas Puharic Francisco Ramos Collins Redmond Herbert Reeves Aug. 10 July 20 Aug. 7 July 23 Aug.17 April 13 Aug.3 Aug.11 Estanistao Abayan Helge Abrahamson Oelane Atkinson Francis Banks William Beasley Ronald Bender Willie Bergans Zenon Bonilla Robert Boyd Vann Bridgeford Edward Broaster John Broddie Charles Bugelli David Buren Pedro Casco John Crimmins Arthur Cyprien C. Dameron Peter Daraio Harry DeMarco Constantine DeRousset Margarito Estrada Dallas Ford Andrew Gardner Valenti Gowlash William Harper Eddie Johnson John Jones John Khan James King Antero Lopes Jose Luna William Mauri Joseph Mazzei John McDougall Norton Mitchell George Ortiz Pedro Pabon Remi Rosario Albert Seiden Floyd Steele William Thomas Donald Vargas Marvin Venable Oscar Vidal Willtam Warbington Earl West John Wisecup Aug. 11 Sept4 Oct.1 · oct.23 Oct.8 Oct.6 Oct.13 Sept.20 Oct.5 Oct. 17 Sept.5 Sept. 23 Oct. 18 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Sept 15 Sept 29 Oct.25 Sept. 28 Aug.20 .. Oct. 19 Sept. 22 Sept. 7 Oct.9 Aug.20 Oct. 20 Oct.1 Oct.20 Sept. 10 May 1 Sept. 11 Oct 16 Oct.17 Sept 17 Oct. 10 Oct.13 Sept 26 Oct.3 Oct. 22 Oct. 12 Sept26 Sept. 7 ~pt.19 Oct. 22 Feb. 1 Sept. 27 Oct.4 Sept. 25 Seafarers LOG ., 19 > �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 writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) SIU Formed Foundation For Good Life at Sea This letter of appreciation is 30 years overdue. I joined the SIU in 1967. From that period on, my life would never be the same. My life took on a very positive approach, not only financially, but also it gave me a sense of adventure that is lacking in most professions today. The men I met aboard ship became my teachers, not only in seamanship, but also in life -men like John Ibraham, Phil Roshee, Gene Nichelson-sailors of distinction. Men like Bosun Scotty Burn and Bill Mortier, who could splice wire like it was string. Many people were led to believe that seamen were ill-mannered and illiterate. But they were wrong. They didn't know that reading was probably the favorite pastime aboard ship. Most seamen could converse on a variety of topics. The financial benefits of being a seaman were overshadowed by the sense of adventure. I left the SIU in 1977 after getting my mate's license, but it was the foundation of my years with the SIU that made me a sailor in the old tradition. Samuel P. Lesko Sarasota, Fla. (Editors note: Samuel Lesko retired from the MM&P in 1999.) •strong U.S. Fleet Yitai to America' This headline, from the January LOG, reminds me of Yogi Berra's "deja vu all over again." The vision of a strong U.S. fleet has been seen for so many years that some people believe it will happen if they think about it long enough. This headline came right on the heels of laying up our last oceangoing passenger ship and adding more foreign-built vessels to our Maritime Security Program. President Eisenhower said the U.S. never again should be caught relying on foreign shipping. President Johnson made an inaugural pledge to draft a realistic policy to revitalize America's merchant fleet. . . . President George W. Bush said, "I will seek to provide the conditions under which the American maritime industry can compete and grow in the 21'' century." These are just a few quotes from the top guys. Many lesser politicians have all had their say about a "strong U.S. fleet." It simply ain't gonna happen unless dedicated people get to the bottom of the problem and rebuild our maritime industry along economic lines. Next year we will read in your paper: "AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department: Strong U.S. Fleet Vital to America." Cal Bourke Walnut Creek, California JFK and the Twin Towers (Editors note: The writer is the medical director at Occupational Health Services in Brooklyn, NY., a facility utilized by SIU members.) 20 Seafarers LOS The event will be remembered better than the date. It will be a date in history like November 22, 1963. Everyone remembers what they were doing and where they were when they heard the NEWS. On that date, John F. Kennedy was shot. I was in the library at Henry Grady High School in Atlanta. Everyone was crying, and th~ country was thrust into a state of shock. This time it was different. Not only one person was brutally murdered on September 11 , 2001. On this ignoble date, thousands were murdered amid airplane crashes, crumbling buildings and shattered lives. No one would have believed the story the preceding day. Two ordinary airplanes could topple the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and a third airline could crash into the Pentagon. We would all say, "IMPOSSIBLE!" It happened. I heard the news while listening to the "eye in the sky" traffic report on the way to work shortly before 9:00 a.m. The helicopter reporter interrupted his report to exclaim, "There appears to have been an explosion at the north tower of the World Trade Center." That this was not an accident was confirmed when about 20 minutes later a second plane crashed into the south tower. Shortly thereafter a third plane crashed into the Pentagon, and a fourth plane crashed in a rural area near Pittsburgh. I am a physician in Brooklyn, New York. When I reached my office, the staff was listening to the radio and the patients were no longer interested in their medical appointments. Several of us went to the roof of the building to witness a scene of horror. The first plane appeared to have struck one of the buildings at about the 80th floor and the other at about the 60th floor. Plumes of fire and smoke were billowing from the site. I reached for my camera only to learn of its dead battery. While on the street returning with my new battery, people started shouting on the street and from surrounding buildings. There was crying and successive "Oh my God!" "Oh my God!" When I reached my perch on the roof of the building, I saw only a column of smoke and dust where the south tower formerly stood. I thought only the floors above the crash site toppled over. The news on the radio was unimaginable-the entire 110 stories of the World Trade Center lay in ruins. About an hour later the twin lay next to its mirror image. UNBELIEVABLE! I heard the call for physicians to report to St. Vincent's Hospital to aid in treating thousands of expected injuries. As I am a runner and have jogged to the World Trade Center round trip from my office, it was difficult to rationalize the "I can't get there" excuse. I packed up two backpacks of medical supplies including surgical masks for the incredible amount of dust and smoke I could see from about three miles away. I then called my wife to advise her of my plans. She only voiced a religious objection to my excursion and made me promise that I, a descendent of the priestly family of Aaron (brother of Moses) who should not be in contact with bodies, would call our Rabbi and ask bis opinion. I did call the Rabbi's office; the secretary said he was not in. I was now in compliance with my spouse's wishes. I then went to the fire station next to my office only to find nobody home. Every available squad in the city bad been called to the scene. Next I went into Dixon•s Bike Shop and requested a bike, lock and helmet as I was going to the disaster to render medical aid. These items were happily supplied, despite my admonition of possibly not returning them. "Just go," I was advised. I loaded up my gear and took off for the Brooklyn Bridge. As my bike left the curb, my bookkeeper, a recent refugee from Croatia to the freedom of America, accosted me with tears in her eyes, "We are with you and appreciate what you are doing. Good luck." People covered with white dust and ash were coming from the city as I approached the bridge. I was directed to a bus transporting medical personnel at the foot of the bridge. Most of the people on this bus were attending a convention for emergency medical responders at the Brooklyn Marriott Hotel. They were from Canada, Iowa, North Carolina, Vermont and other serene sounding places. "Welcome to New York," I said. The other side of the bridge was a war scene. Ash and dust two inches thick was scattered about the streets for blocks. Papers and building detritus turned the city streets into a giant junkyard. We were transported to the courtyard of the Solomon Smith Barney Building on Greenwich Street, about four blocks from Building 7 of the World Trade Center complex. About six hours later, I watched as this building also collapsed to the ground, a victim of the twin tower collapse and uncontrolled fires. We had everything we needed at our critical care site. Our "MASH" unit included tables to use as beds, police tape tied to building columns for IV poles, Oxygen cylinders, bandages, bum dressings, and a large array of support personnel, including clergy and crisis counselors. There was only a shortage of survivors. Our critical care area did not have a single patient. More than 25 ambulances were waiting to transport our patients who never materialized. The city sent electricians to provide floodlights for our medical unit. Bottled water by the case was donateq along with fresh deli. The facilities of the Smith Barney building were available for our use. An elderly neighborhood lady came to us with her combination shopping cart/walker to donate clean towels. Our medical unit remained puzzled. Where were all the survivors going? After being "ready" for about eight hours, I was now ready to leave. I grabbed my now empty backpacks and rode my commandeered mountain bike back to Brooklyn over the Manhattan Bridge. The news reports answered my questions about survivors. There were very few presenting themselves four hours after this terror first struck. St. Vincent's Hospital, the primary designated receiving area, only reported two new patients from l 0:00 p.m. the evening of the disaster to 4:00 a.m. the next morning. The following day I learned that 12 firemen from the fire station next to my office were among the 300 missing fire fighters. I watched the horror on TV with the rest of the country. People plunging 80 floors to their deaths. Live video of both planes crashing into the Towers. What a nightmare! Five thousand people missing and presumed dead. Particularly disheartening was the interview with the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, a firm that lost 700 employees. The 1,500 children of this firm want to know where their daddies are. The wives want to know where the next paycheck is coming from. Now it is personal. The country wants to know why. JFK advises, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." And the collective conscience of the country sings "God Bless America." Arnold Berlin, MD FACP Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Weill Medical College of Cornell University 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 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, 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. Aprll2002 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Recertification The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. from May through December 2002. All programs are geared to improve the job skiJls of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritimeindustry 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 wrn 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. Bosun October 7 November 1 Steward July 8 August 2 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Oiler September 16 November 11 October 25 December 20 QMED - Junior Engineer September 30 December 20 Welding May 6 June 10 July 1 August 19 September 23 October 21 November 18 May24 June 28 July 19 September 6 October 3 Novembers December 6 Marine Electrical Maintenance I June 17 July26 Deck Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman May 13 September 30 October28 June7 October 25 November 22 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* June24 July 15 August 19 September 23 October 14 June 28 July 19 August23 September 27 October 18 Bridge Resource Management (BRM) ~ Inland Julyl September 30 October 21 November 11 December9 July5 October4 October 25 November 15 Decemberl3 ·• Bridge Resource Management (BRM)- Unfunited* May6 August26 May IO August 30 (*mUJ1 have radar uttlimited) (*prereqJtiSµe r~uired) Safety Specialty Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting May6 October 7 December 2 May17 October 18 December 13 Government Vessels May27 July8 September 23 June 14 July 26 · October 11 July 15 December 2 July 26 December 13 August 5 September 23 October 28 August 9 September 27 November 1 May:.:t3 May 17 May24 M.-y,31 June 7 . June 21 June 28 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* (*must have basic fire fighting) Tankerman (PlC) GMl>ss'/simulator) May31 May20 July8 October7 ··November4 December 2 · .·;~ffeboaiman/Water Survival July 19 October 18 ~ No~~mberlS December 13 Basic Fire Fighting!STCW May20 May27 .June 3 · May13 :May24 September 16 October 14 September 27 October 25 June 10 June14 July 15 August 19 September 36 October 28 July Augnst23 October4 November 1 JuneJ9 . Radar Barge~ (*must have basie fire fighting) August 14 June 17 June 24 . July :1 July 8 July 15 August S STCW Medical Care Provider Steward Upgrading Courses Jan'!~!~. 1. July l2 July 19 ;\.ug.~st .9 · August 12 · _ August 16 (more will be announced next month) June7 Galley Operations/Advanced Galley O~erations modules start ~ eYery week beginni11g ~~nuary 7. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginning Ju~<S May20 August 12 October 21 May24 August 16 October 25 Academic Department Courses 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, ,£0WT,. Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction t~ compl!~~r.s co~rse will be self-study. -···-~£:..:·.:.......... -·-·-·-·-: -·-·-·-·-~-·-·-·-·-··-··-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·:_.,_.-..._,_.,_._,_~·-·-·---·~·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·- UPGRADING APPLICATION 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, 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 application. The Payment should be made with a money order only. payable to LMSS. BEGIN DATE COURSE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Deep Sea Member D If the following END DATE Date of Birth _ _ __ __ _ __ Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D 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? DYes DNo If yes, class# _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course(s) taken - -- - - - - -- -- - - - - - - -- -- - Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: Primary language spoken Apri/2002 D Yes D No CPR: D Yes DNo -----------~ Date Off: SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 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, P.O. 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. 4102 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Able Bodied Seaman - Seafarers who successfully completed the AB course March 1 are (in alphabetical order) Jeff Bruton, Bernard Clark, Mark Cooper, Hector Cumba, John Daunoras, Christopher Dunn, Trevorous Ellison, Sean Farra, Kenney Gaston, Willie Harrington, Travis Hosea, Harlan Hulst, Ronnie Jackson, Michael Knitter, David Lund, David Martz, Abraham Medina, James Morris, Isaac Spencer, Michael Thomas and Joseph Tier. Able Bodied Seaman - Also in the course which graduated March 1 are (in alphabetical order) Jess Chalker, Christopher Dionio, Paul Gohs, James Hall, Jason Hudkins, Uverna Johnson, William Jordan, Anthony Lieto, Cesar Lopez, Keolamauloaohawaiiloa Mowat, Robert O'Neal, Anthony Pace, Robert Stellon, Gary Toomer, Zachary Toye, Bruce Weathers and Jomo Young. Third Mate - Upgrading Seafarers completing the third mate course in April are (from left, kneeling) Christopher Kalinowski, Eddie Townsend, (standing) John Shivers, Lee Gulley, Mark Stabler, Frank Gray, Stephen Blanchard, Stacy Harris (instructor), Edward Hervias, David Hawkins and William Buhrig. Government Vessels - Graduating from the government vessels course Feb. 22 are (in no particular order) Andy Cukasiewicz, Richard Gould, Niven Hurlston, George Gauggel, Darnell O'Hara, Leander Garrett, Geoffrey Denesse, Mihail Bruck, Tavis Almer, Matthew Kloxin, Anthony Jones, Melvin Espaillat, Jose de Souza Jr., Sidnei Barboza, David House, Dain Medow, Thomas Almodovar, Roger Abramson, Marvin Smith, David Wakeman, Brian Robison, Vicente Magbanua, Charles Lewis , Theresa Ballard, Barry Mccaslin II, Samuel Garrett, Alex Przytulski, Edward Hoover, David Henson, Justo Lino, Erik Lingren and Randall Kramer. ARPA- Upgrading SIU members who enhanced their skills in automatic radar and plotting aids in the course, which ended March 1, are (from left, front row) Phillip Inman, Stella Zebrowski, James Dixon, (standing) William Heu, Lee Henry and Bill Harvell. WeldingInstructor Buzzy Andrews is flanked by his students in the welding class, which graduated Feb. 22. They are Jessie Bongolan (left) and Salvador Baclayon. Any student who has registered for a class and finds-for whatever reason-that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Computer Lab Classes Recent graduates of the computer lab at the Paul Hall Center pose with their certificates. In the photo at left are (from left, front row) Phillip Wright. a deck department member who sails from Port Everglades, Fla. and Brian Robison, an engine department member from Hawaii. In the back row are their instructor, Rick Prucha, and steward department member Gerhard Schwarz from New York. Both Wright and Schwarz mastered the Computer Basics course as well as Windows 95. Robison completed Windows 95 and Beginning Excel. Also with instructor Rick Prucha in the photo at right are (seated from left) Earl Hicks, who ships from Algonac, and Walter Napper, who sails from San Francisco. Both received certificates for completion of Windows 95 and Computer Basics. 22 Seafanus LOS �Paul Hall Center Classes Amado Abaniel, Hanif Abdul-Hakeem, Mohamed Abdullah, Robyn Anderson, Robert Arana, John Bennifield, Joseph Brown , Richard Cavalier, Robert Coleman, Juan Colon, Angel Corchado, Emilio Cordova, Denis Cossio, Daniel Crawford, Douglas Davies, Ervin Davis, Richard Davis and Geoffrey Denesse. Basic Safety Training Classes James Doyle, Jorge Ellis, James Fisher, Hector Ginel, Tawny Herron, Arthur Horner, Gregory Jackson, Paul Jagger, Claudia Kammeyer, Peter Littman, Warren Lombard, Harvey McClung, Michael McNally, Gloria Melluish , Ali Mohamed, Ramli Mohamed, Abdul Muflihi, Tracey Newsome, Charles Gooch and Thomas Kingsbury. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Gavina Octaviano, Lester Pace, Jeffrey Parsley, Emmanuel Paul, Roger Phelps, William Powell , Osvaldo Ramos, Samuel Reed 111, Philip Reynolds, Franklin Robertson , Roy Robinson Jr., Jimmie Robles, Gincezar Relogo, Luiz Ruiz, Allen Runnion , Hector Sanchez, Walter Schoppe IV, Cecil Scipio and Mark Smith. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Jonny Cruz, Abraham Daif, John Dassel , Sam Fusco. Cristobal Garcia, Michael Gay, Hugh Gibbs, Robert Hardin, Samuel Harris, Jason Haase, John Hayes, Robert Henriquez, Ricardo Hernandez, Joseph Jenkins Jr., Harry Kimble Jr. and Abraham Lagasca. ~ Sjamsidar Madjidji, Ruben Manalansan, Adolfo Maramba, Louis Mastrototaro, Michael McWilliams, Kevin Nolan, John Palmer, Norberto Prats, Hasan Rahman, Reyes Ramos, Ronnie Richardson , Jayson Rosario, Anthony Lenard, Frederick Saffo, Joseph Saxon, Kevin Shelby, Marcio Silva , Phillip Sistrunk, Celedonia Roman, John Nelson and Kaare O'Hara. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Ahmed Abdullah, Mousa Ali, Frank Anonsen , Guadalupe Banda, Joseph Barry 11, Jon Beard, William Belcher, Donald Benjamin, Joseph Brown, Carlos Cacho, Eric Campbell, Jerry Chelle, Harry Claar II, Brett Clark, Charles Collier Jr., Bruce Collins, Charles Dail, Earl Dail, Donald Davis, William Davis Jr. and David Gordius. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Toney Smith , Will ie Smith , William Synan 111 , Jeffrey Treadwell, Bradley Troutner, Jorge Turcios, Rene Turcios, Stephen Valencia, Michael Warren , Billy Watson, Taylor Watson , Lauren Welch , Kevin Williams , Harry Williams Jr., Franz Winiker, Stanley Vane and David Gordius. Thomas Smith , Jerry Squires, Chris Stearns, John Stolberg, Douglas Swets, Eric Taylor, James Tolan Jr., Luis Valerio, Ernesto Villanueva, Michael Vogell , Vernon Wallen, Deralle Watson, Jimmy White Jr., Stanley Williams, Wilbert Wood Jr., Kadatema Yague, Dean Yannuzzi and Kevin Young . (Note: Not all are pictured.) Seafarers LOG 23 �Pension Fund Notlftcatlons: MCS Supplementary Pension Plan - p. 10 Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan - p. 10 Seafarers Pension Plan - p. 11 Seafarers Moaey Purchase Peaslon Plan - p. 11 e Since the Gold Rush days of the 1800s, the San Francisco Bay area has continued to expand its varied operations to the point where, today, it can handle just about any type of cargo. During a recent visit to a number of SIU-contracted ships, both in the port of San Francisco, itself, as well as across the bay in Stockton and Richmond, this diversification was in evidence. SIU representatives met with crew members aboard the Admiral William M Callaghan, the Cape Horn and the Cape Hudson (all ea vehicle cargo ships in the Ready Reserve Force), the Liberty Wave (a grain carrier) and the Coast Range (a tanker). Shipboard union meetings and payoffs provided a good forum for Seafarers to be brought up to speed on the latest news from within the union and the maritime industry. These photos highlight a few of the activities on board those vessels. When you're feeling hungry, these are the men to see aboard the Liberty Wave: (from left) Steward/Baker Joseph S. Smith, Chief Cook Jorge Bernardez and Unlicensed Apprentice John Jackson. Captain Peter Grealy (left) poses with SIU Rep Isaiah William aboard the William M. Callaghan. Right: Lowell Lemm (standing) is the electrician on the William M. Callaghan. With him is the 2nd engineer. . Crew members from the Cape Horn and Cape Hudson joined forces for a shipboard union meeting. From the left (standing) are SIU Rep Archie Ware, Electrician John Ropp, SIU Rep Isaiah William, Steward Cordell Braxton, Utility Messman Kenneth Huddleston, (kneeling) Utility Messman Edison lnuman, Chief Steward Clarke William and DMAC Eddie Harrison . • Working aboard deck on the Coast Range are AB Bernard (left) and Bosun John Mossburger. Above: Bosun Paul Borg makes repairs to a block on the boom of the William M. Callaghan. Below: Phillip W. Widmer, an unlicensed apprentice aboard the Liberty Wave, overhauls the steam line. Bosun Rudy A. 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Seafarers crewed up the newly reflagged Industrial Challenger last month in Houston. The 393-foot heavy lift vessel, built in 2000, formerly flew the flag of the Bahamas. It is operated by SIU-contracted Pacific Gulf Marine for Patriot Shipping LLC and is enrolled in the U.S. Voluntary lntermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) program, designed to provide a smooth transition between peacetime and contingency operations. Pictured above, and proudly displaying the American flag during the initial crewing, are (from left, back row) Bosun Kyle Schultz, QMED Electrician Glenn O'Leary, DEU Gene Couvillion, Asst. Cook Marco Guity, Recertified Steward Kim Dewitt, AB Dave Hetrick, AB Fitzgerald Joseph, (front) AB Chris Campos and SIU Asst. VP Gulf Coast Jim McGee. Hands-On Training Buoys Curriculums At Paul Hall Center Practical training is a key component of most courses available at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, as evidenced in the photos above. The school, located in Piney Point, Md., offers dozens of U.S. Coast Guard-approved classes. Hands-on training figures prominently in the various curriculums. Page 10. Construction Continues on Hotel Annex STCW Deadline The building that will offer single-occupancy rooms for students at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa.tion is on schedule for completion later this year. The three-story structure, located behind the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum, will include approximately 100 rooms. This photo shows construction taking place in early February. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 3 CIVMAR Updates Page 4 New Ferry Page 3 Slogan Contest Page B �President's Report The Latest on STCW Within our industry, the International Maritime Organization's recent recommendation concerning the amended STCW convention was big news. It also led to more than a little confusion, both here and abroad. In late January, initial reports from London were sketchy. First, we heard rumors that the STCW treaty itself would be delayed for six months. Then came another tale: The convention would be implemented on time, but only U.S. Michael Sacco mariners would have to comply at first. Even when the facts finally became known, the situation wasn't immediately crystal clear. In part, that's because the IMO's advisory-suggesting that STCW-signatory nations hold off on detaining vessels due to lack of STCW certifications among the crew- is just that: advice. It's up to each nation whether or not to follow the IMO guideline. (The details are reported on page 3.) For SIU members, the bottom line is that this latest twist on STCW really doesn't change anything. Whether or not you technically need STCW certification right now, the reality is that you need it. It would be nothing less than shocking if any U.S .-flag ship operator allowed non-certified crew members to sail overseas. There's no reason for them to take the risk of having their ships detained by a country which, for whatever reasons, decides to stick with the original STCW enforcement deadline of February 1. With that in mind, I say to any members who need STCW Basic Safety Training and/or an STCW 95 certificate- you're late. Get in touch with the Paul Hall Center right away, and protect your job security by fulfilling the STCW requirements ASAP. Security Still at Fore The other hot issue in maritime continues to be port and shipboard security, which has come under tremendous scrutiny since September 11. (A brief update is printed on page 5.) Obviously, the circumstances that currently drive this subject are tragic. Yet, it may be another example of something good arising from the awful attack on America. Our industry has been forced to reckon with the enormous complexities that surround maritime security. It is a massive undertaking, but we're moving forward. With men like Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Min eta and Maritime Administrator William Schubert (among many other friends of the industry) tackling this tough topic, I'm confident in the results. And of course, as always, the SIU will continue doing its part, through training as well as other measures. Seafarers and Polltlcal Action For as long as I can remember, one of the greatest strengths of the SIU has been our members' enthusiastic participation in political activities, including the voluntary Seafarers Political Activity Donation (SPAD). This is something that our longtime members probably have heard again and again, but it's worth repeating, especially for the benefit of newer members, including our brothers and sisters who came aboard last year from the NMU. Political activity is the lifeblood of our union. Because the maritime industry is so heavily regulated, politics is as important to our survival as securing new contracts and upgrading. A quick look toward current debates on Capitol Hill reinforces this point. Both the national energy plan (including proposals for the safe development of ANWR) and port security are issues which may impact Seafarers' livelihoods. Additionally, talks are under way to expand and extend the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP), the cornerstone of the American-flag liner fleet. These are just the latest examples of how politics dominates our industry. It has been that way since our union's founding in 1938, and it won't change. That's why it's up to Seafarers to stay involved. Volume 64, Number 3 March 2002 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/NMU, 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, 520 l 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 © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOB 'Slave-Like' Conditions Exposed Aboard Runaway-Flag Cargo Ship Inspectors from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) on Jan. 24 reported an atrocious state of affairs on a runaway-flag cargo vessel they boarded in Cape Canaveral, Fla. ITF Inspector Scott Brady of the SIU, who said he ' d never seen anything like this in his 20 years in the transport industry, described conditions aboard the MV Ismael Express as "slave-like." Crew accommodations on board the Panamanian-flagged vessel were crawling with rats, according to Brady. The only food was supplied by the local Baptist Seafarers Ministry. From late January at least through early February, the crew-from the Philippines, Chile and Haiti-lived on rice, and there was no water for washing, even though grease and oil cover most walls, Brady said. The 10-person crew sleeps two to a bunk, with little or no bedding, according to Brady. They share a single bathroom with a shower and have an inoperable refrigerator in the kitchen. It smells of rotten food and is held closed with cord. Bare wires have been spliced together to provide lighting. Water is leaking into the living space. Crew members had hoped things would get better upon their arrival in Cape Canaveral, according to the ITF, but the ship's Miami-based owner has refused to make any improvements or to pay owed wages until the crew completes a long list of repairs required by the Coast Guard. "The owner brings us spare parts to fix the engine but no food ," one crew member told ITF Inspector Jim Given. "How can we work with no food?" Published reports say the Ismael Express ' owner, Philipe Germain, hired the crew to bring the vessel from Haiti to Port Canaveral for repairs. According to the ITF, this is not the first time it has seen these kinds of problems on ships they call "Miami River Boats." Brady said these vessels trade between Florida and Haiti, and the crew often are treated very poorly and then abandoned in Haiti when the vessel is of no more use. As of press time for this edition of the Seafarers LOG, the fate of the crew and vessel had not been resolved, although the ITF fervently was working on their behalf. Updates will be published as they become available. SIU-Crewed Pless Carries U.S. Navy Cargo to Cuba The SIU-crewed Maj. Stephen W. Pless on Jan. 16 delivered cargo to the U.S . naval base at Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), Cuba, where detainees from the war on terrorism are being held. Delivered were a containerized fleet hospital and more than 60 pieces of rolling stock, including vans, buses and field ambulances. The fleet hospital, built of container structures and tents, was a 500-bed facility equipped with a surgical suite, casualty receiving area, intensive care unit, lab and pharmacy. The entire shipment was handed over to Task Force 160, the joint-service military unit heading up the detainee operations at the base. GTMO is being used as a temporary holding facility for al Qaeda, Taliban and other captives who come under U.S. control during the war on terrorism. The 821-foot Pless loaded the Navy fleet hospital- stored in 70 containers- and the rolling stock at Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Fla. on Jan 11. It departed Florida Jan. 13 and arrived at the GTMO pier side during the early morning hours of Jan. 16. Prior to the GTMO mission, the Pless was tied up in Norfolk, Va. where it had undergone routine maintenance. Seafarers aboard the vessel during the operation included ABs Ian Ferguson, Raymond Cooley, Larry Stevens, Brian Jones, and Alton Glapion; QMED Muniru Adam, QMED Electricians Frederick Petterson and Jan Morawski, GUDE Brian Manion, Steward/Baker Douglas Hundsbamer, Chief Cook Prescillano Gamboa, Steward Assistants Valentino Vila and Ahmed Saidi, and ACU Claire Benoit. The Maj. Stephen W. Pless is one of the Military Sealift Command's (MSC) 16 container and roll-on/roll-off ships and is part of the prepositioning program. Waterman Steamship Corp. operates the Pless for the MSC. The Pless, a prepositioning ship, transported a containerized fleet hospital and other cargo to the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay. Burmese Mariner Welcomed By Brotherhood of the Sea When Shwe Tun Aung arrived in Houston this past December, he discovered that the SIU's motto -Brotherhood of the Sea--extends well beyond any perceived boundaries involving nationality or union affiliation. Shwe, 29, is a merchant mariner from Burma - not exactly union-friendly territory. In fact, Shwe's pro-union efforts for all intents and purposes left him exiled; he reports that at least two other pro-union mariners recently were given sentences of life in prison when they returned to Burma. Even one of the mariner's wives reportedly received a I 0year sentence for "union activity." Understandably leery of alleged attempts by Burmese officials to lure him back, Aung suddenly found himself without a home. He tried to get back on his feet in at least two other nations, but had little luck. That is, until he sailed to America. "When you have the chance to help a fellow trade unionist and mariner like Shwe, you do it," stated SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey. ''Nobody else could help this guy, but, with the assistance of the SIU, he's on the right track. We 're pleased to have given him a hand." Corgey recalled a moving speech by Aung during a recent meeting of the Harris County Central Labor Council. Aung described the difficulties faced by pro-union citizens in his homeland. "We just want to do what you 're doing-have freedom of association," he told the crowd. In addition to receiving support from the SIU, Aung also was aided at various points by the office of U.S. Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas) and by the International Transport Workers' Federation. "I can't thank them enough," Aung noted. "I especially want to thank ITF officials (General Secretary) David Cockroft, (Seafarers' Section Secretary) Stephen Cotton, (Inter-American Regional Secretary) Antonio Fritz and (Seafarers ' Section Second Vice Chair) David Heindel." "When you have a chance to help a fellow trade unionist like Shwe, you do it," states SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (right), pictured with mariner Shwe Tun Aung in Houston. March2DD2 �STCW Deadline Hasn't Changed Despite IMO Request, U.S. Mariners Still Need BST, Certificate Although the International Maritime Organization (IMO) basically asked flag states to Look the other way for six months when ir comes to enforcing new STCW standards for certain crew member certifications, U.S. mariners still must comply with the original deadline of Feb. 1, 2002. In a circular dated Jan. 25, the IMO, citing a potentially widespread failure to secure STCW-mandated certifications by Feb. 1, asked port state control officials not to detain vessels even if officers or crew members don 't have their STCW certifications. Partly because of separate conditions stipulated by the International Safety Management Code, the IMO recommended delaying full enforcement of the amended STCW convention until July 31 of this year. The U.S. Coast Guard (among many other nations) quickly accepted the IMO's request, but also pointed out, "The STCW 95 standards will be in effect as of Feb. 1 and will be vigorously enforced. The decision to forego detentions as an enforcement measure applies only to the STCW 95 standards regarding crew certification and endorsement requirements. Vessels may still be detained for other reasons including demonstrated crew incompetence such as failure to perform critical drills." SIU members and other U.S. mariners need their STCW credentials for at least two very practical reasons. First, U.S.-flag shipping companies have been virtually uniform in their unwillingness to risk any sort of complications which may stem from an individual's lack of STCW certification. This was true even before the Feb. 1 deadline-companies simply wouldn't accept crew members who didn't comply with the amended convention, for fear they would tempt vessel detentions by remaining on board past the cut-off date. Second, as this issue of the LOG goes to press, there is no official list of nations that have agreed to forego detentions related to STCW 95 certification. Even if such a list existed, it potentially would be open to frequent and sudden changes, thereby magnifying the risks of carrying uncertified crew members. Media reports surfaced early this year about potential difficulties for some nations to issue current STCW certifications by Feb. 1. For instance, one article stated that more than 38,000 Malaysian mariners would not be certified by the deadline. The IMO's Announcement ·The U.S. Coast Guard's Response IMO has issued advice to port State control officers that, for a period of six months after the 1 February 2002 implementation deadline for the revised Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 95), ships whose officers do not hold STCW 95 certificates or flag State endorsements need not be detained. The move comes in recognition of the fact that many seafarers have not yet been able to obtain the necessary certification required by the Convention and that Parties to the Convention have had difficulties in concluding the arrangements required to process reciprocal recognition endorsements. In a circular issued by the 33rd Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW), it is recommended that, until 31 July 2002, port State control officers issue only a warning in cases where a seafarer's documentation complies with the requirements immediately before 1 February 2002 but is not in acco~dance with the requirements of STCW 95. Port State control officers are recommended to issue the warnings to the shipping companies concerned only and to notify the seafarers and inform the flag State accordingly. Many delegations expressed their disappointment at the measure, but there was agreement that it in no way altered the implementation date of the Convention and was simply a pragmatic response to what had become a lengthy administrative process. The Sub-Committee was particularly concerned and regretted the fact that, so close to the end of the transitional period, seafarers were reportedly unable to obtain STCW 95 certificates and/or the necessary flag State endorsements required by regulation 1/10. However, it was recognised that the 1995 amendments had introduced radical changes to the STCW Convention and that these had been a significant factor in the delay. The Sub-Committee also recognised that major ISM Code non-conformities could be raised if a seafarer's documentation is not in accordance with STCW 95. It therefore recommended that flag States should inform recognized organizations responsible for issuing ISM Code certificates that, until 31 July 2002, it would be sufficient to inform the flag State of such cases when assessing compliance with the ISM Code. Certificate-issuing Parties and flag Administrations were urged by the Sub-Committee to do their utmost to ensure that seafarers are issued with the appropriate certificates and necessary endorsements with the minimum of delay. The United States will follow a recommendation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that prevents U.S. and foreign ships visiting U.S. ports from being detained for lack of certification of merchant mariner training standards which go into effect on Feb. 1. The IMO Subcommittee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping ·recently recommended Port State Control authorities warn, rather than detain, vessels not in compliance with provisions of the International Convention on Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW 95), until August 1, 2002. The U.S. recognizes that a number of nations have had difficulty meeting these provisions or processing requests from mariners for STCW credentials and will observe the IMO's recommendation. Because a large number of mariners worldwide must update their credentials, many nations have had difficulty issuing the documents needed to confirm that their seafarers comply with the STCW 95 requirements. STCW 95 requirements are among a wide range of international safety standards, maritime regulations, and security matters the U. S. Coast Guard is concerned with during merchant vessel boardings. In the wake of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks the Coast Guard increased it's safety, law enforcement and security boardings and that heightened level of security remains in effect. The STCW 95 standards will be in effect as of Feb. 1 and will be vigorously enforced. The decision to forego detentions as an enforcement measure applies only to the STCW 95 standards regarding crew certification and endorsement requirements. Vessels may still be detained for other reasons including demonstrated crew incompetence such as failure to perform critical drills. Beginning August 1, vessels associated with flag Administrations who are either not signatory to STCW 95 or are not on the IMO "White List" will be subjected to increas~d scrutiny and possible detention when arriving in U.S . ports. "White List" nations are those nations whose STCW implementation schemes have been reviewed by an IMO panel of competent persons and found to have given full and complete effect to the Convention. Vessels associated with non-signatory and "Non-White List" nations will experience increased boardings, validation of crew competency, and a review of how Administrations have carried out their responsibilities under STCW. The original international convention aimed at improving crew training entered into force in 1984 and the United States ratified it in 1991. In an effort to address weaknesses in the convention the IMO developed STCW 95. These amendments established "standards of competency" for seafarers, in seven functional areas and three levels of responsibility. They also required basic safety training for all seafarers with safety or pollution prevention duties, and established new rest period requirements for watchkeeping personnel. Austin Tabin Joins NY Waterway Fleet SIU-contracted NY Waterway christened the new passenger ferry Austin Tobin on Jan. 24 in New York. The company also was scheduled to welcome two more new boats last month (after the LOG's deadline). The additions will give NY Waterway 37 ferries. Christened during a steady rain, the Austin Tobin is named after the man credited with building the World Trade Center. It was built by Allen Marine of Sitka, Alaska. Seafarers and SIU officials were on hand for the ceremony. The Austin Tobin as well as the other new boats each can transport 97 passengers at more than 30 knots. As previously reported, the ferries will be used in the company's new East River commuter service, carrying passengers from East 901h Street to Pier 11 at the foot of Wall Street. That trip will take 15 minutes aboard the new boats. SIU-crewed NY Waterway ferries transport commuters between New York City and New Jersey. Altogether, the boats carry approximately 60,000 riders daily. Seafarers Max Munnigh ·(port side) and Sal Reyes (starboard) are ready to greet the first passengers aboard NY Waterway's newest boat, the Austin Tobin. Construction Continues on Orea-Class Ships for SIU-Contracted TOTE The MV Midnight Sun is the first of two roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ships for SIUcontracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE) now under construction at National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) in San Diego. The two builds, designated as Orcaclass dry cargo ships, each will be 839 feet long and have a beam of 118 feet. They will carry 600 cargo trailers apiece as well as 200 automobiles, a 50 percent capacity improvement over existing ships. Designed for the rigors of Alaskan service, the RO/ROs will be powered by twin propulsion plants, each having its own propeller and rudder system, and will be the first ships in the U.S. powered by an integrated diesel-electric propulsion system which will achieve speeds up to 24 knots. •an:h2002 "This is the first commercial dry cargo vessel to be built in the United States in I 0 years," said Richard Vortmann, president of NASSCO. "We applaud TOTE for buildin~ these ships under the provisions of the Jones Act, legislation that has helped preserve strong U.S. shipping and shipbuilding industries for ·nearly three-quar- ters of a century." The Midnight Sun is slated for delivery in October 2002; the second vessel is due in April of the following year. <as Photos of the MV Midnight Sun under construction at NASSCO show, from the left, the port bow, the fo"rward 19-foot side port and an internal ramp headed toward final asembly. Seafal'el'S LOS 3 �Union Assists Former American Classic Crews The travel and tourism industries were especially hard-hit in the aftermath of Sept. 11 , and SIU-contracted American Classic Voyages didn't escape that trend. The company, which still is attempting to rebound, last year filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Meanwhile, the SIU has offered fairly wide-ranging assistance to Seafarers who were laid off because of the company's reorganization. This especially has been true in Hawaii. According to Neil Dietz, the SI~'s Honolulu port agent, the un10n: • Participated in two fooddistribution projects made possible through the SIU's positive relationship with the Hawaii State AFL-CIO Community Services Program. More than 200 SIU families received free food at these distributions. • Encouraged eligible members to apply for appropriate upgrading courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education so that they can enhance their qualifications for sailing aboard other vessels in the SIU-contracted fleet. • Hosted a free credit-counseling seminar at the union hall that drew a capacity crowd. Arranged through the community services program, the session included presentations on credit reports, paying bills, credit history and more. • Conducted two mailings to affected members on Oahu with updated information on State of Hawaii programs for extended unemployment benefits, rent/mortgage assistance, and COBRA premium assistance. • Assisted numerous qualified members in completing the various security clearance applications that are required to obtain employment with various contracted operators. • Promptly posts the "all ports" list with jobs available to SIU members. • Posts "help wanted" announcements for non-SIU work in the area. As previously reported, American Classic is the parent company of United States Lines, The Delta Queen Steamboat Co., American Hawaii Cruises, and Delta Queen Coastal Voyages. The company said it believes the Chapter 11 process "will allow us to rebuild our business in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and continue our proud tradition as America's cruise line." The reorganization at least initially included shutting down many of the company's vesselsthe ms Patriot and Independence, American Queen, Mississippi Queen and Columbia Queen, and the Cape May Light. The result was approximately 2,150 layoffs, including roughly 1,700 shipboard jobs. Seafarers sti 11 are sailing aboard the Delta Queen riverboat, and the company has stated it is working to reintroduce the Mississippi Queen this year. SIU efforts to assist former American Classic crews have included (below) food donations and (above) a free credit-counseling class, both organized through the state AFL-CIO Community Services Program. Pictured at the food drive are (from left) Seafarers Laverne Berasis, Tracy Crum, Julie Ann Teruya and Cynthia Espinda. CIVMARNoaces-----------------Contract Update Recently, a communication was sent to all delegates and members aboard MSC vessels from Government Services Division Representatives Chester Wheeler and Kate Hunt. The letter includes the following: We would also like to update you on the current situation regarding the union's efforts concerning collective bargaining negotiations with Military Sealift Command. As you know, the SIU and the NMU merged in June 2001. This was a historic moment in American maritime history. This event also presented the union with an opportunity to begin the process of negotiating new collective bargaining agreements for MSC unlicensed mariners. In addition, the union began the legal process that would recognize the name change of our union. To do this, we filed a petition with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA). This is normally a very simple process. Unfortunately, the Command complicated the matter by arguing that unlicensed crewmembers are employed not by MSC, but by the APMC (Afloat Personnel Management Center). MSC insists that SIU/NMU would only have recognition at the APMC/Camp Pendleton level, not at the Headquarters level in Washington, D.C. This makes no sense from a legal or practical standpoint. APMC is not your employer, MSC is. Additionally, it is contrary to the status of the licensed officer's unions. The Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) representing licensed deck officers and the Marine Engineers ' Beneficial Association (MEBA) both have recognition at the MSC headquarters level. Unlicensed CIVMARS comprise the single largest group of workers aboard MSC vessels and your union should receive recognition at the MSC headquarters level. In October, the union withdrew its petition and asked MSC to begin bargaining. While this request was made in October, it took MSC until the end of December to agree to negotiate. In the meantime, the union continued its work preparing fair and equitable proposals for contract talks. We intend to submit these Being informed of current collective bargaining negotiations for MSC members is the unlicensed crew of the Army Corps of Engineers' dredge Wheeler. proposals shortly. The SIUINMU does not understand the Command's position regarding recognition. Our unions fought for decades to insure equality and justice for unlicensed seamen and we will continue to do so. This means gaining the appropriate recognition and negotiating strong, comprehensive contracts protecting our members. The SIUINMU is confident the recognition issue will eventually be resolved in our favor. We will continue to work and focus on collective bargaining and negotiating CMPI revisions. We appreciate the support and input of our members as we go through this process and will keep you informed of our progress. and premium pay disputes. • Ensuring procedural protections for all employees when transferred between coasts. • Review and negotiation of all proposed CMPI changes. Undoubtedly, 2002 will provide many new challenges for MSC, the union, and civil service mariners. New ships, new missions and other changes will require the union to work hard to protect the interests of the membership while continuing to work with the agency to ensure it can successfully fulfill its mission. Dues Dues for Government Services Division members have been brought in line with those for other members of the SIU AGLIWD/NMU. Above left, Gov't Services Rep Kate Hunt meets with Donnie McKinley and, above right, Gov't Services Rep Maurice Cokes talks with Carlos Casanova. Below, Hunt updates Seafarers aboard the Oregon II at a union meeting in Pascagoula, Miss. Other CIVMAR News: Many Accomplishments in 2001 With the solid support of the membership, the union accomplished a great deal in 200 I on behalf of our MSC/CIVMAR members. Among many other ongoing efforts, here are some of the highlights: • Supporting measures to achieve wage parity for all unlicensed mariners. • Negotiating an agreement for the crew of the USNS Supply to improve habitability conditions and provide supplemental compensation for habitability conditions. • Encouraging the implementation of four-month tours. • Ensuring mariners will not have to stand security watches outside the lifelines of the vessel. • Assisting mariners with grievances 4 Seafarers LOG Fred Wheeler (center) is retiring after more than 50 years in the NMU. With him are Delegate Andre Black and Gov't Services Rep Kate Hunt. They are aboard the dredge McFarland in the Philadelphia District. MSC members pose aboard the USNS Leroy Gruman. March2002 �Federation Calls for SEC To Ban Enron Directors From Serving on Boards Rallying for Energy Independence More than a dozen SIU members and officials showed their support for the national energy plan-including safe development of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)-during a Jan. 22 rally in Philadelphia. The event, conducted in front of the Liberty Bell pavilion, featured remarks by U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.); Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters Pres. Ed Keyser; and representatives from other unions and local businesses. Recently, Senate Republican Leader Trent Lott said he hoped the Senate would vote on the measure by mid-February, before the President's Day recess (too late for this edition of the LOG), although the timetable for such a vote wasn't certain. In photo above, SIU members and officials give a thumbs-up for safe development of ANWR. Pictured at the Jan. 22 demonstration in Philadelphia are (front row, from left) Patrick Lavin, Port Agent Joe Soresi, Luke Wells, Michael Wittenberg, (second row) Oliver Balico, UIW Rep. Rob Wisler, SIU Rep. Joe Mieluchowski, Michael Joel, John Cameron, (back row) Jose Vasquez, John Gallagher, Jerry Foley, John Wozunk and Scott Musick. Among the Seafarers in attendance were (from far left) John Wozunk, Rob Ward, Kenny Arnold and Scott Musick. Seafarer John Gallagher listens intently as Ed Keyser, president of the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters, explains how opening ANWR would create jobs for Americans. MarAd Report Delivers Data on U.S;. Port Calls The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) last month announced the release of a new annual publication that features loads of statistics pertaining to U.S. port traffic. In publicizing the accounttitled Vessel Calls at U.S. Ports. 2000--MarAd stated the report's purpose "is to bring together data on vessel capacity and the number of vessels calling at major U.S. ports, by major type, size and age of the vessels. The underlying data permits creation of port and coastal range profiles in terms of the major characteristics Double hull tankers, including the SIU-crewed HM/ Ambrose Channel, of the active world fleet." accounted for 43 percent of the tanker calls at.LJ.S. ports in 2000. According to the Department of Transportation agency, the report "contains summary tables world fleet called at U.S. ports in • The average size of vessels that present a profile of calls at 2000--a total of 6,353 vessels. calling at U.S. ports was 14 perU.S. ports in terms of active fleet • The top 20 U.S. ports cent larger than the world fleet characteristics (vessel type, age accounted for 77. percent of the average. and size), and a three-year time overall vessel ·capacity calling at • In the auto industry, series of calls at U.S. ports by U.S. ports, with the top five imports are up. From 1998-2000, vessel type. Detailed tables pre- accounting for 49 percent. calls at U.S. ports by vehicle carsent calls at major (top 50) ports, riers increased by 46 percent. • Of the 59,955 port calls, by vessel type and. size." Copies of the report, prepared Among the notable figures 29 percent were by containership, by MarAd's Office of Statistical contained in the 56-page commu- 24 percent by tankers and 21 per- and Economic Analysis, may be cent by dry bulk carriers. nication: obtained in printed format from • Double hull tankers are that office by calling (202) 366• In 2000, vessel calls at U.S. ports accounted for approxi- becoming more prevalent. In 2267 or by accessing the mately 10 percent of such calls . 2000, 43 percent of the tanker agency's web site: worldwide. calls at U.S. ports were made by http://www.marad.dot.gov, • 48 percent of the active double hull tankers. under Publications & Statistics. Man:h2002 On behalf of the working families who lost everything in the Enron (NYSE: ENE) bankruptcy, the AFL-CIO on Feb. 4 asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to determine whether Enron 's directors should be banned from all service on corporate boards. The SEC can ask federal courts to permanently bar directors from serving on boards of public companies if their actions have served to undermine the integrity of the capital markets. The AFL-CIO 's action came in response to the Powers report issued by the Special Investigative Committee of Enron 's Board of Directors. "The Powers report shows that the board of directors knowingly authorized Enron executives to participate in the business partnerships that led to Enron's downfall. The SEC now must investigate the role of each individual Enron director in the company's collapse and move to bar those responsible from other boards," said AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka. In a letter to the SEC, the AFL-CIO argues that Enron's board failed to meet its legal obligations to shareholders and therefore the SEC must determine if the individuals who served as Enron 's directors are fit to serve as an officer or director of' another public American corporation. "Enron's directors are currently overseeing billions of dollars in workers' retirement savings in more than 20 public companies. In our view, this is an imminent danger to workers' retirement savings and the SEC must act immediately to do their part to make sure there are no more Enrons," Trurnka explained. According to the federation, AFL-CIO affiliate union-sponsored benefit funds have more than $400 billion in assets and hold an estimated 3 .1 million Enron shares. Pilot Program in Place For Health Benefits Eligibility The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) has announced a pilot program with the NMU Welfare Plan which is intended to benefit Seafarers. When the NMU merged into the SIU-a move which overwhelmingly was ratified last year by both memberships-one union was created. However, in accordance with the merger agreement, the benefits plans of each union (as they previously existed) remain separate. In the case of the health plans, eligible members who before the merger were covered by the SIU plan, continue to receive coverage under that plan. Similarly, eligible members who were covered by the NMU, still are with that plan. The six-month pilot program (which ends in July) essentially gives full credit for sea time toward members' health-benefits eligibility, regardless of which plan they are covered by. As long as a member has enough sea time to qualify for health benefits., it doesn't matter if that time was accumulated on SIU- or former NMU-contracted ships, or a combination of both. The member gets credit toward eligibility under his or her plan. The pi.lot program will be reviewed by trustees after its expiration. Additionally, as noted on page 5 oflast month's LOG, the Seafarers Vacation Plan and the Seafarers Pension Plan have announced reciprocal agreements with their NMU counterparts. Those agreements fundamentally allow members to receive credit toward their pension and vacation benefits based on their total days worked, even if their sea time is divided between companies that are signatory to the plans. Maritime Security Measure Awaits Action in Congress The Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001 (S.1214) unanimously was passed by voice vote Dec. 20 by the U.S. Senate and forwarded to the House of Representatives for its action. The adopted version contains significant differences from. that introduced in the spring by Senator Ernest Hollings (D-S.C.) and co-sponsored by Sens. John Breaux (D-La.) and Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas). The latest adaptation focuses on anti-terrorism. If enacted, the measure would, among other things: • Authorize $390 million for ports to improve security infrastructure, and guarantee $3.3 billion in loans for future infrastructure upgrades, ~ Establish a National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, • Require security evaluations and port vulnerability assessments of major U.S. ports, • Create new sea marshal ini- tiatives, • Establish local port security committees, • Require port authorities and operators of waterfront facilities to develop security plans, • Require background · checks on persons who enter waterfront controlled-access areas, and • Provide for the assessment of security measures at foreign ports. As this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press, the bill still was awaiting further scrutiny by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard continues to enforce a wide range of security measures on all ships entering U.S. ports. In addition to the nationwide measures at all local ports, each Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) may employ any security measures they deem necessary to ensure the safety and security of their particular port. Seafarers LOG 5 �Lakes Crews Busy Despite Steel Woes When the Great Lakes shipping season ended on Jan. 29, it marked the conclusion of an unquestionably difficult year. The steel crisis and, to a lesser extent, low water levels conspired to keep Lakes cargoes at their lowest overall amounts since 1991. Nevertheless, Lakes crews transported 102.2 million net tons, and SIU crews stayed quite busy in moving their share. Iron ore was the most popular commodity (47.2 million net tons), followed by limestone and gypsum (27.3) and coal (21.4). One of the season's bigger stories involved SIU-contracted American Steamship Company (ASC) of Buffalo, a GATX subsidiary. ASC and Oglebay Norton in early January announced a multi-year agreement under which they will pool their fleet operations. The pact doesn't entail the transfer of any assets. Because of mild weather, an early fit-out is expected for next season. The cement carriers tentatively were due out in late February. The SIU-crewed Iglehart heads for Toledo, Ohio. AB/Conveyorman Jeff Lalande MV St. Clair Left: DEU Charles Bearman MV St. Clair Right: DEU Richard Cole MV Buffalo Porter James Beaudry MV Buffalo DEU Frank Parnham MV Buffalo Left: Wheelsman Fred Biesecker enjoys a round of solitaire during a break that followed a union meeting in which crew members discussed an upcoming contract. When it comes to the SIU-crewed Southdown Challenger, Oiler John Cull knows his history. Cull sent the photos accompanying this text to the Seafarers LOG, along with an informative note about the venerable vessel. As the Seafarer pointed out, the Southdown Challengers extensive history includes being converted to a self-unloading cement carrier. The ship is the longest cement carrier on the Great Lakes (552 feet), and it also boasts the longest ongoing service record among active Lakes vessels. These days, the Southdown Challenger transports powdered cement from a production facility in Charlevoix, Mich. to various ports including Chicago; Cleveland; Detroit; Manitowoc, Wis.; Milwaukee; Toledo, Ohio; and Owen Sound, Canada. The Southdown Challenger first entered service as an iron-ore carrier. Today, it can transport more than 10,000 tons of cement at once. Right: Deckhands Bonita Vineyard and Ahmed Alaidaroos are part of the Southdown Challenger crew. Below: Giving a nod to healthy menus, Chief Steward Abdullah Al-Samawi serves fresh squash. Below: Detroit is the backdrop for this photo of Oiler Andy Egressy. Oiler John Cull tests water before it goes into the boilers. 6 Seafarers LOG Man:h 2002 �GLOBAL MARINER HOUSTON o Chief Cook Flory Farquhar (right) helps decorate the small Christmas tree aboard the Global Mariner. The cake below was made-decorations and all-by Recertified Steward Brian Gross to help celebrate a fellow crew member's birthday. Joe Webber (left), an engineer with G&H Towing for 23 years, receives his first pension check from SIU Assistant Vice President Jim McGee. GLOBAL LINK Preparing Thanksgiving dinner at the Houston hall are retired Chief Cook Joe Clark (right) and Chief Cook Santiago Martinez. Aboard Ship and Asbore USNS BOB HOPE . Steward James Ryder is ready to use thecomputer on board the USNS Bob Hope. SA Rafael Alvarez finishes making beds aboard the Global Link. C.S. LONG LINES , AB Benjamin Barnes AB Phillip Yaros FOWT Jason Roate PERSEVERANCE SIU Representative Bryan Powell (center) meets with Recertified Steward Ken Roetzer (right) and Chief Cook Marvin James aboard the Perseverance at payoff in San Pedro, Calif. March2002 Seafarers LOG 7 �Endurance Galley Gang .Makes F,ach Day a Celebration SIU crew members aboard the Endurance are fortunate to have Chief Steward Russell Beyschau and his gang working in the steward department. Beyschau (who sent these photos) always finds a way to celebrate each day on the U.S. Ship Management vessel, whether it's a special menu at Christmas (left) or presenting a decorated cake for one of his shipmates' birthdays. In center photo, he surprises AB Walter Weaver (seated) with a cake, and, at right, OMU James Sieger's cake is decorated to look like a toolbox. WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD --'-" WORDS ~--- ~~~~~-L_ _ _ ..._....4. .. ~~~~& APIWide World Photos Announcer Johnny Addie raises the gloved hand of Sandy Saddler after Saddler scored a fourth-round knockout of featherweight champ Willie Pep in their scheduled 15-round bout in Madison Square Garden, New York, on Oct. 29, 1948. At right is Bernie Pristo, one of Saddler's handlers. Boxing Champ Saddler Also Sailed With NMU A new SPAD T-shirt is in the works, but there's one holdup. Namely, the need for a new slogan. Years ago, "Politics is Porkchops" was the union's catch-phrase that reflected the importance of political action for Seafarers. It's a short way of saying, "What happens in the political arena can make or break not only our jobs, but our entire industry. Politics affects our ability to put bread on the table." Today, that sentiment still rings true-maybe more so than ever. A contest is being conducted to come up with a new phrase that signifies the importance of political action to the SIU membership. This modern-day equivalent of Politics is Porkchops (and no, we don't mean Politics is Microwaved Soybeans) will be printed on the new T-shirts. Details on the shirts' availability will appear in future issues of the LOG. Meanwhile, this contest is limited to active and retired Seafarers, who may submit up to three slogans. Entries must be received no later than June 10, 2002 for consideration. The judges' decision will be final. In case the same slogan is submitted and selected for the new SPAD T-shirt, the entry with the earliest postmark will be declared the winner. The winner will receive an SIU jacket, an SIU cap and an SIU shirt. That individual, along with the winning entry, will be announced in a subsequent issue of the LOG. To enter, please complete the form printed below and mail it to the address indicated. When former featherweight boxing champion Joseph "Sandy" Saddler passed away last September, the sporting press remembered him for his 103 knockouts and his well-chronicled bouts against Willie Pep. Few, if any of the write-ups mentioned another part of Saddler's resume- his voyages as a merchant mariner. Saddler sailed with the NMU in the late 1950s, after retiring from the ring. He was a gym attendant aboard the S.S. United States and also briefly worked for the union in a shoreside capacity. Saddler passed away in his sleep Sept. 18, 2001, at age 75. He died at the Schervier Nursing Care Center in the Bronx, where he had spent his final years. Saddler suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Born in Boston and raised in Harlem, Saddler became a pro boxer in 1944, at age 17. He defeated Pep for the featherweight title in 1948. Saddler's days in the ring ended because of an eye injury he sustained in 1957 as a passenger in a taxi. His career record was 144-16-2, and his 103 knockouts are the most of any featherweight champ. Saddler won three of four fights against the heralded Pep. r----------------------------------------------------------------------------, NAME THAT T-SHIRT CONTEST Here are my ideas for a new SPAD slogan: (You may submit up to three ideas) 1. 2. 3. Name: Address: Telephone Number: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ D I am an active Seafarer D I am a retired Seafarer Send completed form to SPAD Slogan Contest, Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. L---------------------------------------------------------------------------B Seafarers LOG AP!Wide World Photos Saddler (left) delivers a punch to the jaw of Charles Riley during a 1Ground fight in November 1950. Saddler won the bout by decision. March2002 �A Shipboard Learning Experience In the September and November 2001 issues of the Seafarers LOG, Pensioner Walter Karlak wrote about catching his first two ships-the SS Greeley Victory and the North Platte-both on runs to the Persian Gulf. What follows is a continuation of his learning experiences aboard ship and of his seafaring adventures. W eeks went by since my last voyage. There was nothing much to do but hang out in a pool hall all day. I found myself thinking about shipping again. The union rules stated that a member had to ship out within 90 days of his last trip to keep his shipping card active-or reregister. My card was getting near the expiration date, so each morning I'd go down to the hall on Beaver Street before the 9 a.m. call and stay until after 4 p.m. for a possible pier head jump, which meant that a member was getting off a ship at the last minute and needed a replacement. I believe it was in October 1951 that the T-2 tanker Paoli needed three wipers. So, along with John St. John and Jimmy Vitale, I got one of those jobs. The ship was going, where else, but India. It seems I was destined to be an India Run man. St. John's father drove us to Linden, N.J. As we neared the port, we could first smell and then see the huge stacks burning off gases. We boarded the ship and were shown to our room, which was huge. We were given bedding, etc., and the next day we turned to doing whatever the first engineer told us. The vessel finished loading in New Jersey, and we headed to Aruba to complete the load. A T-2 tanker, at that time, was a giant of a ship. Compared to today's tanker, though, it is a dwarf. At that time, tanker articles were for 18 months. That meant I had to remain on board until the ship returned to a U.S. port or pay off in a foreign country under mutual consent-and pay my fare back to the U.S. as well as the replacement's fare to the ship. As we left New Jersey, I was surprised at how smooth the sailing was. With this full load, the ship went right through the waves rather than riding them up and down. Aruba was a nice place for a stopover, and everyone enjoyed the sandy beaches. After completing the load, we headed for India by way of the Suez Canal. I can't recall how long it took to reach Port Said, the entrance to the Suez Canal, where, as in the past, we anchored while awaiting more ships to form a convey. Again, the bumboats were alongside to sell their wares. This was my third time through, and I already had gotten to know a few of them by name. Once through the canal and into the open seas, it was cooler-which was a relief to everyone, most of all the engine department members. Throughout my career with the SIU, I felt that my fellow crew members were like one big helpful family. This was particularly true on the Paoli. I was s s PAOU · · wno aY OMPANY ams so.vKE 01L c 16,600 10N 1ANKEk O\'/NlD ANO Of }.iR.VlAL'l'ER A.KiUUJ.K• Of.AenlA PINEIU'PLB JUIC~ Pi.clde:5 & Olives Cream o! Tomato Soup S . Grav-:r - Cranberrey auce t 'furkey - Dresswg Roas . • • Hain Ii Pineapple Sauce Ba.keel. Virgl.IUa Roa.st Bee! & o.ravy Bu.ttred Brocoli ).lash@(! Potatoes Candied SVleet Pot. - Gr,Peas _ Hot Rolls "'·-• 8 lila:ihed ..u..-.u.P . Pie lU.nce }.lea.ta Pie - • """t' &: C00ki.es - Cake Ice Cream · h Peaches _ Appricots ' C die & Nuts - Fres nst. an Coffee * Tea. Orange & Apples ~ "'·-kin ~-.!.:-------------Stevia.rd. SlU steward departments, even back in 1951, went out of their way to make the holidays special, as is evidenced in this Thanksgiving Day menu from aboard the Paoli. March2002 just 21 years old-out to see the world-out to party. I never thought of upgrading. But then a couple oilers kept after us three wipers and urged us to make rounds with them, showing us the ropes in being an oiler and an FOWT. As we checked the temperatures and recorded them, I was told to use the back of my fingers (which are very sensitive) to feel the motors. The oilers explained the oil system and the FOWTs talked about the steam and water cycle and its purpose. I'd take notes, change burners, clean. It was a good feeling to actually get hands-on training. Reading from a book is good, but there's nothing like actual experience. To this day, I'm grateful to them-and others-who took the time to teach me other ratings on my own time. I will never forget them. The members today have the Paul Hall Center in which to learn. In my time, we had to do it on our own, either aboard ship with the help of other crew members or pay some school ashore to attend classes. Today's members should always be grateful for the schooling they receive. It can help them in their jobs at sea and even after they leave the SIU for whatever reason. This was the first time I was away from home over the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holidays. And while it was a bit gloomy at first, thinking of my mom's roasted turkey and homemade stuffing, the steward department went all out to bring us the spirit of home. They really took pride in their meals and in making the holidays special. After arriving at the mouth of the river to Calcutta, India, we waited for a pilot to take us to where the cargo was to be unloaded through long pipes to huge tanks nearby. I watched as women carried five-gallon tin cans of gasoline on their heads with only a cushion between their heads and the cans, going back and forth all day long. I thought about how we live in the USA and what different lifestyles exist around the world. Sometimes, when we ate astern, we would see birds circling above for scraps of food. We'd toss up bits and pieces and watch them swoop down and catch them. One took a scrap from the fingers of one of us; that's how close they came. Once the cargo was discharged, we headed for Bahrain for a full load. Again, it was a smooth ride, cutting through the heavy seas. After the ballast tanks were pumped out, cargo was then loaded for Durban and Cape Town, South Africa. In Cape Town, I went ashore with Frank LaRosa, John St. John and Jimmy Vitale. Since it was our first time, a steer (someone who takes you where by Walter Karlak you want to go) latched on to us, talking about a place to have drinks, etc. LaRosa urged us onward, so we all followed the steer. Well, it was true; there were women, drinks, soda and music. But it was-of all places-a seamen's mission, the Flying Dutchman. As a grade school student, I had read about Table Mountain in Cape Town. And now I was seeing it. Years later, on a trip aboard the Robin Hood, I actually got to the top of the mountain. What an unbelievable, beautiful view. We departed Cape Town empty, heading for Beaumont, Texas-a trip of about three weeks. All this time, the oilers and FOWTs were teaching us their jobs. When we got off in Beaumont, the three of us wipers went to Port Arthur to take the test-and passed. Now, with an FOWT and oiler's ratings, I felt like a million bucks-and wanted the world to know it. We caught an express bus home to New York, thinking an express route would be a short ride. Boy, how wrong I was. It took something like 4Yi days. The first few hours gazing out the window at the view were fine. But after being cooped up in the same seat and position, it became unbearable, even though we able to get off for Yihour breaks at various times. As we neared the Lincoln tunnel, the Empire State Building was a welcomed sight. After that trip, I swore never to travel by bus any great length again. Trains were just fine. Within a week, I went to the hall to register for a ship. There were two changes this time. The first was that the hall was now in a converted public school in Brooklyn. The second was that I was now in Group 2, not Group 3. It felt good knowing that I now had a choice of an oiler's or FOWT job that book members refused. The new hall was quite something. The shipping board was so big and listed the three departments and the names of the ships, their companies and their runs. There were spaces where a number was placed as to how many men were needed under each department aboard each ship. There were many chairs and tables in the new hall for members to play cards or pass the Now 71 and an SIU pensioner, Walter Karlak was just 21 when he began his career in the SIU. He is pictured here aboard the deck of the Paoli in late 1951. time while waiting for a job call. It was an especially great p]ace to attend the monthly meetings. Whenever Paul Hall spoke, the entire membership listened very carefully. He had a way of getting everyone's attention. With a third trip now under my belt, it was time for a little R&R before shipping out again. I believe that if a member doesn't quit after the first trip, it will be their career, one from which they will retire. There's something about the calling of the sea that can't be explained. Above, birds circle the vessel in search of a few scraps of food. Below, Table Mountain in Cape Town , South Africa, is now a national landmark. The view from the top is something to behold. Seafarers LOS 9 �HANDS-ON TRAINING: Vital Part of Paul Hall Center Courses From its founding in 1967, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education has emphasized hands-on training for mariners. In fact, while the recent international trend toward practical demonstration of skills for certification may have caught others off-guard, the Paul Hall Center deftly handled the changes. Based in Piney Point, Md., the school offers the most U.S. Coast Guardapproved courses of any maritime school in the nation. Virtually all of those classes include hands-on training. The Paul Hall Center features comprehensive training for mariners in all three shipboard departments-deck, engine and steward. This includes a widely respected entry training program, plus vocational upgrading courses, academic support and more. Among the school's most beneficial training tools are the bridge and engine simulators, the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School (located on a nearby satellite campus) and the culinary lab. For more information on the school, see page 17 of this issue of the LOG; contact the Paul Hall Center admissions office at P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 206740075; or call (301) 994-0010; or go on-line at http://www.seafarers.org/phc/index.html. ABOVE: David James, Don Midgette (instructor), Jeffrey Pope and others pull a generator rotor. RIGHT: Marcus Peters chips old paint from the bow of a rescue boat. RIGHT: Antonio Torres sports safety glasses and a mask for this assignment. Don Midgette (instructor), Charles Sneed and David Vega check a generator for possible shorts. 10 Seafarers LOS Practicing first aid, Larry Childress wraps a bandage on the wrist of classmate Jon Beard. Chief Cook/Baker Kathleen Johnson prepares lunch with the assistance of phase 3 Unlicensed Apprentice Marvin Smith. Man:h2002 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JANUARY 16 *TOTAL REGISTERED AU Groups TOTAL SHIPPED AU Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Port Algonac Baltimore 2 7 3 12 24 26 10 15 14 17 8 0 8 21 2 31 31 231 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups 1 4 0 6 7 22 6 15 8 11 2 3 7 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 l 1 0 0 0 2 1 3 11 7 1 12 10 4 7 13 18 33 12 6 0 1 9 Class A Class B Class C Piney Point ............. Monday: April 8, May 6 2 11 l 4 1 Algonac ,. ................Friday: April 12, May lO I 9 3 1 8 Baltimore ................ Thursday; April 11, May 9 13 19 41 18 10 19 9 20 11 13 21 11 3 3 12 8 8 0 3 3 16 38 43 25 3 13 32 20 12 8 6 9 3 36 23 17 21 19 5 1 0 1 17 15 6 4 11 12 0 0 1 3 4 8 15 1 0 1 4 3 12 0 1 2 4 2 0 4 43 12 14 9 22 20 10 10 10 5 8 0 14 125 84 194 105 52 4 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, takes, Inland Waters 3 15 57 50 19 17 101 409 218 3 3 0 9 Boston.....................Friday: April 12, May 10 Duluth ..................... Wednesday; April 17, May 15 Honolulu .................Friday: April 19, May 17 10 1 Houston ..................Monday: April 15, May 13 2 2 Jacksonville ............ Thursday; April 11 1 May 9 5 6 12 15 135 Jerse_¥City ...........1~.Wednesday: April 24, May 22 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 O 8 18 9 7 5 11 6 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York ·~ Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Port Algonac Baltiinore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point · Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Totals All Departments Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Guam Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals FEBRUARY 13, 2002 April &May 2llOZ 2 6 5 6 6 13 2 4 li 10 2 2 0 5 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 I 0 5 l 0 9 0 1 0 6 0 2 0 5 11 4 9 1 15 15 3 3 5 l 3 6 6 22 8 10 33 28 0 1.5 5 2 7 3 4 18 22 10 3 15 1 2 5 10 0 0 0 0 4 2 4 0 2 i 0 2 13 2 2 4 9 2 17 9 63 26 44 188 0 2 5 5 13 6 12 6 6 2 12 3 106 86 49 94 O 2 1 9 11 12 9 6 12 10 0 5 2 15 0 22 19 135 0 1 1 2 3 5 2 7 2 0 4 14 I 5 3 6 0 6 4 5 4 5 9 0 16 2 I 6 14 14 0 5 11 19 7 5 6 2 5 10 1 4 15 1 3 0 11 12 5 164 84 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 7 4 2 0 1 7 0 0 1 2 5 0 5 3 10 1 3 0 7 0 3 9 56 l 2 l 24 8 8 o· 0 10 3 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 I 9 3 0 0 2 3 16 9 2 4 5 9 5 6 0 4 10 0 2 2 0 I 1 3 36 l 3 3 24 14 20 0 0 ' 3 7 1 2 13 0 12 17 4 2 4 3 8 0 1 0 3 0 4 4 0 0 l 2 0 I 0 1 0 13 2 9 0 10 3 59 254 77 53 0 0 0 0 4 7 5 3 6 0 10 0 2 0 0 3 0 2 11 6 4 8 12 3 10 5 24 8 5 15 2 10 6 6 0 1 39 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 5 6 0 113 36 36 1 8 1 2 0 11 0 42 10 6 3 2 0 0 1 4 37 25 23 60 26 42 11 17 48 20 68 4 3 4 11 0 l 7 1 7 1 3 28 26 4 12 1 5 0 0 16 7 7 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 24 2 9 0 0 5 l 8 0 12 19 1 16 3 25 0 4 21 4 13 1 37 10 159 184 3 5 0 3 2 33 509 426 353 434 19 11 0 17 15 0 8 4 22 1 27 9 4 0 9 0 5 5 24 0 0 1 0 6 3 0 10 6 33 14 86 60 0 56 300 29 376 293 151 204 907 759 648 *"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. Man:h2002 0 8 1 29 0 0 1 0 5 0 18 16 0 0 0 13 4 8 2 3 6 6 0 2 0 l 1 4 0 17 0 37 Personals JAMES LLOYD DAVIS JR. Please contact Carolyn Keen at (757) 543-9343. ERIC J OSEPH OF ELIZABETH, N.J. Please contact Suzy Joseph at (818) 509-1659. llY Gav. Pataki Signs 'Card Check' Measure New York Gov. George Pataki (R) in December made American labor history when he became the first governor of any party to sign into law a streamlined method of unionization-"card check" or "card check recognition." Pataki inked the card check bill Dec. 4 while addressing (via satellite) the nearly 1,000 delegates-including SIU President Michael Sacco-who attended the AFL-CIO Convention in Las Vegas. Denis Hughes, president of the New York State AFL-CIO, introduced him to the federation. Under card check, workers can choose a union to represent their interests simply by signing cards saying they favor unionizing. Once a majority of employees at a workplace signs these cards, they gain union representation. The new law became effective Jan. 28. "The process of unionization is not always easy and easily accomplished," Pataki told the delegates. "It can be thwarted by unscrupulous employers." Before affixing his signature to the legislation, he added, "The card check bill is an important step toward eliminating unnecessary hurdles while also ensuring fairness." Pataki received a standing ovation from the delegates. Seafarers LOS 11 �l\T1'1U monthly Shipping A Registration Report JANUARY 2002 Michael Sa«<» President AU Groups Group I Group II ' ·David Heindelr Secretary-Treasurer Augustin Tellez, /lice President Contracts REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED John F11y;ExeCJ1,ttve Vice President Group III Group I AU Groups Group II Trip Group III All Groups Group I Group II Group III Reliefs Tom Orzedlowski, ' fi'lu Pre$ident Lakes and Inland WCiters Dean Corgey, rice President Gulf Coast Nkbolas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services Rene Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at large II( HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #lC, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. 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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 Di vision: (415) 86 J-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 458 I Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 TACOMA 3411 South UnionAve., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave_, Wilmington, CA 90744 (3 10) 549-4000 12 Seafarers LOG PI CS-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the Seafarers LOG by James Norris of Manchester, N.H. The one at right was taken of the captain, maitre'd and waiters in the dining room of the SS Yarmouth, an Eastern Steamship Lines vessel which sailed from Boston to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The year was around 1951. The other photo was snapped in Okinawa, Japan in 1945 aboard the SS Typhoon, a troop carrier. From the left are Ken Paine, Jim Norris and Eddie Carvalho. Norris worked as a butcher aboard that ship. Trained at Sheepshead Bay, Norris sailed with the union from 1945 until the mid1950s, primarily in the steward department. After his maritime career, he went into the landscape contracting business. March2002 �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. ne captain and a recertified steward are among the 14 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Joseph M. Bethel sailed as a captain in the inland division while Alexander P. Reyer completed the highest level of training available to members who sail in the steward department at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. Including Reyer, seven of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. Six others, including Bethel, navigated the inland waterways and one plied the Great Lakes. Seven of the retirees worked in the deck department, four shipped in the engine department and three sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. 0 DEEP SEA RICHARD ALMOJERA, 61 , started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of New York. The New Orleans native first shipped on a Seatrain Lines vessel. Brother Almojera sailed in the engine department and upgraded his skills in 1995 at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. He last sailed aboard Puerto Marine Management's Elizabeth. Brother Almojera lives in Philadelphia. JAMES BRINKS, 61 , joined the SIU in 1963 in Houston, after serving in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962. He sailed in both the inland and deep sea divisions. The deck department member last sailed aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Stonewall Jackson . He is a resident of Picayune, Miss. WILLIAM BLAND, 60, was born in Illinois. He joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Bland served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1961 to 1964. He first sailed aboard the Amerigo, a Crest Overseas Shipping Co., Inc. vessel. Brother Bland shipped in the engine department. Santurce, P.R. is bis home. GEORGE CAL LARD JR., 64, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. Born in Baltimore, he served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. Brother Callard's initial voyage for the SIU was aboard an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. The deck department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1976. He last went to sea on the Franklin J. Phillips, a Maersk Line vessel. Brother Callard makes his home in Atlanta. MASUD ABDUL LATEEF, 64, bails from Independence, La. He began his SIU career in 1968 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Lateef served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He first went to sea aboard the Topa Topa, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked on the Stonewall Jackson , another Waterman ship. Brother Lateef lives in Arabi, La. KENNETH C. McGREGOR, 65, started his career with the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother McGregor served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1957. His initial SIU voyage was aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. The deck department member upgrad- Welcoming Rep. Pelosi ed his skills in 1996 and 1998 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. He last worked on the Sea-Land Innovator. Brother McGregor makes his home in San Pedro, Calif. ALEXANDERP. REYER, 51, was born in Baltimore. He joined the Seafarers in 1978 in San Francisco. His first ship was Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Magdalena. The steward department member upgraded his skills often at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. and completed the steward recertification course there in 1985. His most recent voyage was aboard the LNG Taurus , a PRONAV Ship Management vessel. He lives in San Francisco. MOHAMED H. SHAIE, 64, began his SIU career in 1967 in San Francisco. He first shipped aboard the Warrior, a Sea-Land Service vessel. Born in Arabia, he worked in the engine department. Brother Shaie's final SIU voyage was aboard the Producer, a CSX vessel. San Francisco is his borne. INLAND JOSEPH M. BETHEL, 61 , hails from Pennsylvania. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Bethel served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He first shipped on a Taylor Marine Towing Co. vessel. He sailed as a captain and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1989. Boatman Bethel last worked at the helm of a Moran Towing Co. of Philadelphia vessel. He resides in Richboro, Pa. ROBERT M. illEL, 65, began his SIU career in 1978 in Detroit. He first shipped aboard the Niagara, operated by Erie Sand Steamship Co. Boatman Hiel worked in both the steward and engine departments during his career. He last sailed on a vessel operated by OLS Transport. Boatman Hiel lives in Troy, Mich. DAVIDF. LAFFAN, 55, started his career with the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Rhode Island native served in the U.S . Navy from 1962 to 1976. He worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Allied Towing Co. Boatman Laffan shipped in the steward department and upgraded bis skills at the Seafarers training school in 1997. He calls Mapleville, R.I. home. JOHN N. LINDWALL, 61 , joined the SIU in 1973 in the port Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG. 1942 The first annual convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America was held in San Francisco. In addition to acting on a large number of proposals designed to strengthen the international, the convention unanimously chose Harry lundeberg as president of the SIUNA. Elected as executive secretary· treasurer was Tex Skinner. 1960 ceiling. Man:h 2002 HENRY WILLIFORD, 62, began his career with the SIU in 1969. Boatman Williford L--1-.:::..~~~L-....J worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Dravo Basic Materials Co. The Alabama-born mariner shipped in the deck department. He resides in Mobile, Ala. GREAT LAKES DAVID KLOSS, 65 , was born in Erie, Pa. He joined the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Algonac, Mich. Brother Kloss worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Upper Lakes Towing Co. A member of the engine department, he upgraded his skills often in Piney Point, Md. Brother Kloss makes his home in Fairpoint Harbor, Ohio. 1992 A loophole in maritime safety standards of the nation 1s rivers and lakes endangers the lives and working conditions of crew members aboard tugs and towboats, and Congress should enact legislation to rectify the situation, the SIU told a congressional panel last month. There is a lack of uni· formity between the requirements that must be met by individuals employed on various vessels, the union said in testimo· ny before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. The union noted that on the one hand, individuals working aboard deep sea ships and Great Lakes vessels must carry a Coast Guard document and, in some cases, a license. On the other hand, crew members on tugs and towboats plying the 25,777 miles that make up the nation's inland waterways and on boats under 100 gross tons in coastal waters are not required to hold Coast Guard documents. From the SIU's standpoint, every individual working aboard any vessel must have confidence in his fellow crew members and their ability to handle the vessel in any situation, including emergencies that may arise. THJSMONTH JN SIU HISTORY The new schedule of increased surgical bene· fits for Seafarers, dependents and SIU oldtimers was authorized by union and shipowner trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The increases are retroactive to March 1, 1960 and represent higher payments of as much as 50 percent within the existing $300 benefit U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the House Democratic Whip, attended the annual Thanksgiving festivities at the SIU hall in San Francisco this past November. Pictured with Rep. Pelosi are (left) California State AFL-CIO Pres. Emeritus Jack Henning and retired SIU VP West Coast George McCartney, who still serves on the executive committee of the San Francisco Labor Council. .. of Philadelphia. Boatman Lindwall served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. He worked primarily aboard Maritrans vessels. The deck department member was born in Philadelphia, but now calls Vineland, N.J. home. This was the first increase in the surgical schedule since the program began almost five years ago. The complete medical, surgical, hospitaJ program covering Seafarers' wives, dependent children and dependent parents, as well as SIU old-timers receiving disability benefits, has paid out a total of $997,206.39 since it began. Seafarers LOS 13 �Final Departures DEEP SEA JAMES ALEXANDER Pensioner James Alexander, 78, died Nov. 2. Brother Alexander began his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in San ..-......_.........:ii..ili:..i.~L..d Francisco. Born in the Philippines, the deck department member last worked aboard the Sea-Land Portland. Brother Alexander retired in 1983. He made his borne in the Philippines. RICHARD CASTERLIN Pensioner Richard Casterlin, 73, passed away Dec. 10. Brother Casterlin started his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. The Pennsylvania native shipped in the steward department and began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1971. Brother Casterlin was a resident of Long Beach, Calif. IVEY COX Pensioner Ivey Cox, 73, died Oct. 18. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. The Florida native first sailed aboard an Isco vessel. A member of the deck department, his final sea voyage was aboard the Robert E. Lee, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Cox started receiving his pension in 1992. Vesuvius, Va. was his home. ALBERTO "AL" FRAN IA .-----==-----, Pensioner Alberto "Al" Francia, 77, died Dec. 17. Brother Francia started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Born ........a~i£..._--- in the Philippines, he worked in the steward department. He started receiving his pension in 1978. Brother Francia was a resident of Cypress, Calif. SEON GREAVES -------, Pensioner Seon Greaves, 77, passed away Nov. 20. Born in St. Vincent, Grenadines, he began his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The steward department member began collecting compensation for his retirement in 1976. Brother Greaves lived in Foley, Fla. DAVID HESTAND Brother David Hestand, 48, died Dec. 21. The Denver native started his career with the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. ~~-~~-~ Brother Hestand sailed in both the deep sea and Great Lakes divisions. His initial voyage was aboard the JB. Ford, an Inland Lakes Management vessel. A bosun, he last went to sea aboard Pacific GulfMarine's Diamond State. Brother Hestand called Galveston, Texas home. REVELS POOVEY Pensioner Revels Poovey, 76, died 14 Seafarers LOG Dec. 13. The Hickory, N.C. native joined the Seafarers in 1966 in San Francisco. Brother Poovey served in the U.S . Army as 1--~-~=--___J well as the U.S. Navy. His first voyage for the Seafarers was aboard the Fairport, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The steward department member last went to sea on Westchester Marine Corp. 's Charleston. Brother Poovey started receiving retirement stipends in 1993. Greenville, S.C. was his home. JAMES LAWSON JOE ALLBRITTEN IRA SAWYER Pensioner James Lawson, 64, died Nov. 22. Brother Lawson began his SIU career in 1977, joining in Detroit. Born in St. Ignace, Mich., he shipped in the deck department. Brother Lawson last worked aboard the John Boland, an American Steamship Co. vessel. He started receiving compensation for his retirement last year. Brother Lawson was a resident of Clay, Mich. Pensioner Joe Allbritten, 79, passed away Sept. 7. Boatman Allbritten joined the Seafarers in 1962 in St. Louis. A veteran of the U.S. Army, the Murray, Ky. native first sailed for the SIU aboard an Eagle Marine Industries, Inc. vessel. Boatman Allbritten shipped in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in 1984. Boatman Allbritten resided in Kentucky. Pensioner Ira Sawyer, 79, passed away Dec. 19. The Beaufort, N.C. native joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. Boatman Sawyer first sailed aboard a Gulf Atlantic Transport Corp vessel. The steward department member started receiving his retirement stipend in 1984. He called Belhaven, N.C. home. J OE SPAK J OHNTAMAN Pensioner Joe Spak, 80, passed away Oct. 27. The Ohio native joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deep sea as well as Great Lakes divisions. Brother Spak's initial SIU voyage was aboard Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. 's Lemmerhirt. An engine department member, he last worked on the San Juan , a Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. vessel. Brother Spak started receiving his pension in 1987 and resided in Puerto Rico. Pensioner John Taman, 77, passed away Dec. 19. He joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Taman served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. The deck department member last worked on the Nicolet, an American Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Taman started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1989. He called Marathon, Fla. home. JOHN SWIDERSKI Pensioner John Swiderski, 86, died Sept. 12. Brother Swiderski started his SIU career in 1948 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Army and first sailed for the SIU aboard Isco's Steel Apprentice. The New Yorkborn deck department member last worked on the Tamara Guilden , a Transport Commercial Corp. vessel. Brother Swiderski began receiving his pension in 1977. He was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. DONALD THOMPSON Pensioner Donald Thompson, 80, passed away Nov. 20. He began his SIU career in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Thompson served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1940 to 1945. His initial SIU voyage was aboard a Columbia Steamship Co. vessel. The steward department member was born in New York. He last worked on the Sea-Land Explorer. Brother Thompson, who lived in Antioch, Calif, began receiving retirement compensation in 1988. JESSIE VOLIVA Pensioner Jessie Voliva, 78, died Nov. 29. Brother Voliva joined the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He was born in North Carolina and worked in the deck department. His final sea voyage was aboard a Michigan Tankers, Inc. vessel. Brother Voliva began receiving his pension in 1977. He called Edenton, N.C. home. L.,.,oj_ _ ...._......__ . . _ GREAT LAKES SAMUEL BOSSARD Pensioner Samuel Bossard, 80, passed away Oct. 6. The Wisconsin native started his career with the Seafarers in 1962 in Duluth, Minn. Brother Bossard served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1941to1945 . A member of the deck department, he worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother Bossard started receiving his pension in 1988. He made his home in Oakland, Wis. CARMEN THOMPSON Pensioner Carmen Thompson, 77, died Dec. 17. Brother Thompson started his SIU career in 1957 -~ in Cleveland. He served in the U.S . Navy from 1941 to 1947. His initial SIU voyage was aboard the deep sea vessel Del Mar, operated by Calmar Steamship Corp. The steward department member transferred to the Great Lakes division, last working aboard Pringle Transit Co. 's William Roesch. He started receiving his pension in 1989 and lived in Newton, N.C. INLAND ROY ALCOCK Pensioner Roy Alcock, 75, died Nov. 19. Boatman Alcock started his SIU career in 1970 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He first shipped aboard an Allied Towing Co. vessel. Born in Pamlico County, N.C., he shipped in the deck department as a captain. Boatman Alcock started receiving his pension in 1997 and made his home in Harkers Island, N.C. WILLIAM AUCOIN Pensioner William Aucoin, 62, died Dec. 5. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1964. The Lake Charles, La., native served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1960. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a captain. Boatman Aucoin worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Higman Barge Lines, Inc. He started receiving his retirement stipend in 1996. Boatman Aucoin was a resident of Evangeline, La. CHARLES FLETCHER Pensioner Charles Fletcher, 79, passed away Nov. 15. Boatman Fletcher started his SIU career in 1974, joining in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. The Alabama native shipped in the deck department. He last worked on a Mariner Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Fletcher started collecting payments for his retirement in 1986. He made bis home in Bay Minette, Ala. EMIL KOMINSKY Pensioner Emil Kominsky, 83, passed away Nov. 13. Boatman Kaminsky began his SIU career in 1968 in the port of Philadelphia. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. His initial voyage for the SIU was aboard a Moran Towing Co. of Philadelphia vessel. The deck department member last worked on a Taylor Marine Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Kominsky started receiving his pension in 1987. The Pennsylvania-born mariner lived in Philadelphia. ELDON MARSHALL Pensioner Eldon Marshall, 76, died Dec. 19. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1967inSt. Louis. Boatman Marshall served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945 . Born in Palmyra, Ind., he shipped in the engine department. Boatman Marshall started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1994. He was a resident of New Albany, Ind. HUBERT LANDRY Pensioner Hubert Landry, 82, passed away Oct. 4 . He started his career with the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. The Port Arthur, Texas native's first voyage was aboard a Dixie Carriers vessel. Boatman Landry shipped as a master. He last worked at the helm of a Hvide Marine vessel. Boatman Landry started collecting stipends for his retirement in 1981 . He made his home in Vidor, Texas. ROLAND SEYB JR. Boatman Roland Seyb Jr., 46, died Nov. 25. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1982 in the port of Algonac, Mich. The deck department member was born in Illinois. He made his home in Beverly Hills, Fla. JOHN WHITTINGTON Pensioner John Whittington, 72, passed away Sept. 18. Boatman Whittington started his career with the Seafarers in 1969, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the U.S . Army from 1956 to 1964. Born in Hopewell, Va., Boatman Whittington worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Moran Towing Cg. of Vi~gi!\t~ s st~_s receiving·his pension in 1992. Boatman Whittington was a resident of Claremont, Va. DANIEL YOUNG Boatman Daniel Young, 75, died Sept. 19. He began his SIU career in 1958 in the port of Houston. Boatman Young first sailed aboard a vessel operated by Suwannee Steamship Co. Born in Illinois, he worked in the engine department. His last voyage was on a G&H Towing vessel. During his career, he sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions. Boatman Young lived in Uriah, Ala. AnANTIC FISHERMAN CARLO MOCERI Pensioner Carlo Moceri, 80, died Nov. 9. Brother Moceri started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in Gloucester, L.....;..lio.-...::::..._.i;;:=:..£::...__J Mass., before it merged with the AGIWD. Born in Detroit, Brother Moceri was a resident of Gloucester and started receiving his pension in 1983. RAILROAD MARINE MICHAEL POWELL RALPH SCOTT Pensioner Michael Powell, 57, died Dec. 27. Boatman Powell began his career with the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia native first sailed on a vessel operated by Michigan Tankers, Inc. A captain, he shipped in the deck department. Boatman Powell started receiving his pension in 1999 and made his home in Poqouson, Va. Pensioner Ralph Scott, 77, passed away Dec. 23 . Brother Scott started his career with the Seafarers in 197 0 in the port - I E : . . - - - ' - - " " " - - . 1 of New York. He sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by the marine division of Penn Central Railroad Co. A member of the deck department, he started receiving his pension in 1994. Brother Scott made his home in Hendersonville, Tenn. Man:h2002 �pigcst of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space /imitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. 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 tor publication. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (ATC), Oct. 28-Chairman Jack Walker, Secretary Elmo G. Malacas, Educational Director LeBarron West, Deck Delegate Christopher Kicey, Engine Delegate Bob Santos, Steward Delegate Gary Loftin. Chairman announced receipt of new TVI satellite dish. He also stated coveralls available. If members want to be paid in lieu of day off, they should complete the appropriate paperwork. Payoff is every 15th of the month. Automatic deposits are sent twice a month. Anyone wishing to start the process should give void check (which includes necessary bank information) to captain. Thanks given to all members who donated to the World Trade Center fund. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. and of completing required STCW training by Feb. 1, 2002. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into reducing seatime requirement for retirement. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. CHALLENGER (CSX Lines), Nov. 28-Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary Brandon D. 1i~ur.1a<ru2:1 .. · nal Director Clive A.~Stew~rd Sr., 'Engine Delegate Wilmer B. Mccants. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 11 in Houston. Treasurer stated $145 in ship's fund and $71 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew held discussion on handling and care of DVDs and videotapes. ENTERPRISE(CSX Lines), Nov. 22-Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary Franchesca D. Rose, Educational Director John E. Conn, Deck Delegate Mohsin Ali, Engine Delegate Charles Johnson, Steward Delegate Don Spangler. Chairman spoke about tax allowance benefit and how it can help crew members. Secretary reminded everyone of Feb. 1, 2002 deadline to comply with STCW convention. Educational director urged Seafarers to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $49 left in movie fund after purchase of 18 new videos. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter from VP Contracts Augie Tellez read and discussed pertaining to OT, vacation time, good & welfare and amendment questions. Requests made for painting of crew laundry, chair for ABs in bridge, and new mattresses and pillows for entire unlicensed crew. Thanks given to steward department for wonderful Thanksgiving holiday feast. EXPEDITION (CSX Lines), Nov. 25-Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Edgardo M. Vaquez, Educational Director Reginald Abrams, Deck Delegate Roger J. Reinke. Everything running smoothly, according to chairman, with payoff scheduled Nov. 30 in Jacksonville. Secretary reminded crew members that they're running out of time to comply with STCW. Educational director stressed importance of applying to Piney Point to upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew happy with health and benefit plan's new prescription drug coverage. HUMACAO (NPR, Inc.), Nov. 11-Chairman Roan R. Lightfoot, Secretary Ekow Doffoh, Deck Delegate Douglas A. Hodges, Engine Delegate Peggy A. Wilson, Steward Delegate Stephanie B. Smith. Chairman advised everyone to read Seaf arers LOG as it is the official line of communication between the union and its members at sea and ashore. He also announced payoff on arrival in San Juan, P.R. Educational director talked about opportunities for upgrading at Paul Hall Center and about upcoming STCW compliance deadline. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Reminder given that USDA-approved salad bar is to continue as per union agreement when vessel is reduced to three-person steward department serving two, not three, entrees. Steward Doffoh, on behalf of crew, thanked Fernando L. Vega for wonderful work and for being good shipmate. "We will all miss him and wish him well." Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. ITS PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), Nov. 28- Chairman Joseph J. Caruso, Secretary Kenneth L. McHellen, Educa- Gemini Crew Readies to Dock Some of the crew members aboard the LNG Gemini pose on deck in December 2001 as the vessel approaches the dock in Osaka , Japan. From the left are AB Charles D. Ja.mes, Bosun Jack J. Cooper, GUDE G. Mason, AB Mark S. Smith and QMED S. Hoskins. tional Director Jose M. Ramirez, Deck Delegate Homar L. McField, Engine Delegate Carlos A. Arauz. Chairman announced ship back on Texas City to South Forida run. Everything going smoothly. He reminded crew they will need current STCW training to continue shipping after Feb. 1, 2002. Educational director urged mariners to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Anyone who needs new mattresses or pillows should check with captain. All showers to be repaired. Crew aboard !TB Philadelphia requests satellite service. Next ports: Jacksonville, Port Everglades, Texas City. SEALAND ACHIEVER (Maersk Lines), Nov. 11-Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Kenneth Hagan, Educational Director Miguel Rivera, Deck Delegate Michael H. Shappo, Engine Delegate Ronnie Hamilton, Steward Delegate Daniel L. Wehr. Chairman led discussion on STCW deadline. Educational director encouraged crew members to upgrade to better jobs at the school in Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to send newsletter by e-mail to vessel. TV reception in crew lounge in need of improvement. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next ports: Charleston, S.C.; Houston; Savannah, Ga.; Portsmouth, Va. USNS SUMNER (DynMarine Services), Nov. 4--Chairman Arthur W. Cross, Secretary lsoline Major, Educational Director Jerald Young, Deck Delegate Charles Mull, Engine Delegate Michael Hinton, Steward Delegate Greg McHugh. Chairman and educational director spoke about need for STCW compliance by Feb. I, 2002. While in Hawaii, bosun will check if those who have not taken the required training may do so while ship is in port. Everyone asked to post sign whenever wet paint is on any surface. Secretary asked for suggestions (likes and dislikes) for menuplanning purposes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Treasurer announced $352.11 in ship's fund. Crew members were informed ship will receive $50 bonus for every month without an accident. DILIGENCE (Maritrans), Dec. I-Chairman Michael Eaton, Secretary Mary Lou Smith, Steward Delegate Audry C. Flemings. Chairman announced payoff in Savannah, Ga. He urged crew members to comply with STCW training requirements by Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. Clarification requested by secretary on premier health plan for family members. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. HM/ DEFENDER (Seabulk), Dec. 4--Chairman Jam es E. Reed, Secretary Gwendolyn Shin".' holster, Deck Delegate Tan Joon. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 5 in Lake Charles, La. Secretary reminded crew about approaching deadline for STCW training. Some disputed OT noted by deck delegate. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great menu and fantastic meals. Thanks also given to deck department for good job on deck. LIBERTY GLORY (Liberty Maritime Corp.), Dec. 9- Chairman Thomas R. Temple, Secretary Romalies J. Jones, Educational Director Marcos Hill, Deck Delegate Robert C. Hoppenworth, Engine Delegate Robert L. Stevenson. Chairman stressed need for mariners to com- ply with basic safety training requirements by Feb. 1, 2002 in order to continue sailing. Educational director reminded crew members to upgrade at union's school in Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Requests made for LOGs to.be sent to ship as well as new ice cream box in pantry and water fountain on main deck. MAERSK COLORADO (Maersk Lines), Dec. 16--Chairrnan Mohamed S. Ahmed, Secretary Hugh E. Wildermuth, Educational Director Alfredo 0. Secretary Alphonso Davis, Educational Director Robert J. Hamil, Deck Delegate Eric Vonzell, Engine Delegate Warren H. Wright. Chairman noted no complaints or injuries this voyage. He stressed safety in work areas, including wearing proper gear. Secretary said he was happy to be aboard over Christmas holiday and reminded crew members to upgrade skills for better jobs working in the maritime industry. Educational director talked about upcoming STCW deadline and advised crew to think "safety" at Christmas Eve in China This photo was taken Christmas Eve, 2001, after the Defender, a U.S. Ship Management Co. vessel, docked in Ningpo, China, one of its regular ports of call. Taking in the city's sights are (from left) BR Ahmed M. Mozeb, Deck Cadet Jeffrey Kirby, AB Raymond P. Vicari and AB Frank Cammuso. (It was Cammuso who sent this picture to the LOG.) Cuevas, Deck Delegate Kevin K. O'Neill. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 31 in Callau, Peru after stops in Panama and Colombia. Secretary thanked ship's crew for keeping rooms clean. Educational director talked about educational opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $1,220 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT e ed. All ew e b rs reminded to wear hard hats when walking through port areas during cargo operations. Thanks given to steward department for "awesome job." · MOTIVATOR (USSM), Dec. 3-Chairman Edward C. Winne, Engine Delegate Sheldon S. Greenberg. Chairman led discussion of new contract from articles · in LOG. Ship awaiting actual copy of agreement. Some disputed OT reported in steward department. Recommendation made to get copy of payroll voucher two days before payoff. Clarification requested on allowable transportation. Crew members would like to have customs clear ship in hour after docking in Rotterdam. Also requested shuttle service from ship to gate. OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas Corp.), Dec. 27-Chairman Gary L. Dates, Secretary Earl N. Gray Sr:, Deck Delegate Daniel P. Seymour, Engine Delegate Linton L. Reynolds Jr., Steward Delegate Isabel Miranda. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation in keeping ship clean and advised them to get STCW training completed by Feb. 1, 2002. Secretary cautioned that those Seafarers who don't receive STCW training by deadline will not be allowed to sail. He also stressed importance of supporting SPAD-now more than ever. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on pension credits and transportation eligibility. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: New Orleans, La. RELIANCE (CSX Lines), Dec. 22-Chairman Lance X. Zollner, all times. Treasurer (bosun) stated $160 in ship's fund to be used for purchase of movies in Taiwan. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to steward/baker for a great job on holiday preparations, including Christmas tree and decorations. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEALAND PRIDE (US-SM], Dec. 16--Chairman Jessie L. Thomas Jr., Secretary Alphonso L. Holland, Educational Director Grant W. Schuman, Steward Delegate Robert Arana. Chairman announced payoff in Houston. Educational director encouraged crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $90 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for refrigerator in each member's room. Steward department given vote of thanks. SPIRIT(CSX Lines), Dec. 9Chairrnan Howard W. Gibbs, Secretary Edgardo G. Ombac, Educational Director Roger D. Phillips, Deck Delegate Andre J. Bernard, Engine Delegate Guy Leary, Steward Delegate Musaid Abdulla. Chairman announced payoff Dec. 14 in Tacoma, Wash, then on to Honolulu, where the ship will probably spend a few days, including Christmas. He thanked members for good trip and for following safety procedures. He advised them to have TRBs signed before leaving vessel. Educational director noted time is running short to comply with required STCW training. He noted Piney Point facility has good instructors and will help members attain their educational goals. Treasurer (bosun) stated $140 in video funds. Crew members approved purchase of new TV next trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks to steward department for delicious barbecue. Thanks also to chief engineer for making two picnic tables and for supplying crew with daily news from the internet. Next ports: Tacoma; Oakland, Calif.; Honolulu. Seafarers LOG 15 �Know Your Rights 'i ~ . Co eand see ow wrkers and campuies cooperate tu make goad America products. f m steelworkers to stage ands, computer tee nicians ta autmna ers, bakers to brieklayers, see killed nrurs i t•e Jes lbat prad ce tbe ' st products and semen aa eartb. APRll 5-8 Friday, April 5, 12 •a lt 1p.m. lat.· Sn. · 181., April H 11 a.m. to 1,.11. MINNEAPOLIS CDNVINTIDN CENTER FAMILY fUN • fRH ADMISSION MIRE THIN 300 EXHIBITS Riff LIS • PRIZIS Produced and managed by the Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO Scholarship Applications Due April 15 Have you been putting off applying for college because you just don't have the money? If you are a Seafarer or a dependent child or spouse of an SIU member, that is not an excuse because the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan will award $132,000 in scholarships this year. Since the union began its scholarship program in 1952, many Seafarers and their · family members have been awarded higher education grants and gone on to realize their educational goals. This year, one Seafarer will be eligible to receive a $20,000 scholarship for use at a four-year institution of higher learning. Two other Seafarers will have the opportunity to be awarded $6,000 each for use toward two years of study at a community college or vocational school. The remaining five scholarships will be presented to the spouses and dependent children of SIU members. Each of these $20,0QO awards is for use at a four-year college or university. Because the Health and Benefits Plan receives many applications for the scholarships, it is often quite difficult to determine t~e eight recipients. Therefore, all applicants should fill out the application form as thoroughly as possible and provide all the requested information by the due date. Deadline The completed applications ~UST be mailed and postmarked ON or BEFORE April 15, 2002. Some of the items that need to accompany the written application form are transcripts and certificates of graduation, letters of recommendation, scores from college entrance examination tests, a photograph of the applicant and a certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate. Also, those who have previously appli d for a S afarers Health and Benefits Plan scholarship and were not selected are encouraged to apply again this year, provided they still meet all the requirements. (Eligibility requirements are spelfod out in a booklet which also contains an application form. To receive a copy of this booklet, fill out the coupon below and mail it to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. The program booklets also are available.at the SIU halls.) April 15 is only one month away! But there still is time to send in your application. Good luck! Complete the coupon below and mail to: Scholarship Program Seafarers Health & Benefits Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. r----------------------------------------------------------------------------, lease send me the 2002 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. P Mariner's Social Security Number - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Street Address Telephone Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ This application is for: 0 Self 0 Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 3/02 16 Seafarers LOii FINANCIAL REPORTS. The carry out this responsibility. Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, PAYMENT OF MONIES. No Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters monies are to be paid to anyone in District makes specific provision for any official capacity in the SIU safeguarding the membership's unless an official union receipt is money and union finances. The con- given for same. Under no circumstitution requires a detailed audit by stances should any member pay any certified public accountants every money for any reason unless he is year, which is to be submitted to the given such receipt. In the event anymembership by the secretary-trea- one attempts to require any such surer. A yearly finance committee of payment be made without supplying rank-and-file members, elected by a receipt, or if a member is required the membership, each year examines · to make a payment and is given an the finances of the union and reports official receipt, but feels that he or fully their findings and recommen- she should not have been required to dations. The annual financial com- make such payment, this sh.ould mittee will be elected during the immediately be reported to union March 4, 2002 headquarters mem- headquarters. bership meeting to review the 2001 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS records. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specif- AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of ic recommendations and separate the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should findings. obtain copies of this constitution so TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of as to familiarize themselves with its the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and contents.· Any time a member feels Inland Waters District are adminis- any other member or officer is tered in accordance with the provi- attempting to deprive him or her of sions of various trust fund agree- any constitutional right or obligation ments. All these agreements specify by any methods, such as dealing with that the trustees in charge of these charges, trials, etc., as well as all funds shall equally consist of union other details, the member so affected and management representatives and should immediately notify headquartheir alternates. All expenditures and ters. disbursements of trust funds are EQUAL RIGHTS. All members made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust are guaranteed equal rights in fund financial records are available employment and as members of the at the headquarters of the various SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in trust funds. the contracts which the union has SHIPPING RIGHTS. A mem- negotiated with the employers. ber's shipping rights and seniority Consequently, no member may be are protected exclusively by con- discriminated against because of tracts between the union and the race, creed, color, sex, national or employers. Members should get to geographic origin. know their shipping rights. Copies of If any member feels that li: e these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members is denied the equal rights to which he believe there have been violations of or she is entitled, the member should their shipping or seniority rights as notify union headquarters. contained in the contracts between POLITICAL SEAFARERS the union and the employers, they ACTIVITY DONATIO should notify the Seafarers Appeals SPAD. SPAD is a separa e segregatBoard by certified mail, return ed fund. Its proceeds are used to furreceipt requested. The proper ther its objects and purposes includaddress for this is: ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interAugustin Tellez, Chairman ests of maritime workers, the preserSeafarers Appeals Board vation and furthering of the. 5201 Auth Way American merchant marine with Camp Springs, MD 20746 improved employment opportunities Full copies of contracts as referred for seamen and boatmen and the to are ·available to members at all advancement of trade union contimes, either by writing directly to cepts. In connection with such the union or to the Seafarers Appeals objects, SPAD supports and conBoard. tributes to political candidates for CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU elective office. All contributions are contracts are available .in all SIU voluntary. No contribution may be halls. These contracts specify the solicited or received because of . wages and conditions under which force, job discrimination, financial an SIU member works and lives . reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or aboard a ship or boat. Members as a condition of membership in the should know their contract rights, as union or of employment. If a contriwell as their obligations, such as fil- bution is made by reason of the ing for overtime (OT) on the proper above improper conduct, the memsheets and in the proper manner. If, ber should notify the Seafarers at any time, a member believes that International Union or SPAD by ceran SIU patrolman or other union tified mail within 30 days of the conofficial fails to protect their contrac- tribution for investigation and approtual rights properly, he or she should priate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support contact the nearest SIU port agent. SPAD to protect and further his or EDITORIAL POLICY ~ THE her economic, political and social SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers · interests, and American trade union LOG traditionally has refrained from concepts. publishing any article serving the NOTIFYING THE UNION-If political purposes of any individual at any time a member feels that any in the union, officer or member. It also ~as refrained from publishing of the above rights have been violatarticles deemed harmful to the union ed, or that he or she has been denied or its collective membership. This the constitutional right of access to established policy has been reaf- union records or information, the firmed by membership action at the member should immediately notify September 1960 meetings in all con- SIU President Michael Sacco at stitutional ports. The responsibility headquarters by certified mail, return for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President an editorial board which consists of Seafarers International Union the executive board of the union. The 5201 Auth Way executive board may delegate, from Camp Springs, MD 20746. among its ranks, one individual to March2002 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Steward Upgrading Courses The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. from March through June 2002. 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 Arrival Course Date Date of Completion Ahle Seaman April 1 May13 April 26 June7 Automatic Rad,a r Plotting Aids* March 23 April 27 March 29 May3 Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland March 30 Aprils Bridge Resource Management March4 March 8 . (*tnl4t l~e. ""~ar 11nl'!niJed) (BRM) - Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week begjnning January 7. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginning January 7. Engine Upgrading Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler April 29 June 7 QMED -Any Rating Aprll29 July 19 Welding March 4 April 1 May6 March 22 April 19 May24 Course Safety Specialty Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting March 18 March 28 ·. March 4 April 1 April 29 May27 Government Vessels l!nl~ited* Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* (*pnrequisiilt tefiiirtd) March 22 MarchU Aprll 15 May20 April 26 May31 Lifeboatman/Water Survival March 18 April 15 April 29 Mayl3 March 29 April 26 May 10 May24 Radar March 11 March 20 Specialty Trained OS March4 April 1 April 29 May27 March 15 ' A.pril 12 STCW Me!fj~_a!_~are Provider May20 June7 Aprll 15 April 26 March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 Aprill April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29 May6 March8 March 15 March 22 · March29 April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 Ma 3 _MaylO March 11 - April 1 March 15 Aprils Academic Department Courses General educatio_µ 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. May3 April 8 March 22 April 19 May17 June 14 (*must have basic fire fighting) Basic Fire Fighting/STCW Recertification Bosun Date of Completion Start Date Course - - - --.;_~;.;;:., .._,.__,_, .... ,_._,_,_~-~·--· ·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-~-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·- UPGRADING APPLICATION 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, 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 aQPlicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $280 with their application. The pavment should be made with a money order only. payable to LMSS. COURSE Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ __ __ Telephone _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member END DATE BEGIN DATE 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 _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? DYes DNo If yes, c l a s s # - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes ONo If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes Primary language spoken Man:h2002 D No CPR: D Yes DNo LAST VESSEL: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Rating: _ _ __ Date On: - - - - - - - - - - - - Date Off: SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE 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 APPUCATION TO: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Admissions Office, PO Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and . Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, of any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable Jaws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 3102 Seafarers LOG 17 ... �Paul Hall Center Classes Marine Electrical Maintenance - Graduating from the marine electrical maintenance course Feb. 15 are (from left, front row) Scott Lucero, Samuel Kramer, David Jones, (second row) Louis Champa, Neil Carter, Brooks Gault, (back row) Jeffrey Pope, Dwight Ward, Charles Sneed, Don Midgette (instructor) and David Vega. Water Survival/Lifeboat - Upgrading SIU members who completed the water survival/lifeboat co Feb. 1 are (in no particular order) Kenny Gaston , Abraham Medina, Eric Norales, Trevorous Ellison, H umba, Bernard Clark, Fred Litsch, David Martz, Travis Hosea, Joseph Tier, Harlan Hulst, James Morris, Christopher Dunn, Michael Knitter, Sean Farra, Jeff Bruton, John Daunoras, Ronnie Jackson, Michael Thomas, Isaac Spencer, Mark Cooper, Willie Harrington and David Lund. Computer Lab Classes ARPA-_- Completing the course in automatic radar and plotting aids Jan. 25 are (from left) Wayne Berry, Rick Cavalier, Mike Schmidt and their instructor, Mike Smith. I>: Thomas Fiorella shows off his certificates of achievement in computer courses as instructor Rick Prucha looks on. Fiorella mastered Beginning Excel and Windows 95 Operating System Jan. 18. While at the Paul Hall Center, he also completed the Galley Ops and Government Vessels courses. Any student who has registered for a class and finds-for whatever reason-that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Mark Halberg, Omar Hasson , Teddy Hendricks, Mario Henriquez, Dawn Hill , Mark Hoffman, Neville Hughes, Frank Illuzzi , Gregory Jenkins, Victor Jimenez, Kevin Jones, Romalie Jones, Amed Kety, Donald Klopp, Michael Krechel , George Lee, Carlos Lewis, Daniel Lovely, Breon Lucas, Michael Lulley, Lebindra Maharaj, Albert Maietti, Felix Martinez and Jose Mendez. Varney Milner, Max Munnigh , Wayne Naysnerski, Rusty Norman , Lorenzo Nunez-Cacho, Charles Pleasant, Steven Rivera , Priscilla Rodriguez, James Romeo, Mohamed Salem, Selahattin Savak, Eugene Scandurra, Samuel Scott, William Scott, Clyde Smith, Terry Smith, Ahmed Sultan, Michael Sutton , Anthony Townes, Joe Tuata, Julio Witty, Roberto Zepeda and Francisco Calix. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Training ClaSS8S ~ 18 Seafarers LOB Man:ll2002 �Paul Hall Center Classes Frank Sison, Wesley Smith, James Souci, Yokie Sudjono, Tyrell Thabit, Alexandru Tolnaci, Stephen Trotman, Claudio Udan Jr. , William Vargas, Luis Vasquez, Paul Wade, John Walsh, Francis Webster, Charles Whitehead Jr., Walter Wilde, Joseph Williams IV, Paul Williams, Gerald Stevens, Richard Worobey, Wallace Williams and Alfred Mcintyre. (Note: not all are pictured.) Basic Safety Training Classes John Smith, Kenneth Smith, Angel Soto, James Soto, Karl Stallings Sr., Tammie Stallworth, Joseph Stella, Eddy Stwaeard, Randolph Tannis, Dmitri Tartskov, Frank Thompson Jr., Ronalda Torres, Timothy Vaefaga, Milton Walters, Michael Watts, Gerald Wells, James Williams, Kevin Williams, Jan Willis, Wendell Wilmoth, Robert Wright Jr. and Yelena Slyusar. (Note: not all are pictured.) Earl Jones, Jessie Jones, Keith Jordan, Michael Kirby, Charles Kunesh, Oscar Lacayo-Ruiz, Delia Lambert, Mustan Lalong, Kim Lantz, Robby Lapy, Jorge Lawrence, John Lewis, Asher Liss, Cesar Lopez, Bonifacio Lozada. David Mathis, Daniel Maxie, Kevin McCagh, Lyle McCorison, Dock McGuire Jr. and Michael Fadden. Wilmer Alvarez, Joseph Arch, Johney August IV, Janet Baird, James ates, Nelson Bernardez, Glenn Bertrand, George Burgos, Dennis Byrne, Ronald Byrd, Mario Clatter, Frederick Collins, Lawrence Craig, Charles Dallas, Lloyd David , Mark Davis, Joseph Colangelo, Keynon Bragg, Juan Arzu and Mohamed Selem. (Note: Not all are pictured.) David Cort, Donald Douglas, Edley Foster, Lyn Frei, Terry Gilliland, Jose Gomez, Allen Green, Tracy Greminger, Frederick Grosbeier, Dominador Guerrero, James Henry, Timothy Holmes, F. Stanley Hunt, Nellie Jones, John Lada , Joseph Lebeau, Michael Fowler, Aljohn Fernandez, Erasmo Guavara and Oerrick Gates. Paul Mccready, Maamor Mia, Jay Moorehead, Vargas Morales, Stephen Murray, Sylvia Niemi, Michael Noble, Dwaine Nolte Jr., Gebar Ogbe, Joe Ortega, Ruben Padilla, Jack Pegram Jr., Mieczyslaw Pekalski, Arsen Perhat, Jeffrey Potter, Chancie Ransom, Salvador Reyes, Kenneth Roberson, Clarence Robinson and Terrence Ryan. (Note: Not all are pictured.) March2002 Juan Palacios, Paul Paszkiewicz, Michael Phy, Artis Pilgrim, Errol Pinkham Jr., Paul Purugganan, Victor Quioto, Romulo Racoma Jr., Benjamin Reid , Calvin Reid, Jose Reyes, Winton Rich, Anthony Rosa, Elias Ruiz, Matthew Sagay, Frank Sena, Kris Setterington, Michael Seyler, Frederick Shannon, Michael Shelley, James Sloan and Anthony Smith. (Note: not all are pictured.) Joey Acedillo, Ahmed Ali, John Allison, James Alston, Alvarado Vidal, Ramon Borrero, Kim Brown, Robert Brown, Lebaron Bumpers, Susanne Cake, George Caragunopolos, James Cedeno, Sergio Centeno, Jermaine Coakley, John Coleman Jr. and Antonio Amaya . Seafarers LOS 19 �Attention Seafarers: One month remains until the April 15 deadline for scholarship applications. See page 16 for additional information. Wilmington Port Agent John Cox (in Santa hat) meets with crew members aboard U.S. Ship Management's Explorer. From the left (back row) are QMED David Watkins, QEE Daniel Taggart, Cox, AB Amin Hussein, (front row) AB Abdulhamid F. Musaed and Bosun Dan Ticer. In the photo at right, a fire and lifeboat drill is held aboard the docked vessel. CME George Cox climbs aboard one · of the port The second annual Christmas party held in the Wilmington SIU hall was a great success. Enjoying the festivities are (clockwise, from left) CME Tony Smith, retired AB Cesar Ramos, and DEU Debra Johnson (and Haaley). Recertified Bosun John Stout relaxes in the crew's mess aboard U.S. Ship Management's Innovator. This was the last voyage for Stout before retiring from the SIU. All's well aboard the CSX Trader, which recently called on the port of Long Beach. At near right, Oiler Eddy Newman gets some lunch while (far right) Chief Cook Henry Wright starts working on preparing the next meal. Below, crew members look over copies of the most recent LOG. From the left are Steward/ Baker Susan Moe, Recertified Bosun Loren Watson and AB Ervin Davis. ~ Posing at Brusco Barge & Tug in Port Hueneme are (from left) Deckhand Kasanova Langi, SIU Wilmington Port Agent John Cox, Engineer Willy Brown and Deckhand Mike Van Gelder. " � 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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Two more passenger ferries are scheduled for christenings this month. Pictured below, SIU members Javier Ureta (left) and Kim Brown (right) ready the Atlantic Guardian for its first assignment. Page 3. Annual Tax Tips for Mariners STCW's Impact on Upgrading Pages 12-13 Hannah Marine Crews Honored Higman Boatmen Rescue 2 ~-------------------Page' �President's Report Extend, Expand Maritime Security Program It is time to expand and extend the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP). Enacted in 1996, the MSP is a key part of America's national and economic security. The 10-year program provides limited funding for up to 47 U.S.-flag commercial ships which are available to the Department of Defense in times of war or contingency. The MSP delivers many benefits. It helps maintain a pool of skilled American mariners who are needed to crew not only the MSP ships, but also the U.S. government-owned strategic sealift and Ready Reserve Force vessels, both in peace and war. The Michael Sacco MSP helps our nation maintain a presence in international commerce. It also gives the Defense Department access to program participants' infrastructure, terminals, communications networks and more. In short, the program works. And it has been cost-effective for our nation. According to government figures, MSP payments account for roughly 13 percent of the cost of operating U.S.-flag vessels. Without the MSP, imagine how much more it would cost the government to obtain cargo ships exclusively designated for transporting military gear. Estimates of such costs run into the billions. One report concluded that it would cost the military as much as eight times more than what it currently spends to build, crew and maintain such a fleet. Why bring up the MSP now, when it still has a few years remaining? Quite simply, we cannot afford to wait until the last minute to extend and build upon the current program. Despite its bipartisan support and its passage eight years ago by overwhelming majorities in both the House and the Senate, it actually took years to make the MSP law. That's the nature of politics. We know shipowners will need time to replace some of their vessels that will enroll in a new MSP. By the time the current program is scheduled to expire, some of the MSP ships will be due for substitutions. Again, such operations take time to plan and execute. Last month, Maritime Administrator William Schubert stated his support for the MSP. I commend him for taking a leading role in speaking out for a new program. I also believe that our nation's war against terrorism heightens the need to address the MSP sooner rather than later. Make no mistake, maintaining a strong U.S. Merchant Marine in the commercial sector absolutely is a security issue for America. In fact, in recent months, working with the National Defense Transportation Association and its Defense Department partners, I have participated in a number of meetings about port and vessel security. Other SIU officials also have taken part in these important sessions. Many of these issues were discussed-and their seriousness and scope identified-at the Security Summit conducted by the U.S. Transportation Command, which oversees the military's worldwide logistics. One way to make the situation safer is to invest in the U.S. fleet through an expanded MSP. In regard to port traffic in the United States, how could anyone disagree with the belief that U.S.-crewed, U.S.flagged, U.S.-built ships are safer and more desirable than their foreign counterparts? Before we even can climb a gangway, we are required to have photo IDs (merchant mariner documents) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. In short, we are accountable and held to high standards of certification. We also have demonstrated, from generation to generation, our unfailing patriotism. The current crisis also calls to mind what happened during the Persian Gulf War, when some foreign crews declined to sail into a war zone. They were supposed to deliver much-needed supplies to U.S. troops. They refused. And American forces didn't get their equipment on time because those foreign crews balked. Additionally, in some countries that claim to be maritime nations, efforts are under way to reduce crew sizes. This could mean, among other potential security drawbacks, fewer lookouts, fewer chances to monitor and inspect cargo, and generally less efficiency because of fatigue . Obviously, we ' ve seen technology and automation leading to reductions in our crew sizes over the last 20 years. But that doesn't mean we should consider giving up the safety of our vessels or ports. I've been asked what can be done to help the U.S. Coast Guard in securing our coastlines and ports. I've been asked what the port authorities and longshoremen can do to help prevent a terrorist attack coming from an enclosed and locked container. The answers are complicated and multiple. But this much is certain: The Coast Guard, port authorities, longshoremen and everyone else involved in maritime security will be best-served by a stronger U.S. fleet. So will every United States citizen. That's why an extended and expanded MSP is simply the safest way to go. Volume 64, Number 2 February 2002 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/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (30 l) 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOB Schubert Calls tor Cooperation As Industry Seeks Resurgence New Administrator Pledges '100 Percent Commitment' In his first public remarks in Washington, D.C. since becoming the head of the U .S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), Capt. William Schubert emphatically stated that industry-wide cooperation will be vital to U.S. fleet's resurgence. Schubert spoke to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association (he is a Kings Point graduate) on Jan. 10, then addressed the Washington chapter of the Propeller Club on Jan. 23. He stressed many of the same points during those meetings. Excerpts of his Jan. 10 speech follow: "In light of the events of September 11, and the crucial ongoing war against terrorism, every action taken at the Maritime Administration is now examined and re-examined with this perspective in mind. Business as usual is not enough anymore, and every initiative at MARAD is now viewed in terms of how it helps American jobs, the American economy and American security .... "I sincerely wish I could stand hear today and proclaim that the maritime industry is healthy or that we are poised for an immediate turnaround. An industry-wide turnaround may take some time. However, if industry and government will work together to promote sound maritime policy, we will certainly get there sooner rather than later. "I am 100 percent committed to take on the significant challenges of this job to do all I can to help move the U.S. maritime industry forward. At the same time, we must also all be ready to work together to support the war on terrorism. "The September 11 attacks altered the culture at the Department of Transportation, and we now face a new era in managing our transportation infrastructure and other transportation-related assets, not only to ensure our economic strength and viability, but also our nation's self defense and security .... "The maritime industrylabor, management, shipyards, the maritime academies , U.S.-flag carriers, U.S. shipowners, the maritime press, and anyone whose livelihood is dependent upon the existence of a U.S. maritime industry- can learn something from Secretary Mineta's recent strong words to the modal administrators. He said, 'The only turf you need to be worried about is the turf under your feet.' The secretary was very diplomatic in telling us that we cannot be worried about internal squabbles when we have a larger issue of homeland security facing us. The realities of the new security environment that surround us have forced every mode within the department to consider each other and recognize that we are all interconnected and interdependent. "We in the industry can either worry about our the petty fights, the arguments over who has more or less, the backstabbing, the infighting, or we can worry about our own survival. The great statesman Ben Franklin said it best, 'We must indeed all hang together, or assuredly, we shall all hang separately.' "These may seem like harsh words, especially from a strong advocate of the U.S. maritime industry. However, we at the Department of Transportation want to see the industry work together, be competitive, be innovative and succeed. As the government official responsible for promoting the U.S. maritime industry, I want to help it succeed in a way that will quiet all the nay-sayers. "Let me briefly mention some important challenges that we are facing. The newly established Transportation Security Administration does not only seek to protect aviation security interests, but maritime, highway, transit and rail-all modes-and we must all cooperate to develop this security agency together. Every aspect of the maritime industry has a role to play .... "Now, more than ever in this new environment, the maritime community will accomplish more if we speak as a group. We are not going to win every battle. We are not always going to get exactly U.S. Maritime Administrator William Schubert what we want. But in order to achieve some success, we need to be willing to fight together. If we don't, we have accepted defeat. "We must not accept the continued overall decline of the U.S.flag fleet. There has been an unprecedented decline in U.S.flag tonnage over the past 10 years. I have pledged to work diligently with industry and labor over the next few years to encourage new tonnage to enter the commercial market. We must also work hard to form a consensus on the reauthorization of the MSP program. And it won't stop there. We need to find innovative ways to encourage other types vessels to enter the domestic and foreign trades, flying the U.S. flag. I will use resources available to me, department-wide, in order achieve this goal. "The United States is the world's only superpower-and we did not reach this point without being a sea power. Our strong 200-plus year maritime heritage helped build a critical foundation for the development of this nation. And merchant mariners, like so many of you, have served the nation with bravery and dedication, in peacetime and in war, ever since there has been an American flag to fly. ''Now, we too must serve our Nation, following their example, by working together to strengthen our merchant marine and develop a maritime policy for the 21 st century. I believe the goal is a worthy one- to keep the Stars and Stripes flying proudly over the world's best merchant marine. " Coast Guard Issues 'Tamper-Resistant' Licenses; Agency Reports STCW-lnduced Backlog at RECs The U.S. Coast Guard last month announced it had begun issuing new merchant mariner license certificates with anti-counterfeiting technology using a computerized system for better security and centralized record keeping. The agency also cautioned that mariners "who haven't already begun the process of requesting new or upgraded licenses or other credentials face delays in processing" at Coast Guard regional exam centers (RECs) because of the Feb. 1, 2002 deadline for the amended STCW convention. The new licenses will be issued to all licensed merchant mariners. According to the Coast Guard, "This license retains the traditional border design, title and vessel graphic design of the old version but will not have pre-printed text and fill-in-the-blank endorsement lines. On new licenses, the text, title, endorsements and issue/signature information will now be completely printed from the Coast Guard's computerized Merchant Marine Licensing and Documentation System. The new license forms, produced by the U. S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, employ the latest technology in counterfeiting deterrence. The old-style licenses remain valid and mariners do not have to obtain a new one until their regular renewal date or when an endorsement or some other change is required." News about the RECs and the STCW deadline was less appealing. As reported many times in prior issues of the Seafarers LOG, the amended treaty requires additional training for most mariners as well as new methods for demonstrating shipboard competencies. For unlicensed mariners sailing on international voyages aboard vessels over 200 gross registered tons, the updated convention requires them to demonstrate proficiency in the Basic Safety Training components spelled out in Chapter VI. Also, bosuns, ABs, QMEDs and FOWTs are required to possess an STCW '95 certificate. "Coast Guard licensing officials report that the service's regional exam centers already have backlogs in processing license and merchant mariner document requests because of an increase in STCW certification requests," the agency noted in a mid-January news release. "With the STCW compliance deadline now just two weeks away, mariners who are just now submitting their applications are not likely to receive their STCW certificate until well after the compliance deadline [Feb. 1, 2002]." More information about STCW compliance (and other merchant mariner news) is available on the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center web site, located at http://www. us cg. mil/nmc. February 2002 �Sealarers Crew Up Industrial Challenger Heavy Lift Vessel 'Flags In, ' Augments U.S. Sealift Capacity The Industrial Challenger is slated to crew up early this month in the port of Houston. More new shipboard jobs for the SIU are on the way as the union this month welcomes the heavy lift vessel Industrial Challenger to the U.S.-flag fleet. Seafarers are scheduled to crew up the ship sometime during the first week of February, in Houston. The 393-foot Industrial Challenger will enroll in the U.S. Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) program, designed to provide a smooth transition between peacetime and contingency operations . VISA jointly was established by the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), the U.S . Maritime Administration (MarAd), the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) and the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense. It also was accomplished in cooperation with the maritime industry. The Industrial Challenger, built in 2000, formerly flew the flag of the Bahamas. It will be operated by SIU-contracted Pacific Gulf Marine for Patriot Shipping LLC. The ship is considered a multi-purpose vessel. It has a lifting capacity of 400 metric tons and a service speed of 16 knots. Listed at 7,300 metric tons, the Industrial Challenger has three holds and hatches, and is equipped with two electro-hydraulic cranes. Pacific Gulf Marine noted that the vessel probably will operate in the U.S. to South America trade "while pursuing other opportunities to move both commercial and/or U.S. government cargoes from the U.S . to worldwide destinations." In joining the VISA program, the vessel is part of a sealift agreement in which the Department of Defense is permitted to reserve space for its cargo on board privately owned and operated ships in the event of war or contingency. VISA also includes agreements for using ship loading terminals, rail facilities and other commercial transport facilities during the movement of Defense Department cargo. New Cable Ship Joins SIU Fleet The Atlantic Guardian is the newest SIU-crewed cable ship. Based in Baltimore, the vessel crewed up in late December. It quickly received its first assignment, sailing on New Year's Eve. The 335-foot vessel still was at work in St. Croix late last month. The Atlantic Guardian replaces the Wave Sentinel in the fleet owned by Global Marine Systems of Chelmsford, England. It flies the British flag. As previously reported in the Seafarers LOG, U.S. immigration laws require the ship to utilize American citizens in the unlicensed positions and in some of the officers ' posts. "As we stated when the Wave Sentinel arrived early last year, it's a fairly unique situation," noted SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. "The ship is going to carry U.S. mariners in the unlicensed ranks, and it's always preferable for a ship to sail with a union crew." The contract covering wages and benefits on the Atlantic Guardian essentially parallels the agreements covering other SIUcrewed cable ships. Built last year in Bremerhaven, Germany, the vessel has a standby crew of approximately 20. The ship has a top speed of 15 knots and is equipped with three bow thrusters and two stern thrusters. The vessel is 59 feet wide and is listed at 3,250 deadweight tons. It has a bollard pull of 60 tons. Among the fi rst Seafarers aboard the new cable ship were (clockwise from left) AB Kim Brown, Chief Steward Terrance Stowall, QMED Ron Celious and AB Greg Baker. The Atlantic Guardian kicked off the new year with its first assignment, a repair job in the Caribbean. NY Waterway Christenings Signify New Jobs for SIU 3 More Passenger Ferries Join Fleet The newest NY Waterway ferries can transport 97 passengers per trip. SIU-contracted NY Waterway is welcoming three new passenger ferries as the company continues addressing sharply increased business. The additions will give NY Waterway 37 boats (including eight which they lease). The company-which transports commuters between New York City and New Jersey-reports that its average daily ridership increased from about 34,000 passengers before Sept. 11 to almost 60,000 since then. A big reason for that surge is that the terrorist attacks destroyed a subway terminal located beneath the twin towers, and NY Waterway offers a reliable, long-popular means of commuting between Manhattan and points in New Jersey. The first of the three newest ferries was scheduled for christening Jan. 24 in New York, as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press. The Austin Tobin , named after the man credited with building the World Trade Center, was constructed by Allen Marine of Sitka, Alaska. It is a "Sea Otter" class ferry, which carries 97 passengers at more than 30 knots. It is a single-hull boat with the bow-loading feature , powered by three Caterpillar 3406 clean-burning electronic engines, generating 600 hp each. The engines drive three Hamilton water jets. This month, NY Waterway will christen two more ferries: the Father My chal Judge, in honor of the Fire Department chaplain and all the fire fighters who died Sept. 11 ; and the Moira Smith , honoring Police Officer Smith and all her colleagues who died that day. The ferries will be used in the company's new East River commuter service, carrying passengers from East 90th Street to Pier 11 at the foot of Wall Street. That trip will take 15 minutes aboard the new boats. Additionally, Sitka is building five more ferries for NY Waterway that are expected to replace some of the boats currently under lease. On Sept. 11, Seafarers aboard NY Waterway ferries evacuated approximately 158,000 people from Manhattan. Febnla17 2002 Seafal'fll'S LOS 3 �Higman Crew Saves 2 From Foundering Skiff Practice paid off for four SIU boatmen on the Higman Barge Lines tug Capt. D.J. Babin- and, more notably, for the two men they saved Dec. 6 near Lake Charles, La. Seafarers Wayne Williams, Dennis Ridley, Doug Clark and John Bethune rescued John Theriot and Doug Bonvillian moments after the latter two individuals took an unexpected plunge into the cold water near the Grand Lake Bridge. Theriot and Bonvillian had been operating a skiff and were transporting supplies to a nearby vessel when their boat capsized around 11 a.m. Williams said the men were in danger not only from the chilly water, but also from heavy traffic in the channel. They were perhaps 300 feet from shore. "It was backed up for five miles, but traffic was moving," Williams recalled. "They were lucky we happened to be look- ing. The main thing was to get them out of the water." Higman crews routinely participate in shipboard safety drills, and the preparation proved priceless, Williams said. "We happened to see their boat flip over- it was loaded down real heavy-and we all automatically did the things that had to be done. It truly was an automatic response," he noted. "We do safety drills constantly, and that's why the response was so immediate. ' Man o erboard is one of the main drill , and pollution control is another. It was fresh in our minds and everything fell into place." Tankermen Bethune and Clark launched the Babin's skiff, while Capt. Williams and Pilot Ridley hurried onto an adjacent barge to provide further assistance. "Once we got the two guys out of the water, we gathered as many of their supplies as we could, then used our boom to raise their skiff," stated Williams. "From the time they hit the water, it was no more than 10 minutes before they were on board (the tug)." Theriot and Bonvillian were uninjured- and grateful. The SIU tug transported them and the salvaged supplies to the intended U.S. Union Membership Stable in 2001 Latest BLS Data Shows Increase During 5-Year Period Union membership grew slightly in 2001 despite a year of recession and uncertainty, and the percentage of American workers with a union remained stable at 13.5 percent, according to new data released Jan. 17 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The latest BLS figures also show that, while there have been slight rises and dips in union membership in recent years, the number of union members has shown an overall five-year growth of 180,000. The number of union members in the U.S. in 2001 was 16.28 million compared to 16.26 million members in 2000, 16.48 million in 1999, 16.21 million in 1998 and 16.11 million in 1997. The figures are a 12-month average. "Despite a year of record layoffs and historic national upheaval, unions held their own in terms of membership in 2001," said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. "Two-and-a-half million workers have formed new unions since 1996. Unions still can do much more to help workers improve their lives by form- ing unions at work, but today's numbers show that steady dedication and perseverance is laying the groundwork for greater change." The number of women who are union members is at an alltime high of 6. 77 million. According to the statistics, in 2001, union membership increased by 93,000 among all women; and 42,000 more Hispanic women were union members in 2001 than in the year before. The percentage of privatesector workers who have a union also remained stable. At least 400,000 workers organized unions in 2001, according to internal AFL-CIO and affiliate union data-just slightly ahead of the number who formed unions in 2000. In order to grow in a changing economy, unions need to organize between 500,000 and a million workers a year, the AFL-CIO has said. In order to meet that goal, unions are launching more large-scale and multi-union organizing campaigns. Not included in the BLS numbers is union membership in Puerto Rico, where labor organizations have focused a great deal of recent organizing attention, helping more than 110,000 workers to form unions over the last three years. Young workers are increasingly open to unions. Polling shows that a majority of young workers ages 18 to 34 who don't have a union say they would likely vote for one. Graduate teaching assistants are among younger workers who formed unions last year at Michigan State, Temple and New York University. Campaigns are also underway at Penn State, Yale, Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania. Independent polling also shows that 30 to 40 million workers in America wouldjoin a union if they had a chance. However, relatively few ever get that chance because employers routinely block workers' efforts to improve their lives through unions. Ninety-seven percent of private-sector employers fight their workers' efforts to form unions, including a third who illegally fire workers who sup- NY Waterway Crews Tackle STCW A number of Seafarers who crew NY Waterway passenger ferries have completed STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. After last month's membership meeting at the school, several of the students from NY Waterway who are enrolled in the BST course chatted with SIU officials. Pictured from left to right (front row) are SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, Albert Maietti, Amed Kety, Priscilla Rodriguez, SIU Pres. Mike Sacco, Steven Rivera, Max Munnigh, SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Joe Soresi, Jose Beof Sr., (back) SIU Asst. VP Contracts George Tricker and SIU Sec.Treasurer David Heindel. 4 Seafarers LOG port a union, the federation reports. The AFL-CI 0 represents 13 million working men and women. essel. Williams emphasized, "There was never a thought given to the hopes of receiving praise or even a 'thank you'- which, by the way, we received wholeheartedly from the men we rescued. But I believe my crew deserves recognition for their readiness and willingness to do whatever is needed to render assistance to anyone who's in trouble." Although the rescue proved more involved than another in which Williams participated, back in 1997, it lacked the oddities of the earlier recovery. Nearly five years ago, while working aboard another Higman tug near Port Arthur, Texas, Williams and his fellow boatmen rescued a woman who had been bitten by an alligator. She told Coast Guard investigators that she had gotten into a fight with her boyfriend and was trying to swim across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. "But we just pulled her on board," Williams said. "This (more recent) incident was a full-fledged life-saving operation." STCW 'In Plain English' Training Director Examines STCW's Impact on Upgrading Editors Note: The following is the second in an occasional series, written by Bill Eglinton, director of training at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. This month, our industry will begin finding out the extent to which we're truly ready for the long-awaited STCW deadline of Feb. 1, 2002. I expect that, as the saying goes, results may vary. For instance, a recent press report stated that more than 38,000 Malaysian mariners will be blocked from working on ships because they haven't complied with the amended STCW convention. Slightly more than 7, 100 certificates for STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) have been issued in that country. In the U.S., there is cautious optimism that most (though certainly not all) American mariners are in compliance. Stay tuned. This much we already know: The system for upgrading has changed, especially for unlicensed mariners sailing deep sea. The old method largely relied upon accumulating sea time, training and then passing a Coast Guard test. The new method still includes sea-time requirements and training, but it emphasizes practical demonstration of skills, rather than testing. The best example I've heard is one that compares the new way of upgrading to acquiring a learner's permit for driving a car. It's an interim step preceding the actual driver's-license exam. It represents a time during which aspiring drivers typically must sharpen their skills behind the wheel and demonstrate them to the appropriate people. In some cases, it carries a minimum time requirement. Another way to look at it: The big change in maritime is, upgrading by training and assessment, rather than training and testing. Other industries also are moving toward this type of career advancement. For instance, let's say you sail as a wiper for four years and you have 600 days of sea service in the engine room. When you're ready to become an oiler, you cannot just take a test. Instead, you would need specialized training (for ratings forming part of an engineering watch), and then you would go to sea and demonstrate those newly acquired competencies, for a minimum of 60 days. Then you would take the oiler's class. Your certificate of completion for that course (as long as it's Coast Guard-approved) earns you the rating. It's basically the same path in the deck department. Say you sail OS for four years and build up 600 days of sea time. The new interim step to becoming an AB-the "learner's permit" stage-is taking the course for specially trained OS. As in the previous example, you then would go to sea for at least 60 days, before returning to school for the AB course. On that note, I'll put in a plug for the SIU and the Paul Hall Center. Both the union and the school were very far-sighted in developing the training record book (TRB) in 1997. This gave members (as well as officers and Coast Guard REC personnel) almost five years to get used to the book and learn how to use it. That is the way of the future in our industry. Check upcoming issues of the LOG for articles about enginedepartment career paths, recent and pending Coast Guard approvals of revised Paul Hall Center courses, and other news either directly or indirectly related to the amended STCW convention. February 2002 �Federation Embraces 4 Focal l'oints The delegates to the 2001 AFL-CIO Convention, which took place Dec. 3-6 in Las Vegas, approved four major program resolutions without dissent. These declarations, presented to the convention by the AFLCI O's Executive Council (to which SIU President Michael Sacco was reelected), summarize the federation's strategy for continuing positive change in-and and the critical importance of each in the United States' union movement. "If we have learned anything these past months, and these past years," he said in his memo, "it is that we can do anything if we are united and strong." These four programs, and the labor president's analysis of each are: Organizing-Plans to craft national union-federation part- the empowerment of-national unions, state and local central bodies and the federation as a whole. In a recent memo to executive council members and top officials of national and international unions; state federations and central labor bodies; and trade departments, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney urged the widest dissemination of information about the four programs U.S. Supreme Court Rules On Coast Guard/OSHA Case The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 9 issued a ruling that puts to rest litigation involving oversight jurisdiction of uninspected vessels between the U.S. Coast Guard and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In the case of Elaine L. Chao, Secretary ofLabor vs. Mallard Bay Drilling, the court ruled that since the Coast Guard exercises minimal oversight of uninspected vessels, the OSHA shares jurisdiction with the Coast Guard over working conditions on such vessels. The 8-0 decision reversed a June 2000 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that an uninspected oil drilling barge on a navigable waterway within state waters was a vessel over which the Coast Guard had exclusive regulatory authority-not a "workplace" over which OSHA would have jurisdiction. The U.S. Department of Labor challenged that decision and appealed to the Supreme Court. The case at issue arose from a 1997 explosion on a drilling barge owned by Mallard Bay Drilling. While the Coast Guard took the lead in investigating the explosion, OSHA issued a citation against the company charging Mallard Bay with three violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. "SMPPP Pelfor111i11g Well; StatenlelilS iJue Out Soon At the January membership meetings, a report from Plan Administrator Lou Delma was read. , Delma stated that partici- is annualized to 6.64 percent. In these difficufi economic (Compare that to the Dow Jones~ t~~s,- t!Jis. eo~es .a~.~,goo~ news which was down more than 13 to cparti~i_pants=:"'in: S~1PPP, pef97nt fof200J. ~ th~~&P, 'ihiclt. wh~ch his bee!l ~n e~istence onl~ ·me pants in the Se11farers Money ;iwa8(lowri·nearly·19 percent; and ~~~e Jr~psiotf f lan:,.(~~PP) · CDs~ which ;'Were yietding will be pl~sed to note thaf the remms ofonly 3 to 4 percedt.) . ·~: plan 'continues · ·~ out~perf:onn An unofficial oral update , recognized indu~py bel;\chma.rks:_ " rec · 2, 2002by D~lma 0 . al teRO . ,.:A' . t: .,,,.• n.Uo ' ".n. edc ;-..'.~ m ¥"'. s·~·~'e...n '~ UH er ' , ""·· _;••.·.·.•:·..'T _;;s ·. " :_'.·.-._... tlie"ac<f{)un. ./"l . ;~....-1·.··.J.;:.<m·.·.··· •.1:1'·\1.'.·.1.•';o:·,.... The Seafarers Vacation Plan and the Seafarers Pension Plan have announced reciprocal agreements with their National Maritime Union (NMU) counterparts, which are designed to benefit Seafarers. Authorized late last year by the Plans' respective boards of trustees, the agreements essentially allow SIU members (including those who formerly were members of the NMU) to receive credit toward their pension and vacation benefits based on their total days worked, even if their sea time is divided between companies that are signatory to the Plans. For instance, the reciprocal agreement for the vacation funds notes, "A reciprocal vacation benefit is provided under this Plan for employees who c... As always, contributions for the'r month of .Decemberr were received in January. 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Reciprocal Agreements In Place for Pension, Vacation Benetits since June 1996; Delma said. . .. ; : .. ···.··. : ·c···· ..e . . ;, ·-.-. st. - lf· ·Y, Olf do,, fiot.receive a ci9PY '}·feyou~ · statement by ·mid.;'April, '1ipleasecall or write the administrator 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs; MD 20746; telephone (301) ai 899-0675. would otherwise lack sufficient days of covered employment to be eligible for a vacation benefit because their periods of covered employment were divided between different vacation plans .... " The reciprocal vacation benefit shall be effective with respect to vacation benefits payable on or after January 1, 2002. Under terms of the reciprocal pension benefit, pension credits accumulated and maintained by an employee after Jan. 1, 2001 under a "related plan" shall be recognized by the other as related pension credits. In other words, members don 't lessen their benefit by sailing for different companies, as long as those companies are signatory to one or the other pension plan. The rules of both plans still apply, and the reciprocal agreements do not supersede the respective regulations of the plans. The NMU merged into the SIU last year, creating one union while maintaining-in accordance with membership approval through balloting-separate benefits plans. ·:Not Ready to Roll · · ' The U.S. Department of Transportation has not developed a comprehensive plan to ensure the , ~.afety of Mexican trucks that will be allowed access to U.S. highways this year, the AFL-CIO reported last month. According to the federation, the General Accounting Office reports only two of the 25 U.S. commercial points of entry have permanent inspection facilities. The department also has not reached agreement with border states on sharing inspection responsibilities, the GAO said. Many members of Congress fought last year to impose strict safety standards on Mexican trucks that will operate in this country under provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement. February 2002 nership agreements to support and advance the organizing programs of the national affiliates are proceeding. These agreements will be built on the three major building blocks of the federation's organizing strategyincreasing the resources committed to organizing, using all available resources to advance organizing, and changing the climate for organizing. Political-The federation continues to prepare for the important national mid-term elections this fall. Our goal is to turn back those legislators who are anti-worker and bolster the numbers of those who are progressive in their leadership styles-and set the stage for the critical national elections in 2004. A huge effort must also be made in critical state and local elections. Finally, important decisions must be made about the ongoing funding of our political work in the coming months. Global Economy-The recession is hitting nearly every sector. Unions in the manufacturing sector especially are being hard hit. We will face critical bargaining struggles in the coming year. And we must work with an adminis- tration that does not share our views on expanding trade and commitment to global labor and environmental standards. The recent one-vote loss on fast track authority in the House was a disappointment, but we did manage to gain the support of some who had voted against us in the past. Work In Our Communities-The importance of rebuilding our grass roots cannot be overstated. We will continue to expand our Union Cities and our New Alliance programs, to forge even stronger bonds with our allies, and to reach out to working families across lines of race and ethnicity- focusing on our work with immigrant communities and our support for civil and human rights in all communities. Sweeney said both the federation and its affiliates must focus on these four areas of work in order to strengthen the labor movement in the United States. Of the four programs, however, organizing is by far the most crucial, he said: "We cannot accomplish all our other goals unless we are larger and stronger. Every affiliate must confront again this challenge of growth." Magaw Takes Helm Of New DOT Sector John W. Magaw, a former director of the U.S Secret Service, has been appointed by President Bush to head up the U.S. Department of Transportation's newest component-the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). As under secretary of transportation for security, Magaw will have substantial powers to ~~tablish security procedures for aviation as well as other types of transportation. His position carries a five-year term. primary m1ss10ns TSA's include developing and implementing new security equipment at airports. The agency is slated to assume control of aircraft security by the end of this month. Magaw served in 14 assignments with the Secret Service before being appointed director in 1992. As director, he oversaw protective operations for the president and first family. Before his current appointment, he served as acting director of the Office of National Preparedness at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Additionally, he headed the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms from 1993 to 1999. "The American traveling public could not ask for a finer, more devoted public servant, nor an individual more qualified in law enforcement than John Magaw," said Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta during Magaw's confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. "The skills he has developed over the course of his stellar career will prove instrumental as he goes about the job of rebuilding public trust and confidence in our transportation systems. "John Magaw is a man who has stood shoulder to shoulder with eight presidents, and he has Transportation Security Administration Under Secretary John W. Magaw been willing to lay down his life for every one of them," the transportation secretary continued. "Today, another president has asked him to stand shoulder to shoulder with the American people and demonstrate the same courage and the same resolve on their behalf. I am confident that he will do nothing less." Magaw will have responsibility for the day-to-day screening activities of U.S. air passengers. Included will be the development and implementation of hiring and training standards for aviation security screeners. Additionally, he will receive, assess and distribute intelligence and threat information and develop policies for dealing with threats to transportation security. His department also will coordinate with law enforcement agencies; enforce security regulations; and implement, inspect, maintain and test security facilities. Magaw will address cargo issues separately from passenger issues, and work with the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Federal Aviation Administration. Seafarers LOG 5 �Lakes Boatmen Honored for Courageous Rescue Hannah Crews 1st Lakes Mariners to Receive Seamanship Trophy Seafarers who crew a pair of Hannah Marine Corporation tugs recently were recognized for their Oct. 8, 2000 rescue actions involving a damaged tug and barge on Lake Michigan. Jointly receiving the 2001 American Merchant Marine Seamanship Trophy Jan. 12 during a luncheon at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N .Y. were the crews of the Donald C. Hannah and the James A. Hannah. Recognized were Capt. William Meilicke, Dave Patterson, Murray Smith, Capt. David Heim, Capt. Addison Bell, William Thorp, Joshua Brenner, Stephen Smith, Dave Wierscheim and Capt. Edward Hogan. These mariners also were honored May 18, 2001 for the same actions, during a special ceremony at the Chicago Propeller Club's Maritime Day luncheon. On that occasion, they were presented a Public Service Commendation by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety OfficeChicago. The towing vessel Undaunted (with a crew of 11) in October 2000 was pushing the work barge Pere Marquette 41 on Lake Michigan when severe weather moved through the region. Gale force winds, snow and sea conditions in excess of 12 feet were pasting the tug and barge when the barge's cargo of 5,000 tons of iron and several tons of large industrial equipment shifted and dangerously upset the tow's stability. The crew executed an emergency breakaway to disconnect the tug from the barge. Without warning, the 68,000-pound barge struck the tug, ripping a hole at its waterline before drifting away. The pilot hailed "mayday" on the radio and was forced to push the tug around. Despite the severe weather conditions, the towing vessels Donald C. Hannah and James A. Hannah were dispatched to assist the disabled tug and recover the barge, which had drifted 24 miles from where it was released. Once the vessel arrived on the scene, crews began assessing the situation and initiating corrective measures. A Coast Guard helicopter and small boat already had removed some of the tug crew members Safety Dir. Jim Storm Dies Jim Storm, Honolulu-based CIO for his work in the Labor safety director for the SIU, 98 campaign that year, during passed away Dec. 15, 2001 in which he helped register union Hawaii. He was 60. voters and assisted them to the Storm reportedly died of polls. A year later, he completed complications following surgery. the SIU's safety director train"I knew Jim as a rank-and- ing at the Paul Hall Center in file member and as an SIU rep- Piney Point, Md., and he also resentative," recalled Neil Dietz, finished a course on grievance SIU port agent in Honolulu. handling at the University of "Jim was always one to volun- Hawaii's Center for Labor teer for the political rallies, Research and Education. In marches and demonstrations that 2000, he graduated from the are critical to SIU solidarity in AFL-CIO Union Counselor prothe labor movement and in our gram and finished a labor law community. Jim never turned me seminar offered at the down when I asked for his help. University of Hawaii. "Jim Storm was a proud, Storm was an ardent supportunabashed liberal of the old er of U.S. Rep. Neil Aberstyle," Dietz continued. "He crombie (D-Hawaii), who is a would not apologize to anyone longtime friend of the SIU and for being a liberal Democrat. He the U.S. Merchant Marine. In wore it like a badge of honor that addition to the routine duties of was based on his love for ordi- an SIU representative at the sernary working families and their vice counter and on ship payoffs, needs." he handled grievances for Fay Rawles-Schoch, director Seafarers aboard American of human resources for Ameri- Hawaii Cruises vessels. He was can Hawaii Cruises, described on the ms Patriot during its first Storm as "always a professional, two weeks of Hawaii service (in and it was very clear that he late 2000), dealing with the diffialways worked for the best inter- culties inherent in a new cruiseests of the SIU membership. He ship operation, and he continued was dogged, determined and servicing the vessel thereafter. very positive in his pursuit of Storm is survived by two resolving a problem." daughters and three sons. SIU Honolulu Patrolman Frank Iverson, who knew Storm for five years, said, "Jim lived his life for the union, and the union is a much sadder place without him." Born in Painesville, Ohio, Storm joined the SIU in 1991. He sailed on passenger vessels and cargo ships before coming ashore in 1997 Safety Director Jim Storm (holding paper) to work for the union. is pictured aboard the Long Lines this past He received a letter December in Honolulu. Pictured with of appreciation from Storm are (seated) OMU Ali Sidek and (standing, from left) AB Todd Conley and the Hawaii State AFL- AB Victorgil Mariano. 6 Seafarers LOG from the Undaunted, but the captain and engineer remained on board. The Donald C. Hannah successfully made a connection to the barge Pere Marquette 41, and eliminated its threat to public safety. Meanwhile, the James A. Hannah escorted the impaired Undaunted, now suffering from overheated engines and hull damage, safely into port. "The crews of James A. Hannah and Donald C. Hannah are directly responsible for bringing the towing vessel Undaunted along with her remaining crew and the barge Pere Marquette 41 safely to port," according to the commendation, which accompanied the U.S. Coast Guard Award. "Their actions are in keeping with the lifesaving traditions of the United States Coast Guard and are highly commended for this service." The Seamanship Trophy has been awarded since 1962 to acknowledge the highest standards of professional competence on the water in the presence of extreme peril to life and/or property and under adverse and severe weather conditions. Posing with the American Merchant Marine Seamanship Trophy are (from left), SIU VP Great Lakes Tom Orzechowski; Hannah Marine Corp. President Jeffrey Covinsky; William Meilicke and David Heim, skippers of the Hannah Marine vessels; Hannah Marine VP for Operations Edward Hogan; and Capt. Donald Safarik, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. "The skillful response of the Donald C. Hannah and James A Hannah crews to an emergency situation saved not only a tug and barge in distress, but also the Undaunted captain and engineer from a potentially dire fate," said Martin P. Skrocki, public information officer, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., in a letter of congratulations to Jeffrey N. Covinsky, president, Hannah Marine Corp. The correspondence further noted that this marks the first time the Seamanship Trophy has been awarded for actions occurring on the Great Lakes. Brother Abshire Memorialized By Seabulk Challenge Seafarers Editor's note: This article was written at sea Nov. JO, 2001 by Father Sinclair Oubre, president of the Apostleship of the Sea of the U.S.-and member ofthe SIU. The photos accompanying the story were taken by Oiler Paul Weil. The motto Brotherhood of the Sea is a much-used term, but often its real meaning seemingly harkens back to a past time. However, there are still a few events that bring alive this motto's meaning and demonstrate that it carries much relevance even in the modern merchant marine. One of these times is when a ship is in distress, and its crew is in peril. At this time, the ship's flag, the mariner's nationality or the company for which he or she works does not matter. The desire to help a fellow seafarer reaches across all borders, and makes all seafarers Brothers of the Sea. Another time is when a mariner requests that his or mortal remains be laid to rest in the vast oceans, the place where he or she has poured out so much of his or her life. The opportunity to serve a brother mariner for the last time came to the SIU crew of the Seabulk Challenge on Nov. 10, 2001, when the ashes of Brother Gilbert Abshire (who began his sailing career with the NMU) were laid to rest as the vessel transited between Citgo Refinery in Lake Charles, La. and Kinder Morgan Refinery in Houston. On this particular voyage, I had signed on in Boston to spend my vacation as the 0800-1200 AB watchstander. A few months before, I had been approached by a parishioner, Donna Beard, with the request to see to the burial of her father's ashes the next time I Father Sinclair Oubre, who sails with the SIU as an AB, conducts the memorial service aboard the Seabulk Challenge in transit from Lake Charles, La. to Houston. Among those joining in the remembrance of Brother Gilbert Abshire were Chief Steward William Perry, AB Manny Wedeil, Bosun Omaha Redda and Oilers Iqbal Mahmood and Paul Weil. went to sea. This request was one of the greatest honors any Apostleship of the Sea chaplain could be asked. After making arrangements with Capt. Parker, and with Bosun Omaha Redda, those crew members who were free gathered on the stern of the vessel on the sunny afternoon of Nov. 10. God had blessed the day with clear skies, light breezes and calm seas. At 1520 hours (3:20 p.m.), the crew gathered around a flagdraped stage plank on which the urn containing the remains of Brother Abshire was placed. Leading the crew in prayer, I began with a reading from Psalm 107 in which the psalmist recalls the wonders that God has done for those who sail the seas. After the reading, all prayed together the Lord's Prayer, which was followed by the prayer of Final Commendation taken from the Roman Catholic Funeral rite. At this time, the urn was taken by Bosun Omaha and reverently placed over the stem. The mate on watch recorded the position as 028.57N & 093.37W. A moment of silence followed, then the crew joined me in reciting a special seafarer's prayer. In commenting on the service, Bosun Omaha stated that this was something very important because it was for all merchant manners. On arrival in Houston, I signed off. On returning to Port Arthur, I relayed the details of the service to Brother Abshire's daughter and presented her with photographs of the service. For all of those involved, it was a very touching and consoling moment, for we all knew that even at death, the Brotherhood of the Sea endures. February 2002 �Reti•• Enjoys Presidentiil Encounter Retired Seafarer Henry W. Lovelace already had lots of compelling anecdotes. The 76year-old Navy veteran was part of the first wave of Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion. He had been in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. And, as an able bodied seaman in the SIU, he traveled to many ports around the globe and had numerous experiences, which he still recalls. Last year, Lovelace added another memorable chapter when he met President Bush. Lovelace was one of six World War II veterans chosen to share the stage with the president during the June 6 dedication of a D-Day memorial in Bedford, Va. The small Virginia municipality was selected as the site for the monument because of the number of Bedford natives who died during the invasion. Published reports say 23 of the 35 Bedford soldiers who fought on D-Day perished-presumably the highest per capita loss of any community in the United States. Lovelace had been chosen to represent the Navy for all veterans who served in the Navy during World War II. He delivered an address on behalf of high-ranking Navy officials to a crowd that numbered approximately 15,000 people. "I was scared to death when I walked out on stage to the podium and looked out at all those people," Lovelace said. "I almost froze." The Gladys, Va. resident, along with the five other World War II veterans who participated in the memorial dedication, met briefly with President Bush before the ceremony. The group assembled near a tent when a Secret Service agent approached them and said the president wanted to see them inside the tent. Following the agent's lead, the group made its way inside. "He [President Bush] introduced himself and said he was very proud to be here with us today," Lovelace said. "He shook each of our hands ... he shook my hand twice ... and then walked between us and we followed him out to the dedication and laying of the wreath. "We stood with him and then I led all of us off to chairs where we sat with President Bush," the retired Seafarer said. Following speeches by the president and all the World War AP Photo/Ron Edmonds President Bush along with World War II veteran and retired Seafarer Henry Lovelace (center) pause after Bush laid a wreath June 6, 2001 in Bedford, Va . to dedicate the National D-Day Memorial to the Allied forces who fought during the invasion. II veterans, a 21-gun salute was rendered. The playing of Taps signaled the ceremony's conclusion. "I can't describe the feeling Challenger Celebrates Holiday Season at Sea Chief Cook Fausto D. Aranda serves Christmas dinner. Captain E.P Skoropowski is in the holiday spirit as he hands out gifts to each crew member on Christmas morning. February 2002 of being that close to the president of the United States," Lovelace said during the event's aftermath. Portions of this article were extracted with permission from an article written by Paula I. Bryant of the Brookneal, Va. based newspaper, The Union Star. Weather was pleasant and seas were mild as the Challenger crew celebrated the holiday season on its domestic run from Houston to New Orleans to San Juan. According to Brandon Maeda, recertified chief steward aboard the CSX Lines container vessel (who sent the accompanying photos to the LOG), "a merry time was had by all." In a festive mood are, from left, standing, AB Juan Ayala , OMU Ken Biddle and Electrician Ramon Borrero. Seated at right is OMU Michael N. Blue Jr. , and in front is OMU Jose Quinones. Standing before an assortment of homemade cream puffs, sugar cookies coconut cake, sweet potato pie as well as a wide variety of nuts, chocolates and candy is SA Juan Rios . SA Carlos Grillasca (left) and AB Benny Perez await the holiday feast. Enjoying a little quiet time in the lounge are (from left) Wiper Joaquin Martinez, OMU Jose Castro and Electrician Ramon Borrero. Seafarers LOS 7 �11 More Courses Approved Additional College Credit Recommendations Awarded by A CE for Paul Hall Center Classes Eleven courses available at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education have been added to the list of those for which students may receive college credits. Late last year, the school (located in Piney Point, Md.) underwent a review by the American Council on Education's (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service. A team of content specialists, selected from college faculty, reported that certain Paul Hall Center vocational training courses are comparable to college-level classes and may be used as transfer credit at many colleges and universities. The newly approved courses are Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA); Baking and Galley Operations (formerly Galley Operations); Basic Fire Fighting; Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting combined; Bridge Resource Management; Certified Chief Cook; First Aid/CPR; Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS); STCW Basic Safety Training; Tankerman Assistant Cargo; and Tankerman- PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids. Additionally, two previously approved courses were reauthorized after their regularly scheduled reviews: Celestial Navigation, and Water Survival. Many other classes available at the Piney Point facility also qualify for college credit recommendations. "Superior training increases productivity," stated Jo Ann Robinson, director of ACE 's College Credit Recommendation Service. With that in mind, more and more businesses and educational institutions are turning to ACE to help assure the quality of that training, she noted. In addition to the Paul Hall Center, the United Auto Workers, AT&T, and Union Pacific Railroad among many other organizations offering ACE college credit-recommended courses. School Welcomes UAs from Puerto Rico Among the Paul Hall Center courses _....""""""""""',.,,,..,""""""'"""""= newly approved for college credit recommendations are (clockwise, from upper left) First Aid/CPR, Bridge Resource Management, Certified Chief Cook and Basic Fire Fighting. Apprentice's 1st Trip to Washington Includes Introduction to Pres. Bush Union, Administration Officials Discuss Energy Policy Assisted by a career-placement program run by the commonwealth, two Puerto Rico residents are enrolled in the entry training program at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Unlicensed Apprentices Beato Diaz (left) and Antonio Mendez (right)-pictured Jan. 7 at the school with SIU Port Agent Victor Nunez-are the first students to utilize Puerto Rico's vocational placement structure to attend Piney Point. The apprentice program blends hands-on training with classroom instruction, preparing students to begin sailing aboard SIU-contracted vessels. Another International Deadline: IMO Issues ISM Code 'Warning' The Feb. 1, 2002 deadline for complying with the amended STCW convention understandably has commanded much attention throughout the maritime industry-but it is not the only closing date scheduled. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) last month issued what it called a "warning" for compliance of phase two of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. "Shipping companies need to plan and schedule their implementation activities without delay if they are to meet the impending deadline of July 1, 2002," the IMO noted. "Governments have been urged to take 'urgent action' to ensure sufficient time is allowed for the verification process to be carried out." In a communication sent to all nations that are signatory to the ISM Code (including the United States), the IMO stated that "verification of compliance with the ISM Code should include objective evidence that the Company Safety Management System (SMS) has been in operation for at least three months and an SMS has been in operation on board at least one ship B Seafarers LOG of each type operated by the company for at least three months prior to the issue of valid Documents of Compliance and Safety Management Certificates." The IMO release also pointed out that the ISM Code was adopted in the early 1990s "to provide a blueprint for the way shipping companies manage and operate their ships and to promote the development of a widespread safety culture and environmental conscience in shipping. By defining the company's responsibility for safety and ensuring that senior management were committed to enhanced safety and environmental protection and could more easily be held accountable, the code seeks to ensure that safety should be given top priority." On July 1, 1998, the code became mandatory for passenger ships, oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers and other cargo vessels of 500 gross tons or more. Beginning in July, it also will apply to cargo ships "other than those liable to the first implementation date and mobile offshore drilling units of 500 gross tonnage and above." When Ronnie Johnson and Eric Baggs told Jeff Faulkner about all the opportunities the young Texan would gain by attending the unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, he never in his wildest dreams expected what happened to him on Jan. 17. On that day, Brother Faulkner stood for all Seafarers and American merchant mariners when he met President George W. Bush. Along with the 19-year-old Phase I apprentice from Class 623 were SIU President Michael Sacco and SIU Political Action and Government Relations Director Terry Turner. Also attending the private gathering in Washington, D.C. wereAFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department President Edward Sullivan, Teamsters President James P. Hoffa and Carpenters President Douglas Mccarron. In his khaki uniform, Faulkner informed the president he was looking forward to sailing for years to come thanks to the many jobs that would be created with passage of a National Energy Policy that includes the environmentally safe exploration and development of oil within Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "I got nervous for a little bit," Faulkner admitted shortly after the meeting in the Teamsters building. "It was really interesting." Faulkner and Sacco joined the other union presidents at a table where President Bush met with them. Seated across the table from both Sacco and Bush, Faulkner was asked what he wanted to do when he started drawing his paychecks. "Buy a car," he told the president to smiles and laughter. Bush asked the Galveston County native if he went to Galveston Ball High School. "I told him, 'No, sir. You probably haven't heard of it. It's Hitchcock High School in Galveston County. '" Bush smiled like he had heard of the school and reminded Faulkner, "I was the governor of Texas." Faulkner said the president was very laid back. "He joked with everybody. He even made a joke about my SIU President Michael Sacco (left) reassures hair, but 1 don't Unlicensed Apprentice Jeff Faulkner before the meeting with President Bush. remember what he said." (Like all male unlicensed apprentices Andrew Card (who served as in Phase I, Faulkner wears a burr Transportation Secretary for haircut.) Bush's father). He noted Bush listened to all "I met so many people, I don't the union presidents, "especially know who all of them are," added when President Sacco talked. He Faulkner, who was still reeling knocked him dead." from his first-ever visit to The SIU president explained Washington. to the president that inclusion of As noted, two Seafarers from ANWR in the National Energy the Galveston area convinced Policy would mean jobs over the him to come to Piney Point after next 30 years for American ship- he graduated from high school yard workers, mariners and their last summer. Johnson sails with suppliers. He said a young per- G&H Towing, while Baggs son, like Faulkner, could start a works aboard Crowley tugs. career now as an apprentice, "I like being on the water and upgrade throughout his career, they told me I could get trained, get married and raise a family, get a job and get paid good with work steady, then retire on a good benefits. It sounded good to me," pension during this 30-year peri- Faulkner said. Faulkner was in his last days od. (Bush interrupted Sacco to ask Faulkner if he was ready to as a Phase I apprentice when he get married. The apprentice was told to report to the apprenreplied, "No, sir. Not yet!" to tice commandant's office. "They asked me, 'How'd you laughter.) "Jeff was wonderful," noted like to meet the president of the Sacco. "He showed the president United States?' I thought it was a what this bill will mean to just joke or something. But I knew it one of the hundreds of thousands was for real when I met Mr. of American workers who will be (Don) Nolan (vice president of affected by it. He had the presi- the school). I was shocked." He had less than 24 hours to dent's attention and those who think about what he was about to were with him." Besides President Bush, go through. When the visit was finished, Faulkner met Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Secretary of Energy Faulkner was asked what he Spencer Abraham, Secretary of thought he would remember from the Interior Gail Norton and the day. "I talked to the president White House Chief of Staff and he joked with me." February 2002 �Welcome USNS Pomeroy Namesakes AboardSbip Members of the Pomeroy family gather on deck to hold the name board of the vessel (below) bearing the name of their relative, Army Pvt. First Class Ralph E. Pomeroy, who was killed in Korea in 1952 and posthumously was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery. Photo by National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. When the SIU-crewed USNS Pomeroy (T-AKR 316) was christened last March in San Diego, Calif., members of the Pomeroy family were on hand for the ceremonial breaking of a bottle of champagne over the ship's bow. And last November-as the ship was to be deployed for the first time-they traveled to the other side of the country, to Charleston, S.C., for a day aboard the vessel bearing their name. The USNS Pomeroy is the seventh ship completed of eight Watson-class large, medium-speed, rollon/roll-off ships built at National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego. It was named in honor of U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Ralph E. Pomeroy, who posthumously was awarded the Medal of Honor for his brave actions in Korea in October 1952. More than 80 members of the hero's family were treated by the Military Sealift Command to a day aboard the 950-ft. long vessel that has more than 390,000 square feet of cargo space. They were given a full tour of the bridge, engine room and helicopter decks and were then feted with a specially prepared luncheon, complete with a cake decorated with the likeness of the USNS Pomeroy. After all the festivities, the ship loaded up U.S. Army equipment in Charleston and departed for Diego Garcia, in the Indian Ocean, where it will spend about 30 months on station. It is perhaps some comfort to the Pomeroy family that they got to know the crew members aboard the ship that will sail as a monument to their brave loved one.' Gathering for a group shot are members of the Pomeroy's steward department. From left are Chief Cook Lewis Johansen, SA Connie Tarplin, Chief Steward W.H. Watson 111, SA Lisa Knight and SA Ivan Perez (and in front, on loan from the deck department, is George Lavender Jr.). The Galley Gang Preparing everything from the condiments to the baby back ribs to the mounds of coconut shrimp to the hors d'oeuvres-and more-are (clockwise from top left) Chief Steward W.H . Watson Ill; SA Ivan Perez and Watson; SA Lisa Knight; Chief Cook Lewis Johansen; and SA Connie Tarplin. Thanks to Chief Steward WH. Watson Ill for the photos on this page. Mike Finnegan, captain of the USNS Pomeroy, poses with some of the children in the Pomeroy family (from left) Autumn Crow, Emily Kadar, Laura Crow and Ashley Crow and a cake, specially decorated for the occasion. Enjoying the luncheon buffet with the Pomeroy family are QMED Eric Rodgers (left) and Storekeeper Joseph Zagrocki. Februa,, 2002 Seafarers LOG 9 �Tampa Bay Pilots Follow Historic Route Throughout the alwaysevolving maritime industry, from the smallest tugboat to the largest cargo ship, high-tech equipment is the norm. Such is the case at SIU-contracted Tampa Bay Pilots, based in Egmont Key, Fla., near St. Petersburg. The eight SIU boat- men at Tampa Bay Pilots utilize the newest gear in performing their jobs. Despite the contemporary surroundings, piloting is an old component of Tampa lore. As the company notes, "From the earliest records of civilization, man has traveled the waters and relied upon the expertise of pilots to assure safe passage . ... Pilots are Among the SIU-crewed pilot boats docked at the station on Egmont Key, Fla. is the Manatee. an important aspect of the history of Tampa Bay. One of the earliest pilots, identified as Anton De Alaminos, explored both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of Florida. He established the existence of the Gulf Stream and is credited with the discov- Located near St. Petersburg , Fla., the pilot staery of Tampa Bay. tion on Egmont Key offers a practical site for The pilots who fol- awaiting incoming vessels. lowed played a vital role in the settling the land, sea. and the ever-changand growth of Tampa and the ing elements as have pilots since entire bay area." the dawn of history." The Tampa Bay Pilots Late last year, SIU members Association was founded in 1886. employed by Tampa Bay Pilots Notwithstanding technological unanimously approved a threeadvancements, "the profession of year contract that calls for signifpiloting remains relatively un- icant gains. Highlights of the changed," the association noted. agreement include increases in "Today, the Tampa Bay Pilots wages and overtime, improved offer the same critical judgment pension benefits (in the form of and unsurpassed familiarity with pension credits), and increasing Editorial Praises Merchant Mariners Editors note: The following protected by no law. The laws made editorial appeared in the October in Washington were designed to 2001 edition of the Bonnes protect the ship owners and their Nouvelles, a monthly newspaper profits. The laws encouraged based in Ville Platte, La. Written by . degradation, brutality and corrupPascal Fuselier, it is reprinted here tion. with permission. As late as 1897, the U.S . Supreme Court ruled that the BONJOUR MES AMIS: Thirteenth Amendment, which outDuring World War II, I served lawed involuntary servitude, did with the U.S. Naval Amphibious not apply to American seamen. Forces in the Pacific, and on two Until the mid-1930s the seamen occasions I was transported from were a class apart; outcast and one base to another · by merchant unwanted ashore except by those ships manned by merchant seamen. who were out to rob them. At sea I was first transported from San they were under the tyrant's heel. Bruno, Calif. to Pearl Harbor on the There was no one to speak for former luxury liner, SS Lurline, them, and if one did speak about which was converted into a troop conditions, he did so at great risk. carrier after the Japanese attack on It would be a long time before Pearl Harbor. America's seamen would reach the Since I was very young growing status they enjoy today. The up on the Mamou Prairie I had a National Labor Relations Act of deep admiration for the courage, 1935 (also known as the Wagner ingenuity, skill and stamina of the Act) was a big boom for American workers, including seamen. American merchant seamen. The history of the treatment of Like in the rest of the country in American seamen is not a pretty the mid-'30s, the Great Depression one. The men who sailed our early, was at its worse in Evangeline beautiful packets and clippers were Parish. Many sharecroppers' sons were becoming of age and ready to leave home and start a life of their own, but what to do? Jobs were scarce. In March 1933, Congress had passed FDR's Forestation Act, establishing the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) which provided work for many young men 18 to 25 years old. Many young chaps from Evangeline Parish joined the C.C. Camps, but each state had ·a quota and there was not enough work for all, so our young men began to look towards the sea to go and make enough money to possibly marry their sweethearts and buy a team of horses or mules to go into sharecropping au troisieme (giving the owner one-third of the harvest). Through the efforts of the National Maritime Union (NMU), the Seafarers International Union (SIU), and other unions, the ship owners were getting jittery, and began paying seamen $50 to $62.50 a month in the late 1930s. This was fabulous pay for the young lads of Evangeline Parish. A wedding during ses hon vieux . temps, (these good ol' times) would cost as little as twenty bucks including a honeymoon at Kinder Pump. A few young men from Ville Platte, Mamou, and surrounding coves and communities got a few bucks together and headed for Port Council, its affiliate members, Arthur to obtain their merchant and the workers at Avondale for marine documents (les Papers de their perseverance and support bateaux). during this difficult time. We Like wildfire, through prairies commend the company for its and across bayous, by word of willingness to resolve these mat- mouth, the message went out to our ters and move toward a positive, young men that a good place to go productive and long-term rela- was Mr. & Mrs. Michel's tionship into the future," Meese Boardinghouse on Houston said. Avenue in Port Arthur. Mrs. Michel The agreement also stipulates would not only help you obtain that- in addition to reinstating your seaman's papers, she would the 54 employees illegally fired help you to sign on a ship and for their union activities-the would let you room and board until records of numerous other you faire un bateau (make a ship), employees who were illegally before you paid her (if the walls of sanctioned, suspended or other- that boardinghouse could talk, wise disciplined for pro-union they' d have many stories to tell about the Cajuns of Evageline activities, be expunged. Parish.) "This agreement effectively During those hard times a mad resolves the hundreds of charges dictator in Germany had dreams of that emanated from our long conquering the world. On March campaign at the New Orleans 14, 1939, Hitler's German Army shipyard," Meese added. "It ends invaded Czechoslovakia, and on the extraordinary litigation that September 1, 193 9, German forces resulted in thousands of pages of invaded Poland. By June 22, 1940, transcripts, testimony and end- France capitulated to the Germans, less hours of hearings and court and that same month President proceedings." Roosevelt declared that U.S. policy Union Perseverance Pays Off Avondale Workers Returning With Full Back Pay, Benefits The AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department recently announced that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has accepted the settlement agreement negotiated between the New Orleans Metal Trades Department (AFL-CIO) and Avondale Shipyard to formally end long-running litigation over massive unfair labor practice charges stemming from the 10-year battle for union representation at the yard, now owned by Northrop-Grumman. The NLRB order provides that the company returns 54 employees to their previous positions with full back pay and benefits. The union estimates the back pay involved will reach $2.15 million. John Meese, national president of the Metal Trades Department, praised the workers for their determination and faith in the process, and commended the company for its cooperation. "The department salutes our New Orleans Metal Trades 10 Seafarers LOG was changing from "neutral" to "non-belligerency." With the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Sunday, December 7, 1941, which left 2,403 soldiers, sailors and civilians killed and 1, 178 wounded, America was suddenly faced with two wars- the one in Europe which we had been supplying under the pretense of neutrality and another to the farthest reaches of the Pacific. Our shipyards expanded the production of new ships. Miracles were demanded of our merchant marine and they were delivered through courage, sweat and blood. In the course of the war, 5,600 ships were produced by workers in American shipyards and our merchant seamen were there to sail them when they came off the assembly line. Seamen from Evangeline Parish and the rest of the U.S.A. were the first Americans to experience the war. During the early days of the war, where American armies were being formed in Fort Polk and other training camps, and our allies fought at Stalingrad and El Aleman, the U.S. Marines were establishing our first beachhead at Guadalcanal. Our merchant seamen were waging a grim race between sinkings and deliveries of ships. German submarines were well aware that merchant shipping was the vital backbone of warfare, and like hungry sharks, German Uboats roamed the sea and laid in wait at the mouth of our harbors for their prey. Just like the World War II veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, the merchant seamen who so gallantly sailed the ships that carried their cargoes of troops, ammunition, tanks and other necessary material during those desperate times, were dying in great numbers every day. There are still a few left in Evangeline Parish who remember, and it is to them I want to pay tribute. For much too long the part they played in winning the war has been ignored and underrated. From 1941 to late summer 1945, to our American seamen, the Atlantic coast became known as "Gasoline Alley" and they slept in life jackets while passing through "Torpedo Junction" off the tip of Florida. Torpedoed tankers off the New Jersey coast were not uncommon and those brave men were dying with scorched lungs in seas of blazing oil barely a mile off the U.S. coast, while others were going down in the icy waters of the Arctic, others in the Pacific and off SIU Port Agent Tony McQuay (standing) delivers copies of the new contract to Boatman Jeff Hilliard at the Egmont Key facility. health benefits to the same levels as those in the standard contracts. Seafarers working for the association include Kevin Whispell, Randy Huth, Stephen Jean, Greg Keelean, Russ Garner and Ron Calbert. the coast of Africa- the Seven Seas were a combat zone, and they ran red with the blood of our merchant seamen. Of the hundreds of seamen from Evangeline Parish who manned our vital ships during this critical era in our country's history, some who were killed on flaming vessels include Dowell and Edward "Dole" Chapman (brothers of the late Moise Chapman), who went down on two different ships; Joe Hollier, from the Reddell area and my fellow L'Anse Johnsonne comrade, Davis Veillon. Just like those who died in uniform, those unsung heroes gave their lives for their country. Tallying the achievements of the American merchant marine, the figures are very impressive. In the three-and-a-half years the United States was in combat, they had moved more than 268 million tons of cargo overseas. The great majority of America's 7 million overseas troops and 150,000 civilians had been transported by merchant ships ; and fully 80 percent of all the supplies needed by our allies were carried on American vessels. But the price was heavy-5 ,579 seamen were killed and thousands wounded. 773 of our merchant ships were destroyed. It was the greatest effort and the greatest sacrifice by any civilian group in American history. It had been achieved by a group of people, who, · a few years earlier, had been scorned in the press, harassed by police, exploited by ship owners and looked down upon as second class citizens by their fellow Americans. At White House ceremonies they were praised by President Roosevelt for their courage and dedication, and he told them they would not be forgotten when the war ended. But on April 12, 1945, FDR died at Warm Springs, Ga. and the war formally ended September 2, 1945. The nation thanked the merchant seamen for a job well done and promptly forgot about them. My second and final transport by a merchant ship was when I was in the U.S . Naval Amphibious Forces. It was in early Spring 1945, from Hawaii to Okinawa, to participate in the last battle of World War II, where like all of us in the Armed Forces, merchant seamen had to face suicide attacks by kamikaze planes. While engaged as a smokeboat operator to confuse the kamikazes by making smoke around the Continued on page 17 February 2002 �Good news is always welcome! On this page, we would like to share some happy events in the lives of our fellow Seafarers. If you have a family-related photo you would like to be included in the next family photo page, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photos will be returned, if so requested. If e-mailing digital images, please send them to dhirtes@seafarers.org. The higher the resolution, the better. February 2002 Seafarers LOG 11 �·TAX TIPS FOR SEAFARERS WHAT'S NEW? On June 7, 2001, new tax legislation, The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, was signed into law by President Bush. Here are some of the changes that will take effect in 2001 and 2002. TAX RATE REDUCTION - Individual income tax rates will be reduced. In 2001, the rates will be 10%, 15%, 27.5%, 30.5% and 39.1%. The new 10% rate applies to the first $67,000 of taxable income for single taxpayers, $10,000 of taxable income for heads of household, and $12,000 of taxable income for married couples filing jointly. For supplemental wage payments, such as bonuses, the withholding rate is 27.5%. For 2002 and 2003, the tax rates will be 10%, 15%, 27%, 30% 35% and 38.6%. CHILD TAX CREDIT - The child tax credit will increase from $500 per child to $600 per child for tax years 2001 through 2004 for a qualifying child under age 17. The child credit will gradually increase to $1,000 per child in 2010. ADOPTION CREDIT - The current maximum adoption credit for qualified adoption expenses which can be claimed for an eligible child is $5,000 ($6,000 for a special needs child). In 2002, the credit will increase to $10,000 for any child including special needs children. The income phaseout range will increase from $75,000 to $150,000 of modified adjusted gross income. EDUCATION IRAs - The current annual contribution of $500 that can be made for a designated beneficiary will increase in 2002 to $2,000. Qualified expenditures, which can be paid tax free from an education IRA, will now include those from elementary and secondary public (including kindergarten), private or religious school tuition and expenses. In 2002, joint filers with adjusted gross income below $190,000 can make a full contribution and those below $220,000 can make a partial contribution. QUALIFIED TUITION (Section 529) PROGRAMS - Under the new law, distributions made after 2001 from qualified state tuition plans will be fully excluded from gross income. Private educational institutions will also be able to establish prepaid educational services accounts and sell credits or certificates for the payment at a future date of qualified higher education expenses. Beginning in 2004, qualifying distributions from those will be excluded from gross income. STUDEVT LOAN INTEREST - The 60-month limit on interest paid for qualified education loads after Dec. 31, 200 l, is repealed. EMPLOYER-PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE - After Dec. 31, 2001, the annual ex,clusion of up to $5,250, is permanently extended to cover both undergraduate and graduate level courses. DEDUCTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES - Eligible taxpayers will be able to claim a deduction for up to $3,000 beginning in 2002 ($4,000 in 2004) of qualified higher education expenses. This deduction is also adjusted to gross income and is available even if you do not itemize your deductions. IRA CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITS - The maximum annual contribution limits for both traditional and Roth IRAs will increase from $2,000 to $3,000 for 2002 through 2004. Also, taxpayers who have attained age 50 by the end of the year will be able to make additional catch-up contributions of $500 for 2002 through 2005. The maximum annual contribution for those taxpayers will be $3,500 until 2006. TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT DEFERRALS - Starting in 2002,joint filers with adjusted gross income below $50,000, single filers and married filing separately with adjusted gross income below $25,000, can qualify for a tax credit of up to $1,000, for contributions or deferrals to retirement savings plans. The maximum credit is 50% of the contribution or deferral (up to $2,000). behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040 along with Form 1040-V (original only). Write name, address, phone number, Social Security number and form number on your check or money order. Payment also can be made by credit card. You may use American Express, Discover or Master cards. To pay by credit card, call the tollfree number 1-800-272-9829 or 1888-255-8299. There is a fee charged based on the amount you are paying. Rounding Off to Whole Dollars: Cents may be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax return and schedules. To do so, raise amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 becomes $1 and $2.50 becomes $3. Fast Refund: Taxpayers are able to request direct deposit of their tax refunds by filling out lines 68b, 68c and 68d on their Form 1040. Line 68b is for the bank's routing number. Line 68c indicates the type of account, and line 68d is the taxpayer's account number at the bank. When tax returns are filed electronically, a refund will be received in about 3 weeks, or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directly into a savings or checking account. For a charge, many professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If an individual prepared his or her own return, a preparer or transmitter in their area can file the return electronically. For a list of who can file a tax return electronically in any given area, call the IRS toll-free number, 1-800-829-1040, and ask for the Electronic Filing Office. WHAT ARE CONSIDERED DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS Personal Exemption Amount The HOW TO PREPARE A TAX RETURN Step 1. Get all records together. • Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099. • Itemized deductions and tax credits. • Medical and dental payment records. • Real estate and personal property tax receipts. • Interest payment records for items such as a home mortgage or home equity loan. • Records of payments for child care so an individual could work. Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications necessary to assist in filing the return. IRS Publication 17 entitled "Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals" is the most comprehensive guide the agency has issued this year. Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed to provide individuals with information on correctly filing tax returns. Also, you may access the IRS web site at www.irs.ustreas.gov for forms, instructions and publications. Fill in the return. Step 3. Step 4. Check the return to make sure it is correct. Step 5. Sign and date the return. Form l 040 is not considered a valid return unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint return. Step 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. Attach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099R to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms STANDARD DEDUCTION deduction for each exemption- for the individual, his or her spouse and dependents has increased to $2,900 per person. In 2001, the exemption deduction for high income taxpayers may be reduced or eliminated if their adjusted gross income exceeds certain threshold amounts. Standard Deduction ~ Increased: The standard deduction, or dollar amount that reduces the amount that is taxed, has increased for most people (see box on this page). Because of this increase, it may be to an individual's benefit to take the standard deduction this year even if that person has itemized deductions in the past. Personal Interest Deductions: For 2001 , per onal interest cannot be deducted. Personal interest includes interest on car loans, credit cards and per anal loans. Interest on Secured Loans Deductible: Interest paid on mort- This is the standard deduction chart for most people. If a taxpayer is 65 or older or blind, there are additional standard deduction ($900 for a married couple or $1, 100 for an unmarried per on). Note that the personal gages or investments is 100 percent deductible. exemption deduction is $2) 900. Union Dues Deduction: Union Filing Status Standard Deduction Single .......................................... $4,550 Married filing joint return or qualifying widow(er) with dependen children ........................... $7 ,600 Married filing separate return ....................... $3,800 Head of household ............................... $6,650 12 Seafarers LOG dues, including working dues, are deductible only if they exceed 2 p ercent of adjusted gross income. If they do, only the portion over the 2 percent is deductible. SPAD contributions have never been deductible. Club Dues Deduction: No deduction i permitted for club dues; however, dues paid to professional or public service organizations are deductible for business reasons. Deductions Subject to 2% of Adjusted Gross Income: These include investment advisory fees, trustee's administrative fees, legal expenses that are paid to produce taxable income, safe deposit box rental and tax preparation fees. Deducting W01k-Related Expenses: Expenses associated with a seaman's work may be considered tax deductible. However, no expense can be deducted for which a seaman has been reimbursed by the employer. Travel to the union hall to register or travel to the union's designated medical facility to take the required physical and drug tests are examples of expenses which are work-related but not reimbursed by the company. Members of the galley crew may deduct the costs of knives and other equipment they personally own but use when on a ship performing their work duties. The purchase of work-related clothing and other gear, as long as it is truly for work and not paid for by the employer, are likely to be considered tax-deductible. Deducting Work-Related Car Expenses: Use of a personally-owned automobile in work-related travel can result in deductible expenses. Two methods can be used to compute automobile expenses- either listing a standard mileage rate or determining actual cost. On the tax return due April 15 of this year, the IRS is accepting a standard mileage rate of 34.5 cents per mile for all miles driven in 2001. Parking fees and tolls can be added when using the standard mileage rate. If using actual expenses, information must be available on all operating-related costs for the vehicle, including intere t, insurance, taxes, licenses, maintenance, repairs, depreciation, gas, oil, tolls and parking. In either the standard mileage rate or the actual cost method of determining car expenses, accurate records should be kept. The IRS recommends keeping a log book or diary listing all expenses related to travel. Only work-related expenses not reimbursed by an employer can be claimed. Deducting Work-Related Meals When Traveling: Workers in transportation are allowed a special rate on the meal allowance of $38 per day in the continental U.S. and $42 per day outside the continental U.S. Otherwise the IRS standard meal allowance is generally $34. In some locations it is $42, and in Hawaii and Alaska it is computed differently. Travel expenses, including meals, can only be deducted if directly related to one's work and if they have not been reimbursed from any other source. There has been a recent tax court case (jolmson v. Comm. TC No. 5114-98) where a merchant seaman was denied a frill deduction for the full M & IE rates. The court ruled that in situation where meal are provided at no cost, the incidental expense rate allowable as an itemized deduction is limited to $2 (in the continental U.S.) and rates ranging from 1 to $53 in other areas. In lieu of these rates, to the extent you have receipts, a higher deduction amount may be allowed. Llmit on Itemized Deductions: In 2001 , itemized deductions may be limited for individual earning more than $132,950 of federal adjusted gross income (or $66,475 if married and filing separately). Earned Income Credit: A refundable earned income credit Presented on these two p are handy tax tips-so specifically tor mariner, deduction amounts tor 20 additional i WHERE TO GE General Information: 1-800-829-1040 may be called for questions 24 hours a day. Publications: Call 1-800-829-3676 to order cur and publications. Walk-In Help: IRS representatives are available i try to help with tax questions that ca To find the location of an IRS office, l States Government, Internal Revenu Telephone Help: The IRS is prepared to answer agency's taxpayer information servic tax-filing can be ordered. The federal Tele-Tax system ha about 150 topics. 1-800-829-44 77 is When calling from a touch tone pho repeat the topic and the letter "C" or To listen to a directory of topics after 123. You can also check the status of This telephone service is available time). Personal Computer: Access the IRS's Internet Web Si forms, instructions and publications; questions; search publications on-line holding allowances using their W-4 requests for help via e-mail; and sign news by e-mail from the IRS Digital Send IRS Written Questions: Written questions regarding the t IRS District Director (listed on the number with the letter. (EIC) is available to certain low income individuals who have earned income and meet certain adjusted gross income thresholds. For tax year 2001 , an individual does not have to have a qualifying child to be eligible for this credit if certain conditions are met. Different credit percentages and phase-out percentages are provided based on the taxpayer's income level and the number of qualifying children eligible, if any. The maximum credit allowed is as follows: Taxpayers with income less than $10, 710 and no qualifying children- $364 maximum credit; taxpayers with income less than $28,281 and with 1 qualifying child-$2428 maximum credit; taxpayers with income less than $32,121 and with 2 or more qualifying children- $4,008 maximum credit. If the earned income credit reduces the income tax liability below zero, a refund will be granted by the IRS. Taxpayers should use form 1040, schedule EiC to see if they are eligible for the credit. Dependent's Social Security Number: Each dependent must have a Social Security number (SSN). Individuals may get an SSN for their dependent by filing Form SS-5 with their local Social Security Administration office or calling the Administration at 1-800-772-1213. It usually takes about two weeks to receive an SSN. Dependent Child Credit: Effective for tax year 2001, taxpayers who have a qualifying child who is a U.S. citizen and for whom the taxpayer may claim a dependency exemption and who is less than 17 years old, are OVERSEAS Ii. Should a Seafarer find himself or h forms or assistance, U.S. embassie n vide some taxpayer-related service . -\ able at all U.S. embassies and con 11 Caracas, Venezuela; London, Engl n Bahamas; Ottawa, Canada; Pari Rome, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sydne, February 2002 �ges of the Seafarers LOG e of which are intended . Included are the new 1 as well as where to get rformation. INFORMATION ~eneral information. IRS staff answer ent and prior year forms, instructions many IRS offices around the counmot be answered easily by telephone. :>ok in the phone book under "United Service." 1 questions by phone. Through the :, publications covering all aspects of recorded tax information covering 1e IRS's automated Tele-Tax system. te, the letter "R" or number "7" will number "2" will cancel the message. he introductory message finishes, dial your refund. rom 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. ~ocal : at www.irs.ustreas.gov to: download see answers to frequently asked tax )y topic or keyword; figure your withcalculator, send them comments or ;p to receive the latest tax issues and )ispatch. x returns can be sent directly to an ax form). Include a Social Security entitled to the child tax credit. The amount of the credit is $600 per ild. The credit begins to phase out hen modified Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) reaches $110,000 for joint filers, $75,000 for single taxpayers or $5,500 for married taxpayers filing separately. Credit for Higher Education Tuition: Individuals may be able to take the "HOPE" credit for tuition and related expenses paid for oneself, spouse or dependents to enroll at or attend an eligible educational institution (i.e., college or graduate school or vocational training). The HOPE credit provides a maximum allowable credit of $1 ,500 per student for each of the first two years of postsecondary education. For qualified expenses paid after January 1, 2001, axpayers can take the "Lifetime earning Credit," that is a credit of 0 percent of qualified tuition exenses paid by the taxpayer for any ear (after that date) the HOPE credt is not claimed. This credit is not 'mited to the first two years of postecondary education. Also, no credits re available for expenses of a stuent in any year that tax-free distribtions from an education IRA are sed to pay the student's expenses. hese credits are subject to income imitations. The phaseout of the redits begins for most taxpayers hen modified AGI reaches $40,000, nd completely phase out when modfied AGI reaches $50,000. For joint ilers, the phaseout range is $80,000 o $100,000. The HOPE and ifetime Learning Credit are not vailable to taxpayers married filing eparately. TAX TIME erself overseas and seeking IRS consulates are equipped to proa minimum, IRS forms are availtes located in: Berlin, Germany; ; Mexico City, Mexico; Nassau, ranee; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; , Australia; Tokyo, Japan. February 2002 TAX TIPS· FOR SEAFARERS Student Loan Interest Taxpayers may be able to deduct up to $2,500 of interest paid after December 31, 1997 for qualified education expenses for oneself, spouse or dependents. The deduction is allowed in figuring adjusted gross income. Individual Retirement Accounts: • Education IRAs- Taxpayers can contribute up to $500 each year to an Education IRA for a person under age 18. The contribution is not deductible. Earnings on the contribution will be distributed tax-free provided that they are used to pay the beneficiary's postsecondary education expenses. However, the exclusion is not available for any year in which the HOPE credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit is claimed. Also, no contribution may be made by any person for the same beneficiary during any year in which a contribution is made to a qualified state tuition program. • Roth IRAs- The maximum total yearly contribution that can be made by an individual to a Roth IRA is $2,000. Roth IRAs are subject to income limits. The maximum yearly contribution is phased out for single taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) between $95,000 and $110,000, for joint filers with an AGI between $150,000 and $160,000, and for married filing separately with an AGI between $0 and $10,000. Although the contributions are not deductible, the distributions may be tax-free depending on when and why they are made. Penalty-Free IRA Distributions- The additional 10 percent tax penalty on an early distribution from an IRA may not apply if you pay higher education expenses for yourself, spouse or your children or grandchildren. The tax also may not apply if you pay expenses related to the purchase of a home by a firsttime homebuyer. Only $10,000 during the individual's lifetime may be withdrawn without a penalty for this purpose. OTHER TAX INFORMATION Private Delivery Services: Tax returns and extensions can be mailed through private delivery services such as Airborne Express, DHL Worldwide Express, Federal Expre s and United Parcel Service. Forms of Payments: One can pay the Internal Revenue Service through credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, cash, bank check or money order. Death of a Taxpayer: If a taxpayer died before filing a required return for 2001, the taxpayer's personal representative (and spouse, in the case of a joint return) must file and sign the return for that person. A personal representative can be an executor, administrator or anyone who is in charge of the taxpayer's property. WHICH INCOME TO REPORT In addition to wages, salaries, tips, unemployment compensation, capital gain , dividend payments and other income listed on the federal tax return, the following kinds of income must be reported. • Jones Act settlements for lost wages. • Amounts received in place of wages from accident and health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if employer paid for the policy. • Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. • Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. • Endowments. • Original Issue Discount. • Distributions from self-employed plans. • Bartering income (fair-market value of goods or services received in return for services). • Ti r 2 and supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act. • Lump-sum distributions. • Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) or real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property (capital gains). • Accumulation distributions from trusts. • Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gambling winnings). • Earned income from sources outside the United States. • Director's fees. • Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. • Embezzled income. or other illegal WHICH INCOME NEED NOT BE REPORTED WHICH RECORDS TO KEEP The following kinds of income do not need to be reported on the federal tax return: Keep records of income (such as receipts), deductions (for example, canceled checks) and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any worksheets used to figure them, until the statute of limitations runs out for that return, usually 3 years from the date the return was due or filed, or 2 years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is recommended that all records be kep t for about 6 years. • Benefits from government welfare programs. Change of Address: If an individual has changed his or her address from the one li ted on that person' last tax return, IRS Form 8822 should be filled out and filed with the agency. • Jones Act settlements for injuries, pain, suffering, m edical costs. • Maintenance and Cure. • Worker ' compen ation benefits, insurance damage , etc. for injury or ickne . • Disability retirem en t p ayments (and other benefits) p aid by th e Veterans' Administration. • Child support. • Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. • Dividends on veterans' life insurance. • Life insurance proceeds received because of a person's death. • Amounts received from insurance because of loss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of normal expenses while living in the home. • Certain amounts received as a scholarship. FILING AN EXTENSION IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a four-month extension to file IRS Form 1040A. An individual requesting an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. Filing of the form gives an individual until August 15, 2002 to file his or her 2001 federal tax return. The IRS will contact the individual directly only if the request for an extension is denied. To extend the period of time in which one can file a tax return, that individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due. If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four-month extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then Form 2688, known as file '1\.pplication for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is necessary. TAXES DUE APRIL IS, 2002 An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. Copies of Form 4868 are available by calling the agency's toll-free number which is dedicated to tax form requests (800) 829-3676. Also, the form is available from all main IRS branch offices and from the IRS web site at www.irs.ustreas.gov. And if a Seafarer finds himself or herself overseas, he or she can obtain the form from any U.S. embassy or consulate. It is i7n.portant to bear in 7n.ind that the filing of For7n. 4868 requesting an extension does not get one off the hook fro7n. having to pay any taxes due. For7n. 4868, when sent in, must be accompanied by all tax monies due the U.S. government from, the individual filing the extension. TAX RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF SEPTEMBER 11 Victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks have until February 12, 2002 to file Federal returns for 2000. WHY SEAFARERS MUST PAY STATE INCOME TAX Federal law prohibits employers from v.rithholding state and local taxes from the wages of mariners working aboard U.S.-flag ships. Specifically, the law (46 USCA 11108(11) ] provides that "no part of the wages due or accruing to a master, officer or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel engaged in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, interstate or non-contiguous trade shall be withheld pursuant to the provisions of the tax laws of any state, territory, possession or commonwealth, or a subdivision of any of them, but nothing in this section shall prohibit any such withholding of the wages of any seaman who is employed in the coastwise trade between ports in the same state if such withholding is pursuant to a voluntary agreement between such seaman and his employer." The law, however, does not exempt seamen from paying state and local taxes. Mariners, just like any other citizens of any given state, must meet their obligations to the government of the area in which they live. Each state has a set of criteria to determine whether an individual is a resident of that state. A seaman should check with a state tax office if he or she is unsure about residency status. For example, in California during the early 1970s, a case before the California State Board of Equalization stated that a merchant seaman- de pite the fact that he was on a ship for 210 days of the year--was a resident of the state for tax purposes. The board took into consideration the fact that the seaman owned a home in California and maintained a bank account in a California-based bank. Additionally, each state has established conditions under which non-residents of that state must pay a portion of state tax if uch an individual earned income from a source based in that state. Many states allow a credit in the amount an individual must pay the state if that person has already paid taxes in another state. In 2000, President Clinton signed into law the bipartisan Transportation Worker Tax Fairne s Act a measure aimed at providing "equitable treatment with re pect to tate and local income taxes for certain individuals who perform duties on vessel ." The law, which took effect Nov. 9, 2000, stipulate that pilots and other mariners "who perform regularly a igned duties while engaged as a master, officer or crewman on a vessel operating on the navigable waters of more than one State" shall be ubject to tate income tax only in his or her residential tate. If any questions arise regarding residency and state tax issues, 1nariners should telephone the taxpayer assistance office in the state in which they reside. Seafarers LD6 13 �OUR NEVV YEAR'S RESOLUTION The Seafarers LOG is updating and validating its monthly mailing list. This update should not affect active SIU members or pensioners. nor should it impact SIU-contracted companies. government representatives or agencies. media. educational institutions. port authorities or other unions who receive the LOG. However, if you: ~ Currently receive a single monthly copy of the LOG via mail, and ~ You are not an active SIU member or an SIU pensioner, and ~ You also don't fit into any category mentioned in the underlined sentence above, and ~ You want to remain on the mailing list, Please let us know by completing the form on this page and mailing it to: Data Management/Address Corrections Dept. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 OR Contact us via email at kclements@seafarers.org. r--------------------------------------------------, SEAFARERS LOG ADDRESS FORM (Please Print) Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Phone No.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Social Security No.: _ _ _ _ __ Thank you for your assistance and for your continued interest in the Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Seafarers LOG. L--------------------------------------------------~ 14 Seafarers LOG Febmary 2002 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea DECEMBER 16, 2001 - JANUARY 15, 2002 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam HonoluluHouston Jacksonville -~obile New Orleans 3 4 2 7 29 35 23 25 . ~~1¥ yqrk 30 Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point ?·Puerto Rico San Francisco St Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 15 4 3 10 25 l 34 23 273 1 1 2 4 6 13 3 1 5 8 28 14 12 12 10 16 7 3 8 3 5 7 5 2 17 13 159 14 0 2 0 4 5 10 10 92 Port ;1A!gonac 0 Baltimore 5 ·Guam 0 6 9 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville ·Mobile l 5 0 2 3 0 2 1 TOTAL SffiPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 4 0 7 22 18 16 Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 1 2 0 1 2 1 2 1 0 2 6 0 9 2 13 17 8 19 9 5 6 22 9 2 23 13 9 8 15 5 4 3 4 2 18 10 126 5 6 12 6 2 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 9 2 19 46 56 25 31 50 24 10 2 :i:i'fliieifo llfco San Francisco St ~ouis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 2 6 2 9 9 111 4 3 10 4 0 2 l 2 1 0 10 103 7 5 53 0 3 0 0 0 10 _2 9 11 0 1 l 6 9 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans - ~ewYork Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Pu.erto Rico ~an Francisco 17 2 8 12 5 3 0 1 28 St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans . !'l~wYork 15 24 0 0 6 2 5 2 13 1 14 2 19 8 12 24 12 2 4 4 17 Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 3 2 0 7 3 39 15 7 161 Totals All Departments 563 469 1 3 3 4 15 9 22 0 12 36 6 0 2 2 Norfolk ................... Thursday: March 7, April 11 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: March 6, April 10 0 4 3 5 8 9 32 5 17 13 Port Everglades ....... Thursday: March 14,April 18 San Juan ..................Thursday: March 7, April 11 5 0 7 2 3 3 100 8 7 59 0 11 2 27 13 10 94 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 2 2 2 2 11 10 11 1 0 3 7 0 8 4 1 0 0 3 0 I 0 0 6 3 2 4 58 0 1 8 0 27 22 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 1 2 2 3 3 5 -10 4 6 14 3 0 23 3 14 6 5 11 0 4 10 3 1 19 1 9 0 11 2 5 0 7 5 2 1 0 0 0 1 4 1 3 1 2 0 0 403 319 11 7 49 2 0 373 23 3 26 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 202 11 0 3 9 2 13 22 6 5 11 3 New York ................Tuesday: March 5, April 9 San Francisco .........Thursday: March 14, April 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 17 11 208 17 8 169 13 4 80 0 6 0 17 24 29 4 l 0 Personal 0 11 3 34 4 7 6 6 8 21 16 4 2 3 10 10 0 7 0 6 42 RICHARD P. HITCHCOCK III 0 2 14 2 7 4 0 2 1 41 3 6 1 0 4 3 256 80 71 0 0 0 15 3 4 5 6 , 5 3 30 1 3 11 2 1 5 10 0 l 3 9 58 24 246 22 30 8 40 3 17 17 50 21 3 17 6 25 66 22 26 9 10 7 33 15 87 0 0 73 321 14 1 40 28 550 194 207 974 792 824 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. February 2002 1 6 New Orleans ........... Tuesday: March 12, April 16 10 1 9 4 70 7 1 96 6 2 0 4 17 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: March 19, April 23 ··t5·~ 0 0 0 l 1 0 8 3 28 40 Mobile .................... Wednesday: March 13, April 17 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 3 3 4 0 10 5 3 2 1 20 0 11 11 105 2 25 Jersey City .............. Wednesday: March 20, April 24 123 4 5 2 222 2 0 2 0 2 2 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: March 7, April 11 437 6 0 3 0 0 12 2 Houston ............. :.... Monday: March 11, April 15 11 12 5 4 19 7 Honolulu ................. Friday: March 15, April 19 17 19 0 0 20 20 1 6 6 (} 0 6 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: March 13, April 17 9 7 9 18 54 45 1 15 9 176 4 46 3 l 0 3 0 Boston ..................... Friday: March 8, April 12 0 16 5 140 10 0 Baltimore ................ Thursday: March 7, April 11 4 4 10 0 19 2 ,..;;~ew York 9 4 2 7 19 11 9 6 3 2 12 19 44 12 12 3 5 5 N~Orleans Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Algonac .................. Friday: March 8, April 12 0 41 0 • Piney Point .............Monday: March 4, April 8 20 5 18 • lfan:ll &April 2IJIJ2 lfe!Jlbersblp Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 0 Please contact your sister at (904) 733-1882. Correction A caption on page 7 of the January 2002 LOG stated that a lifeboat endorsement is part of the Basic Safety Training (BST) required of deep sea mariners under the STCW convention. IT IS NOT. While BST does include four elements, lifeboat is not one of them. Scholarship Deadline Just Around Corner Two months remain until the deadlineApril 15-for receipt of scholarship applications from Seafarers as well as from their spouses and children who wish to continue their education at the college level in the fall of 2002 Three scholarships are being set aside for SIU members--one for $20,000 and two each for $6,000. Additionally, five grants will be awarded to SIU dependents, each for $20,000. Time is running out to take advantage of this generous benefit, provided by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Application booklets (which contain eligibility requirements, application procedures and an application form) are available in any SIU hall. Also, applicants who were not selected for a scholarship in the past may want to consider reapplying this year. You have nothing to lose-and no time to waste! Seafarers LOG 15 �• Seafarers International Union Dlrer:tary l\TmU monthly Shipping cf/; Registration Report DECEMBER 2001 Michael Saccot President • Tom Orzechowski, 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 . Rene Lioeanjie, Vice Presidem at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at large ... HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 AU Groups Group I Group II Group III Group I Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SIDPPED TOTAL REGISTERED John Fay, Executive nee President David Heindel, Secrelary·TreasiJrer Augustin Tellez, nee President Contracts All Groups Group II Group ID Trip Reliefs All Groups Group I Group II Group III DECK DEPARTMENT 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 2 0 0 0 1 15 6 7 53 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 11 6 8 6 5 1 0 52 106 30 10 2 0 0 2 7 0 2 0 3 6 6 0 9 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 12 2 0 0 4 0 2 4 0 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 1 43 0 0 0 4 3 14 4 9 0 3 0 3 1 3 0 2 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, Ml 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market Sc, Suite B,Alton, lL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 121 Sesame St., #lC, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O, Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 969 J l (671) 647-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalibi 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 99 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 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 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 Harvey, LA New York 4 2 0 1 Norfolk 2 0 0 0 Q Boston Houston San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 0 5 Q 0 3 1 1 3 0 21 7 Harvey, LA New York 1 0 9 0 1 2 1 0 0 Norfolk 0 San Pedro Savannah 4 2 0 0 0 Tacoma 16 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Harvey, LA New York 0 0 1 3 0 4 3 7 Savannah Tacoma 0 Totals 8 21 88 34 Totals All Departments 0 ,2~ 8 6 2 0 0 46 13 0 0 2 2 11 0 20 76 0 0 8 0 0 0 2 4 6 0 0 2 3 0 1 2 0 13 0 14 0 36 9 14 0 9 3 0 10 6 0 0 13 2 6 0 2 5 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 2 2 3 13 1 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 Norfolk San Pedro 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Port Boston Houston 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 l Totals 0 4 5 0 Port Boston Houston 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 22 35 1 4 0 0 0 20 13 5 34 30 0 23 0 0 0 28 4 39 0 14 5 10 23 59 123 74 109 277 208 111 2 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK U5 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 PHILADEL.PBJA 2604 S. 4 SL, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S.AndrewsAve.,Ft. Lauderdale, FL 31316 (954) 522- 7984 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St., San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division: (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE l057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington. CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOB PI CS-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the Seafarers LOG by Pensioner I 1L"'~ Alfred Porcari of Howard Beach, NY They were taken aboard the SS Steel Voyager on Sept. 20, 1972. In a note to the Seafarers LOG accompanying these pictures, Porcari wrote that the captain decided that the ship--on its way to Vietnam-was not going fast enough and ordered three sails put up (above). Made from new tarpaulins, two were hoisted forward and one was put up on the #4 hatch (right). According to the captain, the ship picked up one knot in speed with the sails. "Ships that passed us could not believe what they were seeing ," Porcari added. "And I'll bet some, if not all the old-timers, will find this hard to believe. But seeing is believing (far right)." Porcari, now 72, joined the SIU in 1947 and retired in 1991. The sails stood up for about 12 days in the trade winds of the Pacific. The trip took 108 days in all. February 2002 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US.-jlag 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. recertified bosun is among the nine Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Recertified Bosun John E. Stout completed the highest level of training available to members of the deck department at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. Including Stout, six of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. Three plied the Great Lakes. Six of the retirees worked in the deck department, one shipped in the engine department and two sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. A DEEP SEA MANUELE. CAMARA, 64, hails from Portugal. He started his SIU career in 1978 in the port of New York. Brother Camara first sailed in the inland division aboard the Bradford Island, a Steuart Tanker Co. vessel. The deck department member later transferred to the deep sea division and upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship in 1984 and 1996. He last shipped aboard the Sea-Land Spirit. Brother Camara resides in Warren, R.I. r:-7'.W!E::::~~• PEDRO JUAN LaBOY, 62, was born in Ponce, P.R. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1967, joining in the port of New York. Brother LaBoy first shipped aboard the Detroit, a Sea-Land Service vessel. The steward department member last worked aboard the Sea-Land Cntsader. Brother Editorial Continued from page 10 fleet, I saw many merchant ships there and got to know many of the crew members. I had so much admiration for the merchant seamen who sailed our tankers and freighters during the war. In less than a month after I was discharged from the military, I obtained my seaman's document from the U.S. Coast Guard in Port Arthur. In early January 1946, I signed on as a crew member on my first merchant vessel, and for the next 21 years I sailed all over the world with the finest people on earth. When I was discharged from the military in Nov. 1945, I had two choices-go to college under the G.I. Bill or join the merchant marine and see the world. I never regretted that I chose the latter. I had the pleasure of sailing with men who sailed the great clippers around Cape Hom (off Argentina) before the Panama Canal opened in August 1914 and many who had sailed during the recent war. I had the honor of meeting Nick February 2002 JUANA. LOPEZ, 57, began his SIU career in 1969 in the port of New York. He first sailed aboard the Avenger a Marine Carriers Corp. vessel. The deck department member, who also sailed as a steward, was born in Puerto Rico. Brother Lopez lives in Utuado, P.R. GABER MOHAMED, 65, was born in Arabia. Brother Mohamed started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of New York. He first sailed aboard the Anniston Victory, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The engine department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Mohamed most recently worked on the USNS Chesapeake, an Interocean Ugland Management Corp. vessel. He now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. VICTORM. PACHECO, 71, began his SIU career in 1970 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1955. Brother Pacheco first sailed on the Monticello, operated by Monticello Tanker Co. The deck department member also shipped as a steward. He upgraded his skills in 1970 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Hoogendam, who was too young for military service but had survived 83 days on a life raft. By the way, as far as I know, the only merchant seaman from Evangeline Parish who was a prisoner of war during World War II was the late Hilton "Solqui" Blanchard of Duralde. His ship, a Texaco tanker, SS California, was captured early in the war by the Germans and traded for with the Japanese. For almost four years, Blanchard and his shipmates suffered untold hardships at the hands of their captors. Ironically, it was over four decades after World War II ended that the U.S. Congress, realizing a great injustice had been made to these brave men who had served their country so well in wartime, granted them full veteran's status. Many had died and most were too old to take advantage of all the benefits, but at least they know they can be buried with full military honors. On this Veterans' Day 2001, I hope all my military veteran friends will join me in saluting these brave men for a job well done Bien merci, mes amis. Brother Pacheco last worked on Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. 's Humacao. He resides in Santurce, P.R. JOHNE. STOUT, 59, was born in Savannah, Ga. He began his career with the SIU in 1962 in the port of New York. Brother Stout served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1961. He first sailed aboard a Hercules Steamship Corp. vessel. The deck department member shipped as a bosun. He upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md., where he also graduated from the bosun recertification program. Brother Stout last worked on the Innovator, a U.S. Ship Management vessel. He is a resident of Magnolia, Texas. GREAT LAKES ALBIN J. FILARSKI, 65, started his SIU career in 1988 in Detroit. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Brother Pilarski first shipped aboard the Paul H. Townsend, an Inland Lakes Management vessel. Born in Michigan, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Pilarski upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1991. His most recent voyage was aboard the Presque Isle. Brother Pilirski makes his home in Hubbard Lakes, Mich. r--~,...,,....,,.,..,,.r---, MUSAIDA. ISMAIL, 65, began his SIU career in 1966 in Detroit, shipping in both the steward and engine departments. Brother Ismail 's first ship was the Reiss Brothers. Born in Arabia, Brother Ismail last worked aboard the John Boland, an American Steamship Co. vessel. He lives in Yemen. ABDO M. YAHYA, 64, joined Editors Note: The following brothers and sisters, all members of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, went on pension during 2001. Their names appear alphabetically and according to the month in which their retirements became effective. July 2001 Warner Crawford Austin Gates Peter Juba Guessler Linwood Robert Requa Enrique Silva Robert Simpson John Zanjabil August 2001 Joseph Brooks Joe Everhart Rubildo Garcia Herman Harrison Howard Lopes Arvin Musil Karl Reese Carlos Rosado Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG 1942 the Seafarers in 1966 in Detroit. His ~ initial voyage was aboard an American Steamship Co. vessel. The ...........~.____, deck department member, who also worked in the engine department during his career, was born in Arabia. His last voyage was aboard the Walter J McCarthy, an Armstrong Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Yahya lives in Dearborn, Mich. September 2001 Ivan Benham Edward Foster Robert James Raymond Mikell Ronald Robinson Pablo Solis October 2001 Armando Aguilar Jerry Booker James Burrow Levi Chase Roberto Hernandez Wilfred Jones Mohamed Madhigi Leonila Manning Antonio Pizarro George Santiago James Tripp Warren Knight officers and members of the SIU voted protest to all levels of government. to During the last week of February, the S.S. 1946 Marore was attacked about midnight by three The membership voted overwhelmingly for a German submarines. Even though she was tor· resolution that authorized the election of a pedoed and hit by over 100 shells, the entire committee to investigate the possibilities and crew escaped in rr.=:==============================::;i advisability of establifeboats. One of the lishing an upgrading boats rigged a sail and school in the Port of made port at Cape New Orleans. The Hatteras. The other membership felt very two boats, containing strongly that the 25 men, were spotted union should establish by a Navy plane and operate its own which directed a ship training schools rather to their rescue. than have schools controlled and operated by the government. An additional reason is that there is a shortage 1944 of qualified ratings in all departments. In the midst of World War II, a war in which the merchant marine suffers greater proportional casualties than any of the military ser1991 vices, the Maritime War Emergency Board has As of February 4, the U.S. government had proposed a cut in pay for merchant seamen. s~nt 5 billion pounds of dry cargo and 8.6 bilAlthough the average wage for a Seafarer is lion pounds of fuel by ship-many of them only $1,6 77. 14 a year including bonus and crewed by Seafarers- to the allied armed overtime pay-which breaks down to $32.25 forces stationed in the Persian Gulf. Converted per week-the board is trying to cut the pay into short tons, the logistical supply line has of the men who risk their lives in submarine transferred 2.5 million short tons of dry cargo and bombing attacks for 24 hours a day. On and 4.3 million short tons of fuel to the gulf receipt of a letter from the board secretary since the United States began its military announcing the government's intentions, the deployment last August. THIS MONTH IJ'I SIU HISTORY Seafarers LOS 17 �DEEP SEA ROBERT ANDERSON Pensioner Robert Anderson, 73, died Oct. 15. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in Lake Charles, La. ~_....lllL..-.J Born in Evansville, Ind., Brother Anderson shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Sea-Land Producer. He started receiving his retirement stipend in 1986. Brother Anderson lived in New Orleans. GENARO ARROYO Pensioner Genaro Arroyo, 74, passed away Nov. 15. Brother Arroyo • began his SIU career in 1956, joining in the port of New York. Born in San Juan, P.R., Brother Arroyo shipped in the steward department. He sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by Delta Steamship Lines. Brother Arroyo began collecting his retirement compensation in 1979. He made his home in Puerto Rico. VERNON BARFIELD Pensioner Vernon Barfield, 90, died Nov. 11. Born in Georgia, he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Barfield first went to sea aboard the North Platte Victory, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. The steward department member's final voyage was on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Thomas Lynch. Brother Barfield started receiving his pension in 1983. Mobile, Ala. was his home. OTIS BLACKWELL Pensioner Otis Blackwell, 87, passed away Dec. 2. Brother Blackwell began his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards """""""-........_;~_..,- (MC&S) in I 945 in San Francisco. The Texas native first sailed on American President Lines' (APL) Cape Sandy. Brother Blackwell shipped in the steward department and last went to sea aboard the President Grant, another APL vessel. He started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1969. Brother Blackwell called San Francisco home. FELIPE CLOTTER rA~~~;:-1 Brother Felipe Clatter, 66, died Dec. 3. A native of Honduras, he joined the SIU in 1990 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. His initial voy'-----''---"""--....-...__, age was aboard the SS Independence, an American Hawaii Cruises vessel. Brother Clatter shipped in the engine department, last sailing on U.S. Ship Management's Sea/and Pride. He made his home in Houston. WARREN CONNER Pensioner Warren Conner, 83, passed away Dec. 20. Brother Conner, a charter member of the 18 Sealal'el'S LOB ~-Bi~ SIU, joined the union in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Bath, N.Y.,he shipped in the deck department. Brother L....~""=~_..._---l Conner first sailed aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's De Soto. He last went to sea on the Bradford Island, a Steuart Tanker Co. vessel. Brother Conner began receiving his pension in 1980. He was a resident of New Orleans. JAMES CORDER Pensioner James Corder, 75, died Dec. 11. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Corder served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., he first sailed for the SIU aboard Ore Navigation's Export Leader. A bosun, he last went to sea on the Sea-Land Economy. Brother Corder started collecting his retirement pay in 1988. He lived in South Carolina. CHARLES CORRENTE Pensioner Charles Corrente, 75, passed away Oct. 6. Born in Louisiana, he started his SIU career in 1951, joining in the port of New Orleans. Before becoming a Seafarer, Brother Corrente served four years in the U.S. Navy. His initial voyage under the SIU colors was aboard the John Evans, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Brother Corrente shipped as a chief cook and completed the highest level of training available to members in the steward department. He was a member of Steward Recertification Class #9, which graduated from the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1980. Brother Corrente's final SIU voyage was aboard the Lake, an American Overseas Marine vessel. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. Brother Corrente lived in Bogalusa, La. EDWARD LEON DePARLIER Pensioner Edward DeParlier, 76, died Sept. 16. Brother DeParlier started his SIU career in 1948, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in North Carolina, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Brother DeParlier first sailed aboard the Fort Bridge, operated by T. J. Stevenson NSA. The steward department member last sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Green Valley. Brother DeParlier started receiving his retirement income in 1989. He resided in Mobile, Ala. in 1948,joining in the port ofNew York. Brother Floyd first went to sea on the Ft. Hoskins, an Interocean Management, Corp. vessel. A member of the deck department, he last worked on Crowley American Transport, Inc. 's Senator. Brother Floyd started receiving his retirement income in 1986. He made his home in Savannah, Ga. EDWARD GLAZDER Pensioner Edward Glazder, 74, died Nov. 11. Brother Glazder started his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port .__.._____ _ __...____ of New York. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947. Brother Glazder's initial SIU voyage was aboard an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. The steward department member last worked aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Cruz. Brother Glazder began receiving his pension in 1992. He was a resident of New Jersey. HERVEY HAMILTON Pensioner Hervey Hamilton, 87, passed away Dec. 5. The Louisiana native joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1948. Brother Hamilton's first ship was the President Jackson, an American President Lines vessel. A member of the steward department, he last worked on Interocean Management Corp. 's Cape Fear. Brother Hamilton began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1984. He lived in California. JOSE MELENDEZ Pensioner Jose Melendez, 77, died Sept. 20. He started his career with the MC&S in 1945, joining in the port of San Francisco. His first trip was aboard Matson 's Thomas Hart Benton. The steward department member, who was born in Puerto Rico, last shipped on the ~oming, a States Shipping vessel. He started receiving his pension in 1974. Brother Melendez resided in Bayamon, P.R. DORIS MOODY Pensioner Doris Moody, 77, died Aug. 11. Sister Moody started her career with the MC&S in San Francisco. Born in Olympia, Wash., she worked in the steward department and began receiving her pension in 1977. Sister Moody was a resident of Eugene, Ore. .---..-ln"'!"1'l!l""I~--, THOMAS MYLAN Brother Thomas Mylan, 53, passed away Nov. 7. He started his SIU career in 1968, joining in the port of New York. A native ~------.... ofNewYork and a member of the deck department, he first went to sea aboard a Cosmos Navigation Corp. vessel. Brother Mylan last worked on Liberty Maritime Corp. 's Liberty Sea. He made his home in Springfield, Ore. TERRELL NESBITT Pensioner Terrell Nesbitt, 84, died Sept. 30. Brother Nesbitt started his career with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of New Orleans. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 ~-----~ JOHN FLOYD / Pensioner John Floyd, 73, passed away Jan 9, 2001. Brother Floyd was born in Horry County, S.C. He started his SIU career to 1945. Born in Gretna, La., Brother Nesbitt's first and last SIU voyages were aboard Delta Steamship Lines vessels. The engine department member started receiving his pension in 1978. Abita Springs, La., was his home. LEONARD OLBRANTZ Pensioner Leonard Olbrantz, 68, passed away Nov. 22. The Wisconsin-born mariner started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. He first sailed on the San Marino. A bosun, he last worked on Vivian Tankships Corp. 's Overseas Vivian. Brother Olbrantz started receiving his retirement compensation in 1991. He called Olongapo City, Republic of the Philippines home. MICHAEL ORTIZ Brother Michael Ortiz, 40, died Oct. 10. He joined the SIU in 1982 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Ortiz's initial voyage was aboard the Santa Mercedes, a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. The California-born mariner shipped in the deck department. He last worked on Alaska Tanker Co. 's Overseas Washington. Brother Oritz was a resident of Ventura, Calif. -----'--=------ JOSEPH PAZOS Pensioner Joseph Pazos, 60, passed away Sept. 9. Brother Pazos started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958 to 1961. His first ship was the Ft. Hoskins, operated by Interocean Ugland Management Corp. The New York native shipped in the engine department. He last worked on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Robert E. Lee. Brother Pazos began collecting his pension in 1993. He resided in Astoria, N.Y. RENE PELLICCIA Pensioner Rene Pelliccia, 90, died Dec. 12. He began his SIU career in 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Pelliccia first .___..-.:..---=----a---' went to sea aboard the Bethore, an Ore Navigation Corp. vessel. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in both the steward and deck departments. His final voyage was on Hudson Waterways Corp. 's Transcolorado. Brother Pelliccia started receiving his pension in 1976. He was a resident of Santa Cruz, Calif. ROBERT RAFF Brother Robert Raff, 61 , passed away Oct. 4. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of New York. Brother Raff L____:~liiiooli.~___..L.LJ served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1962. He first sailed on an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Michigan, Brother Raff shipped in the engine department. He last worked on the Sea-Land Consumer. Brother Raff lived in Los Angeles. CASIMIRO RAMOS Pensioner Casimiro Ramos, 74, died Nov. 3. Brother Ramos started his career with the MC&S in 1945 in San Francisco. He first sailed aboard the Thomas Johnson, a Marion Sulphur & Oil vessel. Born in Guanica, P.R., Brother Ramos was a member of the steward department. He last worked on Bulk Food Carriers' Rice Queen. Brother Ramos started receiving his pension in 1970. He resided in his native commonwealth. MONSERRATE SALIVA Pensioner Monserrate Saliva, 93, passed away Oct. 22. Brother Saliva began his career with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. A native of Ponce, P.R., he shipped as a member of the deck department. Brother Saliva started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1972. He was a resident of Ponce. GEORGE SLACK Pensioner George Slack, 76, died Sept. 4. He joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Slack served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1950. He first sailed on the Sea-Land Adventurer. The Oxford, Miss. native shipped in the engine department. He last went to sea on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Stonewall Jackson. Brother Slack started receiving his pension in 1991. He made his home in Jackson, Tenn. POLICARPIO TAMBIO Pensioner Policarpio Tambio, 94, passed away Oct. 20. Brother Tambio began his career with the MC&S in 1946 in San Francisco. His first voyage was aboard the Aleutian. Born in the Philippines, Brother Tambio shipped in the steward department. His final voyage was aboard the Mariposa. Brother Tambio began receiving his pension in 1973. He lived in his native republic. WILBUR TAYLOR Pensioner Wilbur Taylor, 96, died Dec. 10. Brother Taylor started 1 his career with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. The deck department member was born in New Jersey. Brother Taylor started receiving his pension in 1970. He made his home in Honolulu. DONALD THOMPSON Pensioner Donald Thompson, 80, passed away Nov. 20. He began his SIU career in 1966 in the port ofNorfolk, Va. Brother Thompson served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1940 to 1945. The steward department member was born in New York. He last worked on the Sea-Land Explorer. Brother Thompson began receiving retirement compensation in 1988. He lived in Antioch, Calif. Febnlary 2002 �Digfft of Shipboard lf':'i•~'~'.-."ss OGatt1111p#tii.pti11f as many tiliiests of union shipboard utes at possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Thoseissues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union .upon receipt of the ships' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded -to the Seafarers LOG tor publication. USNS POMEROY (Maersk Line), Sept. 18-Chairman Mark Coleman, Secretary Christopher Maye, Educational Director Roy Zanca, Engine Delegate Keith Mcintosh. Chairman read president's report from September LOG. Since this is a new ship, he will check with captain regarding amount of funds in ship's treasury. Educational director suggested everyone read LOG to find out about upgrading course schedules. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications read regarding restriction to ship during national crises. Movies expected aboard ship soon after arrival at Boston shipyard. Secretary will look into library books as per contract. DEFENDER (U.S. Ship Management), Oct. 14-Chairman Kissinfor Taylor, Secretary Richard Casuga, Educational Director Hardin Chancey, Engine Delegate Horst Baetjer, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman announced payoff Oct. 17 in Long Beach, Calif. U.S. Coast Guard to board ship upon arrival. Secretary noted importance of contributing to SPAD. He reminded those getting off in Long Beach and Oakland to clean rooms and get fresh linen for replacements before arri al in port sin teward is very busy at that time. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Letter submitted to captain regarding availability of better shuttle service for crew members. Suggestion made for union to check into telephone service to ships in port. Clarification requested on suiting up for fire and boat drills. New washers and dryers to be installed in crew laundry. EL MORRO (Interocean Ugland Management), Oct. 29-Chairman Steven Copeland, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Fredrick Dougherty Jr., Deck Delegate Isidro Soto Jr., Engine Delegate Levi Rollins, Steward Delegate Duane Washington. Chairman requested crew members separate plastic items from regular trash and keep noise down in passageway. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., especially for completion of STCW training by Feb. 1, 2002. Treasurer stated $80 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members asked to help keep laundry and cleaning gear lockers tidy and to use earphones when listening to radios and TVs. Recommendations made to increase pension benefits and have vacation pay electronically deposited into members' accounts. Clarification requested on Family Leave Act. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great job. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. ERIC G. GIBSON (Osprey Ship Management), Sept. 28-Chairman Thomas Minton, Secretary Exxl Ronquillo, Deck Delegate John Williams, Steward Delegate David Brown Ill. Chairman read reply from VP Contracts Augie Tellez about extra compensation for feeding riding crews and shoreside contractors. He explained importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point and need to have TRBs signed. He noted that the more training you Feb,.uary 2002 have, the more job security. He also explained various SIU business forms available aboard ship. Bosun handed out information on Jones Act. He suggested new members learn more about industry and union and that Paul Hall Center is good source for this education. He explained how motions work and are submitted and explained SPAD procedure. No disputed OT reported. Next port is Guam, at which time Patrolman Matt Holley will visit ship for Q&A session and bring LOGs and insurance pamphlets. Crew members were warned that base security is tight and that Marines are stationed at all check points. The crew of the Gibson wishes to extend condolences to families and friends of the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. /TB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transportation), Oct. 28-Chairman Jeffrey Kass, Secretary Gary Griswold, Educational Director Brandon Purcell, Deck Delegate Allen Davis, Engine Delegate Ahmed Salim, Steward El Sayed Amasha. Chairman advised crew members of upcoming STCW deadline. He recommended everyone wear safety gear provided by company and try to keep noi e down when returning from shore. Educational director recommended all members attend upgrading courses at Piney Point and donate to SPAD for job security. Treasurer announced $200 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications from headquarters read regarding SIU's involvement in relief efforts following Sept. 11 attacks. Repair of TV antenna needed. Thanks given to steward department for excellent job. JAMES ANDERSON JR. (Maersk Line), Oct. 4-Chairman Wallace William, Secretary Michael Watts, Educational Director Michael Rueter, Deck Delegate James Olando, Engine Delegate Thomas Hawks, Steward Delegate Jonathan Gibson. Bosun received copy of new standard contract. He read and explained some of the changes pertaining to medical and pension benefits and the increase in the SMPPP. He also led discussion about drug testing. Secretary announced $356 in ship's fund. Plan is to purchase DVD player and movies, but if anyone has other ideas, they should let him know. Educational director encouraged crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and reminded them about STCW deadline. Some disputed OT reported in engine delegate. Ship returning to Diego Garcia. LIBERTY GRACE (Liberty Maritime), Oct. 30-Chairman Samuel Reed III, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educational Director Asher Liss, Deck Delegate Earl Sparkes, Engine Delegate Abdul Mosa, Steward Delegate Vincent Igneri. Chairman thanked crew for good trip on maiden voyage of Liberty Grace. Secretary added his thanks to members for helping keep ship clean. Educational director encouraged everyone to attend Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. R mm nda i n or ntra department to loo mto changing crew rotation from 120 days to 90 days on Liberty ships. Clarification requested on draws in foreign ports. Next port: Houston. MAERSK CALIFORNIA (Maersk Line), Oct. 14-Chairman Brian Fountain, Secretary John Reid, Educational Director Daniel Gibbons, Deck Delegate Leo Sullivan, Engine Delegate Jose David Colon, Steward Delegate William Muniz. Chairman thanked everyone for smooth trip and hard work. He led discussion on cap for OT in unlicensed departments. Secretary noted fresh stores to be loaded in Newark and Newport News, and thanked crew for helping keep mess halls clean. Educational director reminded members about STCW deadline and of educational and upgrading facilities available at Piney Point. Treasurer stated $125 in ship's fund. New movies to be purchased soon. Beef reported in steward department. No disputed OT noted. Communications from headquarters read and posted about restriction to ship. A moment of silence was stood in memory of all those who lost their lives or family members or friends in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Suggestion made to reduce seatime requirements for pension and to look into 401K plan for members. Clarification requested on rotary shipping rules for AB watchstanders, chief cook and OVA on Maersk ships. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done, especially for cookouts. New microwave received in Capetown, South Africa; new toaster now needed. Next ports: Newark; Baltimore; Newport News; Charleston, S.C. MAERSK TEXAS (Maersk Line), Oct. 30-Chairrnan John Zepeda, Secretary Donna Decesare, Educational Director Edward Mancke, Deck Delegate Shawn Williams, Steward Delegate Malcolm Holmes. Chairman stated members may file for vacation pay after 60 days. Secretary noted everything running fine and gave special thanks to GVA Artis Pilgrim for a great job. Educational director encouraged upgrading at Piney Point to improve skills, pay and job security. Treasurer announced $265 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to reduce age for retirement benefits and reinstate time off on freighters. Request also made for SIU unlicensed apprentices aboard ship. Satellite TV would be especially welcome. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port Balboa, Panama. PERSEVERANCE (Mari trans), Oct. 29-Chairman Thomas Lasater, Secretary Catherine Hays, Educational Director Soo II Ahn, Deck Delegate Hector Cumba, Engine Delegate Milton Israel, Steward Delegate William Young. Chairman announced arrival and payoff Oct. 30 in Savannah, Ga. He said he received word that contract was finalized and is awaiting a copy. He also noted that STCW renewal time is getting short and advised crew members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center as soon as possible and donate to SPAD. Educational director urged everyone to utilize the union's school at Piney Point for upgrading skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members asked to work safely and keep noise down in house since others may be sleeping at any time. Thanks given to steward department for good job. Next ports: Savannah; Lake Champlain, La.; Houston; Long Angeles, Calif. TELL US (Pacific Gulf Marine), Oct. I-Chairman Michael Brown Secretary Robert Owens, Educational Director Charles A. Perryman, Deck Delegate Edward Ayres. Chairman spoke about recent terrorist attacks on U.S. and heightened security measures when entering port. Educational director reminded crew members about STCW deadline Feb. 1, 2002. Engine department reported beefs regarding security watches in European ports and not being able to work overtime due to standing security watches. Deck department brought up question of equalization of overtime as well as questions about new contract. Steward department director stated that those members who do not yet have required STCW training must get it before Feb. 1, 2002 if they wish to continue sailing. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made for computer access by crew (probably in lounge or ship's office) and that all union halls be accessible by e-mail. Suggestion made that members in money purchase pension plan be able to borrow or withdraw company contributed money as needed, or that union establish emergency guidelines to make this possible. Next ports: Elizabeth; Charleston, S.C.; Miami; Houston. Feeding the Bob Hope Crew Aboard the USNS Bob Hope are Chief Cook Ernie Aguinaldo (left) and SA Valencia Williams. The vessel, operated by Maersk Line for the Military Sealift Command, was in Norfolk, Va. at the time this photo was snapped. It is the lead ship in the Bob Hope class of sealift vessels built at Avondale Industries in New Orleans and was named in honor of Bob Hope, an entertainer who has given more than 50 years of support to U.S. forces stationed around the world. given vote of thanks for job well done. Next ports: Baltimore; Charleston, S.C.; Brunswick, Ga. TRADER (CSX Lines), Oct. 22Chairman Robert Wankmueller, Secretary Kevin Dougherty, Educational Director Marvin Wells, Deck Delegate Augustus Udan, Engine Delegate Glenn Henderson, Steward Delegate Alejo Fabia Jr. Chairman announced Oct. 23 payoff in Oakland, Calif. He stated any work done in different departments should be paid at penalty rate and that gangway watch is entitled to coffee break. There will be an ABS ship inspection this voyage and a U.S. Coast Guard drill and inspection the following trip. Educational director reminded crew members to be fully aware of STCW requirements and not to wait until last minute to sign up for basic safety classes. The Feb. 1, 2002 deadline is coming up fast. Treasurer announced $120 in ship's fund. One hundred dollars was donated to the Red Cross NY/DC Disaster Relief Fund from ship's treasury, along with personal crew donations and a CSX company match-for a total of $1,860. All crew members were thanked for helping their fellow Americans in time of need. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for contracts department to talk with company regarding new policy for paying standby reliefs in steward department. Captain agreed that second dryer should be connected in crew laundry room. Electrician was thanked for solving antenna problem and improving TV reception. Clarification requested on proposed satellite system. Next ports: Oakland and Long Beach, Calif.; Honolulu. INTEGRITY (U.S. Ship Management), Nov. 11-Chairman Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director Brian Sengelaub, Deck Delegate Danny Miller, Steward Delegate Evans Verveniotis. Chairman reported smooth voyage with no hitches. He announced payoff Nov. 18 in Elizabeth, N.J. Educational LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), Nov. 4-Chairman Thomas Grosskurth, Secretary Terry Smith, Educational Director Lionel Taylor, Deck Delegate Carlos McPherson, Engine Delegate Richard Stuverud, Steward Delegate Joseph Brooks. Chairman reminded crew members about need for STCW training before Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. He also asked that everyone clean rooms for next person before leaving ship, including new set of linen. Awaiting arrival of juice machine and washing machine. Educational director spoke about opportunities for upgrading available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on restriction to ship in certain ports. Crew encouraged to contribute to SPAD and to save dues receipts. Next ports: New Orleans, Pakistan. OVERSEAS JOYCE (OSG Ship Management), Nov. 4-Chairman Ralph Broadway, Secretary James Willey, Educational Director Royce Barrett, Deck Delegate Billy Pinkston. Chairman announced payoff Nov. 12 or 13 in Long Beach, Calif. Those members getting off reminded to clean cabins and leave keys. Thanks given to all for being safety conscious aboard ship. Educational director stated no one will be able to ship after Feb. 1, 2002 without updated STCW. Training classes are filling fast, so be sure to sign up for them now. Treasurer announced $107 left in ship's fund following purchase of $47 for papers and magazines. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for launch/shuttle service in Japan. Crew members urged to contribute to SPAD. "In our government, there are many individuals who try to cut the U.S. Merchant Marine. But through strong lobbying, the SIU is able to fight back. So give to SPAD. It's our future at stake." Thanks given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Portland, Ore.; Long Beach; Japan. Seafarers LOG 19 • �Know Your Rights (Editors note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) Ill( .. SF Thanksgiving Feast Brings Us Together On 20 November 2001 , my staff and I of the MEBA in San Francisco were invited to the annual Thanksgiving feast hosted by Nick Celona, Nick Marrone and retired West Coast Vice President George McCartney at the Seafarers International Union At this annual affair, labor, management and politicians sat side by side and enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving meal similar to those same wonderful Thanksgiving meals we have enjoyed in our years going to sea. Thank you kindly for inviting us to what has become the best holiday gathering of the Christmas season. In troubled times, it's nice to know that we can sit down with friends and management to give thanks. Louie "Bud" Jacque Executive VP, MEBA San Francisco, Calif. Ill( .. October LOG Cover Depicts SIU History The front page of the October issue of the LOG was terrific, showing the past and present generations of ships and members. The rendition of the Liberty ship reminds me of Metropolitan Vocational High School, where future mariners such as I were given the John W. Brown on which to train. The Liberty ships were built at the rate of one per day and were to make one trip. Any more than one trip was a miracle. The fact that the Brown is still sailable today shows that "Made in USA" is still the best. The cover also depicts container ships, which replaced hand-loading and unloading by longshoremen. The next generation shows the roll-on/roll-off vessels. But, most important, is allowing women into the union, showing that the SIU doesn't discriminate--just as long as someone is capable of doing his or her job. Whoever was responsible for the front page sure knew what they were doing. Walter Karlak Woodside, N.Y. Person of the Year By Victor S. Kamber Editors note: Victor S. Kamber is president and CEO of The Kamber Group, a communications firm based in Washington, D. C. and New York City. This piece appeared in a number of commercial newspapers in December. It is reprinted here with permission. It's that time of the year again when magazine editors, journalists and television commentators of every stripe start speculating about the Man or Woman of the Year. Time magazine's quintessential Man of the Year award has already been the source of much conjecture over the last three or four weeks. Prior to September 11, some highly likely candidates would have been Senator Jim Jeffords for the role he played in literally switching and overturning the political and policy agenda in Washington. D.C. with profound effect at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue; Bill Clinton for his continued dominance in Democratic party politics and "presence" despite a new occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue; Colin Powell as our first black Secretary of State; or on the lighter side, Harry Potter for his (and his author's) cosmic impact on book, merchandising and anticipated movie sales! But September 11 changed everything. Clearly among the leading candidates are George Bush for his transformation in office during this tragically unique period in our history; Osama bin Laden for redefining "evil" in the footsteps of Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot as 'Men of the Year'; Rudolph Giuliani for extraordinary leadership of a broken-hearted New York in his last months of office; Kofi Annan, for the renewal of the role of the United Nations already recognized by the Nobel committee; Tony Blair, for taking up America and the world's cause against terrorism; or the Todd Beamers of September 11 who now symbolize the very essence of bravery embodied in the two words "let's roll!" But with this incredible array before us, my choice for Man of the Year is even more representative of what makes America as strong and as tough and as great as it is. It is the everyman. The bluecollar worker who has defined courage and conviction and perseverance and commitment. It is the firefighter, the ironworker, the plumber, the painter, the sheet metal worker, the hotel and restaurant employee, the airline pilot, the flight attendant, the paramedic and the sanitation worker-all those who died and those who survived and struggled in and with this tragedy. Those who lost their lives as well as those who live with their hearts and lives broken and go on, those who helped save lives and are rebuilding minds and spirits shattered by these scarring events. These are the collective Man of the Year. These are the People of the Year. These are the families and strangers who deserve respect and acknowledgement and support. The spirit they embody is the real message to be absorbed by those who seek to destroy rather than to build. These are the people who built the Towers and who embodied it...and they will build again. It is a message of strength, of courage, of generosity. It is message of fortitude, determination and love. America is its people. And there is no more shining example of what it means to be an American than the blue collar everyman who forges ahead with incredible resilience and faith in country, in his and her fellow workers, and in what it means to be a person of heart, of faith and of peace. Ill( )It MDR Appreciates The Brotherhood Editors note: Last August, MDR James D. Lowell returned to medical practice ashorethough he hopes to return to sea in a year or two. Meanwhile, he shared his impressions of the union, in a letter to SIU Asst. VP Jim McGee. Segments of the letter are reprinted here. When I first presented to the Houston hall, I feared that I might be viewed as an interlopersomeone pursuing a frivolous diversion in seeking a position afloat. Quite the contrary, I was welcomed by your staff and other SIU members, and treated by SIU members as a brother. The SIU truly is the Brotherhood of the Sea. I will miss shipping, and the many shipmates whom I came to admire and respect beyond their belief. I knew, as a member of the American Merchant Marine, however small my contribution, whatever I was doing was part of something important. I pity the individual who has never shipped and known the camaraderie I knew as an SIU member. Everything else I have done in life pales in comparison. I have had shipmates who probably saved my life without my ever knowing it. I am eternally indebted to them. I hope that I was able, in some small way, to return the favor. Life ashore should be reduced to such a measure of personal worth. James D. Lowell, MD Baytown, Texas 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 betwe n 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 containe9 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 207 46 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 ha 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 20 Seafarers LOS 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 he is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should no ify 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. Febmary 2002 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE tions should be made for Saturday. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Deck Upgrading Courses Able Seaman Arrival Date Date of Completion April 1 May 13 June7 Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland March30 April 5 Bridge Resource Management March4 March3 (BRM} - Unlimited* (*prerequisite required) GMDSS (Simulator) Lifeboatman/Water Survival pedalty Trained o~ Engine Upgrading Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler April 29 June7 QMED -Any Rating April 29 July 19 Welding March 4 April 1 May6 March 22 April 19 May24 Course Safety Specialty Courses March 29 May3 (*must have radar unlimited) Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week beginning January 7. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginning January 7. April 26 March 23 April 27 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* March 11 April 15 May20 March 22 March 18 April 15 April29 March 29 April 26 May 10 May13 May24 March 11 March 20 April 1 March 15 April 12 Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting March 18 March 28 Government Vessels March 4 April 1 April 29 May27 March22 April 19 May17 June 14 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* April 15 April 26 March 4 March 11 M;irch 18 , March 25 April 1 April 8 April 15 April22 April ,29 May6 March 8 March 15 (*must have basic fire fighting) Basic Fire Fighting/STCW April 26 May31 < STCW Medical Care.Provider .M~.rchll . M~r~h~9 March 11 April 1 20 Aprll29 MaY; 27 Academic Department Courses Genera) 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. Recertification Bosun Date of Completion Start Date Course The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. from March through June 2002. 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 reserva- Course . Steward Upgrading Courses April8 May3 -·-~-~-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-•-·-·-· ·-r-•-•' -~· -·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-•-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-•-·-•-Y-•-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION (120) days seatime 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 sea time 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 aoolication. The payment should be made with a money order only. payable to LMSS. COURSE Telephone _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D If the following Lakes Member Date of Birth D BEGIN DATE END DATE - - - -- - - - - - Inland Waters Member D information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security# _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ Department _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ U.S. Citizen: Yes D No D Home Port Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? DYes ONo If yes, class#--- - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes 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 _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ February 2002 LAST VESSEL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Rating: _ _ __ Date On: - - - - - - - - - - - - Date Off: SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 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. 2102 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Government Vessels - Upgrading SIU members who graduated from the government vessels course Dec. 14 are (from left, kneeling) Anthony Brown, Rodolfo Antonio, James Grubbs, Caswell Simmonds, Joseph Carrillo, Ramon Martinez, (second row) Paul McClatcher, Evan Bradley, John Carr, Jonathan Stringer, Shawn Strand, Mario Ruiz, Donte Martin, Brian Jonsson, Donald Sparks, Jamie Hernandez, James Brockington, Morgarete Carey and Greg Thompson (instructor). Able Bodied Seaman- Dec. 14 was graduation day for upgrading Seafarers in the AB class. They include (in alphabetical order) Emilio Abreu, David Alexander, Henry Brown, William Burnham, Erik Forsgren, Patricia Hausner, Ralph Kirby, Ryan Legario, Tracy Mitchell, Mikhail Pinchevskiy, Hilaro Rochez, Darren Rollins, James Stanford, and George Villalba. FOWT - Welding - Completing the welding course Dec. 14 are (from left) David Watkins, Buzzy Andrews (instructor), Stephen Blanchard, Jeffrey Pope, Donald Tye, Darryl Smith, Eddie Ebanks and Dwayne Perrin. Earning their FOWT endorsements Dec. 14 are (from left, first row) Jimmy Brants, Charles Fitzpatrick, Thomas Hawks, Mark Mosher, Alfred Norris, Karen Aguilar, Milan Dzurek, (second row) Robert Stafford, Gilbert Brown, Daryl Thomas, Robert Scott, Kevin Johnson, Nicholas Jones, Sidney Wagner, Kenneth Green, (third row) Henrique Tavares, Joseph Yamson, Michael Ziegler, Ralph Martin, Anthony Burrell and Eric Malzkuhn (instructor). Not pictured are Terry Linyear, Wade Randolph, Norman Dauphin and Shawn Alexander. Computer Lab Classes GMDSS- Under the instruction of Brad Wheeler, students completing the GMDSS course Dec. 7 are (from left, seated) Jerome Wong, Robert Pesulima, (back row) Emmanuel Wabe, Joseph Butasek Jr., Douglas Covil, Brad Wheeler (instructor) and Peter Luhn. Kenneth McHellen, Reina Mendez, Ronnie Micklos, William Muniz, Linwood Newsome Jr., Mircea Opriciu, Eric Ortwein, Stephen Osovitz, Rafael Pagan, Randy Pearson , Lucian Plesa, James Porter, Antonio Rivera Jr., Jose Rivera, Diosdado Retire, Carolina Rodriguez, Edison Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Stephen Roth and Nelson Sala. 22 Sllafa1'81S LOii Pictured at left are recent graduates of the computer lab with their certificates. All completed the Windows 95 Operating System course Dec. 7. Additionally, Jose Ayon-Ayon (left), a steward from Honolulu, mastered the Computer Basics class; Noland Earl (front), an engine department member from Philadelphia, finished the Beginning Excel class; and Larry Bradley (right), a deck department member from Norfolk, completed the Computer Basics course. With them is Rick Prucha, their computer lab instructor. Charles Fincher, Oscar Flores, Bonifacio Fortes, John Frylinck, Ronald Gillette, Joao Gomes, Trawn Gooch, Wayne Green, Jaime Guerrero, Eusebio Gonzalex, William Hahn, Eron Hall, Michael Hass, Alfred Herrmann, Billy Hill, Muharam Husin, Philip Inman, Tyrone Jackson, David Johnson, Robert Johnson and Damon Johnson. (Note: not all are pictured.) Febnla17 211112 �Paul Hall Center Classes Sarni Abdulla, Luis Amadeo, Santiago Amaya, Charles Atkins, Ronald Aubuchon, David Bautista, Claire Benoit, Othman Binchik, Harold Boone, Fitzroy Brown, Howard Bryant, Calvin Burrus Ill, Andres Caballero, Tenereo Cacpal, James Camp, Barry Carrano, Norberto Castillo, Donald Coffee, Charles Dahlhaus, James Davidson and Charles Davis. Basic Safety Training Classes Shawn Strand, Gregory Stone, Alexander Rembert, Irving Carlos Rueda, David Van Natter, Bobby Riddick, Edward Schiller, Roman Zarkiewicz, George Rose, Darryl Smith, Kenneth Sullivan, Darrell Sutton, Karel Sumilat, Donald Sparks, Mario Ruiz and Ronald Ramos. Raymond Alexander, Mann Aroon, Noel Arrieta, Robbie Ballard, Troy Banks, Curtis Barnett, Alan Bickauskas, Natale Binetti, Jose Blanco, John Bodden, Rex Bolin, Severiano Bonafont, Edwin Bonefont, Paul Borg , Carlos Cabezas, Kennard Campbell , Juan Cardona, Dennis Bennett, Andrew Blair and Sarni Abdulla. (Note: not all are pictured .) if:.' ·;!, . ~ : Jerome Torrence, Michael Torrens, Tommy Trader, Henry Tucker Jr., Marvin Tucker, Karl VanFlorcke, Robert Varney, Gabriel Verdejo, Evans Verveniotis, David Wall, Robert Wankmueller, Michael Whitney, Bernard j son Jr., Leroy Wilson, Michael Woolard, Josef Wouthyzen, Andre Wright, Michael Yarbrough and Cecil.Yearwood. (Note: not all are pictured.) Eugene Grantham, John Gray, Ernesto Guarin, Raul Guerra, William Harris, Jack Hart Jr., Howard Hawrey, Ramon Hernandez, Grady Ingram, Robert lvanauskas, James Jetson, Louins Johnson , Gregory Keene, David Kline, Stanley King, Richard Kucharski, Richard Lane, William Lehman, Joseph Letang, Sheila Lewis and Santos Lopez. Richard Abbott, Floyd Acord, John Alamar, Willie Allen , Porfirio Amaya, Evangelista Anaya Jr., Julio Arzu , Andrew Austin , Daniel Becerra, Ronald Belcher, Eric Beltford , Tyrone Benjamin, Oswald Bermeo, Robinson Bidwell, Teofila Blanco, Oliver Bohannon Jr. , David Brown, James Burke, Robert Carlisle, Nathaniel Carr and Charles Carroll. (Note: not all are pictured.) Hugh Catron , Andres Castillo, James Cleland, Wade Conner, Johnny Grinder, Albert DeCruz Jr. , Cruz DeJesus, Michael Dempster, Jorge Desantiago, Steven Dickson , Robert Dixon, James Fekany, Aquilino Fernandez, Alexis Frederick, Robert Funck, Pedro Gago, James Gallant, Rodriquez Gonzales, Nelson Suazo and Justin Bing. (Note: not all are pictured .) Gerald Lunt, Reynaldo Macalino, David Manix, Frank Martin , Kelly Mayo, Donivan Mccants, Thomas Mccurdy, Irving Melton , John Mendez, Renato Miguel, Joseph Mishica, Victor Mondeci, Abdulhamid Musaed, Raymond Naquin , Yvan Nobile, Dorothy Odoms, Miguel Pabon and John Padilla. Febmary 2002 Cynthia Caster, Faustino Castillo, Miguel Castro, Ronald Ceron , Kelvin Cherington, Darlene Cherry, Glenn Christianson, Agustin Clatter, Harvey Colon, Kenneth Croose, Bernabe Crisanto, Raymond Cuccia Jr. , Mathew Dallas, Kevin Dela ittee, Francis DelosAngelos, James Diamond , Kruger Donald, Clifton Favorite and Walter Ferrero Jr. (Note: not all are pictured.) -- .. Seafarers LOG 23 �Volume 64 Number 2 DUE ON APRIL 15: Applications for SID Scholarship -page 15 Income Taxes - • see Jntormatlon for Seafarers on pages 12 and 13 ctivem A ctivity at the SIU hall in Philadelphia continues r--------------r-----, at a fast pace, notes Port Agent Joe Soresi. He, along with the other union representatives, attend to the dayto-day operations of the hall as well as the servicing of ships and other marine equipment in the area. Some SIU At Crowley's Petty's Island terminal in New Jersey, members can be Mike Kirby (left) and John Haller perform some found crewing the ocean-going Deckhands Billy Spirit and Getting the job done in the galley aboard the Mayaguez maintenance work. are (from left) ships, tankers, tugs and barges Ed Zolynski collect tickets Chief Cook Neville aboard McGovern Marine's that sail into the Delaware Hughes, Steward River/ink ferry, which goes River port, which extends to Eva Myers and from Philadelphia to New Camden_, N.J. Others may be UMM Ramon Jersey, bypassing the performing maintenance Hernandez. heavy bridge traffic. aboard ship and on shore or even collecting tickets for the rry, which links Philadelphia to New Jersey. Much of the "behind-thescenes" work is accomplished by the shoregang. In a recent letter from Captain Ed Galston aboard the SS Carolina_, he recognizes the hard work and professionalism of the Philadelphia shoregang. "Tony Leo and his gang . . . SIU Rep Joe Mieluchowski (left) meets with Bill Mccorkle at helped expedite the work of the Crowley's Petty's Island Terminal. shoreside vendors, opening and closing hatch covers and getJohn Wozunk passses out camting the ship ready for tow. paign literature to help the public They were focused on the tasks decide on a candidate during a Linda Kluska is the secretary at the SIU hall in of moving spare parts on recent election. Philadelphia. board, loading and unloading gear, repairing and maintaining machinery and keeping the workplace safe.... They 'put Right: SIU their back into it,' cleaning 2 Yi member Bill Rushen helps tons of mud and trash out of paint lines in the cargo holds and securing the parking lot the ship for sea. at the "This was accomplished Philadelphia while still meeting the needs of hall. our fleet's regular scheduled port calls." Seafarers are active people. And some, when not working, will pitch in at the hall, help on a picket line or campaign for a pro-maritime candidate. The SIU hall is a second home for many, and it's no wonder penEven though they're through with the job call routine, SIU retirees sioners can be found there on continue to come to the SIU hall in Philadelphia-a relaxed and any given day, reliving their friendly environment in which to spend some time. experiences with their brothers and sisters of the sea. AB R.J. Wical works on the Crowley tug Commander. • Giving reports at the monthly membership meeting are (from left) Petty's Island Shop Steward John Gallagher, SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Joe Soresi and SIU Rep Jim Malone. � 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 February 2002 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SCHUBERT CALLS FOR COOPERATION AS INDUSTRY SEEKS RESURGENCE COAST GUARD ISSUES 'TAMPER-RESISTANT' LICENSES; AGENCY REPORTS STCW-INDUCED BACKLOG AT RECS SEAFARERS CREW UP IN INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGER NEW CABLE SHIP JOINS SIU FLEET NY WATERWAY CHRISTENINGS SIGNIFY NEW JOBS FOR SIU HIGMAN CREW SAVES 2 FROM FOUNDERING SKIFF U.S. UNION MEMBERSHIP STABLE IN 2001 STCW 'IN PLAIN ENGLISH' MAGAW TAKES HELM OF NEW DOT SECTOR RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS IN PLACE FOR PENSION, VACATION BENEFITS LAKES BOATMEN HONORED FOR COURAGEOUS RESCUE SAFETY DIR. JIM STORM DIES BROTHER ABSHIRE MEMORIALIZED BY SEABULK CHALLENGE SEAFARERS RETIREE ENJOYS PRESIDENTIAL ENCOUNTER 11 MORE COURSES APPROVED APPRENTICE'S 1ST TRIP TO WASHINGTON INCLUDES INTRODUCTION TO PRES. 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Message Representatives of the U.S. military and the domestic and international labor movements emphasized the ongoing need for a strong U.S. Merchant Marine when they addressed the biennial convention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) Nov. 29-30 in Las Vegas. Among those voicing support for the U.S. fleet was AFL-CIO President John Sweeney (left photo, being welcomed by MTD and SIU President Michael Sacco). Delegates and guests also remembered the victims of Sept. 11 and examined the attacks' aftermath. Kicking off the convention were the Clark County (Nev.) Firefighters Honor Guard, consisting of IAFF Local 1908 members (pictured at right). Pages 3, 11-14. ' t• Requires Strong U.S. Fleet! SIU Welcomes 2 Ships Patriotic Celebration in San Francisco Mary Sears, Pitsenbarger Join MSC Fleet Seafarers are crewing two new vessels for the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC). In mid-December, MSC took delivery of its newest oceanographic survey ship, the USNS Mary Sears (left). Additionally, in late November, the former foreign-flag containership Therese Delmas-now flying the Stars and Stripes-was renamed the MV A 1C William H. Pitsenbarger (above) in honor of a Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. Page 3. Patriotism was plentiful during the annual Thanksgiving feast at the SIU hall in San Francisco, which attracted local dignitaries, Seafarers and their families, SIU retirees, friends and guests. Seafarers warmly welcomed members of a Marine Corps color guard. Pictured from left to right are OMU Steve Biles, Sgt. Michael Bundsen, AB Willie Aluata, Staff Sgt. James Beach, OMU Kevin Cooper, Sgt. David Harmon, SIU Asst. VP Nick Celona and Cpl. Marc Pensul. Page 9. Schubert Confirmed As MarAd Chief Port Security Still Prominent CIVMAR News SIU's Year In Review Page2 Page5 Page6 Page24 �President's Report Success and Challenges Looking back on the year 2001, it's obvious that the events of September 11 dwarf anything else that happened. To call it the year's "defining moment" simply wouldn't capture the magnitude of the terrorist attacks or the ensuing changes that have taken place in the United States and around the world. Certainly, we in the SIU are very much affected by the attacks and their aftermath-and we're doing our part to help this great nation fight back. As you know, our members were a key part of the evacuation of New York right after the assault on Michael Sacco the World Trade Center. Members of our Government Services Division also were on the scene a few days later, providing valuable relief for many of the rescue workers from "ground zero." Since then, Seafarers have crewed ships for the U.S. Military Sealift Command that are supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. All indications are that America's war against terrorism is just beginning, and I believe that sealift will continue to serve as an important component in this fight. We've been impacted in other ways, too. Port security has been tightened, with new regulations likely on the horizon. Our contracted cruise-ship company, American Classic Voyages, is reorganizing through a Chapter 11 filing that directly stemmed from the attacks' major impact on travel, tourism and entertainment. Activities that used to be unremarkable, such as opening one's mail or flying out to catch a ship, now are viewed in a whole new context. While fully appreciating the enormity of September 11, I think it's important for all of us in the SIU not to overlook some of the other key moments for our union from 2001. Topping that list is the longanticipated merger of the National Maritime Union into the SIU, which culminated last summer. The memberships of both unions recognized that the time finally was right for the merger, which had been discussed from time to time since the 1950s. Believe me, there were those who thought it never would happen. It took patience, hard work-and the smart support of the membership. The results already have been positive for our union and our industry, and they're only going to get better. We made other gains in 2001. Members approved the new standard freightship and tanker agreements- five-year contracts that spell out numerous improvements. Those contracts in particular addressed the things identified by our members as the most important, including broader coverage for dependents, wage increases and improvements in the pension plan. SIU members welcomed a number of new vessels, including MSC support ships, bulk carriers, Z-drive tugs and the unique "rocket ship," the Delta Mariner. With the deadline looming for compliance with the amended STCW convention, Seafarers flocked to the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in numbers not seen since the Persian Gulf War. Most went for STCW Basic Safety Training, a widespread requirement of the updated convention. The school has done a great job handling the crush of students, even while moving forward on other projects. Last summer our facility in Piney Point opened a new simulator building that features second-to-none equipment. Construction is ongoing on the hotel annex that will house single-occupancy rooms, and students continue to praise the center's fire fighting and safety school, which has become central to many of the courses. We achieved other improvements as well in 2001, and I encourage you to read about them on the back page of this month's LOG. They reflect a strong union that constantly is working to secure new shipboard jobs, better contracts, the best training tools and whatever else the membership needs. As we head into the new year, we remain ready to answer whatever challenges come our way. We will continue to lead the push to revitalize the U.S. fleet, to ensure it will be there, whatever crisis is thrown at our country. We will continue doing whatever it takes to help our nation, our citizens, our union and our members to succeed. Volume 64, Number 1 January 2002 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/NMU, 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 © 2002 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved 2 Seafarers LOG Capt. Schubert Confirmed As Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert is the nation's new maritime administrator. Schubert unanimously was endorsed by the U.S. Senate and was confirmed as the next head of the Maritime Administration (MarAd) Nov. 30. "Now more than ever, it is crucial to have a strong, viable and commercially competitive merchant fleet to support our troops as the nation's fourth arm of defense," Schubert stated. "As maritime administrator, I will do all I can to assure the nation that our commercial fleet will continue to be the best in the world. Our citizens deserve no less." A 1974 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Schubert sailed as a licensed deck officer for l 0 years. He later worked as master and installation manager at three offshore drilling platforms before starting a 10year stint at MarAd. He served as a special assistant to former Maritime Administrator John Gaughan from 1986-90, then worked as the agency's regional representative for the southwest- em United States from 1990-95. Prior to his confirmation, according to MarAd, Schubert was president of Houston-based International Trade and Transportation, Inc., a maritime consulting firm. "During these extraordinary times, it is important to have someone like Bill Schubert on our team at the Department of Transportation," stated DOT Secretary Norman Mineta. "His years of experience, including his years at sea, government service, and expertise gained as a maritime consultant will be invaluable to us as we move forward to secure our nation in the months and years ahead." Schubert said that all segments of the industry must be heard. "In view of our tremendous mission that lies ahead, it is important that the government, private industry and labor communicate on a regular basis and I thank President Bush for entrusting me with this crucial mission," he declared. "Everyone must do their part to ensure safe transportation as the U.S. moves forward with her Newly confirmed Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert says America deserves the world's best merchant fleet. allies." Sworn in Dec. 6 in New Orleans aboard the Seafarerscrewed Ready Reserve Force vessel Cape Kennedy, Schubert said his goals include encouraging new U.S.-flag breakbulk tonnage to enter the commercial market, leveling the playing field for U.S.-flag carriers, and renewing the Maritime Security Program (MSP) so that it meets national security requirements. AMO Reelects Mike McKay; MEBA Chooses Ron Davis Two officers' unions last month announced the results of their respective elections for office. Members of the American Maritime Officers (AMO) reelected Mike McKay for his third full term as president of the organization, while the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA) elected Ron Davis as president. Davis had been a regional vice president for the past six years; he defeated incumbent Larry O'Toole. In a Dec. 10 letter to all AMO members, McKay said he is "pleased to know that division is behind us, and that a unified administration can now focus exclusively on the long-term interests of all AMO members and their families." McKay defeated three opponents in AMO's election, including his closest challenger, Jerry Joseph, who most recently had served as AMO's national executive vice president. Other winners in the AMO balloting were Bob McKay, national secretary-treasurer; Tom Bethel, national executive vice president; Joe Gremelsbacker, national vice president deep sea; Ed Kelly, national vice president at large; Leroy Tanner, national assistant vice president at large; and Bob Kiefer, national executive board member inland waters. Reelected without opposition were Dan Smith, national vice president Great Lakes; Don Cree, national assistant vice president Great Lakes; Stan Barnes, national executive board member Great Lakes; J. D. Willard, Gus Guzelian and Paul Cates, national executive board members at large; and Don Nilsson, national executive board member deep sea. The union noted that voting by secret mail ballot took place Oct. 1 through Dec. 1 of last year. From the Plans Administrator: SIU Plans Administrator Lou Delma last month announced the following: • In November, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan and the Seafarers Pension Plan mailed the new enrollment beneficiary form to all Plan participants. Seafarers who received the form are urged to complete it, making certain it is witnessed by someone other than the beneficiary. Also, please be sure that all dependents are listed on the form. If an SIU member did not receive the form and accompanying letter, but participates in either or both Plans, please contact the MEBA Pres. Ron Davis AMO Pres. Mike McKay MEBA's voting took place September through November. Besides Davis, the other winners were Cecil Mcintyre, secretary-treasurer; Bud Jacque, executive vice president and San Francisco branch agent; Don Keefe, vice president Atlantic Coast; Marc Huber, vice president Gulf Coast; Bill Van Loo, Baltimore branch agent; Lou Marciello, Houston branch agent; Al Camelio, Los Angeles branch agent; John McCurdy, Seattle branch agent; and Bill McHugh, M.I. Mallini, Jon Anderson, Donn Reamer, Michael Nizetich and Mike Jewell, patrolmen. In a sign of the times, MEBA's tallying committee wore protective gear because of the anthrax incidents in Washington, D.C. The union noted that its ballots had been processed through Washington's Brentwood postal facility, one of the contaminated sites. administrator's office by writing to 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. As indicated in the letter dated Nov. 16, due to changes in the health care code, the Plans may be required to collect and verify certain information on participants and their families, which includes copies of marriage certificates, birth certificates and Social Security cards. Failure to provide the information requested in the letter may cause delays in processing dependent claims. • Delma also reminded Seafarers that, while the Plans continue to examine the best approach for benefit coverage as a result of the SIU/NMU merger, "those mem- bers formerly covered under the NMU Plans will continue to be covered by the NMU, and SIU members will continue to be covered by the SIU Plan." • Delma further reported that, in light of recent national events that have severely impacted the U.S. economy, plans to initiate a one-year special equipment pilot program, which includes a hearing aid benefit for dependents of eligible Seafarers, was cut back to just three (3) months; November 2001 to January 2002. During these three months, the changes in the special equipment benefit will be evaluated to determine the feasibility of its continuation. January 2002 �Strong U.S. Fleet Vital to America Military, Labor Officials Vow Support at MTD Convention Representatives of the U.S. military and the domestic and international labor movements emphasized the ongoing need for a strong U.S. Merchant Marine when they addressed the biennial convention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) Nov. 29-30 in Las Vegas. Delegates to the convention spelled out the MTD's agenda through resolutions supporting the Maritime Security Program, the Jones Act, cargo preference laws, the Title XI program and other pro-maritime, pro-worker statutes. They also spoke out against runaway-flag shipping AFL-CIO President John Sween(also known as flag-of-conveey stated the federation's support nience shipping), and reiterated for a strong U.S. fleet. . labor's support for America's war against terrorism. Additionally, they remembered the victims of Sept. 11 and examined the attacks' aftermath. The MTD comprises 30 affiliate unions (including the SIU) representing an estimated 7 .5 million members. In opening the meetings, MTD and SIU President Michael Sacco listed the many unions who lost members in the Sept. 11 attacks on America. He and the delegates also praised their union brothers and sisters who have been involved in rescue and repair operations from the beginning, including SIU members aboard passenger ferries and a hospital ship, as well as other union mem- Renamed and Reflagged Pitsenbarger Joins Prepositioning Fleet The Therese Delmas has a new name and a new flag. Formerly a foreign-flag containership, the vessel now sails as a ptepositioning ship under the Stars and Stripes, with an SIU crew. The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) during ceremonies Nov. 28 at the Detyens Shipyard in Charleston, S.C. renamed the vessel the MV Al C William H. Pitsenbarger in honor of a Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. Red River Shipping Corp. of ockville, d. operates the 621foot vessel for MSC under a fiveyear charter. The Pitsenbarger will operate from Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and preposition Air Force ammunition at sea, aiding the U.S. military's combat readiness. The ship can carry about 855 container equivalents-720 under deck and 13 5 in a cocoon above deck. Both cargo areas are airconditioned and dehumidified to protect the ammunition. The Pitsenbarger has five cranes on its deck that allow crew members to on-load and off-load ammunition. This feature gives the ship flexibility to off-load in undeveloped ports. The vessel joins a fleet of more than 35 MSC Afloat Prepositioning Force ships. Atsea prepositioning of combat equipment has become increasingly important as U.S. bases overseas continue to close. MSC operates more than 110 ships. Missions vary from the transport and prepositioning of defense cargo; to underway replenishment and other direct support of Navy ships at sea; to at-sea data collection for the U.S. military and other U.S. government agencies. During the renaming ceremony, Richardene Brewer, wife of Navy Rear Admiral David L. Brewer, MSC commander, was the ship's sponsor. She broke the ceremonial bottle of champagne on the vessel's hull, officially naming it. Air Force Gen. John W. Handy, commander in chief, U.S. Transportation Command, served as the event's principle speaker. Also addressing the gathering were Admiral Brewer, and John P. Morris III, president of RR & VO, L.L.C. (the shipowner). Airman 1st Class Pitsenbarger on April 11, 1966 was lowered from a hovering helicopter through the dense jungles near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam, into the midst of heavy gunfire. Then 21 years old, Pitsenbarger had volunteered to board the rescue helicopter to evacuate U.S. Army casualties. "Pits," as he was affectionately known, was A worker paints the name onto the MVA1C William H. Pitsenbarger Nov. 27 in Charleston, S.C. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Buytas nearing his 300th combat mission. When his helicopter was struck by enemy fire, he had a choice--climb into the litter basket to depart with the helicopter or stay behind. He elected to remain behind and assist the wounded. After he treated them, he joined the infantrymen with a rifle to hold off the Viet Cong. Despite being wounded three times, Pitsenbarger continued to simultaneously treat the wounded and ward off the enemy until he succumbed to a sniper's bullet. When his body was recovered the next day, one hand still held a medical kit and the other, a rifle. [.. January 2002 Tum to pages 11 -14 for additional coverage of the MTD Convention. attacks is mind-numbing," stated Sacco. "In the face of these tragedies, union members immediately raced to the scenes with one goal in mind: Helping fellow Americans. In the hours and days and weeks that followed, union members also helped redefine the word 'hero.' They're still at it today." He also pointed out, "Every union that's part of the MTD has pitched in for the relief effort in one way or another. Whether it was donating blood or money, searching for survivors, treating the wounded, taking scared victims to safety, comforting the rescue workers, mobilizing for Operation Enduring Freedom or through other means, our affiliates and the rest of our brothers and sisters throughout the labor movement have answered the challenge." International Association of Fire Fighters President Harold Schaitberger followed Sacco's remarks with a moving account of his union's involvement in the rescue operations. He thanked the other affiliates for their support. Other guest speakers included AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades Department President Charles Mercer; International Transport Workers' Continued on page 4 MTD and SIU Pres. Michael Sacco (right) welcomes Rear Adm. John Stewart, vice commander of MSC, to the convention. New Survey Ship Delivered The U.S. Navy's newest oceanographic survey ship, the SIU-crewed USNS Mary Sears last month was delivered to the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC). The vessel's arrival augments the nation's worldwide survey capabilities and signals new jobs for Seafarers. Built at the Halter Marine Shipyard in Moss, Point, Miss., the USNS Mary Sears (T-AGS 65) was named in honor the longtime Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scientist and pioneer in oceanography. It is the 12th ship in the nation's history to be christened officially with a woman's name and the first oceanographic survey ship. Mary Sears, a New England native, served as a member of the Women Accepted for Voluntary USNS Mary Sears Class Length (feet) Beam (feet) Draft (feet) Displacement (long tons) Propulsion: Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, February 18, 2002 for the observance of Presidents' Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. hers working day and night at New York's "ground zero." "The roll call of unions who lost members in and after the Cruising Speed (knots) Crew Scientific Party Lab Space (square feet) Deck Space (square feet) T-AGS 60 329 58 18 4,722 Twin props and retractable bow thruster, Z-Drive 16 25 30 4,000 3,500 The USNS Mary Sears is launched in Moss Point, Miss. Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II. She made pioneering efforts in oceanographic forecasting and was a major force in uniting the world oceanographic community while serving both her community and her country. The USNS Mary Sears is the sixth ship in the Pathfinder (T-AGS) class. Dyn Marine will operate the vessel for the Oceanographer of the Navy under contract with MSC. The T in T-AGS indicates operation by MSC and AGS stand for Auxiliary General Survey. Like all of the Pathfinder-class vessels, the USNS Mary Sears will be multi-mission, capable of surveying in either coastal or deep ocean waters. This capability provides both economy and flexibility in an era of military downsizing. The keel of the Mary Sears was laid July 28, 1999. It was christened Oct. 19, 2000 and will join fellow Seafarers-crewed MSC oceanographic survey ships USNS Pathfinder, USNS Bowditch, USNS Sumner, USNS Henson and USNS Broce Heezen in performing physical, chemical and biological oceanography; environmental investigations; marine geology and other types of surveying for the Naval Oceanographic Office. �Sealarers Honored at AOTOS Event Four SIU crews received "Honored Seafarer Awards" from the United Seamen's Service (USS) during the annual Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) ceremony in New York. Receiving the recognition Nov. 9 were SIU members from the NY Waterway ferry Thomas Jefferson, and Seafarers and officers from the SSG Edward Carter, USNS Watson and Mayaguez. Mariners aboard the Carter, an ammunition ship, battled a major fire; the other crews were involved in rescues. The USS described the Honored Seafarer Awards as "commending the heroism of American seafarers who have risked their lives to save others and the outstanding seamanship of officers and crews of vessels participating in rescue operations." Winners were chosen after nominations were submitted from throughout the industry. The period under consideration was the year 2000, although an exception was made for the Carter because of the magnitude of that event. The AOTOS Awards went to Philip J. Shapiro, president and CEO of Liberty Maritime Corp. of New York and to Erik F. Johnsen, president of International Shipholding Corp., headquartered in New Orleans. They were selected via "an industry-wide poll," noted the USS. The following are summaries of the SIU honorees: • The Mayaguez saved all five people who had abandoned a sinking sailboat 70 miles off the coast of Cape Canaveral. The rescue took place April 5, 2001. • Three Seafarers on the Thomas Jefferson rescued a man from the icy Hudson River during the nighttime hours of Dec. 20, 2000. • The USNS Watson saved two Navy sailors who almost drowned after falling out of their small craft in a lagoon in Diego Garcia. It happened Dec. 12, 2000. • Crew members and officers on the Carter fought a shipboard fire while the vessel was carrying 2.5 million pounds of explosives. The July 14 pier-side accident in Sunny Point, N.C . claimed two lives, including that of GUDE Horace Beasley. Though tragic, the incident could have been more catastrophic if not for the initial efforts to contain the fire until shoreside help arrived. Ascension, Sagamore Crews Get Wage Boost as of Dec. 1 Seafarers aboard the MV Ascension and the MV Sagamore last month received welcome news concerning wage increases and better benefits. According to SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez, all were in line to receive a 3 percent "total labor cost" contractual increase. This improvement, an across-the-board action, took effect Dec. 1. Further hikes are on the horizon. The U.S. Military Sealift Command recently awarded a five-year contract for the operation of trading vessels between Cape Canaveral, Fla. and Ascension Island. The contract was awarded to Sealift, Inc. of Oyster Bay, N.Y.-the operator of both the Ascension and Sagamore. Under this agreement, crew members on the two vessels will receive an additional 7 percent across-the-board hike when the new contract goes into effect. NY Waterway Ferries To Memorialize Sept. 11 Victims ly. Smith is believed to be the lone female police officer who died in the terrorist attack on New York. Judge, a fire department chaplain, was administering last rites when he perished in the towers' collapse. Seafarers aboard NY Waterway ferries transported more than 158,000 survivors away from the disaster scene on Sept. 11, including injured firefighters and civilians. SIU-contracted NY Waterway plans to name a pair of new passenger ferries in honor of two World Trade Center victims. The new boats, scheduled for christening this month, will be named the Moira Smith and the Father Mychal Judge, respective- Military, Labor Support MTD Agenda Continued from page 3 Federation General Secretary David Cockroft; Rear Adm. John Stewart, vice commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command; and AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. Stewart stressed the effective partnership that exists between maritime labor and MSC. "As partners, we make the system work," he stated. "Together we're building a stronger, more resilient America, one that can respond to any contingency and stay strong, 4 Seafarers LOB committed and ready. Together we must continue to work for a stronger U.S. maritime industry, one which is able to attract and retain the highly skilled mariners we have become so dependent upon. "Our MSC team receives many kudos for the outstanding job we do for the U.S. armed services," he continued. "Every time we're told well done, it's a direct tribute to the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, too. And for that, we at Military Sealift Command sincerely thank you." Seafarers from the SSG Edward Carter (below) and the USNS Watson (left) were among those honored by the United Seamen's Service. STCW Basic Safety Training Renewable Via Sea Service The U.S. Coast Guard recently confirmed a change in the way mariners may meet the requirements for renewing STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), a key component of the amended STCW convention. According to National Maritime Center Policy Letter No. 12-01, "A mariner who has met the requirements for initial competency in BST and who is actively serving on seagoing ships will be considered as having demonstrated continuing competence in BST provided he or she completes at least one year of sea service within the past five years. This five-year period is a running calendar in which credit for competency in BST extends for five years beyond the critical date at which the mariner has completed one year of sea service. "To determine the critical date," the letter continues, "review the mariner's sea service starting with the current date and go backwards in time until one year of sea service is counted. The period of validity for continuing competence in BST is then five years from the date where the mariner has completed one year of sea service. For example, if on 1 October 2001, you count backward and determine the mariner completed one year of sea service on 1 June 2000, then the mariner is considered to be competent in the four elements of BST through 31 May 2005. "Using similar dates, if on 1 October 2001 a mariner completed one year of sea service on 1 June 1996, then the BST would have been valid until 31 May 200 l. Because 31 May 2001 has passed (today's date in this example is 1 October 2001 ), the mariner has not retained competency in BST." The policy letter also notes that the "critical date" mentioned above will advance as a mariner continues serving on a seagoing vessel. Additionally, Coast Guard regional exam centers (RECs) may accept discharges or sea-service letters "prepared in accordance with current standards" as proof of sea service. If a mariner cannot prove one year of sea service within the past five years, then he or she must complete a U.S. Coast Guard approved or accepted course "approved for revalidation of BST," such as the STCW curriculum available at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. Despite the fact that the policy letter is dated Oct. 31, 2001, its contents had been under legal review beyond that date. The agency in early December confirmed the policy change. Notice: 'Pre-STC Applications Seafarers who have the required sea time and who are considering either upgrading to AB, FOWT or QMED or sitting for a license, can go to any U.S. Coast Guard regional exam center (REC} before Feb. 1, 2002 and get an application to take the examination(s) under pre-STCW conditions. This application will be valid for one year. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers the necessary preparatory courses to assist students in readying for the exams. Solidarity in Hawaii Seafarers and SIU officials in Honolulu last month demonstrated support for members of Honolulu-based United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 480. The UFCW brothers and sisters are trying to get their first contract at Aloha Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. Pictured from the left are SIU Patrolman Jim Storm, SA Pete DiPierro, OS William Joquin and OS Andrzej Bronkowski. January 2002 �Labor Mourns Kivikko Federation Reelects Top Officials Celebrating the accomplishments of the past six years and looking to the future, delegates to the AFLCIO convention last month reelected the federation's top three officers. SIU President Michael Sacco (second from left), who was reelected as a vice president of the AFL-CIO executive council, congratulates (from left) AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Rich Trumka, Exec. VP Linda Chavez-Thompson and President John Sweeney. The convention took place Dec. 3-6 in Las Vegas. Part Security Still Scrutinized While the U.S. Coast Guard continues to enforce a wide range of security measures on ships entering the United States in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist incidents, legislation which ultimately will provide the Department of Transportation (and other components of government) the authority needed to enact a comprehensive maritime security initiative remains in flux. As of press time for the Seafarers LOG, lawmakers still were debating possib e amendments as well as specific language to be contained in the Port, Maritime and Rail Security Act of 2001, (S.1214). Likewise, two other bills-the Port Threat and Security Act (S.1587) and H.R 3013, a companion to S.1214still were undergoing congressional scrutiny. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta supports the goals ofS.1214. "We believe that many of the elements laid out in S. 1214 can be critically important tools in crafting a new paradigm in maritime and port security, and look forward to continuing to work with the leadership and members of both bodies on this vital issue," he said Dec. 6 during testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. "We are making great strides in addressing our most critical transportation security challenges. However, much work remains to be done-particularly in the security Norman Mineta U.S. Sec'y of Transportation of our coastal waters, our inland waterways, our port facilities and their intermodal connectors." Noting that existing statutes bad enabled authorities to address the most pressing security challenges, Mineta said a new network of protections was needed, "one that transforms what has been a rapid response into a sustained effort that recognizes heightened security as a part of normal operations." Mineta then laid out what he termed key principles, which he believes, should underlie the country's efforts to build a new baseline of operations for maritime security. "Our approach must be comprehensive, reaching both security at port facilities and in the marine environment," he said. "It must reach the security of physical assets and the security of maritime and port personnel and passengers." Planning and coordinating with local and state authorities will be crucial, according to Mineta, because of the diverse nature of the maritime system across the country, and the widely deviating nature of operations among ports. Mineta emphasized that the new system must fully demonstrate a recognition of and appreciation for the intermodal nature of marine transportation. Cargo that is unloaded from a ship today in a seaport will move quickly to other modes of transportation, he said. "A cargo container arriving Admiral James M. Loy U.S. Coast Guard Commandant at a U.S. seaport today can be virtually anywhere in the heartland of America via truck and/or rail tomorrow. Accordingly, maritime security measures must be fully integrated with security measures being implemented in other modes of transportation." Aiming to improve maritime security, he proposed: • That the secretary of transportation be given expanded authority to conduct security assessments of foreign ports The where necessary. Department of Transportation will also work with international organizations for the adoption of international standards for port security, similar to international airport standards promulgated by the International Civil Aviation Organization. • To extend the Coast Guard's jurisdiction in order to enhance the agency's ability to monitor and manage arriving vessel traffic. • Establish new maritime safety and security teams for rapid deployment to enhance port security in areas of heightened threat. • Formulate new criminal penalties, similar to those in place for aviation, for acts against vessels and maritime facilities. Establish a new penalty for use of a dangerous weapon on all passenger vessels, similar to the penalty recently enacted in the USA Patriot Act for offenses involving a ferry or mass transit system. • Extend DOT's authority to license and regulate deepwater oil ports to include natural gas facilities. • Establish criminal penalties for acts of maritime terrorism, such as placing destructive devices or harmful substances into our waters. In concluding his remarks to the subcommittee, Mineta said that the nation never will be "finished" dealing with the ongoing threat to maritime and port security. ''The transportation networks that make up the marine transportation system are constantly Dennis L. Kivikko, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades Department, died Dec. 6, 2001 after a brief hospitalization for treatment of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 57. Kivikko had served as the department's secretary-treasurer since 1996. From 1990, he managed the AFL-CIO 's annual Union Industries Show, a huge traveling exposition of union services and products. A native of Rochelle, Ill., Kivikko got an early start on his career with organized labor. He joined the Retail Clerks Union (now the United Food and Commercial Workers) at age 16, as an employee of the Kroger Co. in his hometown. In 1966, he was appointed as an organizer for the Retail Clerks, taking on assignments in Chicago, Minneapolis, Phila- delphia and Richmond, Va. He is survived by his wife, Marge; two sons and two granddaughters, all of Richmond. Donations in Kivikko's memory may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, co 80204. evolving," he said. "The security threats and safety challenges we. face in marine transportation are constantly evolving. Our response to those challenges must be constantly evolving, as well." Meanwhile, Coast Guard Commandant Admiral James M. Loy also addressed the subcommittee. After updating members on the various actions that his agency has taken-including hosting an SIU-attended Maritime and Homeland Security Meeting on Oct. 30-to develop the immediate maritime security response to the events of Sept. 11, the commandant focused on what he envisions for the longer term. "Our challenge is to determine what the new normalcy represents in terms of mission requirements and the associated operational activity, while also ensuring that the Coast Guard is able to provide forces to meet its military service responsibilities for supporting the war against terrorism both at home and abroad," he said. Noting that the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone encompasses 95,000 miles of open shoreline, 361 ports and nearly 3.5 million square miles of ocean, Admiral Loy said the challenge is an enor- mous one. A key consideration, he said, is the U.S. marine transportation system. This system of ports, waterways, intermodal connections, vessels and vehicles moves 95 percent of the nation's overseas trade and 90 percent of our war fighting materials during a major military contingency, according to the admiral. Further, he pointed out, over 7,500 foreign-flag vessels make more than 51,000 port calls bringing some 200,000 foreign mariners to U.S. ports yearly. The cruise ship industry carries more than 6.5 million Americans annually on passenger vessels. Six million loaded containers, 156 million tons of hazardous material and nearly 1 billion tons of petroleum products also enter our ports each year. Because of its vulnerability, the maritime transportation system is an attractive target to terrorists for both mass disruption and mass destruction, Admiral Loy said. For this reason, the security environment must allow for the differentiation between the movements of lawful and unlawful activities without unreasonably disrupting the free flow of commerce or movement of war fighting materials to overseas theaters. Dennis Kivikko managed the annual AFL-CIO Union Industries Show. USCG photo by PA2 Tom Sperdute Cdr. Daniel Ronan from Coast Guard Activities, NY shows Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta the Coast Guard security zones in New York Harbor. Seafaas 1.116 5 �East Coast CIVMAR ABS Receive Wage Increase Union Pushed for Equitable Rates Following a strong and consistent push by the SIU's Government Services Division, CIVMARs sailing as ABs on the East Coast are moving up the pay scale. Rear Adm. John Stewart last month announced that wages for CIVMARs sailing as ABs on the East Coast are increasing to the highest rate of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) wage schedule. They also will receive individual retention allowances, while bosun mates will get an increase in their retention allowance. "We recently received approval to do just that and are now in the process of implementing these pay changes," Stewart stated Nov. 29 at the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department convention in Las Vegas. Stewart anticipated that the increases would take effect by the end of last month. The Sill's Government Services Division had pushed for these increases and continues consulting with MSC about recruitment and retention. Notice to Civil Service Mariners: Don't Lose Your Shore Leave Many civil service mariners have accrued large amounts of shore leave and have been unable to use it because a relief was unavailable. Some mariners have lost this leave prior to their retirement. Don't let this happen to you. Generally the law states that civil service mariners cannot use their shore leave right before their retirement. Use of leave in this way is referred to as "terminal leave." Terminal leave cannot be used unless the mariner can show that the agency previously had denied leave because it needed him or her to work, and the fail- ure to use the leave therefore was beyond the mariner's control. In other words, a mariner may take "terminal leave" if he or she demonstrates a prior denial of leave because the agency needed the mariner to work. The union has consulted with the agency on this matter to ensure that civil service mariners are protected and will not lose the leave they have worked hard to earn. Be sure to follow these steps when requesting your leave: • Request your leave from the master at least 60 days in advance. • In block 6 of the leave Retired Rep. Solomon Dies The U. S. maritime industry recently suffered the loss of one of its most influential champions with the death of retired U.S. Rep. Gerald Solomon, (RN.Y.). A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Solomon passed away Oct. 26 of heart failure at his Glens Falls, N.Y. home. He was 71. Rep. Gerald Solomon-who rose to a Solomon dominant leadership post in the House of Representatives-was an ardent advocate of the U.S. merchant fleet. He regarded it as a vital U.S. economic and national security asset. In 1996, Solomon helped guide the Maritime Security Act through the House. It authorized the 10-year Maritime Security Program, which provides limited aid to qualified U.S. merchant ships engaged in commercial foreign trade. In exchange for the operating assistance, participating companies make their ships, crews, and all intermodal and logistics support equipment available to the Defense Department for use in strategic sealift and other military support services. Solomon in 1997 co-sponsored House Concurrent Resolution 65, which defended the Jones Act and other cabotage laws as critically important components of our nation's economic and military security. The cabotage laws hold domestic cargo, cruise and service markets for U.S.-owned, built, flagged and manned vessels. He retired in 1998. Ballast Water Rule Flnallzecl The U.S. Coast Guard has finalized a rule, which implements and widens the scope of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996. The agency in 1999 published an interim rule which addressed ballast water management. Under the previous guidance, operators of vessels entering U.S. waters from beyond the Exclusive Economic Zone (BEZ) were required to submit a ballast water management report upon arrival. The 6 Seafarers LOG form, check other paid absence and write "shore leave" in the remarks. This information is essential. • Make sure you note your current address and phone number. • If your leave is denied, make sure you get the reason for the denial in writing on the appropriate form. Your detailer can provide you with information about the proper forms to use. • If you phone in your request for leave or you e-mail your request, make sure you receive confirmations of all your discussions in writing and keep copies in your files. This step protects you whether you are requesting shore leave or any other type of leave. new regulation-which became effective Dec.20requires a ballast water management report to be filed 24 hours prior to arrival in the first U.S. port. Previously, the requirement was that reports had to be filed after arrivals. Further, the amended rule also applies to ships equipped with ballast water tanks rather than just to those carrying them. A provision for equal reporting has been added to the new rule for vessels making repetitive voyages. Although this new mandate does not preempt state and local government requirements, the Coast Guard requests that such entities consider this policy before taking local action. Economy In Recession The U.S . economy is in recession and has been since April, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Unemployment continues to rise and other telltale signs-falling industrial output and weakened commercial bank lending activity-suggest that the economy is still declining. Across the country, 7.7 million American workers are unemployed. Nearly 750,000 layoffs were announced between Sept 12 and Nov. 19, according toAFL-CIO tabulations. As ofNov. 30, insured jobless claims stood at 4 million-the highest level since December 1982. The increases in both unemployment and job losses were spread broadly through the economy, but the manufacturing sector-with 287 ,000 announced layoffs as of Nov. 19-was hardest hit. The transportation sector checked in second with 137,291 layoffs, followed by the hospitality, tourism and entertainment arena at 135,783. Numerous recent reports regarding consumer spending and industrial activity have led some analysts to conclude that the recession is "bottoming out," and that overall economic growth will soon tum positive. According to the Economic Policy Institute, whether or not these forecasts are accurate, simply moving from negative to positive growth will not prevent unemployment from rising further. The unemployment rate will continue to increase until the economy returns to growth rates of at least 3 percent, the institute said. SIU Government Services Division members aboard the Apache helped rescue four boaters. US#S Apache Saves 4 Government Services Division Seafarers who crew the ocean tug USNS Apache recently saved four people from certain doom on the high seas. The Apache, during the early evening hours of Nov. 25, was en route from Norfolk, Va., for duty in the Mediterranean when it was informed by the U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center in Portsmouth, Va., that an 80-foot sailing yacht was in trouble. Any vessel in the vicinity was advised to divert in order to assist the distressed vessel. The craft- the Bossa Nova JI- reportedly was foundering in 20-knot winds and 12-foot seas in a position some 1,400 miles southwest of the Azores. In spite of having just cleared bad weather itself- the ocean tug's voyage had been plagued by strong winds and seas up to 20 feet since leaving port- the Apache still headed back into the teeth of the storm. Several hours later, at about 10 p.m., the Apache approached the sinking yacht. Because of high seas and escalating winds, the Apaches master decided on slowly coming alongside the yacht and its flailing 80-foot mast, keeping it in the lee of his platform. The Apache made a slow, controlled but determined approach on the yacht with one crew member operating the tug's thruster controls, the second mate on the boat's throttles and an experienced helmsman on the wheel. Eventually, a line was passed to the four-person Bossa Nova II crew. They quickly transited their craft for the security of the USNS Apache. Their yacht was left to the fate of the sea. After its new guests were aboard and securely tucked away, the Apache resumed its Mediterranean course for Rota, Spain. Once there, the rescued boaters were discharged. The Apache then continued on to Naples, Italy, where it joined the Navy's 6th Fleet as a towing and salvage ship. Captain G. W. Summerfield, master of the doomed yacht, described the rescue experience as being "like a John Wayne western m · ." H de Apache crew and hailed the U.S Navy as "tops." SIU crew members aboard the Apache during the rescue were: ABs Cullan P. Fardoux, David Silvio, Michael Rankin and Thomas Looney; Ordinary Seamen Joseph C. Keyser and Alfred Hogan and Engine Utility Anthony Cassell. Steward department personnel included Steward/Cook John Breitenstein, Cook/Baker Alphonse Hunter and Steward Utility Collins D. Fallejo. The USNS Apache is one of five fleet ocean tugs that operates in the Military Sealift Command's (MSC) 34-ship Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force. The vessel is 240 feet long, has a 42-foot beam and carries a crew of 16 Department of Navy civilian mariners and four active duty members of the Navy. Four-Month Tour Introduced For Civil Service Mariners Behind the scenes and out in front. union representatives work daity to improve the quality of life of civil service mariners sailing with the Military Sealift Command. Whether ifs checking mattress thickness, bunk space, lights and heads on vessel conversions or working with MSC representatives about wages, grievances and other tabor policies, the SfU ensures MSC understands the needs of the civil service mariner. This work has paid off in a positive change in leave policy for mariners. Mariners are now eligible for relief after sailing for four months. Union representatives have pushed for this policy for several years. Additionally, mariners who wish to receive compensatory time in lieu of overtime can use the compensatory time to extend their leave between voyages. January 2002 �OMU Jason Powell (photo left) repairs an actuator module for the main winch box aboard the tug Pioneer at the Crowley Maritime facility in Jacksonville. Above, ABs Michael Hurst and Steve Phelps position wooden planks in preparation for cargo operations aboard a Crowley barge at the company's Talleyrand Terminal in Jacksonville. at Work AboanlSbip Biid Ashore Aboard the Charles L. Brown, a Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. vessel, Guadalupe (Lupe) Campbell (center) receives a company safety award for her outstanding work aboard ship. Presenting the award are 1st A/E Joe Olivieri (left), a former SIU member, and Captain Miro Mavra. The ship and its crew were at work in Lima, Peru. A lifeboat endorsement is part of the Basic Safety Training (BST) required of all Seafarers. The lifeboat training in the photo at left and the one above were taken at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education at Piney Point, Md. At left, Wiper Felix Medina-Vidal gives instructions on the lowering of the lifeboat. Above. Seafarers ractice their rowing skills. From the le (on the port side) are GUDE Mikhail Pinchevskiy, OS Patricia Hausner, OS Sarni Abdulla and OS William Burnham. On the starboard side are GUDE Nasser Hafid and Wiper Felix Medina-Vidal. NY Port Council Honors 3 After a 32-year career at sea, Recertified Chief Steward Ken Rosiek (left) is coming ashore. Rosiek joined the MC&S in 1969 in the port of San Francisco as a baker on the APL President Taft. He also sailed aboard passenger ships, tugs and RO/ROs. In 1985, Rosiek joined the AT&T Cable Ship Long Lines as chief steward and has worked aboard cable ships for the past 17 years. On his last day, he was surprised with a retirement party. The crew presented him with a ship's brass clock (above) and a card signed by everyone. With his 17 years' experience aboard cable ships, Rosiek will now work shoreside-as a consultant to Tyco. Thanks to Chief Steward Shawn "Fuji" Fijiwara for the photo and background information. The New York Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, recently honored (upper left photo, from left) U.S. Rep. Jack Quinn (R-N.Y.), Maher Terminals Chairman and CEO Brian Maher, and International Longshoremen's Association Executive VP Al Cernadas at its annual awards dinner. This year's event took place Oct. 27 in New York City. Also pictured at the gathering are (top right) SIU and MTD President Michael Sacco, presenting the award to Cernadas, who also serves as president of ILA Local 1235; (below right) SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, congratulating Cernadas; and (below left) various ILA officials and their guests. The honorees were selected for their support of the U.S. fleet. Approximately 650 people attended. At the SIU hall in San Juan, P.R., two members receive their books from SIU Rep. Amancio Crespo (at left in both photos). In the photo at left is OS Kervin Velazquez and at right is OS Victor Velez with his daughter. January 2002 Seafarers LOB 7 �On his last trip before retiring, AB Joseph Osorio (right) poses with two of the ship's newest crew members, Unlicensed Apprentices Jose Molina Jr. (left) and Tiffany Nettles (both from class 620). Also pictured are DEU John Cooper (center), who sent these photos to the Seafarers LOG, and SIU Rep. Amancio Crespo from the port of San Juan. Jorge Ellis is the chief cook aboard the El Morro, which is owned by Sea Star Lines and operated by lnterocean Ugland Management. Chief Electrician Fred Dougherty checks with the chief engineer by phone from his workshop. On the Coastwise Run With the El Morro Crew ... At any given time, OMU Patrick McPherson can be found in the ship's engine room. Right: Awaiting payoff in San Juan is OMU Pedro Gago. From the left: Steward Kris Hopkins makes sure everything in the galley is in its proper place before starting the next meal; Unlicensed Apprentice Marvin Smith II cleans the passageways while Unlicensed Apprentice Matthew Ryan (both from class 616) works on the main cargo deck; and DEU John Cooper puts a coat of primer on the main cargo deck's starboard bulkhead. B Seafarers LOS January 2002 �San Fiucisco HaB Hosts HoHday Feast Patriotism Permeates Annual Assembly The SIU hall in San Francisco once again played host to a well-attended Thanksgiving celebration which attracted local dignitaries, Seafarers and their families, SIU retirees, friends and guests. An estimated 380 people packed the hall Nov. 20 for food and fellowship. Patriotism was apparent throughout the threehour gathering. A Marine Corps color guard helped set the appropriately nationalistic tone, as did renditions of "God Bless America" and "America the Beautiful." Officials from local fire fighter and police San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown addresses the crowd of 380 unions attended, and a minute of silence was Seafarers, dignitaries and other guests at the SIU hall. observed for their union brothers and sisters who perished in the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Small American flags adorned each table. Land, and Crowley all pitched in. Guests included San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown; John Alioto's Restaurant on Fishermen's Wharf cooked Burton, president pro tempore of the state senate; California 22 turkeys and eight hams for the occasion, while Chief Steward Peter Ciddio headed a group of volInsurance Commissioner Harry Low; San Francisco Fire Chief unteer Seafarers who handled the other aspects of the Mario Trevino; San Francisco Police Officers Association President Chris Cunnie; Art Pulaski, executive secretary-treasurer meal preparation and presentation. Among those joining him were Recertified Stewards Jill Prescott of the California Labor Federation; John Hanley, president of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 798; Marine Corps and Louella Sproul, Chief Steward Burt Col. Hank Morris (Ret.); local judges; many more officials from Richardson, Chief Cooks John Blasquez and John unions including the Plumbers, the Carpenters, the Sheet Metal Stein, SA Whitey Pavo and ABs Gore Alta and Workers and several maritime unions; shipping company represenJason Schoenstein. Bosun Mate George Pino carried Representing the U.S. Marine Corps and presenting the colors are (from left) Staff Sgt. James Beach, Sgt. tatives and others. the U.S. Merchant Marine flag during the opening Michael Bundesen, Col. Hank Morris (Ret.), Sgt. ceremonies. Seafarers-conSIU Asst. VP Nick Celona, the event's coordinator, David Harmon and Cpl. Marc Pensul. tracted companies reported lots of positive feedback from what steadily got into the holiday spirit by has grown into a very popular and customary part of the holiday donating most of season for many in the San Francisco area. "Everyone keeps saying it was the best," he noted. the food for the big meal. Patriot Shipholding, American Ship Management, Matson Navigation, Sea- Chief Cook John Blasquez and Chief Cook John Stein (top photo) and Recertified Steward Jill Prescott (right) help prepare the meal. Bosun Below: George Pino (right) and SIU Asst. VP have the right idea: displaying the U.S. Merchant Marine flag. The annual feast in San Francisco wouldn't be possible without the efforts of volunteers such as (from left) AB Gore Alta, AB Jason Schoenstein, Recertified Steward Louella Sproul, Chief Steward Burt Richardson, Chief Cook John Blasquez and (in background) Chief Cook John Stein. Renee Marrone begins the festivities and "America the Beautiful." by singing "God Bless America" Retiree Mel Medesti tells 13-year-old Nick Marrone II (son of SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone) that the seafaring life is the way to go. Guests enjoy the meal. Left: Lending their talents to the occasion are (from left) SA Whitey Pavo, AB Gore Alta, Recertified Steward Louella Sproul and Chief Steward Peter Ciddio. Pictured during the opening ceremonies are (from left) San Francisco Police Officers Association President Chris Cunnie; IAFF Local 798 President John Hanley; San Francisco Fire Chief Mario Trevino; Stagehands Exec. VP Eddie Powell; California Insurance Commissioner Harry Low; and San Francisco Labor Council Sec.-Treasurer Walter Johnson. January 2002 Seafarers LOB 9 �, . . . . - - - - - - -- - - - - -- -- - - - - - ~ We re 111aking our list1 checking it twice • • • 1 -!J The Seafarers LOG is updating and validating its monthly mailing list. 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January 2002 �Delegates Examine September 11 's Aftershock Demand Fair Treatment for Working Families elegates to the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's convention Nov. 29-30 in Las Vegas addressed a number of subjects that are imperative to America's working families. Not surprisingly, though, one D topic dominated much of the biennial meeting: September 11. International Association of Fire Fighters President Harold Schaitberger helped set the convention's tone with a stirring speech in which he described his union's perseverance through the MTD and SIU President Michael Sacco terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of 344 New York-area IAFF members. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and MTD President Michael Sacco (who also serves as president of the SIU) praised the labor movement's response to the violence. All three emphasized the need for politicians to stand up for American workers during the awful economic fallout hastened by the attacks. "This is the biggest issue facing the labor movement," Sacco said of the more than 700,000 layoffs nationwide that have occurred since Sept. 11, including many in the U.S.-flag cruise ship industry. "Very few industries have been immune. Economically, America is reeling." Sacco pointed out that the labor movement is "leading the fight to protect American workers and American jobs. We're standing up and demanding fair treatment for our members and for all workers throughout the nation- MSC Vice Commander Praises MTD Unions as 'Unsung Heroes' • he vice commander of the Military Sealift U .S. Command (MSC) lauded MTD unions and their members as "unsung heroes" who are "critical to our success and to the ability of the U.S. military to get the job done." Addressing the MTD convention last month in Las Vegas, Rear Adm. John Stewart told the officials, delegates and guests that their respective unions are essential to MSC 's mission of providing the worldwide movement of goods and materiel for U.S. armed forces. "Without your mariners, Boilermakers, Sheet Metal Workers, shipping company clerks, Longshoremen and all the other skilled workers who provide the life's blood of this industry, we at the Military Sealift Command could not complete our mission," he stated. "Just as Military Sealift Command personnel are considered the unsung heroes of the Department of Defense, you and your members are the unsung heroes of the U.S. maritime industry. Together, we're out there on the seven seas, operating in and through all 24 time zones every day." Stewart reviewed MSC's four basic programs, which feature different types of civilian-crewed military support vessels. These T include 29 naval fleet auxiliary force ships. 24 oceanographic surveillance vessels, 36 prepositioning ships and 30 "strategic sealift" vessels. Altogether, they provide food, fuel, armnunition and equipment to U.S. forces, wherever and whenever needed, as well as transportation for the Department of Defense. The vessels are main- January 2002 c· tained in U.S. shipyards. "The health of our U.S. maritime industry is just as important to MSC as it is to you. In short, MSC needs you now and for the years ahead," Stewart declared. "I say thanks to each and every one of you and to your members who lift a hammer, wrench or torch to our hulls and decks, and thanks to those who maintain our propulsion plants and operating equipment. Because of you, we don't lie awake at night worrying about maintenance and repair. We know it's going to get done and it's going to get done well." Turning his attention to Operation Enduring Freedom, Stewart noted, "Like all wars, this one will take a lot of supplies. Navy and Air Force bombing raids on Taliban strongholds in Afghanistan can only happen if our fighting forces get the munitions they need. That's where all of us come in. We're hauling those munitions and the food and fuel to keep air crews and planes flying. Sustainment gear, food, fuel, spare parts all come next for any ground troops that remain in the battle area for any prolonged period of time. Again, Military Sealift Command and the maritime industry provide the core capability to get the goods to the war fighter where they're needed and when they're needed." He also applauded everyone involved with the deployment of the USNS Comfort (crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division) to New York following the attacks on the World Trade Center. The hospital ship-underway well ahead of its activation schedule-served as a much-needed haven for rescue c Rear Adm. John Stewart, MSC vice commander workers at ground zero. "The mission is completed by the unsung heroes like yourselves and your members who are out there every day moving the goods, providing the combat equipment, food, fuel and other gear to the forces around the world and keeping our ships operating," Stewart concluded. "Together, as partners, we make the system work. Together we're building a stronger, more resilient America, one that can respond to any contingency and stay strong, committed and ready. Together we must continue to work for a stronger U.S. maritime industry, one which is able to attract and retain the highly-skilled mariners we have become so dependent upon. "Our MSC team receives many kudos for the outstanding job we do for the U.S. armed services. Every time we •re told 'well done,' it's a direct tribute to the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, too." IAFF President Harold Schaitberger AF.L-CIO President John Sweeney and throughout the world, for that matter. Obviously, it's a great challenge. And we can't do it alone. It's going to take labor, business and government working together to stop this recession and put people back to work. "But we're going to make sure that our members in the affected industries get back on their feet," he continued. "We are going to continue to make sure that the policy makers hear and address the concerns of all working people." Sweeney said that labor's goals haven't changed since the attacks, "except our work is now more important than ever. The union movement-our movement of working families-is now fighting wars on multiple fronts. We're committed to standing with the president in fighting the war against terrorism, here at home and abroad, and we will not rest until that battle is won." As he continued, the federation president admonished certain businesses and lawmakers for their anti-worker actions. "We all know we have to continue and escalate the war and win another war, and that's the battle against terrorism in our workplaces. It's the kind of battle the Maritime Trades unions have been fighting so valiantly on behalf of the offshore mariners and other workers in the Gulf region," Sweeney said. "Too many employers are still committing too many acts of harassment, intimidation and termination against workers who are trying to form or join unions, and we must bring it to a stop. "As these last three months have amply demonstrated, we also have a continuing struggle against conservatives in the United States Congress who are waging war against working families," he added. "Shortly after September 11, we held a press conference on Capitol Hill to press for worker relief measures in the Airline Bailout Bill. And CWA President Morty Bahr called the layoffs that had been announced industrial genocide. I agree with that characterization, and in the weeks and months that have gone by, I've grown angrier by the day as I've watched the conservative forces in Congress try to block genuine worker relief, tough airline security, and effective economic stimulus legislation. 'Tve become infuriated at their attempts to take advantage of the cover provided by our national emergency to advance their anti-working family agenda, more massive tax breaks for big corporations and the wealthy, more attacks on our social safety nets and worker protections, more sacrifice of American jobs and incomes on the altar of unregulated global trade." Sweeny expressed support for the Jones Act, cargo preference and the Title XI loan guarantee program, among other maritime initiatives. He also commended the MTD. "I really have a lot of admiration for this department and I have a tremendous amount of admiration for your president. Mike Sacco is so solid and so strong and a good friend to all of us. He is a great leader and a good friend." No speaker was more captivating than Schaitberger, who set up staff operations near "ground zero" hours after the collapse of the World Trade Center. "The images of September 11 are clearly and indelibly seared in the souls of millions and millions of Americans. For many of us in this room, those images were intensely personal, a tragedy of truly epic proportions," the IAFF president said, noting that several other MTD affiliates lost members in the attacks on New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. "In the days and weeks that followed, my union put the collective arm of our 245,000 members around the shoulders of our grieving families and the 11,000 New York firefighters who still had to continue to do their job and provide protection for the five boroughs in that great city of New York." Schaitberger said that the union has raised more than $80 million to help "the families of our firefighter victims," and he repeatedly thanked fellow unions for their support, financial and otherwise. He stated that the union response reflects "the strength, the compassion and love that bonds all of us in this great labor movement of ours together. I have never been so proud or felt so blessed to be part of organized labor, to be affiliated with the AFL-CIO than in the aftermath of this horrific tragedy of September 11." Noting that heroic union memContinued on page 14 Seafarers LOS 11 �elegates to the 2001 AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) convention called on Congress to demonstrate backing for the U.S.-flag fleet by supporting the Maritime Security Program, Title XI, cabotage laws and other programs that promote a strong American maritime industry. MTD and SIU President Michael Sacco (right) chaired the conference, which took <)~A place Nov. 29-30 in Las Vegas. Delegates from the MTD's 30 ~ affiliate unions and 24 port councils heard addresses from the president of the AFL-CIO, the IAFF and the ITF, among many other beneficial remarks. They considered numerous resolutions dealing with issues that affect America's working families. Of course, September 11 and its aftermath were discussed at length. Kicking off the convention were the Clark County (Nev.) Firefighters Honor Guard, consisting of IAFF Local 1908 members Eric Poleski, Warren Whitney, Steve Petcoff, John Wiercinski and Donald Price. Many delegates and guests are pictured on these two pages. D Al Cernadas, Exec. VP, ILA Nick Marrone, VP West Coast, SIU John Bowers, President, ILA Michael Goodwin, President. OPEIU Charles Mercer, President. AFL-CIO Union Label Dept. Warren Mart, VP, Machinists Ed Brown, VP Atlantic, ILA 12 Seafarers LOG Harold Schaitberger, President, IAFF Henri Francois, New Bedford Port Agent, SIU Gerald Deneau, Sec. -Treasurer, GCIU David Heindel, Sec. -Treasurer, SIU Dennis Metz, Baltimore Port Agent, SIU; Jim McGee, Asst. VP Gulf Coast, SIU Ande Abbott, Dir., Marine Div., Boilermakers Augie Tellez, VP Contracts, SIU Bill Lucy, Sec. -Treasurer, AF SC ME James Rankin, President, Glass Molders Mike McKay, President, AMO Bob McKay, Sec.-Treasurer, AMO Larry Barber, Exec. VP, BCTGM Joseph Hunt, President, Iron Workers John Fay, Exec. VP, SIU Whitey Disley, President, MFOW Dean Corgey, VP Gulf Coast, SIU Jack Wurm, lnt'I VP, RWDSU Gunnar Lundeberg, President, SUP Joe Soresi, Phil. Port Agent, SIU Victor Nunez, San Juan Port Agent, SIU January 2002 �Michael Sacco, President, MTD and SIU Gerald Deneau, Sec. -Treasurer, GCIU Richard Cordtz, President Emeritus, SEIU Roman Gralewicz, President, SIU Canada Tai Simpkins, Exec. Dir., AFL-CIO Maritime Committee January 2002 Robert Scardelletti, President, TCU Howard Randolph, lnt'I VP. TCU Larry O'Toole, President, MESA John Cox, Wilmington Port Agent, SIU; Don Thornton, Algonac Port Agent, SIU Richard Lanigan, VP, OPEIU Martin Byrne, Exec. Asst. to President, Iron Workers Richard Davis, VP, Steelworkers Nick Celena, Asst. VP West Coast, SIU Jim Malone, Representative, SIU Frank Pecquex, Exec. Sec.Treasurer, MTD David Cockroft, Gen. Secretary, ITF Tony McQuay, Jacksonville Port Agent, SIU George McCartney, Retired VP West Coast, SIU Becky Sleeper, St. Louis Port Agent, SIU Susan Phillips, International VP, UFCW Hugh Walsh, Asst. to the president. CWA Dennis Lundy, Training Director, OPEIU 501 John Baker, President, Cleveland Port Council; Richard Hughes, Sec.Treasurer, ILA Atlantic Joseph Mitchell, Sec.-Treasurer, Glass Molders Rene Lioeanjie, VP At Large, SIU Vincent O'Reilly, Senior Exec. Asst. to president, IBEW Capt. Tim Brown , President, MM&P Neil Dietz, Honolulu Port Agent, SIU Seafarers LOS 13 �ITF1s Cockroft Updates FOC Campaign avid Cockroft, general secretary of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), covered a number of key topics last month at the MTD convention, including an update on the long-running campaign against flag-of-convenience (FOC) shipping, also known as runaway-flag shipping. In addition, he described ITF efforts to work with the governments of major maritime nations and international bodies- including the International Maritime Organization, the International Labor Organization and others -"to re-establish a maritime industry where standards are really enforced and practiced." Like the other guest speakers, Cockroft discussed the terrorist attacks on America. However, after extending condolences from the London-based ITF, he suggested a new perspective on September 11-namely, that terrorism in some ways parallels runaway-flag shipping. "September 11 has at least concentrated the minds of the United States government and of virtually every other decent member of the world community on the shady world of money laundering, corruption, shell companies which give no clue of their real ownership and of the crucial need for world global govemanc~" Cockroft said. "For over 50 years, the ITF has been arguing against the FOC system as the earliest and the most obvi- D ous example ofa lack ofreal government control and responsibility. While there were already signs that the real, genuine maritime nations, including the United States, were beginning to feel more and more uncomfortable about the human safety and pollution effects of the FOC system, the events after September 11 have intensified those concerns enormously." He cited a breaking ABC News report that U.S. authorities are hunting at least 20 ships owned or operated by Osama bin Laden. "When we learn which flags they fly under, I will be very surprised indeed if they aren't all members of the ITF flags-of-convenience list," Cockroft stated. Further, he compared maritime and aviation security issues. "We knew that there were problems with aviation security even before September 11. Underpaid, overworked, non-union contract workers are not a great guarantee of good security, and we applaud Congress' decision to federalize this business," Cockroft asserted. "But those who know the maritime industry know how easily ships could also be used as terrorist weapons. Aircraft hijackings are, thank God, rare occurrences. But about one ship is hijacked every week somewhere in the world. And ships sail very close sometimes to population centers, which is why the ITF has strongly supported efforts within the International Maritime Organiza- tion to tighten up security measures on board ship." Highlighting the potential dangers, the ITF official referred to a well-publicized case from last year in which he bought his chief officer's license-issued by Panama, the world's largest shipping register-<lespite a complete lack of shipboard experience. "What was so appalling is just how easy it was and the fact that they were stupid enough to give it to the head of an organization which is, let's face it, not unknown in the world maritime community. One of the problems with the shipping industry, and one which is directly supported by the FOC system, is the lack of good government control over the backgrounds and the qualifications of the people who serve on board ship." Cockroft also updated the convention on the federation's new campaign against the Liberian register. According to a recent United Nations report, the Liberian government has channeled money-collected through the register-around UN sanctions to buy and transport weapons. Other reports charge the government with encouraging illicit diamond trading, some of which may have been used to help finance al Qaeda. Lastly, Cockroft noted the ITF's continued support of organizing efforts in the U.S. offshore oil supply industry. "We believe that American workers deserve #o Tall Tale: 'Buying Union' Benefits American Families hades Mercer, president of the AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades Department, used a simple but compelling story to illustrate the importance of buying unionmade, American-made goods and services. Speaking at the MTD convention, Mercer summarized a fictional-yet-realistic anecdote about two households. In one, an unemployed textile worker whose factory was moved to Mexico naively wonders why he can't find a decent job. On a typical day, "Jim Jones" is depicted using one foreign-made product after another, from his alarm clock to his clothes to his automobile. In the other household, things C are far better. There, the "Smith" family utilizes nothing but unionmade, American-made goods and services. And life is good. Mercer quoted from a Union Label publication called "American Dream, Keeping It Alive." And although the account exaggerates to make its point, the story nevertheless reinforces the basic economic reality that consumers in the U.S. wield a lot of power with the purchases. "If you want to describe how the American worker has made a better way of life for all ofus, this story does it," Mercer stated. He noted that union-made products and services are listed in a database on the Union Label web site, located at www.unionlabel.org. The site also includes the same rights as Norwegian, British and Australian workers. Together with maritime labor and the AFL-CIO, we've entered a formal complaint to the U.S. government under the new OECD guidelines on multinational companies to prove that corporate social responsibility means letting your workers choose freely whether or not they want unions." The SIU is one of 570 unions affiliated with the ITF. Altogether, those affiliates represent more than 5 million members. ITF Gen. Sec. David Cockroft Ed Kelly (second from right), SIU port agent in Mobile, Ala. and secretary-treasurer of the MTD's Greater Mobile Port Maritime Council, presents a donation for the New York Fire Fighters 9/11 Fund to IAFF President Harold Schaitberger (to Kelly's right) and IAFF SecretaryTreasurer Vincent Bellon (far right). They are joined by MTD and SIU President Mic.t\ael SC:\,cco Nov. 29 dydng th ~MTD c :{Sntion . The 1 tribution of $9,390 was raised from donations made in lieu of the port council's annual dinner/dance. MTD Delegates Examine Effects of September 11 Continued from page 11 Charles Mercer, president, AFLCIO Union Label and Service Trades Dept. the department's latest "do buy" and "don't buy" lists. Mercer, whose department runs the annual AFL-CIO Union Industries Show, also thanked MTD affiliates for their support in the fight to preserve the integrity of the "Made in USA" label. hers received a good amount of well-earned media coverage for their efforts during the actual attacks in the ensuing months, Schaitberger concluded, "We must use the newfound recognition of our skills and our conviction as a tool to secure adequate and just compensation for all of those who are suffering as a result of this carnage. We must ensure that an economic stimulus bill provides financial assistance for displaced workers. We must continue to fight for the Maritime Security Program and demand that funds for the Title XI Shipbuilding Loan Guarantee Program go forward. "We have a job to do for those who are left behind. We must make sure that the government provides care for families of all the victims. We must also look out for the welfare of the now hundreds of thousands of workers who have lost their jobs in the continuing economic turndown that our nation faces." Alaska Port Council Chartered 'A Beacon of Hope' Exiled Burmese trade union leader U Maung Maung last month was honored at the AFL-CIO convention , where he received the George Meany-Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award for 2001. A week earlier, shown in this photo, he updated MTD convention delegates and guests on legislative and international efforts to assist Burmese citizens. Maung Maung was president of the All Burma Mining Union and active in the people's movement for democracy in 1988 when the military shot 5,000 people demonstrating in the streets for democracy. He fled to Thailand and has not seen his family in 13 years. In 1991 , he formed the Federation of Trade Unions, Burma. He also helped found the Seafarers Union of Burma. He remains "a beacon of hope for those yearning for a free Burma," stated SIU and MTD President Michael Sacco. 14 Seafarers LOG During its biennial convention, the Maritime Trades Department issued a charter for its 24lll port council-this one based in Anchorage, Alaska. Proudly displaying the newly signed document are (from left) MEBA Exec. VP Bud Jacque, SIU Rep Harold Holten, MTD and SIU President Michael Sacco, Puget Sound Port Council President Steve Demeroutis and MTD Exec. Secretary-Treasurer Frank Pecquex. January·2002 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 16 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore ~m 1 5 0 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville 29 Mobile 13 New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico · San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Port Algonac Baltimore Guam .Honolulu Houston . Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 2 2 9 10 23 I 3 2 7 8 18 6 27 4 6 16 4 13 25 10 11 18 16 4 2 3 7 0 1 25 15 23 11 10 6 10 13 16 11 1 2 4 15 4 29 23 236 157 76 187 24 34 15 2 0 9 21 10 6 2 0 2 3 0 2 0 5 0 3 6 2 7 35 7 0 12 12 20 4 8 0 3 2 15 18 6 8 0 15 39 16 14 21 25 8 13 19 IO 11 2 22 6 I 0 6 7 2 1 9 3 2 2 s 1 0 2 4 13 3 11 12 3 4 2 6 0 3 8 14 1 1 2 3 3 6 5 0 0 0 3 3 1 3 0 0 4_ 1 12 5 0 10 3 .5 2 0 11 7 8 2 7 3 0 .:• l 6 ~wYork Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point :Puerto Rico Tacoma Wilmington Totals Port . Algonac 3 3 15 8 2 2 3 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville fdob'e New Orleans Yorlf- Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Piierto Rico San Francisco _,St Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 9 2 2 7 7 3 2 3 7 ': 1 6 16 4 "J 5 3 4 ~!2 0 0 4 3 2 I 4 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 5 0 3 1 7 4 9 3 3 14 26 32 10 .12 6 5 10 7 8 14 0 0 4 3 I 1 4 3 l (} 0 1 0 ---15 0 2 18 110 5 47 25 O 2 2 0 2 4 O 2 2 2 4 8 13 15 24 7 21 2 3 )3 .l 3 0 2 4 1 0 0 3 5 5 1 6 2j 0 0 ---- 0 4 0 28 12 3 4 1 0 2 2 0 2 10 4 0 13 2 0 0 0 13 2 2 4 0 4 2 8 0 17 3 2 3 1 43 - 2 15 81 2 33 34 1 2 7 263 93 0 3 l 3 1 0 4 1 9 8 25 27 30 38 4 8 6 2 0 1 2 15 8 0 0 0 6 20 16 3 31 2 156 8 158 22 81 78 566 474 311 417 291 185 13 2 7 0 6 4 18 63 25 3 43 6 12 0 8 25 2 7 18 1 12 27 44 11 15 31 83 345 642 983 841 944 6 Totals All Departments 256 *"Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. **"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. January 2002 ---1 PAULA KALIEKINI Please call Mike ("Big Dog") at (650) 823-3532. Holiday Greetings 9 _ _ _1 3 7 SCOTT MANLEY Please call the Wallerstein family in Akron, Ohio at (330) 384-8927. 1 68 g 17 53 17 Personals 3 ~ 343 6 1 0 3 2 88 15 5 1 0 5 13 2 15 l 41 6 15 0 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 5 0 3 - 3 5 10 23 St. Louis .................Friday: February 15, March 15 48 2 11 17 0 San .luau....... ~:~.;:;~·;;.·'fhursdiY,j,,Februacy"o/~: March 7 -/~;.,:;.": l 0 2_4 ~- 3 1 0 - 3 2 22 - 3 1 12 San Ftancisco...••.. ~ .. Thursday:February l4, March 14 76 0 0 2 Port Everglades.......Thursday: February l4; March 14 I . 2 l l 6 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: February 6, March 6 8 5 o 26 163 11 1 6 2 0 4 1 0 Norfolk .............. ,....Thursday: February 7, March 7 4 17 5 o 2 8 5 17 9 () 0 12. March 12 NewYork................Tuesday; Febnuuy 5, March 5 5 20 12 ·o· 1 0 ~----,-0---..- Baltimore -Guam o - 1 Wednesday; Februaey 13, March 13 New~Orleans~.,........•Tuesday:.February 2 2 5 ~ .......... New Bedford ····; ;···Tuesday!.,february 19, March 19 17 3 1 14 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Mobile ........n 1 ... - -.. fle'. 7 Jersey City ............,.Wednesday: February 20, March 20 ~2 2 3 Jacksonville ...... ,. .... Thursday: February 7~ March 7 11 19 138 21 4 Houston .................. Monday: February 11, March 11 2 5 5 ~--~~·~~~~ -~ New Orleans 235 3 9 2 1 8 Honolulu ................. Friday: February 15, March 15 8 4 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 I · ~gonac 6 9 7 8 14 3 23 9 27 407 . Mobile 21 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: February 13, March 13 10 108 18 5 17 18 25 Boston ..................... Friday: February 8, March 8 16 6 60 Port Honolulu Houston Jacksonville 15 16 39 9 21 23 Baltimore ................Thursday: February 7, March 7 102 T' • ~e)V 7 0 6 0 0 3 4 18 47 46 22 36 54 3 5 7 7 1 l Baltimore . Guam 0 Algonac .................. Friday: February 8, March 8 9 2 :(f 3 10 Piney Point ............. Monday: February 4. March 4 0 6 12 . 12 12 16 9 0 3 7 2 3 1 9 ':"Puerto Riro~ Tacoma Wilmington DECK DEPARTMENT 0 l 0 1 2 0 3 0 1 3 4 2 13 4 7 16 15 7 7 1 3 9 6 8 10 12 8 9 7 2 4 20 25 12 12 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 0 19 7 3 0 Trip Reliefs 7 2 20 42 l 42 34 2 ·1 4 DECEMBER 15, 2001 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 2 1 2 Februa,., & llan:ll 2002 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters The following holiday greetings arrived too late for inclusion in the December issue of the LOG. To Seafarers everywhere ~---· My heartiest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and smooth sailing into the year 2002 ! Gerry Borozan To Randy Garay To my friend who's made life a little easier for me. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas. Jim Holland To Matthew, Malou and Maria Holley We wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy new year. Love and miss you all. Mom and Dad (Fred & Leila Holley) To all Seafarers, active and retired, and shoreside personnel · Compliments of the season and a bright, prosperous new year which hopefully will bring continued success to the best maritime union Ricardo & Adeline Siddons Seafarers LOG 15 �Seafarers lntemational Union Directory • l\TmV monthly Shipping A Registration Report NOVEMBER Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED John Fay, Executive Vice President AU Groups Group I Group Il David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED Group III Group I All Groups Group II REGISTERED ON BEACH Group III Trip Reliefs All Groups Group I Group II Group III Augustin Tellez. Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast .- Port HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 4800 I (810) 794-4988 Port Nicholas J. Marrone, J!ice President West Coast Kennett Mangram, Vice President Government Services . Rene Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large .. ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #IC, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 5 11 2 2 10 3 12 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 50 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 2 4 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 1 0 0 9 35 0 4 9 8 12 52 8 0 14 2 8 7 9 5 5 47 128 23 11 0 3 1 0 11 2 5 31 4 0 2 0 11 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 4 3 11 4 8 1 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 l 0 1 17 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 l 3 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 5 0 0 0 3 0 2 29 3 42 7 19 6 11 122 29 2 2 0 1 0 8 2 0 6 4 2 2 0 0 0 45 13 0 0 0 3 3 0 I DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalibi St., Honolulu. HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 315 .biberty t., Jacksonvi le, L (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery SL, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin lsland Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251} 478-09 l 6 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 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 2 2 I 1 0 0 3 2 I 14 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals Totals All Departments 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 2 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 2 0 7 3 10 6 4 0 0 0 13 0 7 0 11 37 9 0 14 0 7 1 0 7 11 9 3 27 22 14 6 9 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 l 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2 7 14 0 2 12 7 1 3 0 27 5 39 0 0 2 22 55 112 61 111 23 18 54 0 5 109 342 197 99 6 0 0 2 2 0 4 0 0 2 3 7 21 0 0 0 635 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 PIG-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the Seafarers LOG by Leon D. Sizemore of Eustis, Fla. The picture below shows Claude "Sonny" Simmons (at right) on his last ship, the Canton Victory (photo at right), in 1948. After that, he was invited by SIU President Paul Hall to work at headquarters. Simmons, who was SIU vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement when he died in 1962, had been a member of the SIU since its founding in 1938. Behind him in the black cap is Al Driver. The other two men are not identified. 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 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St., Savannah. GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 TACO'.\fA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N . Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 Sizemore started sailing with the union in 1945, got drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and was discharged in 1953. He then worked ashore for more than 35 years before retiring . If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. (310) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOG January 2002 �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. n inland captain, a recertified bosun and a recertified steward are among the 15 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Francis Benedict controlled the helm of vessels in the inland division for some 25 years while Konstantinos Koutouras and Claude C. Hollings III completed the highest levels of training available to members of the deck and steward departments, respectively, at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. Eleven of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. Three, including Benedict, navigated the inland waterways, and one was in the railroad marine division. Six of the retirees worked in the deck department, five 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 MICKIE FREDERICK, 68, started her career with the Seafarers in [ 987 in the port of Honolulu. Born in Idaho, Sister Frederick shipped as a member of the steward department. She spent the ma· · ai ing aboard vessels operated by American Hawaii Cruises, Inc. including the SS Independence and ms Patriot. A frequent upgrader, she enhanced her skills in 1993, 1994 and again last year at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. Sister Frederick currently calls McKinney, Texas home. OSVALDO GONZALEZ, 65, hails from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Brother Gonzales began his SIU career in 1971 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1961. Brother Gonzalez first sailed on a Hudson Waterways vessel. A member of the deck department, he upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1975. He last worked aboard the Sea-Land Expedition. Brother Gonzales resides in his native commonwealth. KELLYR. GRAHAM, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1964. Brother Graham's initial sea voyage was aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Topa Topa. The Texas native shipped in the engine department. He upgraded his skills in 1981, 1991 and 1997 at the Paul Hall Cente for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Brother Graham last shipped on the Liberty Star, operated by Liberty Maritime Corp. He makes his home in Houston. January 2002 ROBERT HARRELL, 70, began his SIU career in 1966 joining in the port of San Francisco. Brother Harrell served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He first sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Meridian Victory. The Texas native worked in the engine department and last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Navigator. Brother Harrell calls Brenham, Texas home. CLAUDE C. HOLLINGS m, 61, started his career with the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Hollings first went to sea aboard a vessel operated by A.H. Bull Steamship Co. The Alabama native shipped in the steward department and upgraded his skills in 1981 and 1999 at the Seafarers training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Hollings completed steward recertification training in 1984. His most recent voyage was aboard the Overseas Vivian , a Vivian Tankships Corp. operated vessel. He resides in his native state. CHRISTIE engine and steward departments during his career. His last voyage was aboard lnterocean Ugland Management Corp. 's El Morro. Brother Muflahi now calls San Francisco home. .--==-----. ALFRED PENA, 65, is a native of Honduras. He started his SIU career in 1967. Brother Pena first sailed aboard a Marine Carriers Corp. vessel. The engine department member last went to sea on an Anchorage Tankship Corp. vessel. Brother Pena is a resident of Houston. JOSE A. SANTIAGO, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of New York. Brother Santiago first shipped aboard the Sea-Land Philadelphia. Born in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Santiago upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1975 and again in 1977. He last went to sea on the Sea-Land Hawaii. Brother Santiago lives in his native como eal · e ci f Aguadilla. N. JOHNSON, 64, hails from Mississippi. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Houston. Brother Johnson's first SIU voyage was aboard the Beaugard, a Sea-Land Service vessel. He shipped in the deck department and last sailed on Liberty Maritime Corp. 's Liberty Wave. Brother Johnson is a resident of Eupora, Miss. KONSTANTINOSKOUTOURAS, 62, was born in Greece. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Koutouras first sailed aboard the Bowling Green, operated by Pan American Tankers. A member of the deck department and a recertified bosun, he upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1983, 1996 and 1997. Brother Koutouras last went to sea on U.S. Ship Management's Integrity. He lives in his native country. SAEED MUFLAHI, 58, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in Seattle. The Yemen-born mariner first went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Portland. Brother Muflahi sailed in both the EFRAIN VELAZQUEZ, 65, was born in Puerto Rico. He started his SIU career in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Velazquez's first sea voyage was aboard Victory Carriers Inc. 's Ames Victory. The engine department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers training school in 1975 and 1977. He last worked aboard the Sea-Land Producer. Brother Velazquez resides in the commonwealth of his birth. INLAND FRANCIS BENEDICT, 65, hails from Louisiana. He started his SIU career in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. A captain, Boatman Benedict shipped in the deck department. He worked primarily at the helms of vessels operated by Dixie Carriers. He still resides in his native state. ROBERT S. SUMMERS, 72, began his SIU career in 1974. His initial voyage with the Seafarers was aboard an inland vessel. Born in Missouri, Boatman Summers sailed in the deck department. He last worked aboard a Northern Towing Co., Inc. vessel. Boatman Summers resides in Marble Hill, Mo. RAILROAD MARINE THEOPHILOUSG. WALLACE, 71, was born in Guyana. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of New York. His initial SIU voyage was aboard a Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal Railroad vessel. Boatman Wallace shipped in the deck department. He last sailed on a New York Dock Railway Co. vessel. Boatman Wallace makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y WALTONF. McHORNEY, 62, started his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Ba McHorney first shipped aboard an Allied Towing Co. vessel. Born in Virginia, he worked in the steward department. His final voyage was on an Express Marine, Inc. vesse]. Boatman McHorney makes his home in Virginia Beach, Va. Reprinted from past issues of the Se3farers LOG steward-that they would have to tum to 1941 within practically hours' notice. The U.S. gov~ emment is in the process of breaking out 11 0 Jn an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board on the ships owned and operated by Robin Line (Seas Shipping Company), the SIU was the winner by an ovetwhelming majority. Of the 210 men who were eligible to vote, 201 actually voted,. with 199 vptlrig .in favor of the SIU. There was ships for coal and grain runs and MSTS and other sources are reporting difficulty scouring up men who can do the job. 1967 Seafarers at regular monthly meetings In all constitutional Ports enthusiastically voted to one crew member re==========~==============================~ endorse and support the newly formed who voted aga(nst the Maritime Defense union and one whose league. In approving ballot was declared the purposes of the void. This election new organization, the was a direct result of membership called for th~ cQntracts. being. maximum publicity in negotiated by the: ~;:;;;;;:;;;;;:;;;;;:;;;;;:;;;;;:;;;;==:==:;:;;;;==::==:==:==:=:~ support of the league SJU. by all Seafarers. THIS MONTH IN SIU HISTORY 1957 In anticipation of emergency shipping needs, the SIU built up a "ready reserve" of Seafarers working ashore. After the Korean War crisis, the union, over several years, developed a detailed and accurate listing of thousands of men who were available as emergency-period seamen. Arranged on an area and then on a port basis, the reserve manpow· er crew is in constant touch with SIU headquarters. Thus, the union is in a position to supply the needed ratings-deck, engine and The new organization is a voluntary body set up to assure that maritime workers, faced with legal problems or charges threatening their personal liberties, are assured their fundamental American tights to counsel and other assistance. Robert A. Matthews, SIU vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement, has been selected chairman of the Maritime Defense League, and offices have been established on One Hanson Place In Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarers LOS 17 - �final Departura DEEP SEA WILLIE BARRON Pensioner Willie Barron, 92, passed away Nov. 13. Brother Barron began his SIU career in 1959 in the port of New York. Born --...3''""---- in Alabama, he first sailed aboard Suwannee Steamship Co. 's Timber Hitch. The engine department member last went to sea aboard a Michigan Tankers, Inc. vessel. Brother Barron started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1975. He was a resident of Troy, Ala. JOHN BENNETT Pensioner John Bennett, 72, died Sept. 22. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port ofNewYork. Brother Bennett served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1949. He initially sailed aboard a Tiger Steamship LTD vessel. Born in Michigan, Brother Bennett worked in the steward department. His final voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Mariner. Brother Bennett started receiving his retirement pay in 1986. He lived in Los Angeles. GORDEN BRADFORD •••ri Pensioner Gorden Bradford, 77, passed away Sept. 19. Brother Bradford began his SIU career in 1959 in "'"----!~""=I Seattle. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Bradford first sailed aboard an Ocean Clipper, Inc. ~vessel. The Tacoma, Wash. native worked in the deck department. He last went to sea on the Sea-Land Mariner. Brother Bradford began receiving his pension in 1988. He resided in Seattle. ROBERT CAMPBELL Pensioner Robert Campbell, 76, died Sept. 30. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1946, joining in the port of New York. The Georgia native first went to sea aboard Calmar Steamship Corp. 's Penmar. Brother Campbell shipped in the steward department. He last sailed on the LNG Taurus. Brother Campbell started collecting his retirement benefits in 1985. He made his home in Hephzibah, Ga. WILLIE CROMWELL Pensioner Willie Cromwell, 75, passed away Sept. 28. Brother Cromwell joined the Seafarers in ~=~====-;:_;__i 1972 in Seattle. Born in Mississippi, he served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He first shipped aboard Delta Steamship Lines 's Santa Mariana. The steward department member last sailed on the Westward Venture, an lnterocean Ugland Management Corp. vessel. Brother Cromwell started receiving 18 Seafarers LOS his retirement pay in 1991. He called Seattle home. ARNOLD J. ECKERT Pensioner Arnold J. Eckert, 65 , died Aug. 23. He started his SIU career in 1963, joining in the port of New York. Brother Eckert was born in Canada and served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1954 to 1962. He first went to sea on the Hastings, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked aboard the Anchorage, operated by CSX Lines. Brother Eckert started receiving his pension in 1999. He made his home in Seattle. GEORGE GLENNON Pensioner George Glennon, 78, passed away Oct. 20. Brother Glennon began his career with the Seafarers in i.........-....._ ____.:;;&..L_ 1948, joining in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1944. The Wisconsin native first sailed on the Steel Design, an Isco, Inc. vessel. Brother Glennon shipped in the deck department and last worked aboard Interocean Management's Export Leader. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1985. Brother Glennon lived in Bluefield, W.Va. _,J in Guyana, be worked in the steward department. His final voyage was aboard Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. 's Borinquen. Brother Melville started receiving his retirement stipend in 1988. He lived in Teaneck, N .J. CHARLES R. MILLER Pensioner Charles R. Miller, 76, passed away Oct. 31. Brother Miller joined the Seafarers in 1951 in Cleveland. He ............:...a:...;:""'-"' " served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Born in New Jersey, he sailed in both the deep sea and Great Lakes divisions. Brother Miller first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. A member of the deck department, he last sailed on the A Guthrie, operated by Great Lakes Associates, Inc. Brother Miller started receiving his pension in 1983. He made bis home in Salem, Va. ALVIN RASMUSSEN Pensioner Alvin Rasmussen, 83 died Nov. 12. Brother Rasmussen started his career with the Marine Cooks ' and Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. Born in California, the steward department member began receiving his pension in 1977. He was a resident of Coconut Creek, Fla. EXEQUIEL LIWAG VINCENT SHERWOOD Pep si oner Exequiel Liwag, 73, died Nov. 22. He started his SIU career in 1967, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Liwag served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1967. His first ship was Waterman Steamship Corp. 's De Soto. Born in the Philippines, Brother Liwag worked in the engine department. He last went to sea on the USNS Altair, operated by Bay Ship Management, Inc. Brother Liwag began receiving his pension in 1993. He resided in Norfolk, Va. Pensioner Vincent Sherwood, 73, passed away Oct. 10. He started his SIU career in 1951, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Sherwood first went to sea aboard the Longview Victory, operated by Victory Carriers, Inc. Born in Virginia, he shipped in the engine department. His final voyage was on the Manataee, a vessel operated by Z Point Shipping. Brother Sherwood began receiving his retirement income in 1984. He resided in Chesapeake, Va. GODOFREDO MELAD JAMES SHIBER Brother Godofredo Melad, 69, passed away Oct. 27. Born in the Philippines, be started his career with the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Melad's initial voyage was aboard American Hawaii Cruises' SS Independence. He shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother Melad last sailed on the Mokihana, a vessel operated by Matson Navigation Co. San Francisco was his home. Pensioner James Shiber, 79, died Oct. 17. Brother Shiber started his career with the Seafarers in 1942 in the port ofNewYork. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. His initial voyage with the SIU was aboard the Alcoa Leader, operated by Alcoa Steamship Co. The Pennsylvania native shipt'ed as a member of the engine department. He last went to sea on A.H. Bull Lines' Sands Point. Brother Shiber started drawing annuities for his retirement in 1964. Baltimore was his home. REGINALD MELVILLE Pensioner Reginald Melville, 75 , died Oct. 6. Brother Melville began his career with the Seafarers in 1953, joining in the port of New York. He first went to sea aboard the President Theodore Roosevelt. Born an Olympic Transport vessel. Born in Portugal, he shipped as a member of the deck department. Brother Soares last worked aboard Calamar Lines ' Ca/amar. He started collecting his retirement allowance in 1970. Brother Soares resided in his native country. JOSE SOARES Pensioner Jose Soares, 93 , passed away Sept. 6. Brother Soares joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port ofNewYork. He first sailed on the Helen, OSCAR SORENSON Pensioner Oscar Sorenson, 84, died Nov. 11. Brother Sorenson started his career with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port '-------'of New York. He first sailed on Southern States Navigation's Taddei Victory. A native of Winchester, Wis., he worked in the steward department. Brother Sorenson last went to sea aboard the Sea-Land Newark. He began collecting his retirement pay in 1978. Brother Sorenson made his home in Bremerton, Wash. LIONEL ST. JULIEN Brother Lionel St. Julien, 74, passed away Oct. 16. He started his SIU career in 1975, joining in the port of Wilmington , Calif. Brother St. Julien served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955. His initial voyage was aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Mercedes. Born in Texas, he shipped in the steward department. Brother St. Julien last sailed aboard the Overseas Arctic, operated by Overseas Bulk Transport Corp. He was a resident of Los Angeles. r ADRIAN TEXIDOR .--------.,,,,.......--__,Pensioner Adrian Texidor, 76, died Nov. 15. Brother Texidor joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. He first sailed aboard a vessel operated by A.H. Bull Steamship Co. Born in Puerto Rico, he worked in the engine department. His final voyage was on the Jacksonville, a CSX Lines vessel. Brother Texidor started collecting compensation for his retirement in 1981. He resided in his native commonwealth. GREAT LAKES EDWARD LISZEWSKI Pensioner Edward Liszewski, 70, died Oct. 24. He started his SIU career in 1960 in Detroit. Brother Liszewski served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957. The Ohio native's initial voyage for the ' SIU was aboard a vessel operated by Great Lakes Associates, Inc. The engine department member last worked on the Kinsman Enterprise, another Great Lakes Associates vessel. Brother Liszewski started receiving bis retirement stipend in 1996. He made his home in Twinsburg, Ohio. INLAND JOHNNIE COLEMAN Pensioner Johnnie Coleman, 78, passed away Oct. 1. Boatman Coleman started his SIU career in 1979. Born in Alabama, he worked primarily aboard Dravo Basic Materials Co. vessels. He shipped as a member of the deck department. Boatman Coleman began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1989. Jackson, Ala. was his home. MARVIN RALEY Pensioner Marvin Raley, 67, died Sept. 25. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Raley was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, joining in 1953. He sailed in the deep sea and inland divisions during his career. His initial voyage was aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's City of Alma. The deck department member last worked aboard a Crescent Towing and Salvage Co., Inc. vessel. Boatman Raley started receiving-his retirement benefits in 1993. He resided in Mobile, Ala. RAILROAD MARINE WILLIAM R. FORREST Pensioner William R. Forrest, 82, died Oct. 21. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Forrest served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1945. Born in Portsmouth, Va, he spent his entire career working aboard vessels operated by Pennsylvania Central Railroad Co. A member of the deck department, be worked as a barge captain. Brother Forrest started receiving his retirement compensation in 1969. He made his home in Matthews, Va. Notice: 'Pre-STCW' Applications . ~Ji Seafarers who have the required sea time and who are considering either upgrading to AB, FOWT or QMED or sitting for a license can go to any U.S. Coast Guard regional exam center (REC) before Feb. 1, 2002 and get an application to take the examination(s) under pre-STCW conditions. This application will be valid for one year. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers the necessary preparatory · · courses to assist students in readying for the '°.: exams. 1 January 2002 �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 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. DEFENDER (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 16-Chairman Kissinfor N. Taylor, Secretary Richard E. Casuga, Educational Director Hardin C. Chancey, Engine Delegate Horst G. Baetjer, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman thanked crew for working well together. Secretary reminded members to clean rooms and have set of linen for next person when leaving ship in Oakland, Calif. He also reminded everyone of importance of contributing to SPAD for job security. Educational director advised crew members to have TRBs signed by chief mate. Clarification requested by deck department on watchstanding. New radio requested for crew lounge. Next ports: Yokohama and Nagasaki, Japan; Pusan, S. Korea. INTEGRITY (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 30-Chairman Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, Educational Director Brian J. Sengelaub, Deck Delegate Daniel W. Miller, Engine Delegate Conrado D. Martinez. Bosun reported good trip and great weather. He noted extra security measures being taken. U.S. Coast Guard will board ship upon arrival in U.S. waters. Secretary stated vessel will try different chandler in Houston for proand with fewer shortages. No or di d0 orted. Suggestion made for contrac'ts ' department to negotiate 15-minute break for four hours work after 1800. Crew laundry in need of new washer and dryer. Repair of antenna in crew lounge requested. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J.; Charleston, S.C.; Miami, Fla., Houston, Texas. /TB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transportation Corp.), Sept. 30Chairman Stephen J. Argay, Secretary Virgilio A. Donghit, Educational Director John K. Bimpong, Deck Delegate Randy Diaz, Engine Delegate Nicholas Jones, Steward Delegate Breon A. Lucas. Bosun thanked crew for cooperation in separating garbage and plastic items. He asked everyone to keep volume down while watching videos and reminded them to rewind and return tapes when finished. Secretary stated all departments doing well. He encouraged crew members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. and check expiration dates on shipping documents. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Problem noted with TV reception. Thanks given to steward department for good food. Next ports: Port Everglades and Jacksonville, Fla. MOTIVATOR (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 23-Secretary Edward C. Winne. Chairman read portions of latest LOG and new contract highlights. Educational director suggested everyone attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center and make sure STCW training is up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Requests made to have copy of payroll voucher two days before payoff and have mail forwarded to next port of call if it missed ship in port-and not back to sender. January 2002 Suggested OT be paid for stripping and waxing wheelhouse and 06 stairwell. Vote of thanks given to trainees on board ship. One minute of silence stood in memory of departed brothers and sisters as well as the victims of recent terrorist attacks on U.S. NORTHERN LIGHTS (IUM), Sept. 28--Chairman John 0. Glenn, Secretary Alphonso Davis, Educational Director Glenn Snow, Deck Delegate Amin M. Shariff, Engine Delegate Steven A. Lombardi, Steward Delegate Leroy Jenkins. Chairman announced payoff Oct. 1 in Tacoma, Wash. He advised crew members to make sure they comply with STCW regulations. Feb. 1, 2002 is near and no one wants to lose employment because of failure to renew training. Educational director talked about upgrading classes offered at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to raise pension benefits. Clarification requested about safety shoes. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. advantage of educational facilities at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to have gym set up for unlicensed members. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food and delicious barbecue. COAST RANGE (Crowley Petroleum), Oct. 5--Chairman John T. Mossbarger, Secretary Lanette A. Lopez, Educational Director Alex Resendez III, Deck Delegate Stephen D. Castle, Steward Delegate Mary L. Brayman. Chairman talked about restriction to ship claims. He stated correspondence was received from the Seafarers Executive Board and President Michael Sacco advising everyone that restriction to ship claims are not valid and asking for crew members' cooperation during this time of national crisis. Secretary reported on Coast Guard guidelines issued and security procedures for refineries. No beefs or disputed OT noted. Discussion held about negotiations for next contract. Everyone asked to keep linen locker in good order. Next ports: Los Angeles; Ferndale, Wash. LIBERTY GLORY (Liberty Maritime), Oct. 6--Chairman Juan M. Rivas, Secretary Michael L. Baker, Deck Delegate Robert C. Hoppenworth, Engine Delegate Marcos Hill. Chairman announced arrival Oct. 7 in Panama. He stated letter received about possible extension due to war in Afghanistan and that getting reliefs may be difficult. Everyone should step up and do their part. Steward asked all members getting off to return dirty linen to locker and leave rooms clean. Staffing concern raised by steward delegate. Vote of thanks given to steward and unlicensed apprentice Jerry Wilder for their hard work. SEALAND COMMITMENT (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 23--Chairman Jim Hassan, Secretary Jerome Jordan, Educational Director Panagiotis C. LIBERTY WAVE (Liberty Kanavos, Deck Delegate James ~""M1arn:·"rme), Oct. -e airmarr K. Barrett, teward Delegate John J. Williamson, Secretary William Simmons. Chairman Frederick L. Washington Sr., announced payoff Sept. 30 in Educational Director Ronald Elizabeth, NJ. He thanked all Miller Jr., Deck Delegate Solodepartments for working well mon H. Shields, Steward Delegate together. Educational director Jorge Bernardez. Chairman reminded crew of need to comply announced payoff Oct. 30 in New with amended STCW convention Orleans. Secretary asked all memby Feb. 1, 2002 and to take advanbers getting off to clean rooms, tage of upgrading opportunities at refrigerators and tum in keys. Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disEducational director urged everyputed OT reported. Vote of thanks one to take advantage of union given to steward department for school in Piney Point and upgrade job well done and excellent meals. whenever possible. Some disputed USNS ABLE (Maersk Lines OT reported in deck and engine Ltd.), Sept. 13--Chairman departments. Problems also reportWilliam B. Fielding, Secretary ed with heating system, draws, Roderick L. Clay, Educational broken juice machine and TV. Director Andrew J. Linares, Deck LNG GEMINI (PRONAV Ship Delegate David Alexander III. Management), Oct. ?-Chairman Chairman told crew members to Jack J. Cooper, Secretary John prepare to gear up for another misD. Bukowsky, Educational sion following terrorist actions of Director Jeffrey D. Levie, Deck Sept. 11. Secretary confirmed Delegate Scott E. Snodgrass, increase in dues to $400 annually. Engine Delegate Steven M. Educational director encouraged everyone to upgrade skills at Piney Hoskins, Steward Delegate Jose E. Guzman. Chairman requested Point and to remember to send clarification on penalty rates for copies of discharges along with Sunday meetings of ship's comapplication. No beefs or disputed mittee. Secretary announced cutOT reported. Request made for backs in provisions and noted current union meeting materials. some fresh stores now delivered in Steward department praised for Bontang, Indonesia. Educational their hard work. director noted need to get required CLEVELAND (Sealift, Inc.), Oct. STCW training by Feb. 1, 2002. 14--Chairman Donald P. Snead, Treasurer reported $1,200 in ship's Secretary Miguel E. Vinca, fund. Some beefs reported in all Educational Director Vincent three departments. Following readSanchez ID, Deck Delegate ing of president's report from James Browne, Steward Delegate recent LOG, crew members Henry Commager. Chairman expressed pleasure with gains in announced layup of ship and said new contract and gave thanks for all crew members should register VP Contracts Augie Tellez and stawithin 48 hours. Secretary stated ble, progressive union leadership. payoff to be held Oct. 18 in Lake New ice machine to be delivered Charles, La. Room inspection will upon arrival in Nagoya, Japan. take place prior to payoff. EveryClarification requested on who one asked to continue helping keep cleans EOS in engine room: SA or vessel clean and separating garGUDE. Vote of thanks given to bage and plastics. Educational steward department for job well director encouraged crew to take done. MAERSK TENNESSEE (Maersk Lines Ltd.), Oct. 14--Chairman James J. Keevan, Secretary Dwight E. Wuerth, Educational Director Peter G. Murtagh, Engine Delegate Oscar Martinez. Chairman thanked everyone for good job. He added that gangway watch should constantly be busy checking lines or anchor and keeping lookout for anything unusual. Secretary stated chain of command for beefs. Department delegate should be first on list for hearing any beefs. Educational director encouraged crew members to take advantage of Paul Hall Center for pay. Treasurer announced $115 in ship's fund. Some movies have been purchased, and gym has new speed bag. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members asked to return movies to cabinet after using and help keep laundry room clean. Steward department thanked for good job. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Oakland, Calif.; Honolulu. SEALAND ACHIEVER (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Oct. 14-Chairman Luke F. Wells, Secretary Kim R. Dewitt, Deck Delegate Steve D. Fabritsis. Chairman announced payoff Oct. 15 in Ambrose Channel Pays Off in Tampa When the Ambrose Channel (inset) tied up in Tampa, Fla. recently, SIU officials were on hand to meet with crew members. From the left in top photo are Chief Pumpman Peter Joseph, Bosun Mario Romero, Chief Steward Elena Curly, SIU Rep. Bryan Powell and Port Agent Anthony McQuay. any upgrading classes, including Houston. He advised crew memSTCW training. Treasurer bers to be aware of new proceannounced $640 in ship's fund. No dures due to heightened security in beefs or disputed OT reported. domestic and foreign ports. Engine delegate requested clarifiClarification requested by deck cation on work duties. Request delegate regarding overtime. Vote made for · of e c as ' of thanks given to steward--departwell as union meeting minutes ment for excellent meals and serforms. Next ports: Buenaventura, vice and to all crew members for Colombia; Callao, Peru; San their cooperation throughout the Antonio and Arica, Chile; Balboa, voyage. Panama. SPIRIT (CSX Lines), Oct. 4-QUALITY (U.S. Ship ManageChairman Scott K. Grider, ment Co.), Oct. 14--Secretary Secretary William E. Bryley, Franklyn J. Cordero, Educational Educational Director Roger M. Director Ogden W. Lafaye, Deck Wasserman, Deck Delegate Delegate Alvin V. Jackson. Andre J. Bernard, Engine Chairman stressed that all who go Delegate Guy Leary, Steward ashore overseas be on alert for terDelegate Blaine R. Amundson. rorist actions and practice safety Bosun reminded everyone to be aboard ship at all times. Secretary STCW compliant by Feb. 1, 2002. thanked all departments for helpHe announced payoff Oct. 6 in ing keep ship's house clean. Tacoma, Wash. Educational direcEducational director reminded tor echoed need for STCW and crew members that Paul Hall stated that Paul Hall Center has all Center has necessary courses to necessary courses. While there for complete STCW requirements. He STCW training, members can also also thanked electrician for galley upgrade skills by taking other repairs. Some disputed OT reportclasses. Treasurer announced $75 ed in deck department. Suggestion in movie fund. No beefs or disputmade for next contract to include ed OT reported. Communications physical rehabilitation for depenreceived pertaining to reliefs and dents. Recommendation also made restriction to ship claims. Clarito change formula for receipt of fication requested on days off. vacation checks. Vote of thanks Vote of thanks given to steward given to steward department for department for good chow. Crew job well done. stood one minute of silence for Sept. 11 victims of World Trade RELIANCE (CSX Lines), Oct. Center attack. 15--Chairman Lance X. Zollner, Secretary Mark S. Scardino, Educational Director Mohamed Ali, Deck Delegate Rodolfo Asopardo, Engine Delegate James K. Smartt, Steward Delegate Thomas E. Kleine. Chairman reported lots of cleanup required from shipyard period, including some electrical problems. Everyone reminded to wear safety helmets while on deck in port. Secretary stated excellent crew with no problems this trip. He reminded crew members to be sure to comply with STCW training requirements by Feb. 1, 2002. Educational director encouraged everyone to upgrade skills at Piney Point for better jobs and better STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship Corp.), Oct 14-Chairman James K. Walker, Secretary Norman J. Duhe, Educational Director Randy C. Louque, Deck Delegate Shelia 0. Lewis, Engine Delegate Dennis Swords, Steward Delegate Elbussieny Elnaggar. Chairman advised crew signing off that they should stay until properly relieved, as per shipping rules. He also led crew in one minute of silence for all people affected by Sept. 11 attacks. Treasurer announced $50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT noted in deck department. Thanks given to steward department for great meals and service. Seafarers LOS 19 �Litter to:tht Editor (Editors note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) SIU Medlcal Plan Is Tops I was in the SIU 45 years and retired in Oct. 1992. I just wanted to write and tell everyone that the SIU has the best medical plan. There is none better than the SIU's. AFL·CIO NATIONAL Know Your Rights In nine years, I have never had to pay anything. Whatever Medicaid didn't cover, the SIU paid, and I want everyone to know it was plenty and has made my retirement great. Leo Paradise Moultonborough, NH BOYCOTTS TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT Troika's touring production of "The Sound of Music" ... Actors' Equity Assn. FOOD & BEVERAGES MT. OLIVE PICKLE CO. • 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. 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 DIAMOND WALNUT CO. Diamond brand canned and bagged walnuts and walnut pieces ... Teamsters NOVEMeEA/DECEMBEA 2001 ................................. PICTSWEET MUSHROOM FARM Fresh mushrooms and frozen vegetables with the Pictsweet label ... Unned Farm Workers APPAREL TRANSPORTATION & TRAVEL NEW ERA CAP CO. Exclusive producer of sports caps with logos of all Major League Baseball teams, 39 colleges and universities, National Hockey League, Professional Golfers' Association, and National Basketball Association. Sold in retail outlets, sports stores, at ball parlls and campus shops nationwide. ... Communications Workers BEST WESTERN-GROSVENOR RESORT Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; located at Disney Wortd, but separately owned and operated ... Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees 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 emp oyers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON Hotel in Waterbury, Conn. ... Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees BUILDING MATERIALS & TOOLS BROWN & SHARPE MFG. CO. HOLIDAY INN SUNSPREE HOTEL Measuring, cutting and machine tools and pumps ... Machinists Hotel in Kapaa, Hawaii ... Longshore & Warehouse Union JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC. NEW OTANI HOTEL & GARDEN Auburn, Wash., distributor of "JET" brand metal- and woodworking power and hand tools for home and commercial use Hotel in downtown Los Angeles ... Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees ... Teamsters SOUTHWIRE CO. OTHERS Commercial and Industrial wire and cable; Do-It-Yourself brand homeWire ... Electrfcal Worlc91S CF&I STEEL and OREGON STEEL MILLS, INC. Steel, including rod, bar, rail, pipe and steel plate ... Steelworlcers ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION BIG LEAGUE THEATRICALS ROAD COMPANY Performing the 'The Music Man" ... Actors' Equity Assn/American Federation of Musicians BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION BET cable television, Action pay-per-view, Bet on Jazz 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. Confecttonery. Tobacco Worlcers & Grain Millers Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Iii" EJectricsJ WorlcetS UNION LABEL AND Don't Let the Scholarship · Deadline Pass You By SERVICE RADES DEPARTMENT , The deadline for receipt of Seafarers scholarship applications is April 15, 2002. That is only three months away-but there still is plenty of time to apply for one of the eight scholarships ($132,000 in all) being awarded this year. First, obtain a scholarship program booklet, which spells out eligibility requirements and procedures. It also includes a copy of the application form. You may get the booklet in any SIU hall or AFL·CIO by filling out the coupon below and mailing it to the SIU Scholarship Program of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply. If you sent in an application form last year and were not selected for one of the scholarships, you definitely should try again this year. r----------------------------------------------------------------------------, lease send me the 2002 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligi- P bility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form: Mariner's Social Security N u m b e r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Street Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number ___________________________ This application is for: 0 Self 0 Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 1/02 L---------------------------------------------------------------------------20 Seafarel'S LOS 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. 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. o 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. �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Steward Upgrading Courses The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. from February through May 2002. 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 Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman February 4 Aprill May 13 March 1 April 26 June 7 April 21 April 27 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland February 4 April 29 February 8 May3 Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Unlimited* March 4 March 8 February 4 March 11 April 15 May20 February 15 March 22 April 26 May31 February 18 March 18 April 15 April 29 May13 March 1 March 29 April 26 MaylO May24 March 11 March 20 March 4 April 1 April 29 May27 March 15 April 12 May20 June 7 February 18 April 5 (*prerequisite required) Lifeboatman ater Survival Radar T · Mate* GaUey Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week beginning January 7. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginning January 7. Engine Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler February 4 ApriJ 29 March 15 June 7 Refrigeration System Maintenance & Operations February 18 March 29 QMED - Any Rating April 29 July 19 Welding February 4 March 4 Aprill February 22 March 22 April 19 Safety Specialty Courses (*musJ have radar unlimited) GMDSS (Simulator) Date of Completion Start Date Course Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting February 18 March 18 March l March 28 Government Vessels February4 March 4 April 1 April 29 February 22 March 22 April 19 May 17 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* February 18 April 15 March 1 April 26 February4 February 11 February 18 February 25 March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 8 April April 22 April 29 May6 February 8 February 15 February 22 March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5 April 12 Apr1 9 April 26 March 11 April 1 March 15 April 5 (*must have basic fire fighting) Basic Fire Fighting/STCW STCW Medical Care Provider (*prerequ;s · required) May3 May 10 Academic Department Courses Recertification Bosun April 8 May3 Steward February 4 March 1 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. -·-~-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION (120) days seatime for the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the Name ---------------------------~ Address _____________________________________________________ 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 QMED applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $280 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only. payable to LMSS. COURSE Telephone _______________ Deep Sea Member If the following D Lakes Member Date of Birth D BEGIN END DATE DATE -------------D Inland Waters Member 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: _ __________________________ Date On: _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? DYes DNo If yes, class# _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course( s) taken - - - - - - - - - - -- - - ----------------Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatrnan Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes DNo Primary language spoken - - - - - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - January 2002 SIGNATURE Rating: ___ _ __ 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. J/o2 Seafarers LOS 21 �.. Paul Hall Center Classes Advanced Fire Fighting - Able Bodied Seaman - Seafarers who successfully completed the AB course Nov. 16 are (from left, front row) Bernabe Pelingon (instructor), Brian Jonsson, Ramon Martinez, Timothy Squire, (second row) John Zabielski, Harold Gierbolini, Lovell Hyman and Joseph Gierbolini. Rizal Colon, Robert Crane, Thomas Cuddihy, Danny Cummings, Thomas Decarlo, Jebediah Dishman, Gregory Dixon, John Ellias Jr., Alberto Falcon, Raymond Fernandez, Daniel Ford, Willie Franks, James Glover, Leoncio Gonzalez, Luis Gonzalez, Erik Grant, Eloy Gutierrez, Russell Haynes, Maurice Hetrick, Welkey Hogan, Glenn Holden and Frank lngellis. (Note: not all are pictured) Upgrading SIU members who enhanced their fire fighting skills by completing the advanced course Nov. 16 are (from left, front row) Rodolfo Antonio, William Deloach, Evan Bradley, Justin Valencia, James Grubbs, Eddie Johnson, (second row) Bob Baker (instru.ctor), Gene Butson, Donald Deflorio, Conrado Martinez, Monte Pryor, Gregory Carroll, (back row) John Fleming and Eddie Almodovar. Basic Safety Training Classes William Rivera, Juan Rochez, Luis Ruiz, Elizer Saintvil, Ahmed Salim, John Scheuren, Brian Sengelaub, Joseph Singleton, Dalip Singh, George Skelding, Bruce Smith, Scott Snodgrass, Samuel Spain, Arthur Spohn, William Stone, Jennette Suarez, Jessy Sunga, Joseph Tiller and Harry Toheey. (Note: not all are pictured) Any student who has registered for a class and finds-for whatever reason-that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. Ivan Ingram, Timothy Jackson, Nils Jernstrom, Johnny Johnston, John Lange, Carl Larson, Reynaldo Magpaie, Carlos Marcial, Maurice Marks, James Martin, Fritz McDuffie, James Myers, Frank Michalski Jr., Aledriss Moore, Charles Mroczko, Sjarifudin Noor, Carlos Parrilla, Randell Perrine, Sant Persaud, Saiad Monasar' 1 and Roque Lambert. (Note: not all are pictured) Included in the class are Rolando Pulido, David Purganan, Luis Roebuck, Carlos Rosales, Ahmed Saleh, Juan Salgado, Wayne Sapp, Alberto Semedo, Yahya Shamman, Rex Simbre, Kenneth Simmons, Steven Talucci, Taymond Tate, Timothy True, Eloy Uruena, Christopher Walker, Ronald Walker, Patrick Warnick, Arthur Whitfield, Clark Williams and Michael Sorensen. Computer Lab Classes Pictured, from the left, are recent graduates of the computer lab with their certificates: Rick Prucha (computer lab instructor), Alan Day, John S. Kamara, George W. Rose, and Roman Zarkiewicz. Day, who sails from Seattle, completed advanced Excel as well as beginning and intermediate Access. Kamara, who ships out of Philadelphia, finished the computer basics class. Rose, a member of the engine department from San Francisco, also mastered the computer basics course, as did Zarkiewicz, who also sails from Seattle. Armando Evangelista, Silvio Iglesias, Trinity Ippolito, Randy Isenhart, Norman Johnson, Robert Johnson, Bobby Jones, Ezzell Jordan, Denis Kay, David King, Harry Kinsman, Robert Kirk, Dale Kirsch, Patrick Lettsome, Steve Lewis, Silvio Lino, Santiago Ludan, Maximo Lugtu, Noland Macadaan, Larry Martin, Francisco Martinez, Robert Mason and Julio Mattos. (Note: not all are pictured) J.,,.,,,, 2002 �Paul Hall Center Classes , Basic Safety Training Classes Sindy Lou Davis, Donald Clatter, Laurentis Colbert, Timothy Defreitas, Roger Corbin, Alexander Dodoo, Cesar Erese, George Adams, Kevin Bowden, Steven Bower, Michael Brown, Domingo Contreras, Manoling Daguio, Manuel Daguio, Melito Kenneth Biddle, Stan Castro, William Charnock, Miguel Barbosa, Daguio, Christopher Deluca, Edward Gaillard, Raymond Gordon, Ricardo Ellis, Jose Garcai, Carnavius Davalie, Kevin Gatling. ..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,. Juuan Chevalier, Terrence Carmody, Dominique Bush, Donald Bond, Jessie Burnett, Thomas Arthur, Eddie Almodovar, Beltran (Note: not all are pictured) Cahapay, Reynaldo Baluyot, Therman Ames, George Carter, Matthew Brown and Nicholas Aponte. (Note: not all are pictured) Eusebia Amaya, Tory Ancar, Christopher Beahan, Kenneth Bethea, Edward Bishop, James Bloom, Leo Bognoson, Robert Boone, Grant Bazile, Brian Burchette, Dennis Caballero, Luis Caballero, Samuel Calder Jr., Jose Calix, Frank Cammuso, Christopher Campos and Edward Collins. (Note: not all are pictured) John Andrade, Bentley Arrundell, Sergio Ayala, Thomas Barrett, William Barrett, Leo Bonser Sr., Christopher Brady, A an Day, Robert Deane, Lee Dubany, Eddie Ebanks, Earl Ebbert, Criselda Espinosa, James Foley, Denise Frasier, Roy Frett, Daniel Gamboa and Daniel Gibbons. Harold Gierbolini, Joseph Gierbolini, Frank Hall, William Harvell, Adel Hassan, Jaime Hernandez, Leon Hayward Jr., Derrick Hurt, Richard Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Brian Jonsson, Andrew King, Cristain Laborial, Robert Lee, George Lammers and Jay Henderson. (Note: not all are pictured) (Kneeling, from left) Ricky Carter, Joe Morgan, Felipe Nunez, Gregorio Ortiz, Robert Owens, (second row) Romulo Racoma, Ali Mosad, Joel Miller, Charles Ortiz, Dadang Rashidi, Paul Mcclatcher, Ramon Martinez and Clarence Poore. A Proud Moment David Alexander (right) is congratulated by VP Contracts Augie Tellez at the December membership in Piney Point, Md. for completing the requirements necessary to receive his high school diploma from the state of Maryland. Alexander, who was taking an AB course at the same time as working toward his GED, thanked the academic department and his union brothers and sisters for all their encouragement. January 2002 Leslie Davis, Virgilio Conghit, Lawrence Donia, Henry Edmondson, Cecil Edwards, James Elliott, Barry Ford, David Freeman , James Garrity, Donald Gee, Richard Gegenheimer, John Gibbons. Alton Glapion, Darryl Goggins, Melchor Gorospe, Gerard Grossholz, Salvatore Gugliara, Wilbert Haywood, Ernie Hudgins and William Hudson. JI Seafarers LOB 23 �in Review What does not destroy me, makes me stronger. -Friedrich Nietzsche (German philosopher, 1841-1900) o one will ever think of 2001 as just another year. Overshadowed by the tragic terrorist events of Sept. 11 in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, the effects of that single day will be with us for a long time-physically, emotionally and economically. The attacks were an awakening, clearly illustrating that the things one takes for granted one day can so very easily be taken away the next. This held true for the SIU as well. The year got off to a good start. The 1,212-passenger cruise liner ms Patriot-the first ship for the United States Lines fleet-had just started its weeklong cruises around the Hawaiian Islands. With the SS Independence already in service and two more cruise ships under construction in an American shipyard, it was to be a new beginning for the U.S. cruise industry. Seafarers also climbed the gangway to a number of other newly contracted vessels, many for the Military Sealift Command, among them the USNS Brittin, USNS Soderman, USNS Roy Wheat, USNS Mendonca, USNS Watkins, USNS Stockham, SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr., Lt. Col John UD. Page, USNS Pomeroy and USNS Benavidez. The SIU welcomed the Delta Mariner to its fleet. Designed to N • • transport rocket boosters and other space hardware, the Delta Mariner operates on rivers as well as oceans, thanks to a variable ballast design. Crew members also began working aboard the Cape May Light, a coastal cruise ship, as well as on the bulk carriers Liberty Glory and Liberty Grace. SIU boatmen on the West Coast welcomed new job opportunities with the christening of the Z-drive tug ~nema Spirit, a strong tractor tug operated by Brusco Tug and Barge of Port Hueneme, Calif. At the end of last year, Seafarers cast ballots for national officers of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inlands Waters District as well as five constitutional amendments. The results were announced in January by the SIU's rank-and-file tallying committee. Education of each Seafarer remained a high priority. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. continued to be the focal point for training and upgrading in all department . Many students enrolled in the center's U.S. Coast-Guardapproved STCW basic safety class, a key requirement for numerous mariners under the amended STCW convention. (The deadline for compliance with the amended STCW treaty is Feb. 1, 2002.) Water survival and lifeboat classes also were held in Hawaii and Diego Garcia to assist those members who might otherwise have difficulty The Paul Hall Center offered many oppportunities to take the STCW basic safety training (including fire fighting, above) required for numerous mariners under the amended STCW convention. getting to the Piney Point facility in completing the STCW training requirements. Other students took advantage of a wide variety of courses conducted in the center's new simulator building or other specially tailored courses designed to accommodate their individual work schedules. In March, nine SIU members completed the Paul Hall Center's new medical first aid provider course. The building that houses the school's world-class simulator was dubbed the Bob McMillen Simulator Annex during an on-site ceremony in June. And, in an effort to make the already comfortable living accommodations at the school even more pleasant for upgrading students, construction began, also in June, for a new 96-room hotel annex that will contain single-occupancy dormitory rooms. The U.S. Coast Guard approved a 70-hour GMDSS (global marine distress and safety system) course offered at the school, which utilizes the new simulator, and the center revamped its anti-terrorism class so that every student at the Paul Hall Center receives the training. Additionally, the union's health and benefits plan awarded $132,000 in scholarships to three Seafarers and five dependents of SIU members-a program which was introduced in 1953. One of the highlights of 2001 was the merger of the NMU into the SIU. In June, members of both unions approved the details of a merger agreement, thereby finalizing the unification and marking an historic occasion in maritime labor history. Intermittent merger talks between the two unions had gone on since the mid-1950s. The integration of the two groups will mean a more powerful voice for mariners, a stronger manpower pool for national defense and a brighter future for the U.S. maritime industry as a whole. In an effort to protect and AP PhotofThe United States Navy, Chief Photographer's Mate Philomena Gorenflo Members of the SIU's Government Services Division crewed the USNS Comfort when the hospital ship was activated Sept. 11 to help respond to the terrorist attacks on New York. The ship offered a much-needed refuge for rescue workers in New York City. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. enters its 36th year of unsurpassed vocation- ~~_,..,~,------- " r,,,._.~.f,..~ al schooling for the continual betterment of Seafarers. Training tools include a state-of-the-art bridge simulator (right). ensure the continued job security of the SIU membership, the contracts department negotiated new standard freightship and tanker agreements that are effective through June of 2006. The new agreements include improvements in the areas most often cited by Seafarers--expanded medical coverage for dependents, an increase in wages and gains in the pension plan, to name a few. The union negotiated other contracts as well, among them a new five-year agreement for the car carrier Overseas Joyce, a five-year pact covering Tyco 's cable ships and a three-year contract for the ITBs operated by Sheridan Transportation. Throughout the year, the SIU continued, through its affiliation with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), to expose the greed and corruption rooted in the flag-of-convenience system as well as the dismal conditions under which flag-ofconvenience mariners are forced to live and work. ITF representatives were successful in securing hundreds of thousands of dollars in back wages for many stranded foreign crew members and helped many return to their homes and families. Even before Sept. 11, however, the SIU saw its share of disappointments-although nothing in comparison with or of the magnitude of the terrorist attacks. A flag of convenience vessel rammed the SIU-crewed Liberty Spirit in Haifa, Israe1; the Tacoma hall withstood an earthquake; the hall in Houston sustained significant damage in a tropical storm; and a tragic fire aboard the SIU-crewed ammunition ship SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr. claimed two lives. In the wake of Sept. 11, SIUcontracted American Classic Voyages, which had been off to such a good start at the beginning of the year, announced it had filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The move was driven by the terrorist attacks, which harmed the tourism, entertainment and transportation industries more than any others. But a new year of promise has begun-and with it comes lots of hard work. SIU members aboard the USNS Comfort and NY Waterway ferries played key roles during the initial relief efforts in New York, and the SIU will continue to carry on the proud tradition of delivering goods wherever and whenever needed, whether it's grain to Africa, jet fuel to South Korea, rocket boosters to California, or military materiel for our armed forces at home and abroad. The SIU has had its gains and its losses in 2001, but it is everready to face the challenges that 2002 will bring. � 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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SCHUBERT CONFIRMED AS MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR AMO REELECTS MIKE MCKAY; MEBA CHOOSES RON DAVIS STRONG U.S. FLEET VITAL TO AMERICA PITSENBARGER JOINS PREPOSITIONING FLEET NEW SURVEY SHIP DELIVERED SEAFARERS HONORED AT AOTOS EVENT STCW BASIC SAFETY TRAINING RENEWABLE VIA SEA SERVICE ASCENSION, SAGAMORE CREWS GET WAGE BOOST AS OF DEC. 1 PORT SECURITY STILL SCRUTINIZED EAST COAST CIVMAR ABS RECEIVE WAGE INCREASE NOTICE TO CIVIL SERVICE MARINERS: DON'T LOSE YOUR SHORE LEAVE USNS APACHE SAVES 4 SEAFARERS AT WORK ABOARD SHIP AND ASHORE ON THE COASTWISE RUN WITH THE EL MORRO CREW SAN FRANCISCO HALL HOSTS HOLIDAY FEAST DELEGATES EXAMINE SEPTEMBER 11'S AFTERSHOCK MSC VICE COMMANDER PRAISES MTD UNIONS AS 'UNSUNG HEROES' AFL-CIO MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT BIENNIAL CONVENTION ITF'S COCKROFT UPDATES FOC CAMPAIGN NO TALL TALE: 'BUYING UNION' BENEFITS AMERICAN FAMILIES 2001: THE YEAR IN REVIEW 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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/2002 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. 64, No. 1 2002 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/3c1338dc39db1a4de3a1d26c66272d38.pdf 48a35f3eb694d8b1b1494a6f6e76fac5 PDF Text Text Paul Hall Center Announces 2002 Course Schedule The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education , located in Piney Point, Md. , ha5 e5tablished its upgrading schedule for the first half of 2002. The school offers dozens of U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses, including STCW training as well as academic support. Pictured above and at right are students in various classes which took place at the Paul Hall Center this fall and winter. Pages 11-14. Cornhusker State Activated For 'Enduring Freedom' U.S. Examines Port Security - - - - - - Pages 21 5 STCW Update Page3 U.S., Jordan Pass Trade Pact l'age 5 Beck Notice Page 6 �President's Report More on Attacks' Aftermath Throughout our industry, much of the talk these days is about port security. It's also a hot topic on Capitol Hill, where bills have been introduced in the House and Senate aimed at improving or adding precautions for America's coasts, ports, waterways and all the vessels that call on them. Recent reports concerning a stowaway aboard a foreign-flag ship destined for Canada who actually had an office set up inside a container-and Michael Sacco who apparently possessed phony credentials for working on airplanesreinforced the situation's urgency. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta repeatedly has stated that America quickly must implement comprehensive safety procedures for all of its transportation systems, including maritime. The U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) and MarAd are diligently working to ensure that our ports remain safe. The SIU is working with those agencies to assist in any way possible-including providing anti-terrorism training to Seafarers- and we'll continue doing so. We're focused on additional goals, too. As reported last month, SIU-contracted American Classic Voyages is reorganizing its cruise-ship business through a procedure known as Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This move was brought on entirely by the aftershock of September 11 , which has devastated the travel and entertainment industries. Much work remains, but I'm optimistic about the long-range prospects of helping the company get back on its feet and, in tum, recovering most, if not all, of the shipboard jobs that were lost because of the tragedies. The SIU is pursuing this objective with dogged thoroughness. It'll take time, but I believe we'll get there. In another result from the attacks on America, the SIU-crewed Cornhusker State has been activated from the Ready Reserve Force to support Operation Enduring Freedom. It's no surprise that sealift is part of this new campaign against terrorism, and I'm 100 percent confident that the SIU and the rest of the U.S. Merchant Marine will deliver the goods for our armed forces , wherever and whenever needed. That is our heritage. We were helping the victims in New York on September 11. We will proudly carry on the tradition. Hollday Reflections We've all heard-and felt-the sentiment that America is "forever changed" by September 11. Along those lines, for many of us in the U.S. , this holiday season will be especially touching. My heart goes out to the victims' families. I pray that they somehow find comfort and peace during these particularly emotional weeks. I also send my warmest wishes for safe, happy holidays to all active and retired SIU members and their families. The tragedies in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania remind us to appreciate each day and be thankful for what we have. I'm thankful for the SIU family and for their overwhelming support. Happy holidays. Bill Aims to Enhance U.S. Merchant Marine U.S. Rep. James Oberstar (DMinn.), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has introduced legislation intended to strengthen the U.S. Merchant Marine. Cosponsored by Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), chairman of the committee, the Merchant Marine Cost Parity Act of 2001 (H.R. 3262) aims to reduce the ()Verall cMt ()f operating U.S.-flag vessels. The bill calls for bringing U.S. mariner tax regulations in line with those governing other U.S. citizens working overseas. It also is designed to decrease the tax liability for operating U.S.-flag vessels; address the vessel-design costs associated with complying with U.S. Coast Guard standards; and ta~kk the higher insurance costs for U.S.·flag vessels engaged in the foreign trade. "With the help of the administration, maritime industry and labor, we can ensure that Old Glory is raised on the stems of hundreds more U.S.-flag vessels 1" stated Oberstar. In introducing the bill, Oberstar touched on a major reason for th~ decline of the U.S. fleet since World War IL "Shipowners can change their vessel 's registration Reo. Don YounQ every day to avail themselves of lower costs offered by different flags. If you choose to register your ship in Panama, you don't have to pay any income taxes on your shipping income. You can hire low-cost crews from countries like the Philippines and Malaysia. And, if you register in these countries, you don't have to worry about the cost of being sued when a seaman is injured or killed. "All of the European countries have seen similar declines in their flag fleets," he continued, "because shipowners choose to transfer their country of registry to lower-cost countries. "However, in the past several years, countries such as Norway, Germany and Great Brit.ain have changed their laws to make their fleets more competitive in the international market. In the past 18 months, the size of the British fleet has increased by 40 percent due to the changes in their tax and maritime policies. llit's time for the United States, once the greatest maritime power in the world, to make similar changes." If adopted, Obersrar·s bill will: • Extend to merchant mariners in the international shipping trades the same exclusion from taxation Rep. James Oberstar Volume 63, Number 12 December 2001 The SIU nn line: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN l 086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Sprin&s. 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. Communicarions Director, Jordan !Jiscardo; Managing Editor/Productio~ Deborah A. Hines; Associate Editor, Jim GUlhrie; Art, Bill Brower, Administrative Support, Jmnnt: Tator. Copyright© 2001 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG on the first $80,000 in income currently granted to other U.S. citizens working overseas. • Help decrease the tax liability for operating a vessel under the U.S. flag by substituting a tonnage tax for income taxes presently paid by shipowners. • Exempt vessels from unique Coast Guard vessel design standards as long as the vessel meets safety standards imposed by the International Maritime Organization. • Address higher insurance costs by allowing vessel owners and employee representatives to agree upon an insurance policy that adequately will compensate mariners for injuries aboard ship. To make sure shipowners don't force the policy limits too low, the Secretary of Transportation will establish a minimum amount of coverage that must be provided. "The bottom line," Oberstar said, "is that capital investments go to where you can make money.. . . I cannot accept the United States government continuing to allow the decline of our fleet until there are no privately owned U.S.-flag vessels engaged in our foreign trade." Additionally, the congressman declared that a strong U.S. Merchant Marine is vital to national security. If the fleet isn't maintained, "not only will we not have sufficient ships to move our war materials, but we won't have enough trained [mariners] to operated the laid-up fleet of government-owned ships that the Department of Defense is depending on to transport our tanks and heavy equipment when they are mobilized." USCG's Loy Offers Systematic Approach To Challenges of Maritime Security The terrorist attack of Sept. 11 "changed our perception of security at home and around the world," acknowledged Admiral James M. Loy, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, who was the featured speaker at an October Propeller Club luncheon in Washington, D.C. Loy stated that the tragic events of Sept. 11 have forced our nation to reassess its definitions of national security and find ways to prevent another attack. The challenge of providing maritime security against terrorism- as well as against the additional threats resulting from the illicit movement of people (migrants), money and weapons across borders-is cnom1ous for the United States, which is a maritime nation and depends heavily on the oceans and sea lanes for its prosperity. Ninety-five percent of U.S. trade is maritime based. "Whatever action we take in response must protect our ports and waterways and the ships that use them, which are just as important to our commerce with the world as airlines and trade centers, and clearly just as vulnerable," he said. Loy noted that President Bush responded to the threat to our national security by establishing a new cabinet-level position, the director of Homeland Security, whose mandate is to C()Otdinate the national effort to protect the U.S. against terrorism and other transnational threats. Loy said he has talked with the new director, Tom Ridge, about the security challenges facing the m.arin.e transportation system. "The biggest challenge," he affirmed. "is how to ensure that legitimate cargo is not unnecessarily delayed as we and other nations introduce enhanced security procedures." The key to protecting maritime security, Loy said, is to think first about awareness. Once we recognize the threats well in advance, then we can work on ways to prevent them and form a response. "The concept I offer to unite these goals," the Coast Guard commandant stated, "is an idea that we call 'Maritime Domain Awareness. ' Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) would be the umbrella that covers all of the information requirements of everybody with any responsibility for homeland security in the maritime domain." The key to MDA would be "an integrated, accessible database of information; one-stop coordinated inspections; high technology sensors, readers, x-rnys and scanners; and solid risk-based decisionmaking forums charged with taking on and solving problems." But more than a system, he noted, MDA should be a st.ate of mind, the most important aspects of which are the eyes and ears of people in government, law enforcement and private industry. He cited a recent incident in which a river pilot on board a ship inbound to the port of New Orleans noticed a man videotaping the Crescent City Bridge. The pilot reported the suspicious activity to the captain of the port, who, in turn, arranged for a pier-side investigation. He also stated that the National Response Center is ready and waiting to receive telephone reports of similar suspicious activ- Admiral James M . Loy, U.S. Coast Guard commandant, addresses a Propeller Club meeting on the challenges of maritime security. ities that anyone might see from day to day. That toll-free number is 1-800-424-8802. Constant awareness " is the key to preventing the potential threats form being realized," Loy said. But he also noted that the Coast Guard does not have the resources to do it alone. Loy concluded that the lessons learned from Sept. 11 are for everyone. Even though the tragic events of that day happened to be focused on airline transportation, "There, but for the grace of God, go all of us in this room. The maritime sector is not immune to similar attacks." The Propeller Club of the United States is an organization whose goals are to promote, further and support an American merchant marine, including shipyards and other allied industries, and to aid worthy and economically justifiable Great Lakes, river, inland waterway and harbor improvements. December 2001 �Cornhusker State Activated to Support U.S. War Effort NY Waterway Ferries in High Demand; Transoceanic Crews Donate Funds Although the war against terrorism involves some atypical components, sealift, provided by civilian-crewed ships-a staple of U.S. battles throughout history - became part of the effort last month when the SIU-crewed Cornhusker State was activated and sailed for the Persian Gulf. The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel, operated by Interocean Ugland Management, crewed up in Sunny Point, N .C. Nov. 1 and sailed eight days later. The Cornhusker State, a crane ship, is 668 feet long and can travel at 17 knots. "I kn.ow that our members are extremely eager to put their skills to use in behalf of OperatiM Enduring Freedom," said SIU President Michael Sacco. "Seafarers aboard NY Waterway ferries and the USNS Comfort played key roles during the initial relief efforts on and after Sept. 11 , and we'll continue answering the call as this action unfolds." With some other local transportation in Manhattan still interrupted, the NY Waterway ferries remain extremely busy. Seafarers are operating 33 boats- 10 more than usual-and transporting approximately 60,000 passengers daily between points in New Jersey and New York City. In cooperation with government officials, NY Waterway is Mnducting special trips to the city Among the Seafarers crewing the Comhusker State last month were (from left) Jose Cuevas, Kole Koger and Brandon Harold. three times weekly for families and friends of the victims of the World Trade Center attacks. "Firemen. policemen and civilian families are being taken to the site for some sort of closure," said Michael McPhillips, NY Waterway operations manager and a former SIU member. "We have grief counselors aboard the ferries, and we also have had lots of reporters aboard. We've been very, very busy with everything." The company has hired about 10 additional captains and 30 new deckhands to help with the increased work. "It's been very stressful," McPhillips observed. "Most of us haven't had time to wind down Sen. Stevens: Energy Is National Security Issue en. ed Stevens (RAlaska) recently called upon his colleagues to recognize America's energy resources as a nationul security issue. In remarks on the Senate floor Oct. 31, Stevens aJso advocated opening Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for safe exploration and development. He r;ited a study that indi· cated "that oil transported from the Coastal Plain down the pipeline to the Valdez terminal would require the construction of an additional 19 rankers to transport that oil to the coastline of the United States, particularly the West Coast." Developing ANWR is part of President Bush's proposed energy policy. "There is no question today, because of the security crisis we face and our dependence upon foreign oil, the oil from Alaska's north slope is a national scc;urity issue," Stevens stated. "I agree with my colleagues and countless others who have called energy a national security issue. If any issue should be debated along with an economic stimulus package, health preparedness, and airline security, it must be energy." He added that exploring Caribbean is reflaggirtg 14 passenger ships away from Liberia, and others companies may follow. The ITF, to which the SIU i~ nffilintcd, pointed out that Liberia differs from other runaway-flag or flagof-convenience (FOC) registers because "the revenue obtained from its flag of convenience goes directly to a regime which is regarded as a ' pariah state" by the inti:m ation.al c;omm\lnity, and which is currently subject to United Nations sanctions. Liberia became one of the few countries to come under international sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council on 21 May 200 l because of the Taylor government's active destabilization of its neighbor Sima Leone. The war itl Sierra. Leone hM been marked by particular brutality including the hacking off of limbs of men. women and children." The ITF is urging UN member states tc deny December 2001 Cable Ship Co. recently donated more than $18,000 to the Red Cross and the New York Firefighter and Police Widows & Children's Fund. With parent companies Tyco International and TYCOM Ltd. matching the mariners' donations, a total of $54,789 was given to the charities. "The generosity of the SIU and AMO crew members aboard our vessels is to be applauded," wrote Transoceanic Managing Director Paul Hagstrom in a letter to Sill President Sacco. "Your members opened up their hearts and wallets to make a contribution to the rebuilding of lives lost or broken in the horrendous tragedy.'~ No Change in Requirement For STCW Basic Safety Lone Extension Applies to 1995 Certificates For Mariners in Near-Coastal Domestic Trade U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) says opening ANWR will enhance national security and boost the economy. - - - -- ANWR "and going forward with production of oil in the United States will help stimulate this economy." ITF Advocates Lowering Liberia's Flag The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is calling for steps against Liberia's runawayflag register, cited by the United Nations for channeling money around UN sanctions to buy and transport weapons. The UN investigation found that the Liberia International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) - based in Virginia-last year made four payments to private bank accounts, with the; cash ultimatdy used by Liberia's government to bust sanctions. The report is availabk on the web at www.un.org/Docs/sc/committees/Liberia2/ 10 l Se.pdf. According to news reports, Miami-based Royal and really feel the effects of what we've been through. We've had counselors available on several occasions for the captains and deckhands.... The guys are very, very proud of what we did on the 1ri·. The state and federal government and everybody else, it seemed, relied on them. It's a good feeling, even though what we've been dealing with is excruciating." NY Waterway ferries transported 158.000 people away from the disaster scene the day of the attacks. Meanwhile, members of the SIU and the American Maritime Officers who crew vessels operated for Tyco by Transoceanic Liberian-flagged vessels access to their ports. The federation also is calling upon shipowners to break all links with the Liberian flag~ and for the UN travel ban in place under existing sanctions to be extended to any Liberian national connected with its maritime affairs. "Any mechanism that allows a veil to be drawn over the movement of large sums of money in the way that the FOC system does has to be seriously questioned," noted the federation, which is based in London. "When combined with a ruthless ruler and inkresb npparcntly bent on regional destabilization, it is lethal." Added ITF Assistant General Secretary Stuart Howard, "Monies paid to the (Liberian) registry by shipowners largely from Europe, the U.S . and Japan go directly to a regime which has been cited by the UN as facilitating the flow of arms to guerillas in Sierra Leone. Whether shipowners like it or not, their ships are sailing under the flag of a rogue state uccused of sponsoring terror. I'm sure that most would sleep more easily in the knowledge that there is no risk their cash is funding a dirty war." It is estimated that 40,000 mariners from more than 40 countries work aboard Liberian-registered ships. Almost none of the crew members are Libcrilln. The UN charges that Liberia's government continues to give financial support to the rebels of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), responsible for grMs human rights abuses in Sierra Leone. The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center recently announced a deadline extension solely pertaining to STCW-95 certificates required of U.S. mariners serving on vessels in near-coastal domestic trades (on ships of 200 or more gross register tons). According to a statement issued by the agency, ··Beginning Feb. 1, 2002, the Coast Guard will defer enforcement of the requirement for these mariners to hold an STCW-95 certificate until Feb. 1, 2003 to more effectively manage the demand for immediate issuance of STCW credentials. Even though many STCW- 78 certificates are endorsed to expire on Feb. 1, 2002, the Coast Guard will defer action on those certificates held by mariners employed in near-coastal domestic trades." It is vital for mariners to note that the Feb. 1, 2002 deadline for STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) fully remains in effect, includ- ing for mariners aboard vessels in the near-coastal domestic trades. The BST training requirements are not deferred. Another point covered in the Coast Guard bulletin: Beginning Feb. I, 2002, all U.S. mariners applying for an upgrade of an existing credential, or issuance of a new credential, subject to STCW-95 must meet the full requirements of the amended STCW convention before a certificate will be issued. STCW stands for International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for mariners. It is a treaty under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The original STCW Convention was ratified in 1978. It set minimum standards for certification, training and skills needed by deep-sea mariners worldwide. The U.S. didn't sign onto the 1978 convention until 1991, although our nation easily met the requirements. However, by then the pact was under revision. The STCW amendments were finalized in 1995, with more than 100 signatory nations (again including the U.S.). The five-year transition period for the amended convention began on Feb. 1, 1997. Some of the new requirements were instituted at that time, while others have been phased in. As of Feb. 1, 2002, the 1978 convention is superseded by the amended pact. For more information, visit the Coast Guard's STCW web site at http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hir· ing halls will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2002 for the observance of New Year's Day, and Monday, January 21, ~ 2002 for the observance of Martin Luther K;ng Jr. ~s birth~ day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. Seafarers LOB 3 �Tampa Bay Pilots Unanimously Okay 3-Year Contract SIU members employed by Tampa Bay Pilots unanimously approved a new three-year contract that calls for significant gains. Highlights of the recently ratified agreement include a total increase in wages and overtime of 20 percent; increasing health benefits to the same levels as those in the standard contracts; and improved pension benefits in the form of increased pension credits. Representing the SIU in negotiations were Jacksonville, Fla. Port Agent Tony McQuay; Representative Bryan Powell; and Seafarers Stephen Jean and Randy Huth. Jean described the contract as "by far the best" the boatmen have had. He said he was satisfied with the negotiations, which lasted from April through July. Jean also complimented the union and the pilots association for their successful efforts to build a stronger working relationship. Eight SIU boatmen work for Tampa Bay Pilots. Their station is located on Egmont Key, Fla., near St. Petersburg. SIU Boatmen Ronald Calbert (left) and Jeff Hilliard and their fellow Seafarers help ensure port safety through their familiarity with the nearly 200 docking facilities in the Tampa Bay area. Notice H~EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF U.S. MERCHANT SEAMEN .'; . ·1source: u.s. Maritime Administration (MarAd~J Purpose: to encourage merchant mariner service on board sealift ships in SIU Port Agent Tony McQuay presents bound copies support of maritime mobilization needs of the United States while eliminating or minimizing th~ disac;fv~nta~s ti;:i c;ivili~n ~reer~ ancl employment- which · ~n result from such service; tu.minimize the disruption the 'lfves of merchant seamen pertorming serviee:forthe United States aswetfas to their ;emplayers, their tetlm;.t.emolq,y~~'.;~J.::l~ :tQ~if.99~fOYDi~l~li!.· by_pmvidil!Q for the prompt reemptoyment of such ~onsupon their eompletionof such service~ and to prohibit discrimination against persons-because of their service 1n the w . u.s.-merchant rnartne, "'·' .pyrpo!I gf B11mploywut ht19flt: ,. ,, .. .. : . g:§::'.r'n!M:Qh~nt~~~m~~· ..yt:to. volµrtt,aruy leave their 'eXil?fi"S . . Joym~nftor :. :em~lb.Y'ff'.t'"eaf\\lfi~~:s:venel·:Supportiog the 5ealift needs of the United States dur: '{ffjijjf~t·.:~r --· · ::~9n~i§{:'.~n~~IQ.t1~t. timergeMy or maritime mobilitaticri need . ~(~ ~ntltltti;n .·. :eive Jeerttp{Oyment rights similar to military reservists. This benefit does not appjy to commeiciauy employed mariners or civil service mariners.~ho are employed and servil\g on U.S.-flag vessels, but is intendad to protect those qualified mariners Who are no longer sailing but who volun. t~er..... ....r~ply:,J~~ve . ~r.mane.of employment ·in shoresi.de ·positions to <s:·w:·· ·;:vesse11nrva:nm1ona ···· i1sts:::;:::f~ ::2+:;: .... 1 . , ... ~"' £ ' ~':""';""ri~·";::· , ; "''.'"::·:""'''""""::' f" •"• ;:;,.. . ,,:;.,. '· ;.,......:,.,. The Maritime Administration under authority delegated by the Secretary of .. T~v.S.Pof!~l!9!l c~£11fi~ that the merphant seaman was employed In the acti:. Ya.tiP!'.191",0.RE!!Jltlon .pf ,a v.~s.~: · --H1]'u1l}~Jn:tf}e ,,auorial:'D~feQSr~;..R~!1~f:Va Fle~t (NDRF), including the Ready >R~~~r'l~for.~ff '.{RRFJ..\V.~ii ifi.:H~~:: p[;J~~jrig'. ~~l,i~~e,d for usa at the request of the secretary of DefeMi!; or- . :::<,:':'~;:. :.,:<:. ., ..;:.... · • , 2) That 'l !frequ1s1t1oneo ny 1tle ~eq~ef~r)"ri,(transportation ciunng any nauon~ at emergenw declared by proclama'tiori Of the President: or ~)That is owned, charterect ·or contioned by the U.S. for a war, armed conflict, n,ation~l emergency or marittme mobiHzation need (including testing for readi- ness pertormanoe}i and 4) During the period of that employment, the merchant seaman possesses a . vi!!lid lic@ni:;@, c@rtifiQ!t~ of r@gistry Qr m!!!n;h~nt m~rhwr'5 docum'111t i~~ued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Maritimv Admlnistrat(on Certificatlon: If :f.l).S. $$filMM tn~~t$ th~ above ·Cf1teria, the individl.lal may submit an appliaation ror aernncauon of foemp1oyment 11gnts witn1n 45 days after completion .o f $ervk:e. The individual must submit relevant documentation to: Maritime Administration Office of Maritime Labor. Training, and Safety MAR Ze>O, Room 730Z 400 7"' Street, SW Washington, DC 20590 Documentation must incJUdti!! certificate{~) of dil~c;hargt:!! or letter certifying $er• ·vice from the Master' of me saaJifi vessels or aurnoriZeCI representatives of ·,fjqV~rhfr\en~·c;oritr~c;t~~ wip M~P~\lr~. ~opies Qf r~levant U.S. Co~it Guard · · 1.ioonse arid/or Mer'ohant Mariner·s Document (MMD) and a letter of request Jor ~ertifi~ation. MARAD will iuue or deny certification not }a1er than 20 days .after re~ipt of rt'!qUMt frcm th~ M~chMt si:taman. Nqtlflrndlong: to Emeloy2r-Plior.to votunteer !;ervice, th~ indlVidual must giVf~ advancQ written or v~rbal :~mpl6yer. Afttt Mtvi6e, the matinet must ~ubmit an application to their prevt. · bus emolgyer for rnemoloyment not !mer than 14 days after completion of ser~ , vice that Is fess then 181 days, or not later than 90 days after completion of service greater than 181 days. · · 'MARAO ~Mlf ~r6Vid6 tlldmihiMl'iitive assistance to m~tthant seamen volun· fQ9n;i li"OQ ~r~ c9rtifr9d 1or reemployment per the above Instructions and have been refused reemployment. The seaman must provide a complaint in writing to the MARAO address above describing the allegations of failure, refusal or imminent failure or refusal of an employer to grant reemployment rights. MARAD wi11 cQrnmunicat~ with t~ individµcql ~md the employer to attempt to . resolve the complaint without JitlQation. tf attempts to resolve the complaint w-~ vn~uc~~~ful, MARAD may ~eek ~dvice of the Department of Labor. If the ·. complainant reQuests. MAMO will r'Gfer to the Attorney General a complaint · relating to a private or State employer, or to the Merit Systems Protection . ep~rq, fi;x Htigi!ttion, ~ compl~fnt r@fating to a· Federal ~,;ecutive agency .en:ployer. 11 . triers nra auestiM~ yau may Mntaet Chris Krusa at tM Matitlm~ · Ml'flinistration (MARAD) on 202-366-2848 or email: ctir1s.1<.rus~@MarM.l.1"t.g~v. 4 Soafan:rs LOG of the newly ratified contract to Kathy Dalpiaz, labor the station en Egmcnt Key, Fla. relations manager for Tampa Bay Pilots. Charleston 5 Resolution 'A Triumph For Workers' Rights, Free Speech' In a finale described by the national labor federation as "a triumph for workers' rights and free speech," the case of the Charleston 5 ended last month with minor fines, no-contest pleas to minor misdemeanor charges-and no admissions of guilt. Five members of International Longshoremen 's Association (ILA) locals based in South Carolina had faced false charges of felony rioting and conspiracy to riot. The accusations stemmed from a Jan. 20, 2000 protest by union members against non-union workers unloading a Danish freighter in the port of Charleston, S.C. As reported by the AFL-CIO, "On their way to the port, about 150 dockworkers from ILA local~ 1422 and 1771 were confronted by a contingent of more than 600 police officers. A fracas broke out and eight union members were arrested and charged by local officials with minor offenses. But South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Con- . notic;9 of abov~ appliclilblo empluymwn1 as Iii merchant ~aaman to the person's entorcement: Pilot boats including the De Soto are docked at November 2, 2001 don intervened and, securing indictments of felony rioting and conspiracy to riot from a secret grand jury, took p~rsonal control of the prosecution of five of the dockworkers. These latter charges carry heavy prison terms." Trade unionists from across the nation rallied in support of the longshoremen, including SIU members and officials who participated earlier this year in a major demonstration at the state capital, Columbia. An international "day of action" had been planned for Nov. 14. but was called off when the final settlement concluded a day earlier. (The case had been scheduled to go to trial in mid-November.) ILA Local 1422 President SIU members were among the 4 .000 supporters at a rally this past June in Columbia, S.C. calling for justice in the Charleston 5 case. Ken Riley described the settlement a remarkable success and recognized the constant backing from the labor movement, sup- port committees, faith communities and civil rights organizations. He said the Charleston 5 campaign illustrates how trade unions can pull together to make their voices heard by government and business. "This struggle showed that as corporations go global, so must the work force," Riley told a South Carolina newspaper. "We found something that works, and we're going to build on that." The ILA members involved in the case are Elijah Ford, Ricky Simmons, Peter Washington and Kenneth Jefferson ofLocal 1422 and Jason Edgerton of Local 1771. They endured house arrest for 18 months. Last month, as part of a plea bargain, they pled "no contest" to what are considered low-level misdemeanor charges of participating in a "riot, rout, or affray when no weapon as actually used and no wound inflicted" and paid fines of $100 each. Their records will be cleared in three years. The AFL-CIO said the case's conclusion "is a vindication of five courageous dockworkers who, with their families, endured a year-and-a-half of court imposed curfews where they were prohibited from leaving their homes between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except to go to work or to union meetings. It is a testament to the unified struggle of a broad coalition of unions, support committees, faith communities, and civil rights organizations from across the country that supported the Charleston 5. And it is a victory over the abuse of state power. Attorney General Condon, charged with prosecutorial misconduct, removed himself from the case, and the unjust charges he brought against the dockworkers were thrown out by the court." Condon removed himself from the case Oct 10 after attorneys for the workers demanded his disqualification for gross misconduct. December 2001 �U.S. Examines Port Security Coast Guard Steps Up Efforts; Bills Introduced Although much of the national media attention recently has focused on aviation safety, heightened security and · awareness will be required from every mode of transportation, according to Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta. "While aviation is critical, it is not the only key transportation asset of the U.S.," he said. ''None of us can afford to ignore the critical role of our maritime transportation system and gateway ports in the battle against terrorism. ... or their potential vulnerabilities." The transportation ser;retary echoed that theme Oct. 30 and Oct. l 81 respectively, during keynote addresses to the National Transponation Security Summit in Washington, D.C. and the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Council in Baltimore. SIU President Michael Sacco was present at both events. Within hours of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Mineta authorized the Coast Guard to control the anchorage and movement of the estimated 10,000 vessels which make more than 68,000 calls at all our major ports each year. Since the attacks, the Coast Guard has provided an offshore protective force, interdicting suspicious vessels before they reach U.S. shores. According to Coast Guard Commandant James M. Loy, "Over 55 cutters, 42 aircraft and hundreds of small boats have been underway aggressively patrolling domestic ports and coastlines." The admiral added that 2,600 Coast Guard reservists have been recalled to augment regular forces working to secure ports, protect infrastructure, conduct security inspections and patrols, and continue performing other peacetime missions to the extent possible. In addition, the Coast Guard has established new reporting Finally, Workers' Rights Central to Trade Pact Labor Federation: It's a Start President B\lsh on Sept. 28 signed the U.S.·Jordan Free Trade Act, described by the International Labor Organization (ILO) as "the first trade agreement with worker protections to be signed by the United States." The pact also is the first U.S. trade agreement with an Arab nation. Negotiated by the previous administration, the agreement "achieves significant and extensive liberalization across a wide spectrum of trade issues." ac· cording to a White House statement. "It will eliminate all tariff and non-tariff b:J.rrier~ to bilateral trade in virtually all industrial goods and agrir;ultural products within 10 years." The AFL-CIO called the pact "a basic and important step forward in making globalization work for working families. But it is only a small step toward our ultimate goal of making workers' rights and i:nvironmental protections an integral part of univer~aJ. ly applied international tradi: rules." Under the treaty, both the U.S. and Jordan reaffmn their obligations-as spelled out in the ILO's Dei;laration on Fundamental Principles and Righb at Workto respect workers' freedom of association and collective bargaining, and to prohibit child labor, forced labor and discrimination in <;mploymcnt. In testimony earlier this year before the Senate Finance Committee, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, noting some resistance on Capitol Hill to the workers' rights provisions in the agree· ment, stated, "I find it hard to believe that anyone can stnnd up with a straight face and argue that the United State~ is unable or unwilling to live up to these com. mitments. The United States and Jordan both agreed to entorce their own labor and environmen- December 2001 requirements for ships entering and leaving the United States. Under the new regulations, most ships entering U.S. ports have to provide a 96-hour advance notice of arrival (NOA) to the U.S. Coast Guard along with crew, passenger and cargo information. Some existing exemptions from NOA reporting have been suspended, and changes have been made in notice of departure (NOD) requirements for vessels carrying certain potentially dangerous cargoes. Additionally, as of Oct. 15, MOA and NOD reports must be made to the Coast Guard's new National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC). Previously, ships sent their information to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) where they planned to arrive. The new reporting procedure is expected to streamline the notification process, and the longer advance notice will allow the Coast Guard and other U.S. law enforcement agencies more time to review the information and plan for ship arrivals. Besides the foregoing rules, the Coast Guard has established a pair of toll·free hotlines. The first (1-800-424-8802) is maintained by the National Response Center (NRC) and can be used to report U.S. Coast Guard photo Legislation has been introduced on Capitol Hill to beef up U.S. port security-a heightened concern since the Sept 11 attacks on New York and Washington. suspected and actual terrorist incidents. Upon being notified of a potential terrorist incident, the NRC will connect the caller to the FBI's strategic intelligence and operations center, which coordinates with other agencies to assess threat credibility. The second number Cl ·800682-1796) is available to provide both commercial and recreational vessels with the latest information on local waterways and ports openings, closures and restrictions. This line, dubbed the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety Line, has inform.a tion from more than 30 Coast Guard COTPs and is broken into five regions. Puerto Rico has its own information line (787-706-2415), with data on 22 ports. In addition to the these administrative actions initiated by the DOT and carried out by the Coast Guard, port security legislation is making its way through Congress. On Oct. 30, Sen. Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.), Sen. John Kerry (D·Mass.) and Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) introduced the Port Threat and Security Act (S. 1587), designed to augment mar· itime safety in the U.S. The bill is meant to complement the Port and Maritime Security Act (S. 1214), introduced this past sum· mer. A companion piece to the latter measure (H.R. 3013) has Continued on page 6 Gen. Handy Succeeds Gen. Robertson As Commander of U.S. TRANSCONI AFL·CIO President John Sweeney called thA trade pect "an important first step." tal laws and to live up to their international obligations to respect core workers~ rights .... These modest commitments will be enforced through a simple and 5traightforward dispute resolution mechanism." He added that the agreement "represents an important first step in recognizing that workers' right~ and environmental protection5 an; in integral element of global trade relations and therefore deserve to be addres5ed on a par with the traditional trade concerns. While these commitments were an important breakthrough, it should be understood that they are likely to be effective only in the case of trading partners whose laws already confonn to ILO standards, as do Jordan's. For countries whose labor laws are inadequate, much more elaborate mechanisms need to be put in place, to ensure that domestic laws are brought up to international standards on a clear timetable." Last year, U.S. exports to Jordan were $306 million, while imports from Jordan were $73 million. Jordan has a population of approximately j million and is bordered by Iraq, Israel. Saudi Arabia and Syria. Air Force Gen. John W Handy Service Award for outstanding Robertson served concurrently took the helm as commander-in- service throughout her husband's as the head of TRANSCOM and chief of the U.S. Transportation career. the Air Mobility Command since Gen. Handy's last assignment August 1998. He held a variety of Command (TRANSCOM) and Air Mobility was as the U.S. Air Force vice command and staff positions . commander, including; commander, 384th Command in a ceremony Nov. 5 chief of staff. 11t Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. This move marked a return to Bombardment Wing, McConnell Air Force Gen. Richard B. both organizations. Handy served Air Force Base, Kan.; director, Myers, chairman of the Joint as TRANSCOM's director of personnel plans, deputy chief of Chiefs of Staff, officiated the first operations and logistics from staff, personnel, headquarters part of the ceremony in whi~h 1993-1995 and commander of the U.S. Air Force; vice director, the Handy succeeded retiring Air Air Mobility Command's Tanker Joint Staff. Joint Chiefs of Staff; Force Gen. Charles T. "Tony" Airlift Control Center from 1991- vice commander, Air Mobility Robertson as the TRANSCOM 1993. Command, Scott Air Force Base, commander. Handy holds a bachelor 's Ill.; and commander, 151h Air Force, Speaking of Robertson's degree from Methodist College Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Robertson is a 1968 graduate career, Myers said, "He has suc- and a master's degree from the cessfully led this highly impor- University of Southern Cali· of the U.S. Air Force Academy tant command through daily fornia. He is a graduate of the Air and holds a master's degree in operations expanding the globe, War College and National War industrial management, Central as well as an apparent never-end· College, as well as the Program Michigan University. He also is a for Senior Executives at Harvard graduate of the National War ing series of crises. HMy message to the TRANS- University's John F. Kennedy College, and Harvard UniverCOM team today is well done, School of Government. He is a sity's John F. Kennedy School of and we are all very proud of command pilot with more than Government National and Interyou," said Myers. ..Whether . 4,800 hours flown. national Security Program . transporting aid for New York City and Washington; delivering people and equipment by rail, ~hip or plane; providing air refueling sorties for combat aircraft; and air dropping relief supplies to the Afghani refugees, you have been absolutely indispensable. Your technical skills and can-do attitude, your sacrifices and devotion to what makes our country great are the epitome of a professional military force in a democ· ratic nation." The event also served as a retirement ceremony for Gen. Robertson. He was awarded both the Defense Distinguished SerUSAF Photo by Tech. Sgt. Loren J. Bonser vice Medal and the Air Force Pictured at the change-of-command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base Distinguished Service Medal. are (from left) Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Robertson's wife, Brenda, re· Staff; Gen. Tony Robertson, retiring TRANSCOM and AMC commanceived the Distinguished Public der; and incoming commander, Gen. John W. Handy. Seafarers LOS 5 �Examining Security for All Modes of Transportation Continued from page 5 been introduced in the House. Taken altogether, the bills (among many other mandates) direct the secretary of transportation to establish a port security task force to help coordinate programs enhancing the safety of U.S. seaports against crime and terrorism. They also instruct the commandant of the Coast Guard to develop standards and procedures for conducting seaport vulnerability assessments. Additionally, the measures direct the respective heads of the Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration to jointly initiate a proceeding to prescribe regula- tions protecting the public from threats of crime or terrorism originating from vessels in maritime transportation that call on U.S. ports. Specifically commenting on S. 1587, Breaux said, "This legislation requires the identification of nations that have inherently insecure or unsafe vessel registration procedures that can pose threats to our national security .... Investigations by the DOT reveal that is it common for vessels to possess false, partial or fraudulent information concerning cargo manifests, crew identity or registration of the vessel. This legislation will allow us to get a handle on these practices by iden- tifying the most egregious violators of maritime law. I believe that the measures in this bill along with the port security program of S. 1214 will provide much better tools to guard against maritime threats to our nation and our citizens." He also called for a national sea marshal program. Kerry stated, "We need hard information like this if we are to force 'flag-of-convenience' nations from providing cover to criminals and terrorists. This is very important as Osama bin Laden has used flags of convenience to hide his ownership in various international shipping interests. In 1998 one of bin Laden's cargo freighters unloaded supplies in Kenya for the suicide bombers who later destroyed the embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. To that end, the bill requires the administration to report on actions they have taken, or would recommend, to close these loopholes and improve transparency and registration procedures, either through domestic or international action-including action at the International Maritime Organization." Mineta said the U.S. must act swiftly. "There are a number of issues we will need to address in building a new, post-September 11th maritime security environment," he said. "We must move quickly on the issue of maritime security. We recognize it will take all of America's resourcespublic and private sector aliketo win this war against terrorism in which we find ourselves today." Model Student Civmars Have Options for Health Benefit Plans Civil service mariners (Civmars), including members of the SIU's Government Services Division, have access to a wide range of health plans. There are approximately 200 plans nationwide and an average of 15 plans in any locality. Each year, the federal government holds an "open season" so that employees may review their plan choice and determine if there's a better option for them. This year's open season concludes on Dec. 10. Civmars can change plans once a year. They also may choose a new plan upon getting married, having a child or relocating. Maritrans Tanker Crews Ratify 5-Year Contract Seafarers who sail aboard Maritrans tankers overwhelmingly ratified a new contract in late October. The five-year agreement calls for hikes in both wages and overtime during the first two The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program has almost 9 million participants. The government pays 80-90 percent of the premium costs for all civil service employees. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has information online at www.opm.gov/insure/02/ to help individuals make informed decisions about their respective health plans. Another useful source of information is the Consumers' Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, available at www.guidetohealthplans.org. For printed copies, call (202) 347-7283. years. Members will receive a tlucc percent wage increase in the first year of the accord and an identical hike in year two. A wage reopener (language which permits the renegotiation of wages) is in place for the third year. Seafarers also will be in line for a substantial advance in benefits for the term of contract, according to SIU Assistant Vice President Contracts George Tricker. "Under the new pact, members ·will receive benefits up to the Plan 0-level," Tricker s_aid, "This is the same level that members get who work under standard tanker agreements. "We're extremely happy with the end result of the new agree· ment," he continued. "We consolidated the old contract, which contained provisions for the inland and deep sea divisions, and in effect came up with a pact that more closely resembles the standard tanker ship agreements." The new agreement-retroactive to June 1-runs through June 2006. The Paul Hall Memorial Library in Piney Point, Md. has a new addition to its ship-model collection, thanks to OMU Melvin Grayson. The 12-year Seafarer recently donated his built-from-scratch SS Windjammer, a three-mast schooner with full sail and full rigging. Grayson, who's upgrading to QMED, started building models 15 years ago. "It's relaxing and it's a challenge," he said. "Years ago I built (plastic) car models, but now it's just (wooden) boats." Grayson, who lives in Baltimore, said it took approximately four weeks altogether to construct the Windjammer, "but this was done over a long period, in between shipping." Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act The Seafarer~ International Union, AGL.IWO/NMU a$$ists employees by representing them in all asp@cts of their employment and WOl'I< 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 coll@dive bargaining activities ana employee representation ser• vices. In addition to the~e expenditure~, the union also spends resources on a variety of other efforts s1,.1ch as organizing, publications, political activities, international affairs and community :service:s. All of these services advance the intere$ts of the union and its membershhJ. This annual notioe is required by law and is sent to advise employees represented by the Seafairers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU about their rightlil and obligations concerning payment of union dues. This notie@ contains information which will allovv you to understand the advantages and benefits of being a union memb@r in good sbmding. It also will provide you with detailed information as to how to become an agency fee payor. An agenr;y f~8 payor is an @mployee who is not a member of the union but who meets his or her financial obligation by making agem;y fee paymenh. With this information, you will be able to make an informed decision about your status with the Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU. f, '!•nofita ~f union m1Jmbqrgh.i p - While n.on-m:mbers do receive maten~I ~enefits from a union p~esence in their w_or~place, _there are significant benefits to retaining full memb~rsh1p 1n the union. Among tM many Mnefits.ana opp.ortumtles available ~o a m~mber of the Se~farers l~temat1on~I Union, AGLIWD/N~U 1s the right to attend union meetings, the right to vote for candidates for union o~ce and th~ .right t? run for union office. Members also have the right to part1c1p~te m the d@velopment of contract propmi!tl:s and participate in oontract ratification and striklil votes . Mem~ers also may pl~y a role in the development and formulation of union policies. . . .. . 2. Cost of umon membership - In add1t1on to working dues, to bc;ilong to thQ union as a full book memoer tne cost Is $400.00 (four hundred dollars} per year or $100.00 (one hundred dollars) per quarter. Wor1<1ng d~es amount ~o 6 percent of the gross amount an employee recerve:J.for va~t1on benefits and are paid when the member files a v~cabon apphcat1on. 3. Agently ree payors - Employees who c;hoose not to bc:momg union membe~ may become agency fee payors. As a conclition of employment, in states which permit such arrange- 6 Seafarers LOS ments, individuals are obligated to make payments to the union in the form of an agency fee. The fee these employees pay is to ~upport the core representational services that the union proVic:les. 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 oourt litigation. Employees who pay agency fMs 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 fe@ which r@presents the costs of expenses related to those supporting costs germane to the collective bargaining process. Aft@r revi@w of all expenses during the 2000 calendar year, the fee cost associated with this representation amounts to 64.88 percent of the dues amount. This means that thQ agency f~e based uoon the dues would be $259.?2 (two hundred fiftynine dollars ~nd fifty-tw.o cents) for the apphcab~e year. An appropnate .reduction also will be calculated for working dues.This ~mc:i~nt applies tc;i the 2002 calendar year. Thu; means that ~ny 1nd1v1dual who wishes to elect to pay agency fees and submits a letter between December 1, 2001 and November 30, 2002 will .have this_ calculation applied_ to their 2002 dues payments which may still be owed to the union. As noted.below, h~wever, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction effective January 2003, your objection must be received by December 1, 2002. . . A report which delineates chargeable and non-chargeable expenses .is available to ,Y,ou free of charge. You may receive a copy of_th1s repo!i by wntmg to: Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers lnt~rnahonal Union, AGLIW.D/NMU . .5201 Auth Way, C~mp Spnn~s, Maryland 2074~ . ~hrs report ts ba_sed upon an audited financial report of the umon s expenses during 2000. 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 yE:!ar the amount of the dues reduction may change based upon an auditor's report from a previous year. The objection must be sent in writing to: Agency Fee Payor Objection Administration, Secretary-Treasurer's Office, Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 6. Filing a challenge - Upon receiving the notice of 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 member5 receive the best representation possible. On behalf of all the SIU officers and employees, 1would like to thank you for your continuing support. Sincerely, David Helndel, Secretary-Treasurer December 2001 �Left: Earlier this year, Seafarers seized the chance to complete STCW Basic Safety Training (SST) in Diego Garcia. The courses were run by instructors from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, based in Piney Point, Md. Among those completing the class were Carlos Dominguez, Simon Perez, Enrique Crespo, Mohamed Jamal, James Hill, Sean Farra, Marcos Arriola, John Hart, Jerome Matthews, Miles Tate, Kenneth Cuffee, Isaac Diaz, Bill Shelley, Christopher Nardone, Charles Ducharme, William Shaver, Antonio Centeno, K. Pugh, Rayann Williams, Joseph Perry (asst. instructor, standing, far right), Erik Bekkelund, Sonja Clements and Bill Braithwaite. Instructor Mike Daras is pictured at far left, standing. Seafood apparently is imminent for the menu aboard the USNS Victorious, where Chief Cook Dan Friberg (left) and Chief Steward Jessie Estigoy have their hands full. Seafarer M~ry Lou Lopez submitted thi~ photo of Lorraine Nuno, sacratary at the SIU's Wilmington. Calif_ hall, and Port Agent John cox celebrating Nuno's birthday. "She'~ our No. 1 5ecretary," Lopez wrote_ Above: Joseph Perry hand5 training equipment to QMED Jerome Matthews during BST in Diego Garcia. Below: SIU bcatmen aboard Allied Towing's tug S'3~ Robin picked up an unexpected guest during a recent run from We5t Palm 6each, Fla. to · von1<ers, N.Y. Pictured with the slippery visitor are (from left) Tate Emanuel. Buddy Davis and SIU Government Services Division Representatives (from left) Kate Hunt, Chester Wheeler and Maurice Cokes review various Military Sealift Command contract issues during a recent meeting at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. Jack Parkins. Above: At the SIU hall in Santurce, P.R., SA Elstcn Yu (right) receives his full B seniority book from Port Agent Victor Nunez. Standing at left is prospective Seafarer Victor Nuriez Jr. In Puerto Rico, Seafarers discuss the new standard contracts. Pictured from left to right are Electricians Harry Wessel, Rodney Passapera, Federico Rodriguez, Jose Flores, Carlos Parrilla and SIU Port Agent Victor Nunez. oecemoer 2001 Seafarers LOS 7 �Monthly Membership Meetings Keep Seafarers Informed One way to keep track of all the news which affects the lives and livelihoods of Seafarers is by attending the monthly membership meetings. Held in each SIU hall around the country, the monthly membership meeting is a forum to keep members abreast of any and all issues of importance to them. Below is the schedule of meetings for 2002. Each issue of the Seafarers LOG also lists the dates for the next two meetings scheduled in each port. Membership Meetings in 2002 Traditional Date January February March April May June July August Piney Point Monday after first Sunday 7 4 4 8 6 3 8 5 3* 7 4 2 New York Tuesday after first Sunday 8 5 5 9 7 4 9 6 3 8 5 3 Wednesday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 7 4 9 6 4 Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 San Juan Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 Algunai; · Friday after first Sunday 11 8 8 12 rn 7 12 9 6 11 8 6 Boston Friday after first Sunday 11 8 B 12 10 7 12 9 6 11 8 6 Savannah Friday after first Sunday 11 8 8 12 10 7 12 9 6 11 8 6 Houston Monday after second Sunday 14 11 11 15 13 10 15 12 9 14 12* 9 N1w Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 15 12 12 16 14 11 16 13 10 15 12 10 Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 15 12 17 14 11 16 13 11 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 15 12 17 14 11 16 13 11 Thursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12 Port Everglades Tnursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12 Port Philadelphia San Francisco September October November December St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 18 15 15 19 17 14 19 16 13 18 15 13 Honolulu Friday after second Sunday 18 15 15 19 17 14 19 16 13 18 15 13 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 22* 19* 18 22 20 17 22 20* 16 21 18 16 N1w Bedford Tuesday after third Sunday 22 19 19 23 21 18 23 20 17 22 19 17 Wednesday after third Sunday 23 20 20 24 22 19 24 21 18 23 20 18 Friday after third Sunday 25 22 22 26 24 21 26 23 20 25 22 20 Jersey City Tacoma *Piney Point change created by Labor Day holiday; Houston change created by Veterans' Day holiday; Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall's holidays. birthd~y The Seafare·r§ LOG joins Sea.faune1rsi, pe:nsi.oneJrs, friend§ and family m1emlbe1rs in wishing everyone the very b1est thi§ holiday §ea§on and throughout the comi'ng year, To Admission~ Merry Christmas and happy new year to the hard working ladies of Admissions. Candyman (James C. Gregory) York City. To Manpower To all the hard working ladies of Manpower, Merry Christmas and happy new year. Candyman (James C. Gregory) Happy holidays, Grand Pa Amir. (Kasim) from your first gr~nd· daughter, Kayla Marie. To my Brothers & Sisters from NewYQrk l know how great the spirit of New York/New Jersey is. Best wishes for a happier new year! Your fri~nd, Danny Brown To William G. TQmmy Lee Rackley, VIima and Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy new year. Remember all the Chri11Lmn;:,c;:, we shared. Love you all. Your loving family, Mom (Charlotte E. Canion), Beverly, Tommy, Mary Lee & Bruce, Rob, Diana, Cashmere, Brook Lynn To Dean Corgvy and ~taff Merry Ch.ri~tmas and happy new year to you all and your families. John M. Clarke To the Lopez family In Texas Wishing you the very bc;,t nt Christmas: and the new year. John Morris Clarke To Jonet Prioe and Leo Poraloa Wishing you both a merry Christinas illld 11 great new year. John Clarkl! B Seafal'lll'S LOG May all who are still with us have a joyous Christmas. A special blessing to our brothers and sisters: in New Stanley Klemecky To Seafarers around the world May God bless you during the holiday season and beyond. Herbert (Red) House To l=rnd .and Chades Jensen Merry Christmas and a happy new year t6 my husband and son. I love you both and miss you a lot. All my love, Sandra Jen.Jen To Hayes Johnson Happy holidays to you, babe. I love you! Reel (Doretha Johnson) To Maritrans Integrity capt. & crew Season's greetings & best wishes for the holiday season. God bless you! Little darling, Merry Christmas and a very happy retirement. Always, To Riley Wells, Glenn Stephens, Jean Matthey Alex McDonald, and any other buddies of mine at the Great Lakes & Seattle ports Merry Christmas and happy new year. Tom McNellis Merry Christmas and good sailing to you all. I think of you often and enjoy many interesting memories of sea days gone by. To Bonnie King To Denis Hunlcke My wishes of peace and joy for you this Christmas, and prosperity throughout the new year. Fernando Mesa To all Seafarvr$ Merry Christmas and happy new year to a.II Seafarers and to Janice in the Houston hall. Lester Moore To all Seafarers and their families Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Jimmy Moye and family Hayes & Doretha Johnson Tl) my nusbaM, Amir Kaslm To SIU officials and staff May you all have the very best holidays- and more. Thomas Tobias Merry Christmas and happy new year. Thanks for the good work. Thomas Tobias Ron Pedrys families Very warm season's greetings to all Seafarers and sincerest condolences to all those who have lost a loved one. Harlan R . Peters To Vincent Coss & family Years go by but I haven't forgotten my old friend and good union man. Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the Philippines. William, Vilma & Tommy Lqq Rackley William, Vilma & Tommy Lee Rackley To all my friends on the L.akes Greetings from Stan Klemecky. To the Seafarers LOG To the SIU members and their To Charlotte Canion & family I would like to wish my mom and family a Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the Philippines. Though you are away this holiday, you are close in my heart and mind, My best wishes to you and al I the crew and their families. And my prayers to the families who lost loved ones in New York Sept. 11. May peace be with all. Love from your wife and the rest of the family, Irma Kasim you all. Have a blessed and Merry Christmas. May God bless each one of you and your families. Jamqs H Nl!unl!r line at 9036 Saffron Rd., Honor, MI 49640. God bless. Harry L. Stockman To Nell Matthey To the Haggadones Merry Christmas and happy new year, Hank and Max. Jim Gregory To the Mississippi Queen crew & staff A special Christmas greeting to Unite and stand together and have the best of holidays. Please drop me a Merry Christmas from Tommy Tobias. To the staff at the Tacoma hall Best wishes from the "Ariang Express." Jack Utz To Seafarers LOG staff Keep up the great work. Best holiday greetings. Jack Utz To Captain Kucharske Best holiday greetings to you and yours. Jack Utz Det:ember 2001 �Retired NMU Port Agent De Roussell Dies (Editors note.- the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writer intent_ The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) s Belated Thanks For Anthrax Shot In April 1998, we were advised by the captain that we would be taking anthrax shots. There was a lot of rebelling among the SIU crew members on board the 1st Lt. Alex Bormyman. The members, as well as myself, had some concerns about this drug ~ince there was not a lot of information about anthrax_ I had never heard of it nor had any of my fellow SIU brothers and sisters_ The union sent out information about anthrax and its possible use as a terrorist attack to the crew_ The union urged us to take it, but there was a lot of resentment on the part of the crew for being asked by the union to take such an unknown drug. Now, in light of September 11, 100 I - and the use of anthrax in the Senate and Congress and the targeting of the media along with the general populaliun of America and the fear that it has caused the American people-I would like to thank the SIU and the union leadership for their foresight in having the SIU members take the anthrax shot. Eddie Aperto Atlantic Beach, Fla. October LOG Cover Worthy of Framing I must congratulate the staff of the Seafarers LOG for the impressive front page of the October issue. When my friend, who is a super patriot and a member nfthe DAR, saw it, she wanted it and is going to have it framed. Henri Starckx Vero Bcal:b, Fhl. .. , October Issue Made Me Proud Thank you for the October issue of the LOG_ The colored picture was bca.utifuL I've mid every word 1 twice. As a former 27-year resident of New York and a maintenance man for the hall ott 201h Street one of the photos of the Manhattan sky1ine from the roof of the hall was just as I remember seeing it myself. T was proud to read that the union and its many fine brothers and sisters did, indeed, help in the efforts to relieve the tension and confusion felt by the million~ who were affected by the events. I am very proud to have worked for the union, and I thank you for the wonderful coverage of the events of September 11 _ It did help ease the pain, coming from the union point of view. God bless you all. Arthur Norman Sjaastad Hunhvill~ 7 TtYH DBt:ember 2001 October LOG Cover Captures Real SIU I think that your artwork on the cover of the October issue of the LOG is superb. It most certainly depicts the seafaring men and women of the SIU. We, the American Merchant Marine, have stood ready, willing and able to serve our country since 1938. Thank you and God bless. Danny Brown .. Tnmh;m, Ga_ . Octoher LOG Covar An Award Winner I wouJd like to compliment the LOG staff for the excellen.t front page of the October 2001 issue_ It is so appropriate in this current CilSlS. I don't know if there is in the publishing industry any kind of an award for graphic and significant public service effort in time of public need, but there should be some kind of notice paid. As a labor-related publication, it takes on special significance_ We all remember the WWII posters that were a public service. The "Loose Lips Sink Ships" and "You Bet I'm Going Back to Sea!" posters ofWSA are memborable (at least to some of us!)_ So you guys can indeed be the "Poster Boy (Girl) of the Year_" A.J. Snider Birmingham, Ala. .. ,.. Trying to Understand Religious Equality As a retired Seafarer and a long-time world traveler, I have had ample opportunities to observe and study a wide variety of foreign cultures and most of the world's more prominent religions. Having been raised by tolerant parents who taught me the merits of racial, ethnic and religious equality, I must confess that at thi~ time of America's current struggle with far-reaching terrorism, I am having trouble; with the concept of so-called religious equality. Afghanistan's ruling Taliban radicals cannot successfully continue to masquerade as true believers of the Islamic faith while proceeding with their practice of organized murder and global terrorism. At one and the same time, the SIU can and will continue to steadfastly support and promote equality among the U.S.-flag seafaring community for the good and welfare of its loyal membership as wdl as for the union's worthy goal of a continuing American presence in the world of ocean commerce _ .. certainly a more valid "religion" than the Taliban's agenda of support for the Osama bin Ladens of this world_ James W. Krebser Stuart, Fla. II( )II Seafarers LOG Gets Around Many thanks and much appreciation for sending me the LOG, which I always look forward to reading. Let me tell you how far this wonderful paper goes_ From the USA, it comes to me in Western Australia, 10,000 miles away. After I read it, I send it 3,000 miles away to Hobart1 Tasmania, to Capt. D_ Smith_Afterwards, he sends it more than 11000 miles away to Sydney, Australia, to another old salt who served in World War II aboard U.S. Army transport ships. After that, God only knows where it goes. In my old age, I often think of old shipmates who I sailed with in World War II. I wish you all the best for Christmas and the new year_ Rusty De Roussett, retired port agent for the NMU in San Francisco, passed away Oct. 19 in that city following a long bout with heart disease. He was 79. De Roussett joined the NMU during World War II, first sailing as an OS in 1944. He later sailed as an AB and as bosun before coming ashore in 1950 to work in the NMU's San Francisco hall as dispatcher/patrolman and, eventually, port agent. He retired in June 2000. During his NMU career, he also successfully ran a Job Corps program that graduated numerous culinary workers, many of whom went on to careers aboard U.S. merchant shipsDe Roussett regularly participated in the San Francisco Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, as well as the Jeremiah O'Brien Victory Memorial and other industry associations_ He also was active in the San Francisco Labor Rusty De Roussett CounciL Former coworkers remembered him as straightforward, friendly and professional in assisting the membership_ They noted that De Roussett was wellliked and tireless when it came to helping members _ De Roussett is survived by his wife, Miki; his daughter, Wendy; his son, Michael; and two grandchildren. Heading Back from Europe John E. Helman Fremantle, Western Australia • )I> Memories In a Bottle As a tribute to James L Miller, a seaman for 48 years, and a former shipmate, I requested Cynthia Casper, a cook on the APL Thailand (who also sailed with Miller) to launch a bottle with a photo and note. While at sea on April 16, 2000, there was a little ceremony at coffee time aboard ship, and the bottle was launched. On Oct. 7, 2001, I got a call from Sterling, Alaska that the bottle had been found on a beach on Montague Island_ Mike Stasak had flown to Montague Island for a day of beachcombing with his wife, son, brother and sister-in-law. He called me when he returned home_ Recertified Bosun Jamie Miller provided these photos taken aboard the Seafarers-crewed MV Tanabata. The images were snapped this summer, with the ship headed back to the U.S. after stops in Southampton, England and Radicatel, France. Among those pictured in the top left photo are (back row, from left) Chief Steward Tommy Smith, Chief Mate William Rapone and Miller_ Pictured in photo at right are Miller and OS Dennis Avila. The bosun noted that crew members particularly enjoyed a July 4 cookout aboard the Tanabata: "As the saying goes, a good time was had by all." Burial at Sea Gordon Dri§coll Warren, Ore. (Editor's Note; In a letter from Stasak t<J retired SIU member Driscoll, Stasak notes that "it was just a pure chance of luck that we went there that parti.cular day to that particular beach. __ The next high tide could have washed the bottle funher back on the beach... <Jr the ocean could have claimed it back again." He also included u photograph of his ,'lL'lter-in-law, Brenda, finding the bottle.) The remains of Brother Roy Shortt were committed to the sea, in accordance with his wishes. On Oct. 8, 2001, the officers and crew of the Atlantic (USSM) gathered on the after mooring station for a prayer ceremony_Brother Edward Porter, chief steward, read Psalm 23 and Captain Lawrence T. Lyons concluded with a reading from St. John Chapter 3. Shortt, who sailed as an AB, died June 2, 2001. He was 64_ In above photo are (from left) Bosun Marvin Zimbro, Chief Mate Bruce Badger. Steward Porter and Capt Lyons. Below, Miks Stasak's sister-inlaw, Brenda, picks up the bottle on a beach on Montague Island more than a year later_ Gathered in prayer are (from left) QMED Jim Doyle, Chief Cook Rudy Shields. AB Mark Bissonnette, 1s1 A/E Robbie Roche, ABs Dave Campbell and Carl Sands, Electrician John Cronan, AB Maamor Mia and 3rd Mate Erik Cox. In the back is 200 A/E Joe . Mastromarino. The photos were taken by Chief Engineer Peter Va Vigne. seafarers LOG 9 �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR NMU PENSION l'LAN AND ANNUITY l'LAN 401KPLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the NMU Pension Plan and Annuity Plan 401K Plan, EIN 13-6592643, Plan No. 002, for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31 , 2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through insurance and through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $278,897. These expenses included $278,897 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 289 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 $2,345,497 as of December 31, 2000, compared to $2,083 ,592 as of January 1, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $261 ,905. 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 $540,802 including employee contributions of $591 ,411 , $10,421 in other contributions, and earnings from investments of $(61,030). Your Rights lo Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. an accountant's report; 2. financial information; 3. assets held for investment; 4. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers; and 5. information regarding any common or collective trusts, pooled separate accounts, master trusts or l 03 - 12 investment entities in which the plan participates. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of William Dennis, who is Fund Administrator, Board of Trustees of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plans, 360 West 31" Street, New York, NY 10001; (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $0.76 for the full annual report, or 4 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 repmi at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plans, 360 West 3l a Street, New York, NY 10001) and at the U.S . Department of Labor in Washington, D.C, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to rhe Department should be addressed to : Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SUMMARY AllllUAL REPORT? FOR NMU PENSION TRUST OF THE NMU PENSION AND WELFARE PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the NMU Pension Trust of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, EIN 13-6592643, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31. 2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $38,336,830. These expenses included $2,568,455 in admitristrative expenses and $35,768,375 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1l ,2 l 0 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 benefit~. Th.e value of plan ·assets, &fter subtracting liabilities of the plan. was $388,800,076 as of December 3 l , 2000, compared to $405,140,455 as of January l, 2000. Dl.lring the plan year, th~ plaIJ. experienced a decrease in its net assets of $ 16,340,379. Thjs decrease incloq~s unrealized appreciation and depreciation'in the vatue 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 _~yqwred during the year. The plan had a total income of $~1;996;45'1 including _employer contributions of : $'1;082-."250, realized gains of$1,470,944 from the sale of as~ets~ ' and e~is from investments of $18,967,820. Minimum Funding Standards An . actuary's ·statement~ -shows that enQugh ·-mouey was contributed to 'the plan-to keep it futided in .aceor-· dance. wi.thtl;l¢.)p.inimum :ffi11!1~g · ~~d~~ds of ~m:~?\fr.:;: Your Rights to AdditionaUnformation annu- You have the right~ reeeiv~ a copy of the full al report, or any pa,rt thereat ·on request. The items listed below are included inthafreport . ANNUAL REPORTS FORNMU Your Rights to Addttlunal Information You have the right to rey~iye ~ copy of the full annu;\l report, or any pm thereo~. P.Q.<n:;,quest. The items list· ".Wi:ough December 31. 2000. The annual report has been · ed below are included in th.a.tre~rt: :· filed · With the Pension and Welfare Benefits L an accountant's report; · 'Administration, U.S. Department .of Labor, as requited 2. financial information ap.q Ji:iformation on pay- _ '"" ''uhder the Employee'Retireme:nt Income S~cmity Ac::t of ments to service providers;:.. ,. ; · 19'74 (ERISA). · 3. assets held for investment; ·4. transactions in exc~ss .o-£5 .pe:rcent oftheRlati> Insurance Information assets- and . ~; - . . . .. - :z~~ :; .:' -" The plan has contracts with Connecticut General Life 5. insur~ce infonn~on;"fuch!_ding sates .Insurance Compm:iy, to pay Medical claims incurred missiqn~ paf:4."Y. ~~aµce .carriers. .~ --.;:.::··-~::'·"'.>'~,:: ·· 'under die.terms of llie plan. The.to:tal premiums p~id for To o'bta~µ a. CQPY . ~ffh,~d\dl aun~~l/~l?ort, ()~;~y p~ . '.tli~ · ptati.yoar tuding p~qem!Xll'Jl, ::iooo were $587,234. thereof, wnte.or calUhe <lfli:Ge of Wtlham De®l~ wbo ts ··:. · Be:~iiU:~· thtty ate· so called ~·expetietl.ce-.rated" con" Pund.Adr:rtfo15ttatot, Board of Trustees of Welfare Fund ::· ~~cts, . tll'~· premium costs are ~ffected byj among other of the NMU Pension and Welfare Plan, 360 West 31• things; the nwulier and size. Qf claims. Of the total insw~ Strf:et, NewYork.,NY ,10001~ (212) 337-4900. The charge 11nce premiumg paid f<)r the plan year ending December tQ covi;r wpying oosts will be $1.52 for the full atlJ,luaf .3 l, won, tht pttm:iµms paid under such "experience,, report, or 4 ctttts ~t page for any part thereof. rarcdtr eontracts were $516,247 and rhe total of all beneYou also have rhe right to receive .from the plan .;fif claims paid under these e.\pe.dence-rated contracts administrator. on request and at no charge. a statement of co¥:_-:-' · ~1-lf~g tb'e plan yearwM $39l,J04, -Basie FIURCial Statement . .The ;alue of plan assets, a:ftel;. subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $24,;l9I,989 as oftlecember 31. 2000, compared to $24,821,302 as of January 1. 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $429,313. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; thm .i~. the difference between the value of the plrul'li ll$S'et.s at the, eftd pf the year and the value of the assets at .the.~eginnin~ of the year or the cost of assets acquired dµring the year. During the plan year, tbe plan had a total inooruc of $9~371~96 inoluding employer contributions uf$7,355.A6Z, rcalizctllosisc5 of$153,817 fwm the ~l~ Qf '"~t:t~. ;md i;amingg from imrestmcnts of $2,169,31 l and other income of $340, Plan expenses were $9,800,()09. These expenses in- eJuded -$1,427~555 in administrative expenses and · $S,3J~,ro:i in~~tl~ _pJ1id to pwtici~w aodbeneficiarles. , ,, ro .-.::- ~scb and liabilitie.s of the plan nnd aceompnnying 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 atti! ~ccompanying n.otes: will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copy~ ing 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 lega!Jy protected right to cxrunine the annual report at the main office of the plan (B6atd of Tl:'listMg l'lf Welfare Fund of the NMU 'Pension and Welfare Plan,360 West 31 .. Street, New York, NY 10001) illld at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C.• or t.o obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labo.r upotl payment of copying costs. Requ~t. to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure RoomJ Room N5638 1 Pension and Welfare Benefits AdminiGttation, U.S. Department of Labor~ 200 Comnimtio.n Avenue,}f.W., W:whingco.n, DC 20210. the notes~ or a To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of William Dennis, who is Fund Administrator, Board of Trustees of NMU Pension .and Welfare 'Plan, New York, NY 10001; (212) 337~4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.08 for the full annual report, or 4 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the ass~ts and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan accompanying nores, or both. lf you request a copy -0f the full , ~nn-qat· i;eport from the plan administrator, these two ~tatemeµts ·and. accompanying notes will be included as part Of that report. The charge to cover copy~ ing costs given above .does not include a charge for the copymg of these portions of the report because these por~ tions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the atlnual report att}Je lnain <>ffice of the plan and at the U.$. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to 99tai1' a.copy .trQm . th.~ . !J.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying Requests to the Department should be addressed '. to: Public Disclosure Room, Room and . .. costs. N5638•. Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. U.S. Department of Labor, 200 ConstitutiQu Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC20210. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR NMU VACATION PLAN SUMMARY SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR WELFARE FURB OF THE NMU l'ENSION AND WELFARE PLAN · This is aBummary of me annual report of the Welfare Fund Qf the NMtJ Pension and Welfare Plan, BIN 136700827, Plan Nti. 501, for the period Janu~cy I, 2000 1. an accountanfs report; 2. financial information and information on payments to service providers; 3. assets held for investment; 4. transactions in excess of 5% of the plan assets; 5. insurance information, including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers; 6. information regarding any common or collective trusts, pooled separate accounts, master trusts or I 03-12 investment entities in which the plan participates; and 7. actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan, This is a summary of the annual report of th M acation Plan, 13-6700828, Plan No. 501 , for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31 , 2000. The annual repon has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S . Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $2,003,004 as of December 31, 2000, compared to $1,589,602 as of January 1, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $413,402. 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 rhe 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 $8,176,265 including employer contributions of $7,997,269 and earnings from investments of $178,996. Plan expenses were $7,762,863. These expenses included $700,638 in administrative expenses and $7,062,225 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. financial information and information on payments to service providers; 3. assets held for investment: and 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets . To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of William Dennis, who is Fund Administrator, Board of Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001; (212) 337-4900. The charge to cover copying costs will be $0.52 for the full annual report, or 4 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees of the NMU Vacation Plan, 360 West 31' Street, New York. NY 10001) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N. W., Washington, DC 20210. "'. St:idiln:r.s LO& Dooomber 2001 �This andy versi of the Paul Hall Cen r's catalog is rinted in the Seafaren /JJC as a convenience to SID membe~. Please keep it for reference. Paul Hall Center Coune Guide-2002 0 ffering the most U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses of any maritime school in the nation, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education enters its 35t11 year in high gear. Based in Piney Point, Md., the school is a hub of STCW training, featuring unsurpassed educational facilities and peaceful surroundings that facilitate learning. Among the school's most beneficial training tools are the bridge and engine simulators, the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School (located on a nearby satellite campus) and the culinary lab. The ~aul Hall Center offers everything from entry training to license preparation to academic support and more. Students at the southern Maryland school also may receive college credit recommendations for successfully completing certain sanctioned courses. As vocational training for U.S. mariners seemingly becomes more important eaeh year, the Paul Hall Center continues offering state-of-the-art schooling for Seafarers. An overview of the courses available at Piney Point (including the 38 Coast Guardapproved classes) is contained in this four-page section. Students should note that courses and class dates may change due to the manpower needs of SI Li-contracted companies. Therefore, Seafarers should check the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date class listings. Course descriptions and schedules also are available on the SIU's web site, located at 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 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. then the upgrader must meet all Coast Guard requirements prior to taking the class. Some courses have other specific requirements which are printed in bold. For more information about the Pa ul Hall Center or any of its courses. contact the Admissions Office, Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education , PO. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075 , or call (301 ) 994-0010. Able Seaman This four-week course leads to endorsement as an able seaman (AB). It consists of hands-on training and classroom work covering <leek seamanship, r ules of the road , marlinespike seamanship, helrnsmanship, cargo handling, safety, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, anchoring and mooring, and aids to navigation. Students must have a lifeboat endorsement in order io take the AB course. Students completing the AB course m ust attend the Governme nt Vessels course immediately afterward. (I'his course i,s limited to 25 students maximum.) ARPA - Automatic Radar Plotting Aids This course of instruction incorporates the use of ARPA simulation equipmPnt to oporate, ohRflrvfl and 111il izp, the radar plotting aids. tudems will gain an undersUllding of t.he liruitaLiora of I.he aids as well as their pedonmmce fac-toTl!i, ioern;or inputs and rnalfunctions and will gain a knowledge of tracking capabilities, proce55ing, operational warnings and iarget acquibition. Students must h ave comp1e te d th e Rada r Observer course in order to enroll in this class. Bridge Resource Management -Unlimited Unlicensed Apprentice Courses Tnd u rlc-_.., fl 20-hom flhiphntlrrl Mnitat1on dos<; anrl a 20-honr galley familiarization class. Aftn students complete 90 days' seatime in the M.pprcnl icc progrrtm, ih0Jo1('" who choo1'e to l'!ai1 in lht> sleward depart· 1.m: n l will rdurn lu the ::ichool for u four- er-k gulley oporat1ono dao.."i. Calley opera t ion~ featurcc; a pair of two-wel'k moduk'l. Galley Operations cornplecin~ Lhc unlicensed appremire progrom. Non-graduates musr hnvr 365 days' Mmnlmrn rnuHt haVf' 240 du .·• semime m enroll nfrer seatime llil an A to enroll. The courne consisrs of two. two-week modules (for u total of four weeks). Each module includes 35 hours, wirh additional time participating iu lhe school's galley operaLiuns. Bridge Resource ~fanage-mr-nt-Un l imited is a five-day, 37-hour .S. Coast Guard-approved Category 1 course. The course is de.signed for persons with significant shipping e>...1Jerience who hold or are seelcing a .S. Coast Guard license. This COUTS(' fulfills the training requirements of effective bridge teamwork as set forth in STC 95, A-TI/1 , A-TT/2 and B-VTTT/2 and 46 CFR 10.25 and 10.209. Topics include situational awarene..."iS and air chain analysis, international regulations for the prevention of collisions aL sea. voyage planning and record keeping, bridge procedures. navigational wawhstancling, pilot bridge interaction. vessel emergencies and effeccive wmmunicutions.Thero will be extensive time spent in Lhe full mission bridg imularor. Course entry rcquirement.s are current radar Certified Chief Cook Mum.bum mu.bl h1:1ve 180 duys' oeaume afLer completing galley operations to enroll. The course con ists 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. Advanced Galley Operations certification ~nd ARPA. Celestial Navigation The ix-week course covers the areas of celestial navigation required for Licen ing as a second or third mate wtlimited and for all limiled licenses. Students are instru ted in latitude observations by sun and Polari , nmning fu es by swi., stars and planets, compm; error by amplitude and azimuth, star identification, and care amended STCW convention. Topics include principles of the global marine distres.5 and safety system communirotions, distress alerting and operational procedures for VHF DSC, INMARST-C, MF/HF, NAVTEX, EPIRB, SART and VHF (SCT). The cou rse blends classroom instruction and practical exercises. Lifeboat/Water Survival Students in this two-week course can earn lifeboat cert.i· fication at the end of the dllli5. Featuring a mix of practical training and classroom instruction, th e course covers emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat lawiehing and recovery, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Additionally, students learn pructicul survivul methods and the use of emergency radio and distress signals. A minimu m of three hours per day is spent outdoors in lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/coxswain training and davit operation . (This course is limited to 25 students maximum.) Radar Observer/Unlimited The eight-day radar obaerver/unlirnited -laao leada lo u radar observer endorsement that is good on vessels of any tonnage. Approved by tne UL . Coast Gu ard, the course features hands-on training and classroom work, including radar theory, observation, operati.on and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, colli ion avoidance and navigational exercise. Stud ntE operate modern audio-visual and radar simulation gear, as well as the full shiphandJing simuJator, as they practice controlling and maneuvering a vessel, plotting col.1TSC5 and safely guiding a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Also included are practical exercises anrl ]p..c.turf'.s covering inland waterway and river navigati.on and piloting. Specialty Trained Ordinary Seaman This course i · d~igne<l for deck trainees who need a fast track to Ratings Forming Part of the avigational Watch. It is a Coast Guard-approved Category 1 course that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 12.05.3(c) and STCW Table A-II/4. Topics cov red in the course include: anchoring, mooring, knot-tying, gyro and mag- netic compai;s, wheel watch, error chain analysis and pilot interactions. helm control, rules of the road, IALA buoy ystem , hipboard communications, helm watch relief arn.l luukuut watdL Third Mate Mcn:iliun; UIUbL have 180 tlayb' ~ealime afLer completing cenified chief cook to enroll . The course con~isi.s o f four one-wct'k modulc.s (for a totru and use of the sextant. (')f tom wct"okfl). GMDSS Chief Steward or great license, or show 9 current U. . Coac;t Guard approval letter indic.ating they are d igihle to sit for a pgradcrs 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, rul of the road, shipbuilding, ship stabil- licorwc greater than 200 tons. The class is designed to meet the requirements set forth in Table A-TV/2 or the ity, cargo handling, federal regulations, watchkeeping, ship maneuvering, constru ction a n d siability. ApplirfilltB for this 70-hour course must hold a 200-ton Members must have 180 days' seatime after completing advanced galley operations to enroll. Thi1' is a 12-week clas.9. December 2001 Seafarers LOS 11 �Many engine department courses have prerequisites. For example, to be accepted for Advanced Refrigeration/Containers, students must have successfully completed Marine Electrical Maintenance I (MEM I) and Refrigeration System Maintenance and Operations. Fireman/Watertender and Oiler This year, SHLSS offers a six-week FOWf test preparation course leading to the endorsement as fireman/watertender and oiler. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engine room equipment, e~aine room procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watch.standing, 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 tudents for . Coast C\lard 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 Racing consists of a 12-week comse leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer and junior engineer. The coun;e of instruction prepares the student to test for the U.S. Coast Guard exams in each of these ratings and includes classroom and practic.al training. QMED Classification Step~ 4th Clad QMED - SHLSS/ PHC QMEDAny Rating certificate or USCG QMEDAny Rating 3rd Clau QMED - QMED-Any Rating sucoossfully completing one mm1dRlory an<l ono or 1nore elective courseio 2nd Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating successfully completing two mandatory and two or more elective courses Jlt Class QMED - QMED-Any Rating i;uccessfulJy completing all mandatory courses and three or more elective coursc.s. Mandalory courses are MEM L Power P/nni Maintenanw WJd Diesel Tt!dmofugy. No more than two engine department courses oan ~ l-aken per &tay gt th"" !i!C.hool. Any member wii.h an engineer's liccrt.."IC 11 will be classified as a 4' Clas QMED. Power Plant Maintenance 11-ic majority of thia aix.-week course feat\,lres lw.nde-on tro.inl.n15, oovering " vm-iety of topic.c;. Soml' cla.. 1·0 m work al o i , included. ~ubj els include pipefitting1 thermal insularion, vJJlvli' repa1r, pump repair/o erhaul, hydrnulic "Y"tem repair, driLiing/machine I hread fabrication, uso of various epoxies and similar compounds for emergency and temporary r@pai rs, maintenance nf rower transmission equ ipment (such OS ffoxible couplings), use of proper o;ls and grca..¥.13 for bearing ma..iniemmcc and lubrication, reconditioning !!!hell and tube heat cxcha11g1-ws, centrifugal lube oil/fuel oil purifier mairnenance, and removal of hRavy Rguipmem in t.he crnri.i1c· rnnm . Course entry requirement is QMEDAny Rating. Marine Electrical Maintenance I '1'lw _u -ureek coiJr"e of instrurtion kAding to certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance All FOWT, AB and QMED applicants must submit a Us_ Coast Guard fee of $280 with their application. The payment should be made with a money order only, payable to LMSS. 12 SBatanws LOii 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 diagram and hematics, control and power circuits, batteri , AC generation and distribution equipment, transformers, lighting systems and fixtures, galley and miscellaneous heating equipment, ingle-speed AC motors and across-the-line starters, and wiring techniques. room 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 Paul Hall Center certificate of graduation will be issued. Course entry requirement is QMEDAny Rating. Course entry requirement is QMEDAny Rating. Basic Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance II De.signed to help Seafarers develop an understanding of what goes on inside ihe electronic boxes found aboard ship, this four-week course covers principle.s of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student also will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and t.he instructor will work with each tudent indtvidually to ensure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. Aimed at providing the more advanced skills required of the shipboard electrician, this six-week course features hands-on training and classroon1 instruction and leads to certification in Marine Electrical Maintenance II. Among the subjects covered are interpretation of the ational 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 re.sponsihilities of the electrician, as well as troubleshooting and repair. Course entry requirement is Marine Electrical Maintenance I. Diesel Engine Technology This four-week cour~c, lCtl.ding to certification jn dic~d engine technology, consist.a 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 arc a!;SOCiated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrica. tion and cooling systems, and fuel injection and starting systems. Students receive praclical training in the operation and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessel1'. Course entry requirements are ()MEO-Any Rating or equivalent inland experience. Hydraulics The curriculum in th<' four-week hydraulics course blends practical training with class- 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 pwnproom maintenance and operations, this fuur-week d~s includes hands-on training and classroom work. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, operation fiil.d maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operations, cargo measurement, discharging procedures, ballasting procedure.s, tank cleaning. inen gas systems and more. Upon completion of the course, a Paul Hall Center 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 pwnpman. Refrigeration System Maintenance & Operations Now an elective, this six-week class blends prac- tical and cla.55room instruction leading to certification in refrigeration system maintenance and Bridge Resource Management-Inland Bridge Resource Man~cment-InJand is a five-day, 37-hoW' .S. Coast Cuanl·apprnvt:d C;ik:gury 1 course. The course is designed for persons holding tt limitt"fl license. This course fulfills t.he Lrai:ning requirements of effecb.v~ bridge teumwork m:: i;:et forih in STCW gs, A-II/l , A-TT/2 and B-VTTl/2 and 46 (iFR 10.2S ;mn 10.209. The ohjecti.ve of this course is to provide limited licensed members eeking near coastal or ocean endorsement with the knowledge and kills nc('J'llBary ro 8UpPrvise a navigational watch. Topics include situational a\\ arnm,;i, auJ air cha.in ii.m:tly ·U!, vuyuge plo.nni:ri; illld rooord keeping, bridg pr dur . navigational watch.standing pilot bridge interaction, vessel emergenci and effective communications.There will be xten ive time pent in the full mis ion bridge imulator. Course entry requirement is current radar certification. Engine Room Familiarization Designed for prospective tugboat engineers, thi!!I two-wed: dai.s prnvidca instruction in thf> following ~irf'as: f'ngineroom safety, engineering plant nomenclature. piping system hard ar , ll functional description of main propulsion and au..Wi~ machinery and associated piping systems, plant operations and watchk.eeping, and afe handling of fuels and oil spill prevention. Engine Room Operations & Maintenance This course is designed for inland personnel with intermediate skills to operations. Among the topics covered are theory of mechanical refrigeration, major system components, acr.essories, 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 rertified as QMED -Any Ra1ing oc have equivalent inland experienre 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 student.s to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board ships carrying refrigerated c..ontainers. Students receive training in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. 1bis includes the various types of engines, refrigeration and electrical systems. The course is designed to help students develop a systematic approach to troubleshooting, 85 well 85 to acquaint them with specific maintenance procedures. Comse entry requirements are Marine Electrical Maintenance I and the basic Refrigeration System course. Welding Classroom instruction and on-the-job training compose this fow--week course, which features practical training in electric arc urelding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Paul Hall Center certificate of graduation will be i sued. Third Assistant Engineer The course of instruction le..a.ding to licensing as a third ::u;sistant engineer consists of classroom instruction in such topics ru; diesel propuJsion plants, steam propulsion plants, ~ngincering safety, auxiliary boilers and <liesds, water systems, electricity generating plants, electrical distribution and electrical devices. The 12-week course, which meets US. Coast Guard requirements for licen:,i.ng, also includes steam turbines, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning and auxiliary systems. prepare assistant engineers for all phases of engineroom operations and routine maintenance. Additionally, the two-week curriculum prepares studems to as ume the duties of the chief engineer. Engine Room Troubleshooting & Casualty Control This Lwo-week course is an advanced skills program designed to upgrade the skills of th(l <'hii?f Pngin-r for handling emergencies and other non-routine operating conditions. Tankerman (PIC) Barge This 40-hour course leat.6 to the endon,ement as tankerman (PIC) barge. The bject of thi COUTS<' i to provide the k:nowl dge and kill as.5ociated with tank barge operations and to upenrise the afe and pollution-free transfer of dangerous liquid . (This course is limited co 25 students maximum.} Limited License/License Prep Aimed at pr paring tudems to l~L for any limited tonnage license, this eight-week course consists of clas.5room instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, fedcral regulutiooo, firot oid, CPR and firefighting. Students must have an AB endorsement and 540 days of sea.time on an SIU-contracted. vessel OR equivalent inland experience in order to take the limited license/ license prep exam. December 2001 �All students attending upgrading programs at the Paul Hall Center participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Government vessels, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, industrinl relations and fire fighting eitlrer are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Government Vessels As part of its ongoing goal of providing the best possible training for Seafarers while staying a step ahead of lhe industry's needs, this three-week class is open to Seafarers sailing in any department. The course is structured as three one-week, stand-alone modules. The modules ma be taken in any order. Included in the first week are an introd.uc· tion to the U.S. Military Sealift Command and military vessels, damage contro~ CBRD (chemicaJ, biological, radiological defense), anti-terrorism level Tand h11zardous materials training. The second week features forklift operations, underway replenishment and ertical replenishment. Cargo-handling and crane operations arc included in the third week. (I'his course is required ofstudents attending AB or FOWT courses.) Oil Spill Prevention and Containment This one-week course consists of classroom and practical training exercises. Topics of instruction include rypea of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, hazardous materirus training, spill prevention, and small boat operations. Students al~o 1:ecei.ve i.n~lrudion in spill containment boo~ and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered are selection of absorbents, Buotion oquipmont fl.Ild 5kimmers and their pro~r U!ile. Hazmat Recertification Available for personnel who have completed 40- or 24-hour hazardous materials (hazmat) course.o; and whn must ho annually recertified, this one-day dass includes a regulatory overview of Occupational Safety and Health Aut (OSHA) requirements, as well as reviews of toxology terminology, medical monitoring imtrumems and techniques, site-control illld r.mcrgcncy preparedness, proper use of respiratory protection and monitoring equipment and new technology. First Aid and CPR St.uder1ts int.his three-day da<;s learn ihc principles urnl 1Pchniques of safety and bas;c f;r!>I aid as well as car<liopulmonary 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 Fire Fighting The one-week basic fire fighting course provides students with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, fire fighting equipment and materials and techniques for using them safely. tudents receive 20 hours of classroom training and 10 hours of practical training. pon successful completion of the course, students receive a .S. Coast Guard-recognized certificate of graduation from the Paul Hall Center. Advanced Fire Fighting During this two-wet>lc course, sh1dcnts learn hm: to blueprint a cl and organize emergency squads for fire fighting. The class covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crew members and land-based fire units, leadership roles and rt>..sponsibilities documentation of crew training, and emergency squad organizing. Students also stud how to in pect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going throucrh shipboard imulations and actual fir fighting drills. 1 Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeherg School, all SID members attend indu5trial relations courses for one week. Seafarers learn a.bout che 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. L tudents gain an understanding f the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are conducted to provide Seafaren; with fuH information on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the wiion's collect.ive barg(l.ining 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 crew members, the SIU encourages Seafarers to exercise prollf"rly. At. Lhc Pnul Ilall. Center, workout progrll111B are indiYiduolly d ignod to moot tho noods of the student. Student ma participate in frM TM Academic Department has a long history ofproviding support and services to members of the Seafarers Iruernational Unian. Since the founding of the school in Piney Point, Md., there has been academic support for students taking vocational programs as well as/or those studenu who require basic skills, English language skills or wish to continue their education. There are a variety of opportunities offered to the mernb@rship. Specific questions about the programs can be answert!d or explained by contacting the Academic Department at (301) 9'J4.. 0010, ext. 5411. General Education Program The CED program is open to all members who do not have a high school diploma. Assistance is offered to prepare students tu take the test. in 1aryland or in tht>ir homf' statf':. Emphasi is placed on writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature and art, and mathematics. G.ED students r ceive indivitlualizeu imtruction in preparation for the test. The school for m;,cmy yr.an hn:<! :..u~fully pn-pared. SIU rnembere to pare the test. For many Seafarers, this is a milestone in their lives (Prior to taking th1J test in Maryland, a. 12-week residency ill required.) weight, autilus 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 10-day, U.S. Coast Guard-approved, Category 1 course. 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/Operalions Level, ship design and operation, cargo characteristics, endosed 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 instructton includes LNG fire fighting, confined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, LNG ship operations, personal safety, LNG safety, hazardous material, Ll'IG cargo tank Oevel indicators, temperature), LNC cargo pump (Carter pump construction and ops), inert gas generator (general flow system), nitrogen gas system, LNG vapor com· pressor, warm-up heater and boil-off heater. (I'his course is limited to 25 students maximum.) STCW - Proficiency in Survival Craft This 37-hour, five-day course helps Seafarers develop the required knowledge and application skills for water survival including launch, use and recovery of urvival craft as well as the proper use of survival equipment. Additionally, thr. student will understand the procedure.5 necessary to take charge of and maintain. a survival craft and to protect embarked personnel while on boa.rd. STCW - Crowd Management This four-how· course profiles the required knowledge and applicabl skills for crowd management in.eluding controlling a crowd in an emergency situation, locating safety and emergency equipment on b ard a vessel, compli:mce with the ship's emt>rgcncy procedures, effective communications during an emergency illld dcmomjtrution of tho uso of personal life-saving devices. ematical skills. These skills help students experience greater succP_"i!ii in both vocational and academic clo.sst'"..S. Students who r~iv~ luw !'!cores on the T'ABE benchmark examinations, given at the Paul I foll Cent.er, aro encouraged to enroll in this program. Studerlts may enter these classes while unending upgrader courses or may enroll in an extended ABE course offered throughout the year. This seven-hour course is designed for any person having responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situation on passenger ships. The training includes organizing the safe movement of passengers when embarking and disembarking, organizing shipboard emergency procedures, optimizing the use of resources, controlling responses to emergencies, controlling passengers and other personnel during emergency situations, and the establishing and maintaining of effective communications. STCW - Medical Care Provider This 3-day, 21-hour course is designed for SIU members who are employed or may be employed on U.8.-flag ships. lt meets STCW requirements. 81 udents successfully completing this course must take a refresher course within five yt>.ars or provide information to the U.S. Coast Guard documenting maintenance of medical skills. Cardiopulmonary (CPR) certification must be renewed annually. Training as a medical first aid provider is the second level uf medical training required by STCW. Topics include a review of cardiac and airway management, rescuer safety, body structure, examination of trauma victims and medical patients, head and spinal injuries, treatment of burns musculoskeletal injuries medical care of rescued persons, obtaining radio medical advice, medication administration and sterilization techniques. Candidates for the course must possess current certification from the American Red Cross for CPR for the Professional Rescuer or an equivalent certification issued through a similar authorizing agency. STCW Basic Safety Two COlJIS('.5 are offered, each of which is U.S. Coast Cumd-approved. One is a five-day da...s for all personnel who began sailing after August 1, 1998. The other is a four-day dass for all pen;onn~l who beg~n sailing before August 1, 19ll8. Each class meets the fiveyear STCW Chapter VI busic safety requirements. Subjects include personal survival, fire prevention and fire fighting, first aid/CPR., and social responsibility nnd personal safety. Classroom training in cumbjuation with as..<1eSsroent of proficienc, as per TCW tablffl will be conducted and ~nlries made in the training record book. (This class is limited to 25 students maximum.) (l'his coursP does not replace t/u> basic fire fighting or water sunJiJ)a/ training courses required for Coast Guard endorsement as lifeboatman.) skills. It is designed to assist with the fundamental understanding of concepts and theoretical ideas which are the fundan1entals 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. The e comses are ideal for students who have be n away from the classroom, need basic skills or do not use English as their native language. English as a Second Language The English as a St>cond Language course aasists tudents in basic Engli h and technical vocabulary skills. The purpose of the clas.s is to give Scillarcrs who have not learned Engli h ~ their natiYe language and who have clifficuhy 8peakiriu, hearing, under tanding and/or writing the English language. the opportunity to crain profici ncy in that language. As much as po ible. instruction will be provided to give th Seafarer the English languagr- slcills neces...,ary to perform the essential tasks within the depa1'tnlent under which he or ·he sails. ClHB!:ies are offere<l throughout the year for those studems requiring in-depth instruction or students ma schedule a~<;isi.ance during tht>ir upgrading cla"-~~"'- Adult Basic Education Basic Vocational Support Program The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program assists student.; in improving their basic language, technical ocabulary and math- The Basic Vocarional Suppon Program assists students in improving course- pecific vocational language and mathematic D""1111ber 1001 STCW - Crisis Mgmt. College Program The Paul Hall Center is a deITT"ee-granti:ng ul.htitut.ion aµproveJ by the Maryland Higher Education Commi ion. Vocational courses also arf' approved for credit by the rnerican Council on Education ( E). Members may apply for college credit for many of the vocational courses that they take while upgrading at the school. ln addition, the center offers general education cour es required for an associate's degree. The school cursociate of Applied Science Degree in rently offers an l raurical cience and Marine Engineering Technology. L tudents 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. Seafarel'S LOS 13 �The following is the course schedule for the first half of the new year-January through June 2002-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 Paul Hall Center, 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. Safety Specialty Courses Start Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefighting January 21 February 18 March 18 February 1 March 1 March 28 Government Vessels February 4 March 4 April 1 April 29 May27 February 22 March 22 April 19 May 17 June 14 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* February 18 April 15 March 1 April 26 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28 February 4 February 11 February 18 February 25 March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29 May6 January 11 January 18 January 25 February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22 March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 May3 MaylO STCW Medical Care Provider February 11 April 1 May20 February 15 April 5 May24 Course Deck Upgrading Courses Coucse Start Date Able Seaman F~bruuy Date of Completion April 1 May13 March 1 April 26 June 7 January 20 April 21 January 26 April 27 Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Inland February 11 April 1 February 15 April 5 Bridge Resource Management (BRM)- Unlimited* March 4 May6 March 8 MaylO GMDSS (Simula.tar) February 4 March 11 April 15 May20 February 15 Man:h 22 April 26 May31 Lifeboatman/Water Survival January 21 February 18 March 18 April 15 May 13 February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May24 Limited License May6 June 28 Radar January 21 March 11 January 30 March 20 February 4 March 4 April 1 April 29 May27 February 15 March 15 April 12 May20 June 7 February 18 April 5 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (*must havl! l'adal' unlimitt!tl) 4 ("must have basic fire fighting) ("prerequisite required) :i. Specislty Trsined OS Third Mate* (*prerequisite required) Steward Upgrading Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week beginning January 7. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginning January 7. Academic Department Courses 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. Recertification Bosun April 8 September 9 May3 October 4 Steward February 4 July 8 Man.:h 1 August 2 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler February 4 April 29 June 7 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 7 February 15 February 18 Mnrch 29 QMED - Any Rating April 29 July 19 Welding February 4 March 4 April 1 May6 February 22 March 22 April 19 May24 Start Refrigeration Sy~tem Mainten;,n~e 14 March 15 & Operations Seafarers LOB Aerial view of the Paul Hall Center December 2001 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2001 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SIDPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port . Algonac .Baltimore 8 9 12 27 6 5 25 7 15 13 7 2 12 15 5 Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville - ·Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 13 35 25 14 15 24 15 7 2 8 13 10 14 2 6 2 ·:.iO 4 ~a~ .P~ar\bi~·00 ..... ·:. 25 9 12 : -~~. ,L~uis·~/ . :;_.·:· 2 2 3 2 :Puerto J.ii9o.· Tacoma 35 17 10 Wilmington 20 14 13 254 158 97 ::' ~g9tm¢ . :;.:.; .:.:,;.,;..::~.> . o 0 0 o 3 0 0 11 11 7 21 10 13 6 6 Tobtb Port .·: )~int.1.m?i~ :.·· :·. . ~ . ·;·~ · 4 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville ·:, Mobile 18 8 · .: N~W ·Ode~S."·· ·:: ·. 7 ·New York · Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 13 6 1 5 ·Puerto .Rico 5 9 13 13 2 3 2 7 1 2 0 2 3 20 6 I 8 20 Q 27 21 1 8 0 2 3 16 8 2 5 3 13 14 12 0 5 5 8 9 15 3 4 2 2 3 6 5 1 1 1 2 2 2 6 4 16 3 10 10 16 2 51 19 39 6 6 1 7 12 114 205 1 3 6 4 0 3 43 54 21 31 47 24 7 14 9 j. ·. 3 . -0 .. 3 12 13 4 9 15 0 8 0 15 11 92 9 10 58 33 7 20 18 18 0 l 4 12 13 9 7 11 22 Piney Point .............Monday: January 7, February 4 Algonac .................. Friday: January 11, February 8 Baltimore ................Thursday: January 10, February 7 Boston ..................... Friday: January 11, February 8 Duluth .....................Wednesday: January 16, February 13 Honolulu .................Friday: January 18, February 15 Houston .................. Monday: January 14, February 11 18 13 2 2 7 2 5 16 20 407 213 146 ·:· ~:fo~~/~~ford ..'.........Tuesday: January 22, February 19 0 1 0 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: January 15, February 12 40 1 2 Wilmington 14 1 11 5 2 4 3 6 06 44 " .. 9 6 2 0 1 2 17 13 11 31 14 21 10 12 1 1 5 3 4 4 9 35 0 1 5 12 10 2 25 . 11 2 l 3 0 0 2 3 0 6 3 2.···· . 1 .:· ·o 2 6 6 5 ·.~.::::~.,·.:'?:·/· o 4 12 0 4 5 ·l 7 ,. ·9 12 .o. . ,' :. .. .0 5 1 S~ri' Francfsco · ,.S f 'c.ouis Tacoma ota 0 10 26 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Jacksonville ............Thursday; January 10, February 7 Jersey City ,.... .........Wednesday: January 23, February 20 Mobile ··: -<-' ··•• ·,,, ... ..Wednesday: January 16. February 13 ENGINE DEPARTMENT .·.. ouam · . DECK DEPARTMENT 2 l 3 2 2 8 0 l 2 8 1 Trip Reliefs January & February 2002 Membersllip Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 3 2 0 3 2 4 '.,' ' '~"" PQrt 8 2 9 3 1 10 10 0 0 0 3 12 7 4 3 11 5 12 17 2 14 9 76 28 49 207 165 '" 2 11 6 3 34 4 2 19 4 4 18 l 0 7 A 1 .. 3 6 2 0 5' .. 7 5 3 8 14 J acksonvil 1@ Mobile New Orka.ns . NewYork .b 3 0 10 14 Honolulu Houston 12 4 13 .5 9 0 · Norfolk Philadelphia 1 14 6 9 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 2 Q 0 0 Algonac· B,aldmore ,Cuam· .'~ 9·" Hi . 19 . 0 o:: 0 0 .l 6 3 16 20 11 0 4 33 to 12 4 2 28 10 4 3 4 5 9 2 0 1 2 2 2 8 5 73 0 1 0 49 1 5 4 3 6 2 8 2 13 16 l 2 0 0 0 5 2 2 1 2 3 3 0 0 1 · 1· 7 8 3 17 0 3 1 2 13 0 1 0 4 2 58 20 129 0 4 0 0 3 27 8 ENTRY DEPARTMENT :a .' 9 9 48 '·'·,,c.•;,,·;... •.".>\,•C••.;.,_,_,. 0 35 245 4 4 7 2 90 83 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: January 9, February 6 .Sari Francisco ..... ,...Thursday: January 17, February 14 S.an ·.Jm,i.n,"~" ...:.. L .. ,.Thu1'.Sday; Jru;mary 10, February 7 St. Louis .................Friday; Ja~ua~ 18, February i"s Savannah .......... ...... Friday: January 11, February 8 .aco111a · -.· ·· ~~ .. . ........ . riday.:}anuary , F~bruary 22 Wilmington ...............Tuesday: January 22*, February 19* . · * (cltanie.s created due kl Martin L1<1lw Kit<g Jr.$ bftthda:,y and PrPsfde."& . 'Day{ . . . . Eat:h part's m•ng~~ al 10:30 a.m. Personal CALLING FORMER SHIPMATES Retiree Al Padu, who last month celebrated his 9()'h birthday, would like to hear from old shipmates. He may be reached at (301) 994-0010. Brother Padu retired in 1975. He joined the SIU right after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and sailed as a bosun and carpenter. SEAFARERS: :" :·P:~ ·3·: ·:·i~~:~?i.~)~g{;f'if.(Wf.,:;~;:.'.':()~ ( : :: ,.' Norfolk ...................Thursday: January 10, February 7 · Port Everglades .......Thursday: January 17, February 14 0 2 1 New York ................ Tuesday: January 8,. February 5 3 ~ ·o 2 Houston 4 8 21 4 9 12 0 Jacksonville 3 11 20 1 6 6 0 3 4 0 IO 0 3 4 . 3 0 2 3 6 0 6 14 18 28 31,_ 18 10 49 63 13 2 0 2 0 18 l 3 1 12 0 0 0 8 "(6 3 0 0 2 8 0 7 0 0 0 0 6 14 0 20 3 18 8 21 4 29 0 './M¢bi1~ · ·1 . ··New bileans _ ·s ·:.:N~w York ·'"" 3 1 Philadelphia 0 "'i\f;;"ifo"ik ~. 8. 9 . Piney Point 1 20 11 Puerto Rico San Francisco . S( _LouisTacoma Wilmington 1 8 0 9 7 3 11 1 5 19 16 9 28 19 55 192 598 503 Totah Totals All Departments 1 1 0 2 18 31 27 13 32 .l 1 9 11 22 1 0 3 12 8 0 12 33 44 4 4 6 25 97 81 12 87 22 442 0 0 .3.33 31 673 641 444 314 175 189 946 801 975 *LLTotal Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. **"Registered on Beach" mca.ns the total number of Seafarers registered. at the port. COl(T'KllU!E 'fiJ 711£ SEf\FA~E12a POL.tTICAL. AC:TroN OONAT\ON Seafarers LOB 15 �• 1\T1'1111'1onthly Shipping A Registration Report OCTOBER 2001 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Boston ~~e .tioeanjie, Vice Pres.i<fent at Large . . Charles Skwai!, Wee President at Large ... Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group ill DECK DEPARTMENT Port Kennett Mangram, Yice President Government Services TOTAL SIDPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group ill 4 0 HOJJ.StOJl 14 2 0 5 Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 13 16 9 0 0 0 7 0 16 6 5 83 0 0 2 3 8 0 4 5 1 0 0 6 0 25 10 0 31 0 3 0 16 50 2 7 0 4 3 -o 0 0 8 8 0 0 fJ 0 15 0 p J4 Q ll l> 6 u JI 0 0 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 12 7 3 3 47 1 1 1 16 88 125 29 0 3 I ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port ·aosfon , ' () 0 0 Houston Harvey. LA _,. Sfm~edto,';; . ,.;;. · 8ALTIMORE ROSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (6 l 7) 269-7877 . DULUTH .. · 705 ·Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN ·55802 · (218) 722-411!} . GUAM P.O. Box 23 l27, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza. Suite 301-E :'fw@.J~.:ti~'. ~~ht!l~i:i}riO $t{'l".arn~1ing, Guinn 96~1 I :·/"/;·"·O".·j/;,,·}('·??>-t~.?jt6,7:49~, Q; .·: . :·: : •. . ·: ·: •..· . ~.r. . ; .<.'~(:;.:· .:·. :~&~-.;~~i:~~i~~~~~:;~;·: ., ~~.;.~:. : "· · '.: ·. "-::.·· '..~.' . ,·::.. ,., ...... (868)"845-s:izz· HOUSTON . .... 2 l 9 0 . . . .J),, ,. ,,,. 0 _o_ 0 0 0 1 4 2 1 7 0 0 3 1 26 s 1 27 Savannah Tacoma Totals E)jg(:)( s( Baltimore,' MD. 21l24 {4IOJ 327--4900 6 Port 3 0 0 New York Norfolk 0 0 3 23 5 2 () " 9 0 1 5 5 4 0 0 0 0 9 30 13 0 0 74 45 14 .0 7 1 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT ·o ·o ·o 0 Norfolk O· San Pe<lro 4 0 0 1 1 13 2 · Boston· Houston · Harvey, LA New York Savannah Tacoma Totals 0 ~ .. . .1 1 1 ff" 1 1 4 4 5 Tacoma Total§ All Departments 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 . 0".' 5 0 0 7 1 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 21 0 0 20 34 3 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Q<. 0 ~' .. ·. 0 0 3 3 0 ,r ·· 0 I 0 14 0 0 9 2' 0 1 0 0 11 -8 0 0 0 3 1 0 39 8 0 " 2' 3 4 3 0 0 0 23 22 14 14 3 0 5 36 55 115 4 3 53 145 37 22 109 4 2 174 288 198 90 0 0 Totals .0 .::J 0 4 PIC-FROM-THE-PAST This photo, originally printed in the March 30, 1956 issue of the Seafarers LOG. was taken aboard the SS Del NDrte as it crewed up in New Orleans heading for another trip to south America. The men lining the rail are (from left) Frank Fraone, Feliks Jarocinski, Dominic s~msone, James J. McClarence, John Blaylock. Louis Giacona, John Benedict, Wallace LaNasa, Bob Brown, Milton Mailho and Harold Crane. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership. plea~e s~r'ld it t{) tM Seafarers LOG. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs. MD 20746. Photographs will be returned. if so requested. 16 Seafarers LOii December 2001 �• DEEP SEA EDWARD BLANTON Pensioner Edward Blanton, 77, died Sept. 25. Brother Blanton started his SIU career in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Virginia, he first sailed aboard an Isco Inc. vessel. A member of the steward department, Brother Blanton last went to sea on Crowley American Transport 's Senator. He started receiving his retirement income in 1989. Baltimore was his home. FRANK CANNELLA .... Pensioner Frank Cannella, 89, passed away Aug. 31. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1951, joining in Tampa, Fla. Brother Cannella served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. The Pennsylvania native worked as a member of the steward department. He shipped primarily aboard Delta Steamship Co. v~ssels and made many voyages on the Del Norte. Brother Cannella began receiving his retirement compensation in 1968. He made his home in San Antonio. JOHN COATES Brother John Coates, 61, died Aug. 5. He started his SIU career in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Coates first went to sea aboard the Steel Record, operated by Isco Inc. The New-v; rk hati Wtirked i11 the engine department. His final voyage was on Westchester Marine Corp.'s /TB Gr()fon. Brother Coates was a resident of Machipongo, Va. ROBERT DA.VIS Brother Robert Davis, 58, passed away Aug. 12_The Alabama native began his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of · · NewYork. Brother Davis served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. He first sailed on the Overseas Horace, operated by Overseas Cwrier3, Inc. Brother Davis worked in both the engine and deck departments during his career. Brother Davis lived in Brooklyn. N.Y. EDWARD DePARLIER Pensioner Edward DeParlier, 76, died Sepe. 16. Brother DeParlier ~tart· ed his SIU career in l 94S, joining in the port ofNorfollc, Va. Born in North Carolina, he first ~ailed aboard the Fort Bridge, operated by T. J. Stevenson. The deck department member last sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Green Valley. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 tei 19~8. Brother DtParlier started receiving his retirement income in 1989. He resided in Mobile, Ala. The New York native's initial voyage was on the Cantigny, operated by Interocean Management Corp. Brother DiMaggio shipped in the deck department, most recently aboard a Michigan Tankers' vessel. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 197 5. Brother DiMaggio lived in Scranton, Pa. CHONG JAR Pensioner Chong Jar, 82, died Aug. 8. Brother Jar began his SIU career in 1949 in Tampa, Fla. He first sailed on the Steel 1..1.11--.....;..;_::...-...-=>-....1 Architect, operated by Isco Inc. The steward department member was born in China. He last sailed on the SeaLand Defender. Brother Jar started drawing his pension in 1984. He was a resident of Oakland, Calif. JAMES KITSON ALVIN OLANDER Pensioner Alvin Olander, 75, passed away Sept. 18. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port ofNewYork. L---------" Born in Maine, he first sailed on the Strathcape, operated by Stockard Steamship Corp. The deck department member last went to sea on the Cape Florida. Brother Olander started receiving his pension in 1991. He made his home in Vesuvius, Va. ...----=--~ JAMES PRICE Pensioner James Kitson, ·69, passed away Sept. 6. The Colorado native joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Kitson first went to sea aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Mercedes. He worked in the steward department and last sailed on the Sea-Land L iberator. Brother Kib on :served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1933. Born in Colorado. he started receiving his pension in 1995. Brother Kitson made his home in Los Osos, Calif. Pensioner James Price, 70, died Sept. 21. He started his SIU career in 1972 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Price served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Born in Texas, he shipped in the steward department. His initial sea voyage was aMard a tat s team h · Co. vessel. Brother Price last sailed on the Katnalu, op~rated by Matson Navigation. He started collecting his retirement in 1993. Los Angeles wns his home. VINCENT KUHL GENARO R UIZ 1 i Pensioner Vincent Kuhl, 73, passed away Oct. 14. He joined the Seafarers in 1946 in tho port ofNorfolk, Va. Brother Kuhl shipped in both the deep sea and inland divisions_ He first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Born in Norfo~ be worked in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Falcon Princess, operated by Seahawk Management. Brother Kuhl began receiving his retirement compensation in 1985. He made his home in Chesapeake, Va. KANn MAEDA Pensioner Genaro Ruiz, 75, passed away May 25. He started his career with the seafarers in 1948 in the port of Baltimore. Brotber Ruiz temporarily left the SIU to serve in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Born in Puerto Rico, he initially went to sea aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked aboard the Sea-Land Long Beach. Brother Ruiz began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. He lived in his native commonwealth in the city of Bayamon. CLORINDA STEPHENS Pensioner Kanji Maeda. 82, died Aug. 24. Brother Maeda started his i;:areer with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1971. Brother Mnodn wM a resident of Portland, Ore. Pensioner Clorinda Stephens, 78. died June 30. Sister Stephens started her career with the MC&S in San . Francisco. The steward department member started collecting her retirement benefits in 1977. Sister Stephens was a resident of Las Vegas. QUONGMAR WILLIAM TODD Pensioner Quong Mar, 91, passed away Aug. 18. Brother Mar began his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. A meti1ber of the steward department, Brother Mar began receiving pension in 1973. He made his home in San Francisco. SALVATORE DiMAGGIO OSIRIS MARTINEZ Pensiotitf SAivatore DiMaggio, 75. passed away Aug. 8. He began his SIU career in 19~ l in the port of New York. Brother DiMaggio served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Pensioner Osiris Maninez, 75, died Oct. 1. Brother Martinez ~tarted his SIU career in 1959, joining in the port of New York. He served in tht U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. 111 Sealann LOS Brother Martinez's initial voyage was aboard the Fairland, operated by SeaLand Service. Born in Catano, P.R., he shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother Martinez last worked on the SeaLand Long Beach. He began receiving his retirement stipend in 1988. Brother Martinez resided in his native commonwealth. Pensioner William Todd, 70, passed away Sept. 15. He began his SIU career in 1955 in the port of New York. Born in Greenville, Texas, he first went to sea aboard a Seatrain Lines, Inc. vessel. The steward departme t member last sailed on the Seabulk Marketer, operated by.OM!. Brother Todd started drawing pension payments in 1986. He made his home in Port Richey, Fla. HARVEY WILLIAMS Pensioner Harvey Williams, 75, died Sept. 26. Brother Williams started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1954. Brother Williams first sailed on Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Maria . The Texas native shipped in the steward department. He last went to sea on the Del Oro, another Delta Steamship vessel. Brother Williams began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1980. Fresno, Calif. was his home. STANLEY YUNICK Pensioner Stanley Yunick, 76, passed away Sept. 27. Brother Yunick started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving his pension in 1969. He lived in Carson, Calif. GREAT LAKES EDWARD KORENICH Korenich, 87, died Sept 13. Brother Korenich startd .hia SIU career in 1968 in Detroit. His initial voyage was aboard Redland Steamship Co.'s Red/and. Born in Idaho, Brother Korenich shipped as a member of the deck department. He last sailed on American Steamship Co. 's Nicolet. Brother Korenich started receiving his retirement pay in 1979. ·He called Germfask, Mich. home. INLAND ANGEL CLEMENTE Boatman Angel Clemente, 47, passed away Aug. 7. Born in Puerto Rico, he started his career with the SIU in 1979, joining in San Juan. The deck department member worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Towing & Transportation Co_ Boatman Clemente resided in Catano, P.R. THOMAS DUNTON Pensioner Thomas Dunton, 78, died "" Sept 15. Boat-~ man Dunton · ~ began his career _iii-- with the SIU in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Norfolk, Va., he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Boatman Dunton first sailed aboard a vessel operated by Hays Tug & Launch Service. The deck department member last worked on an Interstate Oil Transportation Co. vessel. Boatman Dunton started receiving his retirement stipend in 198&. Linthicum, Md., was his home. J • NORMAN ELBERSON Pensioner Norman Elberson, 73, passed away Oct. 7. A native of Pennsylvania, he began his career with the Senfarers in 1972 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Elberson served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. A member of the deck department, Boatman Elberson last worked on a vessel operated by Interstate Oil Transportation Co. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1990. Boatman Elberson made his home in Zephyrhills, Fla. DONALD HAMBY Boatman Donald Hamby, 23, died Aug. 3. Born in Texas, he started his career with the SIU in 2000. Boatman Hamby shipped as a member of the deck department. He worked primarily aboard G&H Towing Co. vessels. Boatman Hamby called Pasadena, Texas home. JOHN HOWLAND Pensioner John Howland, 71 passed away Oct. 6. Boatman Howland started his career with the Seafarers in 1957, joining in L-""'"'-~:.....::..--...... the port of Baltimore. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Born in Massachusetts, he worked primarily aboard Moran Towing of Maryland, Inc. vessels. A member of the deck department, he started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1989. Boatman Howland resided in Baltimore. Pensioner Sandy Lawrence Jr., 78, died Se . q 28. Brother Lawrence started his SIU careerin 1960. joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1943. The Venton, Va. native shipped as a member of the deck department and worked in both the inland and deep sea divisions. Boatman Lawrence's initial voyage was aboard Emerson Steam Co. 's Catherine. He last worked aboard a vessel operated by McAllister Towing Co. of Virginia. Brother Lawrence began receiving his pension in 1985. He lived in Virginia Beach, Va. ,,_..,,.,~--,..,.-__,..,._-.._.,--,.---,, DANIEL LEE Boatman Daniel Lee, 54, passed away Aug. 4. He joined the Seafarers in 1997 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Boatman Lee's initial SIU voyage was aboard a Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessel. A master, the Massachusetts native shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Sugar Island, operated by North American Trailing Co. Boatman Lee called St Augustine, Fla. home. ARANTIC FISHERMAN GAETANO FRONTIERO Pensioner Gaetano Frontiero, 86, died Sept. 26. Brother Frontiero started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in 1967 in Gloucester, Mass., before it merged with the AGLIWD. Born in Massachusetts, he worked in the deck department. He lived in his native Gloucester, Mass. and began receiving his pension in 1980. Deaember 2001 �tPlrtures • DEEP SEA EDWARD BLANTON Pensioner Edward Blanton, 77, died Sept. 25. Brother Blanton started his SIU career in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Born in Virginia, he first sailed aboard an Isco Inc. vessel. A member of the steward department, Brother Blanton last went to sea on Crowley American Transporl's Senator. He started receiving his retirement income in 1989. Baltimore was his home. FRANK CANNELLA Pensioner Frank Cannella, 89, pa $ed away Aug. 31 . He began his career with the Seafarers in 1951,joining in Tampa, Fla. Brother Cannella served in the U.S . Army from 1943 to 1945. The Pennsylvania native worked as a member of the steward department. He shipped primarily aboard Delta Steamship Co. v((ssels and made many voyages on the Del Norte. Brother Cannella began receiving his retirement compensation in 1968. He made his home in San Antonio. JOHN COATES Brother John Coates, 61. died Aug. j. He started his SIU career in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Coates first went to sea aboard the Steel Record, operated by Isco Inc. The New'York native worked irt the engine department. His final voyage was on Westchester Marine Corp. 's !TB Groton. Brother Coates was a resident of Machipongo, Va. ROBERT DAVIS Brother Robert Davis, 58, passed away Aug. 12. The Alabama native began his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port cf New York. Brother Davis served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. He first sailed on the Overseas Horace, operated by Overseas Carriers, Inc. Brother Davis worked in both the engine and deck departments during his career. Brother Davis lived in Brooklyn, N.Y. EDWARD DePARLIER Pensioner Edward DeParlier, 76, died Sept. 16. Brother DeParlicr start· ed his STU career in 1948, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in North Carolina, he first sailed aboard the Fort Bridge, operated by T. J. Stevenson. The deck department member last sailed on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Green Valley. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 tc 19~8. Brother DeParlier staned receiving his retirement income in 1989. He resided in Mobile, Ala. voyage was on the Cantigny, operated by Tnterocean Management Corp. Brother DiMaggio shipped in the deck department, most recently aboard a Michigan Tankers' vessel. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1975. Brother DiMaggio lived in Scranton, Pa. CHONG JAR Pensioner Chong Jar, 82, died Aug. 8. Brother Jar began his SIU career in 1949 in Tampa, Fla. He first sailed on the Steel u.m-~.;..;_;_.;..;_--""',___, Architect, operated by Isco Inc. The steward department member was born in China. He last sailed on the SeaLand Defender. Brother Jar staned drawing his pension in 1984. He was a resident of Oakland, Calif. JAMES KITSON Pensioner Alvin Olander, 75 , passed away Sept. 18. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port ofNewYork. Born in Maine, he first sailed on the Strathcape, operated by Stockard Steamship Corp. The deck dt!partment member last went to sea on the Cape Florida. Brother Olander started receiving his pension in 1991. He made his home in Vesuvius, Va. i...--------- JAMES PRICE Pensioner James Price, 70, died Sept. 21 . He started his SIU career in 1972 in the port of San Francisca. Brother Price served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951to1955. Born in Texas, he shipped in the steward department. His initial sea voyage was abOard a: mres Steam hi Co. vessel. Brother Price last sailed on the Kainalu, op~rated by Matson Navigation. He started collecting his retirement in 1993. Los Angeles was his home. VINCENT KUHL GENARO RUIZ Pensioner Vincent Kuhl, 73, passed away Oct. 14. He joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port ~ of Norfolk, Va. Brother Kuhl shipped in both the deep sea and inland divisions. He first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Born in Norfolk, he worked in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Falcon Princess, operated by Seahawk Management. Brother Kuhl began receiving his retirement compensation in 1985. He made his home in Chesapeake. Va. KAN.fl MAEDA Pensioner Kanji Maeda, 82, died Aug. 24. Brother Maeda started bis Pensioner Genaro Ruiz, 75, passed away May 25. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Ruiz temporarily left the SIU to serve in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Born in Puerto Rico, he initially went to sea aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The deck department member last worked aboard the Sea-Land Long Beach. Brother Ruiz began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1991. He lived in his native commonwealth in the city of Bayamon. CLORINDA STEPHENS career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1971 . Brother Mncdn waG a resident of Portland, Ore. Pensioner Clorinda Stephens, 78, died June 30. Sister Stephens started her career with the MC&S in San . Francisco. The steward department member started collecting her retirement benefits in 1977. Sister Stephens was a resident of Las Vegas. QUONGMAR WILLIAM_ TODD Pensioner Quong Mar, 91, passed Pensioner William Todd, 70, passed away Sept. 15. He began his SIU career in 1955 in the port of New York. Born in Greenville, Texas, he first went to sea aboard a Seatrain Line:s, Inc. vessel. The steward department member last sailed on the Seabulk Marketer, operated by_OMI. Brother away Aug. 18. Brother Mar began his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. A me01ber of the steward department, Brother Mar began receiving pension in 1973. He made his home in San Francisco. OSIRIS MARTINEZ PeiHioner Salvatore DiMaggio, 75t passed away Aug. 8. He began his STU career in 19~ 1 in the port of New York. Brother DiMaggiQ served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Pensioner Osiris Martinez, 75, died Oct. 1. Brother Martinez started his SIU career in 1959, joining in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Anny from 1950 to 19~2. Seafarers LOS ALVIN OLANDER ---.,.,,,,..-~~ Pensioner James Kitson, '69, passed away Sept. 6. The Colorado native joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of San Franciscc.. Brother Kitson fust went to sea aboard Delta Steamship Lines ' Santa Mercedes. He worked in the steward department and last sailed on the Sea-Land L iberator. Brother Kitson served in the U.S. Army from1951to1953. Born in Colorado, be started receiving his pension in 1995. Brother Kitson made his home in Los Osos, Calif. SALVATORE DiMAGGIO 18 Brother Martinez's initial voyage was aboard the Fairland, operated by SeaLand Service. Born in Catano, P.R., he shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother Martinez last worked on the SeaLand Long Beach. He began receiving his retirement stipend in 1988. Brother Martinez resided in his native commonwealth. Todd started drawing pension payments in 1986. He made his home in Port Richey, Fla. HARVEY WILLIAMS Pensioner Harvey Williams, 7 5, died Sept. 26. Brother Williams started his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1954. Brother Williams first sailed on Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Maria. The Texas native shipped in the steward department. He last went to sea on the Del Oro, another Delta Steamship vessel. Brother Williams began receiving compensation for his retirement in 1980. Fresno, Calif. was his home. STANLEY YUNICK Pensioner Stanley Yunick, 76, passed away Sept. 27. Brother Yunick started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving his pension in 1969. He lived in Carson, Calif. GREAT LAKES EDWARD KORENICH ---------.Pensioner Edward Korenich, 87, died Sept 13. Brother Korenich startd )lia. STU career in 1968 in Detroit. His initial voyage was aboard Redland Steamship Co. 's Red/and. Born in Idaho, Brother Korenich shipped as a member of the deck department. He last sailed on American Steamship Co. 's Nicolet. Brother Korenich started receiving his retirement pay in 1979. ·He called Germfask, Mich. home. INLAND ANGEL CLEMENTE Boatman Angel Clemente, 47, passed away Aug. 7. Born in Puerto Rico, he started his career with the SIU in 1979,joining in San Juan. The deck department member worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. Boatman Clemente resided in Catano, P.R. THOMAS DUNTON Pensioner Thomas Dunton, 78, died Sept. 15. Boat.- man Dunton ~ began his career with the SIU in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Norfolk, Va., he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Boatman Dunton first sailed aboard a vessel operated by Hays Tug & Launch Service. The deck department member last worked on an Interstate Oil Transportation Co. vessel. Boatman Dunton started receiving his retirement stipend in 1988. Linthicum, Md., was his home. NORMAN ELBERSON Pensioner Norman Elberson, 73, passed away Oct. 7. A native of Pennsylvania, he began his career with the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Elberson served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. A member of the deck department, Boatman Elberson last worked on a vessel operated by Interstate Oil Transportation Co. He started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1990. Boatman Elberson made his home in Zephyrhills, Fla. DONALD HAMBY Boatman Donald Hamby, 23, died Aug. 3. Born in Texas, he started his career with the SIU in 2000. Boatman Hamby shipped as a member of the deck department. He worked primarily aboard G&H Towing Co. vessels. Boatman Hamby called Pasadena, Texas home. JOHN HOWLAND Pensioner John Howland, 71 passed away Oct. 6. Boatman Howland started his career with the Seafarers in 1957, joining in '---"~-"""""--'--~-...... the port of Baltimore. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Born in Massachusetts, he worked primarily aboard Moran Towing of Maryland, Inc. vessels. A member of the deck department, he started receiving compensation for his retirement in 1989. Boatman Howland resided in Baltimore. SANDY LAWREN Pensioner Sandy Lawrence Jr., 7-8, died Se 28. Brother Lawrence started his SIU career in 1960, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1943. The Venton, Va. native shipped as a member of the deck department and worked in both the inland and deep sea divisions. Boatman Lawrence's initial voyage was aboard Emerson Steam Co. 's · Catherine. He last worked aboard a vessel operated by McAllister Towing Co. of Virginia. Brother Lawrence began receiving his pension in 1985. He lived in Virginia Beach, Va. DANIEL LEE Boatman Daniel Lee, 54, passed away Aug. 4. He joined the Seafarers in 1997 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Boatman Lee's initial SIU voyage was aboard a Crowley Towing & Transportation Co. vessel. A master, the Massachusetts native shipped in the deck department. His final voyage was on the Sugar Island, operated by North American Trailing Co. Boatman Lee called St. Augustine, Fla. home. AR ANTIC FISHERMAN GAETANO FRONTIERO Pensioner Gaetano Frontiero, 86, 5 died Sept. 26. Brother Frontiero started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in 1967 in Gloucester, Mass., before it merged with the AGLIWD. Born in Massachusetts, he worked in the deck department. He lived in his native Gloucester, Mass. and began receiving his pension in 1980. Det:embeT 2001 �CRUSADER (CSX Lines), Aug. 5-Chairman Joseph V. Mele, Secretary Pedro J. Laboy, Educational Director Gregory S. Brandani, Engine Delegate Norman Barbosa. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 11 in Tacoma, Wash. All in all, a good trip with good crew reported. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., especially to fulfill STCW trainining requirements. Treasurer stated $1j0 in shlp's fund, to be used to improve cable TV reception. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to increase vacation days and improve pension plan. Vote of thanks given to steward department. DEFENDER (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Aug. 19Chairman Kissinfor N. Taylor, Secretary Richard E. Casuga, Educational Director Hardin C. Chancey, Deck Delegate Frank P. Cammuso, Engine Delegate James D. Long, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman reminded crew members about necessity of obtaining required STCW eour~es by Feb. 1, 2002 and urged them to read president's report in latest LOG. Secretary told crew to ask him for any condiments or other itc don't set irt mes rol'>m. He a so...tha e mem ers or e ping keep common areas clean. Educational director led discussion of SIU constitution and suggested everyone read it and keep copy so as to know their rights. Clarification requested by deck department on rest periods. Some disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Vote to be taken on using ship's fund money to purchase DVD player for crew lounge. Ship heading to Long Beach, Calif after stops in China and South Korea. 1st LT. HARRY L MARTIN (Osprey Ship Management), Aug. 3-Chairman John A. Mendez. Secretary Stanley J. Krystosiak. Deck Delegate Robert S. Vazquez. Engine Delegate Eli Young, Steward Delegate Isaac Newsome. Chairman and educational dire<;tor encouraged crew members to get STCW training at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported at mtttttt~, whith WAS htld Whitt vessel was in Sardinia, Italy. Clarification requested on sanitary room inspection. In addition to thanking steward department for great job, chairman and crew conveyed thanks to President Michael Sacco and i:veryone at headquarters for job well done. "Shipping is great, and we have been gaining on the contracts ... 1st LT. JACK LUMMUS (Amsea), Aug. 26-Chairman Richard D. Hilbert, Secretary Janice Barrett, Engine Delegate George C. Cruza Jr. Chairman talked about SIU-NMU merger and requested infonnation from union about any new requirements or courses needed to continue ~hipping. Educ;ational direc;tor commented on STCW training classes available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members expressed desire for ship's party before crew change in Guam. Everyone Deaember 2001 reminded of proper dress for dining in crew mess: no tank top shirts, no hats or headgear, no sandals without socks. Special mention made of recent death of shipmate Mark Stevenson. "We will miss our departed brother." MAJ. BERNARD F. FISHER (Sealift Inc.), Aug. 28--Chairman Sean M. Ryan, Secretary Efrain Scott, Engine Delegate Thomas K. Curtis, Steward Delegate E:lizer R. Saitttvil Chairman reported on letter received from VP Contracts Augie Tellez regarding working on weekends and holidays. Educational director advised members to make sure STCW training requirements are up to date; courses available at Piney Point. He also suggested that steward department take necessary STCW basic safety training courses even though not required. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about new standard contract. Clarification requested on bonus for sailing aboard ammo ships and payment for extra meals served. Vessel currently stationed in Diego Garcia. SPIRIT (CSX Lines), Aug. 20Chainnan Howard W. Gibbs, Secretary William E. Bryley, Educational Director Roger M. Wam~rman, Deck Delegate Andre · Delegate Rey D. Farinas, Steward Delegate Bhtioe AmundsQn, Chairman noted payoff Sept. 2 on arrival in Tacoma, Wash. He read president's report in LOG and talked about gains in new contract, which pleased crew members. Educational director reminded everyone that February is just around comer. That is when STCW training requirements go into effect. Anyone who has not yet complied should do so now. "Without STCW you don't ship out." Treasurer announced $28 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Heading to Hong Kong and Taiwan. EL YUNQUE (IUM), Sept. 28Chairman Angelo S. Wilcox Sr., Secretary Francis E. Ostendarp Jr., Educational Director Christopher M. Devonish, Engine Delegate Edgar Young, Steward Delegate David Camacho. Chairman suggested crew members upgrade whenever possible. Educational director also reminded them about having all shipping documents up to date, including STCW No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on payment of safety shoes and which type of shoe is correct Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.R. ENDURANCE (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 17Chairman Romeo L. Lugtu, Secretary Russell B. Beyschau, Educational Director Tesfaye Gebregziabher, Deck Delegate Dennis R. Pickering, Engine Delegate Pompey B_ Alegado, Steward Delegate Timothy A. Laird. Chairman reported smooth voyage, although crew members expressed concerned about terrorism. Words to the wise from secretary included: upgrade at Piney Point, contribute to SPAD, save your money and love your families. Educational director reminded crew members to check that they comply with STCW training requirements. Treasurer announced $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendations made for contracts department to lower pension age requirements for those members with enough seatime. Clarification also requested on some aspects of contract. New chairs to be ordered in 2002. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ENTERPRISE (CSX Lines), Sept. 16-Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary Franchesca D. Rose, Educational Director Dann G. Manthei, Deck Delegate Mohsin A. Ali, Engine Delegate Charles E. Johnson, Steward Delegate Mark V. Cabasag. Chairman read letter received from SIU President Michael Sacco regarding responsibilities of crew members. Secretary reminded everyone of need to renew STCW before expiration date. Treasurer noted purchase of 78 movies, leaving $35 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for crew members to decrease time required for pension. Clarification requested on overtime. Request also made to have drinking water checked. Thanks given to everyone for jobs well done: to the steward department for the great food, to the bosun, electrician and crew for their time and effort in putting together a movie fund, and to all departments for helping make the barbecues possible. GOPHER STATE (IUM), Sept 15--Chainnan Nathaniel Leary, Secretary Herbert M. Davis, Educational Director Chester W. Preston, Deck Delegate Delegate Jeffry P. Stuart, Steward Delegate Wayne D. Webb. Chairman advised crew to comply with STCW by Feb. 1, 2002 or not be able to sail. Secretary reminded members to continue to separate plastic items and wet garbage from regular trash. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on several contract itmes. Also requested additional washer and dryer. HMI DEFENDER (Seabulk), Sept. 2-Chairman Bradley L. Seibel, Secretary Steven R. Wagner, Educational Director George H. Bixby, Engine Delegate Alberto Gutierrez, Steward Delegate Peter Crum. Chairman announced payoff Sept 3 in Lake Charles, La. WilJ bring up topic of contract extension with boarding patrolman. Everyone asked to keep noise down in passageways since someone is always trying to sleep. Secretary added a reminder to crew to obtain clean linen for relief person. Educational director noted rapidly approaching STCW deadline and urged those who need required training to anend courses at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department, with special appreciation to SA Robert Boone for doing a good job on DEU sanitary. Discussion held about new, good contract. Next port: Tampa, Fla. INTEGRITY (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 24Chainnan Kenneth G. Boone, Secretary Jeffrey N. Beasley, Educational Director John A. Bennifield. Chairman recommended crew members upgrade skills at Piney Point whenever possible and reminded them about Feb. 1 deadline for STCW compliance. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made concern- ing medical plan. Additionally, some members have not received medical cards and await information on prescription cards. Request made for electronic banking for crew members. Question raised as to availability of launch service at Big Stone anchorage. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Eagle Point, N.J. LIBERATOR (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 23Chairman Joel G. Miller, Secretary Osvaldo J. Castagnino, Educational Director Edmond H. stressed need for completion of STCW training by Feb. 1, 2002. Treasurer said that since company does not contribute to ship's fund, need way to generate more funds for movies, etc. Some disputed OT reported in deck department Deck delegate requested clarification on penalty for sweeping cargo ho1ds and whether garage is considered a hold since military cargo is stored there. Clarification also requested by steward department on feeding of extra personnel without overtime. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into reducing seatime needed for retire- • Ewa Gives Thanks in Rhyme The captain and crew of the Ewa (a Matson vessel) put their praise of the steward department into rhyme: "These guys really put out some great chow. I'm talking Cajun feasts and Chinese treats, sushi, cookies, pasta and quiche, and prime rib dinners that can't be beat. I'm talking barbecues that are fit for a king, red snapper stuffed with onions and things. Garlic potatoes and chili cheese fries, Mexican salsa that'll water your eyes. Home brewed soup every day, made from scratch, just like your mama's way. There's not any better, ain't no way! And that's just about all we gotta say! Except thanks." From the left are Chief Cook Osvaldo Montero, Chief Steward Patrick Briggs, Asst Cook Ali Ghalib and BR/Utility Mohamed Amin-Abdel. Hawkins Jr., Deck Delegate William P. Foley, Engine Delegate Julio R. PaminianQ, tewar e egate at een Lanahan. Chairman talked about terrorist attacks on U.S. Secretary stated everything going very well on board ship. Many crew members will get off in Long Beach, Calif. Educational director recommended everyone check shipping documents for expiration dates and enroll in upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. especially for STCW training. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime Corp.), Sept. 2-Chairman Joseph W. Moore, Secretary Douglas A. Neubauer, Educational Director Joseph D. Saxon. Ship got out of layup Aug. 20 in Malta. Chairman stated ship will clear customs and immigration Sept. 8 and then hold payoff. Secretary asked that all dishes, etc. be put in proper places before leaving. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point facility. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. Crew members reminded to have chief mate sign TRBs. With only one washing machine aboard, everyone asked to help keep things running smoothly. Thanks given to steward department for great job. MAERSK ARIZONA (Maersk Line Ltd.), Sept. 16--Chairman Rafael Clemente, Secretary Grant H. Armstead, Educational Director Troy Ancar, Deck Delegate Clay Brown. Engine Delegate Douglas Kessinger, Steward Delegate Romalies J. Jones. Chairman announced ship to dock at Sunny Point. N.C. Sept. 21. Secretary stated stores to be received on arrival. He noted no outstanding workplace hazards. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and talce advantage of educational resources there. He also OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (OSG), Sept. 27-Chairman Norman K. Armstrong, Secretary Lee N. Frazier, Deck Delegate Anecito T. Limboy, Engine Delegate Craig S. Croft. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 30 in New Orleans. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep vessel clean. Educational director asked everyone to check all documents for expiration date and reminded them of upcoming STCW deadline. Treasurer noted $1,200 in ship's fund and said satellite system due on board soon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New dryer now installed. Request made for new mattresses. Suggestion made that blood tests given during physical examinations include additional screenings. SEALAND ACHIEVER (U.S. Ship Management Co.), Sept. 2Chairman Luke F. Wells, James E. Cameron, Educational Director Gerasimos N. Ballas, Deck Delegate Hans J. Gottschlich, Engine Delegate Ronnie Hamilton, Steward Delegate Ramont Jackson. Chairman announced payoff Sept. 10 in Houston. He reminded crew members to be considerate of fellow shipmates. Educational director spoke about STCW requirements and advised everyone to upgrade at Piney Point whenever possible. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. Crew welcomed new contract "with open arms," and noted lots of improvements over old contract. Suggestion made that medical benefits contributions from all companies be equalized. Thanks .given to steward department for job well done, and to entire crew for smooth sailing. Next ports: Houston, Savannah, Ga.; Norfolk, Va., then on to Europe. Seafarers LOB 19 • �SUMMARY-llUAL ·/f,EPfJBt-·~. FOR GREAT LAKES 11111 & IJREDGE PENSION l'lA# thjs·is a summary of the annual.report for the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan.BIN: ' 13"1953878, Plan No. 003, for the period January ll 2000 through De~itiJ~~f31 /2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Be:ge!:'!~ 4:dmin_istration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income -~~~fy:t\d t)f 1974 (BRISA). Basic Financial Statement : :·.>.~~ri~fl~s under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $1,,§42,521. These expenses included $203,934 in administrative expenses and ·$1,438,587 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 291 persons )Vere participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end ofthe plan year, although not :ill of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $23,919,767, a~-0f~mber3l, 2000, compared.to $23,767,126 as of January 1, 2000. During the pian year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $152,641. This increase ·includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is. diffet~nce betweell' the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the .:value of the assets at the begjnning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during : lh~~yeat/I'he plan had a total income of$l, 795, 162 including employer contributions ,<9.t:ii$.4,~5. ~liiM lQ~s~' Qf S(l23,o:m from the sale qf assets, earnings.from · .~:til.f""'. ~t\:~. ~f~l,2421Jll, and u~tted appreciation Qf~s~<#·Qf $490,03.$.,/·· · · are ~:.";: . ....: ' .. ... ;or .. ~ .. ~ ::; ... ~·" ' \ 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. r t- SUMWIARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAll This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, EIN: 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January I, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The annual ;eport has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). . The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the tenns of the plan, Baslu Flnanuial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $17,371,H7 as of December H, 1000, compared to $30,114,364 9.9 of Jruiuary 1, 2000. During the plnn yenr, the phm experienced a decrease in its net assets of$2,6~3,027 . This decrease includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $49,711,653 including employer contributions of $46,394,575, realized (loss) of $(51,729) from the sale ofassets, earnings from investments of $2,170,132, other income of$47,133, and unrealized appreciation of assets of $1, 151,542. Plan expenses were $52,364,680. These expenses included $4,838,931 in administrative expenses and $47,525,749 in benefits paid to participants and bettefltiaries. Your Rights to Addttlonal 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) TralisttttiMs in txttss M 5 percent of plan ttssets; a.nd 4) Fittancii\l information ttnd information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp springs, MD 20746; (30 l) 899-067~. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.45 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 ~hMge, a statemertt of the Msets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator. these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of the~!!! portion~ of the report becau~e the~e portions are fumi:shed 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. Depanment of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. 20 .Seafarers LOG 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 207 46 Full copies of contracts as referred to are avaitabte 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 ranlcs, 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. 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 1 · ation and appropriate action and re , · inv.o luntary. A member should · s 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: EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. SU•WIARY;AllNUAL REPORT . . ··-:~::::~Ii ~cS.:,lf~~-EtnARY PENSION l!LJUl . ._· ./thi;-is i Stimmaey of:th:~:~ anniiaFJ~rf: for .the... MCs Your Rights to Adtutlonal Information . . s~pj}fomentary.Pen,si()rr :P~1,1n;}?IN:.5V6097856. Plan No. 001, :fl.!r O:l.e ·~ti~ );mu~ry' · l:,"~()QQ J~Ql.igh. D¢cember 31 , 2000. . ::~-.ii~. ~ii~l'~~rl: . ~ag· been tiled.with the Pension and "Welfare You ha~e the rfiitii fu receive ~. copy of th~ full awiual repc>rt, or ru;iy part tb~re0f; on ~uest.. T})e items J.iste~ belo\,V . are included in that .reJ)ort: · · · · · · the Emp~Qye!!. ... ·. :: ·. l} Ail atcounian.es report~ · Bt:!.nefiU; At;lwi:qisti~tion, as requited l.loder Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (£RISA). ·;,· ,._,;?:. Basia flllallclal .Statement · Z) · Asieish.etd (odnvestment; Au act~·s statement shows that enough money was con· tributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance. with the T.ransactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and 5) .f'ina9cial infi)rrtiation and infortnlttiOh on payments tO service providers. . 'to obtain a copy of the full annual rcport1 or any part thereof, write or call tbe Board of Trustees of MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, 520lAuth Way, Camp Sprmgs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $6.60 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. lf 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 chat. report. You also have the legally protected right to examine theannu~ al report at the main offiee of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obta.in a copy the us. Department of LabQr vpou p<tyroent of CQpying CQm. Requests to the Department shC'>uld be addressed to: .Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, US. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.j minimum funding standards of.EPJSA. , Washington DC 2021(). 'a!e.pf.o;J4ed Beneftts under the. pfan ·tli,r~·ugh;.a)r_ust· fund. Plan i:xp~os~s wl;l'~ $l;-7.5Q;S6.9. •. Th~~ e;tp®$e.s jncluded . $215,.767 in;1dm)qjstfat~vC. <!:~ellStS-i1nd $i)53418Q2 iJ1 benefits . paid to _partiCipants and b,~~fi.ciiiries~ A tutal of 1.353 persons were participants io or beneficiaries. of the plart at the end of the plan year, although not aU ot these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $9,887,061, as of December 31, 2000, compared to $10.&92,696 as of January l, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $1,005,635. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the vlllue of the plan's asset$ 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 iotal income of $744,934 including realized loss of $(74,006) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $563,270, and unrealized appreciation of assets of $255.670. Minimum funding Standards 3) 4) fi'om December 2001 �SU•MARY ANllUAL REPORT SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACATION FUND FOR SEAFARERS PENSION 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, 2000 throµgp. pecember 31, 2000. The annual report has been filed withlhe Pension and Welfare Bepefits A4.minis~ation1 11s ~¢quired .under the Employee RetirerneilflriCome Seciuity~Act of1974 (BRISA). Your Rights to Addftional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual i:eport: ot any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; Assets held for investment; Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan · 2) 3) ··. · Baslc:·Finaftcfal Statement Benefits !.!-Ildijfthe plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expef!:Ses were $37,191,006. These expenses included $5,819>838 in administrative expenses and $31,371,168 in benefits paid to participants and benefi· ·ciaries. ;Al6taLof16,691 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, :•. alfuough not altof these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. tile .vaiueofplan assets, after subtracting liabilities ~t :~~·: p.Uµi~· 'VBS ·. $57j,993.998, as of December 31. ..... ·< i. assets; 4) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; and 5) Financial information and information on payrnents to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees of Seafarers Pension Trust, 5201 Auth Way~ Camp 'Springs, -MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. lhe:eh~git.o- cover copying' cost& ~J'fi~~.~~.! f:~J~fJh~i~1:f.~~}illl report or 15 cents ·. ; :·zQ()t):; :~mpaTed to $548,875,411 as of January 1, 2000. .. pet· P~g~>~r.,· ~Y: P~.t ~r~Q. ' ". D\Jifug.·the: p'hm year the plan experienced 811 Ul.creasd'1 ~. X,ou:"ill~(i.:• haye•':tbe right to receive from the plan .:':-it$ n~f assets of $27,ll 8,527. ·This inerease . iJlcluM$ : . . u0n;alized appreeiation.and -d~p[ec!a~foxi~¥:the :value .;>( : plan ~:::sets~ that- is.: ,tl~e ·~ifferene~. be~~Jlie.:. ;val~e . of .: ,..•'...e ...",Y. e,:ar·.an.<H . , ,.f,•i,,tli . .· he-:.-v.alue,·:·of ''the,, rnl,an's.' ass,e.·. . ts,.a.t.•. ,e,,. en,~.·o ".· ~h.e : assets)it Jh¢, .Wgi~~ · ~ftp:ej(o~~">Qt:' tlie ~Qst of . as~~~s . ac,q,¥,it~d·: :.4lJtin~::~~e· :y'~at;: Th~·· plan had a to~l inc0.me. ·or $64,309,533 . .including employer contribu· :.t, -h , ,,.,aijfJW1iS.t.htt~~~· oii:request and at no charge, a statement C'~fth¢~ ;is~f$. ~iid "lfabilities of the plan and acoompany·irig noteS-,:'or ·a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a .... N.:Qm. t:.. · th. e;pl.ar.i. admu · ·tt"sttir wpy of the full awrna l .(~po~~ ... :. :- , tor the~e two ~tat~w~n~···and·'~t:coirip~yti)g note$ \vm , be i.nc~u,fod·: as .patfi)fthat report. _ . ,. You 'a lsohave the legally protected right to examine · ti~p~' t>f.$TQ.;1QO.iU:~~·JMlized gains of $5,663.)~0 .fr.q~: ·' ih<Hrnnu~ rqport afthc; main. pffi<;e: i;:;f th~. pl,1,00· (5201 :::t~t.; . $,~l~::::~r •.i~~.~:i:.~, ' earning~ from .::. inv:~mJc.~tf ·of ' "Aittb iW~y, ¢arrip Spnng$, Mo .;;f(p~} a-riff at the U.S. '. :$33i272.2:~7~ ···unicalized appr~c1at{on:~·::'of asset8 of · .Department of Labor: in Washington D.C., or to obtain a ,:$)4,671}104; and other inC{)pl~ 'of$l ;254~-. . copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment . of.copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room. Room N5638, Pension and Welfare .Benefiti'C:X-drriinistration. U.S. · Department of LalJ<?~~ .~Q.9 ?0iii~titifti6ti:Avenue, N.W., Washin~~~;~~:0;~~~~·~ SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WIDNEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN · · April 15 This ill ti summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Money PU'·ofotse Pension Plan EIN 52-1994914, Plan No. 001, for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required -1-t.-...un·d ployeeRetiremeQt Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Slatem Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust fund. Plan expenses were $327,505. These expenses included $156,919 in administrative expenses and $170,586 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 8, 108 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, afler subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $9,981,416, ll3 of December 31, 2000, compnrcd to $6,531,592 a~ of January 1, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in ifo net il55et5 of $3,449,824. Thi5 inorea5e includes unrealized appreciation Is Deadline far SIU and deoreciation 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 asseLs aL Lhe beginning of the year or the cost assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $3, 777,329 including employer contributions of$3,056,542, employee contributions of $71.391. earnings from investments of $751, 164, and unrealized (depreciation) of assets of $(101,768). Your Rights lo Addfflonal Information Scholarship Application You hnve the right to receive 11 copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: L) Art ttccountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment: 3) 4) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; and 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; 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 will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Depamnent of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. December 2001 Farms This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, EIN 13-5602047, Plan No. 503, for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The annual report has been filed with the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $15,967,279 as of December 31, 2000, compared to $15,419,785 as of January 1, 2000. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $547,494. 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 $44,271,291 including employer contributions of $41,841,846, realized (loss) of $(227,941) from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $1 ,606,946, and unrealized appreciation of assets of $1,050,440. Plan expenses were $43,723,797. These expenses included $4,499,904 in administrative expenses and $39,223 ,893 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) Transaction in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 4) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees Seafarers Vacation Fund, 520 l Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $4.65 for the full annual report or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy copying osts. .• from the U.S. Department of Labor. upon peymen Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20210. Four months remain until applications for the SIU scholarship program are due. That reserved for SIU members is in the amount of $20,000 for study at a four-year college or le3ves plentY of time to send university. The other two are for $6,000 each and are away for your application, fill it out, collect all the necessary information and mail it in. But you can't be awarded a scholarship unless you apply. So, before all the holiday celebrations and festivities take up your attention, fill in the coupon below and get a start on the application process. The 2002 scholarship program consists of eight monetary grants to be awarded to three SIU members and five spouses or dependents. One of the three scholarships 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. With the incredibly high cost of a college education, this benefit-available only to Seafarers and their families-is one to be taken advantage of. Don't wait any longer. Fill in the form below and mail it in. r----------------------------------------------------------------------------~ lease send me the 2002 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. P Mariner's Social Security Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ __ Street Address City, State, Zip Code _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ .. Telephone Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ This application is for: D Self D Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 12/01 Seafarers LOS 21 �.. Paul Hall Center Classes .... Government V~ls - Seafarers who successfully completed the government vessels course Aug. 24 are (from left. front row) Wilfredo Rodriguez. Eugenio Lopez, Jerome Smith. Malcolm Holmes, Edwin Fuller. Greg Thompson (instructor), (second row) Richard Striverson, Lance Cuthcember, Charlene Edwards and David James. Upgraders Water Survival - Upgrading Seafarers who completed the water survival class Oct. 19 are (from left, first row) Clifford Taylor, Margarete Carey, Jose Ramon, Harold Gierbolini, Nolan Earl, Mario Ruiz, Brian Jonsson, Paul McClatcher, (second row) Hamdanni Nurdin, Nestor Martinez, George Lammers, Ramon Martinez, David Bernstein, Mark Grabowski, Barbara Smith, George Collier and Joseph Gierbolini. Bridge Resource Management Graduating from the bridge resource management course Oct. 19 are Crowley boatmen (from left) Jeffrey Poulos, Herb Walling (instructor), Frederick Shiferdek and Bobby Boone. ~·~~ - '•..., ~--=~,,,~ ~ ~. . 7' ARPA (Crowley) - Crowley mariners graduating from the ARPA course QG. 9 are (from left, first row) William Smith, Christi Calvert, Huey Wattigney, (s.econd row) Edward Brooks, Lawrence Hoyne. Homer Roberson and George Esponge. QMED - Working their way up the engine department ranks by completing the QMED course Nov. 16 are (in alphabetical order) John Alicea, Sergio Ayala, R1,.1iiell English, William F~a~el, M~lvin Grayson Sr., David James, Richard Johnson, Hussein Kirkland, Dani~I McDonald, Rocky Olds, Eldon Palmer, Carmus Peet, Dwayne Perrin, Jeffrey Pope, GMrge Rose, Terry Santure, Daniel Tapley. Pati Taototo, Gary Torres, Donald Tye, Mark Vidal, Jevon Vontoure. David Watkins and Roman Zarkiewicz. Computer Lab Classes " zz Seafarers LOS Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Earning their graduation certificates for completion of the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course Oct. 29 are (in no particular order) Adam Riley. Elesa Fitisemanu, Chad Hess, Christopher Schneider, Steven Bower, Ian Hindley, Rusty Kaufmann, Nathan Jenkins, Wilbert Hinton, Washington Williams Jr., Timothy Beaugard, Albert Ellis Jr., Pablo Lopez, Mack Pedro, Robert Flesey, Edwin Rivera, Randy Wurr, Michael McFarlin, Jason Graves, Manolo Cruz, Julius dela Cruz, Michael Roman, Matthew Brown, Scott Chorney, Richard Irizarry and Bernardo Bartolome Jr. SIU members Delray Brown (right) and David W. Mitchell proudly display their certificates earned during the week of Oct. 8-12 in the computer lab. Brown, who sails in the deck department out of San Francisco, completed the Computer Basics course, while Mitchell, who sails in the engine department out of new Orleans, completed the Windows 95 Operating System course. With them is their instructor, Rick Prucha. Not shown is Shawn Lewis, an engine department member who also sails out of New Orleans. Lewis completed both the Windows 95 course and the Beginning Excel 97 for Windows 95 course during that week. WeldingMembers of the engine department earning their certificates of achievement Nov. 2 from the welding course are (from left, first row) David Mitchell, Keeper Brown, (second row) Delroy Brown, Buzzy Andrews (instructor) and Frank Thompson. December 2001 _,,/' �Paul Hall Center Classes Basic Safety Training Classes (Kneeling, from left) Edward Hill, Don Butler, Al Hooper, Les Farrell, (standing) Gosal Aldre, Mark Dumas, Rayfield Crawford, Anthony Jackson, Gary Dahl, Scott Chew, Ronny Barrera, Marcus Crumpton and Alfred Gonzalez. (Front row, from left) Carl Schoenbucher, Mike Pierce, Larry Viola, Julio Zabta, Edgar Riascos, Miguel Tirado, (second row) Effrain Sambula, Jack Petrus, Reinaldo Roman, Ora Perkins, Wayne Wooten, Ern~st Terry, Leon Satterthwaite, Normal Skipper and Clarence Verdon. (Kneeling, from left) Nova Langi, Mustafa Malik, Moses Mickens. Elvin Presley McLur~. / 1ouston Morey, (second row) Mike Daras (instructor), Kenneth m~lly, Jose Ortiz, William Moore. Levern McDowell. Roger Martell, Charlie Johnson, Jerry Miller and Charles Kennedy. warrM Sanbula, Juan Rcqui, Jarru~s Vala ~~ua~. BST for G&H Towing boatmen, conducted by instructor Mitch Oakley Michael Garsee, Coy Goodwin , Robert Mclean , Danny Mixon, Roberto Rubio. Gordon Scott, Martin Scott, James Stewart, Kenneth Wall , Earnest Williams and Michael Zwernemann. Ovidio santM, NanMtte Yant, Gilberte> Triassi Jr., Robert Valentine, James Weismcre , Thomas Shepherd, Roy Tyler, Videika Romulaldas , Moses Shaibi, Duane Wurr, Thomas Russell, Charles Sandino, James Sieger and Michael McCarthy. BST for G&H Towing boatmen , conducted by instructor Mitch Oakley - Kevin Casler, Justin Cole, Edward Cox, Timothy Dement, Larry French, Darren James, John Mathews, Claude Murphy, Steven Olsen, Robert Palmer, Joseph Parker, Quincy Parker, Joseph Robins, Adam Simon, Chris Temple, Jeffery Vanderburg, Charles Welker, Stephen Williams and Almanza Martin. .. Robert Pesulima, Louis Mastrototaro, Bruce Miangolarra, Lee Perales, Isaac Newsome, Antonio Martinez, Isabel Miranda, Pedro Basco, P. Music, Gregory Poer, Dennis Middleton, Robert Mullen, William Mallow, David Poree, Bienvenido Pagan, Enrique Nunez, Robert Natividad, Mark Mosher and Dasril Panko. December 2001 Seafarers LOB 23 �.. Summary Anllual Reports MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan, Seafarers Health & Benefits Plan - page 20 Seafarers Pension Trust, Seafarers Vacation Fund, Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan - page 21 NMU Reports - page 10 ometimes, things are going so well, you just have to share it with someone. So it was with Ron S. La Barre, master aboard the SIU-crewed Great Land, who wanted to let everyone know about the terrific steward department on board the Interocean Ugland Management steamship (IUM). "It has been said that the heart of a ship is its galley and that all morale flows from there," he wrote in a letter to the Seafarers LOG with the accompanying photographs. The letter says it all. "Never has this been more evident than on the Great Land. A visitor cannot help but be struck by the happiness, pride and high morale of the crew and officers. "This pride of vessel, this spirit if you will, has its birth in the galley of the Great Land. The steward department under Antoinette Spangler's guidance, continues to be the finest I have ever had the pleasure of working and sailing with. "Recertified Steward Spangler and her staff, Chief Cook Abdul Hasan, SA Betty Thompson, SA Adam Saleh and SA Saeed Shaibi work wonders each and every day. "Our menus run the gamut from Indian food through African dishes-fresh Alaskan salmon and fresh halibut, spicy marsala, homemade enchiladas, African timbales of chicken, polenta with red pepper-ever changing~ always fresh, always outstanding. "Antoinette Spangler is a master baker and makes all our breads, rolls, buns and desserts fresh daily. Be it homemade Recertified Steward Antoinette Spangler and Chief Cook Abdul Hasan work wonders in the galley each and every day. Chief Cook Abdul Hasan also gets the barbecue grill sizzling. cakes or banana splits, there is always something to please your palate at the end of a fine meal. "My hat is off to the galley staff of the Great Land! H No crew member or officer can resist the deviled eggs (above) or a plate of salmon almondine with Thai rice and polenta with peppers (right), some of · the ever-changing selections offered aboard the Great Land Fantasticfuod great weather-it can ~get much better than this! � 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. 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 2001 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES BILL AIMS TO ENHANCE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE USCG’S LOY OFFERS SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO CHALLENGES OF MARITIME SECURITY CORNHUSKER STATE ACTIVATED TO SUPPORT U.S. WAR EFFORT SEN. STEVENS: ENERGY IS NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE NO CHANGE IN REQUIREMENT FOR STCW BASIC SAFETY ITF ADVOCATES LOWERING LIBERIA’S FLAG TAMPA BAY PILOTS UNANIMOUSLY OKAY 3-YEAR CONTRACT CHARLESTON 5 RESOLUTION ‘A TRIUMPH FOR WORKERS’ RIGHTS, FREE SPEECH’ U.S. EXAMINES PORT SECURITY COAST GUARD STEPS UP EFFORTS; BILLS INTRODUCED FINALLY, WORKERS’ RIGHTS CENTRAL TO TRADE PACT GEN. HANDY SUCCEEDS GEN. ROBERTSON AS COMMANDER OF U.S. TRANSCOM EXAMINING SECURITY FOR ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION CIVMARS HAVE OPTIONS FOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS MARITRANS TANKER CREWS RATIFY 5-YEAR CONTRACT HATS OFF TO THE GREAT LAND GALLEY GANG 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 12/01/2001 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. 63, No. 12 2001 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/80a644ea2860a9628afabb3d3a60a272.pdf ad51a5df8d8696188c472bed646afa18 PDF Text Text www.seafarers.org Volume 63, Number 11 November 2001 25 YEARS OF RELIAB LITY eady eserve Force, Ceremonies Recognize Fleet as 'High-Value Sealift Asset' Representatives of government, the military, maritime labor and U.S. ship operators on Oct. 18 praised the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) as a key, cost-effective component of America's national defense capabilities. Ceremonies marking the RRF's 251h anniversary took place aboard the SIU-crewed Cape Wrath in Baltimore. Pictured aboard the ves- sel, with apprentices from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, are (front row) U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and SIU President Michael Sacco; (back row, from left) SIU Port Agent Dennis Metz; SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez; Rear Adm. Edward Fahy, director, plans and policy directorate, U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM); and Rear Adm. David Brewer, commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC). The apprentices are (from left) Jason Varner, Jennifer Senner, Alasha Dixon, Brandon Harrison, Robert Treloar, Kevin Kirk, Joseph Jesnes and Quincy Wilson. Helping the Heroes USNS Comfort Provides Respite For New York Rescue Workers Page3 Sept. 1 Attacks Affect American Classic Voyages - - - - - - l'age 2 AFL-CIO Depts. State Case For Opening ANWR - - - - - - l'age 5 Coast Guard: Port Security Reaches 'AH-Time High' l'ageB �President's Report Rebulldlng The terrorist attacks on America have harmed many U.S. industries, including maritime. That truth really hit home on October 19, when SIU-contracted American Classic Voyages filed a voluntary petition to reorganize through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, much like the nation itself, American Classic is working to regain its full strength. The company will continue to operate the Delta Queen riverboat, with an SIU crew. Michael Sacco Plans are being made to bring back the Mississippi Queen next year. The hope is that September 11 's impact on the U.S. cruise industry (and all others, for that matter) is only temporary. It's important to understand that Chapter 11 is a truce, not a surrender. Basically, it gives a company a chance to operate its business while creditors and courts approve plans to repay debts. It offers an opportunity to get a company back on its feet and rebuild. Additionally, American Classic is hardly alone in its predicament. As reported elsewhere on this page, U.S. layoffs since September 11 have topped half a million. Chapter 11 is a viable option in some cases, including that of Bethlehem Steel, which filed for reorganization four days before American Classic. The SIU, of course, will do everything we can to help our friends at American Classic in returning to full steam. More importantly, the union is eager and available to help all SIU brothers and sisters who are impacted by the layoff. One of the best things about belonging to this union is, there's no shortage of work. We have many opportunities, and I encourage mariners from the American Classic fleets to contact their nearest SIU hall for more information. Please also keep in mind that we offer top-notch vocational training at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., which can help you make the transition from passenger ships to cargo vessels. On a personal note, I thank each and every Seafarer for your professional, mature conduct in the face of the layoffs. As disappointed as we all felt upon hearing the reorganization news, that didn ' t stop the SIU crews from completing your respective voyages and then departing the ships with class and dignity. You have my thanks and admiration. Just as it will take time, patience and hard work to win the war on terrorism, so too will America need sustained, strong efforts to restore our work force . We have no other choice but to succeed. In Praise of the RRF The ceremonies for the Ready Reserve Force's 25th anniversary (see page 3) brought lots of encouraging words from high-ranking offi cials from the government and military. Clearly, there is recognition, at top levels, of the importance of U.S. sealift capability. That includes the need to maintain a strong pool of qualified shipboard manpower-American crews for American ships, supporting our nation in times of war and peace. While the praise for the RRF is well-deserved, it's time to step up efforts to revitalize the U.S. fleet. As I said during the ceremonies, there are indications that our industry stands on the verge of a manpower shortage that could threaten our national sealift capacity. The SIU is doing everything possible to prevent such problems, but we're not in this alone. America learned many lessons on and after September 11. One of them is we can t afford to ignore warning signs. That goes for the health of the U.S. Merchant Marine-a sound~ smart investment for this country s security. 1 1 ' Volumt1 63, Numbt1r 11 November 2001 The SIU on line: www.seafarers.urg The Seafarers L OG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published month- ly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, 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, 520 l 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© 2001 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOS American Classic Voyages Files Voluntary Petition for Chapter 11 Reorganization SIU-contracted American Classic Voyages, the largest U.S.-flag cruise company, on Oct. 19 announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in Wilmington, Del. The move was driven by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 , which have harmed the tourism, entertainment and transportation industries more than any others (see story, this page). Seafarers will continue to sail aboard the Delta Queen riverboat, and the company also announced it is working to reintroduce the Mississippi Queen next year. As this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press, work had been suspended on the two 1,900-passenger Project America cruise ships being built at Northrop Grumman's Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. ''Northrop Grumman will continue its efforts with the U.S. Maritime Administration to obtain guaranteed funding for Project America," the shipyard said in an Oct. 25 new release. "Ongoing work on the program [is] subject to Project America's ability to secure immediate financing for the balance of the contract." American Classic is the parent company of United States Lines, The Delta Queen Steamboat Co., American Hawaii Cruises, and Delta Queen Coastal Voyages. The company said it believes the Chapter 11 process "will allow us to rebuild our business in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and continue our proud tradition as America's cruise line." For now, the reorganization includes shutting down many of the company's vessels-the ms Patriot and Independence, American Queen, Mississippi Queen and Columbia Queen, and the Cape May Light. The result is approximately 2, 150 layoffs, including roughly 1,700 shipboard jobs. SIU crew members from those vessels may call the following toll-free number for information on benefit continuation: 800 252-4674. "We will work with the company in every way possible to get those ships back in operation and to help ensure the continued construction of the new deep-sea cruise ships," said SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. "For the SIU members who were laid off, this union offers many other opportunities to work aboard ship, especially in the deep sea division." Tellez added that the Paul Hall Center's safety school in Hawaii will remain open. "The tragic events of Sept. 11 dealt a devastating blow to our business that has made it impossible to continue our full operations," said Phil Calian, CEO of American Classic Voyages. "We will continue to operate on a much reduced scale to focus on our Mississippi River cruises, which have been the historic core of our company." In August, the company had reported increasing per diems and occupancy on its Hawaii ships, profitable performance on its Delta Queen vessels and that it had successfully reached an agreement with N ortbrop Grumman on the continuation of construction of the Project America cruise ships. In the four weeks subsequent to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C., the company said its gross bookings declined 50 percent, its cancellations increased 30 percent and it faced a weakened cash position with no prospects for additional capital at this time. The company has established a customer information hotline (800 856-9904) and additional information is available on the company's web site at www.amcv.com. Individuals with reservations on future American Classic cruises other than the Delta Queen steamboat should contact their travel agent, their travel insurance company or their credit card company for information about obtaining refunds. ,,_. U.S. Layoffs Top 528,000 The United States economy is expenencmg an accelerated downturn in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Hundreds of thousands of workers have lost their jobs, consumer confidence has plummeted, sales are down at major retailers and companies are scaling back on new investments. Little is expected to change in the immediate future , according to Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who testified Oct. 17 before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress. The Fed chairman indicated that while the fallout from the attacks currently has the economy in a depressed state, he believes the resulting damage will only be short-term and that the country should recover once it gets over the initial shock of being attacked. ''The terrorist attacks have significantly heightened uncertainty in an economy that was already weak," stated a Federal Reserve Board news release, which was circulated shortly before Greenspan 's appearance before the committee. "Nonetheless, the long-term prospects for productivity growth and the economy remam favorable and should become evident once the unusual forces restraining demand abate." Meanwhile, workers across the country- many of them union members--continue to suffer. As of press time for the Seafarers LOG, announced layoffs nationwide had exceeded 528,000. Published reports suggest there are more than 140,000 aviation workers who face current or future layoffs. AFL-CIO research shows more than 260,000 in the transportation and hospitality industries, and another 66,000 in aerospace will join the ranks of the jobless. In New York City, an estimated 108,500 jobs were lost within one month of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, according to the Fiscal Policy Institute. While Congress and the administration floated the idea of a $75 billion economic stimulus package for the national economy, the New York City comptroller estimated Oct. 4 that the attack could cost New York City alone $105 billion in damages and lost revenue By sector, the figures in the box at right show layoffs, which have either been carried out or are projected. ti.s. Layoffs Sector Hospitality tourism, entertainment 132,545 Transportation 128,094 Manufacturing 99,153 Aerospace 66,535 I Communications & utilities 39,840 Service 33,996 Finance, insurance, real estate 15,764 Public administration 7,033 Retail trade 4,968 Other 775 Totals 528,703 ,,,,,, From Front Page to Paster Prints Available to SIU Members Based on suggestions and requests from the membership, the front page of the October issue of the Seafarers LOG is being turned into a poster, with minor variations. The main artwork from last month's front page (a painting by freelance artist Bill Brower, who has worked with the SIU for many years) is the poster's centerpiece. The top features the words, "These Colors Don't Run!" The bottom includes a message about the Seafarers Political Action Donation (SPAD). SIU members who would like to receive a print of the new SPAD poster should send their name and home address to the Seafarers Political Action Donation, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. November 2001 �25 Years of Reliable Service Ready Reserve Force Praised as 'High-Value Sealift Asset' High-ranking representatives of government, the military, maritime labor and U.S. ship operators on Oct. 18 cited the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) as a key, cost-effective component of America's national defense capabilities. U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta served as keynote speaker during RRF 25 1h anniversary ceremonies sponsored by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) aboard the SIUcrewed RRF vessel Cape Wrath in Baltimore. Also weighing in with their support for the RRF were Rear Adm. David Brewer, commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC); Rear Adm. Edward Fahy, director, plans and policy directorate, U.S. Command Transportation (TRANSCOM); Acting Maritime Administrator Bruce Carlton; SIU President Michael Sacco, who also serves as president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD); Capt. Timothy Brown, president of the Masters, Mates & Pilots; and Richard du Moulin, chairman, president and CEO of Marine Transport Corp. In addition to those from the Cape Wrath, a number of other SIU members attended the celebration. Seafarers crew several RRF ships based in Baltimore, as well as cable ships and tugboats. Unlicensed apprentices from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, based in Piney Point, Md., also attended. 'We Know 1her Stand Ready' Mineta recognized unions' and merchant mariners' contributions to the RRF's accomplishments. "The key to the success of the Ready Reserve Force is its use of experienced American ship operating companies which manage the ships, and the skilled and dedicated professionals from maritime labor organizations who crew them," he stated. "America's merchant marine, maritime industries and merchant seafarers have come through for us every time our nation has needed them. We know they stand ready to do so again, whether tomorrow, next week, next year or in the distant future." The secretary said the RRF particularly proved its worth 10 years ago during the Persian Gulf War, when the merchant fleet reliably supplied American military forces for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. "The Cape Henry and the Cape Inscription-the first RRF ships to arrive in Saudi Arabia-along with their sister ships, helped ferry nearly onequarter of the 3.2 million short tons of dry cargo needed to support allied forces in the Persian Gulf." He also noted the effective cooperation that helps spearhead the RRF's viability. "Our industry and labor partners make the Ready Reserve Force a reliable, costeffective source of sealift," Mineta declared. He thanked MarAd employees for their "stellar efforts in service to our nation, especially today, in support of the Ready Reserve Force program." Mineta concluded, ''The RRF has served America well. President Bush, Vice President Cheney SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (right) presents a Seafarers LOG to U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta following the RRF ceremonies in Baltimore. ~ Plf?~Se be advised that SIU headquarters and all . : SIU hiring halls will be closed Tuesday, December 25, 2001 for the observance of . Christmas Day (unless an emergency arises). Nf?rmal business hours will resume the following workday. Na.,,ember 2001 Acting Maritime Administrator Bruce Carlton U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta SIU and MTD President Michael Sacco Rear Adm. David Brewer, commander, MSC MM&P President Capt. Timothy Brown Marine Transport Corp. President Richard du Moulin and I are proud of your accomplishments and determined to give you the tools to continue your exemplary record of service and success." leading to the establishment of reduced operating status (ROS) crews who maintain the ships. ''You cannot 'park' ships and lock them up for 13 years and then expect them to perform," Carlton said. "We aggressively test these ships and ourselves on a no-notice basis." He added, "As we celebrate the success of our RRF, we stand ready to perform the mission of sealift for our armed forces." Steel Bridge Brewer pointed out that the RRF has proved its worth many times since the Persian Gulf War, including during missions to Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia and Central America. But the most vivid image of the RRF he described was that of the "steel bridge" of ships formed by merchant mariners to support U.S. troops during the Persian Gulf War. "During Desert Storm, we literally pushed a steel bridge to the Middle East," Brewer stated. "Ifyou flew over the ocean, you'd see one ship every 50 miles supplying our troops. "Whatever we do as a nation, we must never, ever bum that steel bridge to democracy," he continued. "I say to the RRF, thank God for your service." Fahy relayed comments from Gen. Tony Robertson, conunander of TRANSCOM: "The success of the RRF rests squarely on the shoulders of MarAd, working with our partners in the maritime industry.... You set the pace for defense transportation.... The highly trained men and women who crew the ships are true unsung heroes." Fahy himself described the RRF as "one of our treasured national assets." Carlton noted that everyone involved in the RRF program helps ensure the fleet's readiness by regularly participating in test activations, sometimes unannounced. He said that some of the cbal- · lenges faced by mariners activating vessels for the Persian Gulf War provided a valuable lesson, Shipboard Manpower Sacco and Brown stated that the nation must back its merchant fleet during peace time to help ensure adequate shipboard manpower for the RRF and other civilian-crewed, military support ships. Both pointed to a recent series of articles in the Baltimore Sun which quoted numerous high-ranking officials expressing concern about sufficient manpower for surge sealift. "The merchant marine is vital to this country's national defense, Rear Adm. Edward Fahy, director, plans and policy directorate, TRANSCOM and it's time America started acting like it," Sacco said. "We must never send our soldiers into battJe without knowing-for sure-that we've got the people and the ships to give them every tool they need. Continued on page 5 Ready Reserve Force Facts • . fleet includes 76 government-owned, civilian-crewed ships normally kept in reserve by the U.S. Maritime Administration {MarAd) to meet surge shipping requirements for the Department of Defense. • RRF ships transport materiel to deployed U.S. forces in peace time and war. • Vessels are maintained at 21 U.S. ports near potential military load-out sites. as well as two overseas ports. • Ships can be fully crewed and ready to proceed to a loading site in four, five, 10 or 20 days, depending on activation schedule. • Currently, four RRF ships are in active service as prepositioning ships. Twenty-six others are in reduced operating status (ROS} with four-day activation periods. Twenty-five more have five-day activation schedules~ 19 ships have 10-day activations; and two vessels have 20-day activations. • RRF fleet includes 31 roll-on/roll-off ships, 15 breakbulk vessels, 10 crane ships, nine tankers, seven heavy lift ships, two aviations repair vessels and two troop ships. Source: U.S. Maritime Administration : Seafarers LOB ' 3 �Helping the Heroes Seafarers-Crewed USNS Comfort Provides Respite for NY Rescuers Sooner or later, even the nearly tireless rescue workers in New York City needed recuperation. When those moments arrived, the Seafarers-crewed hospital ship USNS Comfort provided food, shelter and other services to thousands of fellow Americans involved in salvage operations at ground zero. "I didn't care what we did, just as long as we helped. Whatever we could do to help America," stated AB Joseph Lee. "All the people who came aboard were glad to see us. It was really great just to take part in the relief effort." Stationed in Baltimore in reduced operating status (ROS), the Comfort received activation orders on Sept. 11, following the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. The ship arrived at New York's Pier 92 on Sept. 14. During the next two-and-a-half weeks, the steward department served 17,000 meals to guests, and the ship accommodated 2,300 overnight visitors. Also in that time, crew members and medical personnel processed 4,400 pounds of laundry; handled 561 sick-call visits and 14 dental treatments; provided 500 mental-health consultations; hosted 1,359 medical massages given to guests by volunteer massage therapists from the New York area; and gave 227 haircuts. The shipboard staff included 54 civilian mariners and 335 military personnel. The Comfort's availability and its capacity to dock near the rescue site proved invaluable for many reasons. For one, a lot of the rescue workers had nowhere else to stay, because they had traveled to New York from out- side the region. Even those who lived nearby would have had difficulty commuting between downtown and the suburbs, because of severe disruptions to the local transportation systems. Seafarers from the USNS Supply and USNS Spica also helped in the relief efforts. "It brought tears to my eyes, to be honest. The first thing you want is payback. Then, you think of the families, and you 're just glad you 're able to help." - Yeoman Storekeeper Robert Allen Ahead of Schedule When news of the attacks reached the Comfort, crew members immediately prepared for activation, even before receiving orders. The ship was ready to sail by 10 a.m. the next morning-four days earlier than required. As with many of the landbased hospitals in the New York area, the Comfort initially expected to be utilized for treating patients. The vessel is outfitted with 1,000 beds, 12 operating rooms, 80 intensive-care beds and all the other equipment and USNS Comfort In NY Relief • • • • • Ordered to activate Sept. 11. Ready to sail less than 24 hours later. Loaded supplies and personnel in Earle, N.J. Sept. 14. Arrived NY Pier 92 same day. From Sept. 15-30, served 17,000 meals to guests. Housed 2,300 overnight guests. Handled 561 guest sick-call visits and 500 mental-health consultations (among other services). Processed 4,400 lbs. of laundry for guests. vessel Data: • Crewed by members of SIU Government Services Division • Length: 894 feet • Beam: 105 feet, 9 inches • Design draft: 32 feet, 9 inches • Full load displacement: 69,360 long tons • Speed: 17.5 knots • Total hospital bed capacity: 1 ,ODO • Comprehensive surgical capability 4 Seafarers LOG capabilities of a typical large U.S. hospital. At some point en route to New York, word spread aboard the ship that its mission had changed to that a floating morgue. But, when the vessel docked at the U.S. Naval Weapons Station in Earle, N.J. in the pre-dawn hours of Sept. 14 (to load additional medical supplies and Navy personnel), crew members were informed their mission had been changed to supporting the rescue workers. "The unlicensed crew did a good job," stated Chief Mate Jim White. "We basically rolled out the red carpet." Recalling the Scene After the Comfort returned to ROS in Baltimore, several members of the SIU's Government Services Division shared their thoughts on the mission. "When we arrived, we could still see smoke off the stem," said Chief Electrician Pat Brown. "That was the first time I'd ever seen the Statue of Liberty. It was eerie, with all the smoke in the city. It put a knot in your throat." Brown said the crew was "too busy to chat with the rescue workers. We just said hello .... It goes without saying that every American became a real American on Sept. 11. It made everyone realize how precious this country really is." Engine Utility Shawn Brown joined the Comfort in New York, after taking a military flight. "It was busy, to ~ay the least. We did the engine work, plumbing, lighting, pulling lines, securing the ship. We had it from bow to stern," he recalled. Shawn Brown said that when Marines came aboard from ground zero, "You could tell by their expressions and the dust, it looked like a rough time.... The rescue workers looked relieved when they saw us. They were very appreciative of the hot meals. "I felt like a hero since I was actually involved, helping, practically right in the middle of things." AB Joseph Lee said shaking hands with New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani when he boarded the ship provided a highlight. "It was good to take part in the relief effort," said Lee. "All of the people were glad to see us. You could tell the ship was a relief for them." For Yeoman Storekeeper Robert Allen, part of the ROS crew before Sept. 11, arriving in New York proved particularly poignant. Allen resides in Norfolk, Va. but grew up in New York City. ..Personally, whenever I make that trip, I always stand outside (on deck) and look at the Statue of Liberty," Allen noted. "It was a sad experience. A lot of thoughts run through your head-that it can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time. It brought tears to my Continued on page 8 AB Joseph Lee Engine Utility Shawn Brown Letter Offered to Help CIVMARS, Soldiers Wnh Late Fees Due to Mail Curtailment Even before last month's episodes involving anthrax, the head of the military's mail system distributed a letter asking creditors to exempt overseas soldiers and civilians from late fees on payments delayed by the reduced flow of military mail to and from Europe. The letter is signed by Maj. Gen. Kathryn G. Frost, executive director of the Military Postal Service Agency. Soldiers, as well as civilians employed by the military (including CIVMARS), can obtain a copy of the letter at Army post offices, consolidated mailrooms and battalion S-1 sections. They may enclose the letter in correspondence or payments to their creditors. Mail services to Europe already were sharply curtailed following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Services further were disrupted after the anthrax incidents. U.S. military officials caution that the letter itself does not automatically exempt personnel from the late fees. That, they say, is the decision of the creditor. Rather, the letter explains to creditors that the late payment is the result of delays in military mail, and asks the creditor to exempt the soldier or civilian from the fees. "The resumption of mail movement is very slow and in some cases has not resumed," the letter says. "We know that this interruption of mail movement has significantly delayed correspondence between you and our military and civilian Department of Defense personnel." Notice The Military Sealift Command (MSC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration {NOAA) have announced the approval of wage adjustments for crvitian mariners in their respective fleets at the rate of 3.83 percent. Mariners should have seen the increase in their "leave and earning" statements in mid~October. The increase was effective July 1, 2001 and is applicable to base wages and premium pay. MSC West Coast mariners started receiving their increase in August. MSC and NOAA are working on payrolt procedures to make sure mariners receive their retroactive pay about eight weeks from the time they receive their initial increase. llarembel' 2001 �AFL-CIO Depts. State Case for Opening ANWR MTD, BCTD Urge Senate to Okay Energy Policy The AFL-CIO 's Maritime Trades Department (MTD) along with the Building and Construction Trades Department (BCTD) last month called upon the Senate to pass national energy policy legislation that includes the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to environmentally safe oil exploration and drilling. The departments pointed out that in these uncertain economic times, such a national energy policy which includes ANWR exploration would mean hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs for American workers. Estimates range between 250,000 and 750,000 jobs would be created, affecting all parts of the country. The BCTD and MTD realize these new positions would be a tremendous boost for the American economy. In a joint news release, the departments stated, "ANWR can be safely explored and drilled by American workers. The oil will be moved through U.S.-built pipelines. It will be carried aboard U.S.-flag tankers with American crews. It will be refined and distributed in American facilities. And, American consumers will use it. On top of all this, American workers will staff, maintain and service the production facilities in Alaska. "Thanks to improvements in technology, today's workers will be able to explore and drill for oil in a far more environmentally safe fashion than when Prudhoe Bay was opened nearly 30 years ago. The BCTD and MTD remain committed to protecting ANWR's ecosystem and using the least invasive measures possible in its development. "Presently, about 58 percent of America's oil needs come from Labor Federation Warns Of Fast-Track's Perils AFL-CIO President John Sweeney early last month urged the top officials of national and international unions to mobilize in force to defeat "fast track" trade legislation making its way through Congress. Tagging the legislation as "completely inadequate," Sweeney said that while the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2001 (H.R. 3005) mentions the words "labor" and "environment," it falls well short of ensuring that any enforceable standards will be incorporated into future trade agreements. Further, Sweeney said, the bill fails to adequately address any of the key concerns that have been raised during the trade debate over the last several years. Sponsored by Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. William Thomas (R-Calif.), the legislation was referred to Congress Oct. 3 in the wake of the cpt. 11 tragedie i ew or , ashington and Pennsylvania. Supporters of the bill at that juncture said it was needed to help build and maintain the international coalition against terrorism and to help stimulate our struggling economy. Without fast track, they maintained, countries foreign sources. Within a decade without any changes, estimates show that figure could grow to 70 percent. The BCTD and MTD believe development of domestic oil reserves is needed. Exploration of the 2,000 acres within 1.5 million acres set aside in ANWR for development as provided in the House of Representatives bill would permit access to one of the nation's largest domestic sources of untapped oil. This would greatly reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, thus helping to make the nation more secure. "The Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO jointly believe developing ANWR can be done in a way that adds good American jobs, protects the environment and assists the growth of the American economy." would refuse to negotiate seriously with the United States because Congress could change any pact. "We strongly support stimulating the U.S. economy and responding to the tragedies of Sept. 11, but fast track does nothing to achieve either of these aims," Sweeney said following the legislation's debut in the U.S. House of Representatives. "Fast track was controversial prior to the recent tragedies, and it would not have passed in the Congress. "Pursuing the Thomas fast track approach at this time will erode the sense of cooperation and spirit of bipartisanship that we want to see our country and its leaders continue to take-not only on this issue, but on other issues as well," the labor president said. Under fast track, the president negotiates trade agreements and sends them to Congress for approval, but Congress can only vote "yes" or "no" on the overall pacts within a specified period. It can not amend them. Meanwhile, the House Ways and Means Committee on Oct. 10 approved the bill by a 26-13 vote. Undoubtedly, this development has set the stage for an intense and potentially disruptive debate in the House. The same panel earlier rejected a fast track bill offered by Rep. Charles Rangel (DNY), Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) and Rep Bob Matsui (D-Calif.) by a 26-12 vote. Support Given to RRF at 25 Continued from page 3 "A good first step would be expanding the Maritime Security Program," he continued. Left: Unlicensed appren· "Another would be opening the tices from the Paul Hall Center represented the school during the observance. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for development, which will boost the American-flag tanker fleet. We also must maintain the Jones Act and our cargoreservation laws. And we must do whatever it takes to eliminate unfair competition from flag-ofconvenience vessels, which have been called floating sweatshops." He added that in addition to providing billets for mariners, the RRF "also helps keep commercial ship operators involved in the 'fourth arm of defense.' It involves longshore workers who load the vessels, and shipyard workers who repair them. In short, the RRF is a winner." Brown called for "our nation's maritime programs, policies, tax and regulatory frameworks to be adapted to today's shipping environment. To successfully accomplish this, maritime labor, management and the government must Below: SIU members from cth~r During an Oct. 2 conference in Washington, D.C., SIU President Michael Sacco (speaking), who also serves as president of the MTD, describes some of the potential benefits of opening ANWR for exploration and development. Also pictured are (first row, from left) Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham, Teamsters Rep Jerry Hood, Interior Secretary Gale Norton, (second row, from left) MESA SecretaryTreasurer Bob McFeeters, IUOE Pres. Frank Hanley, UA Pres. Martin Maddaloni and Laborers President Terence O'Sullivan. ships and appren. tices from the Paul Hall Center attended the festivities. Pictured (from left) are SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez, Chief Steward McKinley Jones Jr.. SIU Pres. Michael Sacco, ChiM St~ward James Kidd and Baltimore Port Agent Dennis Metz. In a related development, the AFL-CIO on Oct. 21 launched a television ad campaign calling on members of Congress to vote "no" on the fast track legislation, saying it will be divisive and a further drain on the faltering American economy. In addition to the television spots, the 13 million-member AFL-CIO has organized a grassroots campaign including tens of thousands of telephone calls to members of Congress, en "e-activism" campaign, and member-to-member contact throughout the country. The ads are part of the AFL-CIO's continuing educational outreach program to mobilize America's working families around issues central to their lives. At press time for the Seafarers LOG, some lawmakers were pushing for an immediate vote on the controversial legislation. The same type of legislation was defeated in 1997 and 1998 when groups pointed out that despite including hundreds of pages of protections for business interests, the legislation did not include enforceable protections for workers rights and the environment. The so-called North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was pa sed under previous fast track negotiating authority, which expired in 1994. NAFTA has cost U.S. workers hundreds of thousands of jobs; in Mexico, wages have actually fallen and poverty has increased; and the wages of Canadian workers have dropped below U.S. standards. history, right up to the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Mariners helped evacuate survivors from Manhattan, an operation described by du Moulin and others as "another Dunkirk." "Like our respect for the rescue workers, we must focus on the mariners who sail our merchant vessels," he said. He also noted the "effective cooperation of industry, labor and government" in helping drive the RRF. "Of course, that cooperation goes much further back" than just the past quarter-century. The SIU-crewed Cape Wrath, based in Baltimore, hosted ceremonies commemorating the RRF's 251h anniversary. Pictured below are some of those in attendance. come together to s-upport innovative poli~ies and programs that will increase the pool of trained, loyal, active American mariners and that will keep and attract merchant vessels to the United States flag." The final speaker, du Moulin, described the merchant marine's important role throughout U.S. NaJ1emller 2001 Seafarers LOS 5 �...-----------------------,......_..-.....,.______ - - - -- - - - - SEATO Triennial Convention ldentifies Organizing, Political Action as Priorities During their second triennial convention, held Oct. 15 in Piney Point, Md., members of the SIUaffiliated Seafarers Entertainment & Allied Trades Union (SEATU) met to discuss their plans and goals for the next three years, chief among them, organizing new members. SIU President Michael Sacco (who also serves as president of SEATU) welcomed the delegates and noted how far the union has come since its inception six years ago. "When this union gained its charter in November 1995," he stated, "we represented the crew of one small vessel in Alton, Ill. By the time of our first convention, in 1998, we were up to 2,000 members. Today, 3,000 members are covered by SEATU contracts." He noted that while achieving a 50 percent membership growth in the past three years is a great beginning, there is more to be done to expand and grow. Continuing to diversify ts one way to keep the union strong, according to Sacco. One point he stressed to the delegates was that SEATU enjoys the solid backing of the SIU. Its affiliation with the Seafarers International Union gives SEATU members many benefits; chief among them are enhanced political strength, training opportunities and wide-ranging maritime job opportunities for SEATU members. Valerie Lilja, Union Privilege representative, informed those assembled about the cost-saving programs offered by her organization, which was established by the AFL-CIO to offer union members and their families Left: James Hanson, safety director at the Paul Hall Center, talked about safety training available to SEATU members. Below: Following the triennial meeting, SEATU delegates and officials posed for a group photo. Unions tram Here and Abroad Vow Support for Triaa Mariners Representatives of Brazilian maritime and petroleum worker unions artd U.S . sea.faring unions put into effect a bilateral solidarity pact last month in Rio de Janeiro pledging international cooperation to promote fairness, justice and a voice at work for mariners working on U.S.-flag vessels of Trico Marine Services, Inc. In addition, maritime unions throughout Latin America pledged to work in concert to legally convince Trico to cease its anti-union campaign and allow its mariners in the Gulf of Mexico to have a union. First announced in the United States on Aug. 22, 2001, the solidarity pact states, "The Brazilian and U.S. unions call peacefully and lawfully on the customers of Trico not to engage in any further contracts with Trico from this day forward until Trico ceases its anti-union activilies and. upon demonstration of majority support, recognizes the OMU as the Union representing mariners working on the company's U.S. 6 Seafarers LOG Gulf of Mexico fleet and negotiates in good faith a collective bargaining agreement providing these workers all the protections of union representation." Trico Marine operates a fleet of nearly 100 vessels worldwide. The company's primary markets are the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea and Brazil. Mariners in the North Sea and Brazil enjoy the protection of a union contract. Four U.S. maritime unions formed the Offshore Mariners United (OMU) to assist U.S. mariners in their struggle for dignity and respect. Trico Marine operates approximately 15 vessels in the Brazilian offshore market. Most of the vessels are under contract with Petrobras. "Trico operates in Brazil with union crews. Trico operates in the North Sea with union crews. But Trico refuses to allow its crews in the Gulf of Mexico to have a union," David Heindel, secretarytreasurer of the SIU, said in Rio at the pact's announcement. Heindel signed the accord on behalf of the attractive rates on various goods and services. The Union Privilege programs serve as a good example of how there is strength in numbers. Included in the offerings are low-interest credit cards, free and discounted legal services, a scholarship program, student loans, and more. James Hanson, safety director at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (which hosted the convention), talked about the training available to SEATU members both at the school and at on-site locations aboard the gaming vessels. In the past year, he stated, he and other instructors from the school have held training sessions on everything from basic and advanced fire fighting to general safety and first aid awareness to newer classes on ergonomics and bloodborne pathogens. He said he and his staff are working on their schedule for the next year and plan to start with two trips per year on each gaming vessel beginning in March. In addition to the safety and health programs, job-specific training courses were held on-site for shop stewards and delegates and have proven very valuable for members who are taking a more active leadership at work through their union. Leslie Tarantola, SEATU general counsel, spoke about this following four U.S. seafaring unions: SIU; American Maritime Officers (AMO); International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P); and Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA). "For over a year, Trico mariners have sought a union. Trico has responded by firing union supporters, blocking union representatives from visiting ships ... and finding all manner of ways to prevent their mariners from being able to communicate with our unions," Heindel said. "Further, Trico has run a strong campaign of harassment, intimidation, interrogation and pressure to scare mariners away from their aim of having a union." "We live in a globalized world," said Severino Filho, president of the Brazilian Confederation of Maritime and Aviation Transport Workers, Fishermen and Port Workers, which represents more than 200 unions with a combined membership of 1,000,000. "We accept that companies will operate freely all over the world. But we believe in the rights of workers as well Michael Gale, boat delegate from Sioux City, Iowa, presented the reports of the credentials and resolutions committees. SEATU Delegate John Benjamin read the report from the auditing committee to the officials and delegates at the convention. The report from the convention arrangements committee was read by Lawrenceburg delegate Justena Duvall. Valerie Lilja, Union Privilege representative, informed convention participants of cost-savings programs available to them. country's labor laws and how they affect the labor movement. She noted that immigrants have played a vital role in making America as strong as it is today, but that many of these hard workers are undocumented and are afraid to openly and actively seek to JOlll a union. She spoke in favor of a new immigration system-one that works, is fair and protects the American worker. In addition to the push for increased organizing efforts, officials and delegates also agreed that SEATU's involvement in political activities is crucial to its continued existence. Issues such as ergonomics, fair trade, health care, cial ecurity, p itical action and support for maritime are among the union's priorities. Prior to adjournment of the convention, delegates reelected Michael Sacco as president, David Heindel as executive vice president/secretary-treasurer, and Augustin Tellez and Thomas Orzechowski as vice presidents. They were elected to three-year terms. and this is a very strong feeling. Therefore it is impossible to accept that Trico will expand in Brazil when it will not recognize the rights of their North American mariners to be in a union .... One of our basic trade union principles is solidarity and we in Brazil will do everything possible to assist the workers of Trico in the United States." The agreement was signed during a meeting of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) for Latin American affiliates. The conference brought together trade union officials from close to 40 unions representing dock workers, seafarers and other maritime trades workers in 15 Latin American nations. At the conference, the Latin American union representatives adopted unanimously a resolution to "support OMU and the Bilateral Solidarity Pact by taking steps to persuade Trico Marine to end its campaign of intimidation, including any and all steps sanctioned by applicable law which would have the effect of limiting Trico's ability to expand its operations anywhere in Latin America, until such time as Trico Marine recognizes the rights of its employees to organize and bargain collectively through the representatives of their choice." SIU SecretaryTreasurer David Heindel signed the solidarity pact on behalf of four U.S. seafaring unions during a recent meeting in Rio de Janeiro. November 2001 �13 Bosuns Attain Recertification Seafarers Like What They See in SIU, School Thirteen of the SIU's newest recertified bosuns addressed their brothers and sisters and accepted completion-of-training certificates Oct. 8 during the membership meeting at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Finishing the four-week class, considered the top curriculum available for deck department Seafarers, were Tom Arriola, John Baker, William Bratton, Herbert Charles, Emanuel Gazzier, William Henderson, John Nichols, Ron Paradise, Eric Perez, George Perry, Henry Peterson, Fadel Saleh and Thor Young. In addition to their hands-on exercises and classroom work at the Paul Hall Center, the recertified bosuns met at the union's headquarters building in Camp Springs, Md. with representatives from all departments. Through discussions with them about the health and benefits plans, contract negotiation and enforcement, and the Seafarers LOG, the deck department upgraders enhanced their understanding of the many facets that must come together to make the union strong. Besides making complimentary remarks during the meeting about the instruction they received and the training center's staff and facilities, the bosuns collectively lauded the SIU leadership and offered words of ncouragement to the audience's unlicensed apprentices and lfti~ll&s. vii"Trr~')? 11r r,. , ,) Arriola sails from the port of Houston and has been going to sea for more than 30 years. He challenged the trainees to be professional in all their dealings and to always put safety first. "Strive to be professional at all times.'' he said. "You can never go wrong by respecting others. I also ask you to be safety-conscious on the job; be especially alert while docking." After thanking the union officials and membership for his opportimity to attend bosun recertifaation training. Arriola offered the trainees one final piece of advice: "Keep gossip and rumors to a minimum. There's no room for either of them in our profos& sion." Baker claims several home ports, having regularly sailed out of Los Angeles, Tacoma, Wash., Hawaii, Piney Point and Jacksonville, Fla. No stranger to Piney Point, Baker has upgraded six times since starting his SIU career in 1982. "T want to say thanks to all Seafarers who made it possible for me to stand up here today. This thanks is not just to the bosun selection committee," he said, "but also to those who built this union and this school." Baker urged apprentices and upgraders to continue taking advantage of all training opportunities available to them. "You as Senfo.rcr~ will continue lo build this union and this school," he said. Bratton hails from the port of Norfolk, Va. and joined the SIU in 1990 in Houston. He joined his classmates in their common November 2001 Thirteen bosuns completed recertification training Oct. 8 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Shortly after graduating, they joined SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (front row, third from left), SIU Asst. VP Contracts George Tricker (front row, far right) and SIU Plans Administrator Lou Delma (second row, far left) for this photo. Pictured are (in alphabetical order) Tom Arriola, John Baker, William Bratton, Herbert Charles, Emanuel Gazzier, William Henderson, John Nichols, Ron Paradise, Eric Perez, George Perry, Henry Peterson, Fadel Saleh and Thor Young. assessment of the valuable training they underwent and collective words of encouragement they offered to fellow Seafarers. He used his time at the podium, however, to reflect on the tragic events of Sept. 11 and how they affected his class as a whole. In short, he said the events were crimes against all humanity, and he labeled the perpetrators as insane, malicious and cowardly. Charles, one of the two recertified bosuns who sails from acksonville, became a Seafarer in 1987. He has upgraded once before at Piney Point. "I'd like to thank everyone involved in the bosun recertification program," he offered. "Your collective efforts have made it a great success." Charles told the apprentices the SIU has the only school of its kind for mariners in the world and that it affords great chances to develop skills. "The opportunities here are tops," he said. "I urge you to continue taking advantage of them to develop and refine your skills." Gazzier currently sails out of Mobile, Ala. This upgrading trip to Piney Point was his fourth since joining the SIU in 1979. Gazzier last attended the school in March for STCW training. "This union offers everyone the opportunity to make higher pay and secure better benefits," he said, "and I would like to say thanks to everyone who made all of these things possible. God Bless America and the SIU." To the apprentices, Gazzier said that the school provides a great opportunity to receive valuable training. "Take advantage of it now," he said. Henderson is the second member of the class who sails from the port of Norfolk, the location at which he joined the SIU. "I'd just like to thank the SIU leadership and port officials in Norfolk for lhe opportunity they have provided me to be here," Henderson said. "I really enjoyed the training because I learned a great deal about how the union works ... everything from contracts to our pension." He told the apprentices that continuous upgrading is the key to a successful SIU career. "Everyone should take full advantage of the training and skills that are being offered here," he said. Nichols' home port is Houston. He joined SIU there in 1990 and has upgraded at Piney Point three times. Besides being pleased with the bosun recertification course and all it taught him, Nichols was impressed with oth the union officials and school staff. "I can't say enough about how knowledgeable and dedicated the leadership and staff are," he said. "They taught me a lot, especially about union history, contracts and the working relationships between the Military Sealift Command and shipping companies." Nichols said he thoroughly enjoyed being at Piney Point again. "My wife and I, as well as my children, have always enjoyed coming here," he said. "The atmosphere is relaxed and very conducive to learning. In addition, there are many extracurricular activities and historical sites nearby." Paradise is the third class member who ships out of Norfolk. He joined the SIU in 1975 in Piney Point and since then has upgraded six times at the school. "I'm proud to be in this union and glad to have met so many good friends over the years," Paradise said. "I'd like to thank the staff and all the good people I have met here this time and those I am going to meet when I come back." He said he learned a great deal about the political ramifications associated with the workings of the union. "I was very impressed with the talks we had with the union leadership about contracts nnd the nmount of effort it takes to sustain our medical plans, vacation plans, pay and so on." To the apprentices, Paradise advised, "Keep upgrading your skills because you can do anything you want to ... the opportu- nities are out there and they are yours for the taking." Perez sails out of San Juan, P.R. and joined the SIU in the same port in 1988. Attending the bosun recertification class was his third trip to Piney Point for upgrading. "To all my brothers and sisters, I just want to say thanks," he said. "I'm real proud to get recertified. And I realize that it was because of you that this was possible for me." Perez, like many of his classmates, also was pleased to become better informed about the union's contracting process and what it takes to maintain and improve Seafarers' benefits. He encouraged apprentices to seize the training opportunities available at the school and noted "upgrading gives you better skills to be more professional and productive on your job." Perry joined the SIU in Norfolk and currently sails out of Jacksonville. The class marked his second upgrading trip. "This [bosun recertification training] is an achievement that I have worked very hard for over the years," he told those in attendance. "I started with the SIU in 1983 and today I'm getting recertified. "I've sailed with a lot of peo- ple and had a lot of ups and downs," Perry continued. "And I now see what President Sacco means about [the importance of] upgrading. I thank everyone for the help you have given me. I could not have done it without your assistance." Peterson resides in St. Louis, the same location in which he joined the SIU in 1987. "Bosun recertification is the pinnacle of my sailing career," he said, "and I thank the SIU for helping me get there." For those in the audience who had never gone to sea, but look forward to it, Peterson said, "When you go out to a ship, you may meet all kinds of people .... Stay focused and keep going," he said. "Take pride in what you do, take pride in the SIU and take advantage of upgrading opportunities every time they present themselves." Saleh, whose home port is Tacoma, joined the SIU m Seattle. Being selected for the recertification class was the greatest thing that ever happened to him, Saleh said. "I have been sailing since 1975 and it has always been the union that has provided me with employment opportunities through their hard work in the political arena," he said. "I want to personally thank President Sacco and the union leadership for all of their efforts, and the members who have stood ready to answer the call by their show of unity in political action. We can all be thankful for the bright future we will enjoy as a result of our being able to upgrade here at Piney Point." Young also calls Norfolk his home port. This marked his second trip to Piney Point for upgrading since joining the SIU in 1987. "I'm very proud to be here.'' he said. "I want to say thanks to the leadership and all my instructors. I learned about many things that go on behind the scenes that I never knew about, especially that our officials are really headstrong about us keeping our jobs -that's their number one priority and I very pleased about that," Young asserted. Young had a special message for the apprentices. "Treat this union, your career, and the shipping life with the utmost respect and professionalism," he said. "Know your union history, where we came from and where you are going. There are a lot of guys out there-and in here-who went to bat for us, and you ought to know that and never forget it." The bosuns took part in all aspects of firefighting during their recertifi- cation training. Above, class members battle a blaze at the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting School. Seafarers LOG 7 �Seafarer Slater Featured In AFL-CIO Magazine SIU member Kirk Slater, a captain for NY Waterway passenger ferries, is featured in the October issue of the AFL-CIO magazine America@work. Slater is profiled on page 17 of the publication, which features extensive coverage of union members involved in rescue and relief operations stemming from the attacks of Sept. 11. Seafarers aboard NW Waterway boats transported more than 158,000 people from Manhattan during the first 13 hours following the attacks. A few of the boats operated long past midnight, providing help for emergency crews. (For more detailed coverage, see page 3 of the October issue of the Seafarers LOG, or visit the LOG section of www.seafarers.org.) Slater told the federation's magazine that he and other mariners aboard the ferries lately have been keeping an eye out for their regular customers. "You get to know people by their faces. They take the same boat every day. I can't help but wonder about the people I took over there that morning, how many were in those buildings. We're all looking for familiar faces," he said. Coast Guard Port Security at 'AH-Time High' The U.S. Coast Guard last month reported that it has sels, at the discretion of the local captains of the port. implemented "an unprecedented number of maritime • The escort of cruise ships and certain U.S. naval ships in and out of a number of U.S. ports. safety and security measures." • Joint interagency boardings and maritime security "We continue to be at a heightened state of alert and awareness," said Lt. Cmdr. Brendan McPherson, a operations with local, state and federal law enforcement spokesman with the Coast Guard's Atlantic Area head- agencies. As an example of the heightened security, the Coast quarters in Portsmouth, Va. The agency stated that among the most recent safe- Guard reported that in a typical 24-hour period last guards put in place to maintain port safety and security in month, the agency conducted more than 340 maritime more than 360 ports, along 95,000 miles of U.S. shoreline security patrols, conducted 52 vessel escorts and completed 30 air surveillance patrols within the Atlantic are: • 94 security zones, an all-time high, have been region, an area covering 40 states east of the Rockies. Other regulations and security measures implemented established nationwide. •Most commercial vessels bound for U.S. ports are since the Sept. 11 attacks include: Naval vessel protection required to provide 96-hour advance notice of arrival ·zones that provide a 500-yard security zone around U.S. information to the Coast Guard's new National Vessel naval vessels; Authority to control the anchorage and Movement Center. Reporting to the center will streamline movement of any vessel in US. waters; and Recalled the notification process while the longer advance notice more than 2,700 reservists to active duty, and approxiwill allow the Coast Guard and other U.S. law enforce- mately 28,000 Coast Guard volunteers are helping out in non-law enforcement roles, thereby freeing up Coast ment agencies more time to review the information. • Armed Coast Guard boardings of commercial ves- Guard personnel for those duties. Charleston 5 Head to Trial this Month After Release from House Arrest Seafarer Kirk Slater is profiled in .. U)e,f\FL-CIO magazine America@work. Five union dockworkers, known as the Charleston 5, have been released from more than a year-and-a-half of house arrest. In early October, South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon removed himself from the case against the Charleston 5 after attorneys for the dockworkers demanded that he be disqualified for gross misconduct. The case was transferred to a local prosecutor, Walter M. Bailey Jr., solicitor of the First Judicial Circuit, near Charleston. The removal of Condon from the case cleared the way for lifting the curfew. On Oct. 15, with Bailey's consent, Judge Vic Rawl signed the order releasing the men. Seafarer-Tumed-Artist On Jan. 20, 2000, about 150 members of the AFL-CIO International Longshoreman's Association locals 1422 and 1771 in Charleston, S.C. assembled for a legal informational picket to protest the use of a non-union crew to unload a Danish freighter. The dockworkers were attacked by 600 police officers in riot gear. That night, eight dockworkers were arrested and charged with misdemeanors, mainly trespassing, by Charleston municipal police and prosecutors. State Attorney General Condon, an announced candidate for governor, intervened and raised the charges to rioting and conspiracy to riot, which are felonies, and took over the prosecution of the Charleston 5. Although a Charleston judge dismissed these charges for lack of evidence in preliminary hearing, Condon secured felony indictments against the men from a secret grand jury. While they were under the curfew, the dockworkers were prohibited from leaving their homes between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless they were working or at a union meeting. Travel restrictions prohibit them from leaving the state. The Charleston 5 are still scheduled to go on trial the week of November 12. Continued from page 4 calm, determined performance. "The officers did a great job, and the crew really jelled," he said. "We weren't worried at all. Whenever there's a crisis and you work for MSC, that's where you go." eyes. to be honest. The first thing you want is payback. Then, you think of the families, and you're just glad you're able to help." Allen credited the crew with a Credits School, Union For SoHd Foundation Whether an individual Seafarer makes a career of the sea or utilizes the merchant marine as a springboard to a new vocation, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Ed1,1cation stai1ds rtady to help students increase their knowledge while boosting their earning potential. Despite that basic tenet, former Seafarer James B. Carter made an atypical move when he left the industry_ Carter is one of very few students from the Piney Point. Md. facility to swikh from sailing to earning a living Left: Former Seafarer James B. Carter says the union "straightened me out and took care of me." A sample of his artwork (an 18 KT gold and sterling silver brooch) is pictured above. as an artist. Carter graduated from the Paul Hall Center's entry training program in 1978. He sailed for five years, starting in the engine department before switching to the deck and upgrading to AB. But along the way, he had stumbled on another trade that intrigued him_ Working with Bud Adams, who heads up the school's arts and crafts department. Carter developed his previously untapped talent. He made all kinds of jewelry and also continued his education, eventually earning multiple art degrees. Additionally, he taught classes at the University of West Florida. Those activities were precur- 8 Seafarers LOG sors to Carter's biggest step-becoming a self-employed, popular and profitable artist. He is a "studio goldsmith/ ' specializing in cloisonne enamel technique. "Most of my customers are collectors who collect this type of work," he explained_ "It's creativity on demand_" Carter, who lives in Florida, credits the Paul Halt Center and the SIU with helping him become more responsible and focused. "The union straightened me out and took care of me, and I know it has helped others," he recalled_"I didn't have two nickels to rub together when I went to the school .... "Another thing the union did, it gave me so many opportunities to see the world_ Russia, Egypt, West Africa .. .. Plus, I picked up a lot of self-discipline_" Adams said that Carter's success in disparate fields didn't surprise him because "the basis of what we teach is abstract thinking and problemsolving, and those are things you utiliz~ in many different occupations. " For his part, Carter never will forget his days as a Seafarer. "I really enjoyed the time," he said. " When I had the chance to go to Piney Point in 1978, J just said, 'Thank God.' I sailed a lot during my time with the union, and it was great" Steward Rudy Victa prepares lunch for the ROS crew. Steward Utilities Gerald Filkins, Jr. (left) and Gardner Powell put away stores. November 2001 �At the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, plenty of upgrading opportunities are available for steward department members. The school, located in Piney Point, Md. , offers courses in galley operations, advanced galley operations, and certified chief cook/chief steward, among others. The classes are structured so that students may complete certain components or modules in any order, which allows for flexibility in scheduling. Upgrading is an essential part of any Seafarer's career. It helps students stay on top of the latest trends and technology in the maritime industry, and it helps boost individual earning power, too. For more information about the school and upcoming courses, turn to page 21, visit www.seafarers.org/phc/index.html, or call the school at (301) 994-0010. Post-meal cleanup is part of the day's work for Unlicensed Apprentice Abdul Ali. Cook/Baker Cleto Lingong displays some of his doughy creations, includ· ing a culinary tribute to the Statue of Liberty. ABOVE: Upgrader Elston Yu keeps a close eye on his work. LEFT: Robert Johnson gets into the Halloween spirit. HOLD THE ANCHOVIES? Christopher Deluca slices a tray of delicious pizza. Nor1ember 2001 Seafarers LOG 9 �- - - - --- - -- Ret11111ing to Sea In the September 2001 issue of the Seafarers LOG, Walter Karlak wrote about catching his first ship in 1951, the SS Greeley Victory, which was headed to the Persian Gulf. What follows is a continuation of his learning experiences aboard ship and of his seafaring adventures . A fter many weeks on the beach, it was time to ship out again. Besides, my friends were already tired of my sea stories Each day, I would be at the Beaver Street hall before 9 a.m. and would leave at 4:30 or 5 p.m., thinking possibly I could get a pierhead jump (meaning a member gets off a ship at the last minute). As I rode the subway to the hall, I continually thought about how lucky I was to be a Seafarer. Once aboard a ship, there's no hurrying to get to work, no paying for rent or meals, and I got to visit many places I otherwise would never have seen- and get paid. And at the hall, I was among veteran seamen, including some who sailed in World War IL I felt I was among the best- and was proud of it. As each job was called, I'd throw in my shipping card. only to be beaten by full book members-which is the way it should be. Day after day I threw in for jobs as a wiper. And then I finally got one, aboard the North Platte Victory. It was goingwhere else-but the Persian Gulf. I packed my gear and was ready to go. At that time~ there were 32 to 40 crew members, and we had to wait in a long line until our tum to sign the articles (an agreement to sail aboard the ship and return with it). With gear in hand, I boarded the ship in Brooklyn (at 59th Street) and reported to the chief engineer. Two wipers showed me to my bunk (there were three wipers in one room with double bunkbeds). First, I made it a habit of knowing where my fire and lifeboat station was so I would know where to go and what to do when the monthly drills occurred. I then set out doing my routine work in the engine department, assisting the engineers in whatever they were doing. I liked learning how to use all the tools and taking broken machinery apart and putting it back together in working condition. After loading tanks, trucks and other military cargo, we left for Leonardo, N.J. There was a very long pier there, loaded with ammunition. Marine Guards made sure no one smoked to and from the ship, and all lighters and matches were put in a box before leaving the ship and returned when reboarding. When I later thought about it, I realized that credit was seldom given to the longshoremen who loaded the ships. They worked very hard in the holds, securing the heavy cargo, piece by piece. Just think what would have happened if they didn't know their jobs-tanks might break loose in bad weather, most likely going through the ship's side. No te1ling what the results might by Walter Karlak have been. After a few days, we sailed for Naples, Italy. No sooner had we left the States than we three wipers were ordered to paint the entire engine room. The first engineer had a (advance on salary) or at payoff. This continued the entire trip while at sea. But when in port, no one thought about cards anymore. When we arrived in Naples, I went ashore to take pictures. I recall a medieval fort and was awed by how old it was and ~;=::;:::::::::::~ the fact that it was still standing after all the fighting it had been a part of. Here I was, a kid from Brooklyn, seeing what I'd read about in history books, all because the SIU accepted me as a member. After unloading Army cargo and containers of household goods for American service personnel, we specific color code for each sysleft Naples and headed for a tem. Yellow was for lube oil, red small port in Turkey. I and a few was for hot water and the steam crew members took a long train lines were aluminum. Even the ride to Istanbul. It wasn't too bad water cooler was painted-pink. a trip. One of the train's crew It wasn't too bad when we startborrowed a guitar from a passened, but once we passed through ger, and he sang and played the Suez Canal, it was hot, hot, western songs. He was actually hot, and in the Persian Gulf, it pretty good. After the weekend in Istanbul, we returned to the was even hotter. ship and set sail for Port Said, The bilges had to be cleaned out before we painted them, Egypt. It was a short trip to the long which meant crawling over and under hot pipes. breakwater, where we dropped This period at sea was also the hook and waited for more the time when the playing cards ships to form a convoy before entering the canal. As usual, no came out. I was introduced to sooner had the anchor been games I had never heard of. Even the officers played. There dropped, than the bumboats pulled up alongside to sell their must have been three or four wares. An OS named Pete, who games going at one time in the was making his first trip, bought crew messhall. One guy would a bottle of "whiskey," which record the losses of each player, and the winner would be paid turned out to be anything but. Once I heard the high whinwhenever there was a draw Everyone Performs Aboard the Performance ing of the turbines, I knew we were on our way to Karachi, Pakistan. It was music to my ears because it meant we'd get a nice sea breeze instead of the hot, dry weather that the canal offered. Work involved painting, painting, painting all the way. Before we reached Karachi, we stopped at Aden for bunkers (fuel oil). And then, after hitting all the Persian Gulf ports, we headed back for the States, with only port holes and wall fans to cool us off. While in the Gulf, some of the suppers were held on deck. The steward department really did a wonderful job. One engineer said it was so hot, he could fry an egg on deck. Sure enough, in one Gulf port, the eggs were sizzling. Three weeks later we paid off in New Jersey. Shipping was terrific because of the Korean conflict, so I thought I'd make another trip. The first assistant engineer had me take fuel oil soundings with a reel as the ship was taking on fuel. I would drop the weight into a hold and measure how deep it went in. I did it many times and the rod went down easily. But then one time it happened-I could feel something went wrong. I reeled in the weight. When it cleared the opening, oil came bubbling out. I tried to recap it. The oil was warm and thin at first. Then it thickened. By that time the side of the ship as well as the Army trucks and part of the dock had been coated in it. No doubt you figured out I didn't make the next trip. But it was all a great learning experience. And every time I returned from a foreign port, it didn't take much for me to remember what a great country we live in. Right: GSU Ali Abdulla always has a smile for everyone aboard the U.S. Ship Management Co. vessel. Left: Taking a break prior to docking the Performance in Malta are Chief Electrician Rex Bolin and QMED Sammy Montana. Performance crew members thanked Chief Cook Richard Hick5 for the great food he and his department prepared and served during the voyage. 10 Seafarers LOG At the gangway in Algeciras, Spain are AB Sherman Hudson (left) and Bosun J.R. Wilson. AB Tim O'Brien (left) and AB Bennie Spencer wait at the gangway of the ship before disembarking in Algeciras, Spain. November 2001 �Memo Retlects Merdumt Crew's Bravery Captain Recalls Efforts to Scuttle Ship, Rather than Allow Capture by Enemy Editors note: The following text, forwarded to the Seafarers LOG from retired West Coast VP George McCartney, is from an undated memo written by the late Orel Pierson, master of the SS President Harrison at the dawn ofAmericas involvement in World War II. It tells the gripping tale of how the crew-caught in the Far East as Pearl Harbor fell under attack-tried to scuttle the ship so it wouldn't be captured. A much more detailed account of the President Harrison s saga is told in the book "Captives of Shanghai,,, published in 1989. AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Operating Manager American President Lines FROM: Master (Ex.)- SS President Harrison SUBJECT; Loss of Harrison, December 8, 1941 This report is necessarily vague as to exact time and dates as I do not have at hand any data from which I might extract same. Some time late in November 1941 we arrived at Manila P.I. from the Pacific Coast via Honolulu, Suva and the Torres Straits. Here we were informed that we would proceed to Hong Kong whhout discharging cargo and outfit as a transport and proceed to Shanghai to aid in evacuating the U.S. Fourth Marines to the Philippines. Aided in this operation by the room in Manila. The Japanese most certainly knew where we were going and for what reason, or else I have formed a great misconception of their intelligence during the years I have been in contact with them. In fact, I was later informed by the Captain of a Japanese destroyer that "they knew all about our movements." All American ships bound for Chinese ports had been ordered to Manila, and to my certain knowledge all British ships in North China waters as early as December 2"d had been ordered to proceed at full speed to Singapore. Proceeding north from Manila, we again noted heavy Japanese shipping moving to the south. On the night of December 61\ just after dark, we were approached by some sort of a craft which flashed, "stop!" We stopped but as this craft did not come alongside and we were an American ship proceeding upon a peaceful mission, l decided to ignore him entirely and proceed upon our way. As we were faster than this craft we soon outdistanced him. Long afterwards while in a camp in Japan, I learned that this was a small Japanese Naval craft who had stopped the SS Elsie Moeller just before dark and then seeing us coming up on the horizon had left the "Elsie" and proceeded in our direction. The Captain of the Elsiit had left Chingwangtao with a load of coal for Shanghai but had been ordered to make all speed for Singapore instead. He had been told we were bound there SS President Madison we removed rhe and that no doubt he would meet up with Marines and all their equipment and landed them at Olongapo. On December 3"1, we made a rendezvous off the north end of Formosa with four U.S. submarines, and with machine guns mounted ready for instant action and escorted by the subs 1 we delivered thiEI unit successfully at its destinatiort. At this time, it was apparent to all that war was immimmt. We noted, and reported 1 that Japanese Naval units and transports were steaming south in large numbers. On December 4in, we were at Manila once more and on that date were again ordered back to North China, this time to Chingwangtao to evacuate the Peking and Tientsin Legation Guard. The vessel was chartered hy the U.S. Navy on a day-to~ ~y O~$i$ for thi$ purpO$C, We wr;rr; under direct orders of Admiral Hart and were "on the drum" of the Cavite Naval Radio. In other words, we were in constant contact, on a specified frequency and a secret call letter. The only actual orders I ever received were verbal "to proceed to Chingwangtao and bring out the Marines." From the time we left Manila we were entirely on our own, and any subsequent actions taken were entirely of my own volition aided and abetted by my officers and crew who gave me their fullest cooperation, and I have nothing but the us somewhere along the way. Being a China coast skipper and knowing our ships he recognized us. About 2:30 a.m. on the morning of December 7'\ we passed the North Saddles and set course for Shaweishan on the north side of the Yangstze estuary. Somewhere about 3~30 I received a mes- highest praise for their assistance. Consider now the situation in the Far East. Tension was mounting, war or the possibility of it was on every man's tongue, the destination of the Harrison (though it was supposed to be a deep dark secret) was the talk of every hotel and bar November 2001 sage from Cavite that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. The show was on. The vessel was in ballast without a pound of cargo in her. We were in hostile waters, surrounded on all sides by Japanese-held territory or Japan proper. The vessel was completely outfitted for the carriage of troops and if she fell into Japanese hands, could have been loaded and used for that purpose within a matter of hours against our forces in the Far East. I was bound and determined to use every means in my power to prevent this. What to do? I have given some thought to the matter after leaving Manila. The first and obvious thing of course was to try and escape with the ship. Even though this might prove to be a hopeless move, we turned off immediately to the southwest hoping by some miracle we might work our way out through the islands south of Van Dieman Strait, make for the extreme north Pacific and eventually back to some Pacific Coast port. After informing the officers and crew as to what had happened, we started to paint out the stack and superstructure hoping to get on as much grey paint as possible before we met up with any Japanese craft. Being able to make about fifteen-andone-half knots, we had not made many miles when daylight came and with it a Japanese plane with her bomb racks full. She signaled us to stop with a burst of machinegun fire and then after circling us flew off towards another ship that was coming up on the horizon. This ship turned out to be the Nagasaki Maru, a fast twenty-two knot mail boat on the JapanChina run. Apparently, he had been told to tail us and keep us under surveillance while he reported our whereabouts to the naval authorities in Shanghai. I knew this ship well and realized the futility of trying to escape from her. We were in no way afraid of her and as soon as we recognized her we got under way, but try as we would, could not lose her. As often as we changed course, she did the same and stayed on our heels. I thought at one time of ramming her, but she was smart enough to keep well clear of us while still keeping guard over us. Now the problem arose what to do next. l called all my officers together and explained the situation. I pointed out that, as I thought then and still think, with a vessel in a ballast condition and the system of bilge lines and drains, we would never get enough water into the ship to scuttle her in the limited time we would have available. Most of the tanks we could not flood throughout the ship would give her enough buoyancy to keep her afloat, and it would be a simple matter to tow her into port and pump her out. I then pointed to the chart of the China Coast and showed them the many wrecks strewn up and down in this vicinity and pointed out that few of them when once high and dry in these waters were ever floated. My plan, to which they all agreed, was to run for the beach and send the ship up as high as possible at full speed, hoping to accomplish this before any further ships made their appearance. We had nothing to worry about as far as the Nagasaki Maru was concerned (other than her following us) as she was unarmed. We started in the direction of Shaweishan as this was the nearest land and as we approached it I conceived the idea of sending the ship over the edge of it and ripping her bottom out completely. If we could achieve this, the vessel would go down completely and most surely be a total loss. We had provisioned all the lifeboats and had them swung out and the crew standing by for any emergency that might arise. As we approached the island we sighted a Japanese destroyer making toward us under forced draft and the plane again returned overhead. He did not open fire or drop his bombs-the reason, I learned later, they wanted the ship intact. The Captain of the destroyer also informed me that his orders were that if we did not surrender to open fire and sink us so the loss of the Harrison was inevitable, and at best all we could hope to do was to create as much damage as possible. It became a race as to whether we could make the island before the destroyer could intercept us. The Nagasaki Maru had by now turned off as we were getting into shoal water and the destroyer was approaching. Five minutes before we struck, we ordered the engineers out of the engine room, leaving the plant wide open. They had agreed to stay on the job until the very last minute if I would give them time enough to get out before we crashed. The co-operation of Mr. J.C. Smith, Chief Engineer, and his engineers and men made this possible. Shortly after 1 p.m. and making around sixteen knots, we struck the edge of the island in the vicinity of Number One Hatch on the port side. Being thoroughly familiar with the construction of these ships and their sturdiness I knew it would be useless to take the ship in head on. She would only have banged up her bow and most likely backed off and still floated. Several accidents in the past have proved this on vessels of this type. The island is rounded and steep on the side we approached it from. She rode along the edge of the island for a considerable distance, then heeled away over to starboard and rolled off It turned out later we had ripped a hole in her 90 feet long but, unfortunately, she rolled off before reaching the engine room spaces. Not knowing exactly how much damage we had done and whether or not a boiler explosion would shortly occur, I deemed it advisable to get the crew off the ship into the boats. As there were no men in the engine spaces, we shut the steam off by use of the boiler stops on the boat deck and shortly thereafter sent the boats away except for my own with orders to make for the island. We had kept our radio silent until close in, then I gave the operator orders to open up and get a message away as to what we were doing. This message was received and acknowledged, I believe, by a San Francisco shore station. As the boats were getting away I went back to the radio shack and we kept the set going until the power finally died and we had to quit for the lack of power to transmit any further. By now the plane had opened up with his machine gun and was strafing the ship presumably to stop us from using the radio. As there was nothing further we could do 1 we launched the last remaining boat and made for the island. The tide was running strong ebb. the vessel filling fast forward and listing badly to starboard, and at the time we cleared her side both propellers dead in the water. The plane made no attempt to strafe the boats in the water making for the island. The destroyer, run- Continued on page 13 Seafarers LOG 11 �Scholarships Available Through 'Union Plus' APPLY NOW FOR 1 OFB SCHOLARSHIPS TOBE AWARDED IN 2002 Filling out the coupon below is the first step toward pursuing your hopes, dreams and goals for a higher level of education. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college next year are encouraged to send away for the 2002 SIU Scholarship Program booklet. It contains eligibility information and procedures for applying. It also contains a copy of the application form. Eight monetary grants will be awarded next year 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. Once the scholarship booklet has been received, applicants should check the eligibility information carefully to make sure that certain conditions are met. No one can be awarded a scholarship without filling out an application and mailing it to the Scholarship Program by April 15, 2002. Do it today! In this tumultuous market. the idea of paying for college may be enough to concern any parentespecially as the average cost of tuition rises at a rate almost double that of inflation. 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Mariner's Social Security Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Street Address City, State, Zip Code _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ Telephone Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ This application is for: O Self O Dependent Mail this completed form lo Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs. MD 20746 12 Seafarers LOS The application deadline for the 2001-02 school-year scholarships is Jan. 31, 2002. The scholarship application is avail- Revised Tax Laws Offer Options far College Savings FILL OUT THE COUPON P SIU members, their spouses, and dependent children (as defined in IRS regulations) are eligible to apply for college scholarships available through Union Privilege, an AFL-CIO entity. The Union Plus scholarship program, in its 11th year, is open to students attending or planning to attend a four-year college or university, a community college, or a technical college/trade school. 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Seafarers and their dependents are eligible to apply for the scholarship benefit because of the union's participation in Union Privilege's Union Plus credit card program. Having a Union Plus credit card is not a requirement, but one year of continuous good standing union membership is required when the award is made. In addition, the recipient must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college or recognized technical or trade school when the award is issued. Graduate students are not eligible. The scholarship program is funded and administered by Union Privilege and Household Credit Services. The Union Plus credit card program offers a noannual-fee MasterCard with a low variable annual percentage rate. More than 2 million union members carry the Union Plus credi card, which is issued by Household Bank (Nevada), N.A., an equal-opportunity lender. For more information about the card, call 1-800-472-2005. donors maintain control over the assets. With a UGMA, once the beneficiary reaches the age of majority (usually 18), the youngster bas complete control over the account. Additionally, the advantage a 529 plan has over an Education IRA is much greater contribution allowances. Donors may contribute up to $250,000 to a 529 plan while the Education IRA's current contribution limits are $500 per year, slated to rise to $2 000 per year in 2002. Also, there is no limit on the number of people who may contribute to an individual's 529 plan. There are several investment firms that offer the 529 CollegeBound plan. Some are more thorough than others, offering the most investment choices and being the most lenient regarding which expenses and institutions qualify. In any case, the 529 plan is a tremendous benefit. Editors note: This article was 1 submitted by former Seafarer Peter Jablonski, currently a financial advisor at the headquarters of UBS Paine Webber in New York City. He may be reached at 800 635-1983 or by email at: peterjablonski@ubspainewebber.com. This article is l1Q1 meant as an endorsement of the 529 plan by the SIU. Individuals should check with their own advisors for more details. November 2001 �Sumner Assists Relocation Of Japanese Fishing Vessel The Seafarers-crewed USNS Sumner last month supported the U.S. Navy's relocation of the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru. The fishing boat sank south of Honolulu Feb. 9 after being struck by the U.S. submarine USS Greeneville during routine operations. An oceanographic research craft, the Sumner acted as the eyes and ears of the relocation operation's primary salvage vessel, the Rockwater 2. Arriving several months before the operation commenced in the deep water recovery site (DWRS) where the Ehime Maru rested, the Sumner crew conducted a complete bathymetry study (depth measurement) of the entire vicinity. This analysis commenced June 17 and continued in various phases until Aug. I 7. During this period, the crew surveyed the route along which the submerged ship would be moved during the relocation; took conductivity USNS Sumner (T-AGS 61) • Length: 328 feet, 6 inches • Beam: 58 feet • Draft: 19 feet • Displacement'. 4, 762 long tons • Speed: 16.0 knots temperature depth measurements of the area; and collected bottom samples at both the D WRS and shallow water relocation sites (SWRS)-the location where the vessel rested as well as the one at which it would be relocated. In addition, the crew deployed current monitors at both relocation sites to stay abreast of conditions. Finally, they tested an instrument called an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler to measure the area's water currents from the surface to the bottom. The foregoing analysis and assessments were conducted as many times as were necessary to collect the desired data. It would later be used to assure "smooth sailing" for the Rockwater 2 during the actual Oct. 12 relocation. Arriving at the DWRS, the Rockwater 2 deployed cable lines over its sides to be attached to a lifting plate, which previously had been positioned under- neath the Ehime Maru. Once the ning into shoal water, was feeling her way in to am;hor. I landed on the island with my boat crew, including the stewardess, thinking that all was well and all safely ashore_ There I found that one boaL had gone under the quarter and that the port propeller was still slowly turning over, due to steam within the @ngin@ it~@lf not b@ing folly exhausted, and that the boat had been capsized, the crew thrown into the water and three of the men lost. All the others had been picked up by the other boats including Mr. J.L. McKay, Chief Steward. who had sustained several broken ribs. The Chief Engineer was suffering from a dose of fuel oil and from th e shock of being immersed in the icy water. All others were apparently all right. All of the men had climbed to the top of the i~land where the lighthouse is and the light keepers (Chinese) had turned one of the buildings over to them and they had set up a snack bar and were feeding the men. Just as dark came on, which is early at this time of the year in these parts, a Japanese Naval Landing Unit (which is the same as our Marines) from the destroyer landed on the island and made their way to the top, bristling with gun~ and bayoncb fixed. I do not know what they expected to find, but as we had done all we could (however good or bad it was) there was the USNS Sumner and its used its linear winches to crew received a thanks for station and then lined us all up and searched us for weaponswe had none-but anything we had such as money or papers were thrown on the ground and left. The entire crew was then placed under guard on the island and I wa~ taken off to the destroyer where I spent the night. I was taken into the wardroom where I found the officers in a jubilant mood with the radio going full blast, and as I soon learned reports coming in of the sinking of the Prince of Wales, the various ships in Pearl Harbor, ek. Of course. the radio was in Japanese but several of the officers spoke excellent es) and surrendered. First they English and they certainly laid it on. They tr aicd me very kindly, however, and later the Commander made his appeararn;e and, after telling me how easy it would be for Japan to lick the world1 broke out a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black label and treated everybody in the wardroom including myself. Later I was given coffee and rice cakes, a bed was made up for me on one of the settees and I was made as comfortable as possible. In the morning [ was fed the usual Japanese food and they even went so far as to find me a knife and fork to eat with. Around 7 a.m. I was taken on deck- a boat launched and I was told we would return. to the island. The boat, halfway to the island, was ordered back to the ship by a signal-the officer went on board and shortly after returned_ From that moment on their attitude towards me changed entirely-they were curt destroyed the lighthouse radio and abusive, and I spent the bet- nothing left to do but get rid of our guns (we threw the few rev<>lvers we had intC> the bush- llovember 2DIJ1 were atta,hed. the Rockwater 2 President Harrison in WWII Continued from page 11 lines raise the sunken vessel some 90 feet from its deepwater resting place. It remained at this elevation--or very close to it during the transit to the SWRS. And this is where the most vital part of the USNS Sumners mission took effect. The Sumner took the point for a convoy of vessels, which accompanied the Rockwater 2 along its transit route from the DWRS to the SWRS. By referring to its previously collected data, complemented by fresh inputs gathered during the actual transit, the Sumner provided the Rockwater 2 with real-time information about prevailing ocean conditions (bottom profile, depth and current conditions). Armed with this information, the Rockwater 2 could raise or lower the Ehime Maru to match inclines associated with the ocean's bottom profile, and in the process virtually eliminate hazards associated with sudden load shifts or vessel rolls. Although several stops were made along the way, the 14-mile transit went off without a hitch. The final relocation of the Ehime Maru was completed Oct. 14. For its very significant role in the relocation effort, ter part of the next ten days under guard with an officer over me, armed night and day. I am still at a loss to know the reason for their complete about-face unless they realized when daylight came that the Harrison was not the easy prize they expected it to be. As we left the destroyer, she was clearly visible a halfmile away way down by the head and with about a heavy list to starboard. When we got to the island the Japanese officer ordered the entire crew into the boats and back to the ship. Resistance being useless, we carried out his orders and after a hard row boarded the vessel. We found No. 1 hold partly flooded Nos. 2, 3 and 4 flooded into the Upper Tween Deck, No. 5 partly flooded and 12 feet of water in the engine room. After hatches were dry, we were able to relight the fires and get up steam and two men volunteered to relight the fires. Two men vo1unteered to dive into the icy water and open and close the necessary valves to pump out the engine room. We were solidly aground forward but afloat aft. After trying to work the ship off with the engines (which would have no doubt caused her to sink in deeper water) and after breaking a couple of wires trying to pull her off with the destroyer, we suggested the possibility of lightening the ship by stripping her and throwing everything overboard_ The Japanese agreed to this and we passed the word to sabotage everything possible. We threw at least a hundred thousand dollars worth of equipment over the side including motion picrure equipment, pianos, furniture, stores, tarpaulins, hatches and even the strong hooks. When we suggested Bosun Art Cross (on frame), AB Collins Agyemang (center) and Chief Mate Charlie Reina deploy the ship's ADCP transducer assembly. a job well done from Capt. Bret Marsh, supervisor of Diving and Salvage, U.S. Navy Sea Systems Command. The USNS Sumner is unshipping the booms and putting them over, however, they apparently decided it had gone far enough and put a stop to it. Realizing by now that they could not float her without assistance they sent to Shanghai for divers and salvage equipment- at one time they had twelve divers on the job. Then they sent to Japan for the Nippon Salvage Co. and they arrived with a complete salvage unit including a salvage master -a Japanese born in Portland, Oregon and thoroughly familiar -with salvage work. He went at the job in a more scientific manner and after 43 days of diving, patching and plugging they managed to get number one and two holds tight enough so that the heavy pumps could hold the water down . Then by flooding the after holds on the high tide of the month, she floated off and was taken into Shanghai where she was placed alongside the dock and the divers, working inbetween in the slack water plugged the holes enough to eventually get her to Japan and into a dry dock. While on the rocks we faired fairly well for food, but after entering Shanghai the ship's food ran out and the Japanese took over the feeding. We went on very short rations then and I never did get a really full meal again until the war ended in 1945. We lived on the Harrison until the middle of March when the crew was released in Shanghai and the officers sent to a detention camp at Honkew Park. None of the officers were ever released and sixteen of the crew died in Shanghai before the war ended. I was taken to Japan the first of April 1942 to attend. as they one of the seven Oceanographic Survey Ships that is part of the 29 ships in the Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. said, a prize court. I was confined along with quite a few China Coast men in the Sasabro Naval Hall and until the middle of August, no person asked me a single question concerning the Harrison (Japanese I mean) and then one day the Court, consisting of one man and his interpreter. made his appearance and asked me a series of routine questions. They informed me that they thought it would go very bad for me for the damage we had caused. At this time I was the only person in the camp except for four Filippinos and I spent the six longest weeks of my life in virtual solitary confinement, being allowed out of doors only one hour per day. At the end of this time, they returned and asked me the same questions over again, apparently to see if they could trip me up. A few days later I was taken under guard and blindfolded (part of the time) to Zentsuj i War Prison Camp on the Island of Shikoko. This was a mi1itary prison and I was sent there apparently because I held a Lt. Commodore's commission in the U.S. Naval Reserve. I arrived at Zentsuji on November 5, 1942 and remained there until June 23, 1945 when the camp was broken up and we were transferred to N okoroshi Camp in the mountains of western Honshu. The story of my years in prison camps closely parallels that of any American held by the Japanese with all the heartaches, abuses, uncertainties and slow starvation accorded to them in the military prisons. I lost 85 pounds, need I say more. Respectfully, Orel A. Pierson Master. SS President Polk Seafarers LOG 13 • �rs tO the Editor s (Editor note: the Sea/arers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely bas is.) Upgradar Thanks Fellow Students I would like to thank (fellow Seafarers) Brenda Littlefield and Ray Johns for all the help they gave me in my class work at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. I also would like to thank my wife, Linda L. Hoffman, for all the support she has given me and to wish her a happy birthday, which we celebrated Aug. 15 at the school. Lester C. Hoffman Piney Point, Md. Hats Off to Health Plan I want to thank the ladies of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan for all their help in getting my hospital bills paid. I am a retired seaman, and I hope the membership will join me in taking our hats off to the personnel and management of the Plan. They deserve appreciation. Larry D. Rust Houston, Texas Seafarer Shares LessonsLeamed I wish to share with my brothers and sisters of the SIU some lessons I learned, so that no one else has to endure the expense and anguish I experienced. It has to do with avoiding conflicts when on shore leave. While on shore leave in Pusan, (S. Korea), I allowed myself to get into a shoving match in a bar. Although the other guy started it and escalated the problem, I now realize I should have walked away. Hanging around came back to haunt me in ways I didn't foresee. For one thing, it is not a pleasant experience being on the receiving end of a Coast Guard investigation. Don't count on a plea of self-defense getting you out of it cleanly, because chances are it won't. Plus I had to spend a small fortune . . . money I could have put to better uses than giving it to lawyers. So, when you go ashore, don't have an attitude-and don't carry any tool that could be construed as a weapon, even if it's some- thing you may use as a matter of routine in your job. John Cooke Houston, Texas WILL YOU BE SAILING ON FEB. 1, 2002? Yes, I have completed the required STCW training. 0 No, I have not completed the required STCW training. Without STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) and a 1995 STCW certificate, the following unlicensed Seafarers will not be able to sail after Feb. 1, 2002: Bosuns, ABs, QMEDs and FOWTs. {Steward department personnel are not required to possess a certificate.) Also, all unhmited and limited license holders with a near-coastal and ocean endorsement need a '95 certificate. All Seafarers sailing on deep sea or near-coastal vessels must complete BST. Don't wait any longer. Sign up today tar your STCW training. Please contact the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education at this toll-free number: • 1-800-732-2739. 14 Seafarers LOG 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 th 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 boar. 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 hannful 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 be 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 distrimination, 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 bis 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 infonnation, 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. November 2001 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 15, 2001 - *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port . Algonac ,,._:: "";"':",,," '2 ·'Baltimore 4 l 2 _ Gl.KUll 2 l 3 4 4 5 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 1 5 1 1 6 3 11 6 6 6 19 22 16 5 9 7 11 7 3 3 19 19 11 3 2 8 18 1 19 4 10 12 11 2 2 o Honolulu Houston Jacksonville 13 28 31 Mobile 16 New Orleans __New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 22 21 14 2 4 9 16 24 20 227 19 3 14 15 11 5 4 4 11 2 1 13 4 I 12 13 12 127 93 Port ·: ~lgonac ' j;l~ltitn6t~ . · Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile 11 5 9 3 12 6 0 5 14 23 5 1 3 1 0 0 5 5 0 4 4 2 0 0 12 18 8 7 12 6 7 113 106 9 10 32 9 24 17 11 0 10 13 38 11 1 1 9 50 50 418 0 7 0 0 3 0 0 10 24 38 5 1 11 9 67 l 7 3 27 11 3 2 0 0 3 0 6 2 42 ' 0 ',' 21 0 17 3 3 4 0 1 3 13 4 13 21 15 2 3 23 19 8 7 21 203 6 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: December 12, January 16 Honolulu.~............... Friday: December 14, January 18 Houston .................. Monday: December 10, January 14 Jacksonville ............Thursday: December 6, January 10 17 19 Mobile ......3... ~ ...... .. .Wednesday: December 12, January 16 2 7 11 24 7 15 16 11 Boston ..................... Friday: December 7, January 11 Jersey City ..............Wednesday: December 19, January 23 0 2 5 1 Baltimore ................ Thursday: December 6, January JO 5 2 5 147 1 Algonac .................. Friday: December 7, January 11 New .Bedford ..........Tuesday: December 18, January 22 ~ew, Ortei:ins ........... Tuesday: December 11, January 15 New York ................ Tuesday: December 4, January 8 11 Norfolk ................... Thursday:December 6, January 10 12 1 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: December 5, January_9 6 Port Everglades..•.... J'hursday:";Qe¢e~b'er ·{3 ;)m;\uafr l.7: 8 3 8 7 3 0 4 12 12 20 14 10 7 182 165 76 5 2 38 0 35 2 ~-· . ., .. __, ·- -\\- ' - ·. '.'_ ... ~ ·~.•:. :..-::c.: . ·~ . .o 0 :7 1 ,. ":, ··"o· ,.:"· o. 0 l 1 0 2 2 8 0 0 17 17 4 0 10 47 34 111 'l '· l · .6:., ~" ·Jf." :J . 4 1 3 .15 146 :o LOG-A-RHYTHM 5 ""· 0 0 0 6 3 0 3 25 13 58 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 s 3 0 1, 2 ' .·.. 'i' ' o· 0 .... Guam .. 0 Honolulu 6 21 ] ll 4 Houston Jacksonville 1 2 ·: " M4'>hH~(: . ·· · · :::)~!~~- QrJeans .0 4 5 18 17 ·6 18 16 2 10 5 5 33 2 11 1 9 16 7 11 8 6 0 13 9 11 ~4 26 12 10 2 0 Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico 0 0 2 16 5 4 6 3 San.Francisco )::·$~:. ~9µ,ja 6 0 11 8 0 13 1 0 3 2 1 8 0 . ·;.._' 3 2 3 72 37 7 261 81 0 0 0 1 5 2 10 0 13 59 251 0 0 4 3 21 24 27 .. I 6 12 6 . 10 15 50 15 14 55 ·o . 0 0 0 0 0 31 22 1 5 4 3 O· 0 0 1 0 0 0 I 8 5 0 9 30 7 0 13 23 0 79 317 37 26 517 174 940 766 812 0 3 2 2 Tacoma 5 Wilmington Totals 6 13 15 42 180 245 18 89 6 104 528 460 416 420 295 197 0 1 2 7 10 Totals All +"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. Noflember 2001 0 3 24 10 20 4 0 0 2 15 Department§ 10 12 Piney Point .............Monday: December 3, January 7 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 {) 3 ,·:N¢~Yµrk 3 7 0 6 1 Wilmington ~t~~~~ - 13 45 62 21 37 38 24 7 4 2~ Tacoma Po.-t 3 13 tR(~~~~~~~~*~~~~ Wilmington Totals 9 4 0 0 0 5 0 fii. ;:~;:~~1}f; ·~~*11~~~~2~fff?{t'~:;r.g;;;-?i1~; '; :l· 105 2 0 3 6 11 3 5 4 3 3 2 0 1 0 7 5 44 1 2 2 10 4 Tacoma 4 7 3 4 0 12 ... ;5 4 2 3 ·s **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 9 186 114 53 74 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 6 s" ;.~.:~$.t!'touis ·:.-;$~ francfaco .'{St~ L;puis 1 0 2 4 8 18 I ./,NeW. Y<?t~·'<rtf";'~:~~,~~ii',i: :" Totals Port 4 3 4 9 5 3 2 0 .. ·New . Orle~ ..... · ...· lJ . · Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point "XPli~rr~·ttfo" · ;,:. :g~ri-FrahClscd 1 Trip Reliefs December 2001 & January 20IJZ Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Wafers 0 11 10 14 l At Sea by Albert W. Austin Jr. Thought ... I'd go a sailing. Had .. . Nothing more to Yes ... I would do it over. Each and everyday I do~ !was ... Young at the time. My. Age was seventeen. Just .. . Ayoungman. New ... In the Merchant Marine. Sailed ... On every kind of ship. Since .. . That day back then. Doing ... One trip at a time. And ... I'd do it all again! The lifetime ... That I have spent. The years ... I've been away. Why ... Would one do it? You ... Have to go to know. The ocean . .. Is a way of life. The only ... · Life I know. Through ... All the ups and downs. Both .. . Good and bad. A seaman s life ... A good life. Best ... I ever had! AB Albert W. Austin wrote this poem in August while aboard the Global Mariner as it headed to Singapore. Seafarers LOS 15 �Seafarers Inl:ematlollal Union Directory Nml1 monthly S hippi ng A Regi stration Repo rt SEPTEMBER 2001 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel. Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group III Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group ID Augustin TeJlez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters ..- Dean Cori~ey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Kermctt Mangram, Vice President Government Services . - Port DECK DEPARTMENT Boston Houston Harvey, LA Rene Lioeanjie, Jlice President at Large New York Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals ... HEADQUARTERS 5201 Autb Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 {301) 899-0675 10 2 0 11 7 1 0 4 10 3 10 0 5 0 1 0 0 4 0 3 2 6 6 0 1 0 6 0 0 5 0 7 0 4 41 49 11 0 0 0 5 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 1 5 0 17 1 9 42 0 0 0 34 3 0 12 109 4 2 39 0 11 0 16 11 1 9 2 2 59 0 15 199 0 13 ALGONAC 5W St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 Port ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B. Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #lC, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 {410) 327-4900 - BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 ( 617) 269-7877 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 1 0 0 0 2 1 l 0 2 2 5 1 2 1 4 0 0 2 0 4 I / -~o .... -~? 2 2 16 0 0 0 2 5 5 18 0 2 0 5 2 3 0 7 2 107 0 25 8 11 1 0 16 160 128 26 3 0 19 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 89 0 30 2 0 13 0 9 DULUTH 105 Medical Arts Building, Duluth.. MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT BostQn \_- ...-. .. ·,-- 8 0 6 0 0 8 0 0 - 0 0 5 0 7 Houston'··· Harvey, LA New York Norfolk i. ~O.Q ~~(~~~~~ti!~t~~ :t{j.~}{-3:: ·: ;· San Pedro 3 0 Savannah 0 0 0 0 :;0 . 0 HOUSTON -:::.·········· 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX ·77002 (713) 659-5152 Tacoma Totals 0 29 0 0 1 15 0 7 P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E T\11'.1 J~us. Crlsosromo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 · (§7-1) ~?~nso. .' "' uoNOLUl~U . '·:· JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty SL, Jacksonville, FL 32206 . . (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Mor'ltt,omcry St., Jcmy City, NJ 07302 (201) 4~.5-9424 MOBILE N(!;W BEDfORO . . 4S Unfo.n Sc., New ne4fQli;l, MA ~2740 (50&) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Li.pnlco Blvd .. Harvey. LA '70038 (504) 328-7.545 NEW YORK .--:. o:... 1 Boston · 30 4 0 0 3 l 3 0 5 1 2 7 l Norfolk San PedrQ 0 0 0 .- 0 6 l sa.va.nnah 2 0 2 3 0 3 2 18 14 46 112 24 56 Tacoma Totals Tofals All Departments 0 0 0 0 3 ·o 4 2 1 1 5 0 2 0 1 0 16 31 13 0 3 1 14 ... 0 , 0 0 0 18 17 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Houston Harvey, LA New York 0 0 2 2 0 3 4 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 4 .4 . : .0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 9 4 1 83 22 2 :Q .. 9 11 5 111 0 16 2 14 94 92 0 8 0 0 37 16 5 5 0 2 38 2 26 l 0 136 192 131 100 526 397 187 l u3·$ Fourth.Ave., Brooklyn.NY 112.32 ('7'18) 499-6600 : .' NO&ff()LK ":' · L ,' · ·llS Third St., NorfQlk. VA ' ~' -'. 23$1~ PIC-FROM-THE-PAST (75?) 62.2-c 1892 This photo, originally print@d in the May 14, 1954 issue of the Seafarers LOG. was taken the new Penins(J/a Mariner (Waterman Steamship Corp.), one of 35 high-speed ~bo~rd freighters contracted by the gov· 1221 S. ,Aadruw>; Ave., Ft. Lauderdllle, FL 33316 {954) 5:;!2-7984 SAN FRANCISCO 3$0 Fremont St .. San Franciscu. CA 9410.5 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division: (415) 861-3400 SANTUliClt 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave,, Stop J (j~ Santurcc, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 631 l6 (314) 7.52-<;i5QO SAVA NAH - 222'o Bull ~l.. Scmlnnu.h. GA 31401 (~ l1)2U.491& l"ACOMA 34 ll South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 'l72-7774 WILMINCTON 16 Seafarers LOG ernment. A unique feature of the Peninsula Mariner was a specially designed deck structure for carrying aircraft. In the photo at right, Bosun Jim Finnell (left) explains how it works to deck department members (from left) AB Andy Anderson, AB Johnny Johnston, OS John Owens, AB Jimmy Crawford, OM Bo Anderson, OS Jimmy Waldrop and AB Ray Vaughan. The steel framework created a new challenge for the deck department since it had to be lifted from the accordion-type hatch i;;overs, section by section. before loading cargo. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth way, camp Spring~. MD 20746. Photographs will be returned. if so requested. November 2001 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. A captain, a master and a recertified steward are among the 19 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Captain Antonio Colon and Master George T. Decker controlled the helms of vessels in their respective divisions for nearly a half-century, while Recertified Steward Gene Sivley completed the highest level of training available to members of the steward department at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. Including the recertified graduate, 11 of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. Three plied the Great Lakes, and the remaining five navigated the inland waterways. Seven of the retirees worked in the deck department. four shipped in the engine department and eight sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA THOMASE. ARNOLD, 65, started his career with the Seafarers in ' 1969 in the port of Houston. The Georgia nati e ' initial sea oyage was aboard the Sabine, operated by Ship Operators Corp. JOSE A. LOPEZ, 55, launched his career with the SIU in 1970 in the port of New York. Brother Lopez first sailed aboard an Intercontinental Bulle Corp. vessel. Born in Puerto Rico, the steward department member frequently upgraded his skills at the Sill's training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Lopez last worked on Puerto Rico Marine Management's Eli.zabeth. He lives in Pembroke Pines, Fla. ~~~~~__,CHARLES MOLL, 59, began his career with the Seafarers in .. 1967 in the port of New ,, Orleans. Born · in Florida, Brother Moll served in the U.S . Anny from 1964 to 1966. His first ship was Venore Transportation Co. 's Chilore. The deck department member last worked on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Robert E. Lee. Brother Moll makes his home in Destin, Fla. ro Arnold upgraded his skills in 1982 at the Seafarers Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md . A member of the deck department, he last sailed on the Sea-Land Hawaii. Brother Arnold re~ide~ iri Rittggold, Ga. JORGE .E. BERMEO, 57, was born in Ecuador. He started his SIU career in 1969, joining in the port of New York. Brother Bermeo first sailed on Delta Steamship Lines' Del Valle. A member of the engine department, he upgraded his skills nt the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1976 and 1984. Brother Bermeo last shipped on the HxpMitiM1., oper~ted by CSX Lines. He lives in Englewood, N .J. RICHARD N. HATT. 65, started his career with the Seafarers in 1987 in the port of Scuttle. Brother Hatt served in the U.S Navy from 1959 to 1984. The Massachusetts native first shipped aboard the USNS Vindicator. Tho :Jfownrd doprui:ment member last wi;:nt to s«;a aboard Dyn Manne Services ' USNS Pathfinder. Brother Hatt makes his home in Seattle. LARRY A. JORDAN, 50, was born in Charleston, W. Va. He started his SIU career in 1968, joining in the port ·,, of New York. Brother Jordan's initial voyage was aboard aterman Steamship Corp. 's Iberville. The deck Norember 2001 department member last shipped on Liberty Maritime's Liberty Sea. Brother Jordan is a resident of Picayune, Miss. GEORGE E. OBERLE, 66, started his SJU career in 1967 in the port of Baltimore. The deck department member wa~ born in Maryland. He first shipped on a vessel operated by lnlerocean Management Corp. Brother Oberle upgraded hi5 5kills at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1975. He 1ast sailed aboard the cable ship Global Mariner. Brother Oberle calls Baltimore home. sailed on the Young America, operated by A.L. Burbank Co. The engine department member upgraded his skills in 1987 at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Saleh last went to sea aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Robert E. Lee. He currently lives in San Francisco. GENE C. SIVLEY, 64, is a native of Alabama. He started his career with the SIU in 1967 in the port of Seattle. Brother Sivley served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1957. He first sailed on a vessel operated by Anchorage Tank:ships, Corp. A member of the steward department, Brother Sivley completed the steward recertification program at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md . in 1985. He last worked on the Sea-Land Reliance. Brorher Sivley makes his home in Seattle. INLAND JAMESR. AMBROSE, 54, was born in Virginia. Boacman Ambrose started his career with the Seafarers in I 97 6. The steward department member spent his entire career working aboard vessels operated by Allied Towing Co. Boatman Ambrose resides in Hayes, Va. ANTONIO COLON, 57, started his career with the Seafarers in OLEE. POULSEN. 1976 in his native Puerto Rico. Boatman Colon spent his entire SIU career working aboard Crowley Towing and Transportation vessels. A captain, Boatman Colon upgraded his skills in 1984, 1985 and 1995 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. He makes his home in Catano, PR. GEORGE DECKER, 51, began his SIU career in 197 5 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Louisiana, his initial voyage was aboard a Dixie Carriers operated vessel. A master, Boatman Decker frequently upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school. He last worked aboard a vessel operated by North American Trailing Co. He lives in Pearl River, La. JAMESE. JOHNSON, 59, joined the Seafarers in 1982 in St. Louis. Boatman Johnson first shipped aboard a Delta Queen Steamboat Co. vessel. Born in Missouri, he sailed in the steward department and sailed in both the inland and deep sea divisions. Boatman Johnson upgraded his skills at the SIU training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1987. He last sailed on the USNS Denebola, operated by Bay hip Management, Inc. Boatman Johnson calls Sea Level, N.C. home. Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG Denmark. 1949 sen started his SIU career in 1961 . joining in the port of San Francisco. The engine department member initially shipped aboard a Colonial Steamship Co. vesse1. He makes his home in Federal Way, Wash. ANTONIO QUINTANA, 66, is a native of Puerto Rico. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1977, ...........~~ joining in the port of New York. Brother Quintana first went to sea aboard the Overseas Joyce, operated by Overseas Carriers, Inc. The steward department member last shipped on Crowley American Transport's Ambassador. Brother Quintana now calls Kissimmee, Fla. home. ALI SALEH. 63. started his Sill career in 1966, joining in the port of Baltimore. Brother Saleh first HAD DI AHMED,66, began his SIU career in 1969, joining in the port of Detroit. Born in Arabia, Brother Ahmed first sailed aboard Tomlinson Fleet Corp. 's G.A. Tomlinson. The steward department member last worked on American Steamship Co. 's H Lee White. Brother Ahmed makes his home in Dearborn, Mich. MICHAEL J. KORNMEIER, 55, hails from Ohio. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1967, joining in the port of Detroit. Brother Kommeier served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1969. He shipped in both the Great Lakes and inland divisions, first sailing on an American Steamship Co. vesse1. The deck department member upgraded his skills at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1993. He last shipped aboard a Great Lakes Towing Co. vessel. Brother Kornmeier makes his home in Toledo, Ohio. MOHAMED MADHIGI, 64, began bis SIU career in 1989in Algonac, Mich. Brother Madhig1>s first voyage was EDGAR OCKMAN, 48, was born in Louisiana. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Ockman shipped as a member of the engine department. He spent his entire career working aboard vessels operated by Crescent Towing and Salvage Co., Inc. Boatman Ockman resides in Belle Chasse, La. 68. hails from Copenhagen , Brother Poul- . GREAT LAKES aboard the Paul H Townsend, operated by Inland Lakes Management, Inc. Born in Yemen, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Madhigi upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1997. He last worked on American Steamship 's Sam Laud. Brother Madhigi is a resident of Dearborn, Mich. erdl hundred Seafarers and their wives and other guests got under way with a special membership meeting at which Mayor Thomas D'Ale.sandro, Congressman Edward Garmatz and others extended Certified by the NlllB as coUective bargaining agent their congratulations to the men of the SIU for for nine Cities Service making the new building Oil Company tankers, possible. th~ SIU immediately · TUiS MO,J\JTU The new building feacalled upon the compa.f n .f :.f ... .f n tures a modern hiring ny to ent~r negotiations half and meeting half, rr::===================================::;JI for a contract covering the company's unit- JM SJIJ HJST.0 ay .f"' .f ft union offices, cafeteria, 1 1 bar and dance floor, censed personnel. The barber shop, parking lot, contract will culminate pool room and game two years of ·effort by ~=================~ the SIU to obtain union wages, conditions and security for CS seamen. The company began firing crew members by the shipload at the end of each voyage, as the election drew near, but the replacements hired recognized the need for union representation and voted for the SIU. The company's attitude was scored by the 11 NLRB~ • , , it Ill b@hoove~ the employ@r to file objections stemming principally from its own recal· citrance." room, television rooms, shower room and piped music and public address system. 1991 Supporters of a comprehensive energy bill which includes exploratory oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR} will continue to press for the legislation after a vote early last month was unable to prevent a filibuster on the legislation. 1954 With appropriate fanfare in welcoming ceremonies, th~ SIU in Baltimore formally opened the fin~t union h.all In th~ Atl.antl~ .and Gulf Dktrtct .and M~ of the belt of its kind in the country on November 10. Openiog c;eremonles before the throng of sev~ ... On November 1, supporters of the bill fell 10 votes short of the 60 needed to stop an announced flllbwter .•.. U.SAlag ~hipping • interests, including the SIU1 have been seek1ng an opening of ANWR to exploratfon. Seafarers L06 17 �FinafDepartures DEEP SEA Orfano made his home in Geneva, Fla. CLARENCE ANDERSON - Pensioner Clarence Anderson, 58, passed away Aug. 20. He J joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Baltimore. His first ship was an Atlantic Carriers Inc. vessel. Brother Anderson briefly left the Seafarers to serve in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 during the Vietnam conflict. Born in Kentucky, Brother Anderson shipped in the engine department. He last worked on the LTC John U.D. Page. Brother Anderson started receiving his pension in 1999. He made his home in West Virginia. CARMELO ASTE Pensioner Carmelo Aste, 78, died July 28. Born in Italy, he started his career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. The steward department member began receiving his retirement salary in 1978. Alameda, Calif. was his home. SAMUEL BARNETTE Pensioner Samuel Barnette, 74, passed away June 1. Brother Sarn~tt~ join!!d the SIU in 1953 in San Francisco. A native of Tennessee, he first sailed aboard a Michigan Tankers vessel. Brother Barnette shipped in the steward department and last worked aboard the Jeb Stuart, a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel·. e began receiving his retirement compensation in 1995. Brother Rarn@t.ll!! mad@ hi~ ham m Sunnyvale, Calif. HORACE BEASLEY Brother Horace Beasley. 44. died July lj, He began his Cfilt!t!r with the SIU earlier this year. Before becoming a Seafarer, 'Brother Beasley served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Born in Elizabeth. N.J .• he shipped as a member of the engine department. Maersk Line's SSG Edward A. Carter Jr. was the only vessel on which Brother Beasley :§ailed during his career. He made his home in Gretna. Va. EARL J_ BRANNAN Pensioner Earl J. Brannan, 72, passed away July 14. Brother Brannan started his career with the Seafarers in 1963 in the pon of New York. L.lffil<i..-.,......,.=;;;.,,_,...-..;;;i The Alabama native served in the U.S. Army from 1951to19.' B . His initial sea voyage was aboard Alcoa Steamship Co. 's Alcoa Pegasus. The deck department member last sailed on the Sea-Land Express. He began receiving ills retirement pay in 1994. Brother Brannan was a resident of Benton, Wash. HENRY DELL ORFANO Pensioner Hi:nry Dell Orfano, 80, passed away July 24. He started his SIU career in 1944 in Bost0t1 . The engine departL....111--"-"-'-'~~~..__ ment member .started receiving his retirement compem:ation in 197·1. Brother Dell 18 seatarers LOG WHIRL L. GARDNER Pensioner Whirl L. Gardner, 72, died June 16. The Alabama native joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Arrny from 1950 to 1951. Brother Gardner fust went to sea aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Mariana. The steward department member last shipped on a Michigan Tankers, Inc. vessel. Brother Gardner started receiving his pension in 1981. He resided in Fairfield, Ala. JAMES GARNER Brother James Garner, 56, passed away June 29. He started his SIU career in 1977, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Columbia, Mo., Brother Gamer served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1972. The steward department member shipped in the deep sea as well as inland divisions during his career. Brother Gamer first sailed aboard an Allied Towing Co. vessel. His last voyage was on the SPC 5 Eric G. Gibson, operated by Crowley American Transport, Inc. Brother Gamer lived in Norfolk. GILES GLENDENNING Pensioner Giles Glendent'tit'tg1 72 1 died June 9. Brother Glendenning starred his SIU career in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. The Maryland native served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1947 to 1953. Brother Glendenning shipped in both the deep sea and inland divisions during hi s career with the Seafarers. He rrt p a y i Inc. vessel. The steward department mi;mber last sailed on the Santa Magdelena , a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Brother Glendenning started receiving his retirement income in 1987. He made his home in San Francisco. MATTHEW GOLDFINGER Pensioner Matthew Goldfi11ger1 831 passed away June 23. He joined the Seaferers in 1959 in the port of San Francisi...---=:~iilii •~-.EJ co. Brother Goldfinger, a World War II Yeteran, served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. A native of Buffalo N.Y.. his f'lrsr voyage was on Suwanne Steamship Co. 's Company s~ntry. The steward department member last sailed on the USNS Mt. Vernon. Brother Go1dfinger staned receiving his retirement pay in 1983. Buffalo, ,Y. was his home. Pensioner Ezekiel Hagger, 66, died Aug. 4. Brother Hagger joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Houston. Born in Garland, La., the steward department member last went to sea on the Champion , operated by Kirby Tank.ships, Inc. Brother Hagger started receiving his pension in 1998. He resided in Beaumont, Texas. KENNETH HALL Brother KeIUleth Hall 54, passed away June J 5. The Florida native joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother Hairs initial voyage was aboard the Ezra Sensibar, operated by Construction Aggregates. He shipped in both the steward and engine departments. Brother Hall last went to sea aboard an American Service Technology, Inc. vessel. He called Bricktown, N.J. home. JOSEPHIDCKS Pensioner Joseph Hicks, 83, died Aug. 8. Brother Hicks joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. Born in Louisiana, he first sailed aboard a States Steamship Co. vessel. A member of the steward department, Brother Hicks last worked on the Sea-Land Developer. He began receiving his pension in 1986. Brother Hicks made his home in San Francisco. r-~~....-~~---, LEONARD KARALUNAS career in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania native first went to sea aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.'s Mobilian . He shipped as a member of the deck department. Brother Karalunas ' final voyage was aboard Penn Tankers' Ogden Challenger. He started receiving his pension in 1986. Brother Karalunas resided in Kingston, Pa. DAVID KENDRICK Pensione; David lte~ fok-:' t5 ', dted June 21. The Ohio native started his carl!er with the Seafarers in the port of Baltimore in 1960, after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957. His first ship was the Marore, an Ore Navigation Corp. vessel. Brother Kendrick worked in the engine depanrnent and last sailed on the Sea-Land Freedom. He began receiving his retirement income in 1985. Brother Kendrick lived in Retsil, Wash. OLAF LEFSAKER Pensioner Olaf Lefsaker, 82, passed away June 21. He joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Born in Norway, Brother Lefsak.er sailed on a number of deep sea vessels, among them the St. Louis, Transindiana and Charfos10n. The engine department member started receiving his retirement salary in l 981. Brother Lefsaker lived in his native country. Lesnansky called Keystone Heights, Fla. home. FELIX MUNIZ .---;;;/!~,.,....,"""'"-----, Pensioner Felix Muniz, 89, passed away July 10. Brother Muniz joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Born in Puerto Rico, he first sailed aboard A.H. Bull Line's Suzanne. A member of the deck department, Brother Muniz last shipped on the H. Atlantic, operated by Hydromar Corp. of Delaware. He started receiving his retirement compensation in 1976. Brother Muniz was a resident of New Windsor, N.Y. MATTIA OCCHIPINTI Pensioner Mattia Occhipinti, 84, died July 17. A native ofNew Jersey, he started his SIU career in 1970 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Occhipinti first shipped aboard the President Fillmore, an American President Lines' (APL) vessel. A member of the steward department, he last went to sea on the President Grant, another APL vessel. Brother Occhipinti began receiving his pension in 1982. He lived in Daly City, Calif. ~-~~~~~ Pensioner Andrew Lesnansky, 78, died Aug. 23. Brother Lesnansky started his SIU career in l 959 in the port of ""-'-"""""--"'-"'--~~~......... New York. The Mingo Junction, Ohio native served in tbe U.S Arrny Air Corps from 1942 to 1949. His first ship was Calmar Steamship's Lo mar. Brother Lesnansky sailed in the deck department and last worked aboard the USNS Aniaras. He began receiving his pension in 1987. Brother PETER SABAN Pensioner Peter Saban, 91, passed away July 20. Brother Saban started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The steward department member started receiving his pension in 1975. Brother Saban made his home in Oakland, Calif. FRANCISCO SANTANA Brother Francisco Santana, 68, died July 20. He joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Houston. Brother Santana l..d~~=~_Jlllll first sailed aboard the Sea-Land Oakland. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the steward department. Brother Santana last sailed on Delta Steamship Lines' Del Sol. He resided in San Francisco. HARVEYSHERO HENRY OWEN r-All'lll~~--i Pensioner Pensioner ,,,,.,, ..."..-~...-· Harvey Shern, 76, a d away July native of Henry Owen , 78, passed away July 5. He 4- jo!,n ed the ·~ '""=-4!~..-.,~.;;r, ea arers in 1951 in the port of New York. The Norfolk, Va. native first sailed aboard Alcoa Steamship Co. 's G.H Pendleton. Brother Owen shipped in the engine department, last working on Delta Steamship Lines' Def Sol. He started receiving his retirement pay in 1988. Brother Owen resided in Reno, Nev. started his SIU career in 1950 in the port of New Orleans. His first trip was aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Del Santos. The deck department member last sailed on the Fa/con Lady, operated by Seahawk Management. Brother Shern started receiving his pension in 1986. He was a resident of Houston. JOSEPH POZZUOLI AH YOU SOON Pensioner Joseph Pozzuoli, 78, died Aug. 22. 'Brother Pozzu" oli started his SIU career in 194 3 in the port of Baltimore. The New York native first sailed on the Steel Architect, operated by ISCO Inc. Brother Pozzuoli shipped in the deck department and last went to sea aboard the Northern Lights, a Puerto Rico Marine Mgmt. vessel. He began receiving his pension in 1988. Brother Pozzuoli called Baltimore home. Pensioner Ah You Soon, 88, died Aug. 3. Brother Soon · joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of San Franci co. Born in China, the steward department member last shipped aboard the Sea-Land Mobile. Brother Soon began receiving his retirement pay in 1978. San Francisco was his home. ALEXANDER PULLES ANDREW LESNANSKY April 13. Born in Hawaii, he joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. His first ship was the Mankato Victory, operated by Victory Carriers, Inc. Brother Requiso sailed in the engine department, last shipping on the Sea-Land Patriot. Brother Requiso served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1940 to 1946. He called San Pedro, Calif. home. Brother Alexander Pulles, 91, passed away Aug. 11. He joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Baltimore. L....o...,.""""'""'-"".,,......,...c--.i Born in Estonia, Brother Pulles first went to sea aboard Ore Navigation Corp. 's Oremar. The deck department member last sailed on a Michigan Tankers Inc. vessel. Brother Pulles resided in Baltimore. MARCELINO REQUISO Brother Marcelino Requiso, 81, died A,q ~ l q;:, ~.Y. Br ther r GEORGE THORESON Brother George Thoreson, 41, passed away June 12. He joined the Seafarers in 1987. Brother Thoreson first sailed on the USNS Persistent. He shipped as a member of the deck department. He last worked aboard the USNS Stalwart. Brother Thoreson resided in North East, Penn. JOHN VORCHAK Pensioner John Vorchak, 76, died Aug. 6. Brother Vorchak started his career with the Seafarers in 1959, joining in Seattle. A veteran of the U.S . Navy, the Pennsylvania native sailed in all three departments. His final voyage was on the Sea-Land Endurance. Brother Vorchak began receiving his pension in 1990. He lived in Corona, Calif. Continued on page 20 November 2001 �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 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. ENTERPRISE (CSX Lines), July 21-Chairman Jay C. Dillon, Secretary Franchesca Rose, Educational Director Dann G. Manthei, Deck Delegate Mohsin A. Ali, Engine Delegate John E. Coleman, Steward Delegate William E. Smith. Chairman read and discussed minutes from last ship's meeting. He noted receipt of wage increase but requested clarification on budget change by company. He also reminded all members to have TRBs signed. Secretary urged everyone to upgrade at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. and take necessary STCW courses for compliance by Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. Educational director tnlkcd nbout STCW nnd fire fight· ing certificate renewals. Treasurer announced $10 in ship's fund. Some beefs reported in engine and steward departments related to travel arrangements and hotel allowances. New ice machine requested for crew's laundry room. EXPEDITION (CSX Lines), July 18- Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Larry Ewing, Deck Delegate Joseph A. Osorio, Stc;vy(ln;i Delegate Jose Jor&e. Chairman announced payoff July 20 in Jacksonville. He thanked all departments for working well together and talked about merger of SIU and NMU. He also reminded crew member .of ·ITlpOrlance of contributing to SPAD and of gi:tting required STCW training by Feb. 1, 2002. Secretary noted everythini:; going well nnd thrutlccd member~ for liNplng keep hip clean, including separation of plastic items. Educational director stressed need to upgrade ~kill~ a.t Pinc~ Poim facility. Some disputed OT reported by dc~k delegate. Steward department given vote of thanks for very good job. LIBERTY SUN (Libeny Maritime), July 29-Chairman Joseph W. Moore, Secretary Douglas A. Neubauer. Educational Director Samuel M. Addo, Deck Delc~atc Donald L. Davis. Chairman stated that after rooru inspeetion, those leaving in Malta during ship layup should tum in safety gear along with room key. He also added that company will not pay for extra luggage;, Edw;ational director advised crew member~ to atknd upgrading classes at Paul Hall Center and get required STCW endorsements. No beefs of disputed OT reported. Cost of living ~llownncr; rr;ceived aboard ship. Thanks given to ~teward department for job we11 done;, SGT. MATEJ KOCEK (Waterman Steamship Corp.), July 29Chuinmm Angelo J. Urti Jr., Secretary Stephen W. R9th, Educational Director Morri~ A_ Jeff, Engine Delegate Robert C. Hines Jr., Steward Delegate Clarence C. Robinson. Chairman announced payoff Aug. 2 in Jacksonville. Following discharge in Newport News, vessel will enter shipyard for approximately four weeks. Bosun reminded everyone to practice safe working habits during offload and while in shipyard. Secretary said small stores order, in~luding fresh milk, to be received prior to ~hipyard period . Educational director :sugge:sted November 2001 everyone needing basic safety training to comply with STCW be persistent in trying to get into classes at Paul Hall Center. Classes are full, but sometimes an opening appears at last moment due to no-shows. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to increase pension days for all union members aboard Navy vessels. Request made for information about any new changes to insurance policy for members and dependents. Everyone asked to leave room keys on desk, strip beds and have fresh linen in rooms when disembarking at layoff. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. USNS STOCKHAM (Amsea), July 30--Chairman Andrew Barrows, Secretary Stephen Avallone, Educational Director Joseph Jenkins, Deck Delegate William Bratton, Engine Delegate Robert E. Lee, Steward Delegate Debra Gardiner. Chairman praised entire crew for fulfilling their jobs throughout shipyard and cargo-loading period. He talked about arrival in Durban, S. Africa and urged crew members to use caution in pon. Educational director led discussion about STCW 95 . He re iewed ways to obtain nece ary training and stressed its imponance for those wh .wish t continue sailin . Trea~urer reported $275 in ship's fund and asked for suggestions as to how to spend the money. Some di11puted OT rnported in dcok department. Suggestion m~de to get up gym on board ship. ENDURANCE (U.S. Ship Management), Aug. 6--Chairman Romeo L. Lugtu, Secretary Russell B. Beyschau , Educational Director Kenneth Smith. Bosun reported smooth trip and wished everyone a nice vacation. He brought up issue of coveralls. Crew report they are too hot to work in and may be possible sa.fety problem. Requested union officials send lotter to company regarding this matter. Secretary stated great trip with good teamwork in galley. Educational director reminded crew of upcoming STCW deadline. Ship has movie fund from which movies ari: purchased cac;:h trip. Somr; disputed OT reported in engine department. Crew discussed new contract and requested some clarifications. Proposal made for second dryer in crr;w laundry room and new chairs for crew mess and lounge. Thanks given to steward department for good food and ~ervice . Next port: Long Beach, Calif. GUAYAMA (NPR, Inc.), Aug. 19-Chainnan J9seph C. Osvriv, Secretary Gin::t G . Lightfoot, Steward Delegate Ossie D. Statham. Chairman announced inspection Aug. 20 with payoff in Jacksonville the following day. Educational director encouraged everyone to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported . Clarification requested regarding GSU and wiper jobs. Suggestion made to open slop chest aboard ship. Crew member asked to keep noise down on crew declc. Next port~: Jachonville; San Junn. P.R. GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding Inc.), Aug. 12Chairman Michael A. Presser, Secretary Kevin Marchand, Educational Director Chris E. Chambers, Deck Delegate Charles J. Pomraning, Engine Delegate Jacob Teiko, Steward Delegate Sonia N. Felix. Secretary noted ship due in Charleston Aug. 14 for payoff. Coast Guard inspection and fire drills will take place in port. Educational director reminded everyone to get STCW training by first of year. Classes at Piney Point are pretty full, so contact school as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for copies of contract with OSI. Highlights of new contract covered, including vacation time and new benefits coverage for dependents. Clarification requested on rotating out after 75 days. New VCR to arrive in Charleston, S.C. to replace broken one in lounge. New exercise equipment bought by captain apparently off-limits to unlicensed crew. /TB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transportation), Aug. 18-Chairman Stephen J. Argay, Secretary Virgilio A. Donghit, Educational Director C. Price, Deck Delegate Ron Webb , Steward Delegate Brian C. Schmeer. Continuing problem noted with TV reception. Chairman thanked crew members for helping out with separation of garbage, trash and plastic items. Educational director encouraged everyone to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and not to wait until last minute before applying for STCW training. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for option of working 2 months off and 2 months on. Also requested information regarding pension benefit increases. Special thanks given to steward department for good meals. ext port: Jackson vi Ile. Mark A. Flores. Chairman thanked everyone for helping with deck work. He reported payoff Aug. 31 in Lake Charles, La. Secretary noted trip to West Africa was good. Some disputed OT reported by deck department delegate. Suggestion made to look into increased retirement benefits and money for return transportation from foreign trip. Request made A Credit to the SIU From J.W. Bert, master aboard the Ewa (a Matson vessel), comes this photo of Chief Steward Patrick Briggs with a mahi mahi he caught off the ship's stern. "Not only did he catch it," Bert wrote, "he cleaned it and made ceviche out of it. This guy is a credit to the SIU and professional chefs everywhere." The captain and crew say "Thank you, Pat." for water filtration system. New washer and dryer on order which should be put aboard in Lake Charles or Houston. Thanks given to steward department for excellent meals. PACIFIC (CSX Lines), Aug. 20Chairman Lothar G. Reck, Secretary Clancy T. Hennigan, Educational Director Keith Jordan Sr., Engine Delegate Knolly T_ Wiltshire, Steward Delegate Subagio Wibisono. Chairman announced shipping is good and will only get better. He reported on new contract and advised everyone to read LOG, con i Management), Aug. 20--Chairman John J. Wells, Secretary Ronald E. Aubuchon, Educational Director Patrick J _Corle§§, Deck Delegttte Funk E. V6gl~l', Engine Delegate Richard Robertson , Steward Delegate Brian T. McEleney. Chairman thanked everyone for safe tour. Everything going smoothly. Secretary reminded crew members to help keep ship clean and set good example. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point school. "You have to learn more in order to earn more." He also advised them to get STCW training before Feb. l, 2002 deadline. Treasurer announced $1,300 in ship's fund, to be used for videotapes, magazine subscriptions, pool parties and gym equipment. Deck dcpo.rtmont delegate reminded crew of safety factors when working on deck, including wearing ear protection and safety goggles when mixing paint or chemii;;als and wearing safety belt when working aloft. Engine department delegate expressed gratitude to deck department for assistance while tying up ship. He also spoke about hazards of throwing aerosol cans into incinerator. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Mail service aboard ship very slow to and from U.S. Crew complimented steward department for maintaining high standards of SIU and thanked steward department for job well done. "It is a hard job for the steward to keep up the morale aboard ship during the four-month tour. Thank you again." Singled out was Chief Cook McEleney, who puts a lot of effort and extras in every meal. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. OVERSEAS MARILYN (Transbulk Carrier Corp.), Aug. 26Chairman Jmm Cutillo, Secretary supplied with fresh linen. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade skills at Piney Point and be sure STCW and other shipping documents are up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to increase pension payment. Crew members asked to help keep ship cleanincluding trash in crew laundry room and gear locker-as well as room for next mariner. Secretary recognized Aug. 20 as Paul Hall's birthday. Educational director told crew that time is running out to comply with STCW training requirements. Treasurer announced $306 dollars in ship's fund and an equal amount in barbecue fund. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. Crew members happy about SIU-NMU merger. It gives union stronger voice to fight foreign-flag shipping. Suggestion made to relocate gym to more suitable space. Crew thanked steward department for outstanding job. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEALAND FLORIDA (U.S. Ship Management), Aug. 5-Chairman Jose F. Caballero. Secretary Jose A. Rivera, Educational Director Eric D. Bnin, Deck Delegate Steven H. Ledermann, Engine Delegate Seller T. Brvvks. Chairman advised crew members to renew STCW endorsements. After Feb. 1, 2002, you can't ship without them. Secretary thanked all three departments for helping keep ship clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center whenever possible. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. Request made that, in future, crew be informed by e-mail of contract negotiation results. Special thanks given to chief cook and SA for excellent work during illness of steward. Next port: Houston. SULPHUR ENTERPRISE (Sulphur Carriers), Aug. 26Chairman Michael J_ Proveaux, Secretary Tran Nee, Educational Director Wayne F. Gonsalves, Steward Delegate Floyd Bishop. Chairman announced payoff in Tampa, Fla. Secreta.ry reminded those crew members gening off to make sure rooms are clean and removing lint from dryer filter. Request made for ice box in each room. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port Galveston, Texas. PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding Inc.), Sept. 2-Chairrnan Harry G. Champagne, Secretary Paul Sullivan, Educational Director Murray W. Roberson, Deck Delegate William H. Bubrig III, Engine Delegate Roy C. Robinson Jr., Steward Delegate Adolphus C. Young. Chairman noted dues are to be paid in port of payoff. A member can be pulled off ship for non-payment of dues. He also reminded everyone of upcoming STCW compliance deadline- Feb. 1, 2002. Secretary stated stores received in Houston and thanked everyone for their patience. Educational director led discussion about STCW. Crew members expressed desire for satellite dish. Crew willing to raise funds if company meets them half-way. Treasurer announced $60 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New standard agreement received aboard ship. All agreed it looked good and expressed gratitude for pay increase. Suggestion made for change in retirement regulations. Next port: Norfolk, Va. SMT CHEMICAL TRADER (Marine Transport Lines), Sept. 2--Chairman Raymond A. Tate, Secretary Henry Greene Jr., Educational Director Nikolay Entcbev, Deck Delegate Mary R. Bado, Steward Delegate Aristide Langlois Ill Chairman announced payoff Sept. 4. Educational director stressed importance of continually upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $3,800 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications from headquarters regarding payoffs. vacation pay, draws and relief read to crew and posted. USNS ASSERTIVE (Maersk Lines Ltd.), Sept. 8-Chairman Michael R. O'Connell, Secretary Jose K. Sialana. Educational Director Geoffrey W. Bagley, Deck Delegate Walter A. Lichotta Jr., Steward Delegate Marjorie L. Harris. Chairman stated odor of fuel detected in water system during shipyard period and upon leaving shipyard. Testing found no contamination. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vessel to go into ROS for two months. Seafarers LOB 19 "' �Paul Hall Center Classes Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) Graduating from the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course Sept. 28 are (in no specific order) Ashley Nelson , Patrick Kuhn, Jermaine Williams, Angelo Bottoni, Kareem Joseph , Paul Simpson, Brandon Harold, John Herr, Victor Sahagron, David James, Felix Medina, Miguel Hernandez, Daniel Thompson, Jose Cuevas, Christopher Kemper, Brian Manion, Justin Koger, Michael King, Matthew Himes, Oscar Garcia, Delray Brown, Danny Minor, Hanapiah Ismail, Lester Hoffman and Michael Meany. See pages 22 and 23 for additional Paul Hall Center class photos. Weldingcompleting the two-week welding course Oct. 5 are (from left) George Lockett, Arnido Sindac, Nestor Martinez, John Gilston and Buzzy Andrews (instructor). ARPAUpgrading deck bers who completed the ARPA course Sep. are (from left, seated) Scott Welding - Under the in~t(U¢ti¢1'1 ¢f Bully AMraws, this group of engine department members gained weldinQ experience that will help them accomplish basic temporary or emergency tepeir$ while underway on a workboat or barge. Graduating from the course Aug. 1O are {in cilphabetical order) Charle5 Brad5haw, Louis Champa Jr., Richard Grubbs, Mike Kifle, Patrick Mah~r, Lamar Parker, Ricardo Ouinones. Terry Santruce. Christopher Syke~ and Vernon White. operated by Contim1ed from page 18 Great Lakes Towing Co.A member of the INLAND deck depart· ment, Brother Gobrukovich PATRJCK COBBS died July 5. Ite started his cnreer with the Seafarers in 1989. The deck department member sailed primarily aboard Orgulf Trun5port Co. YC66d6. Peoria, I11. was Boarman Cobbs' began receiving --"------his retirement compensaLion in 1984. He lived in Panama City Beach, Fla. home. PETER JONAS Pensioner Peter Jonas, 76, died June DEFINRIVAS 16. Brother Jonas darted his SJU career in 1964, joining in FrMkfort, Pensioner Detin Rivas, 67, died July 14. Boatman Rivas started his SIU career in 1977, joining in the port of Philadelphia. --""'"""'~ Born in the PhiHppines, he served in the U.S . Navy from 1958 to 1977. Boatman Rivas worked primarily aboard Mariner Towing (Maritrans) vessels. A member of the steward depart- ment, he started colleciing his pension in 1996. Boatman Rivas was a rnsident of Vir~inia Beach, Va. GREAT LAKES Mich. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Jonas fir t sailed aboard a Mackinac TrMsport Co. vessel. The Michigan Earning their pletion sept. 14 are (from left. trcnt row) Bernabe Pelingon (instructor), Horace Wood, Roger Stewart, John Meyers, Donald Bridenstine Jr.. (second row) Jose Marrero, Stephen Votta, William Dekker, Howard Hawrey and Brad Wheeler (instructor). native worked in the engine depart- Chief Wawatam. Brother Jonas started receiving his pension in 1990. He resided in St. Ignace, Mich. ARANTIC FISHERMEN PAUL PARISI Pensioner Paul Parisi, 77, passed ,away June 15. The Massachusetts native joined the Atlantic Fisher- men's Union in 1944 in Gloucester, Mass., before it merged with the Pensioner Steve Geibrukovick, 86, passed away Aug. 29. The New started drawing his retirement Jersey m1.tive joined I.he Seaforer:s in 19:6 and sp~nt his ~nti ~ c~reer incom@ in 1984. Brother Parisi lived in Gloucester. Seafarers LOS Gl\IDSS - GMDSS certificates of com- ment in both the Great Lakes and deep sea divisions. He last shipped on Straits Car Ferry Service Corp. 's AGLIWD . Brother Parisi spent his entire career working on fishing vessels. The deck department member STEVE GOBRUKOVICH 20 Bakeman, (second row) Ferdinand Gabuten, Dennis Hurley, Stephen Votta and Michael Daniels. aboard vessels Final Departures Boatman Patrick C6bhs, 33, Dickinson, Robert STCW Medical Care Provider - Completing the medical care provider course Sept. 28 are (from left, seated) Mark Watson, Emmanuel Wabe, Zeoko Nikolic, (second row) Skip McCray, Tracy Reed, Louis Gregoire, Jose Marrero and Ken Graybill. November 2001 �.... ~------------------ ----~---- - -- - - - -- - - - · · sEAFAllERSrPAUt·· HALL .,CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule through the end of 200 I 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 reserva. 'lions should be made/or Saturday. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses oftered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Deck Upgrading Courses y.:A.ble .Searpan. Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler November3 December 14 Welding November24 December 14 Safety Specialty Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Government Vessels November 10 November 24 November 30 December 14 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW Basic Safety November 10 November 17 November24 December 1 December8 ·Decembet 15 November16 November 23 November 30 December7 December 14 December 21 November 11 Novemher24 Course Date of Completion Arrival Date ·::·Course , ~·ta.o,k.er (i.ncllfding ~imulator • Engine Upgrading Courses Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL) * :... ;.steer!'.!¥ a~~~ssments) . (*must have basic ji1l! fighting) November 17 November 16 .. . .. . :~ -:~. / ... "'.:'.~·•·: .> .. }.~~.P~~~,,.(~,. D,R~'J~'!t:.Courses . Ge~er~l ~dtl~~ti6~-·a~~{~~ll~g~"~~~s~~ Jr~'.~~~l~bt~· ~~ ·~e·~~d. I~ addition, basic v:ocari,o.nal suppol! prggrarµ}~ou,rses are offered throughout the year, one week .· iir.il;lrj~o·.·th9 :·:An; ·: Qhlf?P.;::: :F,QWT; . Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water .· Syryiv:~l co~ses; An iptroduction to computers course will be self-study. _ Start Date Date of Completion UPGRADING APPLICATION Name -------~-------------------- Address - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- -- - - - - -- With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty (120) days seatimefor 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 OMED a11olicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard &e ul SZSO with their anplicadon The nayment should be made with a monev order onlv. payable to LMSS. BEGIN DATE COURSE END DATE Date of Birth -----~--Inland Waters Member D Lakes Member D Telephone _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ Deep Sea Member If the following D information is not fill~d out completely. your application will not be proc~ss~d. Social Security# _ __ _ _ __ _ _ Book# Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ Department _ _ _ _ __ _ __ U.S. Citizen; Yes D No D Endorsement(s) or License{s) rt¢w ----------~ Home Port be1d - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - LAST VESSEL: - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - Rating: _ _ __ Date O n : - - - - - -- - - - - - Date Off: Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? D Yes D No SIGNATURE - If yes. class# - - - - - - -- - - - - -- -- - - - - -- - - - Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? D Yes D No If yes, course(s) taken - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: Primary 1anguage spoken 11ovemoe1 2001 D Yes D No CPR: D Yes D No - - -- -- - - - - - - DATE 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 APPUCATION TO: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Admis!lions 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 :studcnt:i in it:i programs or activities. 11/0l Seafarers LOB 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Basic Safety Training Classes Held at Paul Hall Center Photo above and below: Samuel Addo, William Blees Jr., Johny Bolton Jr., Joseph Crandley Jr., Francisco Diego, Edward Ellis, Billy Epps, Clayton Everett, Florencia Farquhar, Allen Faulks, Keith Grandy, Fernando Guity, Johnny Hammock, Mulai Ismail, Gregory Jarvi:s, Shaib Jumil, Lloyd LaBeilch, Ge<:>rge Lavender, Erik Lindgren, Jose MM'$(¢, Mauritio Martine~. William McDonald, Clyde McNatt, Donald Midgette, Elida Miguel, Raymond Natel'lir\ Ar"lgel Pel'e~. Steven Phelps, Delmas Price, Robert Rager, Suzanne Santora, Grant Schuman, William Shelley, Jorge Soler, Thomas Stephens, Roger Stewart, Justin Valencia Rodriguez, Stephen V~tt~ . R~y w~rrAt\ Rudy wattimAru1 , Stev~ Wells, Michael Wende, Ralph Wical, Paul Will~ and Bruce Wright James Reily, Everett Watkins, LaRue Wilkinson, Mark Stewart, Mick Hall, Christopher Janics, Don Tagart, Capt. Bill Turner, David Stillis, Jonathan Weaver, Larry Vouga , Greg Tojong, David Vega, Michael Zoabi. J.O. Willis. Marcelo Solano, Wilfredo Rice. Lionel Taylor, Michael Watson, Terry White and Edwin Taylor. Robert Neal, Alexander Nicholson, Rubin Mitchell, Ralph Moore, John Mensah, Jacob Matthew, Francisco Miranda, Samuel Norteye, Juan Mamaril, William Lowery, James O'Meara, Abad Martinez, Justino Martinez, James Murphy, Bruce Milburn, Ali Mohsin, Eric Manley, Julius Mathias and Rickey Mason. William Dize, Catalino Diaz, Samuel Bracero, David Claypool, John Day, Bgnjamine Cruz, Leo Bonser, Todd Desrosiers, Karmen Crawford, Gary Clark, Gray ! Bruber, Dale Beard and Josef Dudas. I !' I Ali Amran, Ismael Castillo, Flavio Castillo, Mario Bernardez, Joselito Antonio, Roberto Botin, Romeo Azcarate. Bernard Burns, Gertrudis Arzu, Juan Cantalejo, Ar"lthony Brooks, Carlos Castillo, Alex Cheek, Oscar Castillo, William Buhrig Ill, Randolph Bolling, Howard Blake, William Bunch, James Atwell and Martin Allred. Keith D1.1nnaverit, Jeffrey Fi~lds , John Emrich, Hubert Joseph , David Gannoun. Victorino Echague, Macie GrabOwski, Greg Johnson, MarK Godbold, Yuano lsril, Oscar Garcia, John Grosskurt II and Edilberto Guerrero. • Robert Pagan Jr. , Pablo Lopez, Richard McEvoy, Eduardo Munizaga, James McParlaM, Nelson Powers . John Lamprecht. Gregory Melvin, George Lockett, Lon Piner, snane Parrish and 9asil Messer. 22 seatarers LO& W~ldcn Heblich Jr., Melvin Kerns. Carey Heinz. Andy lliscupidez, Jamal Kassim, Rudolph Lopez, Ronald Kitlas, Timothy Hallett. Justo Lacayo, Julio Guity, Julio Guzman, Darryl Jackson, James Jerscheid. Melvin Guerrero. Muslim Khan , Roderick Hall, Amir Kasim and Gloria Holmes. NoJ1embel' 2001 �Paul Hall Center Classes Rubin Casin Jr., Alexander Campbell, Ronald Charles, Jose c1rmer, Randall Brown. Nagmadeen Abdo, Jose Adames, TMrM5 Fra~er. Jeanette Bosworth. Ali Hussein, Larry Adbrous, Stanley Daranda, Robert Albers, James Francis, Terry Bass, Julius Ge>pelend. Albert Alexander. Ngol Allen, Eric Berry, Stephen Castle, John Barcroft. Kenneth Carruth and Lincoln McRae Ill. ., Basic Safety Training Classes Held at Paul Hall Center Kenneth Adams, Efrain Collazo, Anthony Bach, Donte Martin, Ardale Crim, Charlie Carlson, Gregory Carroll, Joseph Bonys, Abdo Ashariki, Sterling Adams, Jesley Callum, Victor Chance, Robert Borchester, Blaga Mircea, Adonis Ard Sr., Nestor Agcaoili, Ernie Aguinaldo, Bryan Patterson, Franklin Coburn, Hussan Bouqfa, James Buchowski, Timothy Dally, Roderick Bright, ~---o:::::;•-"""lilf=""..,..,..,..,,,.....,..,,~~,,..,,,..,...,..,,,,,.,....,.,,.. Anthony Brown, Willie Clemmons and Ramon Camacho. Raynaldo Ramirez, Louis Robinson, Hussain Saleh, DeJesus Santiago, Gloria Shaprio, Grant Shipley, Arnido Sindac, Glenn Snow, Edward Sosa, Stanley Sporna, David Toves, Gary Truvia, Manuel Uy, Jesus Velazquez, Leroy Woods, Warnie Worthy, Rolf Zurstrassen and Stuart Donovan. .,__.._.~=-= Erik Loret, Billy Love, Jose Macadaiim, "'----~-__...,.,icbael Meaay,_S.ye.d Medhi. Ruben Morales. Alejandro Morel, Glenn Naundorf, Domiciano Nonato, Rodolfo Orlanda, Richard Parker, Luis Perez, Nelson Poe , R.afael Prim and George Perry. t Jose Siinchez, Josiah Tucker, Sifrino Sanchez, Charle~ Sneed, Chaerul Salim, Gordon Smith, Richard Sanderson, Arlie Villasor, Louis Holder Jr., Frank Sanchez:, Osvaldo Sanchez:, Carlos Valerio, Guy Prescott, Victor Perez, Kenneth Smith. Clive Steward. Ken Stratton. Brian Wagoner. Mack Revis, Antjuan Webb, Van Watler, Andres Watler and Juan DeRivera. Roberto Nunez, Joseph Perfetto, James Blanchard, Timothy Olvany, Jackie Jones, James Miller, Arvid Friberg Ill. Jigarov Mircea. George Legg, Jean Nicastri. Walter Matt. Lucas Majia, Roger Mosley Jr., Emmett Neathery, Donald Hood, Edward O'Reilly, Chris Pope, George Jenkins, Alice Poree, Dana Naze, Reginald Hunter, James Johnson, Ali Matari, Michael Perez, Donte Martin, Carlos Nunez:, Khalifa Mohamed and Jose Perea. , Steve Ahrean5, Obaid Ali, Carlos Aquino, Ismael Ayala, Anderson Azevedo, Rahal Bagchi, Frank Bennett, Fidel Blanco, Dennis Brown, Gery Byrd, Rene Cal)allero, Rolando Callejas, Dan Davison, Paul Domes, Ronald Drew, David Abdulla Quaraish, Jeffrey Fuller, Rudolph Maycock, Charles Kirksey Ill, Peter Madden, Clyde Luse. Donald Ouellette, Roberto Gonzalez, George Macaluso, Daisy Joseph, Gregory Greene, Larry Halley, Eddie Hall, Alan Nelson, Larry Lopez, Wilfredo Lansangan, Roderick Gordon Sr., Samuel Johnson, Charles Nieves, James Haskins, Michael Johnson Sr., Raymond Johnson, Dunklin, Tnomas Allen, Brian Smitn and Oscar Gomez. Abdalla Gaafar and Jerald Galletta. Norember 2001 Seafarers LOB 23 �Volume 63 Number 11 t..' ecognizes Sacrifices .... en Around the World Each yeart the International Maritime Organization (IMO) celebrates World Maritime Day, a 24-hour period to focus attention on the importance e>f shipping safety and the marine environment. The IMO is the United Nations body whose mandate is to organize coopcrntion betweett governments fot rtgulating international shipping and encouraging the adoption of the highest standards of maritime safety. This year's theme for the Sept. 27 event was "Globalization- The Cost to the Seafarer." Its aim was to celebrate the importance of seafarers and inform the public on the sacrifices they make to help ki:d, clothe and hou~e the rest of the world. A~tivitic;;! wr;rr; pl<lnned by International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) affiliates around the world-from Albania and Australia to the United Kingdom and the U.S.A. The ITF-a worldwide federation of more than 570 transport trade unions in 132 countrir;sCiMtributed $500,000 toward the i;:ost of a m~m.orial ta geafarers, which was unveiled Sept. 27 in Lortd\)11, at the headquarters of the IMO. In Belgium, unions and ship ownr;n arranged a joint press conference to raise their common concerns regarding seafarers and substandard shipping, while in Kenya seafarers and dockers unions joined together for a rally in Mombu;,u to highlight the objectives of th~ IMO. A seminar was planned in C1JlQmbiu to highlight the probkm~ faced by seafarers, and in Trinidad & Tobago, the government was informed of t e ismes relating to employment, safety i111d training of seafarers. All over the world, seafaring unions a~tivdy participated in some way. In Washington, D .C ., STU Secretary-Treasurer David Heind~l, who also serves as the 2"" vice i;hair for ITF ~s Seafarers' Section, met at the office of (Acting) Maritime Administrator Bruce Carlton. Along with MTD Executive Secretary Frank Pecquex and congressional and government officials, they talked about the ITF's campaign against flags of convenience and issues pertaining to safety at sea. Globarzation The shipping industry, much like regulakd air travel, is truly global in its scope. The maritime industry carries most of the world's trade and i~ crucial to the global economy. But mlllly people are unaware that every day around the world, seafarers desperate for work put Making Life Better for Seafarers The ITF believes that the following steps would begin to make a dramatic difference to the lives of seafarers: • • Abolition of the flag-of-convenience system; Recognition by the public of the vital work which seafarers per- form; • Have ports consider banning ships and flags which do not meet minimum standards set by UN agencies; • Reward good shipowners and penalize bad ones; • Fine companies for using substandard ships to deliver their products; World Maritime Day in Washington, D.C. was observed in the office of (Acting) Maritime Administrator Bruce CarltM {l~ft) . With him (from the left) are Stew~rt How<!!rd, ITF assistant general secretary: Patrick Wi@§@, d~puty ehief counsel. MarAd: David Heindel, SIU secretarytrAasurer and 2nd vice chair ITF Seafarers' Section: and ~rank Pecque.x, executive secretary, Maritime Trades Department. to sea in aged ships, uncertain whether they will arrive in port safely or whether they will be paid or even fed. Many of the world's 1.2 million seafarers work aboard flag of convenience vessels-ship~ flying the flag of one country other than that of ownership solely to bypass health, safety and environmental standards as well as de~ent wages and basic human rights. Some mariners work long days with almost no rest, no training, a lack of medical provisions and the risk of being abandoned without wages if the ship breaks down or gets detained in a foreign port. The ITF has identified 30 countries as having flags of conEven landlocked venience. nations like Luxembourg have a n:gi5try, Each year, the crews of about 1,500 ships complain to the ITF about non-payment of wages. In the three-year period from 1998 to 2000, no less than $105 million was rr;covered through the ITF for crews who had not been paid. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which was adopted in 1982 and came into effe~t in 1994, sets out the duties of a flag state and requires that each one should " effectiYely exercise its jurisdiction and control in administrative, technical and social matters over ships flying its flag. " It also lays down requirements on factors such as the maintenance of record~ , legal jurisdiction on board ships, the safety of ships, training, qualifications, conformance with international regulations and the number of people The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) in late July-early August supported a week of a.~tion to carry out ship inspections throughout the world. But inspectors of the ITF are constantly on the lookout for flag of convenience vessels that are frought with danger, poor working conditions and lack of pay. So it was on Sept. 5, when ITF inspectors Tony Sacco and Arthur Petitpas were alerted by ITF Inspector/Coordinator U.S. East Coast Ricky Esopa to a bulk carrier that departed Albany, bound for the scrap metal yard in Chesapeake, Va. The crew members aboard this vessel. the Millenium Africa (which flies the flag of Malta) had complained about back wages owed. When Sacco and Petitpas boarded the ship the following day, most of the crew--consisting of 20 Russians, four Ukrainians and two Romanians -were afraid to spcnk for fear of losing their jobs. The ones who did open up to the ITF inspectors talked about the low wages aboard ship and that they had not been paid in two-and-a-half • Shipowners and unions to discuss and implement the reforms proposed by the International Commission on Shipping (an independent commission of experts); • Increase the number of crew members aboard a ship; and • Retention of cabotage (protection of coastal trade) to encourage the development of maritime infrastructure and to place maritime transport within an integrated and sustainable trans- port policy. ITF inspectors helped erew members aboard the rust-covered, Maltese-flag Mil/enium Africa get back pay and repatriation . months. A number of them want· ed to be paid and repatriat<;d. The captain, however, stated there were no problems. The c1Jmpany port captain boarded the ship Sept. I 0 and said he would contact the owners and make sure the money was wired the next business day, Sept. 11. The devastation caused by the terrorist attack on America temporarily delayed access to the money, but by Sept. 12, $30,800 was made available for payoff. Those crew members who wished to depart, however, had to wait another week before the airports reopened and they were able to fly home. On this date, Sacco also witnessed the final payment of back wage~. Ultimately, the total back wage claim was $53,161. After loading its cargo of scrap metal, the Millenium Africa was heading to Indonesia and then to the shipyard for repairs. In approximately three months, it is going to New Orleans for a load of grain. Rest assured, ITF inspectors there will be on the lookout for this vessel. necessary to crew a ship. It is these duties which many flag of convenience registries fail to carry out. resulting in a loss of protection for many men and women trying to make a decent hfe at~~~- From the left: The captain prepares for a payoff; an AB signs the required form following payment of his back wages; and some of the crew from the Millenium Africa wait for repatriation. � 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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How could it happen here? Who would do such a thing, and why? Is another incident coming? A scar will remain forever because of what occurred September 11 , 2001. Yet, a I write this column two weeks after the attack , the dominant images from New York, Washington and the entire nation are snapshots of America' bravery, kindness and resolve. Michael Sacco All across the country, people showed their strength and goodness. Right after the explosions at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, hundreds of emergency workers-many of them union members-gave their lives while trying to save others. Almost immediately, citizens from coast to coast went to give blood, often waiting in line for hours. Monetary donations were taken up. Children sent notes of support to the rescue personnel. Construction workers volunteered to aid in the cleanup. With heavy hearts and plain determination, citizens flew the American flag. During innumerable vigils and services, we mourned together and wept together. We also shared an unmistakable promise to protect our freedom. Over and over again, we were reminded of America's greatness. We were awed by the human spirit. We were bonded in ways that the nation hadn't felt in more than a half-century. As a lifelong trade unionist, I feel both proud and humbled by the labor movement's response to September 11. We have been on the front lines from the beginning, and that includes Seafarers who ferried victims away from danger in New York and then helped provide a resting place for rescue workers. My hat is off to all our brothers and sisters throughout the entire labor federation. The union response is among the countless acts of kindness and solidarity that have taken place since the attacks. Though the circumstances are horrible, maybe this also will help more people understand that unions and union members are an important part of the community. Likewise, our politicians-often the subjects of unfair cynicismdeserve praise for their leadership following the unprecedented attacks. President Bush immediately showed his resolve, and his inspirational address from the Capitol on September 20 set an appropriate tone for America's war against terrorism. Credit also goes to members of Congress, where bipartisanship has become the rule, reminding us of how much we have in common. And to New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and other officials in New York and Washington who have rolled up their sleeves and tackled the enormous first tasks of a long recovery. As we look ahead, the Seafarers International Union is ready to do our part in defending America. SIU members have been part of the nation's "fourth arm of defense" since our founding in 1938. We delivered the goods in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War and many other U.S. military and relief operations. President Bush pointed out that the war against terrorism is a different kind of battle than the United States is used to. He also clearly stated that it will be a long campaign. However it plays out, I know the United States and our allies will be successful. And I know that Seafarers stand ready to safely, swiftly carry our troops and cargo and ammunition and whatever else is needed to win this fight. That is the message on the front page of this issue of the LOG America's enemies think that the United States can't maintain our current unity, but they're dead wrong. In many ways, the entire country has been turned into one great big support vessel. We're like those civilian mariners who carried supplies to Murmansk during World War II or formed the "steel bridge" during Operation Desert Storm. The American people, as we've done in all crises, will meet this challenge. We are one nation, one people, one crew. God Bless America. Volume 63, Number 10 October 2001 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower, Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright© 2001 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOB Union members and their families across the nation are helping in relief efforts following the Sept. 11 attacks on America. There are many opportunities to lend aid. Check the AFL-CIO web site (www.aflcio.org) for more information. Meanwhile, here are a few potential starting points: • To find out how to donate blood in your community, please call the Red Cross at 1-800GIVE-LIFE. • The New York City Central Labor Council and the New York State AFL-CIO have established a Labor Support Center Hotline-1-800-506-0036 Editor's note: As this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press, the union received the following letter from SIU-contracted Osprey Ship Management, Inc. Seafarers and their families who in any way assist in the relief efforts are encouraged to contact the LOG so that their stories may be shared. Our mailing address appears in the masthead below. Information also may be sent via email to jbiscardo@seafarers.org, dhirtes@seafarers.org or jguthrie@seafarers.org. September 26, 2001 Mr. Michael Sacco President Seafarers International Union 5201 Au th Way Camp Springs, MD 207 46 Dear Mike: I am pleased to bring to your attention the patriotism, caring and generosity exhibited by your crew members aboard our vessels MIV American Cormorant, MIV LTC Calvin P. Titus, MIV SP5 Eric G Gibson and USNS 1st LT Harry L. Martin. Following the tragic events of September 11, your -to assist working families with a variety of needs. Volunteers also may call (available only to residents in the New York tri-state area) to find out where their skills are most needed. • New York City Central Labor Council Disaster Fund: Mail checks to NYC Central Labor Council Disa-;ter Fund, 386 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016. Call 212-685-9552 or visit www.nycclc.org for more information. • Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia Disaster Fund: Mail checks to the fund at 1925 K Street, N.W., Suite 410, Washington, D.C. 20006. In D.C., make checks payable to the Community Services Agency. Call 202-857-0480 for more information. members aboard these vessels participated in a company-sponsored relief effort which provided, within 48 hours of the attack on the World Trade Center, a variety of much-needed supplies (hard hats, blankets, stretchers, rain gear, boots, respirators, etc.) to the rescue effort in New York City. Coordinated through our office in Bethesda, our shipboard and shoreside employees contributed funds that the company matched to procure and deliver these supplies when they were needed most. Initially, we established a $10,000 target for our relief fund efforts. The response to our solicitation of contributions was so overwhelming that we quickly exceeded that goal. We thus were able also to forward a considerable check to the American Red Cross. The response from our crews to our appeal was particularly heartening. Men and women throughout the ranks chose to contribute to the fund. The tragedy clearly touched all Americans in all walks of life, and our crews demonstrated the across-theboard commitment to rebuilding America and reaffirming our freedom. Best regards, Capt. William B. Gibbs President Construction Moves Forward, Delivery Dates Modified For U.S. Lines' Cruise Ships U.S . Lines and Northrop Grumman on Sept. 21 announced that the first of the new American-flag cruise ships being built in Pascagoula, Miss. is slated for delivery in 2004, while the second vessel is due in 2005. According to a joint release by the companies, issues have been settled which "enable the continued and uninterrupted construction of two 1,900-passenger cruise ships." Phil Calian, chief executive officer of SIU - contracted American Classic Voyages (parent company of U.S. Lines), stated, "We look forward to having a state-of-the-art, luxury cruise ship, built in an American shipyard, sailing the Hawaiian Islands in 2004. Despite the current challenging economic environment, American Classic believes that Hawaii is a fantastic growth opportunity for the company as the Hawaiian cruise market is in its infancy." Jerry St. Pe, chief operating officer of Northrop Grumman's Ship Systems sector, said, "This project is not only important to Northrop Grumman and American Classic, but it has far-reaching benefits for the U.S. economy, creating thousands of American jobs and bolstering the U.S. ship- B Die In Texas Accident As Barges Strike Bridge Authorities are investigating a Sept. 15 incident in which a nonunion tugboat pushing four barges knocked out a large section of the Queen Isabella Causeway in Port Isabel, Texas. Eight people died in the accident; their cars plunged off the 85-foot high span around 2 a.m. before authorities were notified, according to news reports. Thirteen people were rescued. The barges are owned by American Commercial Lines LLC, while the tug is owned by Brown Water Marine Services, Inc. They knocked out a 160-foot section of the only road between South Padre Island (a resort area) and mainland Texas. The state's attorney general, John Comyn, has sued the tug operator for damages to the causeway. The suit aims to have Brown Water Marine declared "negligent and liable" for the accident. building industrial base." More than 1,600 people at Northrop Grumman's Ingalls Shipyard are working full-time on the cruise ship program. The first ship is onethird complete. Both of the new vessels-as well as the former Holland America ship Patriot, which last December began sailing under the U.S. flag with an SIU crew-resulted from passage of the U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Pilot Project four years ago. That legislation is intended to help revitalize domestic shipbuilding, create thousands of American jobs and increase U.S. tax revenues, among other benefits. Several newspaper accounts stated that the channel was maintained at its proper depth of at least 14 feet, and that the tug operator passed a sobriety test. Repairs to the state's longest bridge (2.37 miles) likely will take four months and cost about $5 million, according to early estimates. For now, ferries are running between the island (population 2,000) and the mainland. The barges were carrying steel and phosphate to Tennessee. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, November 12, 2001 for the observance of Veterans' Day and Thursday, November 22, 2001 for Thanksgiving Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. October 2001 �Unions Aid in Relief Elfor ts SIU-Crewed Ferries Vital to NY Escape; Hospital Ship Called Like many other Americans, SIU member Frank Virginia at first thought it must have been an enormous accident. Working as a captain for NY Waterway passenger ferries, Virginia saw the first terrorist plane strike the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. "A lot of people in the harbor saw the first plane and we were like, 'Wow, look at the idiot that ran into the twin towers.' We were looking on in amazement," Virginia recalled. "Then when we saw the second plane, we knew that's not an accident; it had to be a terrorist attack." For the next 13 hours, dozens of Seafarers aboard 18 NY Waterway vessels evacuated upwards of 158,000 people from Manhattan. A few of the boats operated long past midnight, providing help for emergency crews. Several SIU members rescued individuals who had fallen from piers into the water, probably due to extremely poor visibility. On a normal work day, SIU captains and deckhands aboard NY Waterway boats transport approximately 32,000-35,000 commuters, covering 10 routes between New York and New Jersey. Many of the boats operate within a mile of the World Trade Center. "Our crews are, without a doubt, the most flexible and responsible people that anybody could have working for them," said NY Waterway Operations Manager Michael McPhillips, formerly an SIU deep-sea division member. "No matter what went on, these guys adapted to every situation, just as the whole maritime industry did. We carried a lot of the injured, including fire fighters and policemen, and burn victims. It was unbelievable." Later that week, members of the SIU's Government Services Division assisted in the relief efforts when the U.S. Navy activated the hospital ship USNS Com/ort and assigned it to New York. The vessel, normally kept in reduced operating status in Baltimore, is designed to provide emergency care for U.S. combat forces. In addition to transporting medical and non-medical support personnel to the disaster scene, the Comfort carried more than 400 pallets of medical and surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals and food. Rescue workers, particularly those from out of town, were using the 894-foot ship for lodging. 'I Can Do My Job' When the second plane hit, the ferry captains instinctively steered toward the south-toward the wreckage. LaGuardia, Aboard the Deckhand Richard Barnett remembered the bombings of Feb. 1993 and the severe storms earlier that winter. Both were occasions when local subway, train and bus service suffered major disruptions, leading to unexpected surges in ferry use. "We've handled large crowds before, but of course those situations weren 't as severe," said Barnett. On Sept. 11, "the captains and the management of the company worked out the details, and everything went smoothly. We were taking as many people as the boats would allow (about 400 per vessel)." He added that the initial passengers "were quite upset. Everybody was in shock. We reassured them that we would not overload the boat.... My crew, we've all been working here a number of years. We knew quite a few people, just as acquaintances, who rode the boat every day who we'll probably never see again." Capt. Adam Sciaino said the crews used radios not only for planning, but also to encourage each other during the surreal moments after the attacks. "That's how a majority of us dealt with it," he noted. Sciaino also pointed out an interesting aspect of the NY Waterway crews' situation. The circumstances were awful, but the mariners at least had an immediate opportunity to help their fellow citizens at a time when many Americans felt powerless. "It made you feel good, like you were there for a reason. You were helping them," he said. "The passengers on the boats were very relieved. They just wanted to get away. As we backed away (from the dock), AP Photo/The United States Navy, Chief Photographer's Mate Philomena Gorenflo October 2001 AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett Above: Commuter ferries (like the one these people are riding) were vital not only for the evacuation, but also for returning people to work the following week, when other options such as train and bus service remained unavailable. there was a lot of cheering- and of course there was crying, too .... As they were leaving the boat, they would say, 'God bless you, thank you for taking us."' That desire for usefulness continued, Sciaino said. "I was a wreck for two days. But I said, 'I can do my job, I can run my boat. I've got to be professional."' Horror, Relief Deckhand Eric Hablitz said that, all things considered, passengers "were pretty calm, believe it or not. Nobody was trying to rush the boats. They just wanted to get to the Jersey side. A lot of people were talking on cell phones, reassuring the people on the other end of the line. I think they were more at ease, knowing they were on their way." Passengers and crews alike got another jolt, however, when cellphone calls yielded reports of the terrorist attack in Washington, D.C. and the downed plane in Pennsylvania. "People at home were telling passengers about the news reports, and that's how we found out about the Pentagon," Hablitz said. Captain Vincent Lucante noticed a similar commonality among passengers. "They were in a rush, but other than that, it was pretty uniform," he said. ''There was no pushing or fighting. I think we were moving them so fast, there wasn't really any panic. They knew they were getting off the island." The need for rapid action also helped crews cope. "We just reacted. ' Go in and get them out,"' Lucante said. "You gotta do what you gotta do, and that's our job. The company and the Coast Guard were in communication, keeping all the people flowing where they had to go. We were so busy, you didn't think about it too much." Continued on page 11 AP Photo/Roberto Borea Crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division, the USNS Comfort (above and in photo at bottom left on this page) transported supplies as well as medical and non-medical support personnel to the disaster scene in New York. Once there, the vessel served as a place of respite for rescue workers, many of whom traveled from other states to assist. Seafarers Primed For Mobilization Although the exact nature of America's military response to the tragic attacks of Sept. 11 remained undisclosed as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press, SIU members from coast to coast are eager to help, according to port officials. Seafarers are staying in close contact with the union halls, both in person and by phone, as they await word of possible activations and call-ups for the U.S. Merchant Marine. SIU President Michael Sacco last month issued an alert to all Seafarers officials, in which he directed them to conduct special meetings in the halls and aboard ship. During those meetings, SIU representatives reviewed the union's responsibilities and commitments. "As in every other conflict involving sealift since our union's founding, the SIU must and will be a reliable component of the U.S. team," Sacco said in his cor- Continued on page 13 Paul Hall Center Expands Anti· Terrorism Training The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education has revamped its anti-terrorism class so that every student at the Piney Point, Md. school receives the training. The center has offered the one-hour seminar for the past four years. Course content has been revised in light of recent events. It is offered as a stand-alone tutorial and also has been incorporated into the school's U.S. brief Coast Guard-approved STCW Basic Safety Training class. Above, Paul Hall Center Vocational Training Director Bill Eglinton leads the Pledge of Allegiance prior to administering the seminar. Seafarers LOG 3 �U.S. Labor Secretary Chao Tours New Orleans Hall, Ship Role of SIU in Maritime Industry Stressed During a recent visit to the New Orleans area, U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao got an opportunity to know the Seafarers International Union and its members a little better. SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and Port Agent Steve Judd gave President George W. Bush's labor secretary a tour of the union hall, located on Lapalco Boulevard in Harvey, explaining how the hiring hall system operates and how the different ships are staffed through the job call. She then was a guest aboard the nearby SIU-crewed vessel, the USNS Bellatrix, for a tour and lunch. While visiting the ship, Chao spoke with crew members about their jobs and their lives at sea. The USNS Bellatrix is one of eight Fast Sealift ships that provides the U.S. Navy with the capability to rapidly transport the equipment requirements of a heavy armored division. The self-contained features of the ships enable them to load and offload cargo in places lacking normal port facilities. The USNS Bellatrix, like the other vessels in the MSC's Strategic Sealift Force, is maintained in a reduced operating status in New Orleans, capable of being fully activated within four days. Corgey said the visit went well and leaves Secretary Chao with a greater understanding of the U.S. Merchant Marine, in general, and the important role the SIU plays within the maritime industry. Showing her appreciation for the fine food and service aboard the USNS Bellatrix, Labor Secretary Chao poses with (from left) Recertified Steward Ernie Hoitt, Chief Steward Lauren Oram, SA Charles Prier, Steward Reba Golden and Steward Harold Ward. Aboard the Bellatrix Captain Brown shows Elaine Chao the view from the bridge. Port Agent Steve Judd (left) and SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey escort Labor Secretary Chao around the USNS Bellatrix. Left: Enjoying a shipboard luncheon in her honor, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao is seated with SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (left) and USNS Altair Captain Breslin (right). Steward Reba Golden is serving. (Person with back to photo is not identified .) With staff in tow, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao climbs down the gangway after an informative visit aboard the Fast Sealift vessel. Al Schmitt (right), a tugboat captain at Crescent Towing and Salvage, and his father, Al Schmitt Sr., get an opportunity to talk with Elaine Chao at the SIU hall. 4 Seafarers LOG Retired Seafarer Joseph Arch Sr. (center) and Port Agent Steve Judd pose with the labor secretary. SIU members join Elaine Chao for a photo during her visit to the union hall. From the left are SA Henry Edwards, Chao, AB Dawud Wamini and Recertified Bosun Mark Downey. October 2001 �Federation Opposes 'Fast Track' and corporations to compete by violating workers' fundamental human rights. U.S. workers have lost high-paying jobs and have seen their wages and working conditions eroded by trade policies that fail to address this problem. Workers in poorer countries have found it next to impossible to protect their rights and raise standards because corporations will shift their jobs to countries where rights and standards are lower. Trade agreements must ensure that all workers can freely exercise their basic rights as laid out by the 1998 ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work: the right to organize and bargain collectively, to refuse forced labor, to reject child labor and to work free from discrimination. • The Environment and the Public Interest. Trade agreements must not undermine environmental standards. In particular, trade rules must ensure that domestic environmental or other public interest laws and regulations cannot be challenged by private investors before international tribunals, and they must ensure the availability of strong and clear exceptions to trade and investment rules for laws and regulations that protect health, the environment and other public interests. Trade agreements also should encourage environmental progress by including initiatives to raise environmental performance; binding obligations to enforce environmental laws and not lower environmental standards; and citizen review mechanisms and obligations for investors to disclose basic information on environmental practices. • Agriculture. Agricultural policies must support sustainable livelihoods for family farmers and ranchers, and reduce the power of agribusiness to manipulate global food supplies and farm prices. Governments must retain the ability to provide economic safety net programs and other economic assistance to producers as compensation for the negative impact of unfair trade practices by others. Consumers must be ensured the right to know and choose food produced in a sustainable manner. And countries must be ensured the right to protect family farmers and producers in rural communities and to produce a safe and affordable food supply. • Debt and Development. Trade agreements have not focused on enabling countries to invest in the building blocks of sustainable development, and increased trade flows alone have not led to shared and stable growth or to significant poverty reduction in developing countries. The debts claimed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank from impoverished countries must be canceled and the proceeds used to meet social and environmental needs; cancellation must be separated from "structural adjustment" conditions such as user fees for health care and education that disadvantage certain people. International trade and investment systems must respect the legitimate role of government, in collaboration with civil society, to set policies regarding the development SIU Atlantic VP Cal fey Retires to do something he wouldn't do himself," stated SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez, "whether on the docks on Petty' s Island, on the lines in New Bedford or on the parkway putting up political signs." Kennett Mangram, vice president Government Services Division, worked with Caffey for 18-and-a-half years in the Brooklyn hall. "I really learned a lot from Jack," he said, "and I wish him well in his latest endeavor." Caffey said he has enjoyed his seafaring career, both on the sea and representing the membership. He is particularly gratified to see how the conditions aboard ship have changed for the better. "In my sailing days, we had three or four guys in a room," he noted. "Today, a member has a room of his own with a TV and carpeting on the floor." Throughout his SIU career, Caffey continually has been involved in a number of other labor organizations, including his role as president of the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity since 1989 and president of the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO since 1993, to name but two. It is the latter to which he will now devote his full time, helping the AFL-CIO carry out its agenda at the grassroots level. Former SIU VP We t Coast George McCartney remembers Caffey's sincerity and dedication to his work. "He's someone who always tried to help the membership as much as he could," McCartney said. More than 650 well-wishersincluding labor leaders, politicians, family and friends-joined TheAFL-CIO last monthjoined a wide coalition in launching a campaign to derail proposals for "fast track" negotiating authority and the expansion of the so-called North American Free Trade Agreement into a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FfAA). The coalition on Sept. 4 unveiled a unified set of principles calling for global fairness in trade and investment, and protections for working families and the environment. The guidelines will be distributed to members of Congress and used in communities nationwide to oppose fast track trade. These points, dubbed the "Principles of Unity on Trade and Investment: A Call for Global Fairness, " and some of the prevailing ideologies behind each are: • Democracy, Transparency and Accountability. Broadbased citizen participation in trade negotiations must be ensured through democratic mechanisms of consultation and participation. The procedures under which Congress considers trade agreements must include opportunity for full debate and amendments. Negotiating texts, including the full negotiating position of the U.S. government, should be made public at regular and timely intervals (not less than every six months), and trade agreements under negotiation must be subject to thorough environmental and social reviews. Trade dispute resolution must be open to the public. • Workers' and Human Rights. Workers worldwide are disadvantaged by a global economic system that encourages countries After nearly 40 years with the Seafarers International Union and serving under three SIU presidents, SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey announced his retirement Aug. 31. Born in San Antonio, Texas in 1945, Caffey moved to New York at the age of 10 and went through the New York City Public School system. His seafaring career began in 1962, when he shipped as an ordinary seaman aboard the Steel Maker, an Isthmian Line vessel on its way to India. He continued to sail and soon obtained his bosun certificate, the highest unlicensed rating aboard merchant ships. During the Vietnam War, Caffey made many a trip to that region aboard vessels carrying loads of ammunition. In 1967, he came ashore as a union official. Following eight months in San Francisco, he went back to sea and later worked as a member of the Isthmian shoregang. In 1972, Caffey was urged by SIU President Paul Hall to come ashore as a patrolman and organizer in the port of New York. He also briefly served as port agent in Wilmington, Calif., Baltimore and New Orleans. Caffey was appointed assistant to President Frank Drozak in 1981, working out of the New York hall. Seven years later, under President Michael Sacco's administration, he was elected vice president of the Atlantic Coast region, an area that includes ports along the East Coast to the Carolinas, including the port of San Juan and the U.S. Virgin Islands. SIU President Michael Sacco expressed his thanks to Caffey for "his years of dedication, loyalty and hard work." Caffey "would never ask you A number of years ago, Caffey greeted President Jimmy Carter at a labor-sponsored reception. October 2001 SIU-Crewed Potomac Honored The SIU-crewed Potomac earlier this year received the U.S. Maritime Administration's prestigious Professional Ship Award. The award was presented in recognition of outstanding service by the vessel and its crew in support of the nation's armed forces. Pictured above are some of the Seafarers who attended the award ceremony in Galveston, Texas. They were joined by SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (standing, fifth from left) and SIU Asst. VP Jim McGee (standing, far right). The SIU crew included Bosun David Zurek, ABs Jeremy Thigpen, Daniel Conzo, Terry Tolley, Abraham Medina, Robert Clemons, Garry Carraway, Abubakar Idris, Roberto Flauta, ldowu Jonathan, Hector Cumba, Blademiro Santana and Leo Torrenueva; QMEDs Darrell Camp and Carlton Stamp; Chief Pumpman William Deloach; OMUs John Nelson, Chad Westover and Derrick Sullivan; Wiper Roy Martinez; Chief Steward Emilio Cordova; Chief Cook Radfan Almaklania; and SAs N. Abdon, Reina Mendez, Jose Santos and Ibrahim Elsayed. The ship is operated by lnterocean Ugland Management Corp. and welfare of its people. Governments also should have the right to regulate capital flows to shield their people from the destabilizing impact of speculative capital. The foregoing principles were released on the same day top officers of the AFL-CIO and international union presidents began bus tours in dozens of cities to invigorate and mobilize union members and coalition allies to defeat the efforts to allow fast track trade negotiations authority. Fast track proponents are backing legislation that would allow trade agreements to move through Congress with little opportunity for debate and no opportunity for modification. The proposal before Congress would prohibit the addition of enforceable protection for workers' rights and the environment in fast-track agreements. Caffey for a retirement party, held Aug. 16 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, N.Y. A telephone call from Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and a personalized congratulatory video from Senator Hillary Clinton (D-N. Y.) were among the good wishes received by Caffey that evening. SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone, who trained as a patrolman in New York and worked with Caffey, attended the retirement festivities. He said he will "always remember Jack as a firm man of his principles," and someone who "has always given me insight." Above: SIU VP Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey (left) addressed the crowd at a rally last year in behalf of Hillary Rodham Clinton, who subsequently won her election as a U.S. senator representing New York. At right in photo is New York Senator Charles Schumer. Right: Jack Caffey (left) was present when dredging legislation was signed by New York Governor Mario Cuomo. Also pictured is Art Wilcox, special assistant to the NY State AFL-CIO president. Seafarel'S LOG 5 �Labor Backs Cancellation of World Bank-IMF Talks Workers' Rights Issues Still Must Be Addressed In the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C., the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) canceled their meetings scheduled for Sept. 29-30 in the nation's capital. The AFL-CIO earlier pulled out of protests scheduled for those days, with AFL-CIO President John Sweeney scrapping the demonstrations in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York's World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon outside of Washington. In a Sept. 14 letter to James Wolfensohn, president of the World Bank, and Horst Kohler, managing director of the IMF, Sweeney called for cancellation or postponement of the annual meeting. He also advised the officials of labor's decision to call off protests if and when the meetings are rescheduled. "I believe that this is a time for pause and profound reflection, not another round of closed-door meetings behind tall fences," Sweeney said in his letter. "For our part, the AFL-CIO will not, in any event, continue our planning to lead a peaceful mass protest at the meeting, nor will we participate in any such demonstrations. "At the current time, our energies and attention are fully focused on the massive relief effort in which our unions are involved, and on bringing people together to begin the process of healing and renewing our sense of community and confidence," the labor president said. Despite calling off demonstrations, Sweeney advised the financial executives that labor remains unwavering in its belief that World Bank, IMF and World Trade Organization (WTO) policies must be changed in order to promote fairness and a global economy that works for working families everywhere. "We will continue to call for new rules for the global economy that protect people and the planet, not just multinational corporate interests, and to work to defeat fasttrack trade negotiating authority, to win cancellation of debt for poor nations and to develop strong global HIVI AIDS policies," Sweeney said. "The institutions that forge policy for the global economy-the WTO as well as the Bank and the Fund -must work with concerned citizens to rethink how global deliberations proceed." Sweeney said. The World Bank is the world's largest source of development assistance, providing nearly $16 billion in loans annually to its client countries. It is supposed to use its financial resources to assist developing countries on a path of growth in the fight against poverty. The IMF is an international organization of 183 member countries. It was established in 1945 to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability and orderly exchange arrangements to foster economic growth and high levels of employment. The annual gathering of the two bodies already had been scaled back from a week to two days because of the number of protesters from the U.S. and elsewhere-as many as 100,000- that were mobilizing. Protesters contend the institutions' policies widen the gap between the rich and the poor. In recent years, the IMF and World Bank, symbols of economic globalization, have become the targets of violent protests. Recent meetings in Seattle, Quebec City and Genoa, Italy, were disrupted. Organizing Named Top Priority At UIW Quandrennial Convention Members of the SIU-affiliated United Industrial Workers (UIW), meeting Sept. 11-12 in Piney Point, Md. for their 11th quadrennial convention, identified organizing new members as their primary goal. The UIW represents workers employed in the manufacturing, service and government sectors. In addition to outlining strategies for providing union representation to workers currently not members of labor organizations, convention delegates also reaffirmed their commitment to political action, outlined various goals and elected new officers. UIW officers and delegates stressed the importance of organizing new members time and again as they delivered their individual reports to convention attendees at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. "Four years ago, delegates to the United Industrial Workers' 10th quadrennial convention agreed to carry a renewed com- Michael Sacco, President SIU/UIW mitment to organizing with them when they returned to their respective regions," stated SIU President Michael Sacco during his convention address. Sacco was reelected as president of the urw. "Today, in 2001, we must take it a step further," he continued. "Let's be perfectly clear on this point: The UIW's long-term survival depends on organizing." After examining national statistics on union membership trends over the past four years, Sacco said that overall, membership levels today are practically unchanged and that in some instances--downsizing and plant closures being prime examples -not much can be done about people exiting the union umbrella. One of the biggest problems facing today's unions, he said, is the nation's widespread failure to enforce labor laws. "Despite the fact that Americans have a legal right to join unions, employers are break- ing the rules time after time," Sacco noted. "In far too many cases, companies have illegally fired workers for supporting a union . . . they have threatened to shut down if employees vote for a union." Once labor law enforcement problems are rectified, Sacco suggested that union membership figures steadily would increase. "I say that because I have seen the difference a union can make for members and their families . . . union pay is higher in nearly all occupational groups . . . union workers also have better benefits and a real voice in the workplace. They have greater job stability and they are more productive." UIW National Director John Spadaro, elected to remain in his post for the next four years, said his "top priority is and always will be the membership. That means working to secure better contracts, safer working conditions and new job opportunities ... It also means organizing new members, both to ensure the UIW's long-term survival and simply to extend the benefits of union representation to more and more people." Spadaro earlier this year succeeded Steve Edney, who retired in May following some 50 years of UIW service. Several UIW officials briefed the convention on significant membership gains in their respective regions. In addition to dubbing organizing their primary focus , officials and delegates also agreed that the UIW's involvement in political activities is crucial to its continued survival. Issues such as workplace safety, ANWR, Social Security, health care, the mini- Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Maryland State Senator Ed Mohler, President Maryland State AFL-CIO mum wage, fair trade and others are high on the UIW's agenda. President Sacco reminded all who attended the convention that politics is the common thread that ties all these issues together. A number guest speakers addressed the convention. These included Maryland state Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.; John P. O ' Connor, acting secretary, Mary land Labor, Licensing and Regulation; Ed Mohler, president, Maryland State AFL-CIO; and Valerie Lilja, Union Privilege representative. Each lauded the SIU and the UIW for the strides both unions are making in behalf of their members and the labor movement as a whole. All pledged their continued support for the unions' agendas. Sen. Miller spoke of the long and productive relationship he has enjoyed with the labor movement during his career. Secretary O'Connor focused on safety in the workplace. Mohler examined the importance of labor's role in the political process and urged convention attendees to remain politically active. Lilja outlined the various programs available to UIW members and their families. Naturally, each of the speakers offered sympathies in light of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, which occurred just as the convention began. Left: Officials and delegates to the 11th quadrennial convention of the UIW stress the need to increase organizing efforts and become more politically involved. 6 Seafarers LOG October 2001 �U.S., Brazilian Unions Sign Solidarity Pact To Help Ensure Justice for Trico Mariners ® Sheraton New Orleans HOTEL SIU President Michael Sacco said Trico mariners "are just trying to make their lives better by joining a union." Representatives of American and Brazilian seafaring union in late August signed a bilateral olidarity pact pledging international cooperation to promote fairness, justice and a voice at work for mariners at Trico Marine Services, Inc. According to the agreement, which the SIU signed, "The Brazilian and U.S. unions call peacefully and lawfully on Trico Marine Inc. to respect human rights and workers' rights and to cease its anti-union activities against the mariners working on board their ve el operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico." In order to give the accord some real force, the unions agreed to "call peacefully and lawfully on the customers of Trico not to engage in any further contracts with Trico from this day forward until Trico ceases its Agreement Reached For USNS Supply The SIU's Government Services Division has reached an agreement with the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) which addresses habitability issues aboard the USNS Supply. The Supply is the first of four fast combat support ships (TAOE class) transferring to MSC by September 2004. MSC took control of the vessel this summer, during ceremonies in Earle, N.J. Among other issues, MSC and the union agreed that prevailing maritime practices regarding wages and working conditions would apply aboard the Supply. Additionally, all terms and conditions of the current collective bargaining agreement will remain in effect. The overall agreement addresses such categories as limited berthing; separating day workers from watch standers (to allow for uninterrupted rest periods); lighting; linens; communication access; preferential shipping; and, of par- anti-union activities and, upon demonstration of majority support, recognizes the Offshore Mariners United (OMU) as the union representing the mariners working on the company's U.S. Gulf of Mexico fleet and negotiates in good faith a collective bargaining agreement providing these workers all the protections of union repre entation." Trico Marine operates a fleet of nearly 100 vessels worldwide. The company's primary markets are the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea and Brazil. Mariners in the North Sea and Brazil enjoy the protection of a union contract. The OMU is backed by the SIU; American Maritime Officers; International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots; and Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association. "Today's pact demonstrates yet again that unions around the world will stand in solidarity when companies like Trico tread on the rights of workers," SIU President Michael Sacco stated during an Aug. 22 press conference in New Orleans announcing the agreement. Also speaking at the conference was Ricardo Ponzi, president of the Brazilian maritime union known as the National Federation of Seafarers, Inland Navigation, Fisheries and Allied Trades. "Although we have a solid labor-management relationship with Trico in Brazil, we cannot let the situation in the U.S. continue," he said. "By signing this agreement, we are putting Trico on notice that they cannot continue to do business anywhere until they stop their campaign of intimidation and harassment against U.S. workers and recog- nize that they, and they alone, should have the right to organize a free trade union." Trico Marine operates approximately 15 vessels in the Brazilian offshore market. Most of the vessels are under contract with Petrobas. Stephen Cotton, secretary of the International Transport Workers' Federation's Special Seafarers Department, added, "This is a global fight for trade union rights. The ITF's affiliates around the world have condemned Trico's union busting and will not let it stand." Earlier this summer, Norwegian oil workers began pressuring Trico and a subsidiary to stop interfering with its workers' right to vote for union representation. The Norwegian Oil and Petrochemical Workers' Union (NOPEF) called upon the company to "let the employees decide themselves whether they will join a trade union or not, without any interference, harassment, discrimination or threats from the management." Integrity Crew Discusses Contract, STCW ticular significance, habitability compensation. Further, the agreement calls for MSC to work diligently with Navy personnel in securing funds for completing full habitability modifications in a reasonable time frame. Copies of the full agreement were made available to all unlicensed crew members upon their assignment to the ship. The Supply is crewed by 176 civilian mariners and 59 Navy personnel. Its main mission is providing fuel, ammunition and food to Navy ships underway. CIVMAR Wage Increase Civilian mariners aboard the respective fleets operated by the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will receive wage increases of 3.83 percent, retroactive to July 1, 2001. The increase applies to base wages and premium pay. During a shipboard meeting in Port Elizabeth, N.J. in late August, Seafarers aboard the SeaLand Integrity discussed the SIU's new standard freightship and tanker agreements as well as the need for deep sea mariners to obtain STCW Basic Safety Training (BST). Pictured aboard the vessel are (top photo, from left) AB Felix Santiago, AB Paul Lewis and Chief Cook Hamdi Hussein; (below left, from left) GUDE Juan Rosario, AB Santiago, Bosun Gus Koutouras and Chief Steward Gregory Melvin; and (photo below right) QMED/Electrician Dennis Baker. Kudos for SIU Boatman Baby Bond Program Still Going Strong at 50 Seafarer Butch Schuessler (center) recently received a certificate of appreciation from SIU-contracted G&H Towing Company for his actions earlier this year during Tropical Storm Allison. Schuessler and other SIU boatmen aboard G&H tugs assisted numerous ships that had broken from their respective lines and were drifting. Pictured with Schuessler near Houston are SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (right) and SIU Asst. VP Jim McGee. October 2001 Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the SIU Baby Bond Program. Through this program, union-member parents receive from the SIU a U.S. savings bond in the name of the newborn. The $50 bond is issued after the union receives confirmation of the birth. When a maternity benefit is paid for a Seafarer or dependent, it triggers a letter asking for basic information concerning the newborn and the member. This includes the baby's Social Security number, because the Federal Reserve Bank requires it. If no maternity benefit was applied for, but a member believes his or her newborn may be eligible for a bond through the SIU, that member should contact a port agent or the secretary-treasurer's office. Once the union possesses the appropriate information, applications for bonds are taken (monthly) to the Federal Reserve Bank. Typically, it takes several months for the bank to send the bonds to the union. Once they're received, the bonds, along with a letter from the SIU president, are mailed to the member's home. Seafarers LOG 7 �Apprentices Take 'Hands-On' Approach Practical Training ls Key Component Of Paul Hall Center's Entry Program The amended STCW convention places an unprecedented premium on practical demonstration of skills, but hands-on schooling i nothing new for the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. By the time students graduate from the center's unlicensed apprentice program, they have engaged in extensive hands-on training in all three shipboard departments. Such preparation enables Paul Hall Center graduates to perform their jobs with utmost safety and efficiency. The hands-on training takes place both at Piney Point and aboard actual SIU-contracted vessels. At the school, students utilize instructional tools such as the training vessel Osprey; the new, world-class simulator; and the state-of-the-art fire fighting and safety school, among other equipment. The three-phase program, which also includes classroom studies, opens with a 12-week segment at Piney Point, followed by a 90-day shipboard assignment designed to help students select which department (deck, engine or steward) they prefer. Then, students return to the Paul Hall Center for department-specific training. As Seafarers advance their careers, the school maintains its emphasis on practical training, through dozens of U.S. Coast Guardapproved upgrading courses. For more information about the apprentice program and other aspects of the Paul Hall Center, please call the school toll-free at 1877-235-3275, or visit the internet site at http://www.seafarers.org. standing watch on the bow is UA James Martin. Chatting in the Osprey's sleeping quarters are (from left) UAs Felipe Zepeda and Jordan Cuddy. All of the photos on this page were taken during a recent class aboard the training ship Osprey in Piney Point, Md. Left: The Osprey is equipped with radar and other equipment routinely found aboard U.S.-flag ships. Below: UA Clinton Lough (left) pulls the line to tie down Osprey upon returning to the school's dock. Clockwise from above: Pictured in the engine room is UA Justin Yettou; UA North Bremicker steers the training ship Osprey, UA Christin Cross checks radar screen while at helm with help from instructor Maurice Chambers. B Seafarers LOG October 2001 �It's Academic: Paul .......... ----...Dfer Olfen Study Support .fi Students The academic department at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers wide-ranging support for students at the Piney Point, Md. facility. That support is aimed at helping upgraders and apprentices alike succeed in their respective courses, many of which blend classroom instruction with hands-on training. In turn, achievement in the classroom helps Seafarers do a better job when they return to shipboard life. Individual tutoring is available for students who want to improve their reading skills. Similarly, instruction is offered for those who wish to hone their verbal proficiencies. In addition, basic vocational support courses are conducted throughout the year, one week prior to the AB, QMED, FOWT, third mate, tanker assistant and water survival classes. The Paul Hall Center also offers a GED program which is open to students who do not have a high school diploma. Additionally, students interested in higher education may take college preparatory courses for English and math. The school is a degree-granting institution approved by the Mary land Higher Education Commission-it offers an a sociate of applied science degree in nautical science and marine engineering technology. Vocational courses also are approved for credit by the American Council on Education. Students may apply for college credit for many of the vocational courses that they take while upgrading at the school. For more information, visit the academic department, located at the school's Crowley Center for Higher Learning, or call (301) 994-0010, ext. 5411. Labor Day in Wilmington, Calif. Academic department instructor Gail Dobson (left) works with Lisa Harewood, a phase Ill apprentice, on math equations included in the tanker assistant course. The department provides basic support and more advanced classes. Above, instructor Rick Prucha explains a trigonometry proof. 'Great Gang, Great Feeder' AB George Jordanides, who sent these photos of Maersk Texas mariners to the Seafarers LOG, reports smooth sailing aboard the vessel. 'The ship has a great gang and is a great feeder," reports Jordanides. "We're on the South American run." The photos were taken in Arica, Chile. Seafarers and their families joined in Labor Day festivities in Wilmington, Calif. on Sept. 3. Above, the SIU contingent carries banner during parade. Below, AB Alfredo Sanchez (holding camera) prepares to capture the moment. He's joined by (from left) Patrolman Ike Williams, Wiper James King and Retiree Cesar Ramos. At bottom, CMEs Xuan Van Phan (left) and James Dryden listen to pro-worker messages. Chief Steward Henry Manning Pictured from left to right are ABs Lloyd Stock, Zdravko Keresyes and Fred Collins. AB George Jordanides waits for pilot to board before the Seafarer secures the gangway. Right: AB Fred Collins October 2001 Seafarers LOG 9 �1988 Scliolanlllp Winner The Seal arers Scholarship Program .. • B ack in 1952, when the Seafarers Welfare Plan (now the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan) established a scholarship program to help qualified members and their dependents finance their college and vocational educations, four awards were given. Beginning with the fall term of 1953, the four students were eligible to receive full college scholarships of $1,500 a year for four years, good at any recognized college or university in the United States. The yearly $1,500 stipend was more than enough in 1953 to cover all tuition and fees and still leave money over for books and incidentals, even at an Ivy League school. When Francis M. Sheehan won a dependent's scholarship (see article at right) in 1988, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan was already offering six scholarships. Two were earmarked for Seafarers (each in the amount of $5,000) and four $10,000 awards were for the dependents of SIU members. This year, the odds of being selected for an SIU scholarship have gotten even better. As of July 10, 2000, three monetary awards are given to Seafarers (one in the amount of $20,000 and two for $6,000 each), and five $20,000 scholarships are offered to dependents, for a total of eight scholarships-$132,000 in all. The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan scholarship committee is now taking applications for the 2002 program, which will award the eight grants. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college are encouraged to complete a scholarship application. The deadline for submission of all required paperwork is April 15, 2002. The first step in the application process is sending away for the Seafarers Scholarship Now New York Lawyer Program booklet. To receive a copy of this guide, fill out the coupon at the bottom of this page and return it to the address listed on the form. Once the scholarship booklet has been received, applicants should then check the eligibility information and, if they are eligible, should start collecting other paperwork which must be submitted along with the full application by the April 15 deadline. These items include transcripts and certificates of graduation. Since schools are often quite slow in handling transcript requests, the sooner the requests are made, the better. Another part of the application package includes letters of recommendation solicited from individuals who know the applicant's character, personality and career goals. A photograph of the applicant as well as a certified copy of his or her birth certificate also need to be included. The selection committee looks at the high school grades of all the applicants and also checks the scores of either their College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT) or American College Tests (ACT). Therefore, arrangements should be made to take these exams no later than February 2002 to ensure the results reach the committee in time to be evaluated. Those Seafarers and dependents who previously have applied for a Seafarers scholarship and were not selected are encouraged to apply again this year, provided they still meet all the eligibility requirements. Today, there are more chances than ever to make your dreams for a college education a reality. Start the process now by sending for a copy of the scholarship program booklet. When Francis Michael Sheehan was awarded a $10,000 scholarship in 1988, the senior at Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island, N. Y. took full advantage of the educational opportunities it afforded him. The son of Jack Francis Sheehan, general counsel, Sheehan (now an at work in his New York office. SIU representative in the port of New York), Francis obtained a bachelor of science degree in accounting from New York Univeristy. He then earned a law degree from New York University School of Law and worked at a large Wall Street law firm in their corporate department for five years. Since then, Sheehan has served first as assistant general counsel and now as general counsel of ScreamingMedia Inc., a company in New York City that specializes in distributing syndicated content to websites and wireless networks. Additionally, he is serving as finance chairman for a friend who is campaigning for the City Council of New York City in a district in Queens. Sheehan notes in a recent letter, "I will always be grateful and extremely appreciative of the generosity of the Seafarer International Union in awarding me that scholarship." STCW: The Clock Is Ticking It Does llllake A Difference! ••• If you sail aboard deep sea or near-coastal vessels, you must comply with the amended STCW convention. lease send me the 2002 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligi- : Although the deadline for compliance is Feb. 1, 2002, SIU members are urged to complete STCW Basic Safety bility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. Training (BST} and acquire the 1995 STCW certificate , if requ ired , immediately. The following unlicensed Seafarers need an STCW '95 certificate: Bosuns, ABs, QMEDs and FOWTs. Steward department personnel are not requ ired to possess a cerMariner's Social Security Number _____________________ tificate. Also, all unlimited and limited license holders with ... Street Add ress a near-coastal and ocean endorsement need a '95 certificate. All Seafarers sai ling on deep sea or near-coastal vessels must complete BST. Al l SIU members who sail on these types of vessels are Telephone Number ____________________ __ _ _ _ __ asked to contact the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education at this toll-free number: 1-800-732-2739. This application is for: D Self D Dependent Please contact the school even if you already have completed basic safety and you have a '95 certificate. Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, r----------------------------------------------------------------------------, P 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 10 Seafarers LOG 10/01 Don't Wait! Sign up today for your STCW training! October 2001 �Victims, Heroes being utilized by rescue workers as a nearby place to eat, rest and bathe. Seafarers and MEBA members also worked the commuter ferries that proved instruMany union members were the material, according to reports. mental in the evacuation. among the victims at the World Hundreds of members of In addition, AFL-CIO ComTrade Center and the Pentagon. Operating Engineers locals 14 munity Service-Red Cross Hundreds died, perhaps more. and 15 are operating heavy equip- liaisons are in New York assisting In response to the catastrophe, ment in the rescue operations. in coordination efforts between scores of trade unionists conThe New York City Building the Red Cross and union disaster tributed to the relief efforts from and Construction Trades Council relief efforts. At the request of the the earliest moments after the is working around the clock, with Red Cross, AFL-CIO staff helped attacks. They include fire fight- as many as 1,000 people involved locate space for a Compassion ers, emergency services and med- in the rescue. Care Center to provide counselical workers conducting rescue Thousands of health care ing to families of the victims. and aid missions in New York workers responded in the hours The Red Cross called the and the Washington, D.C. area; and days following the attack. Teamsters to request a truck and merchant mariners who evacuat- SEIU Local 1199NY, the SEIU drivers to pick up communicaed citizens from the disaster Committee of Interns and tions equipment at a warehouse in scene in Manhattan and who pro- Residents and the SEIU Doctors' Memphis, Tenn. and drive it to vided food and waterborne shel- Alliance provided 24-hour emer- New York. IBT members, emmedical service. ployees of UPS, responded to the ter for rescue workers; and count- gency less volunteers who are contribut- The New York State Nurses call, and the equipment has been ing their services, monetary Association, part of the United delivered. donations and blood. American Nurses, has been carIn Detroit, more than a dozen The day after the attacks, ing for World Trade Center vic- tractor-trailers loaded with relief members from several construc- tims in Manhattan, Brooklyn and supplies were dispatched to New tion unions based in or near New New Jersey hospitals. York City. Teamsters and Postal York City (including the Iron The New York State Workers loaded the respirators Workers) used everything from Psychological Association, an and other medical supplies, resheavy equipment to their hands to AFT affiliate, sent di aster cue tools and work clothes for remove debris from the streets in response teams to help victims, rescue workers. IBT members lower Manhattan. They had tele- workers and their families deal drove the trucks. The donations phoned union officials to ask how with the emotional reaction to were made by Detroit-area busithey could help, even before the events. The teams are working nesses. National Guard requested their near the site, at the morgues and In Washington, D.C. and assistance. other locations. Northern Virginia, hundreds of At the request of the Federal Along with the United members from dozens of differAP Photo/Beth A . Keiser Emergency Management Agency, Federation of Teachers, also an ent unions planned to go door-to- An American fl ag is posted in the midst of the rubble of the World Trade Iron Workers from their Wash- AFT affiliate, the NYSPA is door to canvass for volunteers Center on Sept. 13. ington, D.C., headquarters pur- developing a package of material and to . collect contributions to chased essential recovery equip- for school children to help them support relief efforts for the Local 94 and Uniformed Fire spread throughout all the floors of the towers. It is not known how ment needed to cut through the comprehend the tragedy and their Pentagon and World Trade Center Officers Association Local 854. millions of tons of rubble. The feelings about it. The material attacks. Hotel Employees & many escaped. (The other Local union coordinated three teams of also will stress the importance of Thousands of D.C.-area union Restaurant Employees: Local 32BJ members work evening and 100 President Bill Grandfield night shifts.) recovery volunteers to rotate into not blaming an ethnic group for members work at the Pentagon. said some 270 members worked At the Pentagon, more than the actions of individual terrorManhattan. BCTGM locals 3 and 50 were Volunteers from all 16 New ists. contacted by New York emer- at the Windows on the World 200 janitors represented by SEIU York City Laborers local unions As reported in the lead story gency shelters and asked if they restaurant on floors 106 and 107 local 82 all escaped unharmed. are helping in the recovery opera- on page 3 of this issue of the could obtain paper masks and of the World Trade Center AFGE: About 235 members tion, including Local 78, which Seafarers LOG, members of the gloves used by union workers in Building 1. About 70 were on of three AFGE locals worked in specializes in asbestos handling. SIU, MEBA and the MM&P are bakeries to donate to volunteers duty Tuesday morning. Another the World Trade Center complex The World Trade Center build- aboard the hospital ship USNS and workers at the World Trade 30 Local 100 members staffed the for the Commodity Futures ings contained a huge amount of Comfort in New York, which is Center rescue effort. The locals cafeteria in the World Trade Trading Commission, the Equal contacted union-contracted bak- Center Building 7, which also Employment Opportunity Commission and the Federal Trade eries in the region and obtained collapsed. Communications Workers of Commission. Members of two 20,000 masks. They then helped Sept. 13, additional AFGE locals worked distribute the face masks to res- America: As of President Morton Bahr said CWA in the Pentagon as Army employcue workers in various points in casualties included five Verizon ees and staff in the office of the Manhattan. The New York State AFL- workers (two of whom were at Secretary of Defense and as Air CIO, Fire Fighters, the West- the Pentagon); one worker at each Force employees. At press time, it chester/Putnam Counties AFL- of the television networks, NBC was not known where these CIO Central Labor Body and and ABC; two port authority workers were during the attacks UFCW have teamed up to pro- workers; and one retired member or their conditions. AFSCME: The number of vide truckloads of food from who perished aboard an airliner used in the terrorist attack. In missmg AFSCME District union supermarkets to fire fighters participating in the World addition, 204 members were Council 37 emergency services workers stands at 45. AFSCME Trade Center rescue. The New unaccounted for. SEIU: A spokesman for SEIU DC 37 represents emergency York City labor council organized a clothing drive for emergency Local 32BJ, which represents medical technicians and Red about 1,000 building mainte- Cross workers. AFT: Three service workers. nance workers at the World Trade District of Columbia teachers Though additional assistance like this is not needed at this time, Center, said 350 local members were onboard the hijacked were on duty at the time of the American Airlines jet that the Chicago Tribune reported on AP Photo/Mark Lennihan attack. The workers-porters, slammed into the Pentagon. Early morning commuters ride a ferry across New York Harbor Monday, 39 Chicago-area fire fighters who cleaners, elevator operators and Sept. 17, to the financial district in lower Manhattan. jumped in cars and drove to New Continued on page 13 maintenance workers-were York to assist. Union members also are just urgency. Continued from page 3 "The next day, one of our pas- responding to calls for contribuCapt. John Clare agreed. "I sengers thanked us for getting his tions to relief funds set up for can only speak for myself, but I father off Manhattan. His father workers at both the World Trade was just focused on getting as was in World War II, and he was Center and the Pentagon and are many people out as I could, get- comparing this to the evacuation turning out at Red Cross offices ting the job done. We did what we at Dunkirk." and hospitals to donate blood. had to do, plain and simple." One week after the attacks, the To find out where to donate He said his passengers "were ferries remained on a substantial- blood, call the Red Cross at 1shocked but relieved. Everybody ly beefed-up schedule, transport- 800-GIVE-LIFE. Check the was just a zombie, pretty much. ing thousands of commuters who AFL-CIO web page (www.aflSome of the people had burns to usually ride the train, subway or cio.org) to learn how you may their faces and hands .... We start- bus. Their daily average was contribute to the relief funds. ed taking people right off the sea around 50,000 passengers. Concerning union members wall, over the fences. Luckily, "As you can guess, we're who were victims of the attacks, there were two New York City extremely busy," said Barnett. the federation relayed the followpolice officers there, and they "We've added quite a few stops ing information from its unions: were handing children down and that we don't normally make. Fire Fighters: As many as 400 A day after the terrorist attacks on the twin towers in lower Manhattan, assisting people onto the boat. We're the only way for people to total are missing, from Uni- a view from the SIU hall in Brooklyn showed the smoke still very much There wasn't a sense of panic, get in and out." formed Firefighters Association in evidence. Unions Aid in Relief Elforts October 2001 Seafarers LOG 11 �It arou attac affili cond September 12. Jamil '>()01 Nl the i 1 aske sible ~ . er pres1dent ld />... Schaitberg , fFu:e Fighters Baro l Association o Internauon~ de A.venue, NW 1750 New ope ,,()006 Washington, ~ ' mon we extend our . eatarers lntemauoual l! k down yesterday in pear ro .... d women of thefiS fiohters who were stroc f the men "'' IAfF 1re ., On behalf o th falllllies of the f the nathies to e -'-erent dangeIS o ym deepest s r . d death are trn• . of the New York. recogni:z.e that m1urY a~ us for the magnitude d seafarers bOth . uld have pre\)aI . fl ohters an othing co Fire~"' y pursue. Howev~. nld Trade Center. are trcly New d time again - that they livelihoods e. st attack on the or heartless terron theY have time an · layed - as .... IAfF :membeIS d1sp . . n thal we in u1e • vest. . the endless adroll'.auo Yorks bra .. ·n be cornforted by their fellow roan. ·"at their faJlll.hes w1 lives at risk to save We pray u• h put theU have for those VI o 1 and fraternally, B ther Schaitberger. s- ~~~ Michael sacco president AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser Attacks Affect Maritime Trade The U.S. maritime community suffered losses in the terrorist attacks last month, then quickly moved to assist in relief efforts and tighten port security. Among the maritime-related news items stemming from the Sept. 11 attacks: • The Coast Guard estimates that 1 million people were evacuated from downtown New York after two hijacked jet liners were flown into the World Trade Center towers (see related story, page 3). Commercial tugs, ferries, police and fire boats as well as Coast Guard boats and cutters began the operation within minutes of the attack. • Several maritime entities had offices located at the twin towers. Employees of the United Seamen's Service, New York Shipping Association, and John J. McMullen Associates (a ship design and engineering firm) escaped the buildings. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported more than 200 of its employees as unaccounted for, including approximately 35 port authority police officers and commanders who were engaged in evacuation and rescue efforts, and also including the agency's executive director, Neil Levin. • A member of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA), John J. Corcoran of Norwell, Mass., was on United Airlines Flight 175, the second plane to hit the towers. Corcoran was traveling to join the APL Thailand as the first engineer. He is survived by a wife and two teenage children. • The Coast Guard has established temporary regulations for the safety and security of U.S. naval vessels in the navigable waters of the United States, under the authority contained in 14 12 Seafarers LOG United States Code Section 91. This provision applies to the permissible speed of non-military ships as well as their proximity to U.S. naval vessels. • The agency also reported that its waterborne patrols have been significantly increased, and additional port security measures have been put in place by the respective Coast Guard captains in every major port and waterway throughout the Great Lakes, East Coast, Pacific Coast, Gulf Coast and along the navigable inland rivers and waterways throughout the country. Those steps include inspections of large vessels entering the U.S. 12 nautical miles off the coasts. • Sen. John Edwards (DN.C.) has introduced a bill (S. 1429) intended to aid both seaports and airports. Known as the Airport and Seaport Terrorism Prevention Act, the bill contains provisions designed to facilitate detection of weapons in cargo containers and to improve the effectiveness of port security personnel. (More than one month prior to the attacks, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee cleared a separate bill (S. 1214) calling for the Coast Guard to establish port security committees including representatives of labor, port authorities, government and the private sector.) • Within a week after the attacks, commercial vessel traffic continued flowing into the Port of New York, though additional reporting requirements and approval are required for transit through an emergency response security zone in the Hudson River below the Holland Tunnel and north of the Statue of Liberty. The port, however, remained closed to cruise ships. We Letters of support and encouragement also immediately were sent from the SIU to President Bush and to the presidents of the following unions: AFA, AFSCME, AFT, ALPA, CWA, HERE, IAFF, IAM, IBEW, IUOE, IUPAT, MESA, OPEIU, PBA, SEIU, TCU and UBC. AP Photo/Patrick Sison October 2001 �Sample of Correspondence Received by SIU President Michael Sacco from Abroad is with great shock and sorrow that the ITF id the world learned of the appalling terrorist on the USA yesterday. On behalf of all ITF tes worldwide, I wish to express our deepest lences and sympathy to the victims and their ies. ting the involvement of passenger aircraft and mediate closure of U.S. airspace, we have also our affiliates around the world to lend all posssistance to the crews of any U.S. aircraft who e stranded abroad as a result. are currently reviewing our meetings proe and will postpone any in the immediate which involve U.S. affiliates. The attack raisious questions about aviation security which eed to be addressed at an appropriate time. rs fraternally, Cockroft al Secretary, ITF at happened is impossible to ever put up with human mind. We all share the grief of your ers, your families and your Nation. You must that tears were shed here as well when this first came from the TV screens. You must that we are with you in your pain and rage. ase hold on, friends! ers Union of Russia Council Members are deeply shocked and affected of the terrorcriminal acts against some public buildings York and Washington which resulted with the thousands of lives of innocent people. express our deep indignation and resolute contion for these monstrous and criminal acts. hese difficult days for all American people, on of all members of FSPTJ', we express to you, members and the American people our fraterlidarity and full support. We also express our deep pain for the people who lost their lives and present our sincere condolences to their families. We are fully convinced that the authors of these monstrous acts will be punished and the values of peace, liberty and justice which the great America defends will triumph against terrorism. With fraternal solidarity, Zija Hasanaj, President Independent Trade Union Federation Of Transport Workers of Albania We express our deep shock at the appalling terrorist attacks in the United States which have taken place on Tuesday, 11 September 2001. On behalf of Greek seafarers and myself personally, we extend our profound and sincere condolences to the people whose lives have been lost in the workplace attacks. Yours fraternally, John Halas, General Secretary Panhellenic Seamen's Federation AP Photo/Stephen Chemin Victims and Heroes Continued from page 11 With great pain and sorrow we received the news of the violent attacks against civilian and military installations in the cities of New York and Washington. We wish to send you this message of condolence for the loss of human life and we join your people in solidarity. We are at your disposal and (you) have our full cooperation within our modest means. We reject and condemn all type of terrorism in any part of the world. Fraternally, Jose L. Justo Villamil Secretary General S.N.T. Marina Mercante Airline workers: The four hijacked airliners used in Tuesday's terrorist attacks carried a total of 233 passengers, 26 union flight attendants and eight union pilots. ILA: The ILA had offices on the 19th and 20th floors of one of the World Trade Center buildings. The employees at the ILA Medical and Clinical Services fund offices escaped. The ILA headquarters building in south Manhattan is just a few block from the site of recovery efforts. It reopened a week-and-a-half after the attacks. Public Employees Federation: This joint SEIU/ AFT union organization has three major offices in the World Trade Center with approximately 300 members. Most are accounted for, but 50 to 75 members are not. OPEIU: There are 16 missing members of OPEIU local 153 who worked in the trade center building. Electrical Workers: Fiftytwo members of IBEW Local 3 are reported missing in New York. At the Pentagon, all 200 members of IBEW local 26 escaped safely. Operating Engineers: Two members of Local 2 are reported dead and six are missing. Locals 30 and 94 had 30 members on the job and are trying to track them down. Other building trades workers: Building trades workers, including Painters members, Laborers and steam fitters worked on several construction projects in both World Trade Center towers. Many are unaccounted for. Postal Workers: Workers at U.S. Postal Service facilities in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon all escaped injury. Carpenters: Hundreds of members of the New York City District Council of Carpenters are reported missing. Civil Service Employees Association: Between 150 and 200 members of this AFSCME affiliate worked in the World Trade Center. More than 40 are unaccounted for. Editor's note: Most of this article is reprinted from the AFLCIO, which continues gathering information from its member unions concerning affiliates' responses to the attacks. For the latest information, including a number of useful links, visit www.aflcio.org. Unions Pledge Readiness Continued from page 3 respondence. "I am fully confident that each of you will continue to represent your union-and your country-in the finest fashion." Meanwhile, Sacco and the presidents of five other maritime unions sent a letter to President Bush promising their assistance in recovery efforts in New York and Washington, plus their readiness for whatever comes next. "In this time of terrible national tragedy, as with all Americans, we want you to know that the men and women of America's Merchant Marine stand ready to serve the nation," the union presidents wrote. "They are ready, willing and able to aid in any way October 2001 possible to search for survivors, help to relieve the weary police and firemen, render medical assistance, help in the reconstruction of our Pentagon, and the tragically devastated area of the southern tip of Manhattan. And, of course, we will serve our nation in any response to these forces of evil." Signing the letter were Sacco; Tim Brown, president of the Master , Mates & Pilots; Henry Disley, president of the Marine Firemen's Union; Gunnar Lundeberg, president of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific; Michael McKay, president of the American Maritime Officers; and Larry O'Toole, president of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association. Seafarers LOG 13 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 16 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2001 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals Totals 1 7 2 8 1 3 l 6 29 18 33 19 11 9 14 21 21 12 6 4 7 20 0 26 22 230 1 6 0 7 17 20 9 6 15 9 4 4 9 0 15 13 2 6 7 0 1 0 5 8 5 6 9 8 7 1 0 2 1 5 1 5 9 12 10 10 141 78 0 0 5 0 4 5 12 4 7 10 3 1 5 0 8 7 3 6 2 3 5 0 2 0 0 3 11 2 5 0 0 Algonac .................. Friday: November 9, December 7 3 13 11 0 9 Baltimore ................Thursday: November 8, December 6 5 20 17 9 5 19 4 16 15 8 10 20 7 4 5 7 2 3 5 3 5 18 1 30 14 184 2 3 8 2 10 7 99 11 13 44 4 4 2 4 3 2 0 0 20 39 2 3 2 1 2 8 45 2 7 0 15 9 71 ENGINE DEPARTMENT l 0 0 6 5 I 0 0 0 0 2 13 9 7 6 5 2 16 2 3 2 0 4 2 4 3 5 4 2 6 5 3 8 2 0 1 5 5 1 1 2 0 6 3 1 3 0 3 5 0 0 0 62 47 24 10 2 21 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 1 124 86 50 89 10 5 63 5 2 34 11 5 15 4 l 0 5 0 0 5 3 5 0 0 0 14 0 2 2 1 7 2 10 4 0 0 0 1 l 3 0 1 0 0 3 6 49 l l 1 31 22 27 10 18 23 23 56 7 6 11 8 4 13 23 444 214 1 6 1 9 27 39 15 0 7 l 42 1 46 15 24 1 11 5 6 6 14 11 11 14 9 18 17 14 6 6 0 18 9 4 12 5 13 15 206 163 0 0 11 11 8 18 Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 17 4 10 14 8 3 4 3 20 0 19 23 157 2 2 2 5 29 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 0 6 1 3 4 22 4 92 0 0 0 5 3 2 1 2 4 l 1 0 3 4 0 6 4 30 11 12 8 5 12 3 0 0 0 5 0 6 2 0 0 0 11 12 3 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 7 14 9 2 l 0 13 2 3 2 1 5 1 0 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 11 I 1 I 17 114 7 31 0 11 0 2 4 0 17 7 22 7 30 9 16 4 2 3 1 1 0 0 4 0 8 10 47 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 1 0 4 4 26 18 1 0 26 3 5 11 2 5 16 12 19 12 5 36 144 547 420 7 1 0 0 0 4 1 6 2 12 3 4 19 5 0 0 12 0 7 3 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 3 0 18 2 1 1 6 6 236 25 96 77 0 0 0 0 0 393 412 289 167 149 11 4 8 0 0 26 13 7 5 4 36 0 Jersey City ..............Wednesday: November 21, Dec. 19 0 Mobile .................... Wednesday: November 14, Dec. 12 Honolulu ................. Friday: November 16, December 14 Houston ..................Tuesday: November 13* Monday: December 10 (changed created bv lleteram Day holiday) Jacksonville ............Thursday: November 8, December 6 0 2 11 7 8 0 New Bedford .......... Tuesday: November 20, December 18 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: November 13, December 11 New York ................ Tuesday: November 6, December 4 5 5 Norfolk ................... Thursday: November 8, December 6 8 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: November 7, December 5 4 0 4 0 13 7 75 0 10 1 10 4 8 8 14 1 2 2 7 0 1 1 39 3 6 2 Port Everglades....... Thursday: November 15, December 13 San Francisco ......... Thursday: November 15,December 13 San Juan ..................Thursday: November 8, December 6 37 266 78 1 3 72 0 0 0 15 4 4 1 0 0 38 9 1 1 5 4 9 64 249 16 18 13 17 53 13 31 15 Savannah ................ Friday: November 9, December 7 Tacoma ................... Friday: November 23, December 21 Wilmington ............... Monday: November 19, December 17 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. 3 8 0 2 0 l 1 3 7 5 14 56 23 0 15 7 10 0 5 12 76 6 16 3 30 25 43 301 513 992 756 790 *"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. October 2001 Duluth ..... .......... ...... Wednesday: November 14, Dec. 12 St. Louis ................. Friday: November 16, December 14 0 1 Boston ..................... Friday: November 9, December 7 21 19 13 2 l 2 3 6 16 11 130 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Houston Totals All Departments 1 6 2 5 0 1 Port Totals Piney Point ............. Monday: November 5, December 3 14 7 11 Algor.ac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Trip Reliefs , , November & Deaember 2001 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 21 13 12 21 Personals WILLIAM BRAGG Your old friend from Seattle, Roosevelt Martin, is trying to find you. Now living in Virginia Beach, he may be reached at (757) 200-1878. EDWARD TOWNSEND JR. Please contact Michele Dean at 5008 Avenue South, Galveston, TX 77551, or call (409) 744-6943, or e-mail ellerae37@aol.com. NOTICE: Flu Shots Set for October 29 at Tacoma Hall Virginia Mason Clinic will again offer free flu shots this year to eligible members. The inoculations will be given at the Tacoma hall on Monday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The address is 3311 South Union Avenue. Any eligible member intending to receive a flu shot is requested to call the hall at least one week prior to Oct. 29. The telephone number is (253) 272-7774. Seafarers LOG 15 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 16 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2001 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville l\1obile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco I 7 2 8 29 33 11 21 21 12 6 4 St. Louis 7 20 0 Tacoma Wilmington Totals 1 3 1 6 18 19 9 14 15 13 2 6 7 5 0 1 0 5 8 5 6 9 8 7 1 0 2 Totals Totals 4 3 7 0 2 13 5 2 3 9 2 0 5 27 16 4 4 39 2 3 5 2 4 3 2 15 9 1 15 1 1 0 l 0 0 0 8 5 11 5 14 7 13 124 86 0 0 o 6 O 4 22 29 11 2 0 11 1 89 63 34 31 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 6 1 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: November 7, December 5 6 4 4 0 Port Everglades ....... Thursday: November 15, December 13 14 0 12 4 5 13 0 13 18 9 206 7 75 0 0 0 6 1 3 0 7 7 4 0 13 2 1 5 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 11 17 114 7 31 2 3 0 11 1 0 0 4 0 8 10 47 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 l 0 0 3 4 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 19 5 8 7 1 8 0 18 0 0 0 11 0 4 8 2 0 4 0 19 5 1 36 12 236 14 3 25 96 6 6 77 547 420 393 412 289 167 0 0 0 0 0 San Francisco ......... Thursday: November 15, December 13 San Juan .................. Thursday: November 8, December 6 St. Louis ................. Friday: November 16, December 14 4 16 12 144 0 17 22 30 9 16 26 13 7 5 4 36 0 38 37 266 0 0 0 15 4 4 1 9 7 0 Savannah ................ Friday: November 9, December 7 10 39 Tacoma ................... Friday: November 23, December 21 1 10 3 6 Wilmington ............... Monday: November 19, December 17 4 2 8 8 l 3 14 1 8 0 2 2 7 2 0 1 1 3 7 78 0 5 4 64 16 18 1 3 72 0 13 9 249 13 31 5 17 14 53 56 15 23 1 0 15 21 7 12 0 10 0 5 12 6 16 3 30 25 l 43 21 0 76 301 513 149 992 756 790 *"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. October 2001 15 163 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Norfolk ................... Thursday: November 8, December 6 8 0 0 0 0 7 3 5 5 5 14 0 0 2 2 12 3 18 0 26 17 2 0 2 0 0 New Orleans ........... Tuesday: November 13, December 11 24 11 5 6 6 5 0 2 New Bedford .......... Tuesday: November 20, December 18 New York. ............... Tuesday: November 6, December 4 0 3 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: November 8. December 6 18 0 11 12 4 2 11 7 (changed created by Veterans Day holiday) 8 0 5 0 3 1 0 26 11 11 14 0 5 12 3 1 1 3 0 0 4 0 6 4 5 12 1 30 4 St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 0 10 5 6 8 San Francisco 0 15 4 2 2 4 3 4 3 92 12 1 0 Puerto Rico 11 I 3 4 2 t 1 Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point 0 6 7 6 49 1 3 5 5 14 9 2 1 3 3 1 2 0 1 3 N~wYork 8 1 2 19 23 5 3 6 6 7 0 157 9 7 5 0 Monday: December 10 I 0 1 Houston .................. Tuesday: November 13* 6 9 0 1 0 Honolulu ................. Friday: November 16, December 14 0 1 0 1 7 6 11 8 4 13 0 2 4 23 10 2 21 0 5 0 24 Duluth ................... ,.Wednesday: November 14, Dec. 12 0 4 4 0 47 Mobile .................... Wednesday: November 14, Dec. 12 3 1 10 5 21 19 13 2 1 2 3 6 16 0 9 1 8 3 4 3 20 10 18 23 0 2 3 5 0 1 2 2 20 39 Boston ..................... Friday: November 9, December 7 I 4 7 10 4 IO 14 2 0 44 62 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 6 5 1 1 96 15 14 0 11 13 4 4 3 Baltimore ................ Thursday: November 8, December 6 Jersey City ..............Wednesday: November 21, Dec. 19 7 3 6 2 5 3 0 9 11 11 130 4 5 12 2 11 22 27 3 Algonac .................. Friday: November 9, December 7 214 5 0 8 18 17 0 11 8 45 6 0 0 5 23 7 99 1 0 7 17 20 0 2 11 0 14 184 0 2 4 2 3 5 2 30 0 0 3 0 0 I 46 56 444 1 0 0 0 0 42 78 1 5 7 2 2 3 8 Piney Point ............. l\1onday: November 5, December 3 0 15 9 71 141 l 50 5 5 4 2 10 230 0 19 8 10 Class A Class B Class C 13 3 2 I 2 10 10 0 5 9 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups 2 7 5 26 22 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans Totals All Departments 20 7 18 Port Totals 5 20 17 16 15 1 5 Port Algor.ac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 2 I 6 2 0 0 l 9 12 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Trip Reliefs November &December 20ll1 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 13 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals WILLIAM BRAGG Your old friend from Seattle, Roosevelt Martin, is trying to find you. Now living in Virginia Beach, he may be reached at (757) 200-1878. EDWARD TOWNSEND JR. Please contact Michele Dean at 5008 Avenue South, Galveston, TX 77551, or call (409) 744-6943, or e-mail ellerae37@aol.com. NOTICE: Flu Shots Set for October 29 at Tacoma Hall Virginia Mason Clinic will again offer free flu shots this year to eligible members. The inoculations will be given at the Tacoma hall on Monday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The address is 3311 South Union Avenue. Any eligible member intending to receive a flu shot is requested to call the hall at least one week prior to Oct. 29. The telephone number is (253) 272-7774. Seafarers LOG 15 �l\T1'11J' Monthly Shipping A Registration Report AUGUST 2001 TOTAL REGISTERED John Fay, Executive Vice President All Groups Group I Group II David Jleindel, Secretary~Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED Group ill Augustin Tellez, Pice President Contracts Group I All Groups Group II REGISTERED ON BEACH Group ill Trip Reliefs All Groups Group I Group II Group III Jack Caffey, Pice President Atlantic Coast Tom Orzechowski, Pice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nkholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Kermett Mangram, Vice President Government Services Rene Lfoeanjie, V'zce President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice P,..esidenJ at Large • • HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 4 7 6 14 3 12 2 2 50 0 3 2 2 0 0 0 2 9 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 8 4 1 3 39 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 II 5 12 0 16 6 5 59 0 18 10 103 I 23 11 0 2 2 39 0 22 17 0 4 183 69 0 0 5 3 4 104 88 0 0 8 0 1 0 0 10 ALGONAC 520 St_ Clair River Dr., Algonac, Ml 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, lL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1 C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 5 3 6 2 2 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 1 27 2 9 4 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o_ 0 0 1 4 2 2 3 2 27 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 5 6 0 8 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 9 0 9 11 0 30 2 2 30 160 128 19 0 0 28 8 0 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada. Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (611) 647-1350 HONOLtJLU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 {808) 845-522:2 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St,, Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 I 0 0 1 4 l . -o 1 9 0 0 0 0 3 11 0 0 0 2 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 77 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 l 19 0 0 17 95 3 14 0 0 17 17 8329 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77012 (713) 928-3381 Port .JAC:KSONVII,LE · . 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 (251) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW OltLEANS 3911 Lapaleo Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals Totals All Departments ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 2 4 11 0 10 3 2 0 5 0 2 2 2 .() 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 5 0 2 6 0 0 28 16 11 0 5 116 37 14 90 2 0 0 7 3 10 .9 2 32 0 13 0 0 138 '.t2 3 95 0 43 3 36 192 111 138 576 406 157 0 6 3 1 6 110 NEW YORK 635 Fourth.Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK PIG-FROM-THE-PAST 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 SA 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 SANT UR CE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 161h Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St Louis. MO 63116 (314) 752~6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOB On his way home to Martinsville, Va., following a recent sixday vacation at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. (see Letters to the Editor, p. 20), Pete Bluhm stopped at SIU headquarters to drop off these two photos. The top one was taken in the mid-'40s of the deck gang aboard the Grange Victory. Bluhm, who sailed as a bosun, is in the center, kneeling. The photo at right was taken in 1948 aboard the Montgomery City. Bluhm is third from right. Also in that photo is Ernest Frank "Scottie" Aubusson (second from left, who died in 1993). Bluhm, who began sailing with the SIU in 1946, participated in organizing drives aboard Isthmian ships-a cause that took nearly three years. He retired from the SIU in 1952 and went on to work in the trucking industry and then in radio. He now enjoys time with his family and, of course, his yearly visits to Piney Point. October 2001 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafare rs 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. n inland captain is among the 16 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. John S. Waters navigated the inland waterways at the helms of various vessels for more than 10 years. Including Waters, six of the retirees navigated the inland waters, seven sailed in the deep sea division and three plied the Great Lakes. Nine of the retirees worked in the deck department, five shipped in the engine department and two sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. A DEEP SEA MARIANA A. CARPINTEYRO, 71 , started her SIU career in 1991, joining in Honolulu. Sister Carpinteyro first shipped aboard the SS Independence , operated by American Hawaii Cruises. Born in Mexico, the steward department member upgraded her skills in 1995 and 1997 at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. Sister Carpinteyro last worked on American Overseas Marine's 2nd Lt. John Paul Bobo. She calls Honolulu home. DAVID H. DAVIS, 62, hails from Ohio. Brother Davis began his career with the Seafarers in 1968 in Seattle. He first went to sea aboard Interocean Management's Ft. Hoskins. Brother Davis shipped as a member of the engine department. He last sailed on the Overseas Marilyn. Brother Davis resides in Humble, Texas. JOSEPHD. DeJESUS, 65, started his SIU ·, career in 1991 in the port of Wilmington, "' Calif. Brother DeJesus first - sailed on the Overseas Joyce, operated by OSG Car Carriers, Inc. Born in Boston, he shipped in the deck department. Brother DeJ es us last sailed aboard Cambridge Tankers Corp. 's Overseas Boston. He makes his home in La Mesa, Calif. EARNEST HALE, 65, began his SIU career in 1968, joining in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Hale's first voyage was aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.'s Yaka. The Alabama native sailed as a member of the deck department. He last shipped aboard the Seabulk Challenge, operated by Interocean Ugland October 2001 Management Corp. Brother Hale lives in Mobile. CLIFFORD RING, 65, hails from Kentucky. He started his SIU career in 1969 in Jacksonville, Fla. Before becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Brother Ring's first voyage was aboard Alcoa Steamship's Halaula Victory. A member of the engine department, he last shipped on the Senator, operated by Crowley American Transportation, Inc. Brother Ring calls St. George, Ga. home. MARCIAL RUIZ, 64, started his career with the SIU in 1977, joining in the port of New Orleans. Born in Honduras, he first sailed on the USNS Potomac, operated by Empire Transport, Co. Brother Ruiz shipped as a member of the engine department. He last sailed aboard Valdez Tankship Corp's Overseas Valdez. Brother Ruiz makes his home in Houston. THOMAS VANYI, 58, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Vanyi's first voyage was aboard the Overseas Joyce, operated by Overseas Carriers, Inc. Born in Hungary, the steward department member upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school in 1974 and 1978. Brother Vanyi resides in Lincroft, N .J. INLAND MICHAELL. DEMETRO, 57, joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of Houston. Prior to joining the Seafarers, the _.....__,.'"""""=--L--"' New York native served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1977. Boatman Demetro first sailed aboard a G&H Towing Co. vessel. The engine department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1982. Boatman Demetro last worked aboard a Moran Towing Co. vessel. He makes in home in Houston. RICHARD F. ECKLES, 69, started his career with the Seafarers in 1962, joining in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Eckles worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Capital Towing Co. Born in Louisiana, he shipped as a member of the deck department. Boatman Eckles lives in Zachary, La. DONICE E. LAWSON, 62, was born in Charleston, W.Va. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1977, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. The deck department member worked primarily on vessels operated by Penn Maritime, Inc. Boatman Lawson upgraded his skills in 1995 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. He resides in Virgilina, Va. EDWARDJ. VOIT, 61 , began his SIU career in 1978, joining in the port of Philadelphia. Before becoming a Seafarer, Boatman Voit served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962. He first sailed on a Taylor Marine Towing Co. vessel. A native of Pennsylvania, Boatman Voit shipped in the deck department. He upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school in 1990. Boatman Voit last worked aboard a Coleman Launch Service vessel. He calls North Palm Beach, Fla. home. HUGH K. WAIN, 66, hails from Los Angeles. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1978, joining in the port of Wilmington, .-----;;:=----, Calif. Prior to joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1960. Boatman Wain worked pri.__-..___=-----""'.....-. marily on vessels operated by Crowley Towing & Transportation. The engine department member upgraded his skills in 1981 and 1998 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Boatman Wain Ii ves in Downey, Calif. JOHNS. WATERS, 61, started his SIU career in 1976, joining in the port of Houston. Born in Charleston, S.C. Boatman Waters sailed as a captain. He sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by Marine Contracting & Towing Co. The captain makes his home in Summerville, S.C. GREAT LAKES MICHAELJ. KORNMEIER, 55, hails from Toledo, Ohio. Brother Kornmeier joined the Seafarers in 1967 in Detroit. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1966. Brother Kornmeier's first voyage was on an American Steamship Co. vessel. The deck department member sailed in both the Great Lakes and inland divisions during his career. He last shipped aboard a Great Lakes Towing Co. vessel. Brother Kornmeier resides in Ohio. JAMES R. LAWSON, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in Detroit. Born in Michigan, he first shipped on an H&M Lake Transport vessel. Brother Lawson sailed in both the Great Lakes and inland divisions. The deck department member upgraded his skills in 1980 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. His most recent voyage was on American Steamship Co. 's John Boland. Brother Lawson lives in Algonac, Mich. JOSEPHD. VIOLANTI, 64, was born in Pennsylvania. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1960, joining in Detroit. Brother Violanti's initial voyage was aboard an American Steamship Co. vessel. The deck department member last shipped on the Saginaw Bay, another American Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Violanti makes his home in Northwood, Ohio. since its founding in 1938 and first came ashore to serve as a union officer in the port 1952 of Tampa in 1941. He had been acting as the Seafarers and their children will have an SIU's chief negotiator since 1959 and was opportunity to get a four-year college educaelected to his last post in 1960. tion, free of charge, under a new plan proHe gained the nickname "Sonny" when he posed by the SIU and first went to sea from approved by the his native Tampa at trustees of the the age of 15, shipSeafarers Welfare ping as a deckhand on Plan. Beginning with a coastal freighter. He the fall term of 1953, thereafter switched to four students yearly f~ f ' '.A ocean-going vessels will receive full colwhere he worked virlege scholarships of tually all engine $ 1, 500 a year for department ratings as four years, good at i.==::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::::=!! a wiper, fireman, any recognized college or university in the oiler, and as a deck engineer on winches and U.S. and for any course selected. Money cargo machinery. already has been set aside by the trustees for 1972 the scholarship fund to cover the next four years. labor leaders leveled bitter attacks at "reacThis is the first scholarship plan in maritime tionaries" in Congress after the House of and one of the few union scholarship plans in Representatives refused to send its minimumthe U.S. The union scholarship will be enough wage bill to conference within the Senate .... in practically all cases to cover all tuitions and The Senate bill, backed by labor, would raise fees and still leave money for ample monthly the present $1.60 an hour minimum to subsistence payments. $2.20 over two years and extend coverage to six million more workers, including domestics and state and local government employees. 1962 The Senate also would raise the minimum for One of the earliest SIU members and officials, factory-farm workers to $2.20 over three Claude "Sonny" Simmons, SIU vice president years. in charge of contracts and contract enforceThe House bill would raise the overall miniment, died Oct. 30 at Hackensack Hospital in mum to $2 an hour. It would not extend covNew Jersey after a long illness. He was 43 erage or increase the farm workers' minimum. years old. It also includes a provision ... to let employers An experienced organizer and contract special- hire 16- and 17-year-old youths at a special ist, Simmons had been a member of the SIU $1.60 wage. Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG THJS MOJ'ITH J"'t SJU HJS."0 Ay 1 Seafarers LOG 11 �Final Departures DEEP SEA SUMO AMIR Pensioner Sumo Amir, 83 , died April 4 . Born in Indonesia, Brother Amir started his career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) in 1952 in the port of San Francisco. The SS Mariposa was one of the ships aboard which the steward department member sailed. He began receiving his pension in 1979. Brother Amir lived in San Francisco. GENE BERGER Pensioner Gene Berger, 78, passed away May 6. Brother Berger began his SIU career in 1951 in the port of New York. His first _.........__ __, voyage was aboard the Royal Oak, operated by Interocean Management Corp. Born in Sweden, Brother Berger shipped in the engine department. His final voyage was on the Point Margo , operated by Point Endeavor Corp. Brother Berger started receiving his pension in 1982. He lived in his native country. JESSE CONDOFF Pensioner Jesse Condoff, 87, died June 27. Brother Condoff started his career with the MC&S in San Francisco. The Mississippi native worked in the steward department and began receiving his pension in 1973. Brother Condo ff made his home in San Francisco. DONALD CURTIS Brother Donald Curtis, 63 , passed away June 26. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa. Brother Curtis ' initial SIU voyage was aboard the USNS Stalwart, operated by Sea Mobility, Inc. He shipped in the steward department, most recently working aboard the USNS Bowditch, operated by Dyn Marine Services of Virginia, Inc. Brother Curtis resided in La Harpe, Ill. BENJAMIN DAHLAN Pensioner Benjamin Dahlan, 75 , died June 28. He started his SIU career in 1966 in the port ofNorfolk, Va. Brother Dahlan first shipped aboard a Sea-Land Service vessel. The Singapore-born mariner was a member of the deck department. He last worked on Energy Transportation Corp. 's LNG Capricorn . Brother Dahlan started receiving his pension in 1991. Staten Island, N .Y. was his home. ALCIDAS DORE Pensioner Alcidas Dore, 91, passed away July 10. Brother Dore started his career with the MC&S in Seattle. Before joining the MC&S, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. Brother Dore's first voyage c 18 Seafarers LOS was on a States Steamship Co. vessel. The Willow City, N .D. native sailed in the steward department. He last went to sea aboard the President Tay lor, operated by American President Lines. Brother Dore started receiving his pension in 1983. He lived in Bremerton, Wash. DEWEY E. EMORY Pensioner Dewey E. Emory, 75, died June 24. He began his SIU career in 1949 in Tampa, Fla. Brother Emory's initial voyage was aboard a Mayflower Steamship Corp. vessel. The Smyrna, Ga. native sailed in the steward department. He last worked on Delta Steamship Lines' Del Campo. Brother Emory started receiving his pension in 1983 . He made his home in Tampa, Fla. VINCENT FRISINGA Pensioner Vincent Frisinga, 75, passed away April 27. Brother Frisinga joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Before becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Army. Brother Frisinga first sailed on the Taddei Victory, operated by Consolidated Mariners, Inc. Born in California, he shipped as a member of the deck department. Brother Frisinga's final voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Freedom. He started receiving his pension in 1991. Brother Frisinga resided in Los Angeles. HERBERT GREENE Pensioner Herbert Greene, 70, died March 21. Born in Connecticut, he began his career with the Seafarers in 1969 in Yokohoma, Japan. Prior to joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1953. Brother Greene first shipped with the SIU aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's City of Alma. The deck department member last sailed on the Sea-Land Consumer. He started receiving his pension in 1995. Brother Greene lived in San Francisco. WILLIAM JOE Pensioner William Joe, 70, passed away April 4. Brother Joe launched his SIU career in 1952 in the port of New York. Before his seafaring days, he served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1948. Brother Joe first went to sea aboard the Marymar, operated by Calmar Steamship Corp. The engine department member was born in New York. He last shipped on the LNG Taurus, an Energy Transportation Corp. vessel. Brother Joe started receiving his pension in 1991. St. Bernard, La. was his home. PER KARMAN ,_---...,..._..._, Pensioner Per Kannan, 92, died April 10. Brother Kannan started his career with the Seafarers in 1945, joining in the port of San '------'12......o..............___;:,._--..J Francisco. Born in Sweden, he shipped as a member of the deck department. Brother Karman started receiving his pension in 1973. He was a resident of Santa Rosa, Calif. DONALD KEITH Pensioner Donald Keith, 71 , passed away March 14. He began his SIU career in 1956 in the port of New York. Before becom..........w..-..""""""................-tu..ill ing a Seafarer, Brother Keith served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1948. His first SIU voyage was aboard the Rose Knot, operated by Suwannee Steamship Co. The New York native worked in the steward department. He last shipped on the Sea-Land Leader. Brother Keith began receiving his pension in 1994. Astoria, N.Y. was his home. THOMAS LANINGHAM Pensioner Thomas Laningham, 82, died May 14. Born in Ranger, Texas, Brother Laningham started his SIU career in 1947 in Galveston, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Laningham worked in the engine department. His last voyage was on the Del Norte, operated by Delta Steamship Lines. He started receiving his pension in 1984. Brother Laningham lived in Las Vegas. ANDRES MALDONADO .-------.....-,Pensioner Andres Maldonado, 78, passed away June 7. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Maldonado first shipped on A.H. Bull Steamship Co. 's Elizabeth. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Maldonado's last voyage was on the San Juan, operated by Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. He started receiving his pension in 1985. Brother Maldonado was a resident of Bronx, N .Y. ......L.......11'1.....J FLOYD MULLENS Pensioner Floyd Mullens, 78, died July 10. The Texas native joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Mullens' initial SIU voyage was aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Meridian Victory. The steward department member last went to sea on the Overseas Alaska. Brother Mullens started receiving his pension in 1988. He made his home in Stanislaus, Calif. WILLIAM OMELANCZUK Pensioner William Omenlanczuk, 75, passed away May 16. Brother Omelanczuk joined the Seafarers in ....___ _ _ _ __, 1951 in the port of New York. He served in the U. S. Army in 1943. Born in Newark, N.J., Brother Omelanczuk first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The deck department member last went to sea on the SeaLand Gallaway. Brother Omelanc- zuk: started receiving his pension in 1992. He resided in Largo, Fla. ROBERT PITCHER Pensioner Robert Pitcher, 81 , died April 7. Brother Pitcher started his SIU ' career in 1955 in the port of New Orleans. The Louisiana native first sailed aboard Mississippi Shipping Co. 's Del Mar. Brother Pitcher worked in the steward department and last shipped on the Del Norte, another Mississippi Shipping Co. vessel. He started receiving his pension in 1972. Brother Pitcher made his home in Arabi, La. JAMES W. PULLIAM Pensioner James W. Pulliam, 76, died June 7. Born in Virginia, he started his SIU career in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Pulliam's initial voyage was aboard a Victory Carriers, Inc. vessel. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Pulliam last sailed on the Sea-Land Tacoma. He began receiving his pension in 1986. Brother Pulliam was a resident of Williamsburg, Va. ~-----~ JOSEPH RINIUS Pensioner Joseph Rinius, 84, passed away April 22. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. Born in Pennsylvania, he first sailed aboard the Santa Emilia, operated by Liberty Navigation Trading Co. Brother Rinius worked in the engine department. He last shipped on Delta Steamship Lines ' Santa Adela. Brother Rinius began receiving his pension in 1981. He lived in Santa Rosa, Calif. FRANK RUSSO Pensioner Frank Russo, 88, died May 27. Born in Louisiana, he joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The deck ~----..... department member worked primarily aboard Delta Steamship Lines vessels. Brother Russo began receiving bis pension in 1979. He called Harvey, La. home. LESTER SCHRAGER Pensioner Lester Schranger, 79, died July 28. Brother Schrager began his SIU career in 1966 in Wilmington, Calif. He first sailed aboard Texas City Refining, Inc.'s The Cabins. The Connecticut native worked in the deck department. His final SIU voyage was on the Sea-Land Endurance. Brother Schrager began receiving his pension in 1987. He was a resident of Las Vegas. MARVIN SMITHERMAN Pensioner Marvin Smitherman, 73, passed away June 14. The Alabama native started his SIU career in 1970 in the port of San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956. Brother Smitherman first sailed aboard a Michigan Tankers, Inc. vessel. The steward department member last went to sea aboard Crowley Marine Services' Nodaway. He started receiving his pension in 1998. Tuscaloosa, Ala. was his home. MARTIN VARGAS Brother Martin Vargas, 32, died April 25 . He joined the SIU in 1999 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Vargas' initial SIU voyage was aboard the Blue Ridge, operated by Crowley Petroleum Transport. The Texas native worked in the engine department. He last went to sea on Sheridan Transportation Co. 's ITB Baltimore. He lived in Corpus Christi, Texas. JOSEPH WOLANSKI Pensioner Joseph Wolanski, 78, passed away May 17. Born in New Jersey, he started his SIU career in 1956 in the port of New York. His first ship was the Steel Artisan, operated by Isco Inc. Brother Wolanski shipped in the deck department, last sailing on the Sea-Land Integrity. Brother Wolanski served in the U.S. Navy from 1939 to 1946. He made his home in Baltimore and started receiving his pension in 1978. INLAND JOHN REED Pensioner John Reed, 70, passed away April 18. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Houston. Boatman Reed served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1945. The engine department member sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by G&H Towing. He started receiving his pension in 1988. Boatman Reed resided in Cleveland, Texas. LUKE SCARIANO Pensioner Luke Scariano, 86, passed away May 14. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1956 in New Orleans. The Louisiana native sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. , Inc. Boatman Scariano worked in the engine department and started receiving his pension in 1980. He made his home in Shelby, Tenn. JOHN WEINER Pensioner John Weiner, 71, died July 28. Boatman Weiner began his career with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Philadelphia. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. Born in Pennsylvania, Boatman Weiner first shipped aboard a Moran Towing Co. vessel. He worked in the engine department and last sailed on a Taylor Marine Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Weiner started receiving his pension in 1988. ALLEN WOODS Pensioner Allen Woods, 67, passed away May 20. He joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Woods was born in Alabama and sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by Dravo Basic Continued on page 20 October 2001 �Digest ~f ~hipboard Unio'1 11•ctin9s · The::Seatarers LOG a,ttempts to print as many digests of union shipboard mi11iltes a§ possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. SIJips minu_tes first are reviewed by the unions contract department. Those.issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon ret:1ipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then lorwarded 1 to the Seafarers LOG for publication. CHICAGO (ATC), June 29Chairman Timothy D. Koebel, Secretary Gregory G. Keene, Educational Director Rudolph Lopez, Deck Delegate Marcos Felix, Engine Delegate Phil Perdikis, Steward Delegate Ahmed 0. Shariff. Chairman stated copies of new contract received and made available to crew. Positive aspects of contract noted, including increased pension benefits and prescription coverage for dependents. Educational director talked about basic safety training needed to satisfy STCW requirements. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Engineers agreed to shut down elevator from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Crew members requested to refrain from using it during this period if inadvertently left on. Chairman reminded crew of mess deck courtesies, i.e., no hats, sleeveless shirts or flip-flops . Also, everyone should assist DRU's and GSU's efforts to maintain crew areas in clean condition. Next ports: Valdez, Alaska; Richmond, Wash. PRODUCER (CSX Line), June 3 -Chairman Joel A. Lechel, Secretary Douglas J. Swets, Educational Director Allan A. Rogers II, Deck Delegate John T. Emrich, Engine Delegate Lawrence D. Carranza, Steward Delegate Osvaldo Castagnino. Chairman announced payoff June 5 in Long Beach, Calif. He thanked crew for keeping ship cl an while at anchor in port. He noted STCW clock is ticking. "If you don't complete STCW basic safety training or acquire your STCW certificate by Feb. 1, 2002, you will not be able to sail." Secretary stated all correspondence posted and in order. Educational director added that in addition to taking required STCW courses at Pau] Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., school is available for other upgrading classes. Treasurer noted $1 ,000 in ship's fund. For requests other than movies, crew should talk with bosun. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New itinerary will take ship from Long Beach to Honolulu to Tacoma and back to Long Beach. Thanks given to steward department for greatly improved menus. Special thanks also to Relief Steward Swets for outstanding job. RELIANCE (CSX Line), June 30--Chairman Tim FitzGerald, Secretary Gene C. Sivley, Engine Delegate John D. Lange. Chair- While in the Tampa shipyard, AB Dave Crisp works on the El Morro's aft house. October 2001 man stated new washing machine and VCR received. He thanked crew for their professional help during oil spill in Tacoma, Wash. Educational director urged crew members to upgrade skills at Piney Point and remember Feb. l, 2002 deadline is getting closer. Without STCW certificate, mariners cannot sail. Treasurer noted $100 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Clarification requested on pension plan. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next port: Tacoma. SEALAND ACHIEVER (U.S. Ship Management), June 24-Chairman Michael Duggan, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educationa] Director Miguel Rivera, Deck Delegate Gerard Rogers, Engine Delegate Ronnie Hamilton, Steward Delegate Daniel L. Wehr. Chairman announced payoff July 2 in Houston. He noted new dryer installed. He reminded crew members to update STCW certificates. Steward requested looking into ways to secure stores crane to stop rattling (which is keeping him awake at night). Treasurer reported $12 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman read communication from headquarters regarding proposal in next contract for satellite TV. New clocks requested for crew lounge and mess hall. These are electric clocks that are automatically adjusted from bridge during time zone changes. Next port: Charleston, S.C. USNS BOLD (Maersk Lines, Ltd.), June 26-Chairman David W. Gardner, Secretary Richard J. Wythe, Deck Delegate Derrick Hurt, Engine Delegate Wayne Evans, Steward Delegate Gideon Sinunons.Chairmanthanked everyone for excellent job and for practicing safe working habits. He announced next payoff in early August. Bosun reminded everyone that time is running out for STCW compliance-Feb. 1, 2002. He also stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on basis for figuring vacation pay and criteria for working in tax.free zones and whether any "hazardous duty" pay applies. Crew also requested more overtime and inquired about e-mail service for ship and refrigerators for all rooms. Suggestions made for increased pension plan and improved dental and prescription plans. USNS STOCKHAM (Amsea), June 26-Chairman Thomas W. Grosskurth, Secretary Stephen M. Avallone, Educational Director Joseph J. Jenkins Jr. , Deck De1egate Kelvin Johnson, Engine Delegate John Fernandez, Steward Delegate Alan Van Buren. Bosun addressed STCW issue and noted deadline for compliance is Feb. 1, 2002. Those crew members getting off reminded to leave rooms in good condition with fresh linen. Treasurer announced $115 in ship's fund. He advised crew members to agree on how money should be spent before leaving for Diego Garcia. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for improved dental and optical benefits at all levels. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. CHARLES BROWN (Transoceanic Cable Ship Co.), July 9Chairman David Loison, Educational Director Lothar Wick, Deck Delegate Tyrone Benjamin, Engine Delegate Guadalupe A. Campbell. Chairman reminded everyone ship is on standby. Anyone going away for weekends should leave phone number. He also encouraged crew members to attend upgrading courses at Paul Hall Center. Discussion held about highlights of new standard contract and company agreement. Crew expressed appreciation to VP Contracts Augie Tellez for good work. Everyone asked to keep noise down in passageways and cabins after 8 p.m. and reminded of no smoking policy in public areas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. DEVELOPER (U.S. Ship Management), July 8-Chairman Barry M. Carrano, Secretary Obencio M. Espinoza, Educational Director DiMarko Shoulders, Deck Delegate Joerg N. Witte, Engine Delegate Bruce M. Korte. Secretary thanked everyone for good trip and advised them of need to contribute to SPAD for job security. Educational director suggested crew members attend classes at Paul Hall Center and make sure STCW training has been completed by Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for new pillows and mattresses as well as for information about new contract. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done, especially for special attention on July 4 holiday. GOPHER STATE (IUM), July 30--Chairman Nathaniel Leary, Secretary Anthony L. Curran, Educational Director James DeMouy. Chairman announced vessel payoff July 31 in Guam. Educational director urged members to check expiration dates on sailing documents, including STCW. Bosun stressed seriousness of STCW compliance. Without the necessary training, you can't sail after Feb. 1, 2002. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to steward department for fine job. MAERSK CALIFORNIA (Maersk Lines, Ltd.), July 1Chairman Bennie C. Freeland, Secretary John G. Reid, Educational Director James T. McParland, Deck Delegate Charles K. Williams, Steward Delegate Johny Bolton. Chairman reported smooth trip and thanked everyone for help in search for stowaways. Secretary thanked shipmates for helping keep ship clean. Educational director urged members to check STCW documents and make sure they ' re up to date. Treasurer announced $216.79 in ship's fund. Plan is to purchase more movies for vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for transformers for crew rooms (vessel's power is 220-volts; need 110volts for American electrical equipment) as well as new keys, toaster and microwave oven. Also requested literature to be posted regarding rights of seamen when injured. Clarification requested on GVA's duties. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. MAERSK TEXAS (Maersk Lines, Ltd.), July 18-Chairman John M. Zepeda, Secretary Donna M. DeCesare, Educational Director Scott S. Fuller, Deck Delegate George Jordanides, Steward Delegate Justo Lacayo. Chairman announced payoff July 19 in Balboa, Panama. Disputed OT issue to be presented to port officials in Houston. Secretary thanked everyone for keeping house clean. Educational director reminded crew members of educational facilities available at Paul Hall Center for upgrading and improving skills. Recommendations made to increase pension benefits, purchase satellite TV and obtain refrigerators in all rooms. Thanks given to steward department for good food. NAVIGATOR (CSX Line), July 29-Chairman Werner H. Becher, Secretary Lynn N. McCluskey, Educational Director Daniel F. SPIRIT (CSX Line), July 22Chairman Howard W. Gibbs, Secretary Edgardo G. Ombac, Educational Director Mohamed Alsinai, Engine Delegate Rey D. Farinas, Steward Delegate Blaine R. Amundson. Chairman announced payoff July 28 in Tacoma, Wash. He thanked everyone for smooth trip and reminded them to wear safety gear and watch step El Morro Crews Up in Tampa Crew-up for the El Morro took place in August at the Tampa shipyard. The crew members overwhelmingly ratified the new standard agreements and sent a vote of thanks to the SIU contracts department for a job well done. From the left are SA Richard Jones, SIU Rep Bryan Powell, Chief Cook Jorge Ellis and Chief Steward Gregory "Scooby" Melvin. Dean, Deck Delegate Sangie Mohamed, Engine Delegate James B. Spranza, Steward Delegate Glenn A. Taan. Chairman announced arrival and payoff Aug. 4 in Tacoma, Wash. He advised crew to keep doors locked in port and obtain new set of linen for relief crew members. He also thanked everyone for job well done in separating plastic items from regular trash. Educational director collected TRBs for captain to sign and reminded everyone of upcoming STCW deadline, Feb. 1, 2002. Movies purchased for $65, leaving $25 in ship's fund. Also, $165 spent on fresh tuna in Guam, leaving $5 in tuna fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on food allowances, especially with extra riders aboard. Next ports: Tacoma; Oakland, Calif.; Honolulu; Guam. RICHARD G MATTHIESEN (Ocean Ships, Inc.), July 2Chairman Dana Naze, Secretary Gloria Holmes, Educational Director Kelly L. Mayo, Deck Delegate Artis Williams, Engine Delegate Gilbert Tedder, Steward Delegate Joseph S.L. Martin. Chairman reported new pay scale received from company, effective July 1. Educational director discussed STCW deadlines. He urged crew members to apply for basic safety training immediately since classes are very full. Treasurer announced $238 in ship's fund. New movies were purchased in last couple ports. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to increase pay and vacation days. Bosun asked crew to help keep lounge clean and return movies when finished with them. He also asked that everyone be considerate of those trying to sleep by not slamming doors, etc. Next ports: Singapore; Sasebo, Japan; Ulsan, S. Korea; Yokosuka, Japan. SMT CHEMICAL TRADER (Intrepid Ship Management), July 30-Chairman Raymond A. Tate, Secretary Michael A. Pooler, Educational Director Nick Entchev, Deck Delegate Mary Rose Bado, Engine Delegate John Parish, Steward Delegate Luis Gonzales. Chairman talked about new contract and pay increase. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $3,500 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Los Angeles. when walking on deck. Educational director advised crew members to check STCW compliance. Time is running short. Deadline is Feb. 1, 2002. New movies just bought for $80. Bosun holds remaining $25 for additional video purchases. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Awaiting new mattresses; hopefully, they' Jl arrive in Tacoma. Thanks given to steward department for good food. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship Corp.), July 8-Chairman Hugo P. Dermody, Secretary Earl N. Gray Sr., Educational Director Michael Papaioannou, Deck Delegate Shelia Lewis, Engine Delegate Kevin J. Carraby, Steward Delegate Enrique Agosto. Chairman asked crew members to be sure plastic items are separated from regular trash for disposal. He also stressed importance of contributing to SPAD because those donations help keep the union strong. Secretary reminded everyone of upcoming STCW deadline and stated necessary courses available at Paul Hall Center. Educational director added that opportunities available at the school help mariners keep up with latest education in their field of work. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Next ports: Morehead City, N.C.; New Orleans. TACOMA (CSX Line), July 23Chairman Joseph Artis, Secretary Mohamad M. Shibly, Educational Director Michael D. Powell, Deck Delegate Sean N. O'Doherty, Engine Delegate Michael G. McGlone, Steward Delegate Mohamed A. Hussain. Chairman announced payoff on arrival July 24 in Tacoma, Wash. He noted new standard contract currently in effect and several new ships are being built. Educational director advised crew members to meet STCW requirements before Feb. 1, 2002 deadline and encouraged them to attend other upgrading courses at Piney Point. It's a great benefit of belonging to SIU and includes free room and board. Joint treasury for unlicensed crew and officers contains about $600. Bosun to ask captain to purchase exercise equipment. Disputed OT reported by engine delegate to be discussed with patrolman at payoff. Clarification requested on rotation information. Steward department thanked for great job. Seafarers LOG 19 J �, 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 writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) My immediate family and I have just spent six days' vacation at the Paul Hall Center. It was a great experience for all of us. Our sincere thanks to all the personnel there. They treated us like we were family and, indeed, we felt like family. Also, our compliments to Romeo Lupinacci. His ship (the Paul Hall Center galley and cafeteria) is the best feeder I've ever been on. While there, I took the opportunity to mix with and talk to many of the Seafarers taking classes, whether it was for upgrading or certification. I came away from these conversations feeling that some of them did not fully appreciate what they are a part of as SIU Seafarers, or what the SIU has done in the past to make possible what they enjoy today. My seafaring time was short compared to many others. It ran from 1944 through December 1952. My union experience started with the SUP in 1946, then the SIU in 194 7 until I retired in '52. Half of that time was spent sailing Isthmian ships in an effort to aid in organizing that companysomething that took almost three years to accomplish. While it would be a misnomer for me to say I knew most of the men responsible for what the SIU is today, I did have a passing acquaintance with most of them since we were constantly in touch during that three-year period. The men I refer to, of course, are Paul Hall, Frank Drozak, Al Kerr, Lindsey Williams, Earl "Bull" Shepard and others, too numerous to name here. I mention their names here to let today's Seafarers know that these men were guys who never gave up the fight, who had a vision of what today's merchant seamen are enjoying in working and living conditions aboard ship, wages and, of course, benefits. As late as the early '50s, the only benefit an SIU man had was Final Departures Richard J Reiss, an Erie Sand Steamship vessel. He made his home in Buffalo, N.Y. )II: Appreciating the Vision Of Earller Seafarers Continued from page 18 Materials Co. Boatman Woods was a member of the deck department. He started receiving his pension in 1996. Boatman Woods called Uriah, Ala. home. GREAT LAKES JOSEPH BOYER Brother Joseph Boyer, 70, died July 9. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1952 in Buffalo, N.Y. The Pennsylvania native sailed in the Great Lakes as well as deep sea divisions. He first shipped aboard Great Lakes Associates' A. Guthrie. A member of the deck department, Brother Boyer's last ship was the WILLIAM BUCKLEY Pensioner William Buckley, 81 , passed away April4.He began his SIU career in 1960 in Detroit. Brother .._...-"""""'. Buckley first shipped aboard an American Steamship Co. vessel. Born in Emmett, Mich., he was a member of the engine department. Brother Buckley's last ship was the Sharon, another American Steamship Co. vessel. He started receiving his pension in 1978. Rivera Beach, Fla. was his home. Know Your Rights knowing that when he shipped out of the union hall, he would be paid a decent wage, have clean living conditions and a chance to settle any beefs via the SIU port agent when the voyage ended. To all of you sailing today, learn your union history. I believe you'll be a better Seafarer if you do. Pete Bluhm Martinsville, Va. .... )II: Best of Luck To Merged Unions I am pleased that the NMU and the SIU have merged. This has been long sought, and I am proud to be associated with both union. I retired from the NMU in 1985. I joined in 1952. My father served m the NMU before me-from 1936 to 1953, leaving because of poor heath. I resided at Snug Harbor in Sea Level, N.C. for three years and have since moved to Florida. Now that the merger of the two unions has become a reality, may we move forward with continuted progress and unity. Jack Otte Edgewater, Fla. DONALD SWANSON Pensioner Donald Swanson, 76, died July 16. Brother Swanson joined the SIU in 1960 in Detroit. He served in the ~~.......................---1......_. U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1947. Brother Swanson first shipped on Ocean Petroleum Carrier Corp. 's Elemir. He worked in the deck department and sailed in both the Great Lakes and deep sea divisions. The Ironwood, Mich. native last sailed on the Steel T Crapo, an Inland Lakes Management, Inc. vessel. Brother Swanson started receiving his pension in 1986. He resided in Toledo, Ohio. Personal Greetings for Holiday Issue of the LOG A popular feature of the December Seafarers LOG is the holiday greetings section. To ensure your holiday message is published, please: * PRINT or TYPE your message (in 25 words or less). Photographs also are welcome. * Be sure your greeting is in the holiday spirit. * Do not send more than three entries per person. (This form may be reproduced.) *faxSend your entries to the Au th Way, Camp Springs, MD You also may copies directly to the at or send them by e-mail to dhirtes@seafarers.org. Seafarers LOG, 5201 LOG (301) 702-4407 207 46. If sending by e-mail, please include your phone number. Additionally, forms may be filled out in any SIU hall and turned in to the official at the counter-or may be given to the boarding patrolman during a vessel's payoff. All entries must be received by Friday, November 16, 200 I. HOLIDAYMFSSAGE (Please Print) To: From: Sender's Telephone N u m b e r : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Message: ~---------------------------------- Check the block which describes your status with the SIU: D Active Seafarer D Family Member/Friend of Active Seafarer D Retired Seafarer D Family Member /Friend of Retired Seafarer Other: 20 Seafarers LOG 10/01 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 520 l 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 again st 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. October 2001 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER)· UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule for classes for the months of October through December 2001 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 reservationfshould 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 (30 l) 994-00 l 0. Deck Upgrading Courses Date of Completion Arrival Date · Course November 16 October 20 November17 Able Seaman (incfitding simulator Engine Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler November3 December 14 Welding October 13 November24 December 14 Safety Specialty Courses Arrival Date Date of Completion Government Vessels October 13 October 27 November 10 November 24 November 2 November 16 November 30 December 14 STCW Medical Care Provider October 20 October 27 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW October 20 October 27 November 10 November17 October 26 November3 November 16 November23 November30 Course Basic Safety December14 steering assessments) : Lifeboatman/Water Survival Radar (simulator) October 20 October 6 November3 November 17 October 6 November3 October 19 November 16 October 19 Radar (one-day renewal) Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* November24 December 1 December8 December 15 December 7 December 14 October 13 October28 October 27 November 10 October 6 October 13 December 21 (*must have basic fire flglt1ing) November 16 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (ARPA) (simulator) November2 Tankennan (PIC) Barge* October20 November 17 October 26 November23 October 27 November 24 November 10 December 8 October 27 November2 November 30 (*must have basic fire fighting) (*must have radar 11nlimited) GMDSS (simulator) Bridge Resource Management November 24 Academic Department Courses 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. Steward Upgrading Cou1S11s Start Course Be prepared for the future • • • Date of Completion Date .,Upgrade your skills NOW Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations module~ start every week beginning January 8. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classe~ "start every other week beginning January 6. UPGRADING APPLICATION Address _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ __ __ at the Paul Hall Center. With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty (120) days seatime for the previous y ear, 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 QMED applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee gf $280 with their aJ!J!lication. The payment should be made with a money order only. payable to LMSS. COURSE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D END DATE BEGIN DATE 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# _ __ _ __ __ _ Book # _ __ _ _ __ _ __ 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? DYes DNo If yes, class#----- - - - - - -- - - -- - - -- - -- -Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course(s) taken - - -- - -- - -- -- - -- - -- - - - - Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? 0 Yes 0 No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes DNo Primary language spoken _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ __ _ __ October 2001 SIGNATURE - - - - - - -- - - - -- -- DATE 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. The Seafarers Hany 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. 10101 Seafarers LOB 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 618 - Unlicensed apprentices from class 618 who graduated from the water surval course are (from left, kneeling) Felipe Zepeda, Shaddrick Barrington, Clinton Lough, North Bremicker, (second row) James Martin, Christopher Cash, Joseph Manning, Justin Yettou, Jordan Cuddy, Christin Cross, Frank Irby II and Gerald Rogers Jr. Able Seaman - Upgrading Seafarers who earned their AB ratings Aug. 24 are (from left, front row) John Fisher, Kyle Bailey, Alvin Clark, Randy Senatore (instructor), (second row) Louis Holder, David Evans, Joseph Borys, Rudy Garrido and Jerry Fanning. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Completing the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course Aug. 17 are (from left, front row) Raymond Johnson, Michael Johnson Sr., Andrew Van Bourg, Stephen Castle, Ronald Ammar, Elliott Rhodes, Jim Shaffer (instructor), (second row) Antonio Simon, Herman Best, Timothy Perry, Odilio Evora, John Davis, Albert Alexander, Eric Berry, Samuel Lampshire and Vlado Lazarevski. Lifeboatman/Water Survival - Earning their lifeboatman/water survival endorsement Aug. 17 are (from left) Michael Zoabi, Pablo Flores, Allen Ward, James Francis, Jonathan Newhouse, Cristino Williams, Brenda Gray, Kervin Velazquez, Robert Beckwith, Ben Cusic (instructor) and Edward Tully. Thnkerman (PIC) Barge - Graduating from a recent tankerman (PIC) barge course are (in no specific order) Willie Carter, David Heindel Jr., Quintin Herrera, Albert Bodden, Keithley Andrew, Raymond Brumback, Michael Williams, Mark Sawin, Ron Cobb, Etienne Vidal, James Bond 111, Michael DiAngelo, Clyde Evans, Brian Teixeira and Matthew Pellicano. Above: Taking advantage of college courses offered at the Paul Hall Center are Andrew Linares (left) and Ramona Gayton. Both sail from the port of Wilmington, Calif. They are studing Math 101-College Algebra with instructor Rick Prucha. At the cent membership meeting, Gayton was presented with a certificate and congratulations from SIU President Michael Sacco for completing all the upgrading credits she needs to earn her associate's degree. She is now working on the academic portion of that degree. Gayton, who began her SIU career as a member of class 511 (in 1993), sails as an electrician. 22 Seafarers LOB Computer Lab Classes Daniel Borden displays his certificates for achieving mastery over Windows 95 and beginning and intermediate · -~--.. , Excel. Looking on is instructor Rick Prucha. DEU - Unlicensed apprentices in the third phase of the training program completed the DEU course June 22. They are (from left, first row) Darrick Johnson, David Johnson, Anjwar Brooks, Justin Armstrong, Jessie Caston, (second row) Maurice Chambers (instructor), Bryan Wells, Adrian Moore, Jesse Hale, (last row) Jeffrey Edwards and Grady Mason. SIU members Alexander "Steve" Campbell, left, and Donald Bridenstine Jr. display the certificates they earned for learning computer basics and the Windows 95 operating system. Campbell, who sails from the port of Mobile, and Bridenstine, from Piney Point, both are deck department members. With them is instructor Rick Prucha. October 2001 �Paul Hall Center Classes Alexander Banky Ill, Egbert Campbell , Abdo Ahmed , Pablo Flores, Anthony Bonin , Robert Beckwith , Dionce Bright, Mark Bissonnette, Mian Ahmad, Mark Adams , Michael Borders, Charlfred Autrey, Mohamed Ali, Alex Caneda, Ursula Canci , Geoffrey Bell and William Byrne. Basic Safety Training Classes Held at Paul Hall Center (From left, kneeling) Andrzej Tlalka, John Mclean, Sean Walker, William Steele, Francisco Zuniga, Alexander Stamatelaky, (second row) Davon McMillan, Eddy Usmany, Joseph Thielman , Mary ..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __. Lou Smith, John Yates, Rudolph Xatruch , Ennis Gomez, Mike Daras (instructor), (third row) M.J. White , John Hoskins, Elmo Davis and John Shivers. Torry Kidd, Vicki Holloway, Kenneth Koch , Samuel Lampshire, Eugenio Lopez, Stanley Jandora, Calvain James, James Kidd Jr., Kenneth Long , David James, Joseph Jones, Kjell Liadal , John Jubert, Roy Honeycutt, Anselmo Lopez, Michael Kaye, Vincent Knight, Thomas Haney, Nasir Isa and Jim Liu. ARY studen1 who has registered for a class and finds-for whatever reason-that he or she cannot qftend, please inform the admissions departm~rtt so that another student may take that place. Timothy Perry, Ronnie Makowiecki, Edwin Ortega, Joe Riccio, Gerald Payne, Pedro Mena, Lemuel Robinson Jr., Jorge Mora, Ronald Pattiasina, Konstantinos Prokovas, John Meyers, Jonathan Newhouse, Kenneth Mclamb, Albert Monson, Chester Preston , Paublito Ramos-Ortiz, Lisa Mitchell , Gilbert Louis and Wilfredo Rodriguez. STCW Medical Care Provider - Completing the STCW medical care provider course recently under the instruction of Julie Lankford (left) are (from left) Steve Votta, Steve Campbell and Stuart Miller. October 2001 Andrew Vanbourg , Yussuf Ussi , Kirk Willis, Cristino Williams, Richard Volkart, Mark Somes, Jerome Smith , James White, Stavros Manousarides, Wayne Webb, Sidney Wallace, Rodney Wilson, Corrie Stockton , Edward Tully, Ernest Smith, George Santiago, Mohamed Shireh, Curtis Williams, Jeremy Thigpen , Luis Vanderrama, Donald Williams, Benjamin Sivells and George Vorise. Seafarers LOii 23 �Helping celebrate the August delivery of the USNS Pomeroy to the MSC are (from left) Korean War veterans Robert Dalton, Bill Helton, John Finnigan and Captain Mike Finnigan. John Finnigan-former SIU member, Korean War veteran and father of the USNS Pomeroy's master-points to a· picture of himself taken 50 years ago in Korea. Finnigan donated some of his personal war photos for the vessel's permanent display. Remembering tb.e Man Bebinil ~tb.e Pomeroy hen the SIU-crewed USNS Pomeroy was delivered from the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego to the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), on hand for the August ceremony were three Korean War veterans who accepted the ship on behalf of the crew. The vessel was named in memory of U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Ralph E. Pomeroy, who posthumously was awarded the Medal of Honor for his brave actions in Korea in October 1952, Captain Mike Finnigan, himself an SIU hawsepiper, noted in a letter accompanying the photos on this page, that among the three veterans was his father, John Finnigan, who was in Korea the same year that Ralph Pomeroy served there. The elder Finnigan also donated some personal photos to the vessel's display on the 01 deck. The other two guests were Bill Helton, who was in Pomeroy's unit in Kor~a, and Robert Dalton, a medic in Pomeroy's unit The USNS Pomeroy is the seventh large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off vessel (LMSR) built at NASSCO through a government-initiated directive known as the Strategic Sealift Program. The 950-foot long vessel will be loaded with tanks, vehicles and other U.S. Army equipment in mid-December. It will then depart the United States for Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, where it will spend approximately 30 months on station, prepositioning its Army cargo. Enjoying lunch aboard the USNS Pomeroy are ABs James Alston (left) and Nathaniel Carr. Wanda Cokley, SA aboard the USNS Pomeroy, refills the salad bar. Taking part in the luncheon reception following the delivery ceremony are (from left) Bosun Mark Coleman. AB Michael Mayo and AB Brian Carroll. SIU West Coast VP Nick Marrone is served from behind the counter by Chief Cook Claudia Kammeyer. SA Connie Tarplin keeps the hot food coming. Helping celebrate new jobs aboard the USNS � 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. 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 October 2001 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CONSTRUCTION MOVES FORWARD, DELIVERY DATES MODIFIED FOR U.S. LINES’ CRUISE SHIPS 8 DIE IN TEXAS ACCIDENT AS BARGES STRIKE BRIDGE UNIONS AID IN RELIEF EFFORTS SIU-CREWED FERRIES VITAL TO NY ESCAPE; HOSPITAL SHIP CALLED SEAFARERS PRIMED FOR MOBILIZATION U.S. LABOR SECRETARY CHAO TOURS NEW ORLEANS HALL, SHIP FEDERATION OPPOSES ‘FAST TRACK’ SIU ATLANTIC VP CAFFEY RETIRES LABOR BACKS CANCELLATION OF WORLD BANK-IMF TALKS ORGANIZING NAMED TOP PRIORITY AT UIW QUANDRENNIAL CONVENTION U.S., BRAZILIAN UNIONS SIGN SOLIDARITY PACT TO HELP ENSURE JUSTICE FOR TRICO MARINERS AGREEMENT REACHED FOR USNS SUPPLY BABY BOND PROGRAM STILL GOING STRONG AT 50 APPRENTICES TAKE ‘HANDS-ON’ APPROACH VICTIMS, HEROES UNIONS AID IN RELIEF EFFORTS ATTACKS AFFECT MARITIME TRADE REMEMBERING THE MAN BEHIND THE POMEROY 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 10/01/2001 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. 63, No. 10 2001 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/35e834ce5059b70ed01e20b50d9124f0.pdf 11065e098dce1cc0f0f854747f990a91 PDF Text Text Volume 63, Number 9 SIU-Crewed Pomeroy Delivered Watson-C1q,ss ·LMSR Augments American S!!alift Capacity . J~ Photo by National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. Steward Dept. Seafarers To Crew USNS Benavidez Construction Continues on RO/RO The first of two roll-on/roll-off ships for SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. is under construction in San Diego. It is scheduled for delivery in October 2002. For more photos of the early stages of the construction , see page 3. Sealaring Life Agrees With Zepedas Three Generations Find Career Niche in SIU Recertified Bosun Johnny Zepeda (left) and his son Felipe, who is enrolled in the unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education , aren't the only ones in their family to discover their calling through the SIU. Page 9. SIU members will soon climb the gangway to the USNS Benavidez (T-AKR-306) , which recently was christened in New Orleans. Page 3. House Okays ANWR Development _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 5 - Carter Investigation Continues _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 2 �President's Report Time Is Right for ANWR Fluctuating gas prices at the pump. Electrical bills skyrocketing. Roving blackouts. The cost of home heating oil inflating. Is it any wonder that the =--.,.._..,,, House of Representatives last month passed-with bipartisan support-an energy bill that will affect all Americans? Besides other benefits, the president's energy plan will create jobs all across America through a commitment to modernizing and expanding the nation's energy infrastructure. This means new refineries, new power plants, new research into renewable energy sources. Within that legislation is a provision calling for safe Michael Sacco exploration and drilling of a specific area of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Clearly, ANWR represents a great opportunity for the United States to become less reliant on foreign oil. Energy problems throughout the U.S. have been especially prominent this year. ANWR can be a new way to help meet the growing demand for energy products, while also helping to put the nation back on track toward the continued economic expansion we enjoyed over the past decade. Last month's House passage of the energy bill was a big victory for those who support ANWR development (including the SIU). In passing the energy plan-and in defeating an amendment specifically intended to yank ANWR exploration from the program-the House provided great momentum for this issue. I hope SIU members and their families have noticed the recognition given to the labor movement for helping move ANWR through the House. In this case, many legislators and reporters have given credit where it's due, noting the strong backing from AFL-CIO unions, including the SIU and other unions affiliated with the Maritime Trades Department, plus the unions of the Building and Construction Trades Department and others-all of whom are coordinating their efforts through the coalition known as JobPower. That coalition, formed earlier this year, includes an outstanding list of trade unions, elected representatives and businesses that are working together to deliver solutions to America's energy problems. The SIU will continue doing its part, through JobPower and through the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Already, we have lobbied hard on this issue, and the membership also has delivered by reaching out to their elected representatives on Capitol Hill. I thank all Seafarers who sent postcards and letters to Congress asking for their support of ANWR development. And I urge you to keep it up, because our work is far from finished. Once again, this is an example of how politics affects our lives and livelihoods. As the energy plan moves to the Senate, keep in mind that opening ANWR will do more than just increase domestic oil production. It will create new jobs for American workers-hundreds of thousands of jobs, by some estimates. Americans will do the exploration and drilling. U.S.-built pipelines will transport the oil. Domestic facilities will refine and distribute it. U.S. energy producers and U.S. consumers will use it. And, of particular interest to Seafarers, we will join many of our brothers and sisters in maritime labor to crew the growing fleet of environmentally safe, double-hulled, U.S.-flagged tankers that will carry the oil from Alaska. Even before we start bringing the oil back, we'll have to transport the construction equipment to Alaska. Opening ANWR to development will help enable our U.S.-flag Merchant Marine to grow and help expand our shipyard industrial base-both of which serve valuable military purposes. Another thing that stands out about the proposed exploration and development of ANWR is the evident partnership between labor, management and government. It's not often that those three components so readily take the same stance on a given issue. When we agree this strongly and this eagerly, you can bet we have a persuasive case. In part, that's because we've shown that exploring ANWR will be done in a responsible, environmentally sound way. Since the opening of Alaska's North Slope, nature and development have safely co-existed. And today's technology makes it possible to produce oil in a less invasive and more environmentally friendly manner. Incidentally, if you've ever seen a photo of ANWR with mountains in the background, you're looking at a federally protected area to the south of the one proposed for development. That is a key distinction because, despite the misleading claims of some opponents of ANWR development, the coastal plain area proposed for exploration is basically an icy desert. It is flat and treeless. What about the citizens of Alaska? They're overwhelmingly in favor of developing ANWR, according to studies. They've seen how North Slope production has expanded Alaska's tax base, created jobs and provided money for schools, roads and other infrastructure, and they know ANWR will do the same. The exploration and development of ANWR is a winner for the United States. It will mean new jobs and new energy. Our nation will benefit for years to come. Volume 63, Number 9 September 2001 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2001 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOB Ship Fire Investigation Still In Early Stages The U.S. Coast Guard in late July began its formal investigation into the engine room fire aboard the ammunition ship SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr. The July 14 fire in Sunny Point, N.C. claimed two lives-those of GUDE Horace Beasley and Third Asst. Engineer Paul Powell. Based on testimony during hearings in July and last month in Wilmington, N.C., the agency's investigation is far from finished. The Coast Guard is required to issue its report within six months after starting the investigation. Much of the recent testimony focused on the ship's fire fighting systems, the crew's initial response to the fire and the blaze's possible cause. Details also came to light regarding the fate of Beasley, a 45-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was making his first trip with the SIU. According to press reports, First Asst. Engineer George Howard saw Beasley treading water on the Carter's port side moments after the fire was discovered. Beasley apparently either jumped or fell from an engine room side port near where the fire started. Howard grabbed a life ring, but when he turned to throw it into the Cape Fear River, he no longer saw Beasley. An article in the Aug. 2 edition of the Wilmington Star-News reported that after Howard tossed the ring, Beasley came back into sight. The river's current and wind apparently deterred Beasley's attempts to grab the ring. "As Mr. Beasley drifted down river, Mr. Howard followed him, continuing to throw the line into the river," noted the article by reporter Trista Talton. Beasley, who didn't know how to swim, soon went under. His body was discovered four days later. Testimony from Capt. Robert Vranish indicated that at least three lines had been extended from the docked ship to the water. The Carter underwent conversion in Norfolk, Va. from a commercial cargo vessel to an ammunition ship. It is operated by Maersk Line Ltd. for the U.S. Military Sealift Command. The 950-foot vessel passed all its inspections following the conversion, and crew members completed a number of fire drills before the Carter sailed from Norfolk to Sunny Point. They also finished a fire safety drill the morning of the accident. Although investigators don't know how the fire started, they have ruled out the incinerator and two generators as possible ignition sources. A Star-News report from Aug. 11 said that one theory suggests "heavy fuel oil, pumped from an overflow tank into a settling tank, leaked onto the boiler stack.... A Coast Guard investigator said valves in a transfer pipe were found open after the fire." A Coast Guard officer speculated that fuel contacting a hot metal surface may have touched off the fire, though that hasn't been confinned. One thing that isn't in doubt is the crew's excellent work in containing the fire while awaiting assistance from local fire fighters. The Carter was carrying 2.5 million pounds of explosives, loaded in 1,300, 20-foot containers. Although the vessel can hold twice that amount of cargo, the tragedy undoubtedly would have been worse if the fire had spread to the ammunition. Seafarers and officers battled the blaze for approximately 30 minutes before help arrived. Some of them assisted in the emergency effort for up to two hours, until the generator powering their equipment was exhausted. At least one, QMED/Electrician Donald Hastings, stayed aboard for eight hours, primarily to aid emergency crews who had no familiarity with the ship's layout. The Coast Guard, Military Traffic Management Command, MSC and Maersk all praised the crew for its efforts, as did many of the local fire fighters. Patriot Gets Positive Reviews Cruising the Hawaiian islands is the best way to really get a flavor for the incredible variety of sights and experiences of our 501h state. And making that cruise on the SIU-crewed ms Patriot has elicited a number of positive comments from seasoned travelers. Dan Smith, former national executive vice president of the Propeller Club (a group which promotes and supports the American Merchant Marine) earlier this year took one of the seven-day voyages on the ms Patriot, the first in a new fleet of elegant and modern United States Lines cruise vessels. Smith, who spent his entire career in the shipping business, stated in a report provided to American Classic Voyages (the parent company of United States Lines), "I can very honestly say the trip was wonderful in all aspects and that the entire crew did everything in their power in an unobtrusive way to assure a pleasant trip for passengers of all ages. "I personally found the entire crew cordial, helpful and accommodating throughout," he noted. "The ship was immaculately clean and I found the food very good." Michael Brown, editor of the subscription-based on-line newsletter CruiseReports, also gave high marks to the week-long voyage. He specifically noted the attentiveness of the Patriot crew and a real desire on their part to please the passenger. That kind of service, he states, "has become all The ms Patriot, which makes weekly seven-day excursions around the Hawaiian islands, is the first ocean-going passenger vessel to register in the United States in more than 40 years. too rare on most ships today." He talked about the "very good, even outstanding, American-style service in a casual atmosphere" and of the many excursion selections available in each port-everything from sightseeing and hiking to kayaking, snorkeling and bicycle riding to scuba diving, golfing and helicopter rides-and the excellent guides for each group. He also noted that while the 1,212 passenger Patriot is now a U.S.-flag ship, it was built in 1983 as the Nieuw Amsterdam and retains a certain old-fashioned charm and quaintness not found on some of the newest large cruise vessels. Additionally, he said he saw "no signs of the obvious discontent and disinterest that one sometimes encounters among the staffs of some ships these days." Both Smith and Brown commented on the playing of the U.S. National Anthem at 8 a.m. as a welcome surprise. "This is, after all, an American ship," Brown wrote, "and it feels like America, not Europe." The ms Patriot was launched in Hawaii Dec. 9, 2000 under American Classic Voyages Co. 's United States Lines. American Classic Voyages also owns and operates Delta Queen Steamboat Company, Delta Queen Coastal Voyages and American Hawaii Cruises. Two additional 1,900-passenger vessels are presently under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. The 72,000-ton cruise ships-the largest ever built in a U.S. shipyard-will enter service in Hawaii in 2003 and 2004. September 2001 �USNS Pomeroy Delivered to MSC Seventh Watson-Class LMSR Will Join Prepositioning Fleet Photo by National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. The SIU-crewed USNS Pomeroy will join MSC's prepositioning fleet. SIU Steward Department Members To Crew Benavidez, Newest MSC Ship SIU members will soon climb the gangway to the USNS Benavidez (T-AKR-306), a vessel under contract to the Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC). Seafarers will crew the steward department aboard the Benavidez, which recently was christened in New Orlean . Vice Admiral Gordon S. Holder, commander of the MSC, delivered the principal address at the ceremony, and Hilaria Benavidez, widow of the ship's namesake, broke the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow. Built at the Northrop Grumman Avondale shipyard in New Orleans, the 950-foot USNS Benavidez is the seventh in the Bob Hope-class of vessels, part of a fleet of large, medium speed, roll-on/roll-off (LMSR) sealift ships that are well-suited for loading military combat- and combat-support equipment needed overseas and for re-supplying materiel during times of national crisis. The vessels in this class are among the largest in the Navy fleet and can cruise at speeds in excess of 24 knots. With six decks, the ships' interiors each have a cargo capaci.ty of approximately 400,000 square feet, making them ideal for transporting helicopters, tanks and other military materiel. Additionally, two 110-ton single pedestal twin cranes make it possible to load and unload cargo where shoreside facilitie are limited or non-existent. The new ship will have a crew of 29 and accommodations for 95. Like all but one other vessel in the sealift program, the Benavidez is named for a Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Army Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez of Lindenau, Texas. Benavidez di tinguished himself in a series of daring and extremely valorous actions in Vietnam in 1968, where he volunteered to lead the emergency extraction of a 12man special forces reconnaissance team, inserted by helicopters into the dense jungle, that met heavy enemy resistance while gathering intelligence in an area controlled and routinely patrolled by the North RO/RO Construction Continues Recently christened in New Orleans, the USNS Benavidez represents new jobs for SIU members working in the steward department. Vietnamese Army. Benavidez was originally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but this was upgraded to the Medal of Honor when the full extent of his heroism became know. Not only was Benavidez a hero on the battlefield, he wanted to do even more for his country and made it his highest goal. "He worked with young children, pointing the way to their future and success," stated Holder at the christening ceremony. "To kids at the Benavidez Elementary School in Houston, Texa , Sgt. Benavidez is a legend they are proud to call 'their hero.'" Benavidez died Nov. 29, 1998. "The ship you see before you," added Holder, "will stand for the same ideals held by Roy Benavidez as she joins the MSC surge sealift force, ready to carry Army combat gear and supplies to support America's war fighters." Unions Seek 'Permanent Suspension' Of New Rules on Testing Procedures The SIU and three officers' unions have urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta to "permanently suspend" drug testing procedures that are spelled out in newly issued regulations from the U.S. Coast Guard. In a recent letter to Mineta, the unions (the SIU; American Maritime Officers; International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots; and Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association) stated that the Coast Guard's final rule (49 CFR 40), including technical amendments, is redundant for merchant mariners and burdensome for the maritime industry. The SIU previously voiced September 2001 The SIU-crewed USNS Pomeroy last month was delivered to the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), augmenting America's sealift capacity and signaling new job for Seafarers. Built at NASSCO Shipyard in San Diego, the Pomeroy (T-AKR 316) is 950 feet long. It ha a 106-foot beam, a 34-foot draft and a displacement of 62,644 long tons when fully loaded. The gas turbinepowered vessel's top speed (fully loaded) is 24 knots. Additionally, the Pomeroy has more than 390,000 square feet of cargo space. The ship is the seventh large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off ves el (LMSR) built at NASSCO through a government-initiated directive known as the Strategic Sealift Program. A spokesman for the hipyard said the Pomeroy, like its predecessors, was delivered "ahead of schedule, under target cost and with zero quality discrepancies." The vessel is named in honor of U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Ralph E. Pomeroy, who posthumously was awarded the Medal of Honor for his brave actions in Korea in October 1952. The LMSRs assigned to MSC carry prepositioned tanks, armored personnel carriers, tractor-trailers, and other combat equipment and supplies to potential areas of conflict around the world. Because of their multi-use capabilitie , they are considered among the most adaptable cargo ships ever built. The Pomeroy will preposition Army cargo at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The other ships already in the Watson class are the USNS Watson, USNS Sisler, USNS Dahl, USNS Red Cloud, USNS Charlton and USNS Watkins. The eighth is scheduled for an April 2002 launch, with delivery in September 2002. strong concerns about certain aspects of the regulation (titled Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs) when it fir t was proposed. Those remarks were submitted this past summer during the Coast Guard's formal comment period. The new regulations took effect last month. Meanwhile, in the July 30 communication to the transportation secretary, the unions focused on one particularly troublesome component of the new rules: employer background checks on drug and alcohol testing records (49 CFR 40.25). According to the regulation, Construction is proceeding on the first of two roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ships for SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE), as pictured in photo above and two below. The first of the Orea-class dry cargo ships is slated for delivery in October 2002; the second is due in April 2003. As previously reported, the vessels are the first U.S.-built commercial dry cargo ships in 10 years. They're being constructed by NASSCO in San Diego for TOTE's Tacoma-to-Anchorage service. The new ships will be 839 feet long and have beams of 118 feet. all marine employers must, after obtaining an employee's written consent, request drug and alcohol testing from DOT-regulated employers who have hired the worker during the two years prior to the employee's current application. If the information obtained shows that the pro pective employee has violated a DOT drug or alcohol regulation, a marine employer can't hire that person to perform "safety sensitive functions" on the vessel, unless the employer gets information that the individual has subsequently complied with the retumto-duty requirements. "One major difference between surface transportation modes and marine transportation modes is found in the licensing Continued on page 4 Seafarers LOG 3 �Crew Compliments Car Carrier Contract Seafarers aboard the Overseas Joyce said they're happy with the new five-year contract covering the car carrier. Last month in Baltimore, crew members welcomed aboard SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez for an overview of the new agreement, which has been brought in line with the standard contract. "I think it's the best contract that I've ever seen-anywhere, Welcoming Liberty Grace The new SIU-crewed bulk carrier Liberty Grace last month made its first U.S. port, arriving in Stockton, Calif. after sailing from Japan. A brief ceremony took place before the vessel loaded approximately 40,000 tons of bagged rice (bottom photo) ultimately intended for the landlocked nation of Uzbekistan, located in Central Asia, north of Afghanistan. Pictured below left are Seafarers who first crewed the ship. The vessel is operated by Liberty Maritime Corp. anytime, in any union I've belonged to," stated Chief Steward James Willey. "I've never seen anything like it." Among other highlights, the contract increases wages and overtime by 6.25 percent in each of the first four years, followed by a slightly greater increase in the fifth year. Also, the vacation benefit will increase from 10 for 3 0 to 14 for 30. SIU members on the Overseas Joyce are pleased with the new contract covering the vessel. Above, Seafarers welcome SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (standing, center) and Port Agent Dennis Metz (far right) in Baltimore. Notice: ASM LMSR Wage Increases Steward department members aboard SIU-contracted large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off vessels (LMSRs) operated by American Ship Management received wage hikes effective July 23, while in fufl operating status. The increases became effective in the third year of the contract, pursuant to provisions outlined under the agreement between the SIU and the company. Under terms of the accord, steward department personnel will receive increases as follows: chief stewards 3.9 percent, chief cooks 5.9 percent, assistant cooks {utility) 8 percent anci stewar<;I assistants 11.5 percent. Steward department personnel aboard the following LMSRs, all operated by American Ship Management, will receive the increases: USNS Fisher, USNS Gilliand, USNS Gordon, USNS Seay, USNS Shughart, USNS Mendonca and USNS Yano. Unions Seek Suspension of New Drug Testing Rules Continued from page 3 and documentation of employees," the unions' letter pointed out. "A mariner must have a merchant mariner's document issued from one source only- the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The USCG rigorously enforces the drug and alcohol requirements and suspends/revokes documents of offenders. If you have a mariner's document, then you either have not committed an offense or your privilege has been restored by the USCG after completing an appropriate rehab program. The controls are already in place. The same may not be true for surface transportation with multi-state licensing. "We strongly believe that 49 CFR 40.25 is a clear invasion of privacy," the letter continued, "and once an individual has participated in the return-to-duty process and is permitted by the collective bargaining agreements between the seagoing unions and our contracted companies, the record of prior drug or alcohol violation should not be relevant or affect the individual's ability to gain employment aboard a U.S.-flag commercial vessel. After all, the USCG has restored the license or merchant mariner's document to the individual." Additionally, the unions noted that the background checks on testing records "would cause havoc on the hiring hall system, which supplies rotary hires to shipping companies. The hiring hall system relies on just-in-time delivery of fit-for-duty merchant mariners to crew U.S.-flag vessels. A requirement for further background checks of merchant mariners who hold the requisite USCG license or documents prior to a vessel's sailing makes no sense in that it potentially can paralyze vessel operations." Council: Drop Charges Against 'Charleston 5 1 Federations Says Accusations Are 'Unreasonable, Excessive, Unjust' With the case of the "Char]eston 5" set for trial this month, the AFL-CIO executive council in August issued a resolution summarizing the longshoremen 's plight and demanding that charges against them be dropped. Parts of the resolution follow. "An egregious miscarriage of justice in South Carolina threatens to tum back the clock on progress on workers' rights and racial justice in the South and across the nation. Five dockworkers who are members of International Longshoremen's Association Locals 1422 and 1771 face criminal charges for attempting to defend their jobs. " All five-Kenneth Jefferson, Peter Washington, Ricky Simmons, Jason Edgerton, and Elijah Ford-are victi ms of selective prosecution by South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon, a candidate for governor, who is using race and anti-labor sentiment to attack one of the most visible and active unions in South Carolina while furthering his political ambitions. Four of the dockworkers are members of ILA Local 1422, which is virtually all-black. "The prosecution of the union dockworkers, known as the Charleston 5, stems from an inci- 4 Seafarers LOG dent that occurred on January 20, 2000, when approximately 150 members of Local 1422 carried out a legal informational picket at the Port of Charleston to protest the use of a non-union stevedoring company to unload a Danish freighter. An encounter with 600 riot police during the picketing ended in a clash where a police1422 man clubbed Local President Ken Riley on the head while he attempted to restore order. "Eight of the dockworkers received mainly misdemeanor trespass charges from local Charleston law enforcement authorities in connection with the incident. But Attorney General Condon, who has demonstrated his hostility to unions on numerous occasions, intervened and raised the charges to rioting and conspiracy to riot, which are felonies and carry prison sentences. A Charleston judge dismissed these charges for lack of evidence in a preliminary hearing. ''Nevertheless, Condon sought felony indictments against the men through a secret grand jury in Charleston. Although it is implausible that these unarmed union members planned to riot against 600 heavily armed police officers in full riot gear, five of the dockworkers were indicted. "Despite the fact that they have not been convicted of any crime, the Charleston 5 have already been severely punished. For nearly a year-and-a-half, they have been confined to house arrest from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., allowed only to go to work or attend union meetings. The impact of the house arrest has been devastating, not only for the dockworkers, but for their families as well. "The Charleston 5 face trial in September, and they could receive prison terms of up to five years . The AFL-CIO stands squarely behind the International Longshoremen 's Association and the South Carolina AFL-CIO, which have taken the lead in the fight for the dockworkers. This summer, union activists and leaders, including AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson , joined together with South Carolina community and union leaders for a rally of more than 7 ,000 in Columbia, South Carolina, to support the Charleston 5. "The American labor movement demands that Attorney General Condon and the law enforcement authorities of South Carolina drop the charges against the Charleston 5. These charges are unreasonable, excessive, and unjust. We welcome the support of allies from among civil rights, religious, and community-based organizations, as well as support committees that are forming in cities from New York to Los Angeles. The AFL-CIO is proud to take a leadership role in the fight for the Charleston 5. We will wage and escalate this fight until they are free and justice is done." Above: Reg ina Ewing , George Vorise and Lydell Grant were among the SIU members participating in the rally. Right: Seafarers (from left) Michael Amador, Jack Jackson and Ursel Barber demonstrate support for ILA during June rally in South Carolina. September 2001 1 �ITF Gains $865,000 for Cruise Ship Crew Federation Also Aids Mariners During 'Action Week' The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) last month won a court judgment that mandates payment of $865,000 plus repatriation to the crew of the Panamanian-flagged cruise ship Ocean Glory I. Some 23 7 crew members are involved in the ruling. The 51-year-old ship has been detained in Dover since failing a safety inspection in early July, according to the ITF. Despite the court order, other aspects of the case are not finished, noted Stephen Cotton, secretary of the ITF's Special Seafarers' Section. "With the burning question of so many stranded crew members settled, we can investigate some of the other issues raised by this case: how crew members had to pay bribes for jobs on board, and how a Panamanian safety certificate was issued for a ship that at the time of its inspection was clearly not safe," Cotton said. "I hope too that there will be a similarly successful resolution for the passengers and tour operators who bought passage in good faith on what the elusive Cruise Holdings must have known was an unsafe ship." The ITF official described Cruise Holdings as "the fugitive Greek operators to whom [shipowner Cruise Invest SRL] had the misfortune to charter the ship." In a separate matter, the federation recovered $121,039 in back wages for mariners during a "week of action" against unfair practices on ships-some of them registered with runaway flagsin the Irish Sea. ITF inspectors and volunteers from British and Irish trade unions inspected 41 ships from July 30Aug. 3 in the ports of Dublin, Belfast, Liverpool and Heysham. They found instances of wage discrimination based on nationality aboard many of the vessels, with crews being paid widely varying rates depending on their country of origin. Wages of just $450 per month were not uncommon. AFL-CIO Bains 66th Union Delegates representing the California School Employees Association (CSEA) recently voted to join the AFL-CIO as the federation's 66th independently chartered union. "Our delegates made history today (Aug. 2) when, after serious contemplation and deliberation, they voted overwhelmingly to join the AFL-CIO," said CSEA State President Clyde Rivers. "Delegates recognized that this presented the best opportunity for the continued success of our great union." CSEA is the largest statewide union for classified employees in the nation, representing nearly 200,000 school employees in California. This historic vote came at the union's 75tb anniversary conference. "The AFL-CIO is proud to welcome the California School Employees Association," said AFL-CIO President John J. Sweeney. "The CSEA's decision to join forces with the 13 million members of the AFL-CIO is indicative of the level at which the union movement is reaching out, growing and representing a broader range of professions. This new alliance will strengthen both organizations, and will mean a stronger future for school employees and for California students and their families." "We'll now be part of a national coalition," said Rob Feckner, a CSEA area director, who spoke to the delegates on behalf of the board. "CSEA can now play a bigger role in the national education scene, better able to sponsor federal legislation, and, with added clout in the California political arena. We'll have a more significant role, and we'll accomplish even more for our dedicated school employees." "As we look back on this day, CSEA delegates will surely know that they were part of something bigger than all ofus," Rivers said. "We all look forward to a bright future as we enter the true house of labor." Labor Federation Picks 6 For Executive Council The AFL-CIO named six new members to its executive council during its quarterly meeting last month in Chicago, with all of the new members filling vacancies on the board. The 54-member AFL-CIO executive council is touted by the federation as "the highest-ranking leadership body in the union movement." SIU President Michael Sacco has served on the council since 1991. The newest members are Joe Hunt, president of the Iron Workers; Cheryl Johnson, president of the United American Nurses; Bruce Raynor, president of the Union of Need]etrades, Industrial and Textile Employees (UNITE!); Cecil Roberts, president of the United Mine Workers; September 2001 Ed Sullivan, president of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department; and Clyde Rivers, president of the California School Employees Association. The AFL-CIO paid tribute to six officials who stepped down from the council, recognizing "the tremendous service that each has given to the union movement." The outgoing members are Robert Georgine, former president of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department; John T. Joyce, former president of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers; Jay Mazur, former president of UNITE!; James Norton, former president of the Graphics Communications International Union; "On some ships registered with flags of convenience, we have found crew members from countries such as Burma, Indonesia and the Philippines who are being paid 77 cents an hour," explained Norrie McVicar, coordinator of the week-long event. During the action week, six ITF agreements (which hold employers on runaway-flag ships to acceptable standards of pay and hours) were signed and two more are due. "This week served notice on a lot of people," McVicar added. "Any owner who has seen the kind of cooperation shown between British and Irish affiliated unions and the level of support we've had from dock workers will not feel safe running substandard ships." The week of action was so successful that officials voted to extend it for another week in Ireland. Apparently this move paid immediate dividends. Inspectors visited the Lebaneseflagged livestock carrier Rami M in Waterford, Ireland during the week of Aug. 6-10. Officials expressed their concerns about the apparent absence of mandatory STCW documents on the part of crew members. In addition, they were distressed about wages aboard the vessel, which were thought to be between $300 and $400 per month. All uncovered evidence of pay discrimination based on nationality has been presented to the British government. The ITF advised Irish port state control officials of the suspected breaches of maritime regulations aboard theRami M House Okays Energy Plan, Including ANWR Segment The U.S. House of Representatives last month passed legislation that allows for oil and gas exploration in a small area of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The Senate is expected to consider a similar bill soon. In the Aug. 2 House vote on H.R. 4 (which took place after midnight), representatives approved President Bush's energy plan-including plans for ANWR exploration-by 240-189. Earlier that night, the House defeated a measure specifically intended to forbid oil development in ANWR. That vote was 223-206. Organized labor's support for ANWR exploration widely has been cited as vital to last month's House votes. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department aggressively has lobbied for ANWR development. In a July 26 letter to many members of the House, MTD President Michael Sacco (who also serves as president of the SIU) wrote, "We consider this (H.R. 4) a jobs bill because it will provide quality, good-paying, skilled opportunities for tens of thousands of American workers during the next 30 years. We call on you to support the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Robert E. Wages, former executive vice president of PACE; and Jake West, former president of the Ironworkers. The council also passed resolutions on a number of subjects including: stopping domestic violence at work; HIV/AIDS, both domestically and around the world; justice for the Charleston 5, a group of union dockworkers in South Carolina who have been unfairly discriminated against and punished for their union activities (see story, page 4); public officials' support for workers' freedom to choose a union; immigrant workers' rights; and eliminating non-compete agreements in the broadcast industry. In addition, the 2001 George Meany - Lane Kirkland Human Rights award was presented to U Maung Maung, founder of the Federation of Trade Unions in Burma (FTUB), for bringing the plight of Burmese workers to the world's attention. Refuge for safe and environmentally sound exploration and drilling. America cannot afford to be driven into a comer and forced to accept whatever is available at the moment at a price dictated by others who don't have our best interests at heart." Additionally, SIU members in recent months have contacted their senators and congressional representatives to urge them to back safe development of ANWR. Many Seafarers utilized postcards that are available at SIU halls. On July 31, the AFL-CIO reaffirmed its support for ANWR exploration. In a letter to House members, AFL-CIO Legislative Director William Samuel stated, "The AFL-CIO has long supported the development of appropriate energy sources to meet the needs of the nation and the concerns of consumers, as long as the environment is protected. At our 1993 convention, delegates adopted a resolution that, in part, called on the country to 'explore the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge for oil with safeguards to protect the environment.' The entire policy expressed in the 1993 AFL-CIO convention resolution on energy remains in effect." That resolution calls for construction of tankers and port facilities to transport the gas to the lower 48 states. Along those lines, oil discovered in the 2,000 acres of ANWR's coastal plain would be carried aboard American-flag ships. According to some estimates, the coastal plain contains between 5.6 billion and 16 billion barrels of oil. Further, as pointed out by the coalition Job Power (of which the SIU is an affiliate), the area proposed for exploration constitutes less than 1 percent of the refuge. That area has been described as Arctic desert and a small fraction of the 88,000 acres that make up the North Slope. Sen. Frank Murkowski (RAlaska) noted that the use of U.S. tankers boosts the contention that ANWR development will be done safely. "Many seemingly ignore a key environmental benefit that will stem from coastal plain development," he stated. "That is that production of more oil on land in America means that oil will head to our markets on American-built tankers-tankers sporting far better safety designs, controls and regulations, including the requirements for double hulls .... " Murkowski added that if U.S. dependence on foreign oil continues to increase, more and more foreign-flag tankers will dock at American ports every day. "That creates several times more environmental risk than developing our own petroleum resources, using American technology and enforced by American environmental laws," he pointed out. Earlier this year, at a Capitol Hill press conference announcing the formation of JobPower, Sacco summarized some of the benefits of developing ANWR's coastal plain. "By opening ANWR, the United States can increase domestic oil production, reduce our reliance on foreign sources of oil, and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs for American workers," he said. "ANWR will be explored and drilled by American workers; the oil transported through U.S.-built pipelines; refined and distributed by domestic facilities; and its byproducts used by U.S. energy producers and U.S. consumers." He added, "Many of our brothers and sisters in maritime labor will crew the growing fleet of environmentally safe, doublehulled, U.S.-flagged tankers that will carry the oil from Alaska." The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), completed in 1980, designated ANWR's coastal plain a "study area" with the intent of assessing its potential for oil and gas development. Accordingly, the Department of the Interior conducted a resource evaluation, released the study in 1987 and recommended that Congress open the coastal plain for energy exploration. Despite efforts since then by Alaska's Congressional delegation, its governors and state legislators, the closest that ANWR has come to development was in 1995, when the U.S. House and Senate approved coastal plain exploration as part of a balanced budget act. The entire measure was vetoed. Seafarers LOG 5 �SIU Safety Directors Delve Into Training, Shipboard Safety, STCW Regulations The Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. provided the setting Aug. 6-10 for the third annual SIU Safety Directors Conference. Safety directors from SIU halls throughout the nation took part in the five-day conference, which focused on training requirements and other issues affecting Seafarers and other mariners worldwide. Participants underwent the center's STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) course, which included lectures and hands-on instruction in water survival, fire fighting, first aid, social responsibility and personal safety. Additionally, they received briefings on the requirements of the amended STCW convention and a safety presentation from SIUcontracted Alaska Tanker Co. The safety directors also met with representatives of the SIU's various departments to review key procedures that impact the individual Seafarer's interactions with headquarters and the ports. "It was a very intense week of training for safety team members this year," said Paul Hall Center Safety Director James Hanson. "We held class day and night in basic safety and sensitivity training.... I think participants not only learned a lot, but also had a lot of fun in the process. Based on their feedback and comments, we have already started planning next year's agenda." Safety Director Todd Brdak from Algonac, Mich. was particularly impressed with the conference and what it had to offer. "I can't say enough about the quality of the instructors and the relevance of the materials they presented to us," he shared. "They were highly professional in their approach and had no problems with giving conference participants individualized attention." Frank Gill, representing the SIU's Wilmington, Calif. hall, echoed Brdak's sentiments. "I thought the whole experience was great and the instructors were fantastic. Based on my experiences while attending the conference, it's easy to see that everyone affiliated with the school is doing their best to provide all students with the training they require to be successful. "I highly recommend and encourage all of our members who have not done so, to go to the school and take advantage of all the offerings available there," he concluded In addition to Brdak and Gill, Instructor Norm Bleakley (kneeling) briefs students on the proper use of oxygen tanks. other safety directors and representatives who participated in the conference were: Amancio Crespo (Puerto Rico), George Kenny (Baltimore), Joseph Mieluchowski (Philadelphia), Kenneth Moore (Houston), Jamie Overby (Tacoma, Wash.), Harmando Salazar (Jacksonville, Fla.), Oscar Lopez (Brooklyn, N.Y.), James Storm (Honolulu), Chri_s Westbrook (New Orleans) and Chester Wheeler (San Francisco). SIU safety directors from throughout the United States converged on the Paul Hall Center Aug. 6-10 for training. Participating were (back row, left to right) Ken Moore, Frank Gill, James Storm, George Kenny, Oscar Lopez, Harmando Salazar and Chris Westbrook. Also taking part were (front row, left to right) Jamie Overby, Amancio Crespo, SIU Plans Administrator Lou Delma, Joseph Mieluchowski, Instructor Mitch Oakley, Paul Hall Center Safety Director James Hanson and Todd Brdak. Coast Guard Praises SIU Crew For Response to Tugboat Fire Seafarers Recently Had Completed STCW Training Five SIU boatmen put their recent fire fighting training to good use when they extinguished a blaze aboard the Express Marine tugboat Escort that was towing a loaded coal barge en route from Newport News, Va. to Jersey City, N.J. U.S. Coast Guard Investigations Chief J.R. Crooks commended the Seafarers "for the professional manner in which they reacted to this emergency and extinguished the fire. The proper response of the crew to this fue undoubtedly limited the damage sustained. This incident stands as positive proof that an investment in training is money well spent," Crooks wrote in a Coast Guard "safety alert." No one was injured in the April 15 fire (Easter morning), which happened just 10 days after Capt. Gil Pruitt, Mate Foster Watts, Observing Mate Billy Cahoon, AB Rick Daniel and AB Bob Perusse completed STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. The week-long class includes two-and-a-half days of fire fighting training. "Because they went through the training as a crew, they responded to the fire as a team," noted Crooks. "The crew knew their duties precisely and performed them in a calm, professional and efficient manner." Watts said the blaze began around 8:30 a.m., shortly after the Escort sailed from Newport News. "I grabbed my radio and ran outside, and the smoke was just pouring out," he recalled. "We mustered like we were supposed to. Got it out in about 20 minutes." He added that the BST class is worthwhile, as are the regular fire drills and safety meetings conducted 6 Seafarers LOG by Express Marine Seafarers. According to the safety alert, the fue started when "the gasket on the oil filter housing failed under pressure. The ignition source for the fire was the engine's turbocharger. The cause of the failure could not be determined." Crooks said that operational tests and system pressure were normal after maintenance had been performed a few hours before the fire started. Additionally, tests showed that the pressure-relief devices were operating properly. Chief Engineer Stuart Pigott discovered the fire after a round; he notified Pruitt, who sounded the alarm. Pruitt then guided the Escort outside the channel and anchored the barge in the Chesapeake Bay while the crew gathered all of the tug's fire extinguishers and rigged fire hoses from the barge. The crew sealed off the engine room, secured fuel to the engines and discharged seven 15-pound C02 portable extinguishers into the engine room through the engine air intake on the stack, shutting down the engine and extinguishing the fire. They also cooled the fire boundaries using the hoses from the barge. "Most importantly, no one was placed at unnecessary risk by trying to enter the space to fight the fire," Crooks stated. He added that remote fuel shutoffs "are not a substitute for remote engine shutdowns.... The Escort was scheduled to have remote engine shutdowns installed." The tug reentered service in late July, following reparrs. Also aboard during the April 15 incident was Second Asst. Engineer Art Schwendeman. SIU New Orleans Safety Director Chris Westbrook extinguishes a controlled blaze while fellow directors and representatives look on. SIU President Michael Sacco (far right) , Plans Administrator Lou Delma (left of Sacco) and Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel (left of Delma) meet with safety directors and representatives at the Paul Hall Center. September 2001 �'Schaal Is Always There far Yau' Stewards Find Many Benefits in Upgrading The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education received a dozen persuasive endorsements last month from a group of Seafarers that knows all about the benefits of upgrading. As the union's newest class of recertified stewards graduated at the August membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. , they enthusiastically mentioned those advantages. Completing the month-long course, considered the school's top curriculum for steward department Seafarers, were Grant Armstead, Osvaldo Castagnino, Ralph Edmonds, Donald Huffman, Blair Humes, Norman Jackson, Gerald Kirtsey, Rang Nguyen, Florencio Nieves, Samuel Raines, William Simmons and Steven Sun. Their studies included fire fighting and basic safety training, various lessons in the hands-on galley classrooms, a trip to AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. and meetings with SIU department representatives at the union's headquarters. Students also participated in a friendlybut-spirited "mystery basket cook-off" designed to augment their creativity and skills. Edmonds, who sails from the port of New York, said the Paul Hall Center has been a constant for him. "I had problems in my life at one time, but the school is always there for you," he stated during last month's meeting. Nguyen, from Tacoma, Wash., is a frequent upgrader. "I always learn something new at the school, but especially this time," he stated. "The classes were helpful, the instructors were great and with Simmons offering a straightforward "thank you." Huffman, borrowing a line from television commercials about retired NBA star Michael Jordan, looked at SIU President Sacco and said, "I want to be like Mike! " The newest class of recertified stewards joins SIU and school officials on stage at the Paul Hall Center auditorium following last month's membership meeting. Graduating from the course are Grant Armstead, Osvaldo Castagnino, Ralph Edmonds, Donald Huffman, Blair Humes, Norman Jackson, Gerald Kirtsey, Rang Nguyen, Florencio Nieves, Samuel Raines, William Simmons and Steven Sun. Also pictured are SIU officials President Mike Sacco (front row, right), VP Contracts Augie Tellez (front row, left), Seafarers Plans Administrator Lou Delma (far left), Paul Hall Center VP Don Nolan (fourth from right), Asst. VP Contracts George Tricker (second from right) and Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel (far right). the practical equipment looks exactly like what's aboard ship. I also gained more understanding of the inner functions of the SIU." Armstead, whose home port is New Orleans, said he figuratively traveled "a long road to get here, but it's been a very good experience. It was very enlightening to learn of the SIU officials' unwavering effort to fight for our shipping rights." The recertification course marked Humes' seventh trip to Piney Point, and he said it proved very worthwhile. The class was given "a refreshed appreciation and understanding of industrywide techniques and skills while relating the history, politics and strengths of our union that are working toward securing our improved quality of life," said Humes, who sails form the port of Tacoma. "I thank all of the leadership, from our president Mike Sacco on down, for their efforts and dedication to the membership," he added. "For me, a special note of thanks goes to the culinary staff at Piney Point for their continued excellence." Castagnino, from Houston, said the safety classes were particularly valuable components of recertification. "The school provided extensive training in CPR, first aid and fire fighting," he noted . "All of this training is important and will enable me to perform (as needed) aboard ship, in case of an emergency." Nieves (from Tacoma) , Jackson (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) and Raines (Mobile, Ala.) carried on the unofficial tradition of newly recertified Seafarers by encouraging the school's unli- censed apprentices. "Give it the best shot you've got, because you have a bright future ahead of you," Nieves declared. "We're strong today, but the apprentices are our future," observed Jackson. "Keep an open mind and learn all you can," urged Raines. A 34-year member of the SIU who sails from San Francisco, Sun thanked the school's staff and added, "God bless the SIU!" Kirtsey, whose home port is Jacksonville, Fla., stated that he is "proud to be an SIU member." He utilized the occasion to thank the SIU's contracts department for the improvements in the newly ratified standard freightship and tanker agreements. Simmons (from Houston) and Huffman (Jacksonville) kept their respective comments "The classes were helpful, the instructors were great, and the practical equipment looks exactly like what's aboard ship." -Rang Nguyen Who says there's no graceful way to use a chainsaw? Sam Raines (right) creates an elegant ice sculpture, under the watchful (and protected) eyes of instructor John Hetmanski. The "mystery basket cook-off" is a friendly competition in which stewards are grouped in teams of two. Each team receives a container of the same ingredients, from which they write menus and prepare meals-with a time limit, of course. Pictured clockwise from above photo during the contest are Blair Humes (who paired with Osvaldo Castagnino to earn first place), William Simmons, and secondplace winners Grant Armstead (left) and Florencio Nieves. September 2001 Seafarers LOG 7 �Trip (In a letter to the editor in the April issue of the Seafarers LOG, Walter Karlak wrote about leaving the union hall with a trip card in his pocket and going home to pack. He was to report as soon as possible to his first ship, the SS Greeley Victory, docked at President Street in Brooklyn in 1951.) s I packed, there was sadness in the faces of my parents and brother John, and a little bit in mine, too. It was the first time I would be away from home. I knew I would be missed and that I'd miss them and my everyday life at home. There wasn't any problem getting to President Street. I knew the way since I had once worked for Coca Cola in that area. As I neared the ship with my small suitcase and zippered bag, I thought, "How in the world can all that weight stay afloat." To this day, I am still amazed. Going up the gangway, I was told where the chief engineer would be. I saw him and gave him my trip card. I was then told to see the other wiper for a rundown as to what my duties were to be as well as where my room was. Earl Kromwell, the wiper, showed me the room we would share. Never having been away from home and viewing the room to be shared was strange in a way. But the room was fine for two people- a bunk on each side, a porthole and a fan, two lockers each and a small desk. I was given linen, soap, etc. , and made up my bunk. Once I was squared away, Earl told me my duties--doing sanitary every other week. The other week I would go into the engine room and do whatever the first engineer told me. As the ship left the dock, it headed to the Brooklyn Army post to load some trucks and other equipment, then departed for Charleston, S.C. for more Army equipment. It was sort of exciting hearing all the whistles and horns as the tugs pulled us away from the dock, along with the sounds from the engine room as the pilot was dropped off, the "full ahead" was given and the turbines increased their speed. Standing at the rail astern, I watched the New York skyline getting smaller and smaller until there was only the wake of the ship. I thought, "This is it; there's no turning back now; I'm on my way to the life I always wanted." It took about three days to dock in Charleston and finish loading all the military equipment. I went ashore in Charleston and saw buildings with balconies, cobbled stone streets, tall trees and bales of cotton on the docks. There was a smell of the south, and country western music was played from bar jukeboxes. This was all new to me. To see it and hear it was exciting. It was what I had read about in school books- and to think that a city slicker like me was in the middle of it felt great! As the tanks were loaded by heavy lifts, I watched, thinking of the weight being lifted and A B Seafarers LOG hoping the boom wouldn't break. And then with so many tanks being loaded and seeing the waterline getting lower and lower toward the water, I thought, "I sure hope they know when to stop loading." I watched the longshoremen in the holds below, like little ants, stowing and shoring up the cargo. It was something to see. Everyone knew just what to do and when to do it. Once everything was loaded, we set sail for the "Rock" [the Rock of Gibraltar] , which took about 12 days. After leaving Charleston, there wasn't a ship in sight. It was like being the only one in the world with nothing but the sea and the hum of the ship's engines 24 hours a day. As far as the eye could see, the sea was changing colors with each peaceful wave. Sometimes the waves were a little rough, causing me to slide on the steel floor plates of the engme room, which was scary at first. With each passing day without seeing any ships, I thought, "Are we lost?" It's a feeling that can't be put into words, being out at sea, heading for Tripoli, Libya, in North Africa. After each day working in the hot engine room, I'd take a shower, which felt good. But getting to it was a problem on cold days, even though it was just across from my room. With the cold wind in the passageway, I didn't waste any time getting there. After a week, I needed to wash my clothes. In the laundry room there was a washboard and a slop sink where clothes were scrubbed. We were given brown soap to do the job. Then the clothes were hung on the railings of the engine room. This was done after the ship's tubes were blown at 4:00 p.m. and removed before they were blown the next day. Otherwise, all the clothes would have been full of soot and need to be washed again. As I learned from crew members on other ships, there were different ways to wash clothes, like soaking them in chips of soap for a day or so and then putting a heavying line through the belt loops of the pants and shirt sleeves, securing the end to the rail, and tossing the clothes over the side. Leaving them over the side could be costly. If left too long, they would be in shreds, necessitating buying more from the "sea chest." Another way (and to this day I still use it) was to soak my dress pants in soap chips (I now use soap powder) for a day, then use a bathroom plunger and push up and down countless times, by Walter Karlak changing the water until it's clear (sort of like an agitator in a washing machine). In my career, I've had nothing but good crew members who have helped me in all respects, which is why I'm sharing my secret of washing clothes with a plunger. It took about 12 days to reach the Rock, and it was great to see ships appear in the distance as we neared it, giving us the feeling we weren't the only ones sailing on the ocean. Again, I'm thinking of my school days and of reading about the Rock and now .. .I'm actually seeing what I read about! A ship traverses the Suez Canal. Once we passed the Rock, Tripoli appeared in sight in another three days. As we sailed near and night fell, there was a smell of the port along with views of the mosques and the accompanying sounds of wailing prayers. While ashore, it was an unbelievable experience to see the ways of the people- how they dressed, what they ate, how they got around on mules and camels. The women wore clothing with only their eyes exposed. I was thinking how lucky I was to be an American and not have to live as they did. While walking along the streets, I thought about all the armies that fought over this city, the latest in World War II, in which it changed hands a number of times. The buildings were still in ruins. This was what I read about as a young boy during World War II as I followed the war in the newspapers. Then I thought about the movies made in this city and of the Marine Corps hymn, including the line "to the shores of Tripoli." And to think that a young kid from Brooklyn was seeing all this. It was just unbelievable. And then to think that the SIU allowed me to experience it all by sailing on their contracted ships .... On the streets of Tripoli, children of all ages would beg for change. They rubbed their stomachs, saying "no papa," "no mamma," "no food," "no eat," etc. Or they tried to sell items, grabbing my arms. Giving them change at times was a mistake because more children would appear from nowhere until there was no more change to give. With all the conditions they lived under, I quickly realized how fortunate I was to live in the United States of America. After about three days, we were on our way to Port Said, the entrance to the Suez Canal. The trip would take two more days. As we neared the canal, I saw smoke puffs in the sky from the many ships. They were all waiting in line to form a convoy before entering. The ships, of all sizes, were from various nations, each flying their flags astern. Old Glory fluttered from our's. I felt that no matter who they were, we all were doing the same job, supplying what was needed to whomever needed it. We were like one big family, no matter who we were or where we were from. Once anchored, the - "bumboats" came alongside with many items to sell. Our rooms started getting smaller with all the trinkets we bought in every port, items that, no doubt, are still in the homes of any seaman who traveled through that body of water. Everyone would haggle over prices. Once agreed, checks, American cash or cigarettes would exchange hands. Cigarettes were worth their weight in gold (one carton = $.99). I stockpiled mine. The captain gave out 10 cartons per man so he wouldn't have to go to the trouble of issuing travelers checks. Everyone was pleased with this arrangement. After the sellers and the pilot were off the ship, the high whining of the turbines was again heard- and it was "full ahead" to Bombay, India. The four days it would take us brought us back to the daily routine of sanitary work and cleaning bilges by hand, working with the day or first engineer at whatever needed to be done. I got to like working with the engineers because it was a good experience learning all about taking pumps apart and putting them back together. Engine rooms are also hot, which is expected, but after leaving the canal, it became hotter and hotter as we neared India. It was even worse for the deck members since there weren't any blowers on deck to stand under, like in the engine room. When we got to the Red Sea, it was really hot, and the porthole fan was a big help, along with the wall fans above the bunks. It was difficult to sleep. In Bombay, we anchored for a few days awaiting a berth. Again, the bumboats were alongside, trying to sell us items. And once we got to the dock, the merchants came on board, selling items, doing our wash, tailoring, etc., and stayed until the ship was ready to leave. Going ashore was similar to Tripoli, with children begging for money. I walked with the sun beating down on me to the point where my shoes felt like they were on fire. I saw cows roaming the streets, relieving themselves wherever they pleased. It was a sight I couldn't believe. Cows are sacred in India, yet the people were starving. It just didn't make sense to me. Going to India was always at least a two-week stay, so there was plenty of port time. But after a few days, having done everything I wanted to ashore, I was ready to leave for the cooler ocean. It was a relief to finally hear the turbines reaching a high pitch once the "full ahead" was rung. I thought Bombay was hot! It was nowhere near as hot as the Persian Gulf. We had no relief from the sun all the way to a port in Iran. The deck department went through hell trying to do any work on deck--chipping, painting, general maintenance. With all the cargo finally unloaded, everyone was glad to see the sailing board posted for New York. And being empty, the ship was like a cork in a bottle, as the saying goes. We repeated our trip in reverse, anchoring at Suez with all the bumboats alongside. Even as we went through the canal, they were trying to sell us things . Most of the leather items smelled up the rooms to the point they would be hung across the hatches in the hot weather to air out. It took possibly 3\12 weeks before we finally got to see the skyline of New York. I never realized how much this sight meant to me, especially after seeing the conditions of the countries we had just visited. The engines slowed as we picked up the pilot, who would bring us alongside the dock. And once the "finish with engines" was rung, I thought, "Well, I made my first trip! Within a day or so, the patrolman came aboard to settle any beefs. And once that was done, all that was heard was "payoff," and everyone lined up in the officers' mess to be paid. Seeing all that money in one place was· unbelievable- and some would be given to me. I had never had so much money at one time. With the pay in my pocket, I felt like a million bucks. There was so much happiness when I got home-my parents hugging and kissing me and my brother John grinning from ear to ear. It was a wonderful feeling as I gave the money to my father to use for whatever was needed for the house. The remainder I put in the bank for myself. The next day, when I went to the union hall on Beaver Street, I received my permit card, which was like gold to me. It allowed me to throw in for wipers' jobs that bookmen had refused. This had been my first trip, and I was caught- hook, line and sinker-and never regretted one day of my SIU career. September 2001 �For Seafaring Zepeda&, Sailing Is 'In Our Blood' The merchant marine apparently is more than a profession for members of a specific Zepeda family from Galveston, Texas. Going to sea is their way of life. Just as the late Maurilio Zepeda did during his career, which spanned 40-plus years, four of his five sons currently are wearing the colors of the SIU on the high seas. The family patriarch passed away Feb. 17. Like their father, Johnny, Lawrence, Ernest and Robert Zepeda all joined the SIU in the port of Houston and sail as members of the deck department. All currently sail in the deep sea division, again like their father. (Ernest and Robert also have time in the inland division.) Each of the Zepeda sons has worked for several of the same ship operators and sailed on many of the same vessels at identical times during their respective careers. Each also has shipped with their father and at least one of their other siblings simultaneously. Additionally, each of the sailing Zepeda sons recognized the importance of continuous training and the positive influence it could have on their careers. All four have upgraded at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. What's more, all four are bosuns and three of them "recerts," having completed the highest level of training available to members of the deck department. Johnny reached the milestone in 1985 and Lawrence did it in 1990. Robert added his name to the roster of the deck department's elite in 1992. What of the fifth son? His name is David. Although not a Seafarer, he's still a mariner of sorts. But rather than transport The late Maurilio Zepeda sailed for the SIU for more than 40 years. He passed away in February of this year, but four of his sons and one grandson are continuing his legacy. Like three of his four sons who currently are SIU members, Zepeda was a recertified bosun. various cargoes over the high seas, he conveys motor vehicles, people and other freight over the inland waterways. David is employed by the State of Texas in Galveston. He works aboard a ferryboat. Maurilio Zepeda was not the first in his family tree to become a merchant mariner, according to his eldest son, Johnny. "My father sailed for the SIU for many years, and my grandfather also went to sea as a merchant mariner," said Johnny. "I also have some uncles and cousins who are former members of the SIU. But as far as we [he and his brothers] are concerned, sailing is a natural for us because of our father. And that's the reason I joined the SIU, to follow in his footsteps and to be like him. Sailing is just in our blood I suppose. "Once I joined the SIU and got out to sea, there was no going back," he continued. "I can't imagine doing anything else at this point of my life." He added, "I suppose going to sea has its ups and downs for some, but I like being able to go to work when I want to and being off when I want to. The SIU has made this possible for me and it's been great." After Johnny's SIU career took off, his brothers seemingly couldn't wait to follow suit and further emulate their father. Johnny joined the SIU in 1968, Ernest in 1970, Lawrence in Unions: Include Mariners on Calif. WWII Memorial N. Y. Group Gains Recognition for Merchant Marine in Albany The presidents of four maritime unions, in a been erected without proper recognition of the sacrecent letter to the Marin County (Calf.) Board of rifices of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Supervisors, voiced their strong displeasure that a "We have been told that your board offered to monument dedicated this year on Memorial Day compromise by placing a reference to the USMM "To All Who Served" in World War II, conspicuous- on the side or rear of the monument. Such a secly omitted the U.S. Merchant Marine (USMM). ondary position is not an acceptable option, as it is SIU President Michael Sacco joined his counter- demeaning to the sacrifices and memory of our parts from the American Maritime Officers, mariners and their ships-those who braved freezInternational Organization of Masters, Mates & ing storm-tossed seas, enemy air and naval surface Pilots and the Marine Engineers' Beneficial and sub-sea attacks, and more, to carry the war to Association in condemning the failure to properly America's enemies!" recognize the merchant marine 's vital contributions The maritime union presidents urged board during World War II. members immediately to "do the right thing" and At issue is an $80,000, privately financed memo- prominently include the merchant marine on the rial which now rests on the grounds of the Veterans monument with the other services. They also Memorial Auditorium near the Marin County Civic pledged their support in whatever way necessary to Center in San Rafael, Calif. The 15-foot-tall granite resolve the mistake. structure's face is adorned with medallions repreThe correspondence was drafted at the urging of senting the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air RAdm. Tom Patterson, chairman and chief execuForce and Coast Guard. No mention is made of the tive officer (CEO) of the National Liberty Ship merchant marine. Memorial (SS Jeremiah 0 'Brien). Patterson is a In an indirectly related story, several northeastern retired member of the U.S. Maritime Service chapters of the American Merchant Marine Veterans (USMS). At press time, no solution had been (AMMV) this summer successfully lobbied for the reached. inclusion of the merchant marine in a monument The monument has been a source of widespread scheduled for construction in Albany, N.Y. Initially, controversy since its May 28 dedication. Published the memorial didn't incorporate merchant mariners. reports say more than 1,000 people attended the AMMV representatives rejected later proposals event, among them a host of U.S. Merchant Marine for "recognition via a bench off to the side of the veterans. Some of these, members of the AMMV of main monument," according to the Hudson Valley Berkeley, Calif., initially had planned to show their Chapter's August newsletter, and ultimately secured disdain for the monument by turning their backs on equal acknowledgment with the other services. it when it was unveiled. However, the only visible Meanwhile, the correspondence to the Marin protest cited was a lone sign that read "Torpedoed in County officials, affixed with the signatures of pres- Marin." idents from the aforementioned unions, read in part: Daniel Horodysky, CEO of the USMS Veterans, "Marin County, surrounded by the sea and bay attended the ceremony. He said the monument was and next to the ports of San Francisco and Oakland, not dedicated to all who served but to some who has been home to many merchant mariners and served. Horodysky added that the U .S Merchant members of the American maritime industry. They Marine, an official military and naval auxiliary, has are rightfully distressed that this monument has been snubbed for decades. September 2001 Three of the four sailing Zepeda brothers take a break from their duties aboard a vessel on which they sailed at the same time. Pictured are (from left) Recertified Bosun Robert Zepeda, Bosun Ernest Zepeda and Recertified Bosun Lawrence Zepeda. 1971 and Robert in 1976. "My father went to sea and saw the world," offered Ernest. "He worked very hard and made a good living and I admired that. So I joined the SIU because of him. I wanted to do the same thing as he did." Like Johnny, Ernest has no regrets about becoming a Seafarer. "My career has been wonderful," he shared. "I've sailed in the deep sea as well as inland divisions and seen a lot of the world so far. "But the thing that stands out to me about my career to date has been job security. I've never been out of work, and that says a lot about the union," he continued. "I've always been kept busy." He further noted that training at Piney Point "prepared me for every challenge I've ever faced during my career." Although Robert never knew the real reason his father became a Seafarer, "I suppose it was because it afforded him a good way to take care of his family," he said. "He was gone a lot and I'm sure it hurt him each time he had to leave us, but he did what he had to do to take care of my mom, me and my brothers and our three sisters." The elder Zepeda also enjoyed meeting and working with different people, according to Robert, and the SIU made it easy for him to do that. "I think that explains why me and my brothers became merchant mariners; to be like our father," Robert said. "He made a good living at it and as we [the sons] got older, we all wanted to be like him. "I thought long and hard about being away from home and my family," explained Robert. "But after looking at the big picture and remembering all the good things my father told me about being a Seafarer, I decided to give it a try. That was more than 20 years ago and so far I have no regrets, because in all that time I've only missed two big holidays with my family. Joining the SIU was actually good for me because as a teenager, I was not doing anything productive with my life." Although Maurilio Zepeda is gone, his legacy continues to thrive through his sons. And, much to the family's delight, the seafaring legacy has reached a third generation. Johnny's oldest son, Felipe Zepeda, is keeping the family tradition going. The 18-year-old currently is enrolled in phase one of the unlicensed apprentice training program at Piney Point. Once he completes his training, his ambition is to sail in the deck department, like his father and grandfather. "I'm proud of my family's sailing background," said Felipe, "And I want to keep it going." He added that people speak highly of his family's sailing accomplishments. "And if I do a good job, I'll be able to add to it [the Zepeda's reputation for sailing]." He believes his family's sailing experience is advantageous to him as he begins his career because "I'm able to talk to them about exactly what goes on aboard ship. This will benefit and help me because I'll know what's expected of me while I'm at sea." Aside from keeping his family tradition alive, Felipe said that sailing would afford him a chance to travel, see the world and explore other places. "Being a Seafarer will enable me to do all these things, and at the same time, make some good money," he said. So far, everything is working out fine for the latest Seafaring Zepeda and his father couldn't be happier. "Out of nowhere, my son just decided that he wanted to get involved in sailing to follow in my footsteps," said Johnny. "I was shocked at first, but also very pleased. "It's really not strange that he wanted to be a merchant mariner," Johnny concluded. "I wanted to do it to be like my father, and now he wants it to be like me and all the rest of our family members. I guess it's all in the blood." Recertified Bosun Johnny Zepeda (left) joins his son Felipe for a walk near the waterfront of the Paul Hall Center. The elder Zepeda is at the school undergoing SCTW training while his son is in phase one of his unlicensed apprentice training. Seafarers LOG 9 �Apprentice Program Oft'ers Safe I .aunch For Maritime Careers Students from Class 615 train aboard the Eric Gibson in Guam. Pictured above is Billy Duenas and (below) Jonathan Babauta. The unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education provides thorough preparation for students interested in sailing as merchant mariners. Open to men and women ages 18-25 (or up to 30 with military or appropriate vocational experience), the apprentice program has many advantages, including guaranteed employment for graduate , plus no tuition and no charge for room and board. The first and third segments of the curriculum take place at the school in Piney Point, Md. These involve an initial 12-week training session (phase I) covering the ba ics, and department- pecific training (phase III) which finalize students' readiness to begin sailing in either the deck, engine or steward department. In between, students take part in a 90day practical training and assessment period (phase II) aboard a working U.S.- flag ship. In order to best meet the industry's needs, Paul Hall Center officials and instructors frequently have modified the entry-level program' curriculum since the school opened in 1967. However, the course's mi sion (and that of the chool as a whole) always ha remained the ame-providing the world's safe t, be ttrained, most efficient shipboard manpower. SIU members are encouraged to help prospective unlicensed apprentices get in touch with the admissions office at Piney Point. For more information on the apprentice program, call toll-free 1-877-2353275; visit http://www.seafarers.org/phc/index.html on the web; or write to the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Attn: Admissions, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075. Roger Abramson helps fold the U.S. flag during a daily ceremony at the school. The 90-day shipboard segment (Phase II) has proven extremely beneficial for students. Pictured aboard the Eric Gibson are (from left) Capt. Sica, Apprentices Chris Borja, Billy Duenas and Jonathan Babauta and Bosun Mike Sinclair. Thomas Almodovar (wearing cap) offers a tip to guests concerning knot-tying. Open since 1967, the school features a training and recreation center (left), library and maritime museum (right) and much more. 10 Seafarers LOG September 2001 �Addison Bell is the mate on the tug James Hannah and tank barge 5101. Clockwise from left aboard the Erie Sand and Gravel Co.'s Richard Reiss are AB Larry English, Porter William Agnello and Watchman Abdul Ali. Above: Crew members operate the bosun's chair on the Richard Reiss at Fairport, Ohio. At right: OS Mike Naylor on the Reiss. OS Abdul S9id Richard Reiss September 2001 With paintbrushes in hand, members who ship from the port of Algonac recently helped give a fresh look to the SIU hall there. Above, from left, are Seddik Ali and Mousa Ali . At right is Second Cook Penny Pollard . Captain Keith Duffton (left) and SIU VP Tom Orzechowski aboard the Ottawa. The Ottawa is an Arnold Transit Co. passenger ferry, servicing Mackinaw City, Mich. and Mackinaw Island, Mich. Seafarers LOG 11 �Around the Ports and Halls With the SIU Right: Captain Jimmy McNutt (left) and Cook/Deck Utility Willy Rose pose in the galley of the American Sa/vor. The Crowley salvage boat recently was in Long Beach, Calif. before heading to Japan for a salvage operation . During a summer job fair on the Mall in Washington, D.C., Bart Rogers (center), manpower coordinator at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., meets USCG Commandant Admiral James M. Loy (right) and Chuck Raymond, president and CEO of CSX Lines. In attendance at the May membership meeting in Mobile, Ala. are (top photo, from left) QMED Gilbert Ford Tedder Jr., CPU Larry Frank Phillips, Bosun Ray Wilkes, Chief Cook John A. Palughi and Chief Cook Alvin Smith. In photo at right, SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey chats with Recertified Bosun Doyle Wayne Ellette before the meeting. When Bosun Vernon Huelett (right) recently signed on aboard the SP5 Eric G. Gibson, he did so in a new role-that of third mate. Previously, he often sailed on the American Cormorant. A spokesman for Osprey Ship Mgt. provided this photo (which includes Capt. Skip Krantz) and described Huelett as "a role model for younger mariners. He is known for hard work and leading by example." Retired Bosun Roland "Snake" Williams (right) enjoyed a chance meeting with SIU hawsepiper Larry Kincer aboard the Ready Reserve Force vessel Cape Avinof this summer in Baltimore. Williams, who works at the SIU hall in Baltimore, and Kincer (sailing as third mate aboard the RRF ship) sailed together during the 1970s. Aboard MSC Ships Based in Norfolk and Crewed by Seafarers SIU Government Services Division Reps Kate Hunt (center), Maurice Cookes (second from right) and Chester Wheeler (center, back row) join members of the crew of the USNS Kanawha. SIU VP Government Services Kermett Mangram (seated left) meets with crew members from the MSC ships Cape Ray and Cape Race. USNS Patuxent crew members receive current union information from Goverment Services Division Rep Kate Hunt. With them is delegate Bruce Hamilton (standing, second from right). 12 Seafarers LOG September 2001 �If you sail aboard deep sea or near-coastal vessels, you must comply with the amended STCW convention. Although the deadline for compliance is Feb. 1, 2002, SIU members are urged to complete STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) and acquire the 1995 STCW certificate, if required, immediately. The following unlicensed Seafarers need an STCW '95 certificate: Bosur.s, ABs, QMEDs and FOWTs. Steward department personnel are not required to possess a certificate. Also, all unlimited and limited license holders with a near-coastal and ocean endorsement need a '95 certificate. All Seafarers sailing on deep sea or near-coastal vessels must complete SST. All SIU members who sail on these types of vessels are asked to contact the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education at this toll-free number: 1-800-732-2739. Please contact the school even if you already have completed basic safety and you have a '95 certificate. The alarm is about to go off! Sign up today for your STCW training! For additional information, check out these articles in past issues of the Seafarers LOG. Please note that this is a partial list. Issue Page No. Headline April 2000 13 What You Need to Know About STCW Certificates July 2000 6 STCW in Plain English Oct. 2000 7,41 USCG Approves 2 Additional STCW-Related Classes Nov. 2000 5, 10 Advisory Board Revisits STCW Feb.2001 2 STCW Countdown (president's report) March 2001 12-13 STCW Essentials April 2001 11 STCW May 2001 20 The STCW Clock Stops Ticking Feb. 1, 2002 (cartoon) May 2001 24 Paul Hall Center Enrollment Soars as Seafarers Eye .:;;r STCW Deadline June 2001 14 STCW: 8 Months Remain for Feb. 1, 2002 Compliance Aug.2001 6 SIU Crews in Diego Garcia Complete STCW Training Aug.2001 10 The STCW Cock Stops Ticking Feb, 1, 2002 (cartoon) With Gov't Services Division Seafarers Guam-based SIU Patrolman Matt Holley recently provided these digital images of the Rappahannock, an oiler crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division for the U.S. Military Sealift Command. The vessel refuels aircraft carriers and other military ships while at sea, a procedure known as underway replenishment or unrep. The photos were taken at the fuel pier in Guam. Bosun's Mate K. Allen AB Herbert Brown OS Juan Vargas Purser David Juco September 2001 · Seafarers LOS 13 �to tlie Lakes Seafarers Connect With Speedboat Racer Several of the SIU members who sponsor Skip Gabler and Short Circuit pose near the powerboat in front of the SIU hall in Algonac. Standing (left to right) are AB Rob Heath, AB Alan Maury, OS Mousa Ali and AB Ron Lamere. Port of Algonac Secretary Karen Devauh, Port of Algonac Seniority Director Susan Durseweh and OS Linda Weeden are aboard the vessel. A group of SIU members in Algonac, Mich. just can't stay away from the water. When they're not sailing on it themselves, it appears they're behind someone else who is-someone like offshore speedboat racer Skip Gabler. Gabler was rocketing up and down the Sinclair River next to the SIU Hall in Algonac about two months ago. His 1976 Magnum Sport powered speedboat, Short Circuit, was humming a tune which the Seafarers inside the hall simply could not resist. Minutes later, the boat pulled over to the river's banks. Almost instantly, more than a dozen Seafarers left the hall and made their way to the riverbank, where they converged on the watercraft it and its driver. The SIU members bombarded Gabler with questions about himself, his profession and his vessel. Apparently, the Seafarers liked what they heard, for they departed the riverbank as sponsors for Gabler and his boat. In return for the members' backing, Gabler now displays both the emblem and the name of the SIU on his powerboat. (Editor's note: The pledges were made individually, by mariners, but the union itself is not the sponsor.) Gabler hails from the Algonac area and has been racing since 1977. He owns the Short Circuit and has a long list of accomplishments to his credit, including a second-place finish in the American Powerboat Association's 2000 World Championship last November. According to SIU Algonac Port Agent Don Thornton, Gabler "is one heck of a powerboat driver." He has won his last three race , Thornton said, the last with only one engine functioning when he crossed the finish line. SIU Members who are sponsoring the racer are: AB Alan Maury, Pensioner Jim Lawson, AB Rob Heath, AB Ron Lamere, OS Linda Weeden, AB Mike Couzens, AB Nick Velkoff, Porter Arafat Kaid, Chief Steward Darell Bays, Second Cook Penny Pollard, Second Cook Gaye Madara, OS Paul Hennesey, AB Chad Partridge, OS Mousa Ali and AB Mark Trepp. Book Recounts Seafarer's Challenger Resumes 'Coming of Age' in WWII Regular Run -- Edgar Werner graduated from high school in June 1943. Two months later, he signed on aboard the SIU-contracted Robin Sherwood-via Sheepshead Bay-for the first of seven voyages he'd make during World War II. The New York City native swapped his z-card for a microscope in 1946, turning to a career in science and education. But his strong recollections of "growing up" on SIU ships during the war have prompted a new book, "A Company Of Men." Though written in the third person (and with Werner renamed Ralph Warman), the book closely is based on his "coming of age" in the merchant marine. "My hope is that Seafarers who lived the action and, as well, the young adults just starting their merchant marine careers will enjoy the story," Werner said. "It's a stage where innocence and boyish boldness, combined with the not-alway -gentle guidance of new shipmates, start the beginning of lifelong techniques and skills that open the door to the adventure and joy that begins after the first pierhead jump." Werner, who this month turns 76, is a veteran of two wars, having served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He sailed on the Liberty ship Robert Toombs at the Normandy invasion in World War II. In December 1944, he sailed aboard the Tarleton Brown, spending Christmas in port at Antwerp "while the V-2 missiles were dumping on the city and the port. I still have shards of metal from one of the missiles still tucked away in my old storage boxes." He later returned to civilian life as a biological scientist and college professor. These days, though officially retired, he works as a freelance writer and photographer. "Life has been an exciting, stimulating mosaic,'' said Werner, who lives in northern Virginia. He noted that "A Company Of Men" doesn't focus on tales of combat. Rather, the story "is a collection of incidents in which the boy (Warman) goes through all of the activities and problems that were involved in sailing those ships, and the interactions he has with the rest of the crew and the Armed Guard personnel. It's an exciting story and will bring back to any old salt, the day he first climbed up the swaying gangway." The book is available in paperback, and an electronic version also may be accessed via the internet. To order by phone, call tollfree at 1-888-795-4274, extension 276. To order on line, go to www.xlibris.com/ACOMPANYOFMEN.html. Sample chapters are available at that address. After undergoing routine cleaning and engine work in a Singapore hipyard, the Challenger has resumed its regular run. The vessel carries reefer cargo and containers for CSX Lines, sailing from San Juan, P.R. to New Orleans and then to Houston. Recertified Steward Brandon Maeda, who sent the photos accompanying this story to the Seafarers LOG, noted the crew enjoyed an Independence Day cookout while headed to Houston from San Juan. "We are all glad the Challenger is out of the shipyard and back in the U.S.," Maeda wrote. "This is an older ship, but I'm enjoying it." Built in 1968, the Challenger is a "C7-class" ship with a top speed of better than 21 knots. The vessel is 700 feet long and 84 feet wide. Bosun Roger Reinke (left) and Recertified Steward Brandon Maeda celebrate Independence Day aboard the Challenger. What's July 4 without a cookout? From left, AB Julio Mattos, Chief Cook Manny Guanga and Bosun Roger Reinke keep an eye on the grill. Pictured on deck are (from left) SA Rafael Pagan, OMU Terry Mouton and OMU Sam Taylor. Are You Receiving All Your Important Mail? 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Friday: October 19, November 16 (Lawndale Street) 14 19 14 16 Jacksonville ............ Thursday: October 11, November 8 194 141 10 40 50 21 11 3 19 45 3 57 52 74 458 4 2 0 5 6 2 11 0 15 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 7 6 10 2 6 6 4 8 15 17 5 7 5 11 6 0 4 4 3 2 3 5 0 2 2 2 6 I 8 4 6 4 10 7 12 14 2 2 2 134 54 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7 12 16 9 10 6 15 2 2 6 6 4 5 1 8 0 l 2 7 0 0 11 11 4 3 1 20 3 20 26 155 5 2 0 0 3 4 11 0 6 6 99 3 3 2 0 0 3 4 3 12 3 78 2 2 6 3 37 10 18 1 8 6 2 0 3 1 4 1 2 9 0 3 0 4 9 3 1 2 19 I 0 5 0 4 2 7 2 9 7 11 0 5 7 1 3 3 4 0 0 1 7 0 6 2 16 7 46 42 121 38 13 20 2 0 0 0 5 24 32 14 19 11 6 2 44 5 0 7 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 15 0 0 1 6 6 25 11 198 1 9 13 10 20 9 19 16 16 7 4 4 2 1 5 5 10 1 6 5 13 4 1 6 0 4 0 10 6 18 172 9 75 11 0 0 7 3 4 4 0 16 17 25 0 0 0 1 0 10 2 1 41 4 6 6 10 3 1 16 30 15 6 3 4 5 9 2 0 3 9 0 4 1 2 0 3 15 3 9 10 0 6 3 12 17 11 33 1 0 3 7 23 l 5 15 0 0 0 0 9 20 48 8 13 45 6 12 0 19 16 1 29 21 3 32 3 15 12 12 1 38 0 0 0 0 6 10 81 20 307 23 460 993 739 753 0 2 15 3 292 24 110 126 0 0 0 489 428 339 233 175 2 l 15 20 0 2 12 11 42 178 616 516 9 11 0 0 6 14 19 5 4 0 9 2 7 0 Personals WILLIE CUNNINGHAM JOHNSON Connie Brown, daughter of the late William Stubblefield of St. Louis, would like to hear from anyone who sailed with her father. She may be reached at (248) 446-3060. 1 6 6 Each Porl's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. 0 6 223 6 8 Wilmington ...............Monday: October 22, November 19 ANYONE WHO KNEW WILLIAM STUBBLEFIELD OF ST. LOUIS 1 64 12 1 Tacoma ................... Friday: October 26, November 23 2 2 0 2 3 Savannah ................ Friday: October 12, November 9 77 0 0 16 San Juan .................. Thursday: October 11, November 8 66 0 0 0 0 24 San Francisco ......... Thursday: October J 8, November 15 256 3 1 30 7 0 2 9 0 4 5 Port Everglades ....... Thursday: October 18, November 15 57 2 0 11 9 1 Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: October 10, Nov. 7 4 0 0 7 2 0 Norfolk ................... Thursday: October I l ~ November 8 9 2 4 130 12 24 0 New York ......... ....... Tuesday: October 9, November 6 35 0 31 9 18 New Orleans ........... Tuesday: October 16, November 13 3 0 0 New Bedford .......... Tuesday: October 23, November 20 1 0 10 Mobile .................... Wednesday: October 17, Nov. 14 2 0 1 0 3 (changed created by Veterans Day holiday) 39 2 6 Tuesday: November 13 * 9 16 1 10 26 Houston .................. Monday: October 15 0 0 6 Honolulu ................. Friday: October 19, November 16 8 0 18 26 0 4 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: October 17, Nov. 14 33 3 0 10 Boston ..................... Friday: October 12, November 9 St. Louis ................. Friday: October 19, November 16 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 Baltimore ................ Thursday: October 11, November 8 Jersey City .............. Wednesday: October 24, Nov. 21 I 2 5 4 Algonac ..................Friday: October 12, November 9 4 12 40 56 13 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 Piney Point ............. Monday: October 8, November 5 2 4 1 10 18 28 0 2 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 3 8 7 0 2 1 3 1 7 3 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 1 2 3 7 23 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Trip Reliefs October & November 2001 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 0 9 Please contact Robert Defenderfer at P 0. Box 180, Athol, MA 01331; telephone (978) 249-9268; e-mail bobdeej@yahoo.com. *"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. September 2001 Seafarers LOG 15 �Seafarers lntemalional Union Directory l\TMV Monthly Shipping A Registration Report JULY 2001 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group III John Fay, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group III Group I Group II Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Jack Caffey, Vice President Atlantic Coast Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice Presidem West Coast Kennett Mangram, Vice President Government Services . Rene Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large .. HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3456 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St, #IC, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 5 7 1 0 4 1 12 7 4 5 0 0 0 4 5 44 13 l 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 27 0 0 1 0 2 8 6 0 22 109 4 0 0 0 10 3 0 0 7 1 0 0 8 6 24 0 0 2 37 0 4 8 0 1 0 0 11 8 17 17 4 59 185 48 0 0 7 0 2 4 2 104 0 3 1 88 0 3 2 0 34 17 170 125 20 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 73 I 11 12 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 15 5 0 10 4 93 0 41 4 0 2 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 8 0 0 5 1 9 3 0 4 0 1 1 7 1 5 6 5 0 0 2 29 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 2 2 2 6 5 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 6 2 8 30 3 0 1 0 9 0 9 1 0 12 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 Tun GUAM P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, ID 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St., Hou ton, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 8329 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77012 (713) 928-3381 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 (251) 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 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston 1 5 Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro 2 5 I Savannah Tacoma Totals 0 2 3 19 l 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 2 12 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 24 0 5 3 103 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norlolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 2 0 3 2 4 0 1 2 4 0 4 1 0 6 0 6 0 6 16 108 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 14 2 4 4 104 0 5 l 0 0 0 4 2 0 2 4 0 3 9 1 0 23 0 6 0 2 0 0 6 23 45 12 57 16 6 123 1 0 79 0 15 2 35 1 135 187 101 593 375 137 Totals All Departments NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 PffiLADELPHIA 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 333 I 6 (954) 522-7984 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St, San Franci co, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Govemment Services Division: (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-4958 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 PIG-FROM-THE-PAST In 1947, Theodore E. Lewis was sailing as a "trip card" holder on the SS Fort Donaldson as an OS. He had taken the summer off from his studies at Pace College in New York, where he was enrolled after a couple years' service in the U.S. Navy. This was a World War 11 "T-2" tanker. After picking up a load of oil in Aruba and dropping it off in Gibraltar, the vessel then shuttled oil from the Persian Gulf to Haifa, Palestine (now Israel) for several round trips. Lewis was taken off the ship in August 1947 in Port Said, Egypt with a case of hepatitis. After several weeks in a local hospital, he was sent by train to Alexandria, Egypt to await a ship home as a passenger. The shipping company's local agent put him up in a pension, which was right across the street from the Seaman's Club, where he spent most of his time. The photo at left was taken on the front steps of the club. It had been the old German Embassy before World War II. Lewis writes that "the seven fellows in the photo are all American seamen and were members of the SIU, I believe, and were also being repatriated." While he doesn't remember the names of the other six men, Lewis is the one seated on the top step. He celebrated his 21 •1 birthday a few days after the photo was taken. That was his only trip with the SIU. After graduating from college, Lewis got a job as a purser with the old Grace Line and sailed with them to South America for about five years. He then went shoreside, working in international sales. Now 75, Lewis continues to travel around the world and write stories for several publications. Otherwise, you can find him at home in Severna Park, Md. with his "lovely wife of 40 wonderful years" or enjoying time with his grandson. September 2001 �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 captains and two recertified stewards are among the 13 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Inland Captains Louis E. Louvierrre, Ronald Williams and William Zorn sailed the inland waterways at the helms of their respective vessels for a combined 72 years. Recertified Stewards Angel B. Correa and Salvatore E. Torneo each completed the highest level of training available to members of the steward department at the Seafarers school in Piney Pont, Md. Including the recertified stewards, seven of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. One plied the Great Lakes and the remaining five, which include the former captains, navigated the inland waterways. Four of the retirees worked in the deck department, seven shipped in the engine department and two sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. T DEEP SEA ANGEL CORREA, 57, tarted his SIU career in 1966, joining in the port of Philadelphia. d1 Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Correa first shipped aboard General Cargo Corp. 's Spitfire. The steward department member frequently upgraded at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. He completed the steward recertification course in 1998. Brother Correa last worked aboard the Challenger, operated by CSX Lines. He lives in St. Augustine, Fla. ALBERTO GARCIA, 65, started his SIU career in 197 6 in Puerto Rico and worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions. Brother Garcia first sailed on a Crowley Towing & Transportation vessel. The engine department member enchanced his skills often at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. He upgraded in 1980, 1983, 1984, 1989 and 1992. Brother Garcia last shipped aboard the Sea-Land Expedition. He resides in Carolina, P.R. I~~~~ DIMITRIOS PAPA GEORGIOU, 64, started his career with the Seafarers in 1969. He joined in the port of New York and first sailed aboard Hudson Waterways Corp. 's Transcolorado. Brother September 2001 Papageorgiou shipped as a member of the engine department. He upgraded his skills in 1973 and 1974 at the Sill's training school in Piney Point, Md. Brother Papageorgiou last sailed on Maersk Lines' Pvt. Harry Fisher. He lives in Greece. MILTON SABIN, 59, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of San Francisco. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, Brother Sabin served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1959 to 1963. He first sailed aboard the Hudson Waterways Corp.'s SS Transerie. Brother Sabin upgraded his skills at the SIU' training school in 1980 and 1986. An Ohio native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Sabin's last voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Trader. He calls Federal Way, Wash. home. JAMES SIMMS, 61, started his career with the Seafarer in 1959 in the port of Baltimore. The Maryland native served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He first sailed aboard A.H. Bull's Edith. The engine department member last shipped on the 2nd Lt. John Paul Bobo, operated by American Overseas Marine. Brother Simms lives in Baltimore. SALVATORE E. TORNEO, 64, began his SIU career in 1991, joining in the port of New York. Brother Torneo served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He first sailed on American Overseas Marine's Cape Ann. The Connecticut native shipped in the steward department and upgraded his skills at the Sill's training school in 1995. Brother Torneo completed the steward recertification course in 1997. He last went to sea aboard the USNS Capella, another American Overseas Marine vessel. Brother Torneo calls Port Charlotte, Fla. home. HOWARD YAEKEL, 60, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of New York. He initially went to sea aboard the Steel Artisan, operated by ISCO, Inc. The deck department member last worked on U.S. Ship Management's Quality. Brother Yaekel lives in Glendale, N.Y. INLAND BOBBYW. BARTA, 62 joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of Houston. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, Boatman Barta served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1957. He first sailed aboard a Dixie Carriers vessel. Born in Nueces County, Texas, Boatman Barta hipped as a member of the engine department. His most recent voyage was aboard a vessel operated by G&H Towing Co. Boatman Barta makes his home in Rockport, Texas. JOHNM. HINSON, 57, started his SIU career in 1978, joining in the port of l~b~~b.J Norfolk, Va. The North Carolina native first sailed aboard a vessel operated by Steuart Transportation Co. r:::.. Boatman Hinson upgraded his skills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1997. A member of the engine department, he last worked on an Allied Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Hinson lives in Beaufort, N.C. LOUISE. LOU- VIERRE, 69, joined the SIU in 1964 in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Louisiana, Boatman Louvierre worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Higman Barge Lines, Inc. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a captain. Boatman Louvierre now calls Seabrook, Texas home. RONALDD. WILLIAMS, 62, started his SIU career in 1972, joining in Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Williams served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1971. The deck department member shipped as a captain, first sailing aboard a Dravo Basic Materials Co. vessel. He last worked on a Higman Barge Lines, Inc. vessel. Boat- man Williams lives in Port Neches, Texas. WILLIAM H.ZORN, 63, began his career with the Seafarers in 1968, joining in the port of Houston. A member of the deck department, Boatman Zorn sailed as a captain. The Florida native first sailed aboard a National Marine Services, Inc. vessel. He upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school in 1976. Boatman Zorn last worked on an Hvide Marine operated vessel. He resides in Harper, Texas. GREAT LAKES JOHN J. RITTINGHOUSE, 62, hails from Indiana. Brother Rittinghouse began his career with the Seafarers in 1961, joining in the port of Detroit. He first sailed on the Kinsman Independent. The engine department member last worked aboard a Red Arrow Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Rittinghouse lives in Toledo, Ohio. Welfare Plan was first launched in 1950 and, since that time, more than $41,555,958.55 has been paid out for 1943 hospital, death, disability, maternity, depenAfter a year's struggle with the New dent, optical and out·patient benefits. In England Steamship Company, the SIU was February 1952, the SIU Vacation Plan was successful in getting an increase of $ 15 per month for all ratings. On September l 0 the inaugurated and it has since paid a total of $59,483,828.34 in vacation benefits for Boston Regional War Labor Board confirmed SIU members. a maritime panel report containing these gains. In addition to rn==============================~ The total value of the claim, the union welfare benefits is won a retroactive .. 'jU..rU actually considerably clause providing that 'n '~' n higher (than the aforementioned the increase would go into effect as of amount), since the December 9, 1942. cost of scholarship payments, meal 1959 books, training faciliw The Maritime Trades !!::::::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=::=:===~ ties and medical Department will open its biennial convention examinations-for SIU members and their on September 15 in San Francisco with dependents-are not included in the above plans to tackle the nation's maritime ills. figures. Among items on the agenda of the MTD 1991 are reports on the increase of the affiliated The opening of a new union hall in port councils and legislative developments Honolulu was celebrated by Seafarers on which will affect the merchant marine. September 12. The SIU's newest Strengthened by eight new international office-located at 606 Kalihi Street-opened union affiliates in the past two years, the for business in March, but renovations had MTD will plan programs continuing and expanding organizing activities on the Great been taking place until the week of the dedication ceremony. Lakes and considering legislative needs to The hall is roughly 4 miles west of the strengthen the domestic trades and to prounion's previous facility on Cooke Street. It tect shipping from pressure from the rail· is larger than the old one, includes a classroad industry. AFL-CIO President George room and is only two blocks from the Meany will be the featured speaker at the waterfront. Moreover, the new hall is closer convention. to the facilities used by two SIU~contracted companies. The property includes more 1968 than 9,200 square feet of land, while the As of August 31, the SIU's Welfare and Vacation plans have paid out a total in ben- building takes up more than 4,000 square feet. efits of $101,039,786.89. The SIU Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG ,.UJS M0 1 IN SIU HISTORY Seafarers LOG 17 �final Departures MUBAR BEDROS Pensioner Mubar Bedros, 86, died May 7. Brother Bedros was born in California and started his career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (Mc&S). The steward department member began receiving his pension in 1970. He lived in Rohnert Park, Calif. JOSEPH BOTWINIS • Brother Joseph Botwinis, 59, passed away June 4. He joined the SIU in 1977 in the port of Houston. Brother '---------~ Botwinis served in the U.S . Army from 1963 to 1965. The Mt. Clemens, Mich. native first sailed on a Marlin Steamship Co. Inc. vessel. A member of the engine department, he last worked aboard the lst. Lt. Harry Martin, operated by Osprey-Acomarit Ship Management, Inc. Brother Botwinis made his home in Woodstock, Mich. GEORGE BROOKS Pensioner George Brooks, 75, died Dec. 17, 2000. Brother Brooks joined the MC&S and sailed as a member of the steward department. Brother Brooks started receiving his pension in 1975. He lived in Dallas. Brother Galt joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother ~ Galt's first SIU voyage was aboard a Pan Shipping Corp. vessel. A member of the deck department, he last worked aboard the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. Brother Galt started receiving his pension in 1990. He called Seymour, Tenn. home. CHARLES GARRISON - - - - - - - - - - . Pensioner Charle Garrison, 75 , passed away May 14. Born in Ben Hill, Ga., Brother Garrison joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He first went to sea aboard the James B. Duke, operated by Delta Steamship Lines. The engine department member last shipped on Waterman Steamship Corp.'s Jefferson Davis. Brother Garrision started receiving his pension in 1981. He lived in Georgia. WILBUR GEE WALTER COLLEY Pensioner Walter Colley, 78, passed away May 25. Brother Colley started his SIU career in 1954, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1944. Brother Colley first shipped on Waterman Steamship Corp.'s Andrew Jackson. A member of the deck department, the Dickenson County, Va. native last worked on a Michigan Tankers Inc. vessel. Brother Colley began receiving his pension in 1977. Hayse, Va. was his home. WALTER CUTTER • Pensioner Walter Cutter, 75, died June 12. Born in Boston, Brother Cutter joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. The steward department member first shipped aboard the Rebel, operated by Bull Steamship Co. Brother Cutter last worked on the OM/ Defender. He began receiving his pension in 1987. Brother Cutter made his home in Galveston, Texas. GREGORY DIOSES Pensioner Gregory Dioses 88, passed away' April 11. Brother Dioses started his SIU career in 1944, · joining in the port of Baltimore. Born in Peru, he first sailed aboard an Ore Navigation vessel. The engine department member last worked on Sea Transport Corp.'s Eagle Traveler. Brother Dioses started receiving his pension in 1974. He lived in Peru. CHADBORNE GALT Pensioner Chadborne Galt, 76, died June 20. Born in Rochester, N.H., 18 Seafarers LOG ~~~ ~ · ~· \ New York. The •;. Port Arthur, Texas native served in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953. His initial SIU voyage was aboard a Coyle Lines Inc. vessel. Brother Gee shipped in the engine department. He last worked aboard the Overseas Vivian. Brother Gee started receiving his pension in 1993. He resided in Sabine Pass, Texas. '-------'-----~ MICHAEL HOEFFER Brother Michael Hoeffer, 38, died Feb. 7. Born in California, he started his SIU career in 1987. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Brother Hoeffer first worked on the USNS H.H. Hess, operated by Lavina Steamship Co. The steward department member last sailed aboard the President Polk. Brother Hoeffer made his home in Reno, Nev. EDWARD KILLIGREW Pensioner Edward Killigrew, 77, passed away June 8. Brother Killigrew began his career with the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. The Massachusetts native first sailed aboard Bull Steamship Co. 's Rebel. A member of the deck department, he last worked on the Virgo, operated by Colby Shipping Co. Brother Killigrew started receiving his pension in 1978. He called Marblehead, Mass. home. EUGENE NICHOLSON Pensioner Eugene Nicholson, 75, died July 2. Brother Nicholson started his SIU career in 1944, joining in the port of Baltimore. The Maryland native first shipped aboard the Stoney Creek, operated by American Tramp Shipping & Development Co. Brother Nicholson shipped as a bosun. He last sailed on Connecticut Transport's Ohio. Brother Nicholson began receiving his pension in 1982. He lived in Pasedena, Md. RICHARD NYBERG Pensioner Richard Nyberg, 66, passed away April 12. Born in Ohio, Brother Nyberg started his career with the MC&S. A member of the steward department, he started receiving his pension in 1977. Brother Nyberg made his home in San Francisco. ROY SHORTT Pensioner Roy Shortt, 63, died June 2. Brother Shortt began his career with the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of San Francisco. Before joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958. He first sailed on the Longview Victory, operated by Victory Carriers, Inc. The Virginia native shipped in the deck department. He last worked aboard the OM/ Sacramento. Brother Shortt started receiving his pension in 1990. He resided in Pound, Va. SATURINOSIMSUANDCO Pensioner Saturino Simsuandco, 81, passed away May 30. Brother Simsuandco started his SIU career in 1963 in the port of Baltimore. He was born in the Philippines and first sailed aboard an ISCO vessel. The steward department member last shipped on the OM/ Platte. Brother Simsuandco began receiving his pension in 1991. He lived in New Orleans. JOHN SMITH Pensioner John Smith, 78, died May 27. He joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Born in Keysville, Mo., Brother Smith shipped in the engine department. His last voyage was aboard the Overseas Boston. He began receiving his pension in 1985. Brother Smith was a resident of Covington, La. WILLIAM SMITH Pensioner William Smith, 78, passed away June 5. Brother Smith started his SIU career in 1953 in the port of San Francisco. The Arkansas native first sailed aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Maria. Brother Smith worked in the steward department. He last sailed on the Maui, operated by Matson Navigation Co. Brother Smith began receiving his pension in 1988. Chula Vista, Calif. was his home. PETER STEIN Brother Peter Stein, 63 died July 5. He joined the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of Baltimore. A Chicago native, Brother Stein's ---~~-~ first voyage was aboard Interocean Management Corp. 's Cornhusker State. He shipped in the engine department. Brother Stein's final trip to sea was on the Cape Washington, an American Overseas Marine vessel. He lived in Seymour, Tenn. JOSE VALENZUELA Pensioner Jose Valenzuela, 73, died March 30. Brother Valenzuela joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of Baltimore. Before becoming a Seafarer, the California native served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. The engine department member sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions during his career. His last voyage was aboard the Santa Magdelena, operated by Delta Steamship Lines. Brother Valenzuela made his home in Manzonillo Colina, Mexico. EDWARD WALLACE Pensioner Edward Wallace, 73, passed away May 21. The Illinois native started his SIU career in 1945 in the port of New York. Before becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Brother Wallace shipped in the deck department and last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Integrity. He lived in Chicago and started receiving his pension in 1991. -...,.----,.,,=-==--:-:----, CHARLES WATSON Pensioner Charles Watson, 77, passed away May 18. Brother Watson started his career with the MC&S. The Greeley, Colo. native began receiving his pension in 1970. He resided in The Dalles, Ore. .------,~~-,..,..~ MARCUS WEIKLE Brother Marcus Weikle, 55, died Feb. 9. He joined the SIU in 1967 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Born in South Charleston, W. Va., Brother Weikle served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. The engine department member first shipped aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Weikle last sailed aboard the USNS Kane. He lived in Rainelle, W. Va. VINCENT WELCH ==,-:--n Pensioner Vincent Welch, 82, passed away May 29. Brother Welch started his SIU career in 1967, joining in the port of New York. Before that, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1943. Brother Welch initially sailed on Marine Carriers Corp.'s Commander. The Great Barrington, Mass. native shipped as a member of the engine department. His final voyage was on Hudson Waterways Corp.'s Transcolorado. Brother Welch began receiving his pension in 1984. He called Berkshire, Mass. home. DAVID WILLIAMS -----:--------,Brother David Williams, 48, died April 14. He joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Brother Williams' first voyage was aboard Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. 's Del Rio. Born in Ohio, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Williams last worked on the Overseas Chicago, an Alaska Tanker Co. vessel. Brother Williams made Houston, Miss. his home. LEVY WILLIAMSON Pensioner Levy Williamson, 67, passed away April 26. The Alabama native joined the SIU in 1951 in Lake Charles, La. He first sailed with Penn Central Railroad Co. Brother Williamson was a member of the engine department and sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions. He last shipped aboard the Merrimack, operated by Odgen Merrimack Transportation, Inc. Brother Williamson started receiving his pension in 1984. He resided in Mcintosh, Ala. CHARM WONG Pensioner Charm Wong, 71, died April 11. Brother Wong started his career with the MC&S. Born in China, he started receiving his pension in 1978. He made his home in San Francisco. INLAND DANIEL BRISTER Pensioner Daniel Brister, 70, died March 23. Boatman Brister started his SIU career in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. The Mississippi native first sailed aboard a Wheeling Steel Corp. vessel. A member of the deck department, he shipped as a captain. Boatman Brister started receiving his pension in 1996. He lived in Jayass, Miss. RAYMOND CALLIS Pensioner Raymond Callis, 96, passed away May 14. Boatman Callis started his career with the Seafarers in the .___..__~~~-~ port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Virginia, he sailed in the deck department as a captain. He began receiving his pension in 1967. Boatman Callis resided in Matthews, Va. Continued on page 20 September 2001 �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 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. AMBROSE CHANNEL (IUM), May 27- Chairman Mario R. Romero, Secretary Elena R. Curley, Educational Director Demetrios Simmons. Bosun reminded all crew members of need to comply with STCW by Feb. 1, 2002. Educational director encouraged Seafarers to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. for better wages and job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Following reading of president's report, discussion ensued on new cruise ships being built by U.S. Lines which should be ready in a few years. Request made to ask company for coveralls for deck and engine department members. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great meals. INNOVATOR (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), May 6-Chairman James L. Carter, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Educational Director Olie E. Webber, Deck Delegate Gary P. Walker, Engine Delegate Antonio N. Libon, Steward Delegate Loumrhari Mostafa. Chairman stressed importance of getting STCW by Feb. 1, 2002. "No STCW, no ship." He also reminded those getting off to clean rooms and leave keys for next person. Secretary thanked everyone for jobs well done, especially dayworkers who did "super jobs in repairing and painting all doors with broken locks." He also thanked the engine department for their fine work. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point for increased earnings and better future. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for new videotape rewinder. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEALAND FLORIDA (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), May 28-Chairman Jose F. Caballero, Secretary Donald B. Ganung, Educational Director Randolph L. Tannis, Deck Delegate Randall R. Shearer, Engine Delegate Glenn O'Leary, Steward Delegate Charles E. Curley. Chairman reminded everyone of need for STCW safety training by Feb. 1, 2002 or be denied sailing. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked deck department members for help cleaning stairwells. Requests made for safety guard on turnbuckle machinery, repair of TV antenna in crew lounge, purchase of CD player and new videotape rewinder. MAERSK TENNESSEE (Maersk Lines, Ltd.), May 31-Chairman Stanley A. Gurney, Secretary Dwight E. Wuerth, Educational Director Joseph P. Barry II, Deck Delegate Joseph LeBeau. Chairman reported on old business, including installation of new horn for crane and proposed improvement of mail system. Additionally, new microwave purchased. Ship going into dry dock for 14 days in Balboa, Panama. All crew will remain on board vessel. Shoreside water to be used for showers; bottled water to be ordered for drinking. Educational director reminded crew members to attend Paul Hall Center and be ready for STCW deadline-Feb. 1, 2002. Treasurer stated $450.99 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. September 2001 OVERSEAS CHICAGO (ATC), May 20-Chairman Jesse L. Mixon, Secretary Gregory S. Lynch, Educational Director Mark E. Sawin, Deck Delegate Marco A. Felix, Engine Delegate Robert Santos, Steward Delegate Robert M. Mensching. Chairman announced ship to discharge cargo in Richmond, Calif., then proceed to lay berth for repairs. Payoff went smoothly with no disputes. He advised crew members to call 800 number for details of STCW requirements. Secretary reported new contract ready soon. Educational director announced safety award of $7,200 given by company for entire crew. Satellite dish was purchased and installed. He also stated that when filing for vacation, members may split discharge if they have more days than the required 120. Any balance over that may be saved for next time member applies. Steward department delegate asked crew members to wait to eat until men going on watch have been fed. Suggestions made to include annual cost of living allowance in pension plan and reduce number of days required for vacation. Crew members expressed thanks to steward department for good job. Also noted that company has given $3,000 to crew for exercise equipment. Treadmill, elliptical machine and free weights have been purchased and installed. Additionally, company has added soda pop to requisition for daily consumption. USNS HENSON (DynMarine), May 6-Chairman George J. Keblis, Secretary Linda F. Van Nieuwenhuyse, Educational Director Julio Arzu. All union forms made available to members. Bosun introduced himself and wished everyone a safe voyage. Educational director encouraged everyone to upgrade at Piney Point as well as ensure STCW compliance by Feb. 1, 2002. "Beat the last-minute rush!" No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for bottled water. Next port: Bahrain. CHEMICAL TRADER (Marine Transport Line), June 27Chairman Raymond A. Tate, Secretary Michael A. Pooler, Educational Director Nikolay Entchev, Deck Delegate Mary Rose Bado, Engine Delegate Dominique N. Tarantino, Steward Delegate Luis Gonzalez. Chairman announced three days in Corpus Christi, Texas unloading, cleaning tanks, then loading again. Captain is happy with crew's performance. He also reported Welfare Plan renamed to Health and Benefits Plan. Educational director spoke of upgrading benefits at Paul Hall Center and need to take advantage of it, not only for STCW compliance, but also for improving skills and job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made to lower required time needed to apply for vacation check. "Bravo" to steward department for putting out restaurant quality food. Requests made for repair of TV antenna and washing machine as well as purchase of satellite dish and new mattresses. Everyone asked to help by separating plastics from paper and cans and place in proper containers. items off side of ship. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. CHALLENGER (CSX Lines), June 19-Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary Rafael Pagan, Educational Director Clive A. Steward, Deck Delegate Julio Mattos Jr., Engine Delegate Monte Pryor. Chairman noted OT sheets turned in to captain. Due to ga and soot being released from smokestack during voyage, captain advised crew not to work OT on deck if conditions are unsafe. Educational director notified all who have not complied with STCW requirements that time is running out and not to wait until last minute-Feb. 1, 2002. Suggestion made to reduce sea time requirements to collect vacation and higher pension benefits. Thanks to steward department for good job. Next port: San Juan. MAERSK ARIZONA (Maersk Lines, Ltd.), June 5-Chairman Scott A. Heginbotham, Secretary Grant H. Armstead, Educational Director David G. Gordius, Deck Delegate James Clark, Engine Delegate Hurtado Alexandro, Steward Delegate Scott Burges. Chairman spoke of importance of ENDURANCE (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), June 24-Chairman Romeo Lugtu, Secretary Russell B. Bayschau, Educational Director Mario B. Cruzat, Deck Delegate Dennis R. Pickering, Engine Delegate James F. Siegar, Steward Delegate Jimmy L. Williams. Bosun reported new contract due out within 90 days. He also urged crew members to contribute to SPAD, upgrade at Piney Point and meet the Feb. 1, 2002 deadline for STCW compliance (" ... or you will not ship."). Electrician reported that new Coast Guard testing guidelines go into effect in 2002 for licensed and unlicensed mariners. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. EXPEDITION (CSX Lines), June 7-Chairman James E. Reed, Secretary Edgardo M. Vazquez, Educational Director Oswald N. Bermeo, Steward Delegate Jose M. Jorge. Chairman announced payoff in Jacksonville, Fla. He advised crew members to return to ship one hour before sailing time. Secretary noted everything running smoothly. Educational director stressed opportunities available at Paul Hall Center for upgrading skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. President's report from LOG read; everyone was happy to hear about new passenger ships being built. Suggestion made for health plan to include prescription coverage for dependents and increase in pension benefits. GOPHER STATE (IUM), June 28-Secretary Anthony L. Curran, Educational Director James W. Demouy III, Steward Delegate Jessie Jones. Vessel arriving in Guam after 43 days at sea from England. Educational director reminded all members about STCW and that without proper documents, Seafarers cannot ship. Union has presence in Guam now, so medical needs should go through that hall. Discussion held about purchase of new movies. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. LITTLEHALES (DynMarine), June 25-Chairman John R. Wolfe, Secretary Warren G. Lombard III, Educational Director Alexander Zharkoff, Deck Delegate Edward D. Wilson, Engine Delegate Andrzej Furmanowski, Steward Delegate Emilio Placides. Chairman announced pirates boarded stem of vessel while under way off coast of Gabon in West Africa with one man on watch. After incident, ship went to two-man watch with stricter security measures. Vessel will lay up somewhere on East Coast in late July for 1Yi months during start of hurricane season. Treasurer stated $72 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew members asked to be careful to not throw food, plastic or glass PERSEVERANCE (IUM), June 29- Chairman Thomas W. Lasater, Secretary Kenneth A. Roetzer, Educational Director Kenneth W. Pinchin, Deck Delegate John Yates, Steward Delegate William B. Young. Chairman announced payoff July 2 in Tampa, Fla. Repair period will last 2-3 weeks. All hands reminded to work safely. No news yet about contract; crew members will be A Passage to India Taking a well deserved break on the Stonewall Jackson after transiting the Suez Canal are (from left) AB Finn Jakobsen, Recertified Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez and Deck Maintenance Buddy Brinks. attending union meetings and need for all Seafarers to obtain STCW training. Secretary stated stores to be loaded upon arrival in port of New Orleans. Educational director thanked steward department for fine meals and reiterated need for STCW compliance by Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. Treasurer announced $148 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made for improving contract included upgrading dental plan and improving dependent's medical plan as well as reducing time needed for vacation. NAVIGATOR (CSX Lines), June 25- Chairman Werner H. Becher, Secretary Lynn N. McCluskey, Educational Director Daniel F. Dean, Deck Delegate Sangie Mohamed, Steward Delegate Susano C. Cortez. Chairman announced ship arrival and payoff June 29 in Tacoma, Wash. He asked crew members to keep doors locked in port and have clean set of linen ready for replacement crew. Secretary noted $135 collected for tuna fund; educational director stated $65 collected for movie fund (of which only $5 remains). He also encouraged members to upgrade skills at Piney point and be aware of STCW deadline rapidly approaching. Beef reported in deck department; no disputed OT noted. Steward department requested repair of TV antenna in crew lounge as well as a new radio. Next ports: Tacoma; Oakland, Calif.; Honolulu; Guam. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (OSG), June 10-Chairman Timothy J. Olvany, Secretary Ronald D. Jones, Educational Director Kenneth Spivey, Engine Delegate Oscar Garcia, Steward Delegate Cesar A. Avila. Payoff scheduled June 12 in Port Everglades, Fla. No word yet on new contract. Secretary reported everyone doing fine job with upkeep of ship. Educational director noted STCW classes are full through September. Deadline for compliance is Feb. 1, 2002. Apply now. Treasurer stated $1,200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made to reduce time needed for vacation and to have prescription coverage for family members. Still awaiting word on new dryer for crew laundry. Everyone asked to help keep crew areas clean and be quiet when coming back from shore so that others may sleep. informed. Chairman stressed importance of contributing to SPAD and staying abreast of political activity in Washington. He stated that SIU-NMU merger was ratified and reminded crew members about Feb. 1, 2002 deadline for STCW. Educational director also talked about other upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Everyone thanked for good job aboard ship, especially steward department for excellent meals. QUALITY (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), June 10-Chairman Zainal A. Siregal) Secretary Franklyn J. Cordero, Educational Director Scott E. Speedy, Deck Delegate Donovan E. Christie, Engine Delegate Abdulrub H. Atiah, Steward Delegate Arturo Lopez. Chairman thanked all departments for safe trip and for help keeping mess hall, pantry and lounge areas clean. He also reminded everyone to think safety and work safely at all times. Secretary stated that upgrading classes at Piney Point are unique benefit to Seafarers-a place to upgrade for greater job skills and security- and a place to get necessary STCW training before Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. Educational director reminded crew of importance of contributing to SPAD to support maritime industry on Capitol Hill. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendations made for new contract to include reducing seatime needed for pension and adding prescription coverage for dependents. Next port: Charleston, S.C. LIBERTY GLORY (Liberty Maritime), July I- Chairman Juan M. Rivas, Secretary Michael Baker, Steward Delegate Cecil Husted. Chairman reported ship sailing from New Orleans after loading for Africa. Then to North Korea and possibly voyage to the West Coast-approximately 90 days in all. Secretary thanked crew for working well together and helping keep ship clean. Educational director stated ship's committee looking forward to copies of new contract. Crew discussed starting ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made to increase coffee break from 15 to 30 minutes. Requests made for gym equipment, grill in galley, freezer in mess halls and water fountain on upper deck. Seafarers LOS 19 �The Whale letter to the Editor Know Your Rights by Wayne D. Brandt A whale went by - Writing & Remembering In March of 1965, I joined the SIU. The last year I sailed, I was attached to the U.S. Army and went to Vietnam. It was aboard the Seatrain Puerto Rico. I sailed the Great Lakes mostly, but did enjoy going "salt water" and was lucky to have seen some of the world-the Panama Canal, Hawaii, Thailand, Vietnam and Okinawa. It was a great adventure for me. I consider my years in the merchant marine as some of the happiest days of my life. And, of course, I still have those memories to make me smile. Due to a car accident, I can no longer do the things that I used to, and am now totally and permanently disabled. However, I love to write. And thinking of my days as a mariner, I made up this "sea story" [see poem at right]. My favorite ship was the J.A. W. Iglehart. Just sailing along Enjoying his roam - at sea Our anchor got caught On the fin of the whale Which caused - three men to drown. No chance did we have For our craft was pulled down: I alone - am here left to tell. I swam for a ship Not far from that fate Awed in horror As I read the bow-plate - Wayne D. Brandt Alpena, Mich. "THE WHALE" as a member of the deck department and began receiving his pension in 1969. He lived in New Orleans. Pensioner Darcy Etheridge, 76, died June 10. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Before joining the SIU, Boatman Etheridge served in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. Born in Dare County, N.C., the deck department member last worked aboard a Mariner Towing (Mari trans) vessel. Boatman Etheridge started receiving his pension in 1.987. Wanchese, N.C. was his home. WILLIAM GILMORE · Pensioner William Gilmore, 65, passed away May 10. Boatman Gilmore started his SIU career in 1988.A member of the deck department, he sailed as a captain, working primarily aboard Allied Towing Co. vessels. Boatman Gilmore resided in Andalusia, Ala. and began receiving bis pension in 1998. ~-------. JESSE HASSELL Pensioner Jesse Hassell, 83, passed away May4. Born in Elizabeth City, N.C., he started his career with the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Baltimore. Prior to joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Anny from 1942 to 1955. Boatman Hassell first sailed aboard a Moran Towing of Philadelphia vessel. The engine department member started receiving his pension in 1980. He called Pearl River, La. home. HENRY SOUDELIER Pensioner Henry Soudelier, 72, died March 13. Boatman Soudelier started his career with the Seafarers in 1962,joining in the port of New Orleans. He served in the U.S. Anny from 1950 to 1952. Boatman Soudelier worked primarily aboard vessels operated by Dixie Carriers. A member of the deck department, the Louisiana native shipped as a captain. He began receiving his pension in 1992. Boatman Soudelier lived in Houma, La. ELBRIDGE MANN Pensioner Elbridge Mann, 71, passed away March 9. Boatman Mann joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The North Carolina native served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He first sailed aboard a Moran Towing of Virginia vessel. A member of the deck department, he last shipped on an Atlantic Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Mann started receiving his pension in 1988. Kill Devil Hills, N.C. was his home. ELIJAH PLATT Pensioner Elijah Platt, 77, died May4. The Atlanta native started his career with the • SIU in 1950 in ,, the pon of New York. He sailed 20 Seafarers LOG ANTONIO LaFATA Pensioner Antonio La Fata, 91, passed away June 14. He was born in Marsala, Italy. Brother Lafata started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union and started receiving his pension in 1975. Brother Lafata lived in Gloucester, Mass. DONALD SUTHERLAND Pensioner Donald Sutherland, 75, died April 25. Brother Sutherland started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in 1969 in Boston. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1947. Brother Sutherland sailed in the deck department as a captain. The Gloucester, Mass, native started receiving his pension in 1988. He resided in Massachusetts. RAILROAD MARINE WALTER HUGATE GREAT LAKES RUBEN LEIJA Boatman Ruben Leija, 38, died March 28. Born in Houston, he shipped as a member of the deck department. Boatman Leija worked primarily aboard Penn Maritime, Inc. vessels. AnANTIC FISHERMEN JOHN CAIRNS Pensioner John Cairns, 66, passed away May 5. Brother Cairns started his career with the Seafarers in 1961 in Detroit. The Michigan native first sailed aboard a Dunbar & Sullivan vessel. He shipped as a member of the deck department and last sailed on a Luedtke Engineering Co. vessel. Brother Cairns started receiving his pension in 1996. He lived in Sugar Island, Mich. ALFRED ZAPOLNEK Pensioner Alfred Zapolnek, 77, died Jan. 14. He joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Duluth, Minn. Brother Zapolnek first sailed aboard a Great Lakes Associates, Inc. vessel. The engine department member last shipped on the Charles E. Wilson, operated by American Steamship Co. Brother Zapolnek began receiving his pension in 1994. He called Calumet, Mich. home. Pensioner Walter Hugate, 79, died June 8. Brother Hugate started his career with the Seafarers in 1960, joining in the port of L-.......J'---":.....;..;;~-=-.JNorfolk,Va.He sailed primarily aboard vessels operated by the marine division of the Penn Central Railroad Co. Born in Virginia, he shipped as a member of the deck department. He started receiving his pension in 1982. Brother Hugate made his home in Gloucester, Va. MELVIN WHITE .----===-- ---,Pensioner Melvin White, 88, passed away April 8. Boatman White started his SIU career in 1960. The Matthews, Va. native first sailed aboard a vessel operated by the Penn Central Railroad Co. A member of the deck department, Boatman White began receiving his pension in 1977. Mobjack, Va. was his home. 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 Autb 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. AH 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. September 2001 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgrading Courses The following is the schedule for classes for the months of September through December 2001 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 J:>aul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Arrival Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler September 8 November 3 October 19 December 14 Welding September 15 October 13 November 24 October 5 November 2 December 14 Course Recertification Date of Completion (including simulator September 22 October 20 October 19 November 16 steering assessments) 1 T ovember December 14 17 Lifeboatman/Water Survival September 8 October 6 November 3 September 22 October 20 November 17 Radar (simulator) September 8 October 6 November 3 September 21 October 19 November 16 Radar (one-day renewal) September 21 October 19 November 16 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (ARPA) (simulator) September 22 October 20 November 17 September 28 October26 November 23 September 1 September 29 October 27 . . Tovember 24 September 15 October 13 November 10 December 8 September 1 Septem er 29 October 27 November 24 September 7 co r November2 November 30 (*must have radar unlimited) GMDSS (simulator) ridge Resource Management October 8 Safety Specialty Courses Arrival Date Able Seaman _'tr September 8 Bosun Recertification Deck Upgrading Courses Course ... Arrival Date Date of Completion Government Vessels September 1 September 15 September 29 October 13 October 27 November 10 November 24 September 21 October 5 October 19 November 2 November 16 November 30 December 14 STCW Medical Care Provider September 22 October 20 September 29 October 27 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW ..Basic Safety September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29 October 20 October 27 November 10 November 17 November 24 September 14 September 21 September 28 October 6 October26 November 3 November 16 November 23 November 30 , Course Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* (*m11st have basic fire fighting) Tankerman (PIC) Barge* · September 15 October 13 October 28 November 11 nr • October 6 ',. ;,; ,J,;t: t September 29 October 27 November 10 November24 ~ .... . 1 " • , • October 13 (*must have bask fire fighting) l I Steward Upgrading Courses Start Date Course Date of Completion GalleyOperations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week beginning January 8. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginning January 6. Academic Department Courses 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. -·-~·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION Name ---------------------------~ Address- - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (120) days seatime 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 application. The pavment should be made with a money order onlv. pavable to LMSS. COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security#______ _ _ __ 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? DYes DNo If yes, class# _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes Primary language spoken September 2001 D No CPR: D Yes DNo Date Off: SIGNATURE _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE 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) 994-2! 89. 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. 9101 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Water Survival - Upgrading Seafarers earning their Completing the water survival endorsements July 27 are (from left, kneeling) bridge resource management class July 20 are (from left) Mohamed H. Ali, John Fisher, Egbert Campbell, Rudy Freddie Cantrell, Steven Hardin, Brent Hensley, Paul Szalus, Garrido, (second row) Stan Beck (instructor), Louis Holder, William Hough, William Schuppman and Leo Bonser. Herb . Joseph Borys, Jerry Fanning, Chaerul Salim and Carlos Walling, their instructor, is at far right. Nunez. Bridge Resource Management - ARPA- Standing outside the entrance to the Paul Hall Center's new simulator building are graduates of a recent ARPA class. From the left are James Hoffman, Steven Taylor, Fenton Whitlow and Horace Wood, all NATCO boatmen. Their instructor, Mike Smith, is at far right. GMDSS - Completing the GMDSS course July 27 are (above photo left, from left) Andre Skevnick, Brad Wheeler (instructor), Paul Carolan, Jack Walker, Gregory Rivera, Scott Costello, Jason Bryan and John Cox. Graduating Aug. 17 from the same course are (above photo, right, from back) Nils Kohlmyer, Albert Hendricks and their instructor, Brad Wheeler. Tankererman (PIC) Barge - Graduating from a recent tankerman (PIC) barge course are (from left, front row) Jeff Bruton, Robert Judy, Herbert Rogers, Paul Seitzinger, Ray Prim, (second row) Clarence Jannette, Marcus Laguer, Marc Tomoschat, Luis Perez, (third row) Herb Walling (instructor) Peter Madden, Craig Amison and Kenneth Mottley.· Steward Department Skills Personal Survival/STCW - Earning their personal survival endorsements July 29 are (in no particular order) Jules Delgado, Manuel Bans, Odilia Evora, Andrew Donaldson, Jeffrey Beasley, Kevin Gasaway, Woodrow Coleman, Andrew Brzezinski, Husain Ali, Mary Friedman, Ralph Clark, Craig Hammer, Clifton Ayars, Thomas Gliva, Joseph Gandara, David Fridstrom, Chris Brewster, Maurice Gutierrez, Vicente Cacacho, Arnaldo Arzu, Rodolfo Garcia, Luis Aguirre, Ricardo Abella Jr., Robert Bostick, Jesse Hankins, Bandoh Franklin, Mariano Gutierrez, Earl Farmer, David Akpoviri, Philippe Brunelle, Robert Edwards and Gerardo Ballestar. Any student who Certified Chief Cook - Improving their culinary skills in the certified chief cook course are (from left) Robert Johnson, Leoncio Dela Cruz, Arturo Rodriguez, Juan Rochez and Angelo Camacho. has registered for a class and findsfor whatever reason-that he or she cannot attend, please inform the Personal Survival/STCW - At left, Arturo Rodriguez chops carrots for another creation, while (above) Leo Dela Cruz shows off his salmon en papillote. 22 Seafarers LOB Successfully completing the personal survival/STCW course July 29 are (in no particular order) Juan Torres, Ausberto Laspinas, William Lima, Allan Lane, Daniel White, Rafael Tannis, Courtney Taylor, Emanuel Washington, Spanhoff Abu Bakr, Walter Winchester, Roberto Velasquez, Alfonso Navarro, Samuel Uyatede, Lindberg Wilson, Victor Wolf, Kenneth Huddleston, Carl Herrmann, Moises Johnson, David Kennedy, Noel Magbitang, Carlos Solina, Wilfredo Williams, Donnell Lewis, William Mokey, Glenroy Reid, John Robinson Ill, Paul Shara and Ralph Holzinger. admissions department so that another student may take that place. September 2001 �Paul Hall Center Classes April 23-27, 2001 - Paula Brookshire, Phillip Darval, Wilfredo Espinoza, Greg Heseltine, Albino lnofinada, Simon Klein, Jehu Laranjo, Gregory McHugh, Ali Mohsin, Aurelian Moise, Toaono Nagaseu, Remando Ortiz, Paul Su and Ricky Tongg. Training Classes Held in Hawaii May 7-11, 2001 - Glenford Ancheta, Alwie Assagaf, Conrad Blas, Lou Cabano, Romeo Cacal, Edilberto Cateil, Abelardo Cortez, Charles Howard, Patronilo Luis, Nghia Luu, Nuemie Pascual, Rizalino Pascual, Alberto Quiba, Claudia Rivera, Francisco Salgado, Alfonso Troz, Juanito Ulatan Jr. and To-Nu Wallace. May 14-28, 2001 - Justin Blair, Robert Borro, Jonathon Flakoll, Katie Goodale, Hugo Infante, Colleen Mast, John McCarthy, Robert McElwee, Victoria Messamore, Melinda Napoleon, Orlando Pajarillo Jr., Rodulfo Pardillo, Charles Pasay, Honesto Roces, Nelson Rochez, Dennis Rosal, Robert Spitzock and Christopher Zaucha. June 18-22, 2001- Rafael Aguirre, Ebrahim Alshuabi, Sure Anitak, Romeo Bendico, Gabriel Emmanuel, Junell Garalde, Calixto Guerro Jr., Mafi Heimuli, James Holland, James Humphrey, Rudolfo Jordan, Christopher Kaanaana, Randy Miller, Carey Patton, Ali Said, Nabil Sharif and Robinson Tacang. Computer Lab Class Outstanding Initiative - Grady June 25-29, 2001 - Daniel Ah San , Krystal Andrews, Rod Busca, Manuel Destura, Kevin Dougherty, Douglas Dunnell, Luke Failauga , Enrique Garcia, Brett Kosking, Gary Lauer, Patrick Legras, Theresa Motas, Ramend Prasad , Augustin Reinate Jr., Diane Zagorski and Douglas Zagorski. Mason (left) and Jeff Edwards (right) display the certificates they earned while learning the complexities of Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet software. Both were attending the school to complete the unlicensed apprentice program, and they worked at learning Excel in their spare time after regular classes were over for the day. They each successfully completed three levels of Excel training with near-perfect grades. With them is their instructor, Rick Prucha. .... July 9-13, 2001 - Abdo Ali, Saleh Ali, Yahya Ali, Shawn Canon , Susano Cortez, Richard Fisher, Algerico Gubutan, Peter Hadden, Elizada Kahaialii, Tony Kaplan, Patrick Maher, Edwin Manalaysay, Chris Margaronis, Claudia Mauricio-Brice, David Pryce, Pablo Rochez-Colon, Beverly Stevens, Luis Valerio, Laurie Victorino, Harold Wolf and Michael Young. September 2001 The students pictured above received certificates in the computer class which ended )uly 6, 2001. From the left are Joshua Overland, Leon Pulley, James Cunningham, Rick Prucha (instructor) and Paul Duquette. Seafarers LOS 23 �DEADLINE: FEBRUARY l, 2002 . That is the date by which mariners sailing aboard deep sea or near-coastal vessels must comply with the amended STCW convention. For additional information, see page 13 SIU-Crewed Delta Mariner Ready for Rockets There was much excitement at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. last June when the SIUcrewed Delta Mariner tied up at the dock. During its three-week stay at the southern Maryland facility, students and other guests were able to tour the unique vessel, which is designed to transport rocket boosters and other space hardware. It also gave the crew members an opportunity to complete an STCW Basic Safety Training class-needed to help them meet the requirements of the amended STCW convention before the Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. Since leaving Piney Point, the 312-foot Delta Mariner has transited the TennesseeTombigbee Waterway twice. Its variable ballast design allows it to operate on rivers (with an 8-foot draft) as well as oceans (12 feet). At ~ ~ press time, it was at the ~ Boeing plant in Decatur, Ala., ready to load its cargo for a trip to Cape Canaveral, Fla. Delta Mariner • Steward Americus Bell Jr. breaks down boxes to be thrown into the trash. Arthur Quinney, oiler aboard the vessel operated by Gulf Caribe Maritime, Inc. , goes over some paperwork in the engine room . Constructed at Halter Marine Gulfport, Miss. • Operated by Gulf Caribe Maritime, Inc. • Length: 312 feet • Variable ballast design allows it to operate on rivers and oceans • Main mission : hauling Boeing Delta IV flight hardware, including rocket boosters , upper-stage rocket motors and satellites • Travels between Decatur, Ala. , Cape Canaveral, Fla. and Vandenburg Air Force Base in California AB Jamie Hall (above) lowers the cargo door, which leads into the large cargo area at left. Bosun David Dines (left) receives another can of paint from crew member Kevin Samuels. � 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 September 2001 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SHIP FIRE INVESTIGATION STILL IN EARLY STAGES PATRIOT GETS POSITIVE REVIEWS USNS POMEROY DELIVERED TO MSC SIU STEWARD DEPARTMENT MEMBERS TO CREW BENAVIDEZ UNIONS SEEK ‘PERMANENT SUSPENSION’ OF NEW RULES ON TESTING PROCEDURES CREW COMPLIMENTS CAR CARRIER CONTRACT COUNCIL: DROP CHARGES AGAINST ‘CHARLESTON 5’ ITF GAINS $865,000 FOR CRUISE SHIP CREW FEDERATION ALSO AIDS MARINERS DURING ‘ACTION WEEK’ HOUSE OKAYS ENERGY PLAN, INCLUDING ANWR SEGMENT AFL-CIO GAINS 66TH UNION LABOR FEDERATION PICKS 6 FOR THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SIU SAFETY DIRECTORS DELVE INTO TRAINING SHIPBOARD SAFETY, STSW REGULATIONS COAST GUARD PRAISES SIU CREW FOR RESPONSE TO TUGBOAT FIRE ‘SCHOOL IS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU’ STEWARDS FIN MANY BENEFITS IN UPGRADING THE FIRST TRIP BY WALTER KARLAK UNIONS: INCLUDE MARINERS ON CALIF. WWII MEMORIAL N.Y. GROUP GAINS RECOGNITION FOR MERCHANT MARINE UNIONS: INCLUDE MARINERS ON CALIF. WWII MEMORIAL OFF TO THE RACES LAKES SEAFARERS CONNECT WITH SPEEDBOAT RACER BOOK RECOUNTS SEAFARER’S ‘COMING OF AGE’ IN WWII CHALLENGER RESUMES REGULAR RUN SIU-CREWED DELTA MARINER READY FOR ROCKETS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/01/2001 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. 63, No. 9 2001 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/fb078d92e5621aec9f5aede604af5ed8.pdf 03f87e85598d613347f9cb2f346c373a PDF Text Text r re Hit 0 it SIU members are finding a lot to like about the new standard freightship and tanker agreements. The contracts include unprecedented benefits plus wage increases. Voting began in late June. Among those showing their approval are (clockwise, from upper left) Seafarers aboard the !TB Philadelphia, USNS Bob Hope, USNS Stalwart and, at the Baltimore SIU hall, OMU Efren Redil with his daughter, Jennifer Andrea Redil. Pages 11-14. USNS Stockham Joins MSC's Prepositioning Fleet Seafarers are sailing aboard the USNS Stockham, christened last month in Jacksonville, Fla. The vessel is part of the U.S. Military Sealift Command's prepositioning fleet. Page 3. SIU Crews Up New Ship The Liberty Grace, signifying new jobs for SIU members, entered service July 19. Operated by Liberty Maritime, the ship is 623 feet long, with a 105-foot beam. Page 3. USNS Carter Crew Battles Blaze MarAd Honors SIU-Crewed Potomac ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Page4 Red River to Operate Reflagged Ammo Ship SIU-contracted Red River Shipping Corp. has won a five-year operating charter for a containership that will carry ammunition for the U.S. Air Force. The Therese Delmas will be reflagged under the Stars and Stripes and is expected to be delivered before the end of this year. Page 3. �President's Report Stablllty and Strength Many years ago, merchant mariners couldn't have imagined the kinds of benefits and other gains which are included in the SIU's new standard contracts. You may recall a feature we ran in the LOG early last year about SIU charter members. While their overall recollections of the union's first days were fascinating, one thing that really stood out is the Michael Sacco shipboard conditions they faced. Times were tough, to say the least. But the Seafarers of that era accepted the challenges, stuck together and laid the foundation for the union's success. Today, the SIU continues to move full ahead. Take some time to go back and look at the new standard contract again. The medical benefits alone are fantastic, with expanded coverage for dependents and comprehensive coverage for Seafarers and their families. And the gains don't stop there. With the new contracts, members can collect vaca- tion pay sooner. The pension plan has been improved. The base wages and overtime will increase in each of the pact's five years. Brothers and sisters, these are first class contracts that we all should be proud of. And it's worth noting that our other contracts are being brought closer in line with the standard agreements. I thank all members who provided input for the standard contract negotiations. Through ships' minutes, letters to headquarters, and recommendations at union meetings, Seafarers made clear what's most important to them in the new contracts. Our negotiators acted accordingly, and the result is that the new agreements include substantial improvements in the areas most often cited by Seafarers. These achievements don't happen by accident. They require an active, informed membership who work safely and productively. They require skilled, stable leadership from the officials whom you elect. The SIU possesses all of those qualities. We also have another important characteristic: continuity. As you know, our industry is one of the most heavily regulated in the nation. That means we have to be very active in politics, and it also means we must work closely and effectively with representatives of all segments of the industry. In this regard, I know from experience that our union's best interests have been well-served by your strong support of the union's officials. Such support never is taken for granted, which I believe this administration consistently has demonstrated. Among other accomplishments, we have worked hard to secure new jobs for the membership and to gain better and better contracts. We have stepped up our role in international maritime affairs, specifically to protect the interests of SIU members. We have improved the vocational training opportunities available to Seafarers, and we have expanded the scholarship program for members and their dependents. Quite honestly, I'm proud of our record of achievements over the past dozen years. More success lies ahead. We're equipped with proven leadership and active, productive membership. The standard contracts are the latest proof of what we can accomplish, and they should be a source of pride for Seafarers past and present. Ammo Ship Fire Claims Lives of 2 Mariners Tragedy Could Have Been Worse If Not for Crew's Quick Reactions The tragic fire aboard the SIUcrewed ammunition ship SSG EdwardA. Carter, Jr. claimed two lives but could have been worse if not for the quick reactions of crew members and officers who initially fought the blaze. GUDE Horace Beasley, 45, and Third Asst. Engineer Paul Powell, 35, died as a result of the July 14 accident in Sunny Point, N.C., where the vessel was docked. Beasley, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who didn't know how to swim, either jumped or fell from an engine room side port near where the fire started. Reportedly, no one saw him enter the water. His body was recovered from the Cape Fear River ,Training, v~fety Drills 'Kicked In' for Crew ~pme had fought shipboard fires before, while others hadn't. fact, the crew had completed a drill earlier in the day. But one thing that Sea!ftrers ,1; "Ttte lrainiqg, kic~~~:tJn•., . q~g- : aboard the ammunition ship'SSG ' >'1>firne," '$Sld"Chief'.:,stewar¢/James ; Edward A. Carter, Jr. had in com- Kidd1 · a 1993 ''graduate of .tpe mon was a solid record of safety Paul Hall Center. "It happened<so training. Among the 10 StUmem~ ·.<fast. , Pt,ft. l rernemt>erEld everybers involved in combating the thing, followed · all the proceJuly 14 blaze in $unny Point, dures, with the tittle tim~ that we N.C., five have completed fire had (to inttiatly contain the fire). fighting classes at the Paul Hall Everybody did a good job. Center for Maritime Training and "This was my first time dealing Education, located in Piney with a fire1 and hopefully my la~t1" Point, Md. Two others have taken he added. · drfferent vessel-safety courses at During a long career in the Piney Pointl while the other three U.S. ·NayY, Bosun T.C. Oneyear have completed fire fighting fought fires that he described as courses either through the U.S. worse than the Carter's. But last armed forces or elsewhere. month's experience reaffirmed Seafarers from the Carter said his belief that ''it's probably the such training unquestionably paid most important school that a peroff for them as they successfully son can go to: damage control prevented the fire from igniting and fire fighting.'' any of the 2.5 million pounds of AB Army Joe Leake said that explosives on board. They also as the Carter's fire alarm soundemphasized that the weekly ed. "I was in shock. 1t wasn't until shipboard fire and boat drills helped them react efficiently. In Continued on page 7 four days later. Powell never made it out of the engine room. It would have been the first trip for both men. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the fire's cause, and is required to issue a report within the next six months. The agency noted that the Carter-which was not loading ammunition when the fire began-undergoes annual Coast Guard inspections, most recently on June 12. No deficiencies were noted at that time. During the first few days after the fire, SIU members from the Photo Courtesy Wilmington Star-News/Jamie Moncrief Seafarers helped contain the July 14 fire aboard the ammo ship SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr., docked in Sunny Point, N.C. The accident claimed two lives; many more would have been lost if not for the crew's efforts. 2 Seafarers LOG Carter expressed mixed feelings about the experience. First and foremost, they conveyed sympathies to the families of Beasley (who was from Gretna, Va.) and Powell (from St. Petersburg, Fla.). Crew members attended a memorial service July 18. Yet, they also realized that the fire-which by some estimates reached 2,000 degrees-could have proven more disastrous. The Carter, a prepositioning ship operated by Maersk Line Ltd., was carrying approximately 1,300, 20-foot containers filled with ammunition. That's only half the vessel's capacity, but it still accounted for 2.5 million pounds of explosives, including missiles. In the crucial first moments after the fire was discovered, Seafarers and officers prevented it from spreading to the ammunition. Fire fighters from local and neighboring communities first arrived approximately 30 minutes later, and they continued fighting the blaze for the next eight hours, until after midnight. "I'm thankful it wa n't worse, but that doesn't make up for the two guys we lost," stated AB Army Joe Leake. "All we really did was try to hold the fire down until the fire department came. It could have been much worse if we had been at sea. It's just sad we had to lose two very nice men, good shipmates." SIU Representative George Kenny, who met with the SIU crew in the fire's aftermath, pointed out that local fire officials "praised our guys for the job they did containing the fire. One of them said that if not for the crew's actions, it would have been like dropping a bomb on Wilmington." The Carter recently under- went conversion at the Norfolk (Va.) Shipbuilding and Drydock Corp. so that it could join the U.S. Military Sealift Command's (MSC) prepositioning fleet. In fact, the 950-foot vessel was expected to sail to Diego Garcia in late July or early August on its first assignment. Instead, it will head back to Continued on page 7 Volume 63, Number 8 August 2001 I The SIU on line: www.seafarers.org ®~13 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, 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 addres changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communication Director, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower, Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright© 2001 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/ NMU - All Rights Reserved. Augusf 2001 �Liberty Maritime Launches Another New Bulk Carrier AB Praises Unlicensed Apprentices The Liberty Grace is the newest SIU-crewed ship operated by Liberty Maritime. The vessel began sailing last month. The Liberty Grace's sister ship, Liberty Glory, welcomed aboard Seafarers in April and May before sailing on its maiden voyage. Pictured on the Liberty Glory are (kneeling) AB Corinthis Thomas, (standing, from left) Unlicensed Apprentice Michael McFarlin, Watchstanding AB Arthur "Junior" Machado, Dayworker AB Santos Antonio, GUDE Melvin Ratcliff, Bosun Juan Rivas, Unlicensed Apprentice Jerry Wilder, Dayworker AB Donald Kelly and (standing in back) GUDE Abdoulla Alssoudi. The fleet of SIU-crewed vessels operated by Liberty Maritime Corp. has expanded to seven, following last month's launching of the new bulk carrier Liberty Grace. The vessel sailed from Oshima, Japan on July 19 and headed for Stockton, Calif., where it was scheduled to load 34,000 metric tons of bagged rice for delivery across the Black Sea to Batumi, Georgia. Earlier this year, Seafarers climbed the gangway to the newly constructed Liberty Glory, sister ship of the Liberty Grace. Each vessel is 623 feet long, with a 105-foot beam. Each is listed at 50,601 MT and can travel at 15.3 knots. The ships are equipped with four cranes and six hatches apiece. Liberty Maritime is based in Lake Success, N.Y. Three of the company's bulk carriers also are equipped to carry containers as well. AB Arthur Machado, part of the original crew on the Liberty Glory (delivered in April), recently commended the work of the ship's unlicensed apprentices from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. "In all the years I have been going to sea, I have een a lot of young mariners just starting out. The two apprentices that arrived from Piney Point are tops in my book," Machado noted. "They have the right enthusiastic attitude, are always looking to learn, and are willing to help out. Their names are Jerry Wilder and Michael McFarlin. "Piney Point seems to be doing things right in the apprentice program, if Jerry and Michael are any indication of the young men and women coming through the program," Machado continued. "The crew on here are picking up where Piney Point left off with the training, a everyone is anxious to teach and assist these young men." SIU, AMSEA Welcome USNS Stockham The SIU gained new shipboard jobs with last month's christening of the USNS Gunnery Sgt. Fred W. Stockham in Jacksonville, Fla. Operated by American Overseas Marine Corp. (AMSEA) for the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), the Stockham recently underwent conversion to facilitate its role in the prepositioning fleet. The 906-foot vessel, formerly named the USNS Soderman, will carry Marine Corps and Navy tactical equipment and supplies at sea, according to MSC. Guests at the christening included U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Gordon S. Holder, commander of MSC; Marine Lt. Gen. E.R. "Buck" Bedard, deputy commander for plans, policies and operations at Marine Corps headquarters; and U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.) and his wife, Kitty, who served as the vessel's sponsor. Like many other MSC prepositioning ships, the Stockham is named in honor of a Medal of Honor recipient. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Stockham posthumously was awarded the medal for his heroic actions in France during World War I. MSC noted that Stockham, in a fierce nighttime battle June 13, 1918 against German artillery forces, "noticed that a wounded comrade's gas mask had been shot away. Without hesitation, he removed his own mask and gave it to the young man, fully knowing it would cost him his own life. Stockham directed and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded without a gas mask until he collapsed. He died in agony a few days later." Stockham's company commander, Marine 2nd Lt. Clifton B. Cates, recommended him for the Medal of Honor. Cates wrote, "No man has ever displayed greater heroism or courage and showed more utter contempt of personal danger. His bravery was an inspiration to his men, and his actions undoubtedly saved the MSC's newly christened USNS Stockham, crewed by SIU members, provides prepositioning support for the Marine Corps and the Navy. Augusf 2001 lives of many of his wounded comrades." However, the recommendation somehow was lost. But, in the late 1930s, Cates and Barret Mattingly-the young man whom Stockham saved-realized that the Medal of Honor hadn't been awarded. Cates, who later became commandant of the Marine Corps, wrote another proposal that included sworn statements from surviving members of Stockham's 96th Company, 2nd Battalion. On Dec. 21, 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt directed the awarding to Sgt. Stockham. MSC's prepositioning ships are forward-deployed to the western Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. "Sealift requirements have grown since the maritime prepositioning force's inception in the mid-l 980s to require at-sea prepositioned Navy mobile construction battalion equipment, fleet hospital equipment, expeditionary airfield material and a headquarters unit-support set," MSC explained in announcing the Stockham s launch. "Due to the increased prepositioning equipment, 20 percent of the equipment and supplies transported on the original 13 ships has been displaced over time. MSC began acquiring ships for the maritime prepositioning force (enhanced) program in February 1997 in order to expand the MPF fleet." Red River Carp. Wins Charter far Ammo Ship SIU-contracted Red River Shipping Corp. has won a fiveyear operating charter for the containership that will replace the Buffalo Soldier. The Therese Delmas will be reflagged under the Stars and Stripes. The vessel also will be renamed, and it is expected to be delivered to the U.S. Military Sealift Command before the end of this year. The ship will be utilized in MSC's prepositioning fleet, carrying containerized ammunition for the Air Force in or around Diego Garcia. Overall, MSC's prepositioning program has more than 30 strategically located ships carrying materiel for the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. Many of those ships are crewed by SIU members. Thirteen vessels compose the combat prepositioning force, or CPF segment. These ships carry enough equipment, food, water and other supplies to support elements of two Army heavy divisions- up to 34,000 personnelfor up to 30 days, according to the agency. CPF ships are prepositioned near Diego Garcia and Guam. Fourteen MSC prepositioning ships are specifically designed for transporting Marine Corps supplies and equipment. They are divided into three squadrons, each of which can carry everything needed to support a Marine Corps air/ground task force of up to 14,400 personnel for up to 30 days. Seven other vessels make up the final major component of the prepositioning program. The logistics prepositioning ships contain Air Force ordinance, Navy munitions and U.S. military fuel requirements, according to MSC. These remaining prepositioning ships are assigned to the three maritime prepositioning ship (MPS) squadrons. Photo by Edward Brian·Davis The Therese Delmas will reflag under the Stars and Stripes. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all SIU hiring halls will be closed Monday, September 3, 2001 for the observance of Labor Day (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. Seafarers LOG 3 �MarAd Honors SIU-Crewed Potomac The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), during a June 26 ceremony in Galveston, Texas, bestowed its Professional Ship Award on the SIU-crewed Potomac. The award was presented in recognition of outstanding service by the vessel and its crew in support of the nation's armed forces. Attended by officials from the SIU, MarAd and the U.S. Military Sealift Command, as well as representatives from Interocean Ugland Management Corp. (which manages the ship), the ceremony took place aboard the vessel. The Potomac has been continuously deployed since 1991. It has been stationed in Diego Garcia, where it participated in convoy operations and other exercises. The vessel and its crew supported the Rwandan relief effort by supplying food and water to refugees, and served as a standby supply ship in support of Bo nian aid. The Potomac is one of four MarAd-owned Ready Reserve Force (RRF) offshore petroleum discharge system (OPDS) tankers. Other OPDS vessels include the Chesapeake, the Petersburg and the Mt. Washington. This select Norwegian Union Threatens Trico Boycott ITF Delegation Shocked by Conditions in Louisiana In an important show of global solidarity, Norwegian oil workers are threatening a boycott of the offshore supply company Trico Marine Services Inc., USA and a subsidiary unle s the Louisiana-based company stops interfering with its workers' right to vote for union representation. The Norwegian Oil and Petrochemical Workers' Union (NOPEF) said the boycott against Trico Marine and Trico Supply (based in Norway) will start Aug. 16 unless the company backs off and lets its employees decide whether they will join a union. The boycott warning came one month after a delegation affiliated with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) attempted to deliver a letter requesting a meeting with Trico Marine Services President Thomas Fairley at the company's Houma, La. office but were refused entrance to the private road leading to the building. The delegation- including, among others, representatives from ITFaffiliated unions which have collective bargaining agreements with Trico in Norway and the United Kingdom-completed a five-day, fact-finding tour of the offshore maritime industry in the Gulf of Mexico. That mission prompted ITF Asst. Secretary Birger Pedersen to say, "In my more than 30 years as a seafarer and trade unionists, I have never seen such treatment (by companies). No company, no civil authorities-not even in the former communist countries of Eastern Europe where I travelhave treated me like we've been treated here in Louisiana." NOPEF Warning In announcing the possible boycott, NOPEF got straight to the point. The union's written ITF delegates join the SIU's Donnie Collins (right) for part of a fact-finding tour in early June with Offshore Mariners United in Louisiana. Pictured from left to right are Georg Rokstad, Geir Hagerupsen, Knut Nikolaysen and Collins. statement issued July 13 noted, "The reason for this action is because Trico Marine Services Inc, USA will not allow its employees to join a trade union and thus be able to negotiate a wage agreement. If Trico does not meet the following demands, the boycott will be implemented with effect from 16 August 2001 against Trico Marine Inc., USA A non-union tug and barge crashed into a bridge across Cypremort, La.'s Intracoastal Waterway July 19, releasing flammable gas and forcing about 350 people from their homes and 650 from their jobs for the ensuing four days. According to press reports, the U.S. Coast Guard closed 10 miles of the Intracoastal Waterway and parts of two state highways. More than 100 ships, tugs and barges were stopped and waiting in line when the bridge (located Retired SIU VP West Coast George McCartney (left) and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown were among the guest speakers during this year's memorial ceremony for "Bloody Thursday." Hosted by the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union (ILWU), the ceremony took place July 5 in San Francisco67 years to the day after two union members were killed during riots stemming from that city's maritime strike. For a comprehensive look at the strike and related developments, visit the internet site: http://www.sfmuseum.org/hisUthursday.html. Seafarers LOG Senate Announces Assignments for Merchant Marine Subcommittee U.S. Sen. Ernest F. Hollings, (D-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, recently announced the members for the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine. Sen. John B. Breaux (D-La.) will serve as chairman for the subcommittee. Other Democrats tapped for this subcommittee are Sens. John D. Rockefeller IV (W. Va.), John F. Kerry (Mass.), Byron L. Dorgan. (N.D.), Ron Wyden (Ore.), Max Cleland (Ga.) Barbara Boxer (Calif.), Jean Carnahan, (Mo.) and John Edwards (N.C.). Senator Gordon Smith (ROre.) is the ranking Republican on this subcommittee. Joining him will be fellow Republican Sens. Ted Stevens (Ark.), Conrad Bums (Mont.), Trent Lott (Miss.), Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas), Olympia J. Snowe (Maine), Sam Brownback (Kan.), Peter G. Fitzgerald (Ill.), and John Ensign (Nev.). Fresh Coat on CSX Anchorage Third Strike: Barge Wreck Forces Evacuations in La. 'Bloody Thursday' Remembrance 4 and its Norwegian subsidiary Trico Supply and of any other companies in which Trico Marine Services Inc., USA has beneficial ownership. "NOPEF requires that [the company] confirm no later than 16 August 2001 that Trico will: • "Let the employees decide Continued on page 7 group of vessels is on standby to support the nation's military needs and humanitarian relief efforts. These specially modified vessels are capable of pumping 1.2 million gallons of petroleum products a day from up to four miles offshore to military ground forces inland without benefit of fixed shore facilities. The Potomac was the first vessel to possess this ability, and the OPDS tankers of the RRF are the only ships in the world capable of performing this mission. The RRF program was initiated in 1976 as a detachment of MarAd's National Defense Reserve Fleet to support the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. military forces. The RRF supports transport of Army and Marine Corps unit equipment, combat support equipment and initial resupply during the critical surge period before commercial ships can be marshaled. As of Jan. 31, the RRF consists of 76 vessels: 17 breakbulk ships, 31 roll-on/roll off (RO/RO) vessels, 7 heavy lift or barge-carrying ships, 10 auxiliary crane ships, 9 tankers and 2 troopships. Many of the vessels are crewed by SIU members. When activated, the ships are under the operational control of the Navy's Military Sealift Command. MarAd remains responsible for their maintenance and their ability to fulfill their missions. MarAd contracts with U.S. ship managers for maintenance and repair, activation, manning, and vessel operation. Many RRF ships maintain 9- or IO-person crews at all times. Crew members are civilian merchant mariners. When the ships are activated, other merchant mariners, whose regular jobs are on board U.S.flag merchant ships, round out the crews. approximately 110 miles west of New Orleans) reopened July 23. The bridge has been hit three times since May, prompting Louisiana Gov. Mike Foster to exclaim, "Doggone it, it's like a magnet with a target on it." The latest mishap involved a tug owned by Taira Lynn Marine of Houma, La. and a barge owned by Kirby Inland Marine of Houston. The barge, carrying a mixture of propylene and propane, apparently wedged under the bridge and then became further jammed as the tide rose. The accident happened at 4:40 a.m. A report by the Associated Press described propylene, a component used in plastics, synthetic fibers and foams, as "easily ignited by heat or sparks, and containers can rocket if ruptured. The vapors can cause sudden dizziness and asphyxiation and can irritate the throat and lungs." Ten local residents reportedly complained of difficulty breathing and were taken to hospitals after the accident. Because the bridge-recently closed for a month of repairs after being struck in May-provides the only road access from the southwestern peninsula of St. Mary Parish, evacuations were done by boat. A new bridge is being built next to the existing one, but it is not expected to open for at least two years. ABs Tony Carvalho and Rod Clark paint the side of the house on the CSX Anchorage, off the coast of Canada. The photo was sent to the Seafarers LOG by Chief Engineer Bruce Sherman. August2001 �Adm. Brewer ta Command MSC; Adm. Halder Tapped far Logistics Vice Admiral Gordon S. Holder Rear Adm. David Brewer will succeed Vice Adm. Gordon S. Holder as commander of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), according to a senior Department of Defense official. Brewer currently is vice chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET) in Pensacola, Fla. Born in Farmville, Va., and now a resident of Orlando, Fla., Brewer formerly served as commander, Amphibious Group Three. His current command, one of the largest in the Navy, is composed of approximately 26,000 military and civilian staff members at more than 170 subordinate commands and detachments coast to coast and in Hawaii. President Bush has tapped Holder to become Nurses' Union Joins AFL-CIO The United American Nurses (UAN), with more than 100,000 members, has affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Delegates to the UAN's national assembly in Washington, D.C. on June 28 finalized the affiliation. The UAN joins the other 1.2 million health care workers already represented through AFL-CIO unions. The newest affiliate itself represents RNs in 23 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Though it reportedly is the largest and oldest professional association of registered nurses in the country, UAN had never had any formal external labor affiliation until now. "This new partnership with the AFL-CIO and its member unions can have a tremendous impact on health care in this country," said UAN Chairperson Cheryl Johnson, RN. "With their vote to accept our AFL-CIO charter, UAN delegates sent a message loud and clear that we are ready to roll up our sleeves and get down to the business of solving-together-the patient care crisis in this country." ANA President May Foley, MS, RN, also expressed her satisfaction with the historic alliance for the UAN and offered, "We are pleased and proud that the union nurses of the UAN have affiliated with the AFL-CIO. It's a step that is good for nurses, patients and quality health care. We look forward to joining forces with the AFL-CIO in the fight for better patient care and safe working conditions for nurses." Many of America's nurses feel that deteriorating working conditions have led to a decline in the quality of nursing care, according to findings in a February survey of more than 7 ,000 registered nurses by the ANA. Specifically, 75 percent of those surveyed feel the quality of nursing care at the facility in which they work has declined over the past two years, while 56 percent believe that the time they have available for patient care has diminished. In addition, more than 40 percent of nurses surveyed said they would not feel comfortable having a family member or someone close to them cared for in a facility in which they work. "Together, the UAN and unions of the AFL-CIO can provide a powerful and effective alliance that will take on the current health care system's inadequacies, unfair policies and unsafe conditions that plague both American families and health care workers," said AFLCIO President John Sweeney in the wake of the historic vote. AFL-CIO unions bargain to provide health insurance for more than 40 million workers and family members, accounting for one out of every four Americans with employment-based coverage. Director of Logistics, J4, with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced June 29. He will succeed Lt. Gen. John M. Duffie as head of the J4. In his new position, Holder will review operational, concept, functional and mobilization plans for logistical aspects that support the unified command's operations. He became MSC commander in February 1999 and was promoted to his current grade in March 2000. He has been a strong and vocal backer of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Brewer is expected to assume command sometime this month. Backing Immigrant Workers' Rights During the AFL-CIO executive board's recent meetings in Boston, labor officials and union members demonstrated support for the rights of immigrant workers. Pictured at the rally are AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Executive Secretary-Treasurer Frank Pecquex (left), SIU Port Agent Henri Francois (right), and members of the Painters District Council #35. Title XI: Fram Zera ta $100 Millian Senate Committee Backs Loan Guarantee Program The Senate Appropriations Committee on July 19 approved $100 million for the Title XI shipbuilding loan guarantee program for fiscal year 2002. Although the exact funding level for 2002 remains uncertain, the committee's strong backing Former Maritime Administrator Andrew Gibson Dead at 79 Andrew E. Gibson, former maritime administrator during the Nixon administration, died of cancer July 8 at his home in Short Hills, N .J. He was 79. Gibson was born in 1922 and graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1942. He served as a deck officer during World War II, rising to commander of a Liberty ship at the age of 22. After the war, he graduated froin Brown University and spent two years as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He then worked for 23 years at Grace Line, advancing to senior vice president. Gibson went to Washington in 1969 at the beginning of the Nixon administration and served as maritime administrator, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs and assistant secretary of commerce for domestic and international business. It was his role as assistant secretary of commerce for mar- Augusf 2001 itime affairs under which Gibson helped draft legislation that resulted in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and negotiated the U.S.-USSR maritime agreement of 1972. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was the first comprehensive legislation dealing with the U.S.-flag merchant fleet since 1936. He left government in 1973 to become president of the Interstate Oil Transport Co. in Philadelphia. From 1979 to 1982, he headed Delta Steamship Lines and was chairman of American Automar Inc. In 1994, Gibson earned a Ph.D. from the University of Wales at Cardiff and then served several years as a professor at the Naval War College. In 1999, he co-authored "The Abandoned Ocean," a history of U.S. maritime policy. During a May 2000 panel discussion sponsored by the Propeller Club of the Port of Washington, D.C. to recognize Rear Admiral David Brewer Andrew E. Gibson, as President Nixon's secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, drafted legislation that resulted in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. the 50th anniversary of the Maritime Administration, five former maritime administrators gave their opinions on the state of the U.S. merchant marineGibson among them. He noted the role that the U.S.-flag fleet has played throughout history in winning America's wars and stated that unless policymakers address the competitive advantages enjoyed by foreign-flag vessels, retaining the U.S.-flag fleet in the international trades will be difficult. of Title XI marked the latest demonstration of bipartisan support for the program. In recent months, 39 senators and 61 members of the House of Representatives have signed bipartisan letters urging that Title XI be funded at $100 million and questioning the administration's plans not to fund the program at all. As noted in the senators' letter, "Title XI has been a stabilizing force to the defense industrial base as it has grappled with major defense reductions over the past decade.. . . With $100 million in this account, the Maritime Administration would be able to leverage $2 billion in commercial construction next year and into the future. As our nation restructures its armed forces for the 21 .. century, it makes sense to reinvigorate this program, which has been so critical to the stability of the shipbuilding industry and our national security." The letter from the House members stated, ''Title XI commercial shipbuilding has sustained the national defense shipbuilding base of 9,080 companies, employing 879,014 Americans in 47 states. In the absence of this critical commercial work, many yards and suppliers would have faced certain financial ruin." Meanwhile, a grassroots coalition supporting Title XI has "The program is a win-win for the nation-$80-plus million in direct revenues to the federal Treasury ... " released details of a study that showed the program has been a revenue raiser during the last eight years-generating more than $80 million for the U.S. Treasury. "When was the last time you heard of a federal program that was a net revenue raiser?" asked a spokesperson from the Title XI Coalition. "The program is a win-win for the nation-$80plus million in direct revenues to the federal Treasury and literally billions of dollars in economic activity generated along the way." The program officially is named the Federal Ship Financing Guarantee Program. It was established under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Seafamrs LOS 5 �SIU Crews in Diego Garcia Complete STCW Training Paul Hall Center Instructors Make Serious Road Trip Instructors from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education last month combined to provide STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) for Seafarers in Diego Garcia. SIU crews from 11 prepositioning ships accounted for most of the 109 students who completed the training, along with licensed officers who also participated. "They students were the most appreciative bunch of people I've ever been around in this profession," stated instructor Mike Daras, who conducted the fire fighting module of BST July 2-13. "They were magnificent and they provided a lot of positive feedback." Daras is part of the Paul Hall Center staff based in Piney Point, Md. Also providing STCW training in Diego Garcia was instructor Joe Curtis, from the Paul Hall Center's Hawaii safety school. For unlicensed mariners, BST is the key requirement of the amended STCW convention. The dead- line for compliance is Feb. 1, 2002. BST's four elements are personal survival; fire prevention and fire fighting; first aid/CPR; and social responsibility and personal safety. The classes in Diego Garcia blended hands-on exercises and classroom instruction. The SIU, the U.S. Navy and British Indian Ocean Territory representatives coordinated the training, parts of which took place ashore at Fire Station No. 2. Thanks go to Capt. T. L. McKeon, LCDR Rick Lee and Supply Officer David J. Ranney for their help. Daras, who flew 40-plus hours each way between the territory and the U.S. East Coast, noted that the Diego Garcia Naval Fire Department (including Arthur J. Williams, fire chief; George Segool, assistant fire chief; and Neil Hamilton, assistant fire chief) "assisted me greatly with the fire fighting training. They were a tremendous help." Pictured in these two photos are some of the Seafarers who last month completed the fire fighting component of STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) in Diego Garcia. Instructors from the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education provided the guidance. While the on-site STCW training was new for Seafarers in Diego Garcia, it has become a staple at the Paul Hall Center, located in Piney Point, Md. Water survival (left) and fire fighting (right) are two components of the class. Steward Endones Veterans' Program AB Herbert L. Scypes Jr. speaks to unlicensed apprentices from class 616 during their social responsibilities class. Brother Scypes, who sails from the port of Mobile, was at the Paul Hall Center while his ship, the Delta Mariner, was docked at the school. He and other crew members took advantage of the opportunity to get their STCW training. Brother Scypes also took time to speak with the social responsibilities class, answering the students' questions about shipboard life, conduct in foreign ports and upgrader training. s T ., "' 6 " Attn: Unlicensed SIU Personnel STCW Certificate Reminder The following Seafarers need an STCW '95 certificate before Feb. 1, 2002: • Bosuns e ABs e QMEDs e FOWTs Steward department personnel are NOT required to possess a certificate, although all Seafarers are encouraged to get one. Seafarers LOB When Jim Battista, executive chef, decided he "wanted to be back in the kitchen," he got there through Piney Point, Md. The Kane, Pa. native answered an ad for the veterans' program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. After fulfilling his STCW requirements and other mandatory training, Battista began his career as a merchant mariner in the SIU. It's a move the U.S. military veteran, now sailing as a chief steward, never envisioned until last year. Nevertheless, he is happy with the change. "I really have enjoyed it. I like to teach people, and the SAs truly want to learn. That's the most important thing," he said. Battista praised the Paul Hall Center and said he recommends it to anyone considering a career at sea. "The school is the way to go, no question," he said. "Everything you need is right there." After sailing as a civilian mariner on Navy weapons ships, as chef to the commandant of the Marine Corps, and later working in the restaurant business, Battista made a graceful transition to the galleys of SIU-contracted prepositioning ships in Diego Garcia. He most recently sailed aboard the USNS Red Cloud, and reports smooth sailing. It's quite a change for someone who has cooked for a United States president (George Bush Sr.), congressmen and famous athletes, but Battista is happy with the move. "I think the SIU is a great organization, and I'm glad to be a part of it," he stated. "Like I mentioned, the opportunity to work with younger people is very rewarding, and the job as a whole is attractive, too." Battista's perspective was impacted last year when he voluntarily joined International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) officials for unannounced inspections of foreign-flag ships in U.S. ports. The inspections were part of an "action week" in which the SIU participated. "I think every U.S. merchant mariner should have to go on a foreign-flag ship to see how some of those men live," he declared. "I recall a Russian ship that had a severe shortage of stores and the crew hadn't changed clothes in two months. It puts things in perspective." Chief Steward Jim Battista says Seafarers demonstrate eagerness to learn and improve. TRB Reminder Alt unlicensed Seafarers sailing aboard deep sea vessels are reminded that, whenever they participate in shipboard safety drills or exercises, please secure evidence of such participation (once per tour}. Such proof can be a letter from the company or an entry in pages 47-52 of your training record book (TRB). Among other benefits, such documentation wi11 help Seafarers when it's time to renew their STCW Basic Safety Training credentials. Augusf 2001 �Burial at Sea on President Adams On May 22 at 7:30 a.m., on a calm morning with the coast of California abeam to starboard, Captain William J. Mahoney Ill and the crew of the President Adams met on the fantail to commit the ashes of Bert Smith and Charles Ferris Watson to the sea on which they had spent so much of their lives. The ship's whistle was sounded in the traditional Hail and Farewell for the sailor gone to rest-three long blasts followed by one short blast. Continued from page 2 the shipyard for repairs that are expected to take at least two months, possibly longer. Seafarers returned to the Carter beginning July 19 for daytime cleanup and salvage operations. At press time, the ship remained at the Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal, located near Wilmington, N.C. , where it has been docked since June 14. The terminal handles worldwide shipment of Department of Defense ammunition and other potentially dangerous materiel. House Takes Safe Road Vote Protects U.S. Highways From Unsafe Mexican Trucks The U.S. House of Representatives, in a move applauded by organized labor, has turned back the latest attempt to allow Mexican trucks free access to U.S. highways. By a lopsided 285-143 vote, the House on June 26 maintained the Clinton administration's restrictions that keep the foreign trucks within a 20-mile radius of the U.S.-Mexican border. The decision came during the House's consideration of an amendment to the transportation spending bill. As previously reported, the socalled North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) would have all U.S. roads to Mexican trucks effective March 8 of this year. U.S . officials, however, backed off on that provision of the pact in the face of mounting criticism from trade unions and others concerned about highway safety. The AFL-CIO Executive Council, on which SIU President Michael Sacco serves, during its winter meeting earlier this year adopted a resolution which detailed the dangers of fully opening U.S. roads to unsafe Mexican trucks. The council pointed out that Mexican trucks and their drivers do not meet U.S. safety standards and that U.S. officials are not prepared to inspect a flood of trucks from south of the border. Unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO have lobbied legislators to keep the safety of the American traveling public ahead of trade considerations. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, in particular, has led the fight to keep unsafe Mexican trucks off of U.S. highways. They praised the decisive vote in the House of Representatives. "This bipartisan victory in the House serves as a warning to those who would sacrifice Americans' safety on our highways in pursuit of unfettered corporate profit," said Teamster General President James P. Hoffa. "The Teamsters have said it before and we'll say it again, real safety inspections in Mexico simply do not exist." Boycott of Trico Threatened Continued from page 4 themselves whether they will join a trade union or not, without any interference, harassment, discrimination or threats from the management. The employees in Trico Marine Services Inc., USA shall have adequate protection against all discrimination, which involves an attack on freedom to organize, i.e., against dismissal and other inconvenience arising from membership or participation in a trade union. Employees shall also not risk having a job application turned down due to trade union activities. • ''The employees' and the employers' organizations shall be protected against interference, control and dominance from either side. Where necessary, an organization shall be established in accordance with the national conditions to ensure respect for the right to organize. Where necessary, measures shall be taken to encourage and promote establishment and use of a voluntary negotiating body with a view to regulation of working conditions using collective agreements. • "Respect the employees' Augusf 2001 2 Die Aboard Ammo Ship choice through recognizing the trade union when employees' in Trico choose to become trade unionists. "From what we have experienced, Trico Marine Services Inc., USA do not act in accordance with articles 20 and 23 of UN's World Declaration on Human Rights, the ILO convention regarding freedom to organize and protection of the right to organize and ILO convention 98 regarding implementation of the principles for the right to organize and the right to hold collective negotiations. Trico Marine Services Inc., USA also does not satisfy the requirements according to Social Accountability International (SA8000), which, among others, is supported by the U.S. State Dept. ''The boycott will be implemented in that NOPEF's members in Statoil, Norsk Hydro, Phillips, Amoco, BP, CCB, Aker Base, Tananger, Aker Base Dusavik, Fjordbase, Vestbase, Forsyningsbase Helgeland in Sandnessjs;en, Mongstad Base and Polarbase will be called on not to execute work which has Alarm Sounds QMED/Electrician Donald Hastings was in the Carter's engine room around 3:45 p.m. on July 14 when the fire alarm went off. "I went outside and saw all the smoke and fire," he recalled. "I took a dry [chemical] bottle to the starboard side, saw the whole deck on fire. I looked up and the fire already was flashing. In no time, it went straight up the stack. Then I ran up around the starboard side. By then, you couldn't see 2 or 3 inches in front of you." Despite the poor visibility and flames that literally caused paint to bubble off some hatches, crew members reacted exactly as needed to contain the blaze. These actions included breaking out fire hoses, donning safety gear, clos- ing dampers and fuel lines, engaging the C02 system and more. "The unlicensed people did their part," stated Chief Steward James Kidd. "I was doing paperwork when the fire alarm went off. I ran downstairs, smelled the smoke and saw that the galley was clear. I told my SA (Antonio Colon) to call the bridge and tell him, 'Fire! ' Then I saw the smoke from the engine room. I got one hose, the chief cook (Gilbert Lewis) got another.... We weren't trying to be heroes, we just had to get to the fire stations and get the water on." Bosun T.C. Oneyear said the smoke "was so thick, you couldn't see anything, and the paint was popping like popcorn. There was no visibility at all. Even on the main deck, you couldn't see the pier." Eventually, emergency crews from five counties-including one from South Carolina-were involved in the operation. Most Seafarers continued to battle the fire for up to two hours, until the generator powering their equipment was exhausted. Hastings stayed aboard until midnight, mainly to help guide fire department personnel who understandably didn't know their way around the vessel. "From the feedback I got from the fire department, they said that without us, they would have had pr blem ' tated Hasting . Similarly, Oneyear said he followed the captain's order to meet with fire officials shortly after they first arrived, to help familiarize them with the ship's layout and contents. "We used a forklift so the fire department could fight · the fire from the starboard side," Oneyear noted. ''They pumped foam in for three hours." Col. Ronald Reiter, commander of the Sunny Point installation, credited the crew for apparently taking every possible and appropriate step to contain the fire. Job Well Done Brad Sauer, president of Maersk Line Ltd., also praised the crew for its efforts, particularly in light of the risk of explosion. "Nobody knows a ship like the crew," he said. "What they do in the first few minutes is critical." A joint-agency news release from the Coast Guard, Military Traffic Management Command and MSC stated, "Due to the immediate action of the ship's crew and fast response of firefighters from the base and local communities, the fire never came in contact with or close to the ammunition containers." The SIU members aboard the Carter when the fire occurred were Beasley, Oneyear, Leake, Hastings, Kidd, Lewis, Colon, and ABs Luisito Balatbat, Walter Jeffords and Anthony Willis. .Fire Fighting Training at Paul Hall Center Pays OI! . Continued from page 2 we started running ou hoses and trying to combat it that I started feeling somewhat relaxed. But at first, f couldn't believe what was happening-especially aboard an ammo ship." He said the safety drills "most definitely helped. With the fire and boat drills, therE} are coµnUess times that we've gone through a~eas where .there could be a fire. Most fires begin .in. the engine ro9m or the galley, so thafs· the focus · 9t most of the driUs ' we run. "The guys reacted the way they were supposed to," he continued. "No one ran •.'~veryone did what they were supposed to do." - ·' QMEQ/Electrician Donald Hastings, wtJs> had "been through some small (shipboard) fires, but nothing like this," said that when the alarm sounded, "it was pretty much reaction at first, rather than , thinking through the situation. Anything could have gone wrong, and that would have been the end of the crew, but they stuck it out. Guys were beat up, but they weren't going to leave." Two years ago, the Paul Hall Center opened a maritime-specific fire fighting and safety school anything to do with Trico Marine Services, its subsidiary and companies where Trico Marine Services Inc., USA has beneficial ownership. This will possibly take place in the form of sympathetic action. ''The boycott will also be followed up with campaigns aimed at Norwegian opinion and the oil industry, where as many as possible will be called on not to have any kind of frnancial dealings with the companies." Rude Greeting The ITF delegation, with representatives of ITF-affiliated unions from Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia, quickly got a taste of the atmosphere faced by offshore mariners in the Gulf. At its first stop (the Quality Shipyard in Houma), the group was detained for 45 minutes by private security near its main campus. The Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School has been weH-received by upgraders and unlice9sed apprentice~ore than 8,200 students have trained there since May 1999. Curriculµms include basic and advanced fire fighting, watei survivai, damage control, confinedspace safety~~STCW oasic safety~ nrst aid and CPR • Like the Carter crew members themselves.' Paul tf~ll Qenter Safety Director Jim Hanson, who over·. ~ees the fire fighting and safety school, expressed . sorrow concerning the two fatalities on the ammo ship, along with relief that the crew helped prevent further losses. ·· · ··' "tam always sadd~q9~ ;tohear of a shipboard fire that results in the loss i;>f:J~fe:·. My sympathy goes out to the families and the of the .Carter for the loss of their loved ones.b Hanson said. ''It fs very gratifying to know that the training some of the crew members r~qeived here at the Paul Hall Center helped them to contain the fire .... In the end, the crew not only saved the ship, but most importantly the rest of the crew. "When there ts a fire, it is nice to hear that the crew of the ship, the Coast Guard and the local fire departments came together and worked as a team, just like it is taught in the tactics cfass." guards. Throughout the week, the representatives were met by similar attempts by sheriff's deputies and others to prevent them from speaking with mariners. Despite such treatment, some of the delegates met with crews who were interested in the ITF's mission. "No one back home would have believed us if we told them what we've experienced here," Pedersen said. "Fortunately, we have a journalist with us who videotaped all of our encounters, crew and we will share it with the interested parties back home." As reported in previous issues of the Seafarers LOG, the effort to organize offshore mariners in the Gulf is led by Offshore Mariners United. OMU was founded by the SIU; the American Maritime Officers; the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots; the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association; and the National Maritime Union, which recently merged into the SIU. Reminder to New SIU Members Who Formerly Were in the NMU All Seafarers who were NMU members in good standing at the time of the SIU-NMU merger should apply for their SIU book as soon as possible. Applications and further details are available at all SIU halls. Seafarers LOG 7 �Port of Saa.Iman During a recent trip by the Perseverance to the Caribbean, AB Luis Escalante secures the gangway upon arrival at the Sun Oil Terminal in Yabucoa, P.R. Right: SIU Representative Amancio Crespo (second from right) talks with crew members aboard the Perseverance following a payoff. From the left are AB Carlos Castillo, AB Luis Escalante and AB Angel Passapera. Oiler Orlando Herrera t~kes his turn standing watch aboard the Expedition, which recently tied up at the CSX dock in San Juan. Left: When the Perseverance pulled in to the Sun Oil Terminal in Yabucoa , AB Juan Chevalier had plenty of work. Reina Mendez, working as a GUDE aboard the Potomac in Diego Garcia, sails from the port of San Juan. SE A F A RERS R O T A R Y SHI PPI NG Recertified Steward Jose Colls (center) receives his first pension check from SIU Rep Amancio Crespo (left) and San Juan Port Agent Victor Nunez. B Seafarers LOG Right: It's all smiles for AB Joel Gonsalez during a June payoff on the Perseverance. AB Carlos Castillo (right) receives his B seniority book from SIU Rep Amancio Crespo. During a monthly membership meeting at the hall in San Juan, Port Agent Victor Nunez reads the president's report to those assembled. AB Rafael Franco (left) enjoys a chat with SIU Rep Amancio Crespo at the San Juan hall. August2001 �SULPHUR ENTERPRISE Following a shipboard meeting on the Sulphur Enterprise, Steward/Baker .Tran Nee (left) and Bosun Marvin Zimbro sign the patrolman's report. camng on Jacksonville HMI DEFENDER Sulphur Enterprise HM/ Defender HM/ Nantucket Shoals HMI NANTUCKET SHOALS GUDE Fermando Mesa grabs a quick cup of coffee during payoff aboard the HM/ Defender in Tampa. Right: Recertified Steward Matthew Scott signs the patrolman's report after the union meeting. Scott sailed this voyage as chief cook. Adding his name to the patrolman's report is AB James Hazelip. AB Rick Wiemer takes readings for the presence of benzene aboard the HM/ Nantucket Shoals. SA Jimmy Laffitte cleans the passageways on the HM/ Defender. August 2001 · Getting ready for the lunchtime crowd on the vessel is Chief Cook Lolita Thomas. Working on the deck of the vessel is AB Terry Cowans. The HM/ Nantucket Shoals pulls into port in Tampa, where it was met by SIU Jacksonville reps. Seafamrs LOG 9 �••• Seafarers who crew the USNS Dahl do a masterful job keeping the 950-foot vessel seaworthy and all its systems in pristine working condition. This is a tribute not only to the dedication they have toward their chosen profession, but also to the fust-rate training they receive at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. As one might suspect, taking care of a vessel such as the Dahl demands great attention to detail, all the while being safety conscious. As some of the photos on this page clearly illustrate, safety i an around-the-clock consideration. Nonetheless, crew members efficiently go about their duties without any hitches and without any mishaps of note. The Dahl is one of the Military Sealift Command's (MSC) 19 large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off hips and is part of the command's 31 ships in the prepositioning program. The vessel is operated for MSC by Norfolk, Va.-based Maersk Line Ltd. Its mi sion is to carry a wide range of equipment, vehicles and supplies to key locations worldwide for the U.S . Army. There's hardly ever a dull moment for crew members aboard the USNS Dahl. OS Tina White (above) slushes the stern ramp while OS Keith Livermon (below right) performs the same type of maintenance duties on the vessel 's crane. Chief Steward Tony Brooks and Bosun Klaus Tankersley, above right, leave the mess area following the conclusion of an evening meal. The STCW Clock Stops Ticking Feb. 1, 2002 Feb. 1, 2002-That is the date by which mariners sailing aboard deep sea or near-coatal vessels must comply with the amended STCW convention. If a mariner has not completed STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) or acquired the 1995 STCW certificate, if required, by Feb. 1, 2002, then that mariner cannot sail aboard deep sea or near-coastal ships. Many Seafarers will be at sea on Feb. 1. Those members should comply with the STCW convention before shipping out for any voyage that will last until Feb. 1 or later. It's better to have all your shipping documents early than be denied a future voyage! Contact the Paul Hall Center at 1800-732-2739 for additional information. Seafarers LOB AB Pat Chalmers performs a "once over" on the Dahl's front crane to see if everything is in proper operating order. Blessings In New Bedford SIU fishermen and their families in New Bedford, Mass. participated in the city's annual "Blessing of the Fleet," part of a weekend celebration known as Summerfest. This year's event took place July 68. The SIU-crewed Bonansa was voted one of the best-decorated boats in the traditional waterborne, pier-side parade where clergy of different faiths bestow blessings on each vessel for success and safe return from the sea. August2001 �Seafarers Laud Standard Contracts Presented with new standard freightship and tanker agreements that call for substantial, wide-ranging gains, SIU members are responding with a near-unanimous ratification. Voting continued as this issue of the Seafare rs LOG went to press, but, based on tallies from 66 SIU-crewed ships and from special meetings conducted at SIU halls in late June, the standard agreements easily were on pace for ratification. In fact, by late last month, 99 .2 percent of the votes were in favor of the new five-year agreements. Among other improvement , the contract e tabli h prescri tion drug coverage for dependents at the same level as a member; allow for collecting vacation pay sooner; secure gains in the pension plan; and call for wage increases of 3 percent in each year of the pacts, for base wages and overtime. These categories were the ones most often cited by Seafarers in recent years, when offering input on what they wanted in upcoming contracts. "It's a great improvement," stated Bosun Charles David Jones. "I have dependents, so, to me, the expanded prescription plan is a real highlight. To (SIU Vice President Contracts) Augie Tellez and everyone else from the SIU involved in the negotiations, I say thank you." "I think it's fantastic, I really do," noted Chief Steward Susanne Cake. "I like the fact that I don't have to stay out (aboard ship) for 120 (consecutive) days if I don't want to.... I thank Augie and the whole team for their hard work." "Any time you can increase August2001 your medical coverage and your retirement coverage, you' re better off," said Chief Steward James Willey. "I think it's a good contract," declared Asst. Cook/Utility Frank Crim. "There are a lot of improvements-something for everyone." "The contract is good," stated AB Kim Brown. "The prescription coverage for dependents means more money stays in your pocket. I really appreciate the job done by Augie. Things keep getting better and better." "I think it's great,'' aid Chief Cook Carlos Sanchez. 'To me, the best part i being able to get the vacation pay ooner." "I like it," noted Bosun's Mate Gerard Costello. "We got a pay raise, better medical coverage for dependents, more flexibility in sailing time. All in all, it's going to help everybody." In a letter to Tellez, Recertified Bosun Michael Proveaux wrote, "I sincerely wish to thank you and your staff for the time, the diligence and the success that you had in negotiating the new standard freighter and tanker contracts on behalf of the membership. It's nice to know that you are in our corner and are successful in bargaining on our behalf." Following are highlights of the new agreements, effective June 16, 2001 through June 15, 2006. • Wages and overtime. Effective July 1 in each year of the contract, wages and overtime are increased 3 percent. Effective July 1 of this year, the overtime rates in the freightship agreement are consolidated into two main rates (the Other Contract News • The union has negotiated a new five-year agreement for the car carrier Overseas Joyce. It increases wages and overtime by 6.25 percent in each of the first four years, followed by a slightly greater increase in the fifth year. The vacation benefit will increase from 10 for 30 to 14 for 30. • The contract covering Tyco's cable ships has been improved and, in many components, brought close in line with the standard agreements. The new five-year Tyco contract features wage and blended overtime increases of 3 percent in each of the first three years, and 4 percent in each of the last two years. Vacation benefits are boosted by one day in the first, third and fifth years. • A new three-year contract has been reached for the ITBs operated by Sheridan Transportation. Wages are increased by 5 percent the first year, then 3 percent each the next two years. Overtime is increased by 3 percent in each of the final two years. The agreement also includes the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (at 3 percent of base wages) beginning in year three. Diamond State Continued on page 14 Seafarers LOG 11 �HM/ Defender :t,~~-~ ~ Bargaining committee members (from left) ATC Mgr. Labor Relations Bill Cole; Intrepid Ship Mgt. VP Labor Relations Tony Naccarato; SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez; SIU Headquarters Rep Carl Peth ; OSG Asst. VP Jack Craft; OSG VP Jack Robinson . I I I I i i I 12 Seafarers LOG r Augusf 2001 �Bargaining committee members (from left, seated) USSM VP Labor Relations & Administration Joe Fazzari; SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez; CSX Lines VP Operations and Labor Relations Jim McKenna; IUM VP Industrial Relations Bob Rogers; (standing) CSX Director Labor Relations Bob Burlando; SIU Asst. VP Contracts George Tricker; USSM Mgr. Labor Relations Carol Berger; Tyco Sr. Mgr. Labor Relations Chris Marlow; CSX Director of Marine Services Mike Bohlman; NPR Director of Vessel Operations Lee Souren. USNS Watson !) l~ _lI August2001 Seafarers LOG 13 �Standard Contracts Presented Continued from page 11 overtime rate and the penalty rate). As explained in detail during the ratification meetings, the upshot of the consolidated rates is that Seafarers stand to earn considerably more money than under the old system, plus their paperwork is simplified. Those monetary gains would be in addition to the 3 percent increases. • Tours of duty. In response to overwhelming recommendations by the membership, the freightship agreement is amended so that tours will be no less than 75 days on with no more than 120 days on, with time off no less than 30 days and no more than 60 days. Work schedules may be modified to the vessel's operational schedule. Additionally, non-entrylevel mariners possessing class "A" seniority, excluding those designated as permanent ratings, employed aboard dry cargo vessels are permitted to remain aboard a specific vessel for a period not to exceed 22 months, subject to the vessel's operational necessity. The tankship agreement mostly parallels the freightship contract in this category. One exception is that class "A" seniority members sailing above entry level (and excluding those designated a permanent ratings) may remain aboard a specific tanker for up to 48 months. • Engine department. In order to preserve and pro- tect Seafarers' work jurisdiction and provide defined career paths in the engine department, the SIU negotiated the creation of the rating QMED/electrician relief and the option to re-rate the current engine utilities (EU s) employed aboard steam vessels to engine maintenance/ elec tri ci an relief to the list of permanent ratings. • Vacation. Effective in the first year of the agreements, members will be eligible to apply for and collect their vacation benefit after 60 days of covered employment. Members also will be eligible to collect the extra vacation day bonus after the successful completion of each tour, rather than waiting 12 to 18 months as before. • Seafare rs Money Purchase Pension Plan. Effective June 16, 2003, a daily contribution to the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan will be increased to provide a benefit of 5 percent of respective daily wages, on eligible members' behalf. • Seafarers Pension Plan. Beginning next year, members with 3,000 or more days of sea time will receive pension credits for their vacation benefits. For instance, if a Seafarer sails on a tanker where he receives 15 days of acation per month, and that individual works eight months a year, then he will receive pension eligibility for 360 days. Also, members can include their vacation benefit when determining annual earnings upon which the wage-related pension is calculated. This leads to a larger pension. • Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. Effective this year, members will receive benefits under plan level "G," the best coverage available through this plan. For the first time, eligible dependents receive prescription coverage at the same level as Seafarers. Other improvements include an increase of the optical benefit to $200 (including provisions for contacts); boosting the graduated death benefit for members from a maximum of $20,000 to a maximum of $50,000; and, for the first time, coverage for organ and tissue transplant surgery, to a maximum of $150,000. • Shipboard e-mail. Unlicensed personnel serving aboard a vessel shall be provided access to sending and receiving e-mail, if available. • Miscellaneous. Certain shipping rules have been amended, including one that requires all SIU members to possess a valid STCW endorsement, effective Feb. 1, 2002, as well as a trammg record book (TRB) in order to register. Members also must pass the English competency exam required by the U.S. Coast Guard. Equality State 14 Seafarers LOS Augusf 2001 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JUNE 16 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 2 0 10 3 1 4 2 7 24 37 17 13 19 15 10 10 22 11 12 8 9 3 25 13 6 9 14 6 10 2 0 3 6 12 12 14 9 12 139 67 2 6 1 5 0 2 0 1 3 0 6 5 Port 0 9 5 2 4 6 12 1 1 1 0 2 3 0 0 7 8 2 2 7 10 84 1 47 17 10 9 7 2 3 0 5 1 2 8 6 0 12 7 2 3 1 3 11 16 Duluth .....................Wednesday: September 12, October 17 20 7 16 2 13 4 Honolulu ................. Friday: September 14, October 19 2 16 43 2 5 1 2 Houston ...........•......Monday: September 10, October 15 11 6 8 4 2 Houston ...•..............Friday: September 14, October 19 (Lawndale Street) 54 38 14 19 10 16 Jacksonville ............Thursday: September 6, October 11 422 178 116 2 l 2 6 9 2 Mobile ............. :......Wednesday: September 12, Oct. 17 0 6 23 0 12 10 1 5 9 New Bedford ....... '. ..Tuesday: September 18, October 23 29 12 19 10 l 16 30 6 5 3 13 13 14 4 7 73 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 16 1 9 19 8 l 3 36 2 3 1 2 0 4 1 1 3 14 2 5 l 9 5 0 6 9 6 2 0 11 3 2 6 8 7 2 1 3 8 0 0 4 7 0 2 0 .7 38 2 34 29 10 1 2 9 0 1 4 0 261 68 63 0 2 2 3 2 3 16 54 14 177 12 22 5 12 6 0 2 0 36 14 31 13 7 1 3 0 0 17 9 20 109 8 32 18 52 ENTRY DEPARTMENT () 0 2 o, 2 1 .. 0 0 2 81 3 5 26 7 5 0 9 2 0 5 12 11 1 2 4 11 0 1 4 2 0 l 0 l 2 l 6 17 9 0 11 2 8 0 6 9 12 0 16 I 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 5 9 1 0 0 0 Moblle "' 0 4 N6vlo.tleans 6 5 6 _23 0 11 0 0 1 13 7 26 12 2 21 5 4 8 6 0 0 14 0 5 2 0 6 7 1 5 4 0 21 8 7 0 19 10 39 155 216 23 87 537 427 360 400 312 21 11 11 New Orleans ...........Tuesday: September 11, October 16 New York ................ Tuesday: September 4, October 9 Norfolk ................... Thursday: September 6, October 11 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: September 5, Oct. 10 Port Everglades .......Thursday: September 13, October 18 San Francisco ......... Thursday: September 13, October 18 San Juan ..................Thursday: September 6, October 11 54 15 3 16 Tacoma ................... Friday: September 21, October 26 Wtlmington ...............Monday: September 17, October 22 Each port's meellng starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals MICHAEL LOCKHART ~~~~- · Please get in touch with your mother as soon as possible at (313) 534-5510. Remembering Paul Hall Aug. 20, 1914 - Jillie 22, 1980 5 46 6 5 12 5 19 12 9 0 23 13 2 45 9 17 0 38 17 104 73 297 394 195 179 949 690 646 8 Savannah ................ Friday: September 7, October 12 9 0 0 0 8 Boston ..................... Friday: September 7, October 12 St. Louis ................. Friday: September l 4, October19 0 4 1 19 5 0 Baltimore ........... .....Thursday: September 6, October 11 4 2 11 147 0 27 9 11 7 9 7 12 2 Algonac .................. Friday: September 7, October 12 Jersey City ..............Wednesday: September 19, Oct. 24 12 9 Q 0 11 2 0 13 17 15 15 0 2 1 30 44 6 0 13 0 0 11 3 4 Port 10 11 1 11 9 16 6 6 13 10 30 26 24 7 0 1 49 60 8 5 18 0 0 0 138 16 3 0 8 3 0 0 1 0 45 2 I 2 1 4 0 7 1 0 1 15 4 11 3 0 0 20 2 12 2 0 3 0 18 0 I 1 4 l 7 7 95 73 30 40 STEWARD DEPARTMENT (*change created by labor Day holiday) 2 4 4 1 10 4 7 2 Piney Point .............Tuesday: September 4* Monday: October 8 4 17 4 3 0 l **REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 1 2 6 NewYork: Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 4 13 6 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville 4 10 11 7 2 0 4 0 8 5 13 16 1 5 2 3 3 2 4 3 0 2 5 18 12 2 4 2 5 3 6 2 0 3 1 0 2 0 5 0 1 4 Port Tacoma Wilmington Totals 0 0 6 1 St._Louis 4 1 8 0 6 0 4 0 5 2 1 Trip Reliefs 173 120 43 87 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 0 10 4 2 Guam 2 5 9 2 19 19 5 4 9 5 1 11 9 19 3 5 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco 4 16 11 14 Algonac Baltimore 0 2 3 237 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis 1 8 18 20 Guam 1 6 1 3 0 11 7 9 3 17 12 Algonac Baltimore DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 6 2 3 20 3 4 32 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 6 3 14 18 JULY 15, 2001 September & October 2001 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Totals All Departments *''Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actua1ly registered for shipping at the port. **"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. August2001 Seafarers LOB 15 �N1'1U 1'1onthly Shipping A Registration Report JUNE 2001 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Group I Group II Group ill Port Dean Cotgey. Vice President Gulf CoasJ Nk,holas J. Marrone, Vk~ President West Coast Kennett Maogram, Vice !'resident Govemment Services . "'~e Lioeanjie, Wee President at Large .. Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large HEADQUARTERS 52f'll AuthWay. Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 - Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Group I Group II Group ill Trip Reliefs REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Group I Group II Group III DECK DEPARTMENT 14 13 9 15 3 10 7 5 76 4 1 0 0 2 10 0 0 0 2 0 11 7 4 12 6 0 0 0 4 2 52 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 24 0 14 7 21 8 3 9 1 12 0 12 3 7 41 1 27 29 0 4 18 0 0 60 157 46 8 14 0 1 4 4 3 1 42 0 2 0 31 8 7 31 9 2 4 3 0 0 0 33 110 40 12 0 0 3 2 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 0 2 5 0 l 0 ALGONAC St. C1airIDver Pr:, Algonac, Ml 4&001 - (810) 7944988 Port ALTON MmetSt., Suite B. Alton. IL 62002 (618) 462<3456 ANCHORAGE Sesame St., #1 C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 BOSTON SW Dorchester Ave.• Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 7(}5 MedlcalArts Building. Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 72241!0 GUAM Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals (671) 64(.1350 I 3 4 0 0 0 2 I 1 1 0 11 0 0 1 9 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 20 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York Norfolk San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals P.O. Bo:x 23127, Baf;i'i~adt4 125 Sunny Plaz4. Suit Tun Jesus Crisostomo St.. Tamuning. ENGINE DEPARTMENT Nmfolk liEW ~8 Urtion-&.• New:-&edfO:rd.. MA Q274Q (50$) 997-5404 :~~~EW ORLEANS3911 Lapalco Blvd..,Harvey, LA 7005.& (504) 328·7545 NORFOLK 115 Third St.. Norfolk; VA 23510 _ (757)_<a2~ t 892 -'PBILADELPHJA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (211) 33~381& PINEY.POINT r.o. Box 15,,_ Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 0 0 0 6 . 0 0 4 0 1 0 8 2 2 I I 3 3 0 20 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 .o 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 4 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ............ .·~-·~"-··~-h .. J 0 5 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 _2 I 0 o. 3 6 3 14 36 25 6 18 12 5 2 15 0 0 3 E TR DEPARTME T 7 6 4 0 9 5_ 0 0 1 I 0 o· 2 1 l l 0 5 0 4 0 2 14 25 2 l 13 130 48 17 16 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 111 0 3 1 0 ' () 2 3 16 44 0 i 0 54 10 0 0 90 10 3 1 0 0 1 0 5 0 10 161 292 2 3 35 Totals All Departments "" NEWYORK 635 Pounh Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (118) 499-6600 "" San Pedro Savannah Tacoma Totals 0 14 2 5 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston Houston Harvey, LA New York 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 7 197 58 Pl CS-FROM-THE-PAST These photos were sent to the Seafarers LOG by Pensioner Troy D. Smith of Rome, Ga. Both were taken by Smith (so he does not appear in either one). The photo below was snapped in 1955 aboard the SS Robin Hood, which was on a South African run. The picture at right, on the SS Robin PORT EVERGLADES 1221 $.Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 51:H984 SAN FRANCISCO 350. Fremont St, San Francisro,-CA 94105 (41:>) S<Jl-5SS5 G:overnmentpervic~ Division: (415) 861~3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16\ll Santurce, PR 00901 (787) 721-4033 ST.LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave.., St Louis. MO 63ll6 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 :Sui! St., Savannah, GA 31401 (912} 238-4958 • TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave•. Tacoma, WA 984-09 (253) 272~7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave.• Wllmington, CA 90744 (310) 5494000 16 Seafarers LOG Wentley, also was taken in 1955 during a run to South Africa. Troy Smith, now 73, began sailing in 1945 as an FOWT and wiper. He started receiving his pension in 1989. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 207 46. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. Augusf 2001 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafare rs 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 n inland captain, who also sailed as an engineer, and one recertified steward are among the 10 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Charles R. Matthews navigated the inland waterways for nearly 30 years while Ralph A. Alexander 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 Alexander, nine of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division; one navigated the inland waterways. Six of the retirees worked in the deck department, two shipped in the engine department and two sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. DEEP SEA na•~'Yl RAPLH A. ALEXANDER, 64, started his career with the SIU in 1963 in the port of New Orleans. ~~...... Brother Alexander first sailed aboard Venore Transportation's Marore. Born in North Carolina, he shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother an er aded his kills at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1988, 1989 and 1990. He completed the school's steward recertification course in 1991. Brother Alexander last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Tacoma. He resides in Tacoma, Wash. GREGORIO ALGARIN, 55, joined the union in 1976 in Puerto Rico. Brother Algarin sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions, first shipping aboard a Crowley Towing & Transportation vessel in San Juan. The deck department member, who was born in Puerto Rico, last worked on the Sea-Land Expedition. Brother Algarin continues to live in Puerto Rico. SILVERIO A. ARANA, 70, began his SIU career in 1985, joining in Hawaii. Born in Honduras, Brother Arana first sailed aboard the USNS Algol, an SIU vessel contracted to the military. The steward department member last shipped aboard Liberty Maritime Corp.'s Liberty Wave. He calls New Orleans home. ARTHUR ELLIOTT, 64, started his career with the Seafarers in 1958, joining in New York. Before becom.____ __..~....._____, ing a Seafarer, Brother Elliott served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1956. He sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions. A member of the deck department, he first shipped aboard a Boston Towing Boat Co. vessel. The Queens, N.Y. native was last employed aboard the Arecibo, operated by NPR, Inc. Brother Elliott calls Rockaway Point, N.Y. home. Piney Point, Md. in 1973, 1975 and 1992. Brother Hawkins last shipped aboard Pacific Gulf Marine, Inc.'s Gem State. He lives in Elk Grove, Calif. THEODORE .----,,.-...,..,.;:--------., ALI AHMED MUSAID, 67, began his SIU career in 1964, joining in the port of Houston. Born in Aden, Yemen, Brother Musaid first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship vessel. The engine department member last shipped aboard the SS Independence, operated by American Hawaii Cruises. Brother Musaid-lives in Yemen. HAWKINS, 71, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Prior to joining the Seafarers, the Arkansas native served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1956. Brother Hawkins first shipped aboard the Asbury Victory, operated by Bulk Transport Inc. The engine department member upgraded his skills at the Seafarer training school in LUFTI SALEH NAGI, 69, started his career with the Seafarers in 1966, joining in the port of San Francisco. Brother Nagi first sailed aboard the Express Virginia, operated by Virginia Lines. The steward department member upgraded his skill in 1987 at the SIU's training chool in Piney Point, Md. v. JAMES COLWELL, 65, was born in Pennsylvania. He started his career with the Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG in 7 in the port of an ....__..._--....;."""'"""'--=-~__, _ ._, Francisco. Prior to joining the 1940 Seafarer , Brother Colwell erved After a strike of more than t 4 months, in the U.S. Army from 1955 to the SIU signed a closed-shop contract with 1957. The deck department memPeninsula and Occidental Steamship ber first shipped aboard an Isthmian Lines, Inc. vessel. Brother Company. Ninety percent of the 300 Colwell upgraded his skills in men in this fleet certified the SIU as their 1975 and 1976 at the SIU's trainsole bargaining agent. In addition to fighting school. He last worked on the USNS Regulus, operated by Bay ing the company, SIU also had to fight a Ship Management, Inc. Brother fink union known as the Florida Colwell resides in Sea Level, N. C. 'First-Class Job' Independent Seamen's Union. In addition to all other provisions of the contract, the company agreed to reinstate the SIU men with cash pay for all the time lost since · September 1939. He last hipped aboard Matson Navigation Co.'s Lurline. Brother Nagi lives in Berkley, Calif. EARNEST D. OXENDINE, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New York. Before joining the SIU, Brother Oxendine served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958. He was born in North Carolina and first sailed aboard the Bienville. Brother Oxendine last sailed aboard the cable ship Global Mariner, operated by Tyco. Pembroke, N.C. is his home. INLAND CHARLES R.MATTHEWS, 63, hails from North Carolina. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1978. Boatman Matthews first shipped aboard a Marine Oil Service, Inc. vessel. A member of the deck department, he sailed both as an engineer and a captain. Boatman Matthews was last employed aboard a McAllister Towing of Virginia vessel. He resides in Norfolk, Va. only to immediate security of this country, I said, b I to he rv f our way of life through a sound economic system. The military factor can be seen clearly in the American merchant marine's role in World War 11, the Korean War, and, presently, in Vietnam, Hall said. Even is this "Age of Air Power," 98 percent of all supplies and two-thirds of all troops go to Vietnam not by plane but by merchant marine shipping. 1991 The complex embodying the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. has been named the Paul Hall Center for 1967 Maritime Training In a Labor Day and Education as a address presented result of action by the AFL-CIO taken by the instituover the nationwide tion's board of trustees. The dedication of radio network of the Mutual Broadcasting the Paul Hall Center was marked with a System, SIU President Paul Hall called on simple ceremony on August 20, the "government, industry and labor to anniversary date of the birth of the late knuckle down to the problem of develop- president of the Seafarers International ing the kind of program that will assure Union. that U.S .. shipping and shipbuilding can In describing the naming of the Piney make their maximum contribution to our Point center, Herbert Brand, chairman of economy and our defense. This isn't just a the Transportation Institute and master of maritime problem -it's an American ceremonies for the event, called it "more problem," Hall said, noting that, "If we as than a dedication-it is an act of remema nation fail to resolve this problem, the brance" for the man who headed the SIU impact of that failure will be felt by every from 1947 until his death in 1980.... American- businessman, farmer and In closing remarks, SIU President Michael worker, alike." Sacco said, "It is a tribute to the remarkHall expressed the vital need for a strong, able man we honor today that all elements growing and modernized American merof our industry are brought together by chant marine. The importance extends not his memory." THIS MONTH IN SIU HISTORY Aboard the SS Lihue, Capt. Tom Stapleton reports the SIU steward department "is doing a first-class job," including preparation of a "delicious barbecue for the entire crew." Pictured from left to right are Steward/Baker Colleen Mast, BR Utility Chris Stearns, Asst. Cook Mohamed Quraish and Chief Cook Benedict Opaon. The Lihue normally runs between Los Angeles and Honolulu for Matson. August2001 Seafarers LOG 17 �....--------------------------..... ----~------~~~~~~~~~- - -~ - final Departures DEEP SEA • ABDUL R. ABDO ~---------.,Pensioner Abdul R. Abdo, 68, passed away Nov. 22, 2000. Born in Yemen, Brother Abdo started his SIU career in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. He first sailed aboard the Halcyon Panther. The steward department member last shipped aboard the President Chester B. Arthur. Brother Abdo started receiving his pension in 1999. He lived in San Francisco. FRANK ANSOTIGUE Pensioner Frank Ansotigue, 90, passed away Dec. 11, 2000. He started his career with the Marine Cooks & Stewards (MC&S). Born in the Philippines, he began receiving his pension in 1973. Los Angeles was his home. ANGEL AROCHE Pensioner Angel Aroche, 74, died March 8. Born in Puerto Rico, he started his career with theMC&S. He began receiving his pension in 1975. Brother Aroche called San Francisco home. ARNE BOEKMAN Pensioner Ame Boekman, 75, died March 20. Brother Boekman began his career with the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New York. He first shipped aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Boekman ai ed in the deck department, last working aboard the Stonewall Jackson, another Waterman vessel. Brother Boekman started receiving his pension in 1987. Las Vegas was his home. THOMAS BOLTON Pensioner Thomas Bolton, 84, passed away May 5. He joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Anacoco, La., Brother Bolton first sailed aboard Stockard Steamship Corp. 's Strathmore. He worked in the steward department, last sailing aboard the Ewa. Brother Bolton started receiving his pension in 1990. He lived in Groves, Texas. ~=..,.......~ ELPIDIO CARPENTER Pensioner Elpidio Carpenter, 95, died April 16. Brother Carpenter was born in the Philippines. He started his career with the MC&S and began receiving his pension in 1967. Brother Carpenter resided in Daly City, Calif. TOMCOLWAY Pensioner Tom Calway, 98, passed away Jan 10. He started his career with the MC&S and began receiving his pension in 1967. Brother Colway lived in Long Beach, Calif. DELMER CRAIG L-----'.........."'"""'............._____. 18 Pensioner Delmer Craig, 74, died May 21. Brother Craig started his SIU career in 1960, joining in the port of New York. The · Wilmington, Seafarers LOG - N.C. native shipped as a member of the deck department. He last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Liberator. Brother Craig began receiving his pension in 1990. He resided in Reeds, Mo. with the MC&S. Born in Puerto Rico, he began receiving his pension in 1970. Brother Maldonado called San Francisco home. Brother Pelaso started receiving his pension in 1976. He lived in Vallejo, Calif. CELESTINO MILANES GENEROSO CRISPALA Pensioner Celestino Milanes, 93, passed away Dec. 12, 2000. Brother Milanes began his career with the MC&S. He started receiving his pension in 1970. He resided in Sacramento, Calif. Pensioner Alfred Sanger, 63, died Feb. 26. He started his SIU career in 1959. Brother Sanger first shipped aboard an Interocean Management Corp. vessel. The deck department member was born in New York. He last worked on the Mayaguez, operated by NPR, Inc. Brother Sanger started receiving his pension in 1991. He resided in Jacksonville, FJa. Brother Generoso Crispala, 77, passed away March 10. A native of the Philippines, Brother Crispala joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Baltimore. A member of the engine department, he last shipped aboard the Grand Canyon State. Seattle was his home. WILLIAM HOLLAND Pensioner William Holland, 84, died Nov. 9, 2000. Born in Georgia, he started his career with the MC&S. Brother Holland started receiving his pension in 1978. Detroit was his home. BERNIE HYLTON Pensioner Bernie Hylton, 79, died Feb. 21. Brother Hylton started his SIU career in 1953 in the port of San Francisco. Before joining the Seafarers, he served in the U.S. Army in 1943. Brother Hylton first sailed aboard the Seathunder, operated by Colonial Steamship Co. The deck department member last shipped on the Sea-Land Defender. Brother Hylton began receiving his pension in 1983. He lived in Lincoln, Ark. ~---,..-------, JOHN KUCHARSKI ~--,..,...-------, Pensioner John Kucharski, 76, passed away Feb. 26. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New .....__~-----· Orleans. Prior to joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1945. Brother Kucharski first shipped aboard ORE Navigation Corp.'s Oremar. A member of the deck department, he last sailed on the Sea-Land Economy. Brother Kucharski started receiving his pension in 1990. He resided in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. FRANKLEE Pensioner Frank Lee, 82, passed away Feb. 7. The Alabama native began his career with the MC&S.He began receiving his pension in 1973. Brother Lee lived in Pell City, Ala. ROBERT LEE Pensioner Robert Lee, 65, died March 15. Brother Lee joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. Before becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1961. Brother Lee first shipped aboard the Steel Admiral, operated by ISCO, Inc. Born in New York, he worked in the engine department. Brother Lee last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Producer. He began receiving his pension in 1996. Las Vegas was his home. ~-..........., NORBERTO MALDONADO Pensioner Norberto Maldonado, 83, died May 17. He started his career SAMMIE NELSON Pensioner Sammie Nelson, 82, passed away May 9. Born in Ellsworth,Wis., Brother Nelson started his SIU career in 1953 in Seattle. Before joining the Seafarers, he served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947. Brother Nelson first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The engine department member last worked aboard the Sea-Land Newark. He started receiving his pension in 1983. Brother Nelson called Federal Way, Wash. home. EUGENIO OJEDA Pensioner Eugenio Ojeda, 65, died Feb. 13. Brother Ojeda started his career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Born in Puerto Rico, he first shipped aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Ojeda sailed in the steward department, la t working on a Michigan Tankers Inc. vessel. Brother Ojeda began receiving his pension in 1979. He lived in his native commonwealth. JULIO ORTIZ ;:------, Pensioner Julio Ortiz, 96, passed away Feb. 5. He joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Ortiz first sailed aboard a Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. vessel. Born in Puerto Rico, he shipped as a member of the steward department. Brother Ortiz last sailed aboard the Charleston, a Westchester Marine Corp. vessel. He started receiving his pension in 1973. Brother Ortiz resided in New York. CHARLES PALMER ..---=:::------. Pensioner Charles Palmer, 79, died Feb. 23. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Palmer started his career with the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia. He began receiving his pension in 1989. Brother Palmer lived in Mobile, Ala. REINO PELASO - Pensioner Reino Pelaso, 84, passed away Feb. 19. Brother Pelaso joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Born in Finland, he first shipped aboard ISCO, Inc. 's Steel Voyager. He worked in the engine department. ALFRED SANGER WILLIAM SHERAR Pensioner William Sherar, 75, passed away March 10. Brother Sherar started his SIU career in 1951 in the port of New York. Prior to joining the Seafarers, the Pauls Valley, Okla. native served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1944. He fust sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. Brother Sherar shipped as a member of the engine department. He last worked aboard the Sea-Land St. Louis. He began receiving his pension in 1983. Brother Sherar lived in Cherryfield, Maine. MARIE SLOAN Pensioner Marie Sloan, 79, died April 26. Sister Sloan started her career with the MC&S in 1961 in the port of San Francisco. Born in Clifton, S.C., she shipped as a member of the teward department, ailing primarily aboard Michigan Tankers Inc. vessels. She began receiving her pension in 1978. Boise, Idaho was her home. LLOYD THOMAS Brother Lloyd Thomas, 58, passed away Jan 1. He started his SIU career in 1964 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Thomas first sailed on Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. 's Del Sud. The Louisiana native shipped in the deck department. He last sailed on the Jacksonville. Brother Thomas made his home in Detroit. DONALD THOMPSON Pensioner Donald Thompson, 66, died Feb. 6. The Verndale, Minn. native started his career with the MC&S. He began receiving his pension in 1977. Brother Thompson lived in Syracuse, Utah. OLIVER TRAWICK Pensioner Oliver Trawick, 79 died May 5. ·The Alabama native started his SIU career in 1947 in the port of New Orleans. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, Brother Trawick served in the U.S. Navy from 1941to1945. He first shipped on the Alcoa Patriot. The deck department member last sailed on the Clair Borne. He began receiving his pension in 1990. Fulton, Miss. was his home. .---~=------..., ANGELO VALENTE . . - - - - - - - - - , Brother Angelo Valente, 49, passed away March 11. He started his career with the • Seafarers in 1998 in the port of Piney Point, ~~~~~~~ Md. Brother Valente first sailed on the USNS Watson, operated by Maersk Lines, Ltd. He last worked aboard the USNS Sisler, another Maersk vessel. The engine department member was born in Italy and lived in Kingsland, Ga. JOHNNY YOUNG Pensioner Johnny Young, 71 , died Jan . 6. Brother Young started his SIU career in 1958, joining in the port of Mobile, Ala. The Camden, Ala. native, who sailed in the steward department, last sailed aboard the Liberty Spirit. He started receiving his pension in 1991. Brother Young lived in New Orleans. INLAND CHARLES STOTZ Pensioner Charles Stotz, 78, passed away Oct. 17, 2000. He started his SIU career in 1968 in St. Louis. The Pinkeyville, Ill. native shipped as a member of the deck department and sailed in both the inland and deep sea divisions during his career. Boatman Stotz last worked aboard a Michigan Tankers vessel. He began receiving his pension in 1985. Boatman Stotz called Alton, lli. home. CHARLES C. THOMAS =-----, Boatman Charles C. Thomas, 55, died Feb. 27. He joined the SIU in 1975 in the port of Piney Po"i~n~t'=".~i.:::;•·="~ Md. The f,"'---- g· ia native shipped in the deck department, last sailing on a Maritrans vessel. Boatman Thomas resided in Crisfield, Md. GREAT LAKES LAURENCE BERNARD Pensioner , Laurence Bernard, 72, died Feb. 14. . He started his career with the Seafarers in 1961. Prior to joining the SIU, Brother Bernard served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Born in Detroit, he shipped as a member of the engine department, last sailing aboard a Great Lakes Towing Co. vessel. He began receiving his pension in 1991. Brother Bernard called Trenton, Mich. home . AUANTIC FISHERMEN SALVATORE FRONTIERO Pensioner Salvatore Frontiero, 90, died March 16. Born in Boston, Brother Frontiero started his career with the Atlantic Fish_..____--'"_ _ _ ermen's Union before it merged with the AGLIWD. He began receiving his pension in 1975. He resided in Gloucester, Mass. LOUIS BIONDO Pensioner Louis Biondo, 71, died Jan 17. He started his career with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in Massachusetts. Brother Biondo began receiving his pension in 1993. Augusf 2001 �Digest of Shipboard Union Me.etints The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard mlnut~s as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations some will be omitted. 1 Ship~minutes lirst 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 lo the Seafarers LOG tor publication. 1 HM/ DIAMOND SHOALS(IUM), April 27--Chairman Ramon Castro, Secretary Michael Kozak, Educational Director Christopher J. Kirchhofer, Deck Delegate Donald J. DeFlorio, Engine Delegate Paul M. Russell, Steward Delegate Ali Al-Kassemi. Chairman announced payoff April 30 in Long Beach, Calif. All's well aboard ship. As of June 15, Hvide will assume management of fleet; contracts to remain in place. Secretary alerted crew that waxing will begin in 10 days; notice will be placed in mess hall. Steward reminded crew that steel-toed shoes are reimbursable for all departments, and that company is not liable for safety of crew members who do not wear proper gear. Educational director spoke about STCW deadline Feb. 1, 2002. "Don't be caught by surprise." No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into reducing vacation time requirements. Next port: Portland, Ore. OVERSEAS JOYCE (OSG), April 15-Chairman Ralph Broadway, Secretary James Willey, Educational Director Howard Grom, Deck Delegate rold L. Boone, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. Chairman spok abou t need for team - . · . s aware o poteii't1hf ctaAgers and keep safe working environment. He also noted union business should not be ruse ssed during working hours; there is a time and place for that. Crew members advised that company policy requires all personnel at work to wear appropriate safety footwear which have oil-resistant, non-slip soles, leather uppers and steel-toed caps. Educational director noted every U.S. mariner who plans to make a Ii ving a sea should be committed to strengthening the U.S. merchant marine. They can do that by attending upgrading classes at Piney Point. He also reminded everyone to be sure STCWs are renewed. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on watchstander's duties. Thanks given to steward department for delicious Easter dinner. Chairman also thanked all the old-timers who helped make this union what it is today. They provided a strong foundation, and "I want you to know that your input is still valuable to all of us out here." Next ports: Japan; Portland, Ore.; Long Beach, Calif. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship Corp.), April 15-Chairman Armando Medina, Secretary Norman J. Duhe, Educational Director George W. Collier. Educational director reminded crew members of need to upgrade at Paul Hall Center, especially for STCW-related courses. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to steward department for excellent meals. USNS STOCKHAM (American Overseas Marine), April 6Chairman Andrew B. Barrows, Secretary Lauren Oram, Educational Director Alfred J. Herrmann Jr., Deck Delegate Kelvin Johnson, Engine Delegate John Fernandez, Steward Dele- Augusf 2001 gate Allen Van Buren. Chairman explained ship's schedule and current status. He noted things going well after just leaving shipyard. Secretary reviewed committee information from February, including Washington Activity Report. Educational director suggested everyone upgrade skills at Piney Point. He also reminded them to make sure shipping documents are current and stressed importance of contributing to SPAD. Treasurer announced $45 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion followed reading of president's report. Everyone hopes more ships are built in U.S. yards, which will lead to more SIU jobs. Payoff will talce place in Jacksonville. Anyone owing dues should get enough cash at payoff to fulfill union obligations. Ship will get 10 boxes of movies each year; one is currently on board. Chairman will ask captain about satellite TV and e-mail for crew. Hats off to steward department for excellent chow. Compliments also to all departments; ship looks good and runs well. Next ports: Jacksonville; Norfolk, Va. ANCHORAGE (CSX Lines), May 6--Chairman Dan P. Fleehearty, Secretary James A. Wright, Educational Director William M. Pin To cl!roeq E in Dele te en Stratton, Steward Delegate Amanda Suncin. Chairman announced payoff on arrival May 8 in Tacoma, Wash. Anyone getting off ship reminded to leave room clean. All communications posted on bulletin board for everyone to read. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Information requested on future engine room specialty courses for QMEDs and on status of new contact. CRUSADER (CSX Lines), May 2-Chairman Roberto Diaz, Secretary Joseph P. Emidy, Educational Director Kevin Cooper, Deck Delegate Joseph A. Osorio. Chairman noted presence of two SIU unlicensed apprentices aboard as part of their training in all three departments. Secretary encouraged everyone to read LOG to learn about union and industry issues. Educational director urged those with enough seatime to upgrade at Piney Point facility and make sure STCW certificates are up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The Crusader was selected this year's recipient of the prestigious Thomas Devlin Award for outstanding safety record. Thanks given to everyone aboard ship for their awareness of safety issues. Vessel has not lost time due to injury in more than 3~ years. ''This is something we are all proud of and welcome the acknowledgement that the award stands for." Thanks given to the steward department for great meals and service. Next port: Houston. DISCOVERY (CSX Lines), May 6--Chairman Nelson Sala, Secretary Donald C. Spangler, Educational Director Gregory S. Brandani. Chairman announced ship now on Jacksonville to San Juan run. He stated payoff to talce place May 7 in Jacksonville and reminded crew members of regula- tions regarding torage of garbage. Educational director advised members of STCW requirements and of Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Problem with air conditioning in rooms noted. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. ENDURANCE (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), May 13-Chairman Romeo Lugtu, Secretary Ray A. Garcia, Educational Director Ramona P. Gayton, Deck Delegate Dennis Pickering, Engine Delegate James F. Sieger, Steward Delegate Jimmy L. Williams. Chairman noted two-day delay in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Looking forward to hearing about new contract. Bosun, steward and electrician getting off this trip. All three reminded crew members about STCW deadline and about opportunities available at Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendations made for increasing pension benefits. Request made for new chairs in crew mess and new refrigerator. Suggestion also made for shore gang help aboard ship. GREEN ISLAND (Waterman Steamship Corp.), May 13Chairman Cesar A. Gutierrez, Secretary Michael F. Hammock, Educational Director James Laratta, Deck Delegate Rommel Artis, Steward Delegate Lawrence Winfield. Chairman said trip was fast and smooth and that chief mate thanked deck and engine departments for jobs well done with cargo operations overseas. Everyone worked very hard. Chairman also announced payoff May 23 in New Orleans and said next trip would be longer. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep mess hall clean. Educational director urged everyone to upgrade at Piney Point. He al o tated "thi i th be .~·running LASH lup in e . e -ann unce $280 in ship's fund. ·some beef reported in steward department; no disputed OT noted. Some problems reported regarding lack of sofa and timely allotments. KINSMAN INDEPENDENT (Great Lakes Associates), May 24--Chairman Lawrence J. Curnow, Engine Delegate Charles D. Lesley. Chairman presented crew with new dental plan. Everyone responded positively. Crew members were advised that all union forms/applications (medical, vacation, new books) are on board. Thanks given to Algonac hall for monthly updates. Crew members enjoy reading LOGs each month. Next ports: Duluth, Minn.; Buffalo, N.Y. MAERSK CALIFORNIA (Maersk Lines, Ltd.), May 17Chairman Brian Fountain, Secretary John G. Reid, Educational Director James T. McParland, Deck Delegate Frank Hedge, Steward Delegate Johny Bolton Jr. Chairman thanked crew for safe, smooth voyage and for help during stowaway search in South Africa. Secretary also thanked everyone for good trip and for helping clean ship. Educational director advised crew to check sailing documents, including STCW, and upgrade at Paul Hall Center whenever possible. Treasurer announced $375 in ship's fund. New movies being purchased in U.S. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Reminder given that LOG is union's line of communication with membership, whether in port or at sea. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into increasing pension and vacation benefits. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food and cookouts. Clarification needed on organization status for Maersk vessels. Next ports: Newark; Baltimore:_ ·ev.port 'ew . Va; Charle ton, S.C. MAERSK COLORADO (Maersk Lines, Ltd.), May 30-Chairman Mohamed S. Ahmed, Secretary Hugh E. Wildermuth, Educational Director Alfredo 0. Cuevas, Deck Delegate Dirk W. Adams. Chairman announced payoff on arrival May 31 in Balboa, Panama. He said he enjoyed voyage and to check rooms for needed repairs. o beef or disputed OT reported. Question raised as to how to impress upon crew members the importance of attending shipboard meetings. "A union is not strong if the membership doesn't help." Deck and engine departments thanked steward department for job well done. "Keep up the good work." Overseas Vivian Carries Grain to N. Korea While on a grain run to North Korea, some of the crew members posed for a group photo aboard the Vivian Tankships Corp. vessel. reminded crew to check shipping documents for renewal dates. Educational director stressed need to upgrade skills and spoke about compliance with STCW rules by Feb. 1, 2002. Treasurer announced $808 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for TV for crew lounge. Thanks given to crew members for their cooperation, e pecially to steward department for good job in pite of shortage due to family emergency. MARINE COLUMBIA (ATC), ay -C airman reg Hamilton, Secretary John F. Huyett, Educational Director Ronald Gordon, Deck Delegate Chad M. Partridge, Engine Delegate Christopher D. Todd, Steward Delegate A. Sison. Chairman noted payoff scheduled May 15 in Cherry Point, Wash. Old business discussed pertaining to salad bar. Treadmill was purchased and set up in gym. Educational director reviewed various STCW requirements. Treasurer stated that after recent purchases and extensive upgrades to satellite system, $2,840.05 remains in unlicensed crew's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion made for installation of book shelf in crew lounge. MAYAGUEZ (NPR-Navieras), May 9-Chairman Patrick C. Ray Jr., Secretary Celina Ortega, Educational Director Michael Martykan, Deck Delegate Charles Wright, Steward Delegate Jorge Mora. Bosun reported pilot due to board May 10 for docking and payoff in Philadelphia. Educational director advised crew members to apply now for STCW course-before Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held about SIU/NMU merger and voting at May union meetings. Suggestions made for new contract, including addition of chiropractic services, restructuring of pension plan and inclusion of dependent prescription costs. Tiles being replaced in rooms. Everyone asked to clean dryer filter after use. Next port: San Juan, P.R. MERLIN (Sealift, Inc.), May 13Chairman James Triassi, Secretary Kenneth Whitfield. Chairman told crew he was happy to see everyone working together as a team-and to keep up the good work. He asked all members PERFORMANCE (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), May 6--Chairman Jimmie L. Scheck, Secretary Richard M. Worobey, Educational Director Ernest L. Gibson, Deck Delegate Bennie Spencer, Engine Delegate Gregorio A. Blanco, Steward Delegate Joel Molinos. Chairman said he is checking on previously ordered reclining chairs and mattresses. He announced payoff May 14 in Houston and noted vessel to change to Mediterranean run. Secretary stressed need to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and con tribute to SPAD for job security. Educational director warned crew members to comply with STCW regulations by Feb. 1, 2002 "or you won't be able to ship out." No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestions made for contracts department to look into raising pension benefits, improving dental plan and adding prescription coverage for dependents. Chief Cook Molinos and his department thanked for job well done. TRADER (CSX Lines), May 6Chairman Loren Watson, Secretary Kevin Dougherty, Educational Director Ron Wade, Deck Delegate Lauro E. Clark, Engine Delegate Kassem Abdulla, Steward Delegate Alejo A. Fabia Jr. Chairman noted payoff May 8 in Oakland, Calif. He stressed need for everyone to comply with STCW requirements or risk not sailing. Poster in crew lounge has necessary information. Additional questions should be directed to hot-line number. Treasurer reported $324 in crew fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications from headquarters read regarding installation of satellite dishes on ships to be included in new contract. Also mentioned our political representatives on Capitol Hill will be pushing for taxexempt status for seamen. Bosun discussed ship's schedule, including dry dock in Singapore in October. He noted that crew would probably be laid off, but for short enough time so as to reclaim jobs after dry docking period. Bosun also asked crew members to pay attention to proper sorting of plastics and help keep lounges and laundry area clean. With confusion and conflicting stories about new tax laws for seamen, request made for union to look into best tax plan. Next ports: Oakland; Long Beach, Calif.; Honolulu. Seafarers LOG 19 ,/ �Letters to the Editor (Editor's note: the Seafarers LOG reserves the right to edit letters for grammar as well as space provisions without changing the writers intent. The LOG welcomes letters from members, pensioners, their families and shipmates and will publish them on a timely basis.) II( • Remembering Those Who Helped Unionize Reading the letter of Ernest D. Mabee in the June 2001 issue of the Seafare rs LOG brought back memories of my own experiences -and no small coincidence. I also helped organize Isthmian Steamship Company in 1946 along with Blackie Cardulla, Paul and Don Hall, Ray Oates and others. I also sailed in the deck department aboard a lot of Isthmian Liberty ships. I spent my 16th birthday aboard the Clyde L. Seavey in Visagapatam, India (yes, I lied about my age). Prior to that, I sailed Atlantic Refining tankers and Gulf Oil tankers (NMU). In 1952, I was drafted into the U.S. Army from the deck of the Waterman C-2 Yaka in San Francisco. The memorial the American Legion Post dedicated and the monument my VFW post dedicated (Seafarers LOG, March 2001) are almost surreal in their similarities. The country finally granted veteran's status to the men who delivered the goods, to the brave men and women who won World War II. Those days are gone now, and the courageous men who orga- Know Your Rights nized the non-union companies and raised the standards of mariners everywhere deserve the admiration and respect of the industry and the nation. Although much remains to be done regarding runaways and FOC ships, a stronger Brotherhood has emerged-and that can only help in addressing these problems. I hope the current seamen appreciate the trials and tribulations the old-timers went through to secure the industry so it will never have to be said again, "You cannot give me closer quarters, coarser food or make me more lonely than I have always been in my life at sea" (Andrew Furuseth, as he was being jailed for seeking justice for mariners). Russell G • Hinkel Sr. Bensalem, Pa. SUlfll/IAllY All#UAL REPORT-FOR THE SIU PACIFIC O/S1111CT SUPPl.ElfEllTAL BENEFITS FUllO~ IN,. This is a summary of the annual report for SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fun,~ Inc., 941431246 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2000. The annual report has been filed with the InternaLJlevenueService, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). · · · . <{; · :c,~~: Basic Flnaaclal Statement The value of the plan assets, after ~ubtracting liabilities of the pla11,<Was $3,i9i,777~ of July 31, 2000, compared to $4,490,436 of July 31, 1999. Durlf!g the plan year, t:pe plan experienced a decrease inJts net assets of $1,298,659. During the plan ·year, the plan had a total income of $6,440A53, including employe:t' contributions of $6,260,575 and earnings from investments 0!$179,878. ' Plan expenses were $7,739,112. These expenses included $323,003 in administrative expenses, and $7,416, 109 . in benefits paid to participants and beneficiatj~s. as Rlihts Your to Additional Information Iou have' the rightto receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part theieof1 o;~uest. The items listed " bel<$w are oiri¢luded in that r~port: 1. an accountant's repon; .·~·"''~""'ef"'il'r~' fuiauci;il information and irifonnation on payments service providers; assets belclror investment~ arid;O•> 4. transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets. 0 to a To obtain copx of the fi.tll . annu~f report, or any part ther-e.of. wri~~or call the office of SIU Pacific ~District Supplemental Ben ~ Pl ~; :-_ ati422 Market Str~t.. San F( ciscof CA 94102; telephone n ~ - r (4l5) 4376832. The chaige'·t fug ,:Costs will be $2.5trf0t report, or $0.25 pe for any part,,-· thereof. You also have the rigllt t~receive from the plan administraJor,- <>n request and at no charge. a;§tatement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes. oni ;statement of income and expen~ of tpe nlaii aqd . accompanying notes. or both. If you request a copy of the full airouaJ report from the plan adminiStrator, th,ese two . statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover cop.yfug costs given ~~­ above does not include a charge for ili:_e·copying of these portion§ -of the report because th~,~ Q9rtl9flS~~:!H.@i~h~d 0t;;. without charge. · ".'- ' ' · - · · ·· You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan~ at 1422 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Washington. D.C., or to obtain a copy from the DOL upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the DOL should be addressed to; Public Disclosure Room. Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. :p_epartment of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. · c. 0 Are You Receiving AH Your Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active SIU member and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG every month-as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and health insurance checks and bulletins or notices-a correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel that you are not getting your union mail, please use the form on this page to update your home address. Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official union documents will be mailed (unless otherwise specified). 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 out the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Dept. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 r---------------------------------------------------, HOME ADDRESS FORM s101 (Please Print) Name: Phone No.:·__,,_ ___,__________________________ Address:~------------------------------Social Security No.: _ _ __ Book No.: D Active SIU 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. L---------------------------------------------------~ 20 Seafarers LOS 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 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, 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. Augusf 2001 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgrading Courses The following is the schedule for classes for the months of August through November 2001 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. Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler September 8 November3 October 19 December 14 QMED - Any Rating August 25 November 16 Welding September 15 October 13 November 24 October 5 November2 December 14 Recertification Bosun Recertification October 8 September 8 Safety Specialty Courses Deck Upgrading Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman (including simulator steering assessments) August 25 September 22 October 20 November 17 September 21 October 19 November 16 December 14 Lifeboatman!Water Survival August 11 September 8 October6 November3 August 25 September 22 October 20 November17 Radar (simulator) August 11 September 8 October6 November3 August 24 September 21 October 19 November 16 Radar (one ..day renewal) August24 September 21 October 19 November 16 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (ARPA) (simulator) August25 September 22 October20 November17 August 31 September 28 October 26 November 23 August 4 September 1 September 29 October 27 O\ mb r 24 ep mer September 29 October 27 November24 August 18 September 15 October 13 O\'ember 10 D emb r 8 eptem er7 October 5 ovember 2 November 30 (*must have radar 1'nlimiled) GMDSS (simulator) Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Fire Fighting - First Aid August 11 August 25 Government Vessels August4 August 18 September 1 September 15 September 29 October 13 October27 November 10 November24 August24 September 7 September 21 October S October 19 November2 November 16 November30 December 14 STCW Medical Care Provider August 11 September 22 October 20 August 18 September 29 October 27 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW Basic Safety August4 August25 Septembers September 15 September 22 September 29 October 20 Octobet27 November 10 November 17 November24 August 11 September 1 September 14 September 21 September 28 October6 October26 Novembet3 November16 November23 November JO Tanker Familiarization/ A i tant Cargo DL)* August4 August 18 e tern r 5 October 13 October 28 November 11 August 14 September 1 ep 29 October 27 November 10 November24 August 11 October6 August is October 13 *m" t have a ie re ft htin ) Tankerman (PIC) Barge* Steward Upgrading Courses Course (*must have basic fire fighting) Date of Completion Start Date Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations moduleS start ·every week. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week, most recently b.· egjnning July 21 . . -~· . . Academic Department Courses 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. -"'·-·.t.-·--·-··..;.. ........._;-.,_,:,_ .._ . _____ ·-·-·-.. -·-·-·-·-·-·--· -·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·- UP6RADIN6 APPLICATION Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ 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, USM MD (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 aJ!Plication. The payment should be made with a money order onlv. payable to LMSS. COURSE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D BEGIN END DATE DATE 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#__________ Book# _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ 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? DYes DNo If yes, class# _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes 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 s p o k e n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Augusf 2001 SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION 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. 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. 8101 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes Unlicemed.Apprentice Water Survival Oass 617- Unlicensed apprentices from class 617 who completed the water survival course are (from left, kneeling) Tavis Almer, Lakeisha Parker, Richard Allen Gould Ill, (standing) David Henson, Nathan Wirt, Dale Sprinkle, Dain Medow, Thomas Almodovar, Alex Przytulski, Matthew Kloxin, Jermaine McGhee and Leon Gavin. Government Vessels - Completing the crane operations part of the government vessels course June 29 are (from left, front row) Paul Duquette, Rick Worthington, Joie Flesner, Lenard Ilagan, Greg Thompson (instructor), (second row) Sandra Vann and Joshua Overland. Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Requirements for graduation July 6 from the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course were completed by (from left, front h, John row) Dean Stanley, Charles Skeen, Michael McClendon, Cody Fleming, Tren E Abbott, Lance Cutchember, Joe Mieluchowski and Jim Shaffer (instructor), (second row) Rodney Shaw, Glenn Coursen, Richard Striverson, Zachary Toye, Jeremy Duncan, Kermit Bengtson and Johnny Carson. Basic Fire Fighting/STCW - Earning their basic fire fighting endorsements July 6 are (in alphabetical order) Lito Acosta, Terrell Alston, Leslie Alvarez, Avery Askew, Jose Baltazar, Hernando Bansvelo, Jose Bayani, Carlos Bonefont, Romero Bartolome, Clay Brown, Davon Grown, Sandra Brown, James Browne, Jason Bryan, Armando Camacho, James Cameron, Allan Campbell, Adalberto Colon, Scott Costello, Virgil Craige and Walter Darrensburg. Welding - AB Joseph Butasek files down a piece of steel in welding class, which ended June 29. attend, please inform the admissions departrg_ent so that another student may take that,pface. · Computer Lab Class The students pictured above received certificates in computer basics, Windows 95 and Excel 97 for the week of June 11-15. Four of the students were crew members aboard the Delta Mariner, which was docked at the Paul Hall Center. From the left are (kneeling) Herbert Scypes Jr., David Dinnes, (standing) Arthur Quinney Ill, Velicia Williams, Darryl Coale and Instructor Richard Prucha. 22 SealaTel'S LOG FOWT - Another week of computer classes, from June 1822, was completed at the Paul Hall Center. From the left are Farid Zahran, Edward Fore, Herbert Scypes Jr., Anibal Matos and Instructor Richard Prucha. Upgrading engine department members who completed the FOWT training June 29 with instructor Mark Jones (far left) are (in alphabetical order) Norman Arquillano, Armando Camacho, Dwayne Day, Michael Drost, Kenneth Dyson, Gilberto Figueroa, Ronald Gray, Thomas Jesse, Andrew Linares, Ibrahim Muhammad, Armando Pinto, Anton Popescu, Paul Siltala, Antwan Stafford, Mohamed Sylia and Earl Thomas. August2001 �• Paul Hall Center Classes March 11-16, 2001Michael Alatan , Petronilo Amor, Michael Bergenheim, Tracy Crum , Karen Dacoco, Dana Darval, Jerry Dingal, David Enriquez, Jean Favreaux, Lisa Favreaux, Larry Ganon, Elizabeth Porter, Amin Saleh and Tai Ming Tung. March 19-23, 2001 - Training Classes Held in Hawaii April 30-May 4, 2001 - Faleatua Afoa, David Agosto, Jenny Blalack, Harry Borden, Neil Buckley, Paul Dooley, Mohamed Faroque, Kaipo Hau, Sharon Holloway, Penimal Kumas, Michael Liugalua, Risiti Uu_galua, David McNeil, Anthony Montero, Yusuf Mukhtar, Wilson "P9niston, Yun-Gou Perng, Melanie Pheanis, Eduardo Ricote, Hannah Rodgers, Rebekah Rodgers, Francisco Roy, Peter Shea and Joby Steven Lindsey, Florence Nelson, Carmen Fejeran, Fae Samuelu, Rubetenio Dumbrique, Ronald VanKeuren, Arnaldo Santos, Frank Torres, Christopher Molina, Saykeo Sivongzay, David Capeloto, Stacy Nishimura, Joseph Deodato, Ryan Nakama, Cleto Lindong, George Schneider, Daniel O'Connor, Pairote Peterson, Kevin Johnson, Greg Hayama, Daniel Taylor, Noheapualani Polendey, Elizabeth Gutermuth, Scott Ishihara, Yoon Kim, Rachel Martinez, Timothy Hurd and Vinh Sivongxay. April 16-20, 2001- Elsayed Ayed, Marci Baker, Mickie Frederick, Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Benny Orosco, Johnny Palencia, Carlos Prez, lrvinson Perez, Robert Rugama, Kassem Saleh, Carlos Sambula, Inga Scott, Jesus Turcios and Yolanda Wri ght. Tod . March 19-23, 2001 March 19-23, 2001 - Karen Smith, Napoleon Gatdula, Solomon Stavis, Rolan Boudreau, Rommel Gopez, Kelly Keehan, James Pool, Aida Cogo, Arthur Rallos, Rigoberto Ruiz, Adolfo Bermudez Rochez, Philip Agacaoli, Norma Jean Hoopii, Santiago Saragosa, Penny Thompson, Shawn Okamoto, Alton Pinn, Fernando Domecale, Al Chatman, Kelly Jones, Panapa Tanieli, Freddy Romero, Paola Dunn, Sherry Katus, Elbio Calace, Juan Brito and David Davies. Domingo Foronda, Cynthia Espinada, Julie Teruya, Jaime Castillo, Ricardo Pilapil , Ariston Ora-a, Terry lgot Jr., Alberto Sarinis, Clarence Coloma, Carlos Madayag, Danilo Cubangbang, Caezar Mercado, Dennis Coloma, Joselito Aquino, Joseph McMullen, Dennis Delacruz, Mayrose Delacruz, Perry Asuncion, Geronimo Bareng, Josefina Balanay, Samantha Kocyba, Nicole Chevalier, Paulette Greenway, Khaled Taffi , Elias Parker and Leonicio Delacruz Jr. April 8-13, 2001 - Emilio Ababa Jr., Willis Abaya, Melecio Agpaoa, J.J. Arnold, Howard Beltran, Peter Black, James Brockington, Kenneth Brunst, Thomas Collins Jr., Roserina Commager, Alvin Davis, Theodore Doi, Reggie Garcia, Carol Grycko, Bruce Henderson, Derek Leong, Jay Long, Helen Matsuura, Michael Matthews, Thomas McGeorge, Jeff Miller, William Mokuau, Gregorio Orara, Onofre Ortiz, Robert Paine Jr., Courtney Paulos, Chester Ramiro, Nestor Rapusas, John Seltenright, Monte Smith, Edgar Townsend and Roger Watson. August2001 March 19-23, 2001 - William Simon, Wendy Lundin, Karen Domerego, Judith Ann Smith, Rhonda Rigsby, Holly Kear, Emily Wilborn, Karoly Kulcsar, Linda Paavola, Michael Baron , Toni Johnson, Ernesto Diaz, Michael Lathbury, Suzie Wong, Justin Auelua, Sereno Nicanor, Angel Arigo Jr. , Mohamed Omar, Jasmine Keanu, Melissa Lindsey, Patricia Ann Au, Regan Krantz, Andrew Leight, Janeen Harty and Solomon Stavis. Seafarers LOii 23 .. • �• SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. Page20 ,,, F rom SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. to Guam, to Japan, to Singapore, to Diego Garcia, and then back to headquarters ....That was the route taken by Union Representative Bryan PoweU during his recent trip to service the SIU-crewed vessels in those areas. He and Guam Port Agent Matthew Holley held informational meetings with all Seafarers aboard the vessels (Petersburg, Eric G. Gibson, Spirit) in Guam and presented them with a lot of positive information on a wide range of important issues. Powell noted that the members in Guam were happy to have a union hall there and showed excitement about the direction in which the SIU is headed. In Japan (aboard the LNG vessels Capricorn, Libra, Virgo, Taurus, Gemini and Leo), the crews were very receptive to the fact that the union and the company are involving the members in working to resolve any issues raised aboard these vessels (particularly those pertaining to crew travel and provisions). The USNS Sisler was in Singapore and was set to sail for Diego Garcia. Powell noted that the visit to that vessel and meeting with the crew went very smoothly, with no beefs or problems reported. The membership in Diego Garcia (aboard the USNS Dahl, USNS Charlton, Alex Bonnyman, James Anderson, LTC John U.D. Page, Bernard F. Fisher, Buffalo Soldier, USNS Red Cloud, Cpl. Louis J. Hauge, William Baugh, Franklin Phillips, Cape Jacob and Sagamore) was very excited about use of the military base facilities there to conduct STCW basic safety training. Working with Joe Curtiss from the SIU's facility in Hawaii and Mike Daras from Piney Point, a plan was put in place to provide the course in Diego Garcia to those SIU members who still need to complete the training by the deadline-Feb. 1, 2002. Working in the galley of the Petersburg in Guam is Chief Cook Martha Hagler. Left: Deck department members gather on the deck of the Louis Hauge in Diego Garcia. From left (front row) are AB Bill Shelley, John Birdwell, Jake Hollenback and Memo Blanco. In the back row are AB Russell Luther and Bosun Erik Bekkelund. Guam Port Agent Matthew Holley (right) beams with pride over the success of one of the most recent graduates of the SIU's unlicensed apprentice program sponsored by the government of Guam, Jerald Martinez. The photo was taken in Diego Garcia aboard the William Baugh. Bosun Dan Marcus (left) meets with SIU Rep Bryan Powell during a servicing trip to the LNG Libra in Himeji, Japan. Chief Steward Waymond Watson Ill monitors the temperatures of his ovens on the USNS Red Cloud in Diego Garcia. � 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. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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The annex will contain single-occupancy dormitory rooms for upgraders. To make room for the new facility, the school's old administration building (unused for some time) was demolished. Page 12 SIU members (from left) Shane Brulte, Robert Jordan and Derek Ponamsky, members of the negotiating committee, sign a new threeyear agreement. Page 3 �President's Report .June Swoon? Not Herel Most people see June as the beginning of summer, a time of vacations and a period to slow down. Not the Seafarers. Let's look at the record. Three years ago in June, SIU members started working aboard the first of several "Harbor-Class" tugs operated by Crowley in the port of Long Beach. Two Junes ago, the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School was graduating it fir t upgrader from the newly opened facility. Last year, members in Baltimore began u ing Michael Sacco their new hall, one of several we have moved to or renovated. So, how do we keep this streak going? The first week of June was a prime example. At the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the signs of progress were everywhere. First, we held the initial membership meeting following the official merger of the National Maritime Union into the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It was an emotional moment, something to savor after all the hard work that went into it. The SIU is stronger today than we were before the merger. We are the nation's largest maritime union. Because of incredible support from the membership, and because of the confidence you've shown in your officials, things are only going to get better. A few days later, we dedicated the new simulator annex at Piney Point in honor of Bob McMillen, co-chairman and chief executive officer of Saltchuk Resources, Inc., the parent company of Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE). Bob McMillen represent everything good about U.S. maritime companies, as do Saltchuk and TOTE. He is a true leader and a friend to the SIU. Bob believes in the men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine. He has shown that faith in many ways-most recently, with the construction of new RO/ROs for the Jones Act trade. Take a few minutes to read about the dedication, on page 6, and you'll appreciate why Bob's name now appears on the building. As for the simulator complex itself, it is living up to high expectations. Seafarers are benefiting from deck and engine room courses that utilize the world's finest training equipment. If you've experienced-or even seen-the simulator, you know that's not an exaggeration. As soon as the dedication ended, we ceremonially broke ground for the new hotel annex-the future site of a 96-room dormitory that is being designed for students to have their own single-occupancy rooms. I can't recall a more positive reaction from Seafarers than what I've seen and heard in re ponse to this new facility. No question, it's going to be a tremendous lift for the student and the entire school. It will encourage more efficient studying and learning, which in tum benefits our industry as a whole. Across campus, there was another symbol of the SIU' progress. Thi one came in the form of the Delta Mariner, the new "rocket ship" designed to transport space equipment from Alabama to Cape Canaveral and the We t Coast. The Delta Mariner represents new shipboard jobs for Seafarers, and it isn't the only recent example. During the past several weeks, a newly converted ammunition carrier sailed from Norfolk, Va. with an SIU crew. On the West Coast, construction began on the first of two new commercial containerships that will be crewed by Seafarers. Al o out west, SIU boatmen crewed a brand new, tate-of-the-art Z-drive tugboat. Finally, near the end of the month, Seafarers throughout the country were presented with new standard freightship and tanker agreements which contain wage increases and improved benefits, along with other gains that the membership wants. This kind of progress doesn't happen by accident. It takes an informed, active and supportive membership. It takes dedicated union officials who are committed to providing the be t possible representation. And, in this era when mariner training and certification is more important than ever, it takes a school like the Paul Hall Center that delivers top-flight instructors, first-class facilities and unsurpassed tools like the simulator and our fire fighting and safety school. I've often said that the SIU is more like a family than a union. We are also a team-a winning team. With your ongoing support, our winning streak will continue. Volume 63, Number 7 July 2001 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/NMU, 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, Jordan Biscardo; Managing ~SAWo~Eo Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim " ··~~~~;~·u: 1095 Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower, Administrative Support, Jeanne 0 Textor. Copyright© 2001 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reserved. 2 Seafarers LOG Executive Board Fulfills Merger-Related Mandate The SIU executive board on June 4 appointed two vice presidents at large, carrying out a constitutional amendment approved by the membership. Former National Maritime Union (NMU) officials Rene Lioeanjie and Charles Stewart were appointed SIU vice presidents at large, following the merger of the NMU into the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Creation of the two at-large slots in the merged union was approved by the SIU and NMU memberships during voting which took place late last year and earlier this year. Lioeanjie formerly served as NMU pre ident, while Stewart served as vice president. As reported in the June issue of the Seafarers LOG, SIU and NMU members in May okayed the details of the merger agreement between the two unions. Overall, members approved the agreement by a nearly unanimous tally. In so doing, they culminated nearly a half-century of on-again, off-again efforts to merge the two The SIU executive board meets June 4 in Piney Point, Md. organizations. The May votes were the last in a series of balloting that began in December 1999. That sequence started with SIU and NMU members voting by secret ballot to proceed with merging; continued in late 2000 with Seafarers approving two constitutional amendments related to the merger (with the results affirmed by the SIU's rank-and-file tallying committee, whose report in turn was approved in March 2001 at SIU hall throughout the country); and concluded at the May membership meetings of the re pective unions, where the merger agreement was presented and voted upon. During last month's membership meeting in Piney Point, Md., SIU President Michael Saccoformally addressing members of the merged union for the first time-encouraged Seafarers to appreciate both the history of the SIU and NMU along with the new opportunities they will tackle together. ''This has been a long time corning, and there were times when it seemed like a merger would never happen," Sacco said to the membership. "Enjoy this moment-because of what it means to our organization and our industry, because of all the hard work that went into it." The June membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. proved emotional and uplifting, as members and officials of the newly merged union convened for the first time. American Classic Voyages Salutes Union Members With Cruise Discounts Program Applies to Patriot, Independence SIU-contracted American Classic Voyages recently announced good news for union members who are planning a cruise. As a "thank you" to all union members, the company is offering pecial rates under a program known as "Proud to Sail American-Proud to Sail Union." Through subsidiarie , American Clas ic Voyages operates the SIU-crewed Independence and the Patriot on weekly cruises around the Hawaiian Islands. Those ship are the nation's only U.S.-flag, American-crewed deep sea cruise ves els. For years, union members at ea and ashore have played a vital role in the company's success. In fact, American Classic is building two new U.S.-flag cruise ships at the unionized Litton/Ingalls Shipyard in Pa cagoula, Miss. Now, the company is offering vacation aboard the Independence and Patriot to union members at discounted rates. The cabins will be the best available at the time of reservation for all 200 l excursions, excluding suites. The discount rates are $559 per person (double occupancy) aboard the Independence and $709 per per on (double occupancy) on the Patriot. (These rates do not include airfare. Also, taxes and port charges are extra.) As noted in the announcement for the di count program, these American-flag cruise ve sels offer an alternative to those sailing out of South Florida and California that fly a foreign flag and employ foreign crews. Reservations for the Independence can be made by calling 1-800-765-7000 or at www. For the cruisehawaii.com. Patriot, call 1-877-330-6600 or visit www.united tateslines.com. Reservations must be booked by Sept. 30. American Classic Voyages al o operates the SIU-crewed vessels of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company and the Delta Queen Coastal Voyages. July2001 �New Standard Contracts Due for Vote Five-year Agreements Include Innovative Gains In an effort to protect and ensure the continued job security of the SIU membership, the contracts department has negotiated new standard freightship and tanker agreement that will be effective from June 16, 2001 through June 15, 2006, pending ratification. At the time the Seafarers LOG was going to pres , special meetings were being scheduled in each port as well as aboard Seafarers-contracted ships to vote on the contracts. In negotiating the new five-year pacts, the union carefully reviewed recommendations made by Seafarers in minutes of shipboard union meetings, in minutes of monthly membership meetings at the various halls, in communications to the contracts department and in sessions with Seafarers attending upgrading classes at the Paul Hall Center. In fact, SIU Vice Pre ident Contracts Augie Tellez notes that the new agreements include improvements in the areas most often cited by Seafarers. This includes prescription coverage for dependents at the ame level as a member; collecting vacation pay sooner, plu an extra day's vacation; gains in the pension plan; and wage increa es (3 percent in each year of the contract, for ba e wages and overtime). The previous contracts achieved major gains, including expanded medical coverage for dependents. The propo ed new contracts go a step further. Beginning with the first year of the pacts, members will receive coverage by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan in accordance with the premier plan level "G." In addition to the pre cription coverage for dependents, this includes: • an increase of the optical benefit to $200 (including provisions for eyeglas e and contacts), • an increase in the graduated death benefit for members to $50,000 (maximum), and • coverage for organ and tissue transplant surgery up to a maximum of $150,000. In other gain tipulated by the new contracts, when SIU members are required to pass a physical examination by the company, the co t of transportation to their desig- Bisso Crews Ratify Pact Seafarers who sail aboard the tugboats of New Orleans-ha ed E.N. Bisso Co. said they wanted better and more affordable medical coverage. They got it, in a big way. Bisso boatmen overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract, effective July 1, that calls for Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan coverage at the highest level for the members and their dependents. The agreement also includes wage increases and new work rules desired by the members. Seventy-five SIU members are employed by Bisso. Of the boatmen casting ballots in the contract vote (approximately 70 percent), 99 percent voted in favor of the agreement. Serving on the union negotiating committee were SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd, Patrolman Chris Westbrook and delegates Shane Brulte, Robert Jordan and Derek Ponamsky. Under their old health plan, members at Bisso had to pay for coverage, plus pay yearly deductibles for themselves and their dependents. In many cases, they also had to pay for 20 percent of their medical bills. They had no dental or optical benefits. With the SIU plan stipulated in the new contract, there is no cost to the members to maintain coverage for them elve and their families; the plan covers 100 percent of all reasonable and cu tomary charges; and the deductible are $50 per family member, compared to $300 per individual under the company plan. This coverage includes prescriptions, hospital stays, physicians' fees for inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic testing, prenatal and fo11ow-up care, well-baby care and more. Members also gained dental and optical benefits for themselves and their dependents. The sentiment among Seafarers serving on the bargaining committee is that the contract itself is excellent, but the gains also transcend their monetary value, representing unprecedented progress at Bisso. "I'm atisfied, but not for the most obvious reason," stated Ponamsky. "Where we came from (since voting for union representation in 1994) to where we are now is light years. That's how this has to be viewed. "Our second contract (ratified three years ago) had some jumps in pay that put us at a good, com- petitive level locally. This new contract, getting full health coverage, plus some other contract language, provides great satisfaction," he continued. "The jumps we've made, that's what' really impressive about it." Bisso boatmen voted to join nated facility will be reimbursable. Compensation for loss of clothing will be increased from $300 to $500, and whenever a mariner is required to obtain hi or her own working gear, including safety shoes, those items will be fully reimbursed by the employer. Additionally, the company agree that unlicensed personnel serving aboard the vessel shall be provided access to sending and receiving e-mail, if available. Monetary gains have been included in each of the five years as well as an increase in the daily contribution to the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan. Meanwhile, the revamp of the Seafarer Pension Plan benefits will allow members, after 3,000 days, to use vacationbenefit days toward pension eligi- bility, and also use their earned vacation-benefit dollar amount to increase their wage-related pension benefit (by boosting the annual earning on which the pension is based). Under the tentative agreements, certain shipping rules have been amended, including one that requires all Seafarers to possess a valid STCW endorsement, effective Feb. 1, 2002, as well a a training record book (TRB) in order to register. Members also must pass the English competency exam required by the U.S. Coast Guard. More details of the new agreement and the ratification votes will be published in the next issue of the Seafarers LOG. the SIU despite a campaign waged by the company not to do so. Since then, through their union contracts, they have achieved their first-ever retirement plan, wage increa es, improved work rules and substantially increased medical benefits. "I think we've made a lot of progress, and give the company credit for doing business with us," Ponamsky added. "Manage- ment is realizing the union isn't the enemy. What we' re doing with the SIU is making ourselves a better work force." Jordan said the SIU "has bent over backwards to help us out and keep us moving forward. Since we voted for the union, we got a retirement plan, we got the (better) health insurance, we got Continued on page 9 West Coast Boatmen Welcome New Tug Left: The new tug's wheelhouse is built of aluminum. Right: This view from inside the wheelhouse shows some of the hightech equipment on the Wyne ma Spirit. Among those attending the christening are (from left) Mate/Deckhand Wade Edwards and Brusco Tug and Barge Senior VP Henry Brusco; Engineer Willy Brown and Deckhand Casanova Langi; and Brusco CEO Bo Brusco. The SIU negotiating committee consisted of (from left) Delegates Shane Brulte and Robert Jordan, VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, Port Agent Steve Judd, Patrolman Chris Westbrook and Delegate Derek Pon am sky. Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all -,, SJU hiring halls will be closed Monda~ August 20, 2001 for the observance of Paul Hairs birthday (unless an emergency arises). Normal business hours will resume the following workday. July2001 SIU boatmen on the We t Coast welcomed new job opportunities May 18 with the christening of the Z-drive tug lifynema Spirit, operated by Brusco Tug and Barge of Port Hueneme, Calif. The new boat, 78 feet long and 30 feet wide, is a tractor tug with 3,600 hp and 100,000 pounds of bollard pull. It has a light running speed of 13 knots. According to the company, the Wynema Spirit is "the most powerful tug of its size in the United States." Built by Diversified Marine, Inc. of Portland, Ore., the boat is named after a 19th Century American settlement. In announcing the christening, the company said the lifynema Spirit's state-of-the-art design and equipment are "the result of extended research, performance studie and recommendations as well as a wi h Ii t of the mo t important performance charac- tenstics for a tug working within the Port of Hueneme. The result is a strong tractor tug with extensive push/pull strength. She is short and light with quick, almost cat-like movement.... Because tugs at the port also meet vessels and deliver the pilot, the lifynema Spirit also had to be suitable for work outside the calm of the inner harbor." Brusco also touted the boat's fire fighting gear, which includes a forward mounted Darley fire ump capable of shooting 1,800 gallons per minute. The tug al o can discharge more than 300 gallons of fireretardant foam in six minutes. Much of the tug's construction took place in an usual etting: aboard a floating barge in Oregon's Columbia River. When nearly complete, the boat was tran ported to a floating drydock in Portland. Bru co Tug and Barge operate 28 tugs along the West Coast. Seafarers LOG 3 �Solitude Crew Saved by Performance Construction Starts The SIU-crewed Performance just happened to be in the right place at the appropriate time May 7-in the general vicinity of some 150 nautical miles northnorthwest of Bermuda. So was the Solitude, a privately owned catamaran which was in distress. The Solitude, captained and owned and by Robert M. Unnold of Stamford, Conn., had lost steering and had been demasted, courtesy of 30-plus knot winds. Unnold and his crew of six were at the mercy of the sea, which he recalls was "cresting at 25 or more feet with froth blowing off the wave tops." After calling the U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Unit and Bermuda Harbor Radio with a handheld satellite phone, only to discover that help was very distant, Unnold turned to a handheld VHF radio. He hoped to reach any vessel in the area. Shortly after he sent out his distress signal, a reply came back from the SIU-crewed vessel. "How good it was to hear 'Vessel in distress, this is the Performance,'" Unnold said in a letter to U.S. Ship Management, Inc., the Performance '.s operator. Shortly thereafter, the Performance arrived on the On TOTE RO/RO Crew members aboard the Solitude are ready to toss a line to the SIUcrewed Performance, which answered the catamaran's distress signal. scene. The captain maneuvered his vessel into position on the first attempt and successfully rescued Unnold and his crew from the still surging foredeck of the Solitude without injury. SIU crew members aboard the Performance at the time of the rescue were: Bosun Jimmie Scheck, AB Sherman Hudson, AB Archie Slater, AB Bennie Spencer, AB Dimitrios Papandreou, AB Thomas Banks, QMED Ernest Gibson, QMED Gregorio Blanco, GUDE Ali Mohsin, Chief Steward Richard Woroby, Chief Cook Joel Molinos and Steward Assistant Felix Dickerson. According to Unnold, the rescue went very quickly. "A total of 92 minutes elapsed from our distress call to 'all hands on deck,'" he said. Following the rescue, the Performance proceeded to Charleston, S.C., its next port of call. "During the trip, the ship's company [and crew] afforded us every hospitality, making what was a difficult situation much easier," Unnold said. "On behalf of my crew and myself, a heartfelt thanks for the caring and skilled master and crew aboard Performance." Construction began June 4 at San Diego's National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) on the first of two roll-on, roll-off (RO/RO) ships for SIU-contracted Totem Ocean Trailer Express , Inc. (TOTE). The vessels- the first U.S.built commercial dry cargo ships in 10 years-are being constructed for TOTE's Tacoma-to-Anchorage service. Ship deliveries are scheduled for October 2002 and April 2003. The new ships, designated the Orea Class, will be 839 feet long and have a beam of 118 feet. They each will carry 600 cargo trailers and 200 autos. Powered by twin propulsion plants (each having its own propeller and rudder system), the vessels are designed to travel at up to 24 knots. Robert Magee, TOTE President and CEO, noted, "TOTE has been the recipient of two environmental awards for the design of the Orea Class vessels. In July 2000, the States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force awarded its Legacy Award 2000 to TOTE in honor of its commitment to the environment and vessel safety by designing and building new cargo vessels with state-of-the-art oil spill prevention and marine safety features." The governors of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California and the Premier of British Columbia created the Oil Spill Task Force Legacy Award in 1989 as a means to recognize and support implementation of model spill prevention, preparedness, and response programs. As previously reported in the Seafarers LOG, TOTE last year received the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner's Pollution Prevention Award. "The award noted that Totem Ocean Trailer Express had commissioned ships that carry fuel in double-walled tanks, use a diesel-electric propulsion system, and feature a number of other attributes that go beyond what is required by law to protect Alaska's air and water," said Magee. Notice Crew members from the Performance prepare the crippled catamaran for towing. Performance crew members Chief Mate Paul Coar, left, and Bosun Jimmie Scheck reel in a rope that was used to secure the disabled Solitude for its tow into the port of Charleston, S.C. Due to a recent court decision in Maryland involving the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, unions now are required to include a summary of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act in their union publications, on web sites and as part of the information provided to new members. The SIU as always will fully comply with this decision. Therefore, the required summary of this law will appear periodically in the Seafarers LOG; is posted on the SIU web site (www.seafarers.org, in the About The SIU section); and will be given to new members. The summary is published on page 20 of this issue of the LOG. Indomitable Rescues 149 from Foundering Boat Thanks largely to the efforts of Seafarers who crew the USNS Indomitable, 149 citizens of Ecuador today are secure from the perils of the sea and back in their homeland. The Ecuadorians were rescued during the early morning hours of March 30 from the Fortuna, a 60foot boat whose engines had stopped five days into a voyage that began 20 days earlier from Manta, Ecuador. Despite the rescue, others may have been lost at the same time. The Indomitable, in fact, had been searching for another vessel reportedly in distress, the Joselito, when it came upon the Fortuna. U.S.Coast Guard (USCG) District 11 in Alameda, Calif. received an initial report for a ship in distress and made calls on emergency frequencies to ascertain the vessel's name, position and nature of the emergency, but received no response. A call was then placed to USCG representatives in Ecuador, where a statement was released naming the Joselito as the vessel in distress. Further, the report stated that the Joselito had been adrift 14 days in the vicinity of Isla del Coco off the western coast of Columbia. After tasking a P-3 Orion surveillance aircraft to try and locate the Joselito, the USGC directed the Indomitable to join the search and to proceed to the vessel's estimated position. The Indomitable was designated the command ship for the search and rescue mission along with her sister ship, the SIU- The USNS Indomitable was designated as the command ship for the search and rescue mission. 4 Seafarers LOG crewed USNS Stalwart, and the surveillance aircraft assisting. The P-3 aircrew soon spotted a vessel matching the Joselito's description. It was adrift with four people visible, but the name was not discernible from the air. The Indomitable left its initial search area and set course for the position of the newly cited vessel. Meanwhile, the Stalwart continued to search its assigned area and then swept the area which the Indomitable had just vacated. By now, fuel had become a concern for the P-3 crew, so they returned to their base in Belize for refueling. Before departing the area, however, the crew advised the Indomitable of the crippled vessel's latest position. The Indomitable arrived at the vessel's location during the late evening hours of March 29, some nine hours after receiving the new coordinates. Once the Indomitable was in position, crew members shined a spotlight on the hull of the distressed vessel to read the name. To their astonishment, the name Fortuna-not Joselito-was painted on the ves el' bow and stem, along with the homeport of Guayaquil, Ecuador. The Indomitable reported to the USCG Di trict 11 what the crew had seen and advi ed they would wait until daylight to relay further information. With the arrival of daylight, the picture became clearer. At least 130 people could now be seen aboard the Fortuna. The Stalwart now departed its search area and set course for the Indomitable to render assistance. The Indomitable moved in on the distressed vessel and tried without success to reach it via radio. After getting closer and finally into shouting distance, Engine Utility Manuel Hernandez came to the Indomitable s deck to act as interpreter. It was learned that the passengers, all 149 of them including eight females and three teenage boys, had been without food and water for three days. It was also discovered that the vessel was en route to Guatemala from Ecuador. Their intended destination wa the United State via Guatemala and Mexico. After peaking further to the stranded passengers aboard the Fortuna, Hernandez learned that the vessel's captain and crew had departed in a mall boat two day prior and had not returned. Becau e of the nature of the information gathered, the Navy frigate USS Halyburton wa called to assist. Armed with a legal detachment from the USCG on board, it departed Panama and headed to the scene. Meanwhile, crew members from the Indomitable made numerous trips to the Fortuna with food and water. The rescue boat was crewed by Chief Mate Matt Haybell, Bosun Robert Taylor, Chief Steward James Sivells and U.S. Marine Cpl. Brett Masek, who also served as interpreter. Other SIU crew members aboard the Indomitable during the rescue included: ABs Adeeb M. Saleh, Ziting Xu and James L. Hornby, OSs William Howell and Clyde Q. Wynne, MDR Martha E. Bye, Engine Utility Geoffrey W. Bagley, Chief Cook Lyvell Hall and SA Vincent Knight. The Stalwart arrived later that day and provided additional relief for the stranded passengers. Both MSC vessels continued their humanitarian runs to and from the Fortuna throughout the initial day and into the next morning. The USS Halyburton arrived on the scene during the morning of April 2 and took the lead on the rescue. With all 149 passengers securely loaded aboard its flight deck, the vessel headed for Esmeralda , Ecuador with the Fortuna in tow. The Halyburton tied up in Ecuador two days later, but the destiny of the Joselito, its passengers and crew remains a mystery. July2001 �New Jobs, New U.S.-Flag Tankers Among Benefits of Opening ANWR SIU Members Urged to Mobilize in Grassroots Effort Thousands of new jobs within the U.S . maritime industry would be created if legislation opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) clears Congress. Members of both the Senate and House of Representatives are considering the proposal contamed within President Bush's energy plan , which wa released in May. Job opportunities would be available to Seafarers to crew the new U.S.-flag tankers that would be built to move the oil. The SIU endorsed the proposal to open ANWR during a March press conference on Capitol Hill. SIU President Michael Sacco, along with the presidents of several other unions, spoke in favor of opening the refuge to drilling. "By opening ANWR, the United States can increase domestic oil production, reduce our reliance on foreign sources of oil and create hundreds of thou- sands of new jobs for American workers," noted Sacco, who additionally is president of the 8-rnillion member Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO. "ANWR will be explored and drilled by American workers; the oil transported through U.S .-built pipeline ; refined and di tributed by domestic facilities ; and its byproducts used by U.S. energy producers and U.S. con umer . Many o1 our brothers and sisters in maritime labor will crew the environmentally safe, doublehulled, U.S.-flagged tankers that will carry the oil from Alaska," Sacco added. Coalition Formed The SIU has joined with more than a dozen trade unions as well as a wide variety of businesses in a coalition to promote the exploration and drilling of ANWR called JobPower. The group estimates approximately 700,000 domestic jobs could be generated by opening the northern Alaska region. In its energy policy, the White Hou e seeks to allow exploration and drilling in a small portioneq ui valent to the size of a modern international airport-of the 19 mi 11 ion acre refuge. "We are proposing to open only a mall fraction - 8 percent of ANWR for oil and gas exploration," tated the Bush administration document. "Between 6 and 16 billion barrels of oil exist in ANWR. The expected output of oil would equal 30 years of oil imports from Saudi Arabia and almost 60 years of Iraqi oil imports." What Can Be Done Seafarers, retirees and their families are urged to contact their members of Congress to let the elected officials know how opening ANWR would affect them. Letters, emails and phone calls to congressional offices will let sen- ators and representatives know how important opening ANWR is to the people in their states. Additional oil that would be pumped from Alaska would call for new tankers in the U.S.-flag fleet. The new vessels would generate new jobs for Seafarers. This, in tum, would make sure the needed manpower would be trained and available in case the U.S. merchant fleet is required in a time of national emergency. These tankers would be built in domestic yards, providing ne\\ jobs for shipbuilders and their suppliers. This, also, would have the effect of insuring a strong U.S. shipbuilding base if needed in time of war. SIU halls will have postcard~ available at the counter that members can sign and mail to their elected officials. These cards will make the basic point that opening ANWR would be good for the country's economic and national security. SAMPLE LETTER (or email) The Honorable ----~­ U.S. Senate (or U.S. House of Representatives) Washington, DC 20510 (or 20515) (Email addresses of members of Congress are available on the SIU website, www.seafarers.org, in the Legislation section.) Dear Sen. or (or Rep.) _ __ _ I am urging your support for legislation that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploration and drilling. I believe this is important to all Americans because it will provide new good-paying jobs here at home as well as help our country become more energy independent. I am an American merchant mariner and a voter. I know that opening ANWR will further revitalize the U.S.-flag commercial fleet. New and safe double-hulled tankers would be built to move the oil, creating jobs in our shipyards and aboard these vessels. This will help strengthen our nation's security by making sure we have trained personnel in our yards and on our ships in case of a war or emergency. I hope you will consider supporting such legislation when it comes before you. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Thousands Rally For 'Charleston 5' Seafarers Show ILA Support Seafarers were among the thousands of union members and community and religious activists who joined together in South Carolina June 9 to demonstrate support for five Longshoremen who face long jail terms in what observers say are trumped-up charges. The 'Charleston 5,' members of ILA locals 1422 and 1771 in Charleston , are charged with felony rioting stemming from what witnesses say was a policeinitiated disturbance as union members gathered on the city's docks to peacefully protest the use of nonunion stevedores in January 2000. While the dispute developed over job issues, state and local union officials say the harsh reaction by law enforcement and state officials was motivated by a desire to discourage workers in the state from exercising their rights on the job. South Carolina, a so-called right-to-work state, entices corporate investment by touting its anti-union climate and ville, Fla. Port Agent Tony McQuay, SIU Representative Harmando "Sal" Salazar and McQuay's sons, Vincent and Travis. "We send a message to all union-busters in Charleston who are trying to bankrupt the longshore workers and send five of them to jail. Our message is this: We know what you' re up to and you're not going to get away with it," said AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda ChavezThompson at the rally. In October 1999, the shipping firm Nordana Lines ended its 23year relationship with the ILA locals and began using nonunion workers to offload and load its ships in Charleston. Local 1422 President Ken Riley says the ILA President John Bowers AFL-CIO Exec. VP Linda Chavez-Thompson UMWA President Cecil Roberts July 2001 the lowest rate of unionization in the nation. The rally was conducted on the grounds of the state capitol and featured charismatic and powerful speeches by union, civil rights and religious officials from all over the South as well as from other parts of the country and the globe. SIU members in attendance included Wayne Wilson, Roy Frett, Michael Amador, Larry Richardson, Robert Lee, George Vorise, Harry Mays, Lydell Grant, Unity Bostick, Jack Jackson, Grigoriy Kireev, Regina Ewing and Buddy Barber, along with SIU Jackson- Thousands of union members, including Seafarers, and other supporters of the Charleston 5 demonstrate June 9 in South Carolina. unions responded with peaceful pickets that slightly delayed two Nordana ships from completing their work. On Jan. 20, when Nordana's Skodsborg docked, 600 state and local police officers in riot gear were on hand to respond to any worker protests. Some police were in armored personnel vehicles, others on horseback. Police helicopters were in the air and police patrol boats on the water. "You would think there was going to be a terrorist attack on the state of South Carolina," Riley says. To avoid any confrontation, union members stayed at their hall while the police officers congregated around the freight terminal about 150 yards away. Later that evening ays Riley, the workers decided to march to the terminal to exercise their right to picket. That' when police initiated the clash by pushing the picket back, Riley notes. When the police pu hed the picketers back, Riley and the other officers from the local ere- ated a buffer between the police and the pickets. At that point, one of the cops ran out of formation and clubbed Riley in the head. A fight ensued, according to a report by the Campaign for Workers' Rights in South Carolina. Eight workers were arrested on misdemeanor charges . However, South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon stepped in and charged the eight with felony rioting. Charleston Magistrate James Gosnell Jr. dismissed those charges due to lack of evidence, according to a report in Charleston's The Post and Courier. Condon then persuaded a grand jury to issue felony indictments of the Charleston 5. Since their indictment, the five have been under house arrest, unable to leave from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. His goal , Condon told the paper, was "jail, jail and more jail." A strong union movement in South Carolina would damage Continued on page 7 Seafarers LOG 5 �'All in This Together' Simulator Building Named for McMillen The latest structural addition to the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training & Education officially was dedicated June 7. The building that houses the school's world-class simulator was dubbed the Bob McMillen Simulator Annex during an on-site ceremony overseen by SIU President Mike Sacco. The complex's 65-year-old namesake is co-chairman and chief executive officer of Saltchuk Resources, Inc., the parent company of Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE). McMillen was president and chief executive officer of TOTE from 1977 to 1993. A graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, he is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and has more than 35 years' experience in transportation service. Guest speakers included Robert P. Magee, president and CEO of TOTE; Michael D. Garvey, cochairman/chief executive officer, Saltchuk Resources and Chuck Knox, former National Football League coach. In addition to the honoree, guest speakers and members of their respective families, the dedication was attended by more than 100 Seafarers, SIU officials and school personnel. President Sacco offered remarks about the school, its mission and some of its accomplishments. He noted that the Paul Hall Center is recognized as a model of labormanagement cooperation throughout the maritime industry. "This school is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when we work together," he said. "It is a great place for young men and women to begin their careers as merchant mariners." Sacco pointed out that the school also is designed for continued vocational training, so students can return and advance all the way from the entry ratings to officers, if they want to. "And we offer academic support, too," Sacco continued. "Students can earn a GED here at Piney Point. They can receive college credits for many of our vocational classes, and there's even a college Robert B. McMillen addresses the audience during the June 7 dedication ceremony at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in which the school's new simulator complex was named in his honor. program where students can earn an associate' s degree." Examining how far the school has advanced since it opened in 1967, Sacco said that the institution's progress has been unbelievable. In the early days, the school had very modest facilities and lifeboat was the only class offered, he recalled. "Today we offer more than three-dozen Coast Guard-approved courses. We've built classroom and hands-on training facilities throughout the campus. We train thousands of students each year. "In 1999, we opened a new campus for a fire fighting and safety school that truly is world-class," Sacco continued. "We teach fire fighting, damage control, confined space safety and water survival at that facility, which is built specifically to simulate shipboard conditions." Turning his attention to the building being dedicated, Sacco offered, "The new simulator building features absolutely state-of-theart simulators for shiphandling, engine room operations, crane operations, liquid cargo transfer and GMDSS. I'm proud of this school, and proud of the people who make it possible." Despite the school's accomplishments to date, Sacco sees many challenges ahead. He plans, however, to meet them aggressively. "Don't think for a minute that we're going to rest on our success," he said. "The reason the Paul Hall Center is so dynamic, and the reason it's so valuable to our students and contracted companies, is that this school never stops moving forward. We understand that the maritime industry constantly change . We understand that there are tougher and tougher training requirements on the men and women who crew SIU ship . We understand that SIU-contracted In addition to the honoree, guest speakers and their respective family members, the June 7 Bob McMillen Simulator Annex dedication ceremony was attended by more than 100 people from the SIU's local and national communities. 6 Seafarers LOG companies have a huge investment in their vessels and equipment. That's why we provide the world's best-trained mariners, and we'll continue that mission for as long as there is a U.S.-flag Merchant Marine." Magee lauded McMillen for his perspective and leadership abilities. He pointed out that TOTE has prospered despite the many challenges facing American-flag companies. "Bob has the right perspective, and thank God that he has taken a lot of us along with him." McMillen's lasting legacy to the transportation industry will be the reinvestment that he has helped promote, according to Magee. "You can't reinvest in this business unless you have been successful," he aid, "and Bob taught all of us in the Saltchuk and TOTE family how to be successful in this business." Garvey said he and his company were proud and honored that the SIU was recognizing McMillen in such a fashion. He praised McMillen for his accomplishments in the labor relations arena. "Over the years Bob has set the standard and is the model for good labor relations in our company," Garvey said. He attributed McMillen' s terrific track record to two qualities: respect and trustworthiness. "Bob McMillen always demonstrated respect for the men and women who work in our company and respect for the people who represent them in labor," Magee said. "He always attempted to understand their point [of view] because he recognized that we are all in this together. "Bob has always been a man of his word," Garvey continued. "As we all know, labor relations can get kind of dicey at times and so a premium is paid on people who are known to keep their word. Bob comes by these graces very natural and he deals with everybody that way, not just those in labor relations. And that's what made him a close friend of a colleague and mine for almost 20 years." Concerning the SIU, the school and the naming of a facility in McMillen's honor, Garvey said, "It's an incredible statement for this union to name a building after a businessman. It speaks volumes about the leadership of this union. It also says, in a very dramatic way, that we are all in this thing together." Knox said that he has known McMillen for more than 15 years. Recalling the days when he coached in the NFL, Knox said, "Bob McMillen came to every one of our games. He sat with my wife. They both waited patiently for me after the game-win or lose-and we'd go back to the house, eat some pizza and drink some wine." Laughing, Knox added, "Bob could critique the game for me. When we ran inside, we should have been going outside, when we threw the ball, we should have been running it and if we didn't go for it on fourth down, then would should have gone for it." Turning erious, Knox described McMillen as "the most charitable human being that I have ever been around. He's involved in more charitie with more people in the city of Seattle than anybody." Focusing on McMillen as a businessman, Knox discussed his impre sions of Saltchuk Resource . "I have been impressed with the direction that company has taken Michael D. Garvey, co-chairman/CEO, Saltchuk Resources, Inc., labeled Robert B. McMillen a model for good labor relations. Robert P. Magee, president and CEO of Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc., praised McMillen for his leadership. with Mike Garvey, Stan Barer and Bob Magee. I can te11 you this, there's no company in the Pacific Northwest that's held in higher esteem or admired more than Saltchuk Resources. They are a people organization, they respond to the needs of the community, they hire good people and they keep their word." "When think of Bob McMillen, I think of partnership, friendship, trust, working together and building together," Sacco said during his introduction of the event's honoree. Describing McMillen a someone who worked his way up and one who understands the transportation industry, Sacco said, "He's always been a straight shooter; he tells you like it is. I could go on and on about Bob, but I'll sum it up by saying Bob McMillen is the type of person that gives me great hope for the future of the U.S. Merchant Marine." After sharing that he's approaching his 66'h birthday, McMillen offered, "In those 66 years, I can't think of any event that mean more to me than what's happening today. From the bottom of my heart, I want you to know how much I appreciate it and thank you o much." Recalling the early day when he came aboard at TOTE a its third president, McMillen said, "It was a struggling young company barely two years old. Since than time, I have developed and had a wonderful clo e relationship with the SIU. "I still admire what you and the Seafarers have accompli hed here at this school at Piney Point. It come a a great source of pride and gratitude that you would consider my name to be associated with this great new addition," he said. Speaking of the facility being named in his honor, McMillen said, "The state-of-the-art simulator will add further value to this already impressive institution by improving on the quality of the Seafarers you are turning out and greatly shortening the training and experience process. Using this technology to constantly update and expand the types of situations an individual can experience, you will be saving our industry millions of dollars in time and improved quality of service. "From the perspective of a shipowner who is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on new ships and tugs, you're helping to protect and add value to our investment in the U.S.-flag merchant marine," he continued. "Our most important asset is our people. This facility will improve your already best-in-the-world sailors. It will improve the safety of navigation and keep our Saltchuk companies efficient in our difficult business." In addition to the foregoing benefits, the presence of the new simulator facility will accomplish another significant objective, according to Magee. "This new facility will also demonstrate to our constituents in Washington, D.C. that we all are willing to reinvest in the Jones Act." McMillen concluded, "With a partnership like we have, the future looks great and the sky is the limit." With that, McMillen's son unveiled the signage on the simulator building that bears his father's name. A ribbon cutting ceremony followed and the Bob McMillen Simulator Annex took its place on the school's rapidly changing campus. July 2001 �Converted and Renamed, Carter Will Join MSC1s Prepositioning Fleet Allene G. Carter, daughter-in-law of Staff Sgt. Edward A. Carter, Jr., addresses the audience during the renaming ceremony. The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) during ceremonies June 12 at the Norfolk (Va.) Shipbuilding and Drydock Corp. renamed the SID-crewed OOCL Innovation to the SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr., in memory of the World War II Medal of Honor recipient. As previously reported, the vessel was one of two which have been moved from the Maritime Security Program (MSP) to MSC's fleet. (The SID-crewed Lt. Col. John U.D. Page, the Carter 's sister ship, was the other.) Both Bosun T.C. Oneyear, left, was among the Seafarers from the Carter who attended the renaming ceremony. He is joined by Norfolk SIU Representative George Kenny. underwent conversion at the shipyard from commercial containerships to self- ustaining ammunition transporters. Meanwhile, two other ships (previously foreignflag) are switching to the Stars and Stripes and emolling the MSP, resulting in a net gain of two ships for the SID. Allene G. Carter, daughter-inlaw of the individual for whom the ve sel wa named, was the ship's sponsor. She broke the ceremonial bottle of champagne on the vessel's hull, officially naming it. Sandy Carter, Allene's daughter, served as maid of honor; and Karen Carter, Sgt. Carter's other daughter-in-law, assisted Allene as matron of honor. Sgt. Carter's sons, Edward A. Carter ill and William Carter, were also in attendance as was Corey Carter, Sgt. Carter's grandson. Army Brig. Gen. Donald D. Parker, commanding general, Deployment Support Command, served as the event's principle speaker. Also addressing the gathering were MSC Commander Vice Adm. Gordon S. Holder; John F. Reinhart, CEO, Maersk Line Limited; and Alexander J. Krekick, president, Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corp., Seal arers Show Support for ILA Members Continued from page 5 one of the state's major corporate draws, says Donna Dewitt, South Carolina AFL-CIO president. "The last thing state officials want to see is workers standing up to corporations, organizing and winning. That means better wages and standards of living for workers, but it's sort of hard to sell to a company looking for a low-wage, docile workforce," she says. "The police, under the apparent leadership of the attorney general, are clamping down on the workers' rights to peacefully protest. If they don't have that right, then effectively workers don't have any kind of rights to organize, no matter what's on the books," she adds. Riley notes that the largely African American Local 1422 i an example that workers who face real discrimination and a difficult time finding good jobs can unionize and organize for a better life-an example anti-union forces and state officials would just as soon crush, he says. He and Dewitt also say the locals' involvement in the community and politics are other reasons that some of the tate's politicians have targeted the Charleston unions. "Our problems began when we started getting involved in state politics. We wanted to start trying to put people in positions to change what's going on in South Carolina," Riley says. "Here you have a minority local union that's strong and very involved in the political roots of its community. They're using the longshore unions as an example because they are strong leaders and the state doesn't want others to see them that way," Dewitt says. "This is not a union fight. This is a fight for all of us," State Sen. McKinley Washington Jr. (D) told a crowd of 400 community and religious activists at a rally for the workers shortly after the incident. Many of the thousands of activists who joined the march and rally on the state capitol in Columbia June 9 are members of the Charleston 5 defense committees formed by local unions and communities in more than a dozen port cities along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf and West coasts. Dewitt sent a call out to the AFL-CIO's state federations to take the lead in encouraging the forming committees and asking central labor councils to adopt resolutions of support. She says her office has received more than 1,000 phone calls and e-mails from people and groups seeking ways to help the workers. "I've been really amazed by how people are coming together to fight this kind of injustice." Editor '.s note: Portions of this article are reprinted from the AFL-CIO. SIU crew members from the Carter observe the ceremony. Pictured from left are QE1 Donald Hastings, Steward James Kidd, Steward Assistant Tony Rios and Chief Cook Gilbert Louis. and chief operation officer, U.S. Marine Repair. Sgt. Page, an Army infantryman, posthumously was awarded the Medal of Honor for his action on March 23, 1945 near Speyer, Germany. The tank on which he was riding received bazooka and small arms fire from the vicinity of a large warehouse to its left front. Sgt. Carter and his squad took cover behind an intervening road bank. He volunteered to lead a three-man patrol to the warehouse where the original bazooka fire originated. From there, they were to ascertain the location and strength of the opposing position and advance approximately 150 yards across an open field. As the patrol left the covered position, one of its members instantly was killed by intense enemy small arm fire. Sgt. Carter ordered the remaining two patrol members back to the covered position to cover him while he proceeded with the mission. Enemy fire killed one of the remaining two as they retreated to the covered position. Meanwhile, an enemy machine gun wounded Sgt. Carter three times in the left arm as he continued to advance. He received another wound in his left leg that knocked him off his feet as he proceeded toward his objective. As he took wound tablets and drank from his canteen, the enemy shot it from his left hand, the bullet going through his hand. Disregarding his wounds, he continued his advance until he was within 30 yards of his objective. Now under extremely intense fire, Sgt. Carter took cover behind a bank and remained there for about two hours. Eight enemy riflemen approached Sgt. Carter, apparently to take him prisoner. He killed six of them and captured the other two. Sgt. Carter refused to be evacuated until he had given full information about what he had seen and learned from the captured soldiers. These two enemy soldiers later gave valuable information which greatly facilitated the advance on Speyer. As a result of his heroic actions, Sgt Carter was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Almost a half-century later, in 1997, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr. will preposition Army ammunition at sea, adding greatly to the U.S. military's combat readiness. The 949.8-foot vessel has four cranes on deck that enable the ship to on-load and off-load ammunition without the use of shoreside cranes. This feature gives the Carter the critical flexibility to off-load in undeveloped or underdeveloped port facilities. The Carter and Page wi11 carry all of the Army's containerized prepositioned ammunition. Each can carry a total of 2,500, 20-foot containers. The vessel will operate from the Diego Garcia area in the Indian Ocean and will join a fleet of more than 36 afloat prepositioning ships worldwide under MSC. Maersk operates about two dozen SIU-crewed vessels for MSC and in the Maritime Security Program. Its Seafarers-crewed fleet includes containerships, rollon/roll off prepositioning vessels and T-AGOS ships. The SSG Edward A Carter, Jr. is tied up at the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation for the ceremony. Rep. Moakley Dies at 74 Among those representing the SIU at the rally are (from left) Wayne Wilson, Buddy Barber, SIU Jacksonville, Fla. Port Agent Tony McQuay, his sons Travis and Vincent, Roy Frett, Tony Elliott, Dennis Elliott, SIU Patrolman Harmando "Sal" Salazar and Regina Ewing . July2001 U.S . Rep. Joe Moakley (DMass.), a strong supporter of the U.S.-flag maritime indu try, passed away May 28 after battling leukemia. He was 74. Rep. Moakley in 1996 helped secure passage of the Maritime Security Program. A year later, he cosponsored a House re olution backing the Jones Act. A native of South Bo ton, Mass., Rep. Moakley served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-46. He graduated from Suffolk Uni- versity Law School in 1956. He first was elected to Congre s in 1972 and was reelected to each succeeding Congre . He chaired the House Rules Committee from 1989-94. Nearly 5,000 people attended his memorial service, including President George W. Bush, Former President Bill Clinton, U.S . Senators Ted Kennedy and John Kerry, and former Vice President Al Gore. U.S. Rep. Joe Moakley Seafarers LOG 7 �Seafarers Observe Maritime Day SIU St. Louis Port Agent Becky Sleeper presents remarks written by SIU President Michael Sacco for the service held at Soldiers' Memorial to honor the accomplishments and sacrifices of the United States Merchant Marine. Maritime Day was observed across the country in late May. Three separate events were held May 22 in Washington, D.C. (see June 2001 LOG). Additionally, in St. Louis, SIU Port Agent Becky Sleeper read remarks written by SIU President Michael Sacco at a May 22 program hosted by the S.S. Samuel Parker Chapter of the American Merchant Marine- and Navy Armed Guard Veterans. In San Pedro, Calif., the SIU participated in a May 19 memorial service at the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial. Also on May 19, the Jeremiah O'Brien set out on its annual Memorial Day cruise in Honoring American merchant mariners at the Veterans Memorial in San Pedro, Calif. are (from left) SIU Dispatcher Jesse Solis, Wilmington Port Agent John Cox, DEU Debra Johnson, Storekeeper Terry Malone, NMU Port Agent Ike Williams and EU Javier Montoya (Crowley Marine Services). San Francisco harbor. The Jeremiah O'Brien is one of the last remaining Liberty ships from WWII and has been lov- ingly restored and maintained by a proud crew and a group of dedicated volunteers. SIU-Crewed Tug Helps Deepen NY/NJ Channel A project to deepen major shipping channels in the port of New York and New Jersey is under way, and members of the Seafarers International Union are assisting. The SIU-crewed American Champion, an American Marine Corp. tug based on the West Coast, has been put into service to help dredging operations in the Kill Van Kull channel. This waterway-between Staten Island, N.Y. and Bayonne, N.J-links Upper New York Bay to Newark Bay and serves major marine and petroleum terminals. Deepening the Kill Van Kull channel to 45 feet is critical to the port's operations since modem ships require water depths beyond what currently exist. Dredging the waterway will enable deepdraft vessels to safely navigate the channels leading to the port and also will significantly increase the port's ability to attract more cargo, thereby helping ensure that New York/New Jersey remains an East Coast hub for shipping. The American Champion's work involves taking the sludge dredge out to the site for collection of the material and then to the dumping area. The tug is expected to remain on the job for two or three years. In a moving ceremony in San Francisco harbor that was accompanied by an honor guard, SIU Government Services Rep Chester Wheeler laid a wreath on behalf of the Seafarers International Union to those seafarers who gave their lives in service to their country. Chattanooga Remembers WWII Merchant Mariners Clockwise, from top left, the American Champion at the pier, Deckhand Gary Cardillo, Captain Garry Matthews and Captain Daniel Camara. Catching up on the latest news in the LOG are (from left) American Champion deckhands Eric Grove, Gary Cardillo and Danilo Vukotic. B Seafarers LOS The courage and dedication of World War II merchant mariners was remembered Tuesday, May 22-National Maritime Day-when a monument was dedicated in the Circle of Honor at Chattanooga (Tenn.) National Cemetery. As an honor guard performed a 21-gun salute, it was a time to reflect not only on those seafarers who gave their lives to help deliver armies and military equipment into enemy territories, but also on that overlooked group of mariners who returned from their difficult ervice to resume civilian life, only to be refused veteran status. It was not until nearly forty years later-in 1988-that merchant mariners finally received government recognition as veterans. During World War II alone, 733 American vessels were sunk, and an estimated 7,000 merchant seamen and officers were lost as a result of enemy action and war-related causes. Ju t as it was not easy for the surviving WWII merchant mariners, so was it a trial to erect the new monument. A May 23, 2001 article in the Chattanooga Times Free Press notes that members of the Tri-State Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans paid a subcontractor $500 to begin work on the stone memorial, but he took the money and disappeared. When this was brought to the attention of Amanda Ingle, who, with her parents and sister, operates Ringgold Monument Co., they decided to give them the monument. "They've [the veteran mariners] done a lot for the country, for us and for our freedom," she aid. An editorial in an electronic supplement to the Chattanooga Times Free Press notes that this newly dedicated monument honors those who died and also "reminds us, a it should, of the courage and dedication of the intrepid eafarer who till live among us, and who helped win a righteous war LEST WE FORGET long ago." July2001 �Allison Devastates Houston Tropical Storm Causes More Floods in Northeast Tropical Storm Allison caused more than $4 billion in damages last month in Houston, then continued through the Northeast, triggering floods and heavy rains as far north as New England. At least 43 deaths are attributed to the storm, which first made landfall in Texas on June 6. The SIU hall at 1221 Pierce Street in Houston sustained significant damage and was closed on Saturday, June 9. The first floor of the three-story building-containing a garage and lobby-was flooded with a foot of water, and the elevator remained inoperable as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press. The union's other Houston hall, the former NMU offices at 8329 Lawndale Street, was not damaged. At least four Seafarers-crewed hips reportedly were impacted by Allison, which dumped nearly three feet of water in and around Houston. The Mt. Washington broke loose and hit both the Equality State and the Cape Texas. All three vessels were in reduced operating status (ROS). The engine room on the Sealand Motivator was flooded. Damage estimates were not available at press time. There were no reports of fatalities or serious injuries among Seafarers and their families, but property damage for many of those individuals in the Houston area was inevitable. By mid-June, more than 44,000 Texans had applied for as istance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the vast majority from Harris County. According to press reports, FEMA was inspecting approximately 3,600 homes per day. The SIU hall on Pierce Street sustained flood damage on the first floor, rendering the elevator inoperable (inset). In all, 28 Texas counties were declared disaster areas, which made them eligible for federal aid. The U.S. Coast Guard, utilizing small boats and aircraft, rescued 194 people in the Houston area June 9-10. The agency reported "several minor releases of pollution into the Houston Ship Channel, [but] no significant releases or discharges in or around the ship channel due to the heavy flooding." Allison is being described as by far the most expensive disaster in Houston. For now, the damage estimates include homes, commercial buildings and business inventory, but not vehicles nor the contents of homes, medical, government and arts buildings, the Houston Chronicle reported. New Bisso Contract Ratified Continued from page 3 AP Photo Eric Gay Onlookers stand on an overpass where flood waters have covered Interstate 10 in Houston. Not Pushy, Just Assertive Seafarers crew many vessels in service for the U.S. Military Sealift Command, including the surveillance ship USNS Assertive (above). Pictured aboard the 224-foot vessel are (below left, from left) Chief Cook Marjorie Harris and Chief Steward L. Keane, and (right) Bosun Clifford Blackmon, SIU Wilmington, Calif. Port Agent John Cox and AB William Jacobs. some new contract language .... We don't want to break the company, we just want to share and be treated fairly. We've progressed, and it's getting better." Brulte described the new contract as "a huge stepping stone. Our progress has been unbelievable, and the health insurance boosted morale with a lot of the guys here." He further stated that union representation "is good in the fact that it gives us the ability to have a voice with the company. It has definitely increased the respect we get. They're more willing to listen to your point of view." Corgey pointed out that the atmosphere during negotiations (which took place beginning April 26 and ending May 26) was more productive than in the past. "Slowly but surely, we're building a better working relationship with Bisso." He also praised the boatmen for their "unwavering solidarity and support from beginning to end. The members did a great job providing input about what they wanted in a new contract, and the entire committee worked hard to get it done." Like the other committee members, Judd noted that "the main push from the fleet entering negotiations was that they wanted better medical coverage and more affordable coverage. They got the top plan available." He also credited Brulte, Jordan and Ponamsky for their work on the committee. "Everybody in the fleet has the grit and character needed to be a delegate, but they couldn't have chosen better individuals. All three were very capable and precise in describing what the members needed and why they needed it." Bisso operates a fleet of 16 boats, primarily working in shipdocking operations from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, La. They also perform some offshore work. G\ .A. / ·"1- Among those approving the contract were (top photo, from left) Robert Jordan, Jimmy Gervais, Buddy Foreman , Shane Brulte, Alex Blessman, Chad Bordelon and Matt Wilson, and (below) Brulte, Rodney Kimble, Randy Mayeaux, Yancey Mayfield, Marvin Langston, Pate Maguire and Jordan. July 2001 Seafarers LOG 9 �At Work in the Port of Houston The galley gang aboard the HM/ Defender includes (from left) GSU Nelson Bernardez, Steward Juan B. Gonzalez and Chief Cook Isabel Sabio. SIU patrolmen Kenneth Moore (left) and Frank Cottongin assist members while behind the counter in the Houston hall. Left: Mariano Norales takes a standby job to help load stores aboard the Sea/and Florida. Shoregang members Fernando Urias (left) and Gilbert Rodriguez safely go about their work. Right: Adalberto Guity leaves the hall after the last job call at 4 p.m. Aboard The Deacon are (from left) Captain Jeff Lock, SIU Rep Frank Cottongin, Asst. Engineer Ted Sliter and AB Michael Jackson. AB Ralph Moore was aboard the Sea/and Florida, a U.S. Ship Management vessel, when it pulled into the port of Houston. SIU VP Dean Corgey addresses the membership at the monthly meeting. Completing some paperwork for Houston shoregang member Fernando Urias (right) are SIU Assistant VP Jim McGee (left) and Patrolman Kenneth Moore. Recertified Bosun John Cain attends the membership meeting at the Houston hall. Retired SIU member John Clark helps out behind the counter after the union meeting. Houston shoregang member Robert Zepeda helps load stores. Below: Working aboard the tug Gretchen are (from left) QMT Quincy Parker Ill, 1st Mate Gene Tuttle, AB Raymond McGuire and AEA Michael Lynch . Above: SIU members participate in the monthly membership meeting held in the Houston hall. Left: QMED James Beatty (left) gets assistance in completing his retirement papers from Secretary Janice Hunicke and Patrolman Kenneth Moore. 10 Seafarers LOG Ju/y2001 �Births, weddings, reunions : .. These are some of the events we all look forward to and like to share with our fellow Seafarers. If you have a family-related photo you would like to be included in the next family photo page, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 207 46. Photos will be returned, if so requested. If e-mailing digital images, please send them to dhirtes@seafarers.org. The higher the resolution, the better. July2001 Seafarers LOS 11 �Ground Cleared For Hotel Annex Union and school officials on June 7 symbolically broke ground for a new 96-room hotel annex at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point. Md. Construction of the new facility, projected to be completed sometime next year, should commence in the near future. "At this point, we have already done the primary leg work necessary to get the project going," stated Don Nolan, vice president of the Paul Hall Center. "We still have to finalize and submit our architectural and engineering drawings for approval. Once they are submitted, the approval process could take a month or longer." The annex will contain single-occupancy dormitory rooms for upgraders-a popular prospect among Seafarers throughout the country. To make room for the new facility on the Southern Maryland campus, the school's old administration building (unused for some time) was demolished May 31. In addition to a contractor and members of the local fire department, personnel from the school assisted in the demolition project, Nolan said. The school's main hotel currently has 250 dual-occupancy rooms. With all of the debris gone, heavy machinery moved in to grade the soil in preparation for construction. Several trees had to be cut and removed from the construction site. '89 Piney Point Grads Reunite A contractor takes down a section of the school's old administration building to make room for the new hotel annex. For three members of trainee class No. 439, Alaska Tanker Co.'s Marine Columbia recently was the setting for an informal reunion. Chief Steward John Huyett (right), Third Mate Durin Chappe (left} and Second Engineer Victor Mull graduated together in July 1989 from the entry-level training program at the Paul Hall Center, located in Piney Point, Md. Huyett pointed out that the trio not only ended up sailing on the same ship, but also "covered all three departments." 12 Seafarers LOG After the old administration building had been leveled, crews removed the debris. Local firemen used the occasion to hone some of their skills as they deliberately set fire to portions of the fallen structure, then extinguished them. July 2001 �one at left show how the M~l!n~('~_.wv~riable ballast design ttto ,satl wtth an 8-foot draft-enough b'.t?tox~nq , tpe to enable this recent stop in Piney Point, Md. • 'g .. ~~ Destination: Piney Point O ~~~:c~h;tr~~~~st 'Rocket Ship' Delta Mariner Docks at School ships docked last month at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. The Delta Mariner, designed to transport rocket boosters and other space hardware, spent three weeks at the southern Maryland facility. Students and other guests toured the distinctive vessel, which entered service last year. "It's a fantastic ship," said Bosun David Dinnes, one of numerous crew members from the Delta Mariner who recently completed the STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) class at Piney Point. "Great crew, great officers and a very different kind of vessel. I had always worked deep sea on the regular tankers and freighters, but this one's unique." A 1977 graduate of the trainee program at the Paul Hall Center, Dinnes said the Delta Mariner was scheduled to sail late last month to Pensacola, Fla., then on to Decatur, Ala. to pick up a rocket booster. The ship most recently transported a booster to Cape Canaveral, Fla. Operated by Gulf Caribe, the 312-foot vessel was constructed at Halter Marine in Gulfport, Miss. Its variable ballast design allow it to operate on rivers (with an 8-foot draft) as well as oceans (12 feet). The Delta Mariner 's main mission is hauling Boeing' Delta IV flight hardware stowed on a custom securing system. Besides the boosters, the ship can transport upper-stage rocket motors, satellites and more. When fully loaded, the vessel carries what is believed to be the world's most expensive cargo. Usually, the ship travels between Decatur, Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. SIU members sailing aboard the vessel during the voyage to Piney Point included Dinnes, Henning Jensen, Stephen Powell, Jamie Hall, Gregory Crew members aboard the Delta Mariner welcome SIU President Michael Sacco (center), SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (fourth from left) and SIU Mobile, Ala. Port Agent Ed Kelly (second from right) during a June 7 tour. Company officials recently presented SIU President Michael Sacco (left) with a large model of the Delta Mariner. Wilson, Joseph Kadak, William ewell, Domingo Gordian Jr. , lvin Dinkins, Herbert Scypes, Arthur Quinney, Darryl Coale, Clarence Scott, Kevin Shinn, Kevin Samuels, Lonnie Gamble Jr. and Americus Bell Jr. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE SIU PACIFIC DISTRICT PENSION PLAll Crowley Tug Ready for Sea Trials This is a summary of the annual report for SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, 94-6061923 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2000. The annual report has been filed with the U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). Basic financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the plan. Plan expenses were $14,427,974. These expenses included $1,077,005 in administrative expenses and $13,350,969 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 4,4 76 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, a1Lbougb not all these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of the plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $144,055,342 as of July 31, 2000, compared to $147,907,172 as of July 31, 1999. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $3,851,830. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets that is the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $10,576,144, including employer contributions of $88,130, and earnings from investments of $10,480,347, and other income of $7,667. Deck Utility Steve L. Phelps (at right) stands aboard the newly refurbished Crowley tug Patriarch. Above, he secures the tow wire for sea trials. CONTRIBUTE TC> July 2001 Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of BRISA. SPAI:?_ 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. financial information and information on payments to service providers; 3. assets held for investment; 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 the office of SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, who is the administrator, at 1422 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.50 for the full annual report, or $0.25 per page for any part thereof. You al o have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a tatement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying note , or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan admini trator, 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 the e portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to ex.amine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 1422 Market Street. San Francisco, CA 94102 and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the DOL upon payment of copying co ts. Requests to the DOL should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N5638, Pension and Welfare Benefit Admini tration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. Seafarers LOG 13 - �What's in It for Me? Let1s face it. The work in our industry is getting more complicated all the time. Just think about all the new things we ve seen happen in the last few years ... 1 • • • new Coast Guard regulations, including STCW requirements bigger and more sophisticated ships, boats, tugs and barges new examinations for licenses If you're going to have job security, you've got to keep up with the industry! That's what the Paul Hall Center is for-to give those of us working in the deck, engine and steward departments the skills needed to get ahead in our jobs and earn more money. he Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md., is the largest training facility for unlicensed deep • er a 1n an wa erways boatmen in the United States. Its program includes: Unlicensed Apprentice Program. This curriculum pro· vides young men and women who have no maritime experience with the basic skills they will need to serve aboard U.S-flag ships or tugs and towboats. It builds manpower for our industry and helps young people enjoy the benefits of union membership. 1 Upgrading. The Paul Hall Center has courses for every single unlicensed rating in our industry, plus a course of study for those pursuing a license. The instructors at the school work with 2 each mariner as an individual, so every student learns what he or she needs to know to get ahead. Upgrading at the Paul Hall Center is an efficient way for a Seafarer to get a better job, earn more money and have job security. Academic Education. It can be really difficult to pass a Coast Guard exam if you have trouble with reading or mathematics. The academic program at the Paul Hall Center helps SIU members learn these skills. You can even earn a high school diploma or an associate of applied science degree. 3 Education is one way your union helps all Seafarers get a bigger piece of the pie-better jobs, more security, better pay. To find out which courses currently are scheduled at the Paul Hall Center, turn to page 21. 14 Seafarers LOB July2001 �Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MAY 16 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Algonac Baltimore 0 1 8 2 Guam 2 2 4 1 8 14 21 6 Totals Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Totals 12 31 33 14 22 28 12 14 2 l 0 6 5 29 5 7 9 9 6 18 5 4 6 2 31 26 7 13 265 142 12 96 0 6 0 1 4 3 1 0 0 6 7 7 0 3 Totals 5 3 13 l 13 10 135 7 3 11 10 116 0 1 2 6 l 8 5 53 0 5 0 2 3 20 2 4 1 2 0 0 6 4 0 10 9 20 5 8 21 4 7 6 2 1 5 0 3 2 26 28 172 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 9 0 0 1 0 1 3 42 40 2 1 2 Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco 2 8 6 26 2 0 0 2 7 9 1 St. Louis 0 Tacoma Wilmington 8 5 Totals All Departments 0 0 3 0 2 3 6 86 4 24 12 12 2 7 3 16 1 16 2 26 7 21 2 191 115 0 0 I 1 4 8 4 4 Mobile .................... Wednesday: August 15, September 12 0 8 0 5 New Bedford ..........Tuesday: August 21, September 18 8 9 l New Orleans ........... Tuesday: August 14, September 11 New York ................ Tuesday: August 7, September 4 4 3 1 6 15 3 3 8 3 9 8 5 45 61 24 35 45 17 11 7 3 6 10 2 2 420 7 6 5 2 11 43 4 3 9 18 31 7 19 22 20 4 6 4 8 4 10 20 37 18 5 9 4 7 1 2 3 9 17 1 19 5 7 6 16 1 0 1 2 7 14 2 3 5 2 3 2 25 2 19 10 4 13 3 9 191 121 68 85 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 43 1 7 6 12 9 6 9 9 5 4 1 8 8 5 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 7 0 8 2 6 26 9 21 5 9 4 8 8 5 0 9 31 14 28 19 27 16 15 15 6 3 7 1 12 4 2 7 4 2 1 5 7 1 9 5 3 6 4 3 2 0 2 1 7 4 2 5 4 2 0 0 5 3 2 2 4 5 5 91 72 30 49 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 8 8 8 0 16 2 5 4 9 4 4 10 10 6 2 2 3 21 4 0 1 0 5 2 7 7 3 0 12 3 4 6 13 74 4 0 16 18 33 7 18 31 11 0 0 18 18 128 0 12 10 37 4 37 9 68 260 0 1 7 8 20 12 0 2 0 18 5 9 0 0 0 3 1 4 6 2 1 3 41 4 33 0 1 0 12 7 33 0 7 8 7 11 13 7 0 4 10 3 6 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 6 ll 2 7 20 11 47 174 227 29 13 6 118 619 474 416 439 348 12 0 16 2 3 7 2 1 121 0 0 3 10 0 14 9 71 228 202 954 8 3 0 11 5 0 0 0 0 Duluth ..................... Wednesday: August 15, September 12 Honolulu., ............... Friday: August 17, September 14 Houston ..................Monday: August 13, September 10 Houston .................. Friday: August 17, September 14 (Lawndale Street) Jack on ville ............ Thursday: August 9, September 6 12 Norfolk ................... Thursday: August 9, September 6 Philadelphia ............Wednesday: August 8. September 5 Port Everglades .......Thursday: August 16, September 13 San Francisco ......... Thursday: August 16, September 13 San Juan ... ............... Thursday: August 9, September 6 St. Louis ................. Friday: August 17, September 14 0 2 4 1 7 59 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 1 l 0 3 0 0 2 l 0 0 6 203 3 0 Boston ..................... Friday: August 10, September 7 2 11 6 0 1 8 7 15 2 16 13 0 0 0 1 0 l Baltimore ................ Thursday: August 9, September 6 Jersey City .............. Wednesday: August 22, September 19 3 0 4 11 2 3 3 Algonac ..................Friday: August 10, September 7 11 17 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 regi tered at the port. July2001 (*change created by Labor Day holiday) 0 6 Piney Point ............. Monday: August 6 Tuesday: September 4* 0 2 2 5 Port Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 1 3 2 24 16 14 2 12 6 14 12 0 23 2 18 24 7 12 9 9 5 9 14 15 4 0 2 3 22 13 6 2 6 29 16 18 0 2 Port Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Houston Jackson ville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans New York Norfolk Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico San Francisco St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington JUNE 15, 2001 August &September 2001 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters 0 0 7 2 6 5 8 7 9 0 6 0 0 0 0 50 2 6 l 3 3 7 0 1 0 6 2 3 10 72 2 4 l 51 20 23 11 1l 48 14 2 20 2 Savannah ................ Friday: August 10, September? Tacoma ............... ... .Friday: August 24, September 21 Wilmington ...............Tuesday: August 21 * Monday: September 17 (*change created by Paul Hall birthday holiday) Each pan's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals 5 2 RUBEN SALAZAR 83 Please get in touch with Craig Holdredge at (805) 595-7266. 4 3 2 214 11 34 4 9 42 17 4 16 20 4 9 3 32 19 35 19 284 428 706 700 3 :Ji- WANTED: Victims of shanghais in Baltimore from the 1920s through the 1950s. Author Rafael Alvarez is writing a history of the Baltimore waterfront and would like information from anyone who was shanghaied, knew of the practice or knows someone (living or dead) who was. Please contact the author at (410) 327-5254, or write him at 627 South Macon Street, Baltimore, MD 21222. You may also e-mail him at book@alvareefi,ction.com. Alvarez also is interested in talking with anyone who helped organize the maritime unions in Baltimore during the 1930s. NOTICE TO ALL SEAFARERS: If you plan to continue sailing after Feb. 1, 2002, NOW is the time to meet the requirements of the amended STCW convention. Apply to the Paul Hall Center to complete all the U. S. Coast Guard-approved courses required for your STCW compliance. Seafarers LOG 15 - �1 1 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory ~ l l l MAY 16 - JUNE 15, 2001 Michael Sacco, President CL - John Fay, Execucive Vice PresidenJ David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer t Company/Lakes *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Augustin Tellez, Vice President Contracts Jack Caffey, Vice PresidenJ Atlantic Coast L-Lakes NP - Non Priority TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Tom Orzechowski, Vice President lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Kennett Mangram, Vice President Government Services Rene Lioeanjie, Vice President at large .. . Charles Stewart, Vice President at .large HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 14 14 0 11 4 0 4 4 0 12 33 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 6 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 8 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 4 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 3 10 0 8 9 0 3 3 0 2 3 0 9 23 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, lL 62002 (618) 462-3456 Totals All Depts 41 0 55 0 21 20 0 22 *"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. 38 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #IC, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 16 - JUNE 15, 2001 BOSTON *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7877 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 GUAM -'> 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 (671) 647-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845~5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 8329 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77012 (713) 928~3381 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 • (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 MontgQmety St., Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin lsland Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 . (334) 478-0016 . NEW BEDFORD 48 Uni<m St., New Bedford, MA 02740 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 0 2 0 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 5 6 0 0 o;. 0 3 TOTAL SIDPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 5 4 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 l 0 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 5 5 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ·o< 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18 . ·.. () 0 0 1 1 (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 PIDLADELPIDA 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 161-2 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST.LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 SAVANNAH 2220 Bull St. , Savannah, GA 31041 (912) 238-4958 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 Wll.MINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (3 IO) 549-4000 16 Seafarers LOG 2 5 4 5 9 5 6 3 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. 20 PIG-FROM-THE-PAST This photo was sent to the Seafarers LOG by AB Gerald A. Foley of Valley Lee, Md. It was taken Feb. 18, 1947 aboard a Liberty ship in Buenos Aires, Argentina Foley's father, 2nd Cook/Baker Walter Foley, is in the center. If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with the LOG readership, it should be sent to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. July2001 �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-fiag 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 is among the 11 Seafarers announcing their retirements this month. Robert E. Brush navigated the inland waterways as a captain for nearly 40 years. Along the way, he upgraded his Seafaring skills at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. Six of the retirees sailed in the deep sea division. Two plied the Great Lakes while the remaining three, including Brush, navigated the inland waterways. Six of the retirees worked in the deck department, two shipped in the engine department and three sailed in the steward department. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of the retiring Seafarers. A DEEP SEA JOSEPH E. CHAD ZAK, 71, began his career with the Seafarers in L951. Brother Chadzak first ~ sailed aboard \ Sinclair Oil Corp. 's Bull Finch. The deck department member last shipped aboard the Overseas Traveler. operated by Ocean Clipper Inc. Brother Chadzak call Philadelphia home. JUAN DAVOCOL, 77, tarted his SIU career in 1988 in Honolulu. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, Brother Davocol served in the U.S. Navy. Born in the Philippines, he first sailed aboard the USNS Assertive, operated by Sea Mobility, Inc. The steward department member last worked aboard Maer k Line, Inc.' USNS Invincible. Brother Davocol re ides in Aiea, Hawaii. TOMAS P. DELROSARIO, 59, began his SIU career in 1976, joining in Honolulu. Brother ~~~~~~ DelRosario first shipped aboard a States Steamship Co. vessel. A native of the Philippmes, he sailed as a member of the steward department. Brother DelRosario upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1980 and 1998. He last worked aboard the SS Independence, operated by American Hawaii Cruises. Brother DelRosario make in home in Honolulu. PAULM. HONEYCUTT, 54, tarted hi career with the SJ in 1968 in the port of New York. A native of West Virginia. Brother Honeycutt first sailed aboard Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Hastings. He shipped as a member of the engine department. Brother Honeycutt upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school in Piney Kudos to the Ewa Steward Department Point, Md. in 1975, 1995 and L997. He last sailed aboard the !TB Baltimore, operated by Sheridan Transportation Co. Brother Honeycutt makes his home in Dunbar, W. Va. GEORGE KOULOURIS, 66, was born in Greece. He began his career with the Seafarers in L990, joining in Puerto Rico. The steward department member first shipped aboard American Oversea Marine Corp. s Cape Carthage. He upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school in 1991 and l 994. Brother Koulouris last shipped aboard the Sea-Land Producer. He resides in Old San Juan, P.R. MICHAEL PELL, 45, hails from Louisiana. He tarted his SIU career in 1971, joining in the port of New Orlean . A member of the deck department, he first shipped aboard a Hudson Waterways Corp. •vessel. Brother Pell upgraded his kill in 1977 and 1999 at the SIU' training chool in Piney Point, Md. He la t worked aboard PR Inc., Guavama. Brother Pell make, hi hom-e in Picayune, Mi s. GREAT LAKES MOHSIN A. HARHARA, 58, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of New York. "Born in Arabia, Brother Harhara started out in the deep sea division, first sailing aboard the Hudson, operated by Cove Shipping Inc. He later transferred to Great Lakes vessels. The engine department member upgraded his skills at the SIU's training school in Piney Point, Md. in 1990. Brother Harhara last worked aboard American Steamship Co. ·s American Mariner. He lives in Niles, lll. I~~~~ CARLL. LINTS, 58 , joined the Seafarers in 1971 in Frankfort, Mich. Born in Minnesota, he ~----~ first sailed on the J.S. Young, an American Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Lints shipped as a member of the deck department. He last sailed aboard the H. Lee White, another American Steamship Co. vessel. Brother Lints lives in Elberta, Mich. INLAND ROBERTE. BRUH 56, started his SIU career in 1961, joining in the port of Norfolk, Va. Before becom- Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG 1948 The Seafarers International Union rocked the maritime industry this week with the dramatic announcement that the union hiring hall will be retained in its contracts with member companies of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association. Agreement between the union and the association, representing nine major companies, came after almost three weeks of negotiations during which the SIU committee firmly refused to discuss any other issue until its demands for retention of the hiring hall had been recognized. With the central issue settled to the union's satisfaction, discussions on other contractual issues are now in progress. mg a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Boatman Brush first shipped aboard a Capital Transportation Corp. vessel. A member of the deck department, he sailed as a captam. Boatman Brush upgraded his skills at the SIU's traming school in Piney Point, Md. He last worked aboard a McAllister Towing of Virginia vessel. Boatman Brush makes his home in Newport News, Va. FREDDY E. HAMILTON, 62, hails from Georgia. He joined the SIU in 1983 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Boatman Hamilton first shipped aboard a Dixie Carriers vessel. A member of the deck department, he last worked aboard a Crowley Towing & Transportation vessel in Jacksonville. Boatman Hamilton lives in Floral City. Fla. DESMOND K. ROBERTSON, 61, started his SIU career in 1970. A native of Guyana, Boatman Roberton first sailed aboard a vessel operated by the Brooklyn Eastern Dist. Terminal Railroad. He shipped in the deck department, last working aboard a New York Dock Railway Co. vessel. Boatman Robertson lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. regular July membership meetings, after members voted on it at special meetings held in all ports in June. The approval both times was overwhelming. The new agreements provide for acrossthe-board wage increases in each of the three years of the contract. They also call for substantial increases in vacation, pension and welfare benefits. TJ-JJS MOJ"ITJ-J JJ"I SIU J-JJSTORY Captain J.W. Bert, master aboard the SS Ewa, sent the LOG this photo of the ship's "great steward department." From the left are BR Dave West, Chief Cook Philip Lau and Assistant Cook Frank Crim. The SS Ewa is a Matson Navigation Co. vessel. Ju/y200t 1975 The SIU membership continues to overwhelmingly approve the new tanker and freightship contracts which were negotiated last month with all SIU-contracted operators. The new three-year agreements were submitted again for ratification at all 1991 Members of the SIU Government Services Division are assisting the military in its efforts to clean up 18 inches of ash coating most of the Subic Bay Naval Base following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. MSCPAC Seafarers, who crew the Pacific fleet vessels of the Military Sealift Command, also have pulled duty in evacuation efforts conducted in June and July. The volcano, located approximately 18 miles northeast of the military complex, continues to spout lava and ash more than a month after its initial eruption June 9. Crew members have discovered a major problem with the volcano's debris is its tendency to turn into a concrete-like substance when mixed with water. Seafarers LOG 17 �Rnal Departures DEEP SEA HERMAN BALZI r---=-....,,,.,,,""""'----. Pensioner Herman Balzi, 89, passed away March 6. Born in Switzerland, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) and sailed as a member of the steward department. Brother Balzi started receiving his pension in 1978. He resided in Navato, Calif. ANNE BLIZZARD Pensioner Anne Blizzard, 84, died March 22. Born in Louisiana, Sister Blizzard joined the SIU in 1947 in New Orleans. She first shipped aboard the Del Sol, operated by Mississippi Shipping Co. Inc. A member of the steward department, she last worked aboard a Delta Steamship Lines vessel. Sister Blizzard began receiving her pension in 1968. She resided in Metaire, La. JOHN DAWSON Brother John Dawson, 34, died Jan. 29. Born in Massachusetts, he started his SIU career in 1991 in the port of Piney Point, Md. The deck department member first sailed aboard the USNS lt)iman. He last shipped aboard Interocean Ugland Management Corp. 's Brenton Reef Brother Dawson was a resident of Concord, N.H. THOMAS FAULKNER first sailed aboard a Sprogue Steamship Company vessel. The steward department member last shipped aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. He began receiving his pension in 1983. Brother Fraone called Kenner, La. home. Mobile, Ala. The Alabama native first shipped aboard the Volusia. He sailed in the engine department, last working aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.'s A. Middleton. Brother Murphy began receiving his pension in 1981. He resided in Mobile. EDGAR FREIMANIS FRANCISCO PEREZ Pensioner Edgar Friemanis, 77, died March 10. Born in Europe, Brother Freimanis started his SIU career in 1943. He joined in the port of New York and fir t sailed aboard Emerson Steamship Co. 's Catherine. Brother Freimanis sailed in the deck department. He last worked aboard a Michigan Tankers Inc. vessel. Brother Freimanis started receiving his pension in 1977. Slidell, La. was his home. Brother Francisco Perez, 44 died April 30. He started his SIU career in 197 5, joining in the port of Piney Point, Md. The '---'--=~-"""--........__~ New York native first sailed aboard the SeaLand Anchorage. A member of the deck department, he last shipped on Tyco' Global Link. Brother Perez lived in Bronx, N.Y. .----.........,.....---~ WILLIE GRANT Brother Willie Grant, 58, passed away Dec. 9, 2000. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1965 in New York. Brother Grant first sailed aboard the R.D. Conrad, operated by Maritime Operations Inc. The steward department member was born in Florida. He last sailed on the SeaLand Achiever. Brother Grant was a resident of Jack onville, Fla. PAUL GROSLOUIS Pensioner Paul Groslouis, 83, died March 17. Born in Canada, Brother Groslouis started his career with the MC&S. The steward department member started receiving his pension in 1972. He resided in Citrus Heights, Calif. Pensioner Thomas Faulkner, 78, passed away April 28. Brother Faulkner began his SIU career in 1943 in Boston. Before becoming a Seafarer, Brother Faulkner served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. The Massachusetts native first sailed on the Robin Kettering, operated by Sinclair Oil Corp. A member of the deck department, he last shipped aboard the Sea-Land Seattle. Brother Faulkner started receiving his pension in 1980. Plymouth, Mass. was his home. ALIT IBRAHIM SEBASTIAN FOTI Pensioner Bobby Messerall, 79 died March 19. A native of Pennsylvania, he started his SIU career in 1944 in the port of New York. Before joining the SIU, Brother Messerall served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1943. He first sailed aboard Alcoa Steamship Co.'s Alcoa Planter. The engine department member last shipped on U.S. Steel Corp.'s Columbia. Brother Messerall began receiving his pension in 1976. He called Reno, Nev. home. Pensioner Sebastian Foti, 83,died Feb. 20. Brother Foti began his career with the SIU in 1941, joining in Gloucester, Mass. He first ._____ __:::.___ _~ sailed aboard an AH Bull Steamship Co. vessel. The Massachusetts native shipped as a member of the deck department. He last sailed aboard the Worth, operated by Worth Oil. Brother Foti began receiving his pension in 1976. He was a resident of Las Vegas, Nev. FRANCESCO FRAONE Pensioner Francesco Fraone, 72, passed away Jan. 26. Brother Fraone started his career with the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. He 18 Seafarers LOG Pensioner Alit Ibrahim, 79, passed away Feb. 20. Brother Ibrahim started his SIU career in 1959 in New York. Born in Yugoslavia, he first sailed on an lnterocean Management Corp. vessel. The steward department member last shipped aboard the R. Semmes, operated by SeaLand Service, Inc. Brother Ibrahim started receiving his pension in 1976. Albany, N.Y. was his home. BOBBY MESSERALL WALTER MURPHY .---=.......::::------. Pensioner Walter Murphy, 85, passed away Jan. 1. Brother Murphy tarted his career with the SIU in 1972 in the port of MARK STEVENSON Brother Mark Stevenson, 32, died March 28. He began his SIU career in 1986, joining in New York. Brother Stevenson first sailed aboard the PFC William Baugh, operated by Maersk Line, Ltd. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., the steward department member last sailed on Osprey-Acomarit Ship Management's Lt. Col. Calvin P. Titus. Brother Stevenson was a resident of Linden, N.J. HAROLD STRAUSS Pensioner Harold Strauss, 76, passed away March 20. Brother Strauss started his SIU career in 1952 in New York. Prior to joining the SIU, the New York native served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He first sailed aboard a Waterman Steamship Corp. vessel. The steward department member started receiving his pension in 1990. He called Reno, Nev. home. INLAND VINCENTE BARCO Pensioner Vincente Barco, 62, died March 12. Boatman Barco started his SIU career in 1978 in the port of New Orleans. Born '-----'"'---~-----"----' in Cuba, the deck department member last sailed on a Sheridan Transportation Co. vessel. He began receiving his pension in 1993. Boatman Barco lived in Dover, Fla. ARTHUR CAMPBELL Pensioner Arthur Campbell, 89 passed away March 14. Boatman Campbell joined the SIU in 1963 in Port """""~~--'Arthur, Texas. Born in Louisiana, he first sailed aboard a Sabine Towing Company vessel. Boatman Campbell worked in the steward department, last sailing aboard a H vide Marine vessel. He began receiving his pension in 1977. Boatman Campbell resided in Durango, Col. JOHN DAVIS Pensioner John Davis, 81, died Jan. 1. He started his SIU career in 1960 in New York. Before joining the Seafarers, Boatman Davis served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. Born in Jersey City, N.J., Boatman Davis first sailed aboard a vessel operated by the marine division of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. He shipped as a member of the deck department. He began receiving his pension in 1981. Boatman Davis lived in Chandler, Ariz. GEORGE THOMPSON ltill•~ii:""I Pensioner George Thompson, 70, died Jan. 1. Born in Pennsylvania, he started his SIU career in 1971 in New York. Before becoming a Seafarer, he served with the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1951. Brother Thompson first sailed on U.S. Steel Corp.'s Columbia. The engine department member last shipped aboard the Cape Farewell. Brother Thompson started receiving his pension in 1995. Philadelphia was his home. DAVID VanHORN Pensioner David VanHorn, 73, passed away May 7. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1953 in San Francisco. c......c:n_=....' Before joining the SIU, he served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1949. He first sailed on Ore Steam hip Corp.'s Marore. The engine department member last shipped aboard the Cape May, operated by OMI Ship Management, Inc. He started receiving his pen ion in 1989. Brother Van Hom lived in Jack onville, Fla. Towing Co. vessel. He started receiving his pension in 1989. Boatman Moore lived in Oyster, Va. LAWRENCE HOLT Pensioner Lawrence Holt, 77, passed away Feb. 17. Born in Alabama, he started his career with the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Holt shipped in the steward department and began receiving his pension in 1966. He lived in Mobile. RICHARD KESTLER Pensioner Richard Kestler, 67, died Nov. 16, 2000. Boatman Kestler joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Baltimore. Before becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S . Army from 1954 to 1956. The Maryland native first sailed aboard a Tangier Marine Transportation Co. vessel. A member of the deck department, he last shipped aboard a vessel operated by McAllister Towing of Baltimore. Boatman Ke tler started receiving his pension in 1995. He lived in Berkley Springs, W. Va. CHARLES MOORE Pensioner Charle Moore, 76, pa ed away Dec. 27, 2000. Boatman Moore started his SIU career in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A captain, he shipped a a member of the deck department. Boatman Moore la t sailed aboard a Northeast AMZIPRINE Pensioner Arnzi Prine, 77, died Dec. 28, 2000. Boatman Prine began his career with the SIU in 1964 in St. Louis. Before joining the Seafarers, the Kentucky native served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1947. Boatman Prine shipped in the deck department, sailing primarily aboard American Commercial Barge Line vessels. Boatman Prine started receiving his pension in 1986. He lived in Metropolis, Ill. CLAUDE SANKEY Pensioner Claude Sankey, 68, passed away April 17. A captain, Boatman Sankey started his SIU career in 1982 in Algonac, Mich. ........=.........,""""'-"-----'--1 The Wisconsin native first sailed aboard a Tampa Tugs vessel. Boatman Sankey began receiving his pension in 1998. He called Caspain, Mich. home. HOWARD SEGREST Pensioner Howard Segrest, 51 passed away Feb. 27. He started his career with the Seafarers in 1971 in Port Arthur, Tex. Prior to joining the SIU, the Arizona native served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970. He sailed as a member of the engine department. Boatman Segrest sailed primarily aboard Hvide Marine vessels. He began receiving his pension in 1995. Vector, Texas was his home. ..:;,_...i___J GEORGE WOTHERS Pensioner George Wothers, 77, died March 22. The Marcus Hook, Pa. native joined the SIU in 1961 in Philadelphia. .____ __...;,.._ __..Before becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. A member of the engine department, he last shipped aboard a Taylor Marine Towing Co. vessel. Boatman Wothers started receiving his pension in 1987. He resided in Aston, Pa. GREAT LAKES STANLEY FOLTA Pensioner Stanley Folta, 74, passed away April 13. Brother Folta started his SIU career in 1957 in the port of Detroit. Before becoming a Seafarer, the Utica, N.Y. native served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. He first sailed aboard the Cantigny, operated by Interocean Continued on page 20 July 2001 �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 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 tor publication. GUAYAMA (NPR-Navieras), April 15-Chairman Raymond F. Gorju, Secretary Gina G. Lightfoot, Educational Director Eddie E. Johnson, Deck Delegate Paul J. Latorre, Engine Delegate Samuel Garrett, Steward Delegate Jerry S. Gant. Chairman announced payoff April 17 in Jacksonville. He spoke about bankruptcy proceedings by Navieras-NPR's parent company but noted company still paying benefits for union members. Also talked about upcoming vote on SIU-NMU merger. Educational director encouraged everyone to upgrade at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., especially to take required STCW courses. Treasurer noted $223 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. Suggestion made regarding seatime and term limits for union officials in next election. Bosun gave vote of thanks to steward department for excellent food and clean ship and to crew members for helping keep ship tidy. Next port: San Juan, P.R. GUS DARNELL (OSI), April 8Chairman Patrick B. Rankin, Secretary Robert L. Easley, Deck Delegate Randolph D. Cash, Engine Delegate Paul Pagano, Steward Delegate Simone J. Solomon. Chairman reviewed e ·dent's report from LOG and enuraged crew members to support president's recommendations. Secretary talked about separating plastic items from regular garbage. Educational director reminded members to check availability of STCW courses and send in application as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation made for contracts department to look into reducing time needed for pension benefits. HAWAII (CSX Lines), April 1Chairman Billy G. Hill, Secretary Nick Andrews, Educational Director Tracy J. Hill, Deck Delegate James R. Blitch Jr., Engine Delegate Anthony Rosa, Steward Delegate Jose Santiago. Chairman announced payoff April 6 in Jacksonville. He thanked all departments for working safely. Educational director reminded crew members about need for STCW compliance by Feb. 1, 2002. Treasurer noted $45 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Suggestion given for contracts department to look into reducing seatime needed for vacation and increasing pension benefits. Next port: San Juan, P.R. H. LEE WHITE (American Steamship Co.), April 8Chairman William H. Mulcahy, Secretary Harley 0. Thies, Educational Director Norman P. Guild, Deck Delegate Ronald L. Vandercook, Engine Delegate Ali Elmadari. Chairman noted all benefits applications are aboard and available for crew. He talked about clinic cards and possible impact of STCW regulations on Great Lakes members. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. Treasurer requested clarification on funding of satellite TV. Deck July2001 delegate reported winches fixed but water pre sure in rooms still low. Clarification on everal issues requested by engine and teward department . Request made for improved vacation, pension and medical benefits. Bosun reported ship in good shape and members in good spirits. Next port: Detroit. HUMACAO (NPR-Navieras), April 22-Chairman Robert T., Grubbs, Secretary Ekow Doffoh, Educational Director Angel S. Hernandez, Deck Delegate Dwayne Gordon, Engine Delegate Kenneth A. Adamczak, Steward Delegate David Camacho. Chairman announced payoff in San Juan, P.R. following meeting. Educational director reminded crew of need to comply with amended STCW convention by Feb. 1, 2002. Treasurer stated $200 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew members asked to rewind movies when through. Suggestions made to lower required seatime needed for retirement and reduce time needed for vacation check. Request also made for information on new contract. Capt. Rigg ordered new lounge furniture for crew lounge to be delivered in Philadelphia. Next port: San Juan. INDEPENDENCE (American Hawaii ruises), pri 4Chairman Renato C. Govico, Secretary Jennifer Smith, Deck Delegate Erik W. Leibold. Chairman noted job well done during shipyard period. He encouraged crew members to attend STCW classes at Paul Hall Center. Secretary stated health plan ID cards being mailed in early April. Clarification requested on payment of flights to and from ship. Suggestion made to improve dental benefits. Discussion held on retirement and pension plans. Crew agreed merger of SIU and NMU will benefit all members. INTEGRITY (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), April 15-Chairman Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore, Educational Director Dennis R. Baker. Bosun thanked all departments for working well together. Secretary noted new toasters ordered for crew mess. Everyone advised to register at Piney Point for STCW training. Classes are filling up quickly with fast-approaching Feb. 1, 2001 deadline. Educational director shared information booklet about STCW from U.S. Coast Guard explaining why all crew members need the training in order to sail. Disputed OT in deck and steward departments due to delayed sailing. Suggestion made to increase pension benefits in next contract and have prescription coverage for dependents. Also recommended that crew members be paid transportation to place of residence. New washer requested for crew laundry. Vote of thanks given to steward department for outstanding menus and food. Next port : Elizabeth, N.J.; Charleston, S.C.; Houston; Freeport, Bahamas. KODIAK (CSX Lines), April 22Chairman Garry D. Walker, Secretary Steven M. Dickson, Educational Director Alfonso D. Bombita Jr., Engine Delegate Gebar H. Ogbe, Steward Delegate Pat Conlon. Chairman stated letter sent to contracts department regarding new contract negotiations and request to be paid off on arrival in Tacoma after every trip. He reminded crew that ship's committee members are elected and other members may vote to replace anyone on the committee. He also asked that bilingual crew members speak English in public spaces. Everyone given vote of thanks by chairman for keeping ves el clean and safe. Educational director stated upgrading skills and STCW requirements at Paul Hall Center is highly recommended. Engine delegate reported beef and some di puted OT in his department. Request made for company to look into cable TV hookup at Tacoma port facility, like in Dutch Harbor. Steward department thanked for great food and service. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime Corp.), April 15-Chairman Harold L. Sebring, Secretary James Tucker, Educational Director Samuel M. Addo, Engine Delegate Bryan T. Field, Steward Terry N. White. Everything going well, according to chairman. Secretary thanked crew members for keeping plastic items separate from other refuse and reminded everyone to tum in dirty linen when leaving ship. Educational director stressed importance of making sure all shipping documents, including STCW, are up to date. Upgrading opportunities are available at Paul Hall Center and classes fill up quickly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for new VCR, and ship's radio and TV antenna need repair. Vote of thanks given to teward department for job well done. Next port: ew Orlean . LT. COL. CAL VIN P. TITUS (Osprey Ship Mgmt.), April 1Chairman • R an, ecretary Kevin P. Deegan, Educational Director Richard D. Hannon. Chairman reported long, safe voyage from Guam to North Carolina. Secretary noted crew worked well together; no major problems. Those crew members wishing further training were given information on classes at Paul Hall Center by educational director. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Company purchased new furniture for lounge and mess deck. Ship also got new washing machine and several movies. Thanks given to steward department for excellent meals and barbecues. Thanks also given to deck and engine departments for assisting steward department. Next port: Wilmington, N.C. MAERSK TENNESSEE (Maersk Lines), April 22-Chairman James J. Keevan, Secretary Dwight E. Wuerth, Educational Director David W. King, Deck Delegate J.C. Wagner. Chairman stated bosun and one <layman getting off in Balboa, Panama, where payoff will take place. Educational director suggested everyone upgrade at Piney Point as soon as possible to avoid rush to beat Feb. 1, 2002 deadline for STCW compliance. Treasurer announced $449 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT reported in engine department. Reque t made for water filters in primary drinking areas such as water fountains and in galley. After payoff in Panama, ship heading to Colombia, Peru and Chile. NAVIGATOR (CSX Lines), April 15-Chairman William E. Lough, Secretary Richard A. Riley, Educational Director Daniel F. Dean, Steward Delegate Susano Cortez. Chairman read president's report from LOG. Discussion ensued. Chairman also reminded crew members to check expiration dates on shipping documents and renew, if necessary. Secretary said that with money raised aboard ship, crew purchased fresh fish in Guam and had money left over for 10 new movies. A letter has been drafted from ship's committee to get new furniture in crew lounge. Educational director reminded crew that Paul Hall Center is open all year long. Everyone should upgrade when they can, especially for STCW courses. Some beefs contract. Treasurer announced $194 in cookout fund and $305 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun told members all communications received are discussed and posted for anyone to read. He said vessel waiting for confirmation about SIU unlicensed apprentice. Crew praised President Mike Sacco and his staff for a job well done in helping revitalize the U.S. merchant marine. Vote of Celebrating on the ITB Groton Sharing a moment of laughter aboard the /TB Groton are (from left) Bosun Sid "Big Daddy" Wallace, AB Joshua "Shaft" Mensah and Pumpman Pete Santiago. Mensah is enjoying his freshly made "chicken hot cakes," complete with birthday candle! reported in engine department. Discus ion held about family and medical leave policy; copies distributed. Also discussed false positive drug test results. Steward department and Ali Naser recognized for job well done. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash.; Oakland, Calif.; Honolulu; Guam. NEW YORK (ATC), April 14Chairman J. Carlos Loureiro, Secretary Nancy S. Heyden, Educational Director Edward H. Self, Deck Delegate Raymond Johnson, Engine Delegate Victor L. ermudez. hairman announced payoff at anchor in San Francisco April 16. Reliefs will arrive Monday or Tuesday; stores will be loaded Tuesday. Vessel expected to lay up May 10 for indefinite period at anchor in Far East. Bosun reminded deck and engine department members to upgrade STCW certificates by Feb. 1, 2002 and all crew will need STCW basic safety to ship out by that date. Suggestion made that STCW basic safety training course be given at union halls as well as Piney Point to help eliminate last minute rush at Paul Hall Center. Another proposal was for members in San Diego and Houston areas possibly to attend courses in those cities. Secretary noted requested mattresses would not arrive this trip due to layup. Educational director stated no set date yet to start ATC safety training, which will probably be conducted aboard ship. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Recommendation to contracts department to look into decreasing time required to file for vacation pay. PACIFIC (CSX Lines), April 1Chairman Lothar G. Reck, Secretary Robert P. Mosley, Educational Director Keith L. Jordan Sr., Engine Delegate Rhonda Koski. Bosun talked about merger of SIU and NMU and about wage increases aboard military hip . He reminded crew members of importance of contributing to SPAD and advised them to read LOG to keep abreast of union news. He announced payoff April 6 in Tacoma, Wash. and suggested that everyone be on time for customs and immigration. Secretary stressed need to get STCW before deadline date of Feb. 1, 2002. Educational director spoke about upgrading skills at Piney Point and knowing the union thanks given to steward department for good meals and to deck department for job well done. Next ports: Oakland, Calif.; Hawaii; Guam, Hong Kong; Taiwan. PATRIOT (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), April I-Chairman Paul L. Lucky, Secretary Pablo C. Alvarez. Chairman announced payoff in Lake Charles, La. Secretary advised crew to send applications for STCW courses as soon as possible. Treasurer noted $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Request made for improved ventilation in engine room. Steward department given vote of thanks. SEALAND ACHIEVER (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), April 15-Chairman Michael Duggan, Secretary Kenneth A. Hagan, Deck Delegate Michael Charnesky, Engine Delegate Gregory T. Johns, Steward Delegate Robert T. Seim. Chairman announced payoff April 23 in Houston. He noted new gym area for crew and advised everyone to enroll in STCW classes before Feb. 1, 2002 deadline. Chairman requested daily news synopsis from captain. This is because Armed Forces Radio has been discontinued and has deprived vessels and seamen on foreign voyages of any source of news, sports, etc., for weeks at a time. He thanked Houston and Jacksonville patrolmen for union updates, schooling information and settlement of grievances. Educational director stressed need to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. He also emphasized importance of contributing to SPAD and how every donation makes a difference. Treasurer stated $12 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Communications received from contracts department regarding dayworkers standing gangway watch. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEALAND PRIDE (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), April 15-Chairman Jessie L. Thomas Jr., Secretary Alphonse L. Holland. Bosun reported on need for STCW by Feb. 1, 2002. Secretary noted vessel to pay off after shipboard meeting with patrolman. Educational director suggested everyone attend upgrading classes at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Clarification requested on status of pension under new contract. Seafarers LOG 19 �Final Departures Aboard the Gibson in Guam Continued from page 18 Management. A member of the engine department, Brother Folta last shipped on the American Steamship Co. 's Charles E. Wilson. He began receiving his pension in 1992. Brother Folta lived in Schuyler, N .Y. PERCY JOHNSON Pensioner Percy John on 84, died Jan. 3. Brother Johnson began hi SIU career in 1960 in Detriot Born in Ellison Bay, Wi:.. he hipped as a member of the engine department He worked primarily aboard Reiss Steamship Co. ve el , including the Clemens A . Reiss. Brother Johnson began receiving his pen ion in 1970. He resided in Sister Bay, Wis. BERT KAISER This photo was snapped when SIU Representative Bryan Powell (left) visited the SP5 Eric G. Gibson in Guam at the end of April. With him aboard the Osprey Ship Management, Inc. vessel are (from left) Guam unlicensed apprentices Rodney Dupree, Joshua Rosario and Brian Rosario, and Guam Port Agent Matthew Holley. U.S. Army from 1945 to 1948 and from 1951 to 1955. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Lawrence first sailed aboard an American Steamship Co . vessel. The engine department member last shipped -...llllllll......___......... aboard the Nicolet. Brother Lawrence began receiving his pension in 1989. He lived in Escanaba, Mich. RALPH MARKER Pensioner Ralph Marker, 80 died Nov. 16. 2000. Born in Michigan, Brother Marker started his SIU career in 1963, joining in Toledo, Ohio. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, he served in the U.S. Army from 194 I to 1945. Brother Marker shipped a~ a member of the engine department. Erie Sand Steamship's Lakewood wa:. among the ves el on which he sailed. Brother Marker, who retired in 1985, lived in his native Michigan. ALLEN RENWICK Pensioner Allen Renwick, 76, passed away Jan 2. Pensioner Richard Laurenty, 68, passed away April 16. He started his SIU career in 1961. Before joining the Seafarers, Brother Laurenty served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. A member of the deck department, the Cleveland native sailed primarily aboard Great Lakes Towing Co. ves els. Brother Laurenty started receiving hi pension in 1994. He was a re ident of Painesville, Ohio. WILLIS LAWRENCE AB Rob Thompson (left) mixes paint while Bosun Mike Sinclair rigs up a spray gun to give the vessel's cargo hatches a new coat of paint. . Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lake~ and Inland Water District/NMU makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances . The constitution require~ 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 finding~ 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/NMU are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreement . All these agreement specify that the trustees in charge of these fund1. shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditure 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 . SIIlPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping right1. and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copie of these contract!. are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniorit) rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notif) the Seafarer Appeal Board b) 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 writmg direct!) to the union or to the 20 Seafarers LOG 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 WG . The Seafarers LOG tradi tionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also ha refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. Thi1> 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 rank . 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 i 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, thi should immediately be reported to union headquarter . CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SI Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copie of thi constitution o a to familiarize them elves with its contents. Any time a member feel Pensioner Willis Lawrence, 73, passed away March 17. Brother Lawrence started his SIU career in 1960, joining in the port of Detroit. Prior to becoming a Seafarer, he served in the 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 right in employment and as member of the SIU. These rights are clearly et forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contract 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 i1. denied the equal rights to which he or he is entitled, the member should notify union headquarter MEMBER RIGHTS/LMRDA. The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclo ure Act (LMRDA) guarantee certain rights to union members and imposes certain responsibilities on union officers. The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) enforces many LMRDA provisions while other provisions. such as the bill of rights. may only be enforced by union member through private suit in Federal court. Union Member Rights Bill of Rights: Union members have equal rights to participate in union activities: freedom of speech and assembly; a voice in setting rate1. of dues, fees and asse ment ; protection of the right to sue; and afeguards against improper discipline. Copies of Collective Bargaining Agreements: Union members and nonunion employee have the right to receive or inspect copie of collective bargaining agreements. Reports: Unions are required to file an initial information report (Form LM-1), copie of con titution and bylaws, and an annual financial report (Fonn LM-2/3/4) with OLMS. Union mu t make the report available to member and permit member to examine upporting records for just cause. The reports are public information and copies are available from OLMS. Officer Elections: Union member have the right to nominate candidates for office; run for office: ca t a secret ballot; and prote t the conduct of an election. Officer Removal: Local union member have the right to an adequate procedure for He started his SIU career in 1961 in Detroit. Born in Canada, he first sailed on an American Steamship Co. vessel. The engine department member last shipped :;.__-- aboard the Richard J. Reiss, operated by Erie Sand Steamship. Brother Renwick started receiving his pension in 1989. He resided in Tampa. Fla. JOHN STAN Pensioner John Stan, 73, passed away Nov. 21, 2000. Brother Stan started his SIU career in 1973, joining in Detroit. Before becoming a e arer, he served in the U.S . a from 1946 to 1950. The Ohio native first sailed L!....;i~.c=~=-L__J aboard the Peter Reiss, an American Steam hip Co. vessel. Brother Stan shipped as a member of the deck department. He last sailed on the Henry Steinbrenner. Brother Stan started receiving his pension in 1992. He was a resident of Martins Ferry, Ohio. the removal of an elected officer guilty of serious misconduct. Trusteeships: Unions may on!) be placed in trusteeship by a parent body for the reasons specified in the LMRDA. Prohibition Against Violence: No one may use or threaten to use force or violence to interfere with a union member in the exercise of LMRDA rights. Union Officer Responsibilities Financial Safeguards: Union officers have a duty to manage the funds and property of the union solely for the benefit of the union and its member in accordance with the union's constitution and bylaws. Union officers or employees who embezzle or steal union funds or other assets commit a Federal crime punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. Bonding: Union officers or employees who handle union funds or property must be bonded to provide protection against losses if their union has property and annual financial receipts which exceed $5,000. Labor Organization Reports: Union officers must file an initial information report (Fonn LM-1) and annual financial reports (Fonns LM-2/3/4) with OLMS; and retain the records necessary to verify the reports for at least five year1.. Officer Reports: Union officers and employees must file reports concerning any loans and benefits received from, or certain financial interests in. employer who e employees their unions represent and bu ine ses that deal with their unions. Officer Elections: Union ~ must hold elections of officers of local union~ by secret ballot at least every three year ; conduct regular election in accordance with their constitution and bylaw1. and preserve all records for one year; mai l a notice of election to every member at lea t 15 days prior to the election; comply with a candidate' reque t to di tribute campaign material ; not use union funds or re ource to promote any candidate (nor may employer funds or re ource be used); permit candidate to have election observer ; and allow candidates to in pect the union ' memberhip list once within 30 day prior t( the election. Restrictions on Holding Office: A peron convicted of certain crime ma" not serve as a union officer, employee or -other representative of a union for up to 13 years. Loans: A union may not have outstanding loans to any one officer or employee that in total exceed $2,000 at any time. Fines: A union may not pay the fine of any officer or employee convicted of any willful violation of the LMRDA. (Note: The above is only a summary of the LMRDA. Full text of the Act, which comprises Sections 401-531 of Title 29 of the United States Code, may be found in many public libraries, or by writing the U.S. Deparlment of Labor; Office of LaborManagement Standards, 200 Constitution Ave., Nw, Room N-5616, Washington, DC 20210, or on the internet at www.dol.gov.) SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION - SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objecTh 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 i made b) reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notif) the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for inve tigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should upport 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 infonnation, 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. July 2001 �SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the schedule for classes for the months of July through October 2001 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. QMED - Any Rating August 25 November 16 Welding July 21 September 15 October 13 August 10 Octobers November2 Steward Upgrading Courses Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week beginning Jannary 8. Certified Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week beginning Jannary 6. Recertification Bosun Recertification September 8 October 8 Steward Recertification July7 August 6 Deck Upgrading Courses Safety Specialty Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Able Seaman (including simulator steering assessments) July 28 August25 September 22 October 20 August 24 September 21 October 19 November 16 Lifeboatman/Water Survival July 14 August 11 Septembers October6 July 28 August25 September 22 October 20 Radar (simulator) August 11 September 8 October6 August24 September 21 October19 Radar (one-day renewal) July 6 July 27 August24 September 21 October19 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* (ARPA) (simulator) (*must have radar unlimited) GMDS (simulator) idge Resource Management Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Advanced Fire Fighting - First Aid August 11 August25 Government Vessels July7 July 21 August 4 August 18 September 1 September 15 September 29 October 13 October 27 July 27 August 10 August 24 September7 September 21 October S October 19 November2 November16 STCW Medical Care Provider August 11 September 22 October 20 August 18 September 29 October27 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW July 7 July 21 July 28 August 4 Septembers September 15 September 22 September 29 October 20 October 27 July 14 July 27 August 3 August 11 September 1 September 14 September 21 September 28 October6 October26 November3 July 21 August 4 August 18 September 15 October 13 October 28 August 4 August 14 September l September 29 October 27 November 10 August 11 October6 August 18 October 13 Basic Safety July 5 July 26 July 3 July 23 Radar (three-day renewal,) Date of Completion Start Date Course August 25 July7 August 25 September 22 October 20 July 13 August 31 September 28 October 26 Jul)' 7 August 4 eptember 1 September 29 ctobe July 21 August 18 eptember 15 October 13 ovem July 14 September 1 September 29 October 27 July 20 September 7 October 5 November2 Tanker Familiarization/ Assistant Cargo (DL)* *must hav~ basic re hJin Tankerman (PIC) Barge* (*must have basic fire fighJillg) Engine Upgrading Courses Academic Department Courses Course Arrival Date Date of Completion Fireman/Watertender & Oiler July 14 September 8 August 24 October 19 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, FOWf. Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be self-study. -·-~-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION ( 120) days seatimefor the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 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 ap;plicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee of $280 with their agplication. The payment should be made with a money order only. payable to LMSS. COURSE Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member BEGIN DATE END DATE Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ D Inland Waters Member 0 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: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date Off: Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? D Yes D No If yes, c l a s s # - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? D Yes D No If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? 0 Yes 0 No Firefighting: Primary language spoken July2001 0 Yes 0 No CPR: 0 Yes 0 No SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION 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. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman hip 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, acce or treatment of tudents in its programs or activitie . 7101 Seafarers LOG 21 �Paul Hall Center Classes m Phase Unlicensed Apprentices - These unlicensed apprentices are in the third phase of their training and completed the tanker assistant cargo class June 8 under the instruction of Jim Shaffer (right). Included in the class roster are (in no particular order) Justin Armstrong, Jeff Edwards, David Johnson, Bryan Wells, Robert Benson, Reginald Johnson Jr. , Darrick Johnson, Anjwar Brooks, Jessie Castor IV, Robert Rester, Jesse Hale, Steve Bentley, Chris Marquez, Grady Mason and Adrian Moore. Able Seaman - June 29 was graduation day for upgrading Seafarers in the AB class. They are (in alphabetical order) Jose Baltazar, Joseph Brosher, Jim Browne, Arnulfo Calderon , Janan Driggers, Joshua Ellerbee, Ray Hebert, James Heiney, Melvin Hill, Keith Jasmine, Michael Jejenich, Sandra Naylor, David Parks, Jose Sanchez, Ruben Siclot and Charles VanDeventer. ARPA- Completing the course work June 13 for their ARPA endorsements are NATCO (in no particular order) John Meyers, Ben Johnson , Howard Hawrey, Robert LaPointe and Ricky Mcclenton. Their instructor was Mike Smith (far left). Basic Fire Fighting/STCW - Upgrading Seafarers attending the June 11-15 basic fire fighting/STCW course are (in no specific order) Thomas Strother, Gerardo Frederick, Junior Guity, Manuel Lata, Mark Hayes, Harold Kinney Jr., Andre Carriere, Raymond Maddock, Albert Austin Jr. , Mostafa Loumrhari , Anibal Matos, Earl Kendrick, Richard Barnhart, David Knuth, Darrin Eastridge, Richard Houghton, Quinton Herrera, Juan Boissett, David Loison and Thomas Gay. Their instructor, Kathy Battles, is at right. Computer Lab Class The students assigned to the computer lab the week of June 4-8 receive certificates for completing a variety of courses at different levels (including computer basics, Windows 95, Excel 97, Powerpoint 97 and Access 97), depending on their abilities and interests. From the left are Joie Flesher, Instructor Rick Prucha, Shawn Williams, Mario Ordonez, Lon Oliver and Andrew Hayden. Lifeboatman/Water Survival - Graduating June 29 from the lifeboatman/water survival course are (in no particular order) William Newell, Greg Wilson, John Bergstrom , Adalberto Colon, Jeffrey Levie, Louis Santiago, Michael Kaye, Reynaldo Lacoyo, Junior Guity, Ashby Furlough, Juan Boissert, Charles Bayim, Earl Kendrick, Edwin Fuller, Gugenio Lopez, Timothy Perry, George Santiago, Jerome Smith, Wilfredo Rodriguez, Rodney Wilson, Corrie Stockton, Mariano Gutiuerrez and Geoffrey Bell. Their instructor was Bernabe Pelingon. Any student who has registered for a class and finds-for whatever reason-that he or she cannot attend, please inform the admissions department so that another student may take that place. 22 Seafarers LOG July2001 �,. Paul Hall Center Classes Oct. 9-0ct. 13, 2000-Deren Atienza, Quirino Bangloy, Johnny Dahilig, Sigfred Erickson, John Ferreira, Jimmy Kincaid, Alan Larson, Oscar Luis, Patrick Miyoski, Anwar Muthana, Crispulo Orosco, Loreto Orosco, Dwayne Paishon, Eric Quayle, Alejandro Quirolgcio, Eric Silvia and Ponato Tabag. Oct. 14-0ct. 18, 2000-Jose Ayon-Ayon, Edgardo Bitlon, Roger Casido, Edgardo Deguzman, Wayne Dimmer, Romel Gante, Bobby Harris, Sean Hayes, Hamilton Kaopua, Barney Lagunero, Judy Martinez, lreneo Padilla, Miguel Palisoc, Constantine Udarbe, Mark Villa and Gerardo Villanueva Basic Safety Training Classes Held in Hawaii Oct. 19-0ct. 23, 2000-Edward Ah San, Jaime Austria, Editho Barraca, Edgardo Basye, Jose Bautista Jr., Emmanuel Bayani, Mark Cabasag, Roland Cabasag, Milagros Clark, Noel Comacho, Justo Flores, Artemia Gandeza, Federico Giray, Abdul Hasan, Hazza Hussein, Kiash Kattil, James Leavy, Falefatu Maluina, Romeo Manansala, Arthur Medeiros, Gregory Rice, Salah Saleh, Deserie Westergard. Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2001-Michael Bautista, Jonas Bocaya, oel Bocaya, John Dacuag, Danny Minor, Guadalupe Pastor, Alan Raffinan, a , · Mario Siclot, George Tidwell , Dwigh Tolentino, Augus us Udan , Leopoldo Viernes, Jimmy Whiting , Delvin Wilson, John Zimmerman and Prescilo Zuniga. Feb. 5-Feb. 9, 2001-Julio Alvarez, Cassandra Burdett, Ludivico Castillo, Rholand Daan, Dominico Dacua, Keith Foster, Roman Genetiano, Joseph Hemmingway, Leonardo ldos, Getollo Medallo, Shan-Kwen Moon, Guadalupe Pastor, Jaime Racpan, Abdulaziz Saleh, Henry Sondie, Mohamed Wasel and Mariano Ylaya. Feb. 26-March 2, 2001-Latoya Barner, Jeffrey Cerezo, Elmer Clemente, Edijanto Effendi, Vicente Escala, Fadel Hasan, Romarico Hinyon, Lanui Kekuewa, Jack Kem, Barry Madriaga, Hussein Mohamed, Modesto Ordonez, Rene Rater, Joseph Rodrigues, Kenneth Smith, Michael Stribling, Wan-Ting Su and Henry Wright Jr. Ju/y20D1 Feb. 12-Feb. 16, 2001- Ricky Arroyo, Andre Bernard, Brenda Black,-Sylvia Canzoneri, Theodore Cheong, Edward Cromaz, Hilario David, Elmore Hill, Gerhard Jakits, loannis Kazantsis, Flavia Manning, Cornelio Nazareno, Genevieve Oliva, Matas Reventes, David Robbins, Fale Timoteo, Clayton Yeung and Lambert Yuen. Feb. 18-Feb. 23, 2001-Evelyn Blumberg, Paul Burnett, Scott Cooper, Generoso Corpus, Bernardino Eda, Jerico Elgarico Jr., Erlinda Fabia, Christy Fernando, Gregorio Gandeza, Larry Genetiano, Robert Johnson, Aldanette Kalama, Gary Keapproth, Enno Kok, La'Shay Parilla, Mila Lansangan, Jason Masse, Victor Mendez, Antonio Miana, Carolyn Milstead, Mohamed Noor, Joseph Perez, Cory Robinson, Mike Stanton, William Staton, Ronel Sugui, Thomas Farrell, Bobby Javier and Teodoro Pascual. March 4-March 9, 2001-Derek Aguon, Michael Apparra, Alfonso Benda, Apolonio Cruz, Cesar Dela Cruz, Dana Duarte, Edgardo Ines, Mario Luis, David Makua, Leonida Pelegrino, eoffrey Potter, Randolf Rabago, Julanne Robertson, Mario Santos, Dazsha Sausa, Lawrence Silva, Joselito Torre and Julius Udan. Seafarers LOG 23 . �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT SIB Pacific District Pension Plan -page13 Working and Lean1ing on the Atlantic Unlicensed Apprentices Get On-the-Job Training A 42-day run to the Mediterranean and back was plenty of time for the crew aboard the Atlantic to do their jobs as well as "show the ropes" to two newcomers-unlicensed apprentices Michael McClendon and Daniel Thompson. With Paul Domes as recertified bosun for the voyage, the U.S. Ship Management Co. vessel made stops in Spain, Malta and Italy before returning to New York; Charleston, S.C.; Freeport, Bahamas; and a payoff in Houston. It was a good learning experience for the two unlicensed apprentices, who are in the second phase of the training program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. During their 12 weeks aboard ship, they will serve in each of the different departments and maintain a journal of their activities before returning to the schoo] for additional training. Every new person entering the maritime industry needs certain basic skills and knowledge before embarking on more specific career training. The unlicensed apprentice program at the Paul Hall Center provides that and more. Holding up the Atlantic's sailing board in Algeciras, Spain are (from left) AB Douglas Hodges, 2"d Mate Douglas Nemeth and AB Lee A. DuBany. With help and advice from his shipmates, unlicensed apprentice Daniel Thompson learns the correct way to get things done. Counter-clockwise from top, he receives some tips on letting go of the tugboat line in Freeport, line handling techniques while tying up the ship, and keeping the crew areas clean. Unlicensed apprentice Michael McClendon gets some hands-on training aboard the Atlantic, his first ship. Clockwise, from top, he cleans oil out of buckets from the bilges in the lower engine room, sougees the walls and pipes in the main engine room, and tries out the bosun's chair for some painting on the side of the vessel. Left: AB Lydella Grant (left) and DEU John Cooper stand by for docking in Malta. Cooper sent the LOG the photos appearing on this page. Preparing to dock in Algeciras, Spain are (from left) AB Douglas Hodges, 3rd Mate Robert Crawford and unlicensed apprentices Daniel Thompson and Michael Mcclendon. Right: AB Carl Sanders, who ships from the port of Jacksonville, uses the bosun's chair to help paint the side of the vessel. � 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 July 2001 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES EXECUTIVE BOARD FULFULLS MERGER-RELATED MANDATE AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES SALUTES UNION MEMBERS WITH CRUISE DISCOUNTS NEW STANDARD CONTRACTS DUE FOR VOTE BISSO CREWS RATIFY PACT WEST COAST BOATMEN WLCOME NEW TUG SOLITUDE CREW SAVED BY PERFORMANCE CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON TOTE RO/RO INDOMITABLE RESCUES 149 FROM FOUNDERING BOAT NEW JOBS, NEW U.S.-FLAG TANKERS AMONG BENEFITS OF OPENING ANWR THOUSANDS RALLY FOR ‘CHARLESTON 5’ SIMULATOR NAMED FOR MCMILLEN CONVERTED AND RENAMED, CARTER WILL JOIN MSC’S PREPOSITIONING FLEET REP. MOAKLEY DIES AT 74 SEAFARERS OBSERVE MARITIME DAY SIU-CREWED TUG HELPS DEEPEN NY/NJ CHANNEL CHATTANOOGA REMEMBERS WWII MERCHANT MARINES ALLISON DEVASTATES HOUSTON GROUND CLEARED FOR HOTEL ANNEX WORKING AND LEARNING ON THE ATLANTIC 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 07/01/2001 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. 63, No. 7 2001 Periodicals Seafarers Log